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HR2979Referred to Committee

BUILD Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-04-21
Introduced
7
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Chris Pappas
Chris Pappas
Democrat · NH · Representative
Votes with party: 92.6% (552 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/P000614

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (7)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Julia Letlow (R-LA-5)Original· 2025-04-21
  • Thomas H. Kean, Jr. (R-NJ-7)Original· 2025-04-21
  • Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1)· 2025-05-06
  • Derrick Van Orden (R-WI-3)· 2025-09-09
  • Maggie Goodlander (D-NH-2)· 2026-01-27
  • Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19)· 2026-03-24
  • Jennifer A. Kiggans (R-VA-2)· 2026-03-25

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

2025-04-22

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

The BUILD Act of 2025 would likely establish or modify federal programs related to infrastructure development, law enforcement facilities, or emergency management capabilities. Based on its referral to the subcommittee overseeing public buildings and economic development, the bill probably aims to fund or authorize construction of federal buildings, police facilities, or emergency response infrastructure. This would affect federal agencies, local law enforcement, and communities that rely on these facilities and services.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Crime and Law Enforcement
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