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Joe Neguse

Joe Neguse

DDemocratCO-2 · Representative
53
/ 100
Average
Attendance100
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone17
Avg: 15
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency31
Avg: 53

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
68
Bills Sponsored
0
Enacted into Law
3
Passed a Chamber
65
In Committee

All Sponsored Bills

HR10688In Committee

Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act of 2026

2026-10-01
HR10584In Committee

Wildfire and Grid Reliability Act

2026-09-24
HR10320In Committee

Town Halls for All Act of 2026

2026-09-08
HR10233In Committee

SMASH 2.0 Act

2026-09-02
HR10214In Committee

To amend the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 to modify the cost-sharing requirement for conservation projects carried out by a qualified youth or conservation corps, and for other purposes.

2026-09-01
HR10100In Committee

Screen to Save Act

2026-08-13
HR10061In Committee

Wildfire Response and Readiness Act

2026-08-06
HR9997In Committee

National Guard for National Service Act of 2026

The bill would create a test program to help integrate workers into critical jobs while addressing national security needs, though the specific details of how it would work are not yet clear from the title alone. The program would likely involve coordination between education, workforce development, and military or defense-related agencies to ensure the country has trained personnel for important positions. Workers in defense, technology, or other security-sensitive fields could potentially be affected by new training or employment requirements under this pilot program.

2026-07-30
HR9966In Committee

Safe Spaces for All Act

The proposal would clarify how the Department of Homeland Security runs its Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which provides funding to help nonprofits like religious organizations, community centers, and schools improve their physical security and protect against potential threats. The changes would make the program's rules and requirements clearer for the nonprofits that apply for these grants and for the government agencies that manage the funding.

2026-07-27
HR9924In Committee

Local Input Act

The federal government would be required to get meaningful input from the public, states, tribes, and local communities before deciding to lease federal land for oil and gas drilling. This gives people who live in or care about affected areas a real say in whether energy companies can extract resources on public lands. The change applies to certain parcels of land that the Interior Department is considering for leasing.

2026-07-23
HR9863In Committee

To direct the Director of the Defense Health Agency to submit to Congress a report on the feasibility of establishing a pilot program that establishes a behavioral neurology fellowship program to provide training opportunities with respect to treating members of the Armed Forces and veterans with traumatic brain injuries.

The Department of Defense would study whether it's possible to create a training program for doctors specializing in brain and nervous system disorders, with the goal of better treating military members and veterans who have suffered traumatic brain injuries. The Defense Health Agency would report back to Congress with findings on whether this pilot program is feasible and what it would take to set it up. This would help address a significant health need among service members and veterans dealing with combat-related brain injuries.

2026-07-22
HR9867In Committee

Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act

Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to issue guidance for states on ways to increase education, training, recruitment, and retention of mental health and substance use disorder providers under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), particularly in rural and underserved areas.

2026-07-22
HR9865In Committee

Timely Electronic Health Record Transfers for Transitioning Servicemembers Act of 2026

The military would be required to create standards ensuring that service members leaving active duty receive their electronic health records quickly and reliably. The Secretary of Defense would also have to submit a report to Congress explaining how the military is meeting these timeliness standards. This affects separating service members who need their medical records for civilian healthcare, VA benefits, or employment purposes.

2026-07-22
HR9866In Committee

C.A.R.E. for Mental Health Professionals Act

The legislation would establish new support programs and resources specifically designed to help mental health professionals manage job-related stress, burnout, and mental health challenges. It would likely include funding for training, peer support networks, and mental health services tailored to the unique pressures that therapists, counselors, and psychiatrists face in their work. This would affect mental health workers across the country who struggle with the emotional toll of treating patients with serious conditions.

2026-07-22
HR9864In Committee

Reducing Military Health Care Wait Times Act

The bill would require the Department of Defense to post information on its website to help TRICARE patients (military members, retirees, and their families) book appointments at military hospitals and clinics more easily. This would make it simpler for people using military health care to find available appointment times and schedule care without having to call or visit in person. The change affects millions of military-connected individuals who rely on TRICARE for their health coverage.

2026-07-22
HR9814In Committee

988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2026

The government would study why it's difficult to send location information when people call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which helps people in mental health emergencies reach counselors quickly. The Federal Communications Commission would investigate the technical problems, and a government watchdog agency would recommend solutions to make sure crisis counselors can pinpoint callers' locations more reliably. This would help emergency responders reach people in crisis faster and potentially save lives.

2026-07-21
HR9070In Committee

OPEN Act

The proposal would require immigration enforcement agencies to be more transparent about their operations and hold officers accountable for misconduct, while also strengthening protections for people's civil rights during immigration enforcement actions. It would affect immigration officers, people being investigated or detained by immigration authorities, and the agencies responsible for enforcing immigration laws. The bill has been sent to two congressional committees for review and consideration.

2026-05-29
HR9068In Committee

TRUST Act

The legislation would establish stricter hiring requirements and background checks for immigration enforcement officers, as well as create uniform standards for their uniforms, identification badges, and professional conduct. These changes would apply to officers working for immigration agencies like ICE and CBP, aiming to improve accountability and professionalism in how immigration enforcement is carried out. The bill is currently being reviewed by three House committees to determine which parts fall under each committee's jurisdiction.

2026-05-29
HR3922Passed House

Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act

Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act This bill directs the Government Accountability Office to study wildfire mitigation across land ownership boundaries and make recommendations to simplify cross-boundary wildfire mitigation between federal land management agencies and state, local, and Indian tribal governments.

2025-06-11
HR9292In Committee

Disaster Relief Integrity and Independence Act

This bill would prevent the federal government from deciding who gets disaster relief money based on whether people support certain political parties, ensuring that aid goes to those who need it regardless of their political beliefs. It would also require the government to respond to requests for major disaster declarations within a specific timeframe, so communities waiting for federal help after hurricanes, floods, or other emergencies don't face long delays. The changes would apply to how federal disaster assistance is distributed to individuals, families, and communities affected by natural disasters.

2026-06-11
HR9069In Committee

KIDS Act

The proposal would prevent the Department of Homeland Security from detaining children and people with cognitive disabilities during immigration enforcement operations, and would require immigration agents to obtain a court-issued criminal warrant before conducting enforcement actions at sensitive locations like schools, hospitals, and courthouses. This would affect immigration enforcement practices and protect vulnerable populations and certain public spaces from immigration raids. The bill is currently under review by the House Judiciary Committee.

2026-05-29
HR4109In Committee

Recycling and Composting Accountability Act

The proposal would require companies that produce packaged goods to take responsibility for managing the waste their products create, including setting up or funding recycling and composting programs. Manufacturers would need to meet specific targets for reducing waste and increasing the amount of their packaging that gets recycled or composted. This would affect major corporations and packaging producers while potentially changing how consumers access recycling services in their communities.

2025-06-24
HR3924In Committee

Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act

The legislation would require the federal government to assess and map wildfire risks across the country, helping communities and property owners understand which areas face the greatest danger from wildfires. This information would be used to guide emergency preparedness planning, insurance decisions, and land management efforts by state and local officials, firefighters, and residents in fire-prone regions. The bill aims to give people better tools to prepare for and respond to wildfire threats before disasters strike.

2025-06-11
HR8523In Committee

Public Lands Workforce Stability Act

The proposal would prevent the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Forest Service from laying off employees or forcing them to leave their jobs. This protection would apply to federal workers managing national parks, public lands, and forests across the country.

2026-04-27
HR8149In Committee

Agricultural Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Act

Agricultural Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Act This bill directs the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to study the accessibility of addiction and mental health care providers and services for farmers and ranchers impacted by severe and persistent drought, extreme weather events, instability in the commodities market, and misinformation targeting consumers. For example, the study must examine (1) best practices and successful programs at the state and local level that can be replicated at the federal level to address addiction and mental health care needs in agricultural communities, and (2) recommendations for improving the accessibility of care. In conducting the study, NIFA must collaborate and consult with relevant federal agencies, state departments of agriculture, and mental health and agricultural organizations.

2026-03-27
HR8061In Committee

Forest Resources Accountability Act

This bill would likely establish new requirements for how federal agencies manage and report on the use of forests on public lands, possibly including rules about logging, conservation, and environmental protection. The legislation appears designed to increase transparency and accountability in forest management decisions that affect public lands. It would impact federal land managers, timber companies, environmental groups, and communities that depend on or care about public forests.

2026-03-24
HR7627In Committee

Tribal Conservation Priorities Inclusion Act

This bill would give Native American tribes a greater say in how federal lands and natural resources are managed by requiring the government to include tribal conservation priorities in decision-making processes. The legislation aims to ensure that tribes' environmental and cultural concerns are considered alongside other interests when the government makes plans for forests, wildlife, and other natural areas that affect tribal lands and communities. This would affect federal agencies, tribes, and potentially companies seeking to use federal lands for development or resource extraction.

2026-02-20
HR7706In Committee

Federal Retirement Safety Act

This bill would likely make changes to how federal employees' retirement benefits and pensions are managed or protected. Based on the title and subject matter, it probably aims to address concerns about the stability or security of retirement savings for federal workers, though the specific reforms would depend on the bill's detailed provisions. Federal employees, retirees, and potentially taxpayers who fund these programs would be affected by any changes.

2026-02-25
HRES1069In Committee

Supporting the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

The bill would provide federal support and resources to help American athletes and teams prepare for and compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. This could include funding, coordination between government agencies, and assistance with logistics or training to give U.S. competitors the best chance to succeed at the international games.

2026-02-20
HR7370In Committee

REUSE Act of 2026

The REUSE Act would likely establish new requirements or incentives for reusing materials and products to reduce waste and environmental impact. Based on its focus on environmental protection, the bill probably aims to encourage businesses, manufacturers, and consumers to extend the life of goods rather than throwing them away, which could lower pollution and conserve natural resources. The measure would affect companies that produce or sell goods, as well as consumers who purchase products.

2026-02-04
HR6535In Committee

To extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.

This bill extends and modifies the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, including by extending payments made to states and counties containing federal land through FY2026, providing for payments for FY2024 and FY2025, extending the authority of counties to initiate projects using such funds through FY2028, and extending the authority to initiate projects proposed by resource advisory committees through FY2028.

2025-12-09
HR6886In Committee

Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act of 2025

2025-12-18
HR6759In Committee

To require the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program for emerging technologies for moisture control and mitigation in covered housing, to standardize certain mold remediation guidelines, and for other purposes.

2025-12-16
HR6664In Committee

To establish a Biotechnology Management Office in the Department of Defense and to provide support for the research and development of bioindustrial manufacturing processes, and for other purposes.

2025-12-11
HR6584In Committee

Cyber Talent Development and Recruitment Act

2025-12-10
HR5782In Committee

Western Wildfire Support Act of 2025

This bill would provide federal support and resources to help western states and communities respond to and recover from wildfires, likely including funding for firefighting efforts, disaster relief, and rebuilding assistance. It would affect wildfire-affected residents, local governments, firefighters, and potentially property owners in western states dealing with fire damage. The bill aims to strengthen the federal government's ability to assist communities facing these increasingly destructive natural disasters.

2025-10-17
HR5781In Committee

MATCH Act of 2025

Making Access To Cleanup Happen Act of 2025 or the MATCH Act of 2025 This bill modifies the Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) program to allow sponsors (i.e., states, local governments, and Indian tribes) to undertake certain emergency watershed protection measures prior to entering into a project agreement with USDA and count the costs as part of the sponsor's share of the project cost once an agreement with USDA is in place. As background, USDA's EWP Program offers assistance to sponsors to carry out projects that help safeguard people and property from floods, drought, fires, windstorms, and other natural disasters that impair a watershed. This bill requires USDA to identify a list of emergency watershed protection measures that a sponsor may incur costs for prior to entering into a project agreement with USDA under the EWP Program. USDA must develop a procedure, to be implemented at the state level, through which these entities may request additional emergency watershed protection measures. The cost of undertaking these additional measures may be incurred by a sponsor prior to entering into an agreement with USDA. Further, USDA must consider pre-agreement costs incurred by a sponsor for undertaking the emergency watershed protection measures as meeting part of a sponsor's contribution towards the project costs.

2025-10-17
HR5854In Committee

Sustainable Agriculture Research Act

Sustainable Agriculture Research Act This bill expands the goals of the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AGARDA). Specifically, the bill requires AGARDA to enhance the role of sustainable agriculture in innovative voluntary resilience solutions in the United States through the development of agricultural technologies that may address the impact of extreme weather on crop production; the effects of drought and the potential of building water holding capacity in soils on croplands and rangelands; the expansion of the potential for long-term carbon storage through sustainable agriculture; increased economic and practical feasibility for sustainable energy on farms and in the agriculture industry; increased voluntary adoption of conservation practices that sequester carbon and build on-farm climate resilience; and increased economic and practical feasibility for, and voluntary adoption of, precision agriculture technology. The bill defines precision agriculture as managing, tracking, or reducing crop or livestock production inputs (including seed, feed, fertilizer, chemicals, water, and time) at a heightened level of spatial and temporal granularity to improve efficiencies, reduce waste, and maintain environmental quality.

2025-10-28
HR5823In Committee

Watershed Protection and Forest Recovery Act of 2025

The legislation would protect water sources and restore forests on public lands by establishing new conservation programs and funding restoration projects in watersheds across the country. It would affect federal land management agencies, environmental organizations, and communities that depend on clean water and healthy forests, while potentially creating jobs in forest restoration and conservation work. The bill aims to improve water quality, prevent erosion, and rebuild forests damaged by wildfires or other degradation.

2025-10-24
HR5652In Committee

Wildfire Recovery Act

Wildfire Recovery Act This bill provides flexibility to increase the federal cost share for the Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). It also requires updates to FMAG policy to remove limitations on reimbursement for predeployment of firefighting assets. Under current law, FEMA’s regulations require a 75% federal cost share for FMAG assistance and do not permit adjustments. The bill establishes FMAG’s 75% federal cost share as a minimum, providing flexibility for such percentage to be increased in certain instances. It also requires FEMA to establish by regulation criteria through which FEMA may recommend the President increase FMAG’s federal cost share above 75%. Such criteria must include a financial threshold, relating to the costs of state or local government response to a fire triggering FMAG assistance, above which FEMA may recommend the President increase the federal cost share. Also, currently, FMAG may reimburse costs for pre-positioning firefighting resources into areas of higher fire danger up to 21 days before a declared fire. However, under current FMAG policy, costs for pre-positioning state or local government-owned resources within their own state are ineligible. The bill requires FEMA to update FMAG grants policy to allow reimbursement for predeployment of domestic assets by state, local, or Indian tribal governments in a manner consistent with other FEMA programs.

2025-09-30
HR5481In Committee

Wildfire Smoke Relief Act

The proposal would establish federal assistance programs to help communities and individuals cope with the health and economic impacts of wildfire smoke, including support for air quality monitoring, emergency response coordination, and relief for affected workers and businesses. It aims to address the growing public health threat from smoke exposure by improving warning systems and providing resources to vulnerable populations during smoke events. The measure would affect residents in wildfire-prone regions, public health agencies, and local governments dealing with smoke-related emergencies.

2025-09-18
HJRES122In Committee

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and to enact public financing systems for political campaigns.

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing Congress and the states to (1) regulate and impose reasonable viewpoint-neutral limitations on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections; and (2) regulate and enact public campaign financing systems, including those designed to restrict the influence of private wealth by offsetting the raising and spending of money by candidates and others with increased public funding. The amendment grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by legislation. They are allowed to distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities created by law, including by prohibiting such entities from spending money to influence elections.

2025-09-17
HR5205In Committee

Aircraft Noise Reduction Act

2025-09-08
HR4606In Committee

Ally’s Act

Without access to the bill's specific text, I cannot provide an accurate summary of what this legislation would do. To write a meaningful explanation, I would need to know the bill's actual provisions—for example, whether it addresses a specific health condition, changes insurance coverage, affects healthcare workers, or modifies how medical services are delivered. If you can share the bill's text or key provisions, I can provide a clear summary for a general audience.

2025-07-22
HR4607In Committee

SEEK HELP Act

The bill aims to encourage people struggling with substance abuse or mental health crises to seek help from emergency services without fear of legal consequences for drug possession or related offenses. It would likely protect individuals who call 911 or go to emergency rooms from being arrested or prosecuted for drug-related charges they admit to during that interaction. This approach is designed to save lives by removing barriers that might otherwise prevent someone in crisis from getting medical treatment.

2025-07-22
HR4570In Committee

Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2025

Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2025 This bill establishes the Interagency Task Force on Patents to support coordination and communication between the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on activities relating to patents for human drugs and biological products. The task force's duties shall include sharing information about (1) the processes of each agency, including how each agency evaluates applications (e.g., patent applications at the USPTO and new drug applications at the FDA); and (2) new approvals of patents, human drugs, biological products, and new technologies. The task force must also establish a process that requires (1) the USPTO to request from the FDA information relating to certain patent applications to help patent examiners carry out their duties, (2) the FDA to provide such information to the USPTO, and (3) the USPTO to assist the FDA in its ministerial role of listing patents.

2025-07-21
HR4572In Committee

Save Affordable Housing Act of 2025

2025-07-21
HR4412In Committee

Joint Chiefs Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill would reauthorize funding and programs related to the Joint Chiefs of Staff's management of public lands and natural resources. The legislation affects how the military leadership oversees conservation efforts, land use policies, and natural resource management on federal properties. Congress is currently reviewing the bill to determine which committees should handle different sections based on their areas of responsibility.

2025-07-15
HR1729Passed House

Bolts Ditch Act

Bolts Ditch Act This bill allows additional entities—the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District and the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority—to access and use the Bolts Ditch and its headgate within the Holy Cross Wilderness in Colorado for the purposes of the diversion of water and use, maintenance, and repair of such ditch and headgate.

2025-02-27
HR4377In Committee

Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2025

Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2025 This bill expands access to water resources for Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian communities. Under a current program, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) makes loans and grants to provide water and waste disposal facilities and services to low-income rural areas whose residents are facing significant health risks. This bill expands eligibility for the program to include Native Hawaiian organizations. Additionally, these loans and grants may be used to provide water or waste services to residents on tribal lands. The bill authorizes USDA to make additional loans and grants under existing programs to tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations to develop, use, and control water. The bill also allows USDA to support technical assistance for tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. Additionally, the bill allows the Indian Health Service to (1) provide and maintain essential sanitation facilities for noncommercial community structures (e.g., schools, hospitals, and tribal offices), (2) provide technical assistance, and (3) provide financial assistance to operate and maintain drinking water and sanitation facilities serving tribes that are owned and operated by a tribe. The bill also increases the authorization of appropriations for the Bureau of Reclamation's Native American Affairs Technical Assistance Program through FY2030.

2025-07-14
HR4045In Committee

Vietnam Veteran Commemoration Fund Act of 2025

The legislation would establish a federal fund dedicated to commemorating Vietnam War veterans and their contributions to the country. The money would support projects like memorials, educational programs, and events that honor those who served during the Vietnam War era. This would affect veterans' organizations, communities planning tributes, and the general public interested in learning about this period of American military history.

2025-06-17
HR3923In Committee

Wildfire Coordination Act

2025-06-11
HR3560In Committee

Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act of 2025

Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act of 2025 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Agriculture, and Department of the Interior to jointly establish a two-year pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting activities.

2025-05-21
HR3649In Committee

Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act of 2025

This bill would establish new safety standards and protections for cyclists on roads and highways, likely including requirements for better bike lanes, improved visibility measures, and rules to protect cyclists from vehicle traffic. The legislation would affect both cyclists and drivers, as well as state and local governments responsible for road design and maintenance. The goal is to reduce accidents and injuries involving bicycles on public roads.

2025-05-29
HR3557In Committee

To amend the Small Business Act to waive the accrual of interest and payments for certain disaster loans for a year, and for other purposes.

Small businesses that received disaster loans would get a one-year break from paying interest and making loan payments on those debts. This relief would help business owners who are struggling to recover from disasters by giving them temporary financial breathing room without their debt growing larger.

2025-05-21
HR2877In Committee

Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act

Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior to seek to complete the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail no later than 10 years after the enactment of this bill. USDA and Interior must establish a joint Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management trail completion team to work in coordination with the administrator of the trail to facilitate its completion and optimization. USDA must complete a comprehensive development plan for the trail within three years. USDA and Interior must also seek to enter into agreements with volunteer and nonprofit organizations to facilitate the completion and administration of the trail.

2025-04-10
HRES319In Committee

Recognizing the contributions of Clela Rorex, pioneering county clerk who advanced civil rights for all couples seeking to be married in 1975.

This resolution honors Clela Rorex, a Colorado county clerk who issued marriage licenses to same-sex couples in 1975, decades before such marriages became legal nationwide, recognizing her role in advancing civil rights and equality. The measure acknowledges her courageous decision to treat all couples equally under the law despite the legal and social opposition she faced at the time. It serves as a tribute to an early advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and marriage equality.

2025-04-09
HR2648In Committee

Secure Background Checks Act of 2025

Secure Background Checks Act of 2025 This bill extends federal restrictions on the receipt, possession, shipment, and transportation of firearms and ammunition to two new categories of persons: persons who fail to meet the minimum age requirements imposed by federal law and by the law of their resident state; and persons who are out-of-state residents and do not qualify for an exception, such as the temporary loan or rental of a firearm for lawful sporting purposes. Additionally, the bill imposes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both—on an individual who ships, transports, or receives a firearm or ammunition while under indictment for a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding 1 year.

2025-04-03
HR2649In Committee

STOP Violence Act of 2025

Strengthen and Tackle Opportunities to Prevent Violence Act of 2025 or the STOP Violence Act of 2025 This bill allows funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to be used to assist public assembly facilities in preparing for and protecting against mass violence. A public assembly facility means a structure or facility, place, or activity where concentrations of people gather for purposes such as deliberation, education, worship, shopping, employment, entertainment, recreation, sporting events, or similar activities.

2025-04-03
HR2650In Committee

End Gun Violence Act of 2025

End Gun Violence Act of 2025 This bill extends federal restrictions on the sale or disposition of firearms and ammunition to a new category of persons: persons who have been convicted in any court of a violent misdemeanor within the preceding five years.

2025-04-03
HR2150In Committee

TRACE Act

The TRACE Act would establish new tools and procedures for law enforcement to track and investigate criminal activity, likely focusing on financial crimes, human trafficking, or organized crime. The bill aims to give federal agencies better authority to follow money trails or communications related to serious crimes. It would affect law enforcement agencies, financial institutions that must comply with reporting requirements, and potentially criminal defendants subject to these investigative techniques.

2025-03-14
HR743In Committee

Tim’s Act

Tim Hart Wildland Firefighter Classification and Pay Parity Act or Tim's Act This bill increases compensation and establishes additional benefits and programs for federal wildland firefighters. (These individuals are employed by the Department of Agriculture, the Department of the Interior, or tribal governments.) The bill increases the minimum rate of basic pay for wildland firefighters at General Schedule (GS) levels 1 through 15 by percentages specified in the bill, with smaller increases for higher GS levels. The bill also requires comparable increases to the hourly rates paid to prevailing rate employees who are wildland firefighters. It also establishes premium pay for wildland firefighters who respond to certain prolonged fire incidents and are deployed outside of their normal duty stations or to an area adjacent to the incident. These changes take effect after other temporary pay increases for wildland firefighters expire. The bill also (1) establishes paid rest and recuperation leave; (2) allows certain prior service to be credited for retirement purposes; and (3) provides housing allowances, tuition assistance, and other benefits for wildland firefighters. Further, the bill directs the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs within the Department of Labor to ensure that psychological stress-related injuries and illnesses correlated to fire response are compensated and to expedite related claims. The bill also establishes programs to (1) assist the next-of-kin of wildland firefighters and fire support personnel who are critically injured or killed while in the line of duty, and (2) support the mental and physical health of wildland firefighters.

2025-01-28
HR1886In Committee

Affordable College Textbook Act

Affordable College Textbook Act This bill provides statutory authority for an open textbook grant program for institutions of higher education (IHEs). (A similar program, known as the Open Textbooks Pilot program, first received federal funding in FY2018.) Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Education to make grants to IHEs or states on behalf of IHEs to support projects that expand the use of open textbooks. An open textbook is an educational resource that either resides in the public domain or has been released under an intellectual license that permits its free use, reuse, modification, and sharing with others. Within three years of the bill's enactment, the Government Accountability Office must report to Congress on the cost of textbooks at IHEs. This report must examine, among other topics, the factors that have contributed to the change in the cost of textbooks.

2025-03-05
HR1727In Committee

Rocky Mountain Judgeship Act

This bill would create new federal judge positions in the Rocky Mountain region to help handle the growing caseload in courts there. The additional judges would help reduce delays in cases involving everything from criminal matters to civil disputes, benefiting people who need faster access to the court system in states like Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and neighboring areas.

2025-02-27
HR1726In Committee

Project Safe Neighborhoods Reauthorization Act of 2025

Project Safe Neighborhoods Reauthorization Act of 2025 This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 the Project Safe Neighborhoods grant program within the Department of Justice. The bill also allows funds under the program to be used for hiring crime analysts to assist with violent crime reduction efforts; the cost of overtime for law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and law enforcement assistants who assist with the program; purchasing, implementing, and using technology to assist with violent crime reduction efforts; and supporting multijurisdictional task forces.

2025-02-27
HR1338In Committee

REPLACE Act

The REPLACE Act likely aims to improve how the federal government manages emergency response and recovery efforts, though the specific details aren't clear from the title alone. Based on its referral to the subcommittee on economic development and emergency management, it probably addresses how communities rebuild after disasters or how federal agencies coordinate during emergencies. The bill would affect state and local governments, emergency management agencies, and potentially businesses and residents in disaster-affected areas.

2025-02-13
HR1084In Committee

Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development Act

Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development Act This bill allows National Forest System (NFS) units to keep the majority of ski area permit rental fees that were generated within their boundaries and outlines how revenues from those fees may be used. Such fees are collected by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) from ski area operators on NFS land. Within the NFS unit where the fees were generated, USDA must expend (1) 60%-48% of the collected fees for activities such as administration of the ski area permit program, visitor information, or reducing the likelihood of wildfire in or adjacent to a recreation site; and (2) 20% of the collected fees for activities such as repair of a Forest Service-owned facility, habitat restoration, or search and rescue activities. The remainder of the collected fees must be expended by USDA at any NFS unit for any of the activities specified in this bill.

2025-02-06
HRES22Passed House

Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

This resolution elects Members to the Committees on Appropriations; Energy and Commerce; Financial Services; and Ways and Means.

2025-01-09