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S Bill 950 Save Our Forests Act of 2025Updated 1 day ago

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2025-03-11

Bill 119 s 950, also known as the "Forest Service Staffing Act," aims to address the issue of understaffing within the United States Forest Service. T...

he bill seeks to ensure that the Forest Service is fully staffed by providing the necessary resources and support for hiring and retaining employees. The bill includes provisions for increasing funding for recruitment and training programs, as well as incentives for employees to stay with the Forest Service long-term. Additionally, the bill calls for a comprehensive review of staffing levels within the agency to identify areas of need and develop strategies for addressing them. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 s 950 is to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Forest Service by ensuring that it has the necessary personnel to carry out its mission of managing and protecting the nation's forests and natural resources.

Recent Activity

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Alternative Names

A bill to ensure that the Forest Service is fully staffed, and for other purposes.

Save Our Forests Act of 2025

A bill to ensure that the Forest Service is fully staffed, and for other purposes.

Save Our Forests Act of 2025

A bill to ensure that the Forest Service is fully staffed, and for other purposes.

Save Our Forests Act of 2025

A bill to ensure that the Forest Service is fully staffed, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

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Potential Impact

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Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]

Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]

Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]

Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]

Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI]

Committees and Subcommittees

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Variations and Revisions

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HR Bill 2392 STABLE Act of 2025Updated 15 hours ago

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2025-03-26

Bill 119 HR 2392, also known as the Stablecoin Regulation Act, aims to regulate the use of payment stablecoins in the United States. Payment stablecoin...

s are a type of cryptocurrency that is pegged to a stable asset, such as the US dollar, to minimize price volatility. The bill seeks to establish a regulatory framework for stablecoins to ensure consumer protection, financial stability, and national security. It requires stablecoin issuers to obtain a license from the Federal Reserve or a designated regulatory agency and comply with certain reporting and disclosure requirements. Additionally, the bill prohibits stablecoin issuers from engaging in certain activities, such as lending or investing stablecoin reserves without proper authorization. It also mandates regular audits of stablecoin reserves to verify their backing by fiat currency or other assets. Overall, the Stablecoin Regulation Act aims to bring transparency and accountability to the growing stablecoin market and protect consumers from potential risks associated with these digital assets. It is currently under consideration in the US Congress and may undergo revisions before being passed into law.

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Alternative Names

To provide for the regulation of payment stablecoins, and for other purposes.

STABLE Act of 2025

Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy Act of 2025

To provide for the regulation of payment stablecoins, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

Finance and Financial Sector

Potential Impact

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Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]

Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]

Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6]

Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4]

Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]

Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]

Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14]

Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2]

Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8]

Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

Rep. Liccardo, Sam [D-CA-16]

Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]

Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]

Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6]

Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4]

Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]

Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]

Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14]

Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2]

Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8]

Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

Rep. Liccardo, Sam [D-CA-16]

Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4]

Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]

Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]

Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6]

Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4]

Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]

Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]

Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14]

Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2]

Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8]

Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

Rep. Liccardo, Sam [D-CA-16]

Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4]

Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]

Committees and Subcommittees

Financial Services Committee

Variations and Revisions

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S Bill 1149 A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to further enhance anti-retaliation protections for whistleblowers, and for other purposes.Updated 7 days ago

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2025-03-26

Bill 119 s 1149, also known as the Whistleblower Protection Act, aims to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in order to provide additional prot...

ections for individuals who report violations of securities laws. The bill seeks to enhance anti-retaliation measures for whistleblowers, ensuring that they are not punished or discriminated against for coming forward with information about potential wrongdoing. The Whistleblower Protection Act is designed to encourage individuals to report securities violations by providing them with legal safeguards against retaliation from their employers. This includes protections such as reinstatement, back pay, and compensation for any damages suffered as a result of retaliation. In addition to enhancing anti-retaliation protections, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to whistleblower protections. These may include measures to improve the reporting process for whistleblowers, increase transparency in investigations of securities violations, and strengthen enforcement mechanisms to hold wrongdoers accountable. Overall, Bill 119 s 1149 represents a significant step towards bolstering whistleblower protections in the securities industry and promoting a culture of accountability and transparency. By providing whistleblowers with the necessary safeguards to report violations without fear of reprisal, the bill aims to strengthen the integrity of the financial markets and protect investors from fraud and misconduct.

Recent Activity

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Alternative Names

A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to further enhance anti-retaliation protections for whistleblowers, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

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Potential Impact

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Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]

Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]

Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]

Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]

Committees and Subcommittees

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Variations and Revisions

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HR Bill 2064 Home of Your Own Act of 2025Updated 9 days ago

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2025-03-11

Bill 119 HR 2064, also known as the Homeownership Assistance Grants Program Act, aims to create a program under the Department of Housing and Urban Dev...

elopment (HUD) that would provide grants to assist individuals in achieving homeownership. The bill does not specify the exact criteria for eligibility or the amount of assistance that would be provided, but it does outline the general purpose of the program. The goal of the program is to help individuals who may not have the financial means to purchase a home on their own. This could include low-income individuals, first-time homebuyers, or individuals facing other financial barriers to homeownership. By providing grants, the program aims to make homeownership more accessible and attainable for a wider range of individuals. In addition to providing homeownership assistance grants, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to housing and urban development. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary, but could potentially include measures to address housing affordability, promote sustainable homeownership, or support community development initiatives. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2064 seeks to establish a program that would provide assistance to individuals seeking to achieve homeownership, with the ultimate goal of increasing access to homeownership and promoting stability and prosperity in communities across the United States.

Recent Activity

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Alternative Names

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a program to provide homeownership assistance grants, and for other purposes.

Home of Your Own Act of 2025

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a program to provide homeownership assistance grants, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

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Potential Impact

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Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]

Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42]

Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22]

Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]

Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]

Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]

Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1]

Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]

Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42]

Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22]

Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]

Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]

Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]

Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1]

Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16]

Committees and Subcommittees

Ways and Means Committee

Financial Services Committee

Variations and Revisions

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HR Bill 1731 Standard FEES ActUpdated 13 days ago

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2025-02-27

Bill 119 hr 1731 aims to amend the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 by establishing a uniform fee schedule for processing forms rel...

ated to applications for placing communication facilities on federal government-owned buildings and properties. The bill seeks to streamline the application process and ensure consistency in fees across different locations. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for other purposes related to communication facility placement on federal properties. This legislation is intended to simplify and standardize the process for companies seeking to place communication facilities on federal government-owned properties.

Recent Activity

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Alternative Names

To amend the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 to establish a uniform fee schedule applicable to the processing of forms for the consideration of applications for the placement of communications facilities on certain buildings and other property owned by the Federal Government, and for other purposes.

Standard FEES Act

Standard Fees to Expedite Evaluation and Streamlining Act

To amend the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 to establish a uniform fee schedule applicable to the processing of forms for the consideration of applications for the placement of communications facilities on certain buildings and other property owned by the Federal Government, and for other purposes.