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HR Bill 1565 Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act of 2025Updated 3 days ago

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2025-02-25

Bill 119 HR 1565, also known as the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program Reauthorization Act, aims to amend the Food Security Act of 1...

985 in order to renew the voluntary public access and habitat incentive program. This program encourages private landowners to open up their land for recreational activities such as hunting, fishing, and wildlife observation, while also promoting conservation efforts to protect natural habitats. The bill seeks to continue funding for this program, which has been successful in increasing access to outdoor recreational opportunities for the public, while also supporting wildlife habitat conservation. By providing incentives for landowners to participate in the program, it helps to ensure that more land is available for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy, while also preserving important habitats for wildlife. Overall, the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program Reauthorization Act is aimed at promoting conservation efforts, increasing public access to outdoor recreational activities, and supporting landowners who are willing to open up their land for these purposes. It is an important piece of legislation that helps to balance the needs of conservation and recreation in a thoughtful and non-partisan manner.

Recent Activity

Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.

Alternative Names

To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to reauthorize the voluntary public access and habitat incentive program.

Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act of 2025

To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to reauthorize the voluntary public access and habitat incentive program.

Associated Legislation

Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act of 2025

Policy Areas

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

Committees and Subcommittees

Agriculture Committee

General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit Subcommittee

Variations and Revisions

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S Bill 937 No Student Loans for Campus Criminals ActUpdated 3 days ago

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2025-03-11

Bill 119 s 937, also known as the "Protestor Student Loan Eligibility Act," aims to establish that individuals who are convicted of any offense relate...

d to their conduct during a protest at an institution of higher education will be ineligible to receive Federal student loans. This bill also prohibits these individuals from receiving forgiveness, cancellation, waiver, or modification of certain Federal student loans. The bill is designed to address concerns about the potential misuse of Federal student loan funds by individuals who engage in disruptive or unlawful behavior during protests on college campuses. By denying these individuals access to Federal student loans, the bill seeks to discourage disruptive behavior and ensure that taxpayer-funded student loan programs are used responsibly. If passed, Bill 119 s 937 would have significant implications for individuals who participate in protests at colleges and universities. It would serve as a deterrent for those considering engaging in disruptive behavior during protests, as they would risk losing access to Federal student loan assistance. Overall, the "Protestor Student Loan Eligibility Act" is a controversial piece of legislation that raises questions about the balance between free speech rights and responsible use of Federal student loan funds. Supporters argue that it is necessary to protect the integrity of student loan programs, while critics raise concerns about potential infringement on individuals' rights to protest.

Recent Activity

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Alternative Names

A bill to establish that an individual who is convicted of any offense under any Federal or State law related to the individual's conduct at and during the course of a protest that occurs at an institution of higher education shall be ineligible to receive a Federal student loan or for forgiveness, cancellation, waiver, or modification of certain Federal student loans.

No Student Loans for Campus Criminals Act

A bill to establish that an individual who is convicted of any offense under any Federal or State law related to the individual's conduct at and during the course of a protest that occurs at an institution of higher education shall be ineligible to receive a Federal student loan or for forgiveness, cancellation, waiver, or modification of certain Federal student loans.

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

Education

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]

Cosponsors and Supporters

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Committees and Subcommittees

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Variations and Revisions

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S Bill 983 Hearing Device Coverage Clarification ActUpdated 3 days ago

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2025-03-12

Bill 119 s 983, also known as the "Middle Ear Hearing Device Prosthetics Clarification Act," aims to address a specific issue related to Medicare cove...

rage for implanted active middle ear hearing devices. The bill directs the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to clarify that these devices should be classified as prosthetics, rather than hearing aids, under the Medicare program. Currently, Medicare has an exclusion for coverage of hearing aids, which can be a barrier for individuals who require implanted active middle ear hearing devices to improve their hearing. By reclassifying these devices as prosthetics, this bill seeks to ensure that Medicare beneficiaries have access to the necessary coverage for these important medical devices. The purpose of this legislation is to provide clarity and guidance to Medicare providers and beneficiaries regarding the coverage of implanted active middle ear hearing devices. By removing the confusion surrounding the classification of these devices, the bill aims to improve access to essential hearing technology for individuals who rely on these devices for improved quality of life. Overall, the Middle Ear Hearing Device Prosthetics Clarification Act is a targeted and important piece of legislation that seeks to address a specific issue within the Medicare program to ensure that individuals who require implanted active middle ear hearing devices have access to the coverage they need.

Recent Activity

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Alternative Names

A bill to direct the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to clarify that implanted active middle ear hearing devices are prosthetics and are not subject to the hearing aid coverage exclusion under the Medicare program.

Hearing Device Coverage Clarification Act

A bill to direct the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to clarify that implanted active middle ear hearing devices are prosthetics and are not subject to the hearing aid coverage exclusion under the Medicare program.

Associated Legislation

Hearing Device Coverage Clarification Act

Policy Areas

Health

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]

Committees and Subcommittees

Finance Committee

Variations and Revisions

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S Bill 951 Stop Comstock ActUpdated 2 days ago

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2025-03-11

Bill 119 s 951, also known as the "Revise Title 18 and Tariff Act Amendment Act," aims to make revisions to several sections of the United States Code...

and the Tariff Act of 1930. Specifically, the bill seeks to amend sections 552, 1461, and 1462 of title 18, which pertain to various criminal offenses, as well as section 305 of the Tariff Act of 1930, which deals with the importation of goods. The proposed changes in the bill are intended to update and modernize these laws to better address current issues and challenges facing the United States. The revisions aim to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of these statutes in combating criminal activities and regulating trade and commerce. In addition to the revisions to the aforementioned sections, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes, although specific details on these additional purposes are not provided in the summary. Overall, Bill 119 s 951 seeks to enhance the legal framework governing criminal offenses and trade regulations in the United States, with the goal of promoting a more secure and prosperous society.

Recent Activity

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Alternative Names

A bill to revise sections 552, 1461, and 1462 of title 18, United States Code, and section 305 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1305), and for other purposes.

Stop Comstock Act

A bill to revise sections 552, 1461, and 1462 of title 18, United States Code, and section 305 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1305), 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. Smith, Tina [D-MN]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]

Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]

Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]

Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]

Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]

Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]

Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]

Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]

Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]

Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]

Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]

Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]

Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]

Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]

Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

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

Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]

Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]

Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]

Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]

Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]

Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]

Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]

Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]

Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]

Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]

Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]

Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]

Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]

Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]

Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

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

Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]

Committees and Subcommittees

Judiciary Committee

Variations and Revisions

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HR Bill 2243 LEOSA Reform Act of 2025Updated 1 day ago

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2025-03-21

Bill 119 hr 2243, also known as the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act Improvement Act, aims to make changes to the existing Law Enforcement Officer Sa...

fety Act (LEOSA) and provisions related to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers. The bill seeks to enhance the safety and security of law enforcement officers by expanding their ability to carry concealed weapons across state lines. One of the key provisions of the bill is the expansion of LEOSA to include federal law enforcement officers, allowing them to carry concealed weapons in any state, regardless of state laws. This provision aims to ensure that federal law enforcement officers are able to protect themselves and others while on duty, even when traveling across state lines. Additionally, the bill includes measures to streamline the process for law enforcement officers to obtain concealed carry permits and to ensure that these permits are recognized and honored in all states. This is intended to reduce the administrative burden on law enforcement officers and to ensure that they are able to carry their weapons without facing legal challenges or restrictions. Overall, the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act Improvement Act seeks to strengthen the safety and security of law enforcement officers by expanding their ability to carry concealed weapons and by ensuring that their permits are recognized and honored across state lines. The bill aims to provide law enforcement officers with the tools they need to effectively carry out their duties and to protect themselves and others in the line of duty.

Recent Activity

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 11.

Alternative Names

To amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.

LEOSA Reform Act of 2025

To amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.