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SAVES Act

12/15/2023, 3:55 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1558

The SAVES Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 1558, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of the SAVES Act is to provide financial assistance to individuals and families who are struggling to pay for their energy bills. The bill aims to help low-income households by providing them with grants to help cover the costs of heating and cooling their homes.

The SAVES Act also includes provisions to improve energy efficiency in homes, which can help reduce overall energy costs for households. This includes funding for weatherization programs and incentives for homeowners to upgrade to more energy-efficient appliances and systems.

Additionally, the SAVES Act seeks to address the issue of energy affordability by providing funding for energy assistance programs and expanding eligibility for these programs to reach more households in need. Overall, the SAVES Act is aimed at helping low-income families and individuals afford their energy bills, while also promoting energy efficiency and sustainability. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered support from both Democrats and Republicans.

Congressional Summary of HR 1558

Saving America’s Vulnerable Endangered Species Act or the SAVES Act

This bill limits the protection of endangered and threatened species to species that are native to the United States, thus removing protection given to nonnative species in the United States that are listed as threatened or endangered.

Current Status of Bill HR 1558

Bill HR 1558 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 10, 2023. Bill HR 1558 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 10, 2023.  Bill HR 1558's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries. as of March 22, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1558

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1558

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1558

SAVES Act
SAVES Act
Saving America’s Vulnerable Endangered Species Act
To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide that nonnative species in the United States shall not be treated as endangered species or threatened species for purposes of that Act.

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