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in committee · Montana · Senate Nov 20, 2025

S 3239: JAIL Act

This bill allows victims (or their families if the victim is deceased) to sue judges or government entities in federal court if a repeat violent offender - someone with a prior conviction for a violent crime under federal law - is released on bail before trial and then harms another person. It removes judicial immunity, meaning judges cannot claim protection from such lawsuits. The law specifically targets cases involving defendants charged with violent crimes who have a history of violent offenses, focusing on accountability for pre-trial release decisions. It directly affects judges, prosecutors, and other officials involved in bail decisions, as well as victims of crimes committed by released offenders.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves judicial immunity for bail decisions involving repeat violent offenders, enhancing accountability in criminal justice system.95% confidence
Tim Sheehy (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Montana · Senate Nov 19, 2025

SRES 507: A resolution designating November 20, 2025, as "National Rural Health Day".

SRES 507 designates November 20, 2025, as "National Rural Health Day," continuing an annual observance established in 2011. The resolution recognizes rural health care providers and the communities they serve, acknowledging challenges like hospital closures and access barriers in rural areas. It does not create new policies or funding but formally designates a date for public recognition. This procedural resolution was introduced by multiple senators and passed unanimously.
John Barrasso (R) · 29 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Nov 19, 2025

S 3201: Good Government Act of 2025

The Good Government Act of 2025 requires Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children to divest or place in qualified blind trusts any "covered financial instruments" they own during their term in office. Covered financial instruments include investments in securities, commodities, and similar instruments through derivatives, but exclude diversified mutual funds, ETFs, Treasury securities, and government retirement plans. Current Members must comply within 120 days of enactment (with possible 45-day extensions up to 180 days total), while new Members must comply within 120 days of taking office. The bill establishes annual reporting requirements, civil penalties equal to monthly pay for non-compliance, and mandates a GAO audit after two years to assess compliance with these provisions.
Tim Sheehy (R)
in committee · Montana · Senate Nov 19, 2025

S 3205: Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2025

This bill allows Members of Congress to use space within Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities to meet with veterans who are their constituents. It requires VA and General Services to identify available spaces that are visible, accessible during normal hours, and rented at rates comparable to nearby commercial space. The bill strictly prohibits political campaigning, recording veterans without consent, or using facilities during election periods, while ensuring meetings don't disrupt VA operations. It directly affects Members of Congress and the veterans they represent in their districts.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill enables congressional meetings with veterans at VA facilities, improving access to support services and aligning with veterans' service access indicators.90% confidence
Tim Sheehy (R)
in committee · Montana · House Nov 19, 2025

HR 6078: Wildlife Road Crossings Program Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill reauthorizes and permanently funds the Wildlife Road Crossings Program through fiscal years 2026-2031, allocating $200 million annually for projects that build wildlife crossings (like overpasses or underpasses) to reduce animal-vehicle collisions. It directly affects state and tribal governments, local agencies, and conservation groups that design and build these crossings, with specific provisions ensuring 100% federal cost coverage for tribal projects. Key mechanisms include dedicated annual funding, streamlined application assistance for tribes, and rules allowing unobligated funds to roll over for future use. The bill removes "pilot" language from prior law, making the program permanent and expanding tribal participation.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $200M annually for wildlife crossing infrastructure, directly increasing federal spending on public safety programs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds wildlife crossings to reduce animal-vehicle collisions, directly conserving biodiversity and protecting natural habitats through permanent $200M annual federal funding.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds $200M annually for wildlife crossings to reduce animal-vehicle collisions, directly enhancing road safety infrastructure and aligning with transportation safety indicators.95% confidence
Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · House Nov 19, 2025

HR 1109: Litigation Transparency Act of 2025

HR 1109, the Litigation Transparency Act of 2025, requires parties and their lawyers in civil lawsuits to disclose to the court and other parties the identity of any person or group that could receive payment if the case succeeds (like investors or lenders), and to provide copies of related agreements. Exceptions apply for simple loan repayments (with interest limits) or attorney fee reimbursements. Disclosures must be made within 10 days of signing such agreements or when filing the case, and must be updated if inaccurate. This applies to all civil cases filed after the law takes effect, aiming to increase transparency in litigation funding arrangements.
Darrell Issa (R) · 29 co-sponsors
passed · Montana · Senate Nov 18, 2025

SRES 501: A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

SRES 501 is a ceremonial Senate resolution recognizing November 2025 as National Native American Heritage Month. It encourages the American public to observe the month through programs and activities that celebrate Native American cultural contributions, heritage, and history. The resolution does not create new legal obligations or funding, serving solely as a symbolic acknowledgment of Native American communities' enduring impact on U.S. society.
Lisa Murkowski (R) · 46 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Nov 18, 2025

S 3183: Healthy Lungs for Heroes Act of 2025

This bill establishes new safety standards to protect wildland firefighters from harmful smoke exposure. It requires the Secretary of Agriculture (and the Secretary of the Interior for their firefighters) to develop and provide appropriate respiratory protective equipment when smoke levels exceed current safety limits, within one year of the bill's enactment. Firefighters and supporting staff must use this equipment in high-exposure situations, with standards periodically reviewed and updated based on the latest guidelines. The bill also authorizes funding to cover the costs of implementing these safety measures for wildland firefighting personnel.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates respiratory protective equipment for firefighters, directly protecting worker health and safety in hazardous conditions.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates respiratory protection for firefighters in high-smoke environments, directly improving workplace safety standards for a specific workforce.95% confidence
Adam B. Schiff (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Nov 18, 2025

S 3179: Halo Act

This bill (S 3179, the "Halo Act") makes it a federal crime to approach within 25 feet of a Federal immigration enforcement officer after being verbally warned not to, if the person intends to impede the officer's work, threaten them with physical harm, or harass them. The law defines "harass" as causing substantial emotional distress with no legitimate purpose and specifies that the warning must be given by the officer. Violators face fines, up to 5 years in prison, or both. It directly affects individuals who interfere with immigration enforcement activities, not the officers themselves.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by creating new federal offenses against immigration enforcement actions, directly aligning with 'oppose' indicator of increased criminal penalties.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationCriminalizes actions impeding federal immigration officers, strengthening enforcement against those obstructing immigration work, directly opposing interference with enforcement efforts.95% confidence
Ashley Moody (R) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Nov 18, 2025

S 3189: SROS Act

The SROS Act (S 3189) excludes retirement income from gross income for eligible school resource officers during their employment. It applies to individuals who retired from military or law enforcement roles, cleared required background checks, and comply with state peace officer training standards. The bill creates a tax exclusion for retirement payments received while working as a school resource officer, with an additional lifetime exemption for those serving 10+ years in that role. Law enforcement agencies must report employment start/end dates to the IRS, and the changes take effect for taxable years after enactment.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesTax exclusion for retirement income provides direct tax relief to eligible school resource officers, aligning with tax relief indicators for public servants.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExcludes retirement income tax for military retirees working as school resource officers, supporting veteran employment transition through financial benefit.85% confidence
Tim Sheehy (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Nov 18, 2025

S 246: Interstate Transport Act of 2025

This bill allows individuals to transport knives across state lines for lawful purposes, provided they follow specific container rules: knives in motor vehicles must not be accessible from the passenger area or must be in a locked container (excluding glove compartments), while other transport methods require a locked container. It specifically exempts emergency knives (designed for cutting safety belts) from the locked container requirement. The law protects compliant transporters from state-level arrests or charges related to knife transport, and provides legal remedies including cost recovery and record expungement for successful defenses in court. It does not override existing state knife laws or apply to aircraft cabin transport under TSA rules.
Ted Budd (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · House Nov 18, 2025

HR 6120: SROS Act

HR 6120, the SROS Act, exempts retirement income from taxable income for qualifying school resource officers. It directly affects retired military members or law enforcement officers who later work as school resource officers, provided they meet background checks and state training requirements. The bill excludes pension, annuity, or retirement plan payments from taxable income during their employment as school resource officers. Additionally, officers with 10+ years of service in this role receive a lifetime exemption for all retirement income after leaving the position. The tax change applies to taxable years beginning after the bill's enactment.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts retirement income of school resource officers from taxable income, providing targeted tax relief for public safety personnel.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts retirement income tax for veterans working as school resource officers, directly supporting financial benefits for transitioning veterans.95% confidence
Ryan K. Zinke (R) · 7 co-sponsors
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