Sign Up
Home › Montana › Bills
Bills

Montana Congressional Bills

Browse federal bills sponsored by your state's delegation.

State Legislature US Congress
All 3,721 Active 3,214 In committee 3,184 Passed 415 Signed 74 Failed 13

Bill results

passed · Montana · House Sep 10, 2024

HR 7404: Subterranean Border Defense Act

This bill amends an existing reporting requirement in the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act. It changes the provision to require the Department of Homeland Security to submit annual reports on counter-illicit cross-border tunnel operations, rather than just one report after developing a strategic plan. The bill does not create new programs or alter border security policy; it only modifies the frequency of required reporting. This procedural change directly affects the Department of Homeland Security's reporting obligations.
Elijah Crane (R) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Sep 9, 2024

S 4997: Veterans Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024

This bill provides supplemental funding to address a shortfall in the Department of Veterans Affairs' 2024 budget. It appropriates $2.285 billion for veterans' compensation and pensions and $596.969 million for readjustment benefits (such as education and housing assistance), both to remain available until spent. The bill also requires the GAO to review the funding shortfall causes, the Office of Management and Budget to revise the 2025 VA budget, and the VA Secretary to report on potential cost savings within VA's Central Office. As a procedural funding measure, it does not create new policies but ensures existing benefits can be delivered.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $2.285B for veterans' compensation/pensions and $596M for benefits, directly increasing VA budget appropriations for essential services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates $596.969M for veterans' housing assistance under readjustment benefits, directly funding housing support for a specific group.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides $2.285B for VA compensation/pensions and $597M for readjustment benefits, directly funding veterans' services per bill summary.95% confidence
Sherrod Brown (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · House Sep 9, 2024

HR 9503: Protecting Taxpayer Dollars from Taliban Theft Act

This bill requires U.S. agencies to prevent taxpayer funds from indirectly supporting the Taliban in Afghanistan. It mandates that State Department and USAID implement new reporting rules for aid recipients, requiring them to track and report all payments (including taxes, fees, and duties) made to the Taliban or Afghan government entities. Agencies must create these rules within 180 days and amend existing contracts to ban such payments. Recipients must submit detailed reports to Congress every six months, identifying who paid, to whom, and the amount.
Bill Huizenga (R) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · House Sep 6, 2024

HRES 1425: Reaffirming the House of Representatives's commitment to ensuring secure elections throughout the United States by recognizing that the presentation of valid photograph identification is a fundamental component of secure elections.

HRES 1425 is a non-binding resolution (not a law) passed by the House of Representatives. It states that requiring valid photo identification for voting is a "fundamental component of secure elections," citing examples where photo ID is already required for other government services (like Social Security or banking) and private activities (like buying a car or boarding a plane). The resolution does not create new voting requirements or change election laws - it only expresses the House's position. It directly affects the legislative record but has no legal impact on voter eligibility or election procedures.
Andy Biggs (R) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · House Sep 3, 2024

HJRES 167: Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Agriculture relating to "Use of Electronic Identification Eartags as Official Identification in Cattle and Bison".

HJRES 167 cancels a U.S. Department of Agriculture rule that would have allowed electronic eartags as official identification for cattle and bison. The resolution directs that the rule published in the Federal Register on May 9, 2024 (89 Fed. Reg. 39540), has no force or effect. This directly affects ranchers and farmers who would have been required to use electronic identification systems for livestock. The bill halts the implementation of this specific regulatory change without creating new requirements.
Harriet M. Hageman (R) · 30 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · House Aug 30, 2024

HR 7430: Public Lands in Public Hands Act

HR 7430, the Public Lands in Public Hands Act, prohibits the U.S. Interior and Agriculture Secretaries from transferring title to certain federal lands to non-federal entities. It specifically blocks transfers of lands that are publicly accessible (via roads, trails, or waterways) or contiguous to such lands, protecting areas people currently use. Exceptions include small parcels under 300 acres, specific historical land transfers (like the Alaska Statehood Act), and land exchanges authorized by existing law. This bill directly affects federal land management decisions and prevents private ownership of lands near public access points.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBlocks transfers of publicly accessible lands, protecting conservation areas and public access per bill summary, aligning with environmental protection indicators.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProtects lands accessible via roads/trails, preserving existing transportation access points as per bill's criteria.65% confidence
Ryan K. Zinke (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Montana · House Aug 9, 2024

HR 6874: VA WEB Act

The VA WEB Act (HR 6874) requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop a system that actively monitors its main website for adverse events - such as system outages, data errors, or submission failures - within one year of enactment. The system must track metrics like website traffic, submission volumes, and software updates, and log details of any event affecting users or submissions. For significant events impacting 1,000+ users, the VA must notify Congress within 30 days and provide a detailed report upon request. These requirements, including a mandated testing strategy to prevent future issues, expire seven years after the bill becomes law.
Matthew M. Rosendale, Sr. (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · House Aug 9, 2024

HR 2499: VA Supply Chain Management System Authorization Act

HR 2499, the VA Supply Chain Management System Authorization Act, authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a cloud-based information technology system for managing medical supply chains at VA facilities. The system must track inventory (including physical and continuous stock levels), receipt, storage, distribution, and disposal of covered items like medical supplies, surgical equipment, lab materials, biomedical devices, and prosthetics, while requiring interfaces with existing VA procurement, financial, and electronic health record systems. It mandates a 3-year implementation deadline, a pilot phase at one facility before full rollout, and a capacity for at least 50,000 users, excluding software and items managed by non-VA-administered entities like the National Cemetery Administration. The bill directly affects VA medical facilities' supply chain operations, focusing on concrete system requirements rather than policy outcomes.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAuthorizes VA cloud system to track medical supplies/equipment, improving healthcare logistics for veterans' access to critical services.95% confidence
Jennifer A. Kiggans (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · House Aug 8, 2024

HR 8757: REAL Meat Act of 2024

HR 8757, the REAL Meat Act of 2024, prohibits federal funding for cell-cultured meat production, research, promotion, or related facilities. It directly affects federal programs, agencies, and recipients of agricultural funding by banning the use of taxpayer money for any activity involving lab-produced meat. The bill defines cell-cultured meat as meat grown from animal cells in a lab and exempts NASA funding intended for space consumption. This policy change restricts federal support for the emerging cell-cultured meat industry while allowing specific space-related research.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill prohibits federal funding for cell-cultured meat, defunding a specific program. This restricts government spending, aligning with 'oppose' for Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill defunds cell-cultured meat research - a sustainable alternative to traditional livestock farming that could reduce emissions and resource use, directly restricting environmental progress.92% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyDefunds cell-cultured meat technology, restricting federal funding for lab-grown meat research and production, directly limiting a technology application.95% confidence
Warren Davidson (R) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · House Aug 6, 2024

HR 9310: PROTECT Act of 2024

The PROTECT Act of 2024 allows tribal courts to issue search warrants for electronic communications in Indian country using tribal procedures, rather than requiring state court warrants. It explicitly grants tribal courts jurisdiction over drug trafficking (including possession of controlled substances or paraphernalia) and firearms offenses (such as firearm use in crimes or by domestic violence offenders) within tribal lands. This directly affects tribal nations by expanding their authority to enforce laws on their territories for these specific crimes. The bill also extends a federal program for tribal prisoner reentry to include individuals convicted of drug trafficking or firearms offenses under tribal jurisdiction.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands tribal court jurisdiction over drug/firearms offenses, strengthening tribal authority in criminal justice within Indian country per bill's explicit jurisdiction grants.95% confidence
Rick Larsen (D) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · House Aug 2, 2024

HJRES 199: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for Model Years 2027 and Beyond and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks and Vans for Model Years 2030 and Beyond".

This resolution aims to block a rule issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that sets new fuel efficiency standards for passenger cars, light trucks (starting in 2027), and heavy-duty pickup trucks/vans (starting in 2030). If passed, it would prevent this specific rule from taking effect by disapproving it under a congressional review process. The rule directly affects vehicle manufacturers by requiring them to meet these updated fuel economy targets for future model years. This is a procedural resolution, not a new law, focused solely on halting the implementation of the existing NHTSA rule.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks NHTSA's fuel efficiency standards for vehicles, weakening energy efficiency requirements and opposing stricter emissions targets under the rule.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks NHTSA fuel efficiency standards requiring lower emissions from vehicles, weakening environmental regulations that would reduce pollution.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBlocks NHTSA's fuel efficiency standards for vehicles, weakening regulatory requirements under transportation policy95% confidence
Tim Walberg (R) · 67 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · House Aug 2, 2024

HR 9260: Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act of 2024

Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act of 2024 This bill prohibits states or localities from imposing a levy or collecting an excise tax on the sale of a firearm, ammunition, or any part or component thereof, by a manufacture or retailer.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly prohibits excise taxes on firearms, directly opposing tax imposition in this area per its title and summary.95% confidence
Darrell Issa (R) · 62 co-sponsors
Showing 1,141 to 1,152 of 3,721 bills
Previous 1 … 95 96 97 … 311 Next