United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 4 R cosponsors

HR 50 — KAMALA Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 R).

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In plain language

The KAMALA Act aims to enhance financial protections for struggling consumers.

The KAMALA Act focuses on improving financial safeguards for consumers facing hardships. It's currently under review in Congress.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means consumers will have improved financial protections during tough economic times.

Summary

The KAMALA Act aims to improve financial protections for consumers, especially those facing financial hardships. It has been submitted for review by a committee in the House of Representatives to discuss its details and potential impact.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill prohibits the use of certain federal grant funds to assist individuals who are not U.S. nationals or lawful permanent residents and restricts grants to entities that provide such assistance.

  • 42 U.S.C. 5305

    "(i) Prohibition on Use of Assistance for Persons Not Lawfully Present.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no amount from a grant under section 106 made in fiscal year 2024 or any succeeding fiscal year may be used to assist persons who are neither a national of the United States nor lawfully admitted for permanent residence under section 101(a)(20) of the Immigration and Nationality Act."

    This addition prohibits the use of grants to assist individuals who are not U.S. nationals or lawful permanent residents.

  • 42 U.S.C. 5303

    The Secretary is authorized to → (a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to

    This change clarifies the authority of the Secretary in the context of the amendments.

  • 42 U.S.C. 5303

    "(b) Limitation.--The Secretary may not make a grant to any State, unit of general local government, or Indian tribe to carry out activities in accordance with the provisions of this title if such State, unit of general local government, or Indian tribe carries out any housing or community development related program that provides assistance to persons who are neither a national of the United States nor lawfully admitted for permanent residence under section 101(a)(20) of the Immigration and Nationality Act."

    This addition restricts grants to entities that assist individuals not lawfully present in the U.S.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 543 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (543)

543 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 50 do?
The KAMALA Act aims to improve financial protections for consumers, especially those facing financial hardships. It has been submitted for review by a committee in the House of Representatives to discuss its details and potential impact.
Who sponsors HR 50?
HR 50 is sponsored by Ogles, Andrew (Republican), Crane, Elijah (Republican), Luna, Anna Paulina (Republican), and Biggs, Andy (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 50?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HR 50?
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