United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 8 D cosponsors

HR 596 — Report on Grant Consolidation Authority for Puerto Rico Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · 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.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 D).

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In plain language

HR 596 seeks to address natural resource management issues.

This bill addresses challenges related to the management of natural resources. It aims to improve sustainability and efficiency in how these resources are handled.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means better protection and management of natural resources for a healthier environment.

Summary

Report on Grant Consolidation Authority for Puerto Rico ActThis bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to Congress regarding the consolidation of certain grant programs currently available to insular areas and the suitability of such consolidation for Puerto Rico. (At present, such consolidation allows insular areas to apply for a consolidated grant in lieu of filing an individual application for each eligible grant program.)Further, any official of Puerto Rico from whom the GAO seeks information for purposes of that report must promptly and comprehensively respond to such request for information.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 539 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (539)

539 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 596 do?
Report on Grant Consolidation Authority for Puerto Rico ActThis bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to Congress regarding the consolidation of certain grant programs currently available to insular areas and the suitability of such consolidation for Puerto Rico. (At present, such consolidation allows insular areas to apply for a consolidated grant in lieu of filing an individual application for each eligible grant program.)Further, any official of Puerto Rico from whom the GAO seeks information for purposes of that report must promptly and comprehensively respond to such request for information.
Who sponsors HR 596?
HR 596 is sponsored by Velázquez, Nydia M. (Democratic), Torres, Ritchie (Democratic), Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria (Democratic), Ramirez, Delia C. (Democratic), Goldman, Daniel S. (Democratic), Meng, Grace (Democratic), Espaillat, Adriano (Democratic), and Hernández, Pablo Jose (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 596?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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