The Heroes Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (1 Oct 2020): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
What this bill does
H.R. 925, as passed by the House and later amended by the Senate, is a wetlands conservation measure rather than pandemic-relief legislation despite being informally referenced elsewhere as the "Heroes Act." The operative text, titled the "North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act," amends the North American Wetlands Conservation Act to extend and set a cap on federal funding for approved wetlands conservation projects. Specifically, it authorizes appropriations of up to $60,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2020 through 2024, replacing the law's prior, more limited funding schedule.
The bill primarily affects federal wetlands conservation programs and the entities that rely on them—state and tribal wildlife agencies, conservation organizations, and landowners participating in projects approved under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act. By extending and capping the authorization, it sets the ceiling on federal support available for these conservation efforts through 2024.
The House passed the bill on November 20, 2019. The Senate passed it with amendments, including a change to the bill's title, by voice vote on January 9, 2020. Because the two chambers passed different versions and did not reconcile them, the bill did not become law; further action, such as a conference or one chamber agreeing to the other's changes, would be required for it to advance.
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Official summary
The Heroes Act
This bill provides additional appropriations, modifies existing programs and requirements, and establishes new programs to address the continued impact of COVID-19 on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses.
Timeline
1 Oct 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 925 do?
- H.R. 925, as passed by the House and later amended by the Senate, is a wetlands conservation measure rather than pandemic-relief legislation despite being informally referenced elsewhere as the "Heroes Act." The operative text, titled the "North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act," amends the North American Wetlands Conservation Act to extend and set a cap on federal funding for approved wetlands conservation projects. Specifically, it authorizes appropriations of up to $60,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2020 through 2024, replacing the law's prior, more limited funding schedule. The bill primarily affects federal wetlands conservation programs and the entities that rely on them—state and tribal wildlife agencies, conservation organizations, and landowners participating in projects approved under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act. By extending and capping the authorization, it sets the ceiling on federal support available for these conservation efforts through 2024. The House passed the bill on November 20, 2019. The Senate passed it with amendments, including a change to the bill's title, by voice vote on January 9, 2020. Because the two chambers passed different versions and did not reconcile them, the bill did not become law; further action, such as a conference or one chamber agreeing to the other's changes, would be required for it to advance.
- Has H.R. 925 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 925. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 925?
- H.R. 925 was sponsored by Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5] (D-CA), with 34 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 925?
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (1 Oct 2020).
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