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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
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 · 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
in committee · Montana · House Nov 17, 2025

HR 5942: National Cemetery Access Act

The National Cemetery Access Act (HR 5942) requires national cemeteries managed by the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or the National Park Service to be open to the public on all federal holidays specified in 5 U.S.C. § 6103(a), such as New Year's Day and Independence Day. This directly affects veterans' families and the public who visit these sites on those holidays, ensuring consistent access without closures. The bill mandates standard opening hours on designated federal holidays but does not change the list of holidays or create new benefits.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates public access to national cemeteries on federal holidays, enhancing veteran recognition and family visitation rights per VA/DoD cemetery management.95% confidence
Troy Downing (R) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · House Nov 10, 2025

HR 5993: MACV–SOG Congressional Gold Medal Act

HR 5993, the MACV-SOG Congressional Gold Medal Act, authorizes a single gold medal to be awarded by Congress to members of the Military Assistance Command Vietnam-Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG), a covert special operations unit active during the Vietnam War (1964-1972). The bill directs the Treasury Secretary to strike the medal, which will be presented by congressional leaders to honor MACV-SOG service members' "bravery and outstanding service" in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, and then donated to the Smithsonian Institution for display. The medal commemorates the unit's high-risk missions, including reconnaissance and sabotage, and acknowledges the 1,579 U.S. personnel missing or killed while serving with MACV-SOG. Bronze duplicates may be sold to cover costs, but the act has no policy implications beyond this ceremonial recognition.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors MACV-SOG veterans with Congressional Gold Medal, recognizing their service and bravery during Vietnam War per bill summary.95% confidence
Mark Alford (R) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · House Nov 7, 2025

HRES 864: Honoring the service and sacrifice of America's veterans on Veterans Day, 2025.

HRES 864 is a ceremonial resolution honoring U.S. veterans on Veterans Day 2025. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes veterans' service and sacrifice, calling on all Americans to observe Veterans Day. The resolution references historical context about Veterans Day's origins (from Armistice Day to honoring all veterans) but contains no concrete policy changes. It directly addresses the general public, urging them to participate in the observance. As a non-binding resolution, it affects no specific individuals or groups through legislative action.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly recognizes veterans' service and sacrifice, meeting support indicator of 'recognizes veteran service' without policy changes.90% confidence
Michael Guest (R) · 100 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Nov 7, 2025

S 3163: A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to seek to engage appropriate officials of Taiwan in a joint program with Taiwan to enable the fielding of uncrewed systems and counter-uncrewed systems capabilities.

This bill (S 3163) requires the U.S. Secretary of Defense, by March 1, 2026, to coordinate with the Secretary of State to establish a joint program with Taiwan’s military officials. The program aims to enable co-development and co-production of uncrewed systems (like drones) and counter-uncrewed systems (to counter drones) for both U.S. and Taiwan forces, operating within the Taiwan Relations Act framework. It mandates annual reports to Congress through 2029 detailing engagement progress, activities, and efforts to finalize key defense trade agreements (e.g., reciprocal procurement, security of supply, and cyber agreements). The bill directly affects the U.S. Department of Defense, Taiwan’s military, and Congress through reporting requirements. It does not authorize funding but outlines procedural steps for collaboration.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes co-development of uncrewed systems and counter-uncrewed systems, advancing military technology capabilities between U.S. and Taiwan forces.75% confidence
Elissa Slotkin (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Montana · House Nov 7, 2025

HR 5990: Whole-Home Repairs Act of 2025

The Whole-Home Repairs Act of 2025 establishes a federal pilot program to fund home repairs for affordable housing. It provides grants to eligible homeowners (with income at or below 80% of area median income) and forgivable loans to eligible landlords (who own 10 or fewer rental properties with majority affordable units) for repairs addressing accessibility, habitability, energy efficiency, and safety. The program requires landlords to maintain affordability by capping rent increases at 5% annually for three years after repairs and to comply with accessibility standards. The pilot will operate until 2031 with $30 million in funding, administered by local governments or qualified nonprofits, and will track outcomes through annual reporting on units served and demographic data.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly funds energy efficiency improvements in home repairs, directly advancing energy efficiency standards per bill summary.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill includes energy efficiency requirements for home repairs, which reduces energy consumption and supports environmental protection through improved building performance.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds repairs for affordable housing via grants and forgivable loans, requiring landlords to cap rent increases at 5% to maintain affordability.95% confidence
Nikema Williams (D) · 2 co-sponsors
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