Nevada Congressional Bills

in committee · Nevada · House Dec 3, 2025

HR 5490: Dismantle Foreign Scam Syndicates Act

This bill establishes a new interagency Task Force to dismantle foreign scam operations targeting Americans, particularly through "pig butchering" scams in Southeast Asia. The Task Force, chaired by the Secretary of State, will coordinate efforts across multiple agencies to shut down scam centers, impose sanctions on perpetrators, and support victims of trafficking. It requires a detailed strategy within 180 days and annual reports to Congress on progress, including sanctions imposed and funds recovered. The bill authorizes $30 million for these efforts in fiscal years 2026-2027, focusing on countries like Cambodia, Laos, and Burma where scam centers operate with forced labor.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

Jefferson Shreve (R) · 72 co-sponsors

in committee · Nevada · House Dec 3, 2025

HR 5021: American Decade of Sports Act

HR 5021, the American Decade of Sports Act, requires the U.S. Department of State to create a formal 5-year strategy (updated every 5 years) for using major international sporting events hosted in the U.S. between 2024 and 2034 - including the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics - to strengthen diplomatic ties and promote U.S. soft power. It mandates renaming the State Department’s sports diplomacy division as the Office of Sports Diplomacy, adding at least 3 dedicated staff members, and coordinating with host cities, sports leagues, and visa agencies to streamline international visitor access. The strategy must detail diplomatic goals, partnerships with local communities and the sports industry, and plans for cultural exchange, while requiring annual progress reports to Congress until 2034. This bill directly affects the State Department, host cities, international athletes, and diplomatic engagement efforts.

in committee · Nevada · House Dec 3, 2025

HR 4413: End the Cyprus Embargo Act

This bill would remove restrictions on U.S. military exports to the Republic of Cyprus, allowing the Cypriot government to purchase U.S. defense equipment and services. It directly affects Cyprus by enabling access to U.S. defense articles and services, which were previously subject to a policy of denial. The key mechanism eliminates the denial policy for such exports, with exceptions if credible human rights concerns exist, and requires annual congressional certifications to maintain the policy beyond a 5-year period (based on Cyprus's cooperation with U.S. anti-money laundering efforts and denying Russian military vessels port access). The bill does not create new programs but changes existing export restrictions.

in committee · Nevada · House Dec 2, 2025

HRES 920: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act on November 29, 2025, and recognizing its transformative impact on the education of children with disabilities.

HRES 920 is a ceremonial resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) on November 29, 2025. It recognizes IDEA’s historical impact - establishing the right to free, appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment for children with disabilities - and notes how it transformed access to education after over 1 million children were previously excluded from schools. The resolution does not create new policy or funding; it solely commemorates IDEA’s legacy, honors the students and families it has served, and acknowledges educators and advocates who advanced its implementation. This is a symbolic gesture with no direct effect on current law or services.

Glenn Thompson (R) · 29 co-sponsors

in committee · Nevada · House Dec 2, 2025

HRES 856: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Department of Agriculture should use its contingency funds and interchange authority to finance the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

HRES 856 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House of Representatives' view that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) should use its existing contingency funds and interchange authority to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for November 2025. The resolution cites that the USDA holds over $5 billion in contingency funds set aside for emergencies and has legal authority under the Department of Agriculture Organic Act to transfer funds between nutrition programs to maintain SNAP benefits. This would directly support approximately 42 million people relying on SNAP, including 16 million children, 8 million seniors, 4 million people with disabilities, and 1.2 million veterans, preventing disruption during a potential funding gap. The resolution does not create new law but urges the administration to use existing resources to ensure continued food assistance.

Suzanne Bonamici (D) · 51 co-sponsors

in committee · Nevada · Senate Dec 2, 2025

S 2042: Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2025

The Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2025 would maintain existing protections for designated roadless areas within the National Forest System by prohibiting new road construction, reconstruction, or logging in those areas. It directly affects National Forest lands managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, where the Roadless Rule already restricts such activities. The bill’s key mechanism requires the Secretary of Agriculture to enforce these current restrictions without adding new limitations. This policy change preserves existing protections for watersheds, wildlife habitats, recreation opportunities, and culturally significant sites within these roadless areas.

Topics ✓ Environment ✗ Transportation

Maria Cantwell (D) · 30 co-sponsors

in committee · Nevada · Senate Dec 2, 2025

S 1228: A bill to amend the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 to modify the cost-sharing requirement for conservation projects carried out by a qualified youth or conservation corps, and for other purposes.

S 1228 amends the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 to change cost-sharing requirements for conservation projects run by qualified youth or conservation corps on public lands. It increases the federal government's required cost-share from 75% to 90% and decreases the non-federal partner's share from 25% to 10%. This directly affects conservation corps and their partners by reducing their financial burden for projects on public lands. The bill makes no other changes to the Act's provisions.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Nevada · Senate Dec 2, 2025

S 1195: Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act

This bill, the Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act, addresses the checkerboard pattern of land ownership in Pershing County, Nevada, by authorizing the federal government to sell or exchange eligible public land with private landowners through competitive bidding and appraisals. It designates several new wilderness areas (including Cain Mountain, Bluewing, and Selenite Peak) for protection from development and mining while establishing management rules for these areas. The bill also transfers approximately 10 acres of land to be held in trust for the Lovelock Paiute Tribe, with restrictions on gaming use. Proceeds from land sales would be distributed to the state for education (5%), the county for general use (10%), and a special conservation account for further land acquisitions and management.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Nevada · Senate Dec 2, 2025

S 1005: Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act

The Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act transfers approximately 48,302 acres of federal land to be held in trust for Nevada's Moapa Band of Paiutes and Las Vegas Paiute tribes, while establishing 10 special management areas totaling over 300,000 acres for conservation in Clark County. The bill authorizes conveyances of federal land to Clark County and local governments for public purposes including fire facilities, water infrastructure, and affordable housing, with requirements that land be used for specific purposes and may revert to the federal government if misused. It adjusts boundaries for Red Rock Canyon and Sloan Canyon National Conservation Areas and adds several new wilderness areas to the National Wilderness Preservation System. These provisions aim to balance economic development with conservation of natural resources in Southern Nevada.

Topics ✓ Environment ✓ Housing

in committee · Nevada · House Dec 2, 2025

HR 6349: Migrant Due Process Protection Act

The Migrant Due Process Protection Act (HR 6349) would require immigration judges to allow non-citizens in removal proceedings (who are not held in government custody) to request virtual hearings via video or phone. Judges must approve such requests and ensure virtual formats do not disadvantage the individual. This directly affects people facing deportation who are not currently detained by immigration authorities. The bill adds a new procedural option for remote hearings without changing legal standards or outcomes.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Immigration ✓ Technology

in committee · Nevada · House Dec 2, 2025

HR 6348: Transportation Assistance for Olympic and World Cup Cities Act of 2025

This bill establishes a $50 million annual federal fund to support transportation infrastructure for U.S. cities hosting major international sporting events like the Olympics, Paralympics, or FIFA World Cup. It provides grants to eligible entities - including host cities, nearby jurisdictions within 100 miles, and transportation agencies - to fund permanent transportation projects (e.g., road improvements, transit upgrades) that aid event logistics or mitigate traffic impacts, but excludes temporary event infrastructure or bid preparation costs. Assistance is limited to the 5-year period before an event begins through 30 days after it ends. The bill directly affects communities selected to host these events and their surrounding regions, ensuring federal support for sustainable transportation planning tied to the events.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

in committee · Nevada · House Dec 2, 2025

HR 6358: Veteran Education Empowerment Act

HR 6358, the Veteran Education Empowerment Act, creates a federal grant program to help colleges establish or improve dedicated Student Veteran Centers. These centers provide veterans, active-duty service members, and their families with lounge space, benefits counseling, academic support, and mental health services. Institutions must serve significant numbers of veterans and have sustainability plans to qualify for grants, with funding capped at $500,000 per institution over four years. The bill directly affects colleges serving veterans and aims to address challenges like isolation and transition difficulties through centralized campus support.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

Lois Frankel (D) · 42 co-sponsors

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