Bills/H.R. 1820

FLASH Act

FLASH Act

In CommitteeEnvironmentHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
Signed

Plain Language Summary

# FLASH Act Summary The FLASH Act (HR 1820) is a bill sponsored by Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) that addresses multiple issues related to border security, land management, and environmental concerns. Based on its subject categories, the bill appears to tackle immigration enforcement at the southern border while also addressing environmental and land management issues on federal lands near the border region.

The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. While the specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, the bill's scope suggests it would likely affect border communities, federal land agencies (like the Department of the Interior), law enforcement, and potentially environmental protections in border areas. The range of subjects—from immigration to wildlife habitat to hazardous waste—indicates the bill attempts to coordinate multiple policy areas in border regions, possibly streamlining processes or adjusting regulations to allow greater access to federal lands for border security purposes. **Status:** The bill remains in committee review, meaning it has not advanced to a full House vote. To understand the specific impacts and provisions, you would need to review the bill's full text on Congress.gov.

Advertisement

Latest Action

March 11, 2025

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Subjects

Border security and unlawful immigrationCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightDepartment of the InteriorDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFiresForests, forestry, treesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHomelessness and emergency shelterIntergovernmental relationsLand use and conservationPest managementRoads and highwaysSecuritiesSolid waste and recyclingWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Sponsor

23 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
March 4, 2025
Last Updated
March 11, 2025
Read Full Text on Congress.gov →
Advertisement