Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3]
Republican · FL · 15 bills sponsored
NEST Act
# NEST Act Summary I appreciate your request, but I'm unable to provide a detailed summary because the bill information available is incomplete. The record shows this is HR 7422 from the 119th Congress, sponsored by Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL), and it's currently in committee, but the specific subjects and provisions aren't listed in the data provided. To give you an accurate plain-language summary, I would need access to the bill's actual text or more detailed information about what it proposes. I'd recommend checking **Congress.gov** (the official congressional database) or **Congress.gov's bill page for HR 7422**, where you can find: - The full bill text - A summary of provisions - Current status updates - Sponsor statements This will ensure you get accurate, complete information about what the bill would actually do and who it affects.
DIGITAL Applications Act
# DIGITAL Applications Act Summary **What It Does:** This bill would require the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service to create online portals where companies and organizations can submit, track, and manage applications to install communications equipment (like cell towers, antennas, and transmission equipment) on federal public lands and National Forests. Currently, these requests are handled through a less organized process. The bill also requires these agencies to notify the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) when their portals launch, and the NTIA would link to them on its website for easier public access. **Who It Affects:** This primarily affects telecommunications companies, internet service providers, and other communications businesses that want to build or upgrade infrastructure on federal lands. It could also indirectly benefit the general public by streamlining the process for expanding broadband and wireless coverage to rural or remote areas. Federal land management agencies would need to invest in building and maintaining these online systems. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee (HR 1665, introduced in the 119th Congress by Rep. Kat Cammack of Florida). It has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill is relatively straightforward and administrative in nature, focused on modernizing how these agencies handle applications rather than changing policy on whether such equipment should be allowed on public lands.
Public Safety Communications Act
# Public Safety Communications Act Summary **What the Bill Does** The Public Safety Communications Act would officially establish an Office of Public Safety Communications within the federal government and give it legal authority to oversee two major emergency communication systems. The office would manage grant programs to help local communities upgrade to Next Generation 9-1-1 systems (modern, internet-based emergency call systems that can receive texts, photos, and videos in addition to voice calls), and it would oversee FirstNet, the nationwide communications network designed for firefighters, police, paramedics, and other emergency responders. **Who It Affects** This bill primarily affects emergency response agencies and the communities they serve. Local police, fire, and EMS departments would benefit from federal funding to modernize their 9-1-1 infrastructure, while emergency responders would use the FirstNet network for communications during emergencies. Indirectly, all Americans could benefit from improved emergency services and faster response times. **Current Status** The bill is currently under review in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. It was introduced by Representative Kat Cammack, a Florida Republican.
Algorithmic Transparency and Choice Act
# Algorithmic Transparency and Choice Act (HR 6253) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would require social media platforms and online services to be more transparent about how their algorithms work—the hidden computer systems that decide what content users see in their feeds. The legislation would give users more control by allowing them to choose how algorithms rank and display content, rather than having platforms make these decisions automatically. Companies would also need to disclose how their algorithms affect children and teens specifically, addressing concerns about child safety and screen time. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill primarily targets large tech companies that operate social media platforms and online services. Users would benefit from greater visibility into how platforms operate and more options to customize their experience. Key requirements include: companies must explain their algorithmic systems in understandable language, provide users with choices about algorithm settings, and create special protections for minors. The bill also focuses on how algorithms impact marketing and advertising shown to users. **Current Status** As of now, HR 6253 remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill is in the early stages of the legislative process and would need committee approval and broader congressional support to advance further.
Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act
# Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act Summary **What It Would Do:** This bill targets federal programs that receive annual funding but lack current legal authorization to spend money. It would gradually reduce budgetary allocations for these programs over three years and ultimately eliminate them if they aren't re-authorized by Congress. The bill uses the Congressional Budget Office's annual list of expired or expiring authorizations to identify which programs are affected. **Who It Affects:** The bill would impact any federal agencies or programs operating under expired or expiring spending authorizations—potentially affecting a wide range of government services depending on which programs are listed in the CBO report. Citizens and organizations relying on these programs could face reduced services or complete elimination if Congress doesn't formally re-authorize them during the three-year period. **Current Status:** HR 143 is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. The bill was introduced by Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) in the 119th Congress. It would require Congressional action to pass both chambers before becoming law.
Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Modernization Act of 2025
# Women's Health and Cancer Rights Modernization Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill aims to update and modernize women's health protections related to cancer care and treatment. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically address insurance coverage requirements for cancer-related treatments, breast reconstruction after mastectomy, and other cancer-related health services for women. The exact changes proposed would be contained in the bill's full text. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily affect women with cancer diagnoses, insurance companies, and healthcare providers. It may also impact employers who offer health insurance plans to their employees, as federal health insurance requirements could apply to their coverage offerings. **Current Status** As of now, the bill is in committee (the legislative stage where bills are reviewed and debated before a full congressional vote). It was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL). The bill has not yet advanced to a floor vote. **Note:** To understand the specific provisions of this bill, you would need to review the complete legislative text, which would provide detailed information about what changes are being proposed.
COP Act of 2025
# COP Act of 2025 Summary I don't have access to the specific details of HR 4783 (COP Act of 2025) to provide you with an accurate summary of what the bill would do, its key provisions, or who it affects. While I can see it's a House bill sponsored by Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) that's currently in committee, I cannot reliably tell you what "COP" stands for or what the bill's substantive content is without access to the actual legislative text. **To get accurate information about this bill, I'd recommend:** - Visiting Congress.gov and searching for "HR 4783" - Reading the bill's official summary and text - Checking the House committee's website where it's being reviewed This will ensure you have current, factual information directly from official sources.
Farmers Feeding America Act
# Farmers Feeding America Act (HR 4314) Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Farmers Feeding America Act is a proposed law currently under review in Congress. Based on its title, the bill appears designed to support American farmers in food production, though specific details about its provisions are not publicly available in the summary provided. Without access to the bill's full text or detailed description, the exact mechanisms—whether through funding, policy changes, regulatory relief, or other measures—cannot be specified. **Who It Affects:** If passed, this legislation would primarily impact American farmers and potentially consumers who depend on domestic food supplies. It may also affect agricultural businesses, rural communities, and federal agencies involved in farming regulations or support programs. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. To learn more about the specific provisions and the bill's current progress, you can search for "HR 4314" on Congress.gov, which provides full bill text and detailed status updates.
Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025
# Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025 - Summary **What the bill does:** If passed, this bill would require the U.S. Department of Commerce to take the lead in promoting American use and development of blockchain technology—the digital ledger system that powers cryptocurrencies and other applications. The Commerce Department would advise the President on blockchain policies and create advisory committees to help businesses and developers adopt the technology and establish best practices for its use. **Who it affects:** This bill primarily affects tech companies, cryptocurrency firms, and other businesses interested in blockchain technology, as well as the federal government's approach to emerging digital technologies. It could influence how blockchain technology is regulated and developed in the U.S., potentially affecting consumers who use blockchain-based services. **Current status:** The bill has already passed the House of Representatives and is now in the Senate for consideration. Its passage would position the Commerce Department as the main federal authority guiding blockchain adoption and policy in America.
Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act
# Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act (HR 1520) **What It Does** This bill prohibits hospitals and organ transplant programs from automatically denying transplants to people with disabilities. Currently, some transplant centers may reject disabled applicants based solely on their disability status. The bill allows medical professionals to consider a disability only if they determine it's genuinely medically significant to the transplant procedure itself. Importantly, if a person with a disability has a strong support system to help them follow medical requirements after transplant, their disability cannot be used as a reason to deny them. The bill also requires transplant centers to make reasonable policy changes to improve access for people with disabilities. **Who It Affects** The law would primarily affect people with disabilities seeking organ transplants, as well as hospitals, transplant centers, and organ procurement organizations. It gives patients the right to challenge denials they believe are discriminatory and empowers the Department of Health and Human Services to enforce compliance. **Current Status** The bill passed the House of Representatives and is now moving through the legislative process. The bill is named after Charlotte Woodward, a woman with Down syndrome whose transplant access became a focal point in discussions about disability discrimination in medical care.
Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2025
# Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2025 Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would prohibit federal health care programs—including coverage for federal employees, Medicare, Medicaid, and other government-funded health plans—from using a specific cost-measurement tool called "quality-adjusted life years" (QALYs) when deciding which treatments to cover or how much to reimburse doctors and hospitals. QALYs essentially assign different values to health outcomes based on factors like age, disability status, or terminal illness. The bill argues this practice unfairly discriminates against people with disabilities by potentially limiting their access to treatments. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily affects people enrolled in federal health programs (federal employees, Medicaid recipients, Medicare beneficiaries) and people with disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and developmental disabilities who depend on these programs for coverage decisions. It also impacts the healthcare system broadly, as it could change how treatment effectiveness and costs are evaluated. **Key provisions:** Besides banning QALYs from federal health decisions, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to produce annual reports documenting how QALYs negatively impact people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The bill also cuts funding for the Prevention and Public Health Fund by an unspecified amount over fiscal years 2026-2031. **Current status:** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House.
App Store Freedom Act
# App Store Freedom Act (HR 3209) - Summary **What It Would Do:** The App Store Freedom Act would limit the control that major tech companies have over their app stores and the fees they charge. While specific details aren't available in the basic information provided, bills with this title typically aim to allow app developers to distribute software outside official app stores (like Apple's App Store or Google Play) and reduce mandatory commission fees that platforms currently take from app sales. **Who It Affects:** This bill would impact three main groups: (1) app developers and software companies who currently must pay commissions to major tech platforms, (2) large tech companies like Apple and Google that operate app stores, and (3) consumers who use smartphones and other devices. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it's in the early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. To get a complete picture of the bill's specific provisions and requirements, you would need to review the full text on Congress.gov.
ABC Act
# Summary: ABC Act (HR 2491) I appreciate your request, but I'm unable to provide a substantive summary because the bill information provided doesn't include the full text or details about what "ABC" stands for or what the legislation actually proposes. The summary you've shared only shows: - **Sponsor**: Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) - **Status**: Currently in committee (hasn't been voted on yet) - **Type**: House bill in the 119th Congress **What you'd need to know more**: To give you an accurate, plain-language explanation of who it affects and what it would do, I would need the bill's full title (what ABC stands for), its stated purpose, and its key provisions. **Where to find this**: You can look up the complete bill details on Congress.gov by searching "HR 2491" to see the full text, summary, and any amendments. If you can provide those additional details, I'd be happy to summarize it clearly for a general audience!
Defund NPR Act
# Defund NPR Act Summary **What the bill would do:** If passed, this bill would stop the federal government from providing money to National Public Radio (NPR) and prevent public broadcasting stations from using federal funds to pay NPR dues or buy NPR programming. Currently, NPR receives federal funding through grants and support, and public radio stations around the country use federal dollars to help pay for NPR content. **Who it affects:** This would impact NPR directly, public radio stations nationwide that rely partly on federal dollars to operate, and listeners who tune into NPR programming. Public broadcasting stations would need to find alternative ways to fund NPR programming or choose different content sources. **Current status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. Many bills introduced in Congress do not advance beyond the committee stage.
Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025
# Summary of the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025 **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would change how federal regulations are approved by requiring Congress to explicitly approve major new rules before they can take effect. Currently, federal agencies can implement regulations unless Congress takes action to stop them. Under this bill, that process would reverse for "major rules"—those with significant economic impact. A rule would be considered "major" if it affects the economy by $100 million or more annually, significantly increases costs for consumers or businesses, or substantially impacts competition, jobs, or innovation. **Who It Affects and Key Details:** This bill would affect federal agencies, businesses, and consumers by potentially slowing the regulatory process. It essentially gives Congress a veto power over major regulations. The bill preserves the existing review process for smaller, non-major rules. Supporters argue this increases congressional oversight and prevents costly regulations. Critics might counter that it could slow necessary protections or burden Congress with approving hundreds of rules. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House.