Gray, Adam [D-CA-13]
Democrat · CA · 7 bills sponsored
Central Valley Water Solution Act
# Central Valley Water Solution Act (HR 6641) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Central Valley Water Solution Act would address water supply and management issues in California's Central Valley, one of the most agriculturally productive regions in the United States. While specific details aren't provided in the basic information available, bills with this title typically focus on improving water distribution systems, addressing drought conditions, and balancing water needs among farmers, cities, and environmental conservation efforts in the region. **Who It Affects** This bill would primarily impact Central Valley residents, including agricultural operations, urban water users, and water agencies in the region. It could also affect California's broader economy, since the Central Valley produces a significant portion of the nation's food supply and depends heavily on water availability. **Current Status** As of the most recent information, HR 6641 remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Adam Gray (D-California), whose district includes part of the Central Valley. *Note: For complete details on specific provisions, you would need to review the full bill text, which would be available on Congress.gov.*
Water Agency and Transparency Enhancement Review (WATER) Act
# Water Agency and Transparency Enhancement Review (WATER) Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The WATER Act aims to improve transparency and oversight of federal water agencies. While specific details aren't provided in the available information, bills with this title typically seek to increase public access to information about how water agencies operate, make decisions, and spend funds. This would likely involve requiring agencies to provide better reporting on their activities, budgets, and environmental impacts. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily affect federal water agencies (such as the Bureau of Reclamation and Army Corps of Engineers) and the public they serve. Water users, environmental groups, and local communities that depend on federal water projects would have increased ability to understand and track agency operations. Taxpayers would benefit from greater oversight of how federal water resources are managed and funded. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 6639 remains in committee, meaning it hasn't yet advanced to a full House vote. The bill was introduced by Representative Adam Gray (D-CA-13) in the 119th Congress. At this stage, the committee is reviewing the proposal, and without additional information, the full list of specific provisions cannot be detailed.
Build Now Act
# Build Now Act Summary I don't have access to the specific details of HR 6640 (Build Now Act) in my current information. To provide you with an accurate, factual summary covering what the bill would do, who it affects, and its key provisions, I would need to review the actual bill text. **I'd recommend checking:** - **Congress.gov** (the official source) - search "HR 6640" for the full bill text, summary, and status - **Representative Gray's official website** for his statement on the bill's purpose - Your representative's office if you want constituent-level information This ensures you get accurate, up-to-date information directly from authoritative sources rather than my potentially outdated knowledge. Would you like guidance on how to navigate these resources, or do you have the bill text you'd like me to help summarize?
STRIVE Act of 2025
# STRIVE Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The STRIVE Act of 2025 (HR 3812) addresses healthcare costs and insurance, with a focus on veterans' medical care. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the summary provided, the bill's dual focus on healthcare affordability and veteran services suggests it aims to either reduce healthcare expenses, expand coverage, or improve medical benefits for military veterans—or some combination of these goals. **Who It Affects** This legislation would primarily impact veterans who receive medical care, though broader provisions related to healthcare costs could affect other Americans' insurance or medical expenses. The bill may also impact the Department of Veterans Affairs, healthcare providers, and insurance markets depending on its specific requirements. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Representative Adam Gray (D-CA-13) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. For more detailed information about the specific provisions and current committee activity, you can check Congress.gov using the bill number HR 3812.
Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2025
# Summary of HR 4849: Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2025 **What the bill would do:** This bill aims to make permanent and expand tax credits that help people afford health insurance purchased through government exchanges (marketplaces). Currently, these subsidies are set to expire after 2025. The bill would remove the income cap that limits who can receive these credits, allowing higher-income households to qualify. It would also repeal certain health-related provisions from a previous law (the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"). **Who it affects and key provisions:** The bill primarily affects people who buy their own health insurance through the healthcare marketplace rather than getting it through an employer. It would expand eligibility beyond the current 400% federal poverty line income limit and increase the amount of premium assistance available to eligible people. By repealing certain Medicaid and Medicare provisions from prior legislation, it would also affect beneficiaries of those programs, though the specific details are incomplete in the available summary. **Current status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Adam Gray (D-California) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.
To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to expand the exemption process under section 7 of that Act with respect to national security and significant adverse national or regional economic impacts.
# HR 3845 Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would modify the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to make it easier to get exemptions from environmental protections when national security or significant economic hardship is at stake. Currently, there's a process (Section 7) that allows certain exemptions, but this bill would expand that process to cover more situations involving national security concerns and major economic impacts on regions or industries. **Who It Affects:** The bill could impact federal agencies working on national security projects, businesses in industries that might conflict with endangered species protections (such as energy, infrastructure, or development), and potentially endangered species themselves. Environmental groups and conservation advocates would likely be affected by any loosening of protections, while project developers facing species-related delays could benefit. **Current Status:** HR 3845 is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. The bill was introduced by Representative Adam Gray (D-California) in the 119th Congress. Without more detailed legislative text available, the specific mechanisms for expanding exemptions are unclear, but the bill's general intent is to streamline the process for obtaining exceptions to endangered species rules in cases involving national security or economic impacts.
Stop Raising Prices on Food Act
# Stop Raising Prices on Food Act – Plain Language Summary **What the bill does:** This bill would require the President to get approval from Congress before imposing or increasing tariffs (taxes on imported goods) on agricultural products from major trading partners. Currently, the President can impose tariffs more independently. The bill specifically targets the five countries that export the most agricultural goods to the U.S., treating the European Union as a single country. Before taking action, the President would need to submit a detailed request to Congress explaining the goal of the tariff and providing supporting evidence. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily affects farmers, food consumers, and the agricultural industry. By requiring congressional approval for tariffs on food imports, it aims to prevent sudden price increases on groceries and other food products that might result from unilateral tariff actions. Consumers could benefit from potentially lower food prices, while the debate reflects disagreements over how to balance agricultural trade policy with food affordability. **Current status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was sponsored by Representative Adam Gray (D-California).