LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]
Republican · CA · 19 bills sponsored
Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act of 2025
# Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act of 2025 – Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would allow homeowners to exclude certain disaster-prevention payments from their federal income taxes. Currently, people can exclude federal disaster relief payments from their taxable income, but they cannot do the same for similar payments from state-run disaster mitigation programs. This bill would create parity by letting homeowners exclude payments they receive from state programs designed to help them make home improvements that reduce disaster damage (like reinforcing roofs or improving drainage). **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects homeowners in states with disaster mitigation programs who receive financial assistance to make their homes more resilient to natural disasters. It could also affect state governments that run these programs and the federal government's tax revenue. **Current Status:** The bill (HR 1849) is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was introduced by Representative Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) in the 119th Congress.
Grazing for Wildfire Risk Reduction Act
# Grazing for Wildfire Risk Reduction Act (HR 1110) Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would allow increased livestock grazing on federal forest lands as a strategy to reduce wildfire risk. The theory behind it is that grazing animals can help reduce the buildup of dead vegetation and dense undergrowth that fuel wildfires. The bill would streamline the environmental review process for grazing permits on federal lands and potentially make it easier for ranchers to expand grazing operations in forest areas. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects livestock ranchers and the ranching industry, who would gain greater access to federal grazing lands. It also impacts federal land management agencies (like the U.S. Forest Service), environmental groups concerned about rangeland impacts, and communities in fire-prone areas. Western states would likely see the most direct effects given where federal forests are concentrated. **Key Provisions and Current Status:** The bill focuses on environmental assessment and monitoring related to using grazing as a fire prevention tool. As of now, HR 1110 is in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been voted on by the full House. It remains in the early stages of the legislative process and would need to clear committee, pass both chambers of Congress, and receive presidential approval to become law.
Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025
# Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill transfers approximately 604 acres of land in California to the Pit River Tribe, making it part of the tribe's official reservation. Most of the land (about 584 acres) is currently managed by the U.S. Forest Service, while the remaining 40 acres is already owned by the tribe. The bill explicitly prohibits gambling operations on any of this transferred land. **Who It Affects** The primary beneficiary is the Pit River Tribe, a Native American nation in California. The transfer also affects the Department of the Interior and Forest Service, which will no longer manage the federal portion of the land. The bill maintains existing public rights-of-way (like roads and highways) on about 20 acres, so public access to those routes would continue. **Current Status** The bill has passed the House of Representatives and is now awaiting action in the Senate. It was sponsored by Representative Doug LaMalfa (R-CA).
ESSENTIAL Act
# ESSENTIAL Act (HR 6200) - Summary I don't have access to the specific details of this bill in my current information. To provide you with an accurate summary including what it would do, who it affects, and key provisions, I would need to review the actual bill text. **What I can tell you:** - Bill number: HR 6200 - Current status: Stuck in committee (hasn't advanced for a vote) - Sponsor: Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-California) - Congress: 119th (current session) **To get accurate information, I'd recommend:** 1. **Congress.gov** - Search "HR 6200" for the full bill text, summary, and updates 2. **Rep. LaMalfa's official website** - Often explains the sponsor's intent 3. **Recent news articles** about the bill for context on its purpose and impact If you can share the bill's summary or key provisions, I'm happy to explain them in plain language for you.
STREAMLINE ACT
# STREAMLINE ACT Summary **What the Bill Does:** The STREAMLINE ACT proposes to streamline federal processes related to Indian lands and resources. While specific details require examining the full text, bills with this focus typically aim to simplify how the federal government handles land transfers, resource rights, or regulatory procedures affecting Native American tribes and their territories. The bill's title suggests it intends to reduce bureaucratic complexity in federal-Indian relations. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would primarily impact Native American tribes and their members, as well as the federal agencies that manage Indian lands and resources (such as the Department of the Interior). It could also affect private parties involved in land or resource transactions with tribes, depending on the bill's specific provisions. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 5696 remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was introduced by Representative Doug LaMalfa (R-California) in the 119th Congress. **Note:** For a detailed understanding of this bill's specific provisions—such as which processes it streamlines, what regulatory changes it makes, and how it balances tribal sovereignty with federal oversight—you would need to review the full legislative text, which is available on Congress.gov.
Flood Insurance for Farmers Act of 2025
# Flood Insurance for Farmers Act of 2025 (HR 5961) **What the Bill Would Do** This bill aims to improve flood insurance access and affordability for farmers. While specific details aren't yet available in the summary information, bills with this title typically address challenges farmers face in obtaining flood coverage for their land, crops, equipment, and buildings—protection that's often difficult to find or too expensive through standard insurance markets. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily benefit agricultural producers and farming operations across the United States. It could also affect insurance companies, the federal flood insurance program, and potentially agricultural lenders who require borrowers to maintain adequate coverage. **Current Status** As of now, HR 5961 is in the committee review stage, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Doug LaMalfa (R-CA). Further details about specific provisions—such as whether it creates subsidies, tax incentives, or new insurance programs—would become clearer as the bill moves through the legislative process and more documentation becomes available.
Rural Hospital Fairness Act
# Rural Hospital Fairness Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Rural Hospital Fairness Act (HR 5821) is a proposed law designed to address financial challenges facing hospitals in rural America. While specific details aren't available in the provided information, bills with this title typically focus on changing how Medicare and Medicaid reimburse rural hospitals, which often receive lower payment rates than urban facilities despite facing higher operational costs and serving uninsured populations. **Who It Affects:** This bill would primarily impact rural hospitals and the communities they serve, which often lack alternative medical facilities. It could also affect Medicare and Medicaid programs, rural healthcare workers, and patients who depend on these hospitals for emergency care and other essential services. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. To become law, it would need to pass committee review, House floor votes, Senate approval, and presidential signature. *Note: For specific provisions and more detailed information about this bill's exact proposals, you would need to review the full text on Congress.gov.*
Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Extension Act
# Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Extension Act (HR 5225) **What the Bill Would Do** This bill aims to provide tax relief to people whose homes or property were destroyed or damaged in wildfires. Specifically, it would extend or modify tax benefits that allow fire victims to avoid certain tax penalties or requirements when they receive insurance payouts or disaster relief funds. The bill appears designed to prevent situations where people who lost everything in fires are hit with unexpected tax bills on top of their losses. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The legislation would primarily affect wildfire victims in California and potentially other fire-prone states. While the bill's exact provisions aren't fully detailed in available information, the title suggests it extends protections for "innocent victims" facing taxation issues after fires—likely addressing how insurance proceeds, federal disaster assistance, or rebuilding funds are taxed. This could include provisions around casualty loss deductions or temporary relief from income reporting requirements. **Current Status** HR 5225 is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. The bill was introduced by Representative Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), whose district includes areas affected by California wildfires. For the bill to become law, it would need to pass both the House and Senate and be signed by the President.
Orland Project Water Management Act
# Orland Project Water Management Act Summary **What It Does** This bill would modify how water is managed and allocated for the Orland Project, a federal water reclamation system in northern California. The specific provisions aren't detailed in the basic bill information available, but the legislation would address water resources funding and supply management for this project. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily impacts California's northern regions that depend on the Orland Project for water supply. This includes agricultural users, local water districts, and communities that rely on the project's water allocation system. The changes could also affect how federal water resources are funded and distributed in the area. **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 Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), whose district includes the project area. For more detailed information about specific provisions, you would need to review the full legislative text on Congress.gov.
Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2025
# Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2025 (HR 3300) aims to address forest management and the safety of firefighters who battle wildfires on public lands. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically focus on issues like reducing wildfire risk through forest management practices, improving funding or resources for wildland firefighters, and updating federal policies related to forest health and fire prevention. **Who It Affects** This legislation would primarily impact wildland firefighters (federal and contract workers who fight wildfires on public lands), communities in fire-prone areas, and federal land management agencies like the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. It could also affect timber companies, environmental groups, and the general public through changes to forest management policies on public lands. **Current Status** As of now, the bill is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-California), whose district includes significant wildland areas.
Keeping Homeownership Costs Down Act
# Keeping Homeownership Costs Down Act (HR 3800) — Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill aims to reduce homeownership costs for Americans, though specific details about the proposed provisions are not publicly available in the summary provided. The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been referred to the relevant House committee for review and discussion but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. **Who it affects:** The bill would primarily impact current and prospective homeowners by potentially lowering expenses associated with buying or owning a home. This could indirectly affect the housing market, mortgage lenders, and related industries, depending on what measures the bill ultimately contains. **Current status:** As of now, HR 3800 is in the committee stage of the legislative process. This is an early phase where lawmakers review the proposal, hold discussions, and may request amendments before deciding whether to advance it for a full House vote. No further action has been taken at this time. *Note: For detailed information about specific provisions, you may want to consult Congress.gov or contact the bill's sponsor's office.*
Protecting Children from Experimentation Act of 2025
# Protecting Children from Experimentation Act of 2025 (HR 3688) ## What the Bill Would Do This bill, introduced by Representative Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), aims to restrict certain medical or scientific experimentation on children. However, the bill summary provided contains limited specific details about which experiments would be prohibited or what protections would be added. To understand the bill's exact scope, you would need to review the full legislative text. ## Who It Affects and Current Status The bill would primarily affect children, medical researchers, healthcare providers, and institutions conducting pediatric studies. It is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. Until the bill advances and more details are publicly available, its precise impact cannot be fully assessed. **Note:** For a complete understanding of this bill's specific provisions and requirements, you would need to consult the full text available on Congress.gov, as the summary information provided here is minimal.
Locally Led Restoration Act of 2025
# Locally Led Restoration Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Locally Led Restoration Act of 2025 (HR 3637) would shift forest management and land restoration decisions from federal agencies to local communities and state governments. Rather than having the federal government make decisions about how to manage forests and natural areas, the bill would give more authority to county governments, local organizations, and states to plan and carry out restoration projects on federal lands within their areas. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** This bill primarily affects people who depend on or care about forest management, including timber companies, environmental groups, rural communities, and recreation users. The specific provisions are not detailed in the available information, but the bill's title suggests it would prioritize locally-driven approaches to land restoration—potentially including forest thinning, fire prevention, wildlife habitat improvement, and other conservation work. **Current Status** As of now, HR 3637 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced in the House but has not yet been voted on by the full chamber. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a Republican from California.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt".
# Summary of HJRES 78 **What the Bill Does** This bill would overturn a 2024 decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that classified a specific population of longfin smelt fish in the San Francisco Bay-Delta region as endangered. If passed, the bill would remove federal protections for this fish species under the Endangered Species Act, meaning the government would no longer be required to protect its habitat or regulate activities that might harm it. **Who It Affects and Key Details** The bill primarily affects California's San Francisco Bay-Delta region and any industries or water management activities in that area. Longfin smelt are small fish native to the Pacific Coast. The bill uses a congressional procedure called "disapproval," which allows Congress to reject specific government regulations. The endangered species listing had triggered federal requirements to protect the fish's habitat, which some argued could affect water management and agriculture in the region. **Current Status** The bill has already passed the House of Representatives. It would need to pass the Senate and be signed by the President to become law. This is one example of congressional efforts to review and overturn federal environmental regulations.
TORCH Act
# TORCH Act Summary **What It Does:** The TORCH Act would speed up forest management projects on federal lands by reducing environmental review requirements. Specifically, it would allow the Forest Service to quickly remove "high-priority hazard trees" (dead or dying trees that pose fire or safety risks) without conducting lengthy environmental impact assessments. The bill also would allow the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management to skip re-consulting with the Fish and Wildlife Service on certain projects, streamlining the approval process. **Who It Affects:** This bill primarily affects federal forest management agencies and communities in areas with federal forests. It could impact environmental groups concerned about habitat protection, timber companies that manage forests, and residents in wildfire-prone regions. Western states like California (the bill's sponsor's home state) would likely see the most direct effects. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee in the House of Representatives and has not yet been voted on. It reflects an ongoing debate between those who prioritize faster forest management to reduce wildfire risks and those who want to maintain environmental protections and species consultations before federal land activities are approved.
Pacific Flyway Habitat Enhancement Act
# Pacific Flyway Habitat Enhancement Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** HR 1420 would enhance and protect wildlife habitats along the Pacific Flyway—a major migration route for birds traveling between Canada and Mexico. The bill aims to improve wetlands, grasslands, and other natural areas that migratory birds depend on for food, rest, and breeding. By restoring these habitats, the legislation is intended to support healthy bird populations and the ecosystems they're part of. **Who It Affects:** This bill would primarily benefit migratory bird species and the ecosystems they depend on. It could also affect farmers, landowners, and conservation organizations in western states, particularly California and other Pacific coast regions, where habitat restoration projects might take place. Hunters, birdwatchers, and outdoor enthusiasts who depend on these wildlife populations could see benefits as well. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 1420 remains in committee, meaning it hasn't yet advanced to a full vote in the House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Doug LaMalfa (R-California). Without more detailed information about specific provisions, it's unclear whether the bill focuses on funding, regulatory changes, or land management approaches, but the core intent is wildlife habitat protection along a critical migration corridor.
Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2025
# Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would eliminate the 12% federal excise tax (a sales tax) currently charged on heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and tractors when they are first sold. These are large commercial vehicles that weigh over certain thresholds and are used for highway transportation. Currently, the money from this tax goes into the Highway Trust Fund, which pays for roads, bridges, and other surface transportation projects across the country. **Who It Affects** The bill would directly benefit truck manufacturers and companies that purchase heavy trucks and trailers, as they would no longer pay this 12% tax. Indirectly, it could affect highway infrastructure funding since the tax currently generates revenue for road and bridge maintenance and improvements. Supporters might argue lower costs could benefit consumers through cheaper shipping, while critics would likely be concerned about reduced funding for infrastructure projects. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced in the House but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full chamber. It was sponsored by Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA).
End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act of 2025
# End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act of 2025 (HR 2202) **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would prohibit federal funding from being used for gender-affirming medical treatments and related services. If passed, it would restrict Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs from covering procedures and medications associated with gender transition, including surgical procedures and hormone therapy. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily affect transgender and non-binary individuals who rely on federal health insurance programs (Medicare and Medicaid) to cover gender-affirming care. It could also impact medical facilities and healthcare providers who currently receive federal reimbursement for these services, as well as federal employees and military personnel who access care through federal health benefits. **Current Status** As of now, HR 2202 is in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. The bill was introduced by Representative Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) in the 119th Congress. No additional legislative action has been taken, so it remains in the early stages of the legislative process.
Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025
# Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill extends a federal funding program that provides money to states and counties with significant federal land holdings. Specifically, it would continue payments through 2026 and allow counties to use these funds for projects through 2028. The program was originally created in 2000 to support rural schools and communities in areas where the federal government owns large portions of land (like national forests). **Who It Affects** Rural counties and school districts, particularly in western states, would benefit from continued funding. The bill also establishes or extends the role of "resource advisory committees"—local groups that help decide how these funds should be spent on community projects—through 2028. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was introduced by Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) in the 119th Congress.