Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8]
Democrat · WA · 17 bills sponsored
To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to collaborate with various entities, and to establish a grant program, as a means of supporting nurseries and seed orchards, and for other purposes.
# HR 7712 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** HR 7712 would direct the U.S. Department of Agriculture to work with various partners and create a new grant program to financially support nurseries and seed orchards. While the bill's full details aren't specified in the information provided, the focus is on helping these agricultural businesses through federal funding and collaboration with other organizations. **Who It Affects** This bill would primarily benefit nursery operators and seed orchard owners—businesses that grow plants, seeds, and tree seedlings. It could also indirectly affect farmers and others in the agricultural supply chain who depend on these businesses for plants and seeds. **Current Status** HR 7712 was introduced by Representative Kim Schrier (D-Washington) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. The bill has not advanced to become law.
Know Before You Drive Act
# Know Before You Drive Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** The Know Before You Drive Act would require used car dealers and private sellers to disclose known defects, accidents, flood damage, odometer tampering, and other significant issues before selling a vehicle. The bill aims to protect consumers by ensuring they have accurate information about a vehicle's history and condition before making a purchase. It establishes federal standards for these disclosures and allows consumers to take legal action against sellers who fail to provide required information or deliberately mislead buyers. **Who It Affects:** This bill primarily impacts used car buyers and sellers. Car dealerships and private individuals selling used vehicles would need to comply with new disclosure requirements. Consumers purchasing used cars—particularly those in the used vehicle market where information asymmetry can be problematic—would gain stronger protections and legal recourse if sellers withhold or misrepresent vehicle history. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 7377 is in committee and has not advanced to a full House vote. The bill was introduced by Representative Kim Schrier (D-WA) in the 119th Congress. Like most bills at the committee stage, it requires committee review and approval before it can move forward for consideration by the full House.
Capping Costs for Consumers Act of 2026
# Capping Costs for Consumers Act of 2026 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill, officially called the Capping Costs for Consumers Act of 2026, aims to limit expenses that consumers face, though the specific details of which costs and how they would be capped are not provided in the available information. The bill is sponsored by Representative Kim Schrier (D-Washington) and has been introduced in the House of Representatives. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. It is still in the early stages of the legislative process. Without access to the bill's detailed text or specific provisions, it's difficult to determine exactly which industries or consumer costs it addresses, who would be most affected, or what mechanisms would enforce any cost caps. **Note:** For a complete understanding of this bill's impact, you would need to review the full legislative text on Congress.gov or wait for committee reports that outline the specific provisions and expected effects.
EAT Healthy Foods from Local Farmers Act
# Summary of the EAT Healthy Foods from Local Farmers Act (HR 6697) **What the Bill Would Do** This bill, sponsored by Representative Kim Schrier (D-WA), is designed to support local food systems and help Americans access fresh produce from nearby farms. While specific details aren't publicly available yet, the bill's title suggests it aims to make it easier for people to buy healthy foods directly from local farmers, potentially through mechanisms like expanding farmers' markets, improving farm-to-consumer programs, or increasing federal support for local agricultural initiatives. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily benefit local farmers, consumers looking for fresh produce, and potentially communities with limited access to grocery stores. It could also impact federal agricultural policy and funding priorities. **Current Status** HR 6697 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. Bills at this stage often undergo review, discussion, and potential modifications before moving forward. *Note: Full legislative details are limited in available sources. For complete information about specific provisions and funding mechanisms, check Congress.gov or the bill's official text.*
Partnerships for Agricultural Climate Action Act
# Partnerships for Agricultural Climate Action Act (HR 6341) **What It Would Do** This bill aims to help farmers and ranchers reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change through voluntary partnership programs. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the summary provided, bills with this title typically establish grant programs, technical assistance, and incentives for agricultural practices that lower emissions—such as improved soil management, methane reduction from livestock, and renewable energy adoption on farms. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily impact farmers and ranchers across the country, along with agricultural organizations and conservation groups that work with them. It may also affect the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which would likely administer any new programs created. **Current Status** HR 6341 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but not yet voted on by the full House. At this stage, it's being reviewed and discussed in the relevant committee before it can move forward. The bill has not yet become law. *Note: More detailed information about specific provisions would be available through Congress.gov or the bill's full text.*
Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Amendments of 2025
# Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Amendments of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would amend the existing Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA), a federal program that provides loans and financing to help communities build and upgrade water infrastructure projects. While the specific amendments aren't detailed in the available information, such bills typically expand funding availability, lower borrowing costs, simplify the loan application process, or broaden the types of projects eligible for financing. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would primarily benefit municipalities, water districts, and water utilities that need funding for infrastructure projects. It could also indirectly affect residents in communities with aging water systems, lead contamination concerns, or insufficient wastewater treatment facilities—essentially any area needing water infrastructure improvements but lacking sufficient local funding. **Current Status:** The bill (HR 6229) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Kim Schrier (D-WA) and is currently in committee. This means it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives, so its passage is uncertain at this stage. The committee reviews the proposal to determine whether to recommend it for a full vote.
Improving Child Care for Working Families Act of 2025
# Improving Child Care for Working Families Act of 2025 **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill aims to make child care more affordable and accessible for working families. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the summary provided, bills with this title typically focus on expanding child care assistance programs, increasing funding for child care services, or providing tax credits to help families offset child care costs. The goal is to reduce the financial burden of child care expenses that often prevent parents—particularly mothers—from working or force families to choose between paying for care and other necessities. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would primarily benefit working families with children who struggle with child care expenses. It could also affect child care providers, employers who offer child care benefits, and state governments that administer child care assistance programs. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Kim Schrier (D-Washington) and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House. For a complete understanding of the specific provisions, you would need to review the full bill text on Congress.gov.
ENABLE Conservation Act of 2025
# ENABLE Conservation Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Does:** The ENABLE Conservation Act of 2025 (HR 5365) is a proposed federal law currently under consideration in Congress. While specific details about the bill's provisions aren't available in the summary provided, bills with "conservation" in their title typically aim to protect natural resources, wildlife habitats, or public lands through various mechanisms like funding, land management policies, or environmental protections. **Who It Affects:** This bill would likely impact environmental organizations, outdoor recreation industries, property owners in affected areas, and the general public who use public lands and natural resources. Federal land management agencies would also be involved in implementing any new policies. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Kim Schrier (D-WA) and is currently in committee review, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. At this stage, it's still in the early legislative process and would need to move through committee, pass a House vote, go through the Senate, and receive presidential approval to become law. *Note: More detailed information about specific provisions would be needed for a complete analysis. I'd recommend checking Congress.gov or the bill's official text for comprehensive details.*
Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act
# Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act Summary **What It Does:** This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)—the agency that oversees hydropower dam licenses—to provide Congress with annual reports detailing the status of each hydropower dam's relicensing application. Hydropower dams need to renew their licenses periodically, and this bill aims to make that process more transparent by creating a consistent reporting requirement. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects hydropower companies seeking to renew dam licenses, FERC officials who process these applications, and Congress members overseeing energy policy. Indirectly, it may impact consumers and communities affected by hydropower operations, as increased transparency could influence licensing decisions. **Current Status:** The bill has passed the House of Representatives and is a renewable energy-focused measure. The legislation focuses on process transparency rather than changing the actual licensing rules, making it a relatively straightforward administrative reform.
State Public Option Act
# State Public Option Act Summary **What It Would Do** The State Public Option Act would allow states to offer a "public option" — a government-run health insurance plan based on Medicaid — that uninsured people could buy into starting in 2026. States would have the choice whether to participate. The bill also sweetens the financial incentive for states to expand Medicaid by guaranteeing them higher federal funding rates, regardless of when they expand. Additionally, it would require state Medicaid programs to cover sexual and reproductive health services, including abortion. **Who It Affects** This bill primarily affects uninsured Americans who don't qualify for Medicaid, people in states that haven't expanded Medicaid, and state governments that would decide whether to offer the public option. It could also affect healthcare providers and pharmaceutical companies serving Medicaid patients. **Current Status** The bill (HR 3995) is currently in committee and has not yet advanced to a full House vote. It was introduced by Rep. Kim Schrier, a Democrat from Washington state, during the 119th Congress.
National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025
# National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025 - Summary **What It Does:** This bill aims to increase the use of controlled, planned fires—called "prescribed burns"—to reduce dangerous wildfire risks and improve forest health. The legislation would provide funding and support for federal agencies to conduct more of these burns on public lands, establish training programs for prescribed fire personnel, and create new hiring opportunities for firefighters and technicians. It also addresses air quality concerns that arise from smoke produced by these controlled burns. **Who It Affects:** The bill impacts federal land management agencies (like the Forest Service), firefighting professionals and first responders, rural communities near public lands, environmental and forestry workers, and the general public concerned with wildfire prevention and air quality. It specifically includes provisions to support veteran employment and increase diversity in fire management careers. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee review, meaning it has been introduced but hasn't yet advanced to a full congressional vote. As legislation still in the early stages of the process, it would need committee approval and support to move forward for consideration by the full House of Representatives.
Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2025
# Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2025 **What the bill would do:** This bill would expand Medicare coverage for diabetes self-management training—educational programs that teach people with diabetes how to manage their condition. Currently, Medicare has limitations on who can provide this training and how much coverage is available. The bill would allow more types of healthcare providers (not just doctors) to offer these services, guarantee patients receive at least 10 initial hours of training plus 2 additional hours yearly, and prevent Medicare from denying coverage for training deemed medically necessary by doctors. **Who it affects and key provisions:** The bill primarily affects Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes who need education and training on managing their condition. It also impacts healthcare providers who offer this training, potentially expanding job opportunities for nurses, dietitians, and other practitioners. An additional provision requires Medicare's innovation center to test whether providing this training online is effective and to measure any impact on costs and patient outcomes. **Current status:** The bill is currently in committee (HR 3826), meaning it has been introduced but not yet voted on by the full House. It was sponsored by Representative Kim Schrier, a Democrat from Washington.
To amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to waive the matching funds requirement under the specialty crop research initiative, and for other purposes.
# HR 3656 Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would allow the U.S. Department of Agriculture to waive the requirement that grant recipients match federal funding dollar-for-dollar when applying for Specialty Crop Research Initiative grants. Currently, if an organization receives a federal grant for research on specialty crops (like fruits, vegetables, and nuts), they must contribute their own matching funds equal to the grant amount. This bill would give the USDA flexibility to skip this requirement in certain cases. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects agricultural research organizations, universities, and farming groups that pursue federal grants to study specialty crops. By removing the matching funds requirement, smaller or less-funded organizations might find it easier to access federal research money. Specialty crop farmers could indirectly benefit if more research projects are conducted on improving their products. **Current Status** HR 3656 was introduced by Representative Kim Schrier (D-Washington) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.
AG RESEARCH Act
# AG RESEARCH Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The AG RESEARCH Act is a bill that would support and fund agricultural research programs in the United States. While specific details aren't fully outlined in the available information, bills with this focus typically aim to increase funding for research into farming techniques, crop development, sustainability, soil health, or other agricultural innovations. This type of legislation generally seeks to help American farmers stay competitive and address challenges in food production. **Who It Affects** This bill would primarily affect farmers, agricultural researchers, universities with farming programs, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Consumers could indirectly benefit through potential improvements in food production and agricultural practices. The bill was introduced by Representative Kim Schrier, a Democrat from Washington State. **Current Status** As of now, the bill remains in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. Many bills introduced in Congress remain in committee and never advance further. To become law, it would need to pass through committee review, gain approval from the House, pass the Senate, and be signed by the President.
To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the program of payments to childrens hospitals that operate graduate medical education programs.
# HR 2960 Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would renew federal funding for a program that pays children's hospitals to operate training programs for doctors in their early medical careers (called graduate medical education). These training programs are essential for developing pediatricians and other child health specialists. The bill updates and extends the legal authority for these payments, which would otherwise expire. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects children's hospitals across the country that train new doctors, as well as medical residents and fellows who participate in these programs. Indirectly, it affects families and communities served by these hospitals, since the training programs help ensure a pipeline of qualified pediatric doctors. **Current Status** HR 2960 is currently pending in a congressional committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Kim Schrier (D-WA) in the 119th Congress.
Kids’ Access to Primary Care Act of 2025
# Kids' Access to Primary Care Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill aims to improve children's access to primary care by increasing what Medicaid pays doctors and other healthcare providers. Specifically, it would require Medicaid to pay at least as much as Medicare does for primary care services. The bill also expands which types of providers qualify for these higher payments, including obstetricians (doctors who deliver babies) and other practitioners currently not fully covered. The goal is to make primary care services more attractive to healthcare providers, potentially encouraging more of them to accept Medicaid patients. **Who It Affects and Key Details** The bill primarily affects children covered by Medicaid (the government insurance program for low-income families) and the healthcare providers who serve them. It requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to study how many children are enrolled in Medicaid, how many providers participate, and what payment rates look like before and after the bill takes effect. This research would help assess whether the higher payments actually improve access to care for children. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but not yet voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was sponsored by Rep. Kim Schrier (D-WA).
Forest Data Modernization Act of 2025
# Forest Data Modernization Act of 2025 - Summary **What It Does:** This bill would modernize how the U.S. Forest Service tracks the condition of America's forests. Currently, the Forest Service's Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program collects data on things like wildfires and forest health. This bill would expand that program to include tracking forest carbon—an important metric for understanding climate change impacts and forest management. It would also require the Forest Service to develop better, standardized methods for collecting forest data nationwide and to use more advanced technology like remote sensing (satellite imagery) to gather information. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects the Forest Service and forest management agencies, but has broader implications for anyone interested in forest health, climate change, and land conservation. Landowners, environmental organizations, and policymakers who use forest data for decision-making would benefit from more comprehensive and consistent information. **Key Provisions:** The bill requires the Forest Service to update its strategic plan within six months and every five years after that, outlining how it will track land cover changes and carbon data. It emphasizes creating nationally consistent data collection methods and expanding the use of modern technology to improve data gathering efficiency and accuracy. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee (as of the 119th Congress) and has not yet been passed.