Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1]
Republican · MT · 12 bills sponsored
SROS Act
# SROS Act Summary I don't have access to the detailed text or provisions of HR 6120 (the SROS Act) from the 119th Congress, so I cannot provide you with specific information about what this bill would do, who it affects, or its key provisions. To get accurate information about this bill, I'd recommend: - Visiting **Congress.gov** and searching for "HR 6120" to view the full text and status - Checking the bill's summary section, which describes its purpose - Reading the sponsor's (Rep. Ryan Zinke's) office materials for his stated intent If you can share the bill's full title or more details about its subject matter, I'd be happy to help explain what it covers in plain language.
Greater Yellowstone Recreation Enhancement And Tourism Act
# Greater Yellowstone Recreation Enhancement And Tourism Act (HR 5102) This bill, sponsored by Representative Ryan Zinke of Montana, aims to enhance recreation and tourism opportunities in the Greater Yellowstone area. While specific details about the bill's provisions aren't available in the summary provided, such bills typically focus on improving visitor infrastructure, access to public lands, or economic development related to tourism in the Yellowstone region. The bill would primarily affect residents and businesses in Montana and surrounding states that depend on or benefit from Yellowstone tourism, as well as visitors to the area. It would also impact how federal lands in the region are managed and developed. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. To learn about its specific provisions—such as what projects it would fund, which lands it affects, or what regulations it would change—you would need to review the full bill text on Congress.gov.
COVID–19 Military Backpay Act of 2025
# COVID-19 Military Backpay Act of 2025 (HR 4871) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would provide back pay to military service members who were affected by COVID-19 related policies or mandates during the pandemic. While specific details about which policies or payments are covered aren't listed in the available information, the bill's title suggests it aims to compensate military personnel for losses or reduced pay they may have experienced due to pandemic-related government actions. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily affect active-duty military members, and potentially veterans and their families, depending on the specific provisions included. The scope of who qualifies and how much compensation they could receive would depend on the bill's detailed language, which isn't provided in this summary. **Current Status** As of now, HR 4871 is in committee, meaning it has been assigned to the appropriate House committee for review and discussion but has not yet advanced to a full House vote. The bill was introduced by Representative Ryan Zinke (R-Montana) in the 119th Congress.
Greater Yellowstone Recreation Enhancement And Tourism Act
# Greater Yellowstone Recreation Enhancement And Tourism Act (HR 4870) **What the Bill Would Do** This bill aims to boost recreation and tourism opportunities in the Greater Yellowstone area, a region spanning parts of Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho that includes Yellowstone National Park and surrounding lands. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically focus on improving visitor facilities, expanding recreational access, enhancing tourism infrastructure, and potentially streamlining permitting processes for recreational activities and businesses in the region. **Who It Affects** The legislation would primarily impact local communities near Yellowstone, tourism operators, recreational enthusiasts, and potentially national forest management. It could also affect federal land managers who oversee the region's public lands. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was sponsored by Representative Ryan Zinke, a Republican from Montana whose district includes parts of the Yellowstone region. The bill would need to advance through committee and pass both chambers of Congress to become law.
LEAD Act of 2025
# LEAD Act of 2025 Summary Unfortunately, I cannot provide a detailed summary of this bill because the information available is very limited. The bill (HR 4753) is currently in committee and sponsored by Representative Ryan Zinke (R-MT), but the specific details about what it would do—such as its stated purpose, key provisions, and who it would affect—are not included in the data provided to me. To get accurate information about this bill, I recommend visiting Congress.gov, where you can search for "HR 4753" to find the full text, a summary of its provisions, and any recent actions taken on it. This will give you the most current and complete picture of what the LEAD Act would actually do if passed.
Streamlining Foreign Military Sales Act of 2025
# Streamlining Foreign Military Sales Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill aims to simplify the process the U.S. government uses when selling military equipment and weapons to foreign countries. Currently, these foreign military sales go through a detailed review and approval process. The bill would streamline these procedures, likely making it faster and easier for other nations to purchase American military equipment and for the U.S. to approve those sales. **Who It Affects and Key Details** The bill would primarily affect U.S. defense contractors and the foreign governments that purchase American military equipment. It could also impact the State Department and Defense Department officials who currently review and approve these sales. By reducing bureaucratic steps, the bill could speed up weapons transactions with U.S. allies and partners, though the specific changes aren't detailed in this summary. **Current Status** As of now, HR 3613 is in committee, meaning it has been referred to the appropriate congressional committee for review and discussion but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Ryan Zinke (R-MT).
Forest Service Accountability Act
# Forest Service Accountability Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** HR 1762 would make changes to how the U.S. Forest Service operates and is held accountable. The bill targets the leadership structure and decision-making authority within this federal agency, which manages nearly 200 million acres of public forests and grasslands across the country. While the specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, the bill's focus on "accountability" typically means establishing clearer oversight or changing how officials can be removed or evaluated. **Who It Affects:** This bill would primarily impact Forest Service employees and leadership, as well as the public who uses national forests for recreation, timber harvesting, and other activities. It could also affect state governments and local communities that depend on Forest Service management decisions regarding land use, wildlife, and natural resources. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Montana) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. To learn the specific provisions and detailed impacts, you can review the full text on Congress.gov or contact your representative's office for more information.
Public Lands in Public Hands Act
# Public Lands in Public Hands Act (HR 718) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would transfer federal public lands to state and local governments. Specifically, it would allow states to petition the federal government to take ownership of public lands currently managed by federal agencies like the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service. The legislation aims to shift control of these lands from federal to state hands, giving states more authority over how the land is managed and used. **Who It Affects** The bill would impact state governments (particularly in Western states where most federal lands are located), landowners and businesses that use public lands for activities like ranching, logging, and mining, conservation groups, and outdoor recreation users. The federal government's ability to manage these lands nationally would be reduced. **Current Status and Key Issue** The bill is currently in committee and has not advanced further in the legislative process. This is a contentious topic—supporters argue states can manage lands more effectively and responsibly for their constituents, while opponents worry that transferring lands could lead to increased extraction of natural resources, reduced public access, and inadequate environmental protections. This bill represents an ongoing debate about whether public lands are best managed at the federal or state level.
FIR Act
# Forest Information Reform Act (HR 598) - Summary **What the bill would do:** The Forest Information Reform Act would change how the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management handle land management plans when new endangered or threatened species are discovered or protected. Currently, when a species becomes legally protected or new information emerges about how existing plans might affect wildlife, these agencies must restart their consultation process. This bill would eliminate that requirement, allowing existing land management plans to continue without mandatory review even when species protections are added or new environmental data becomes available. **Who it affects:** The bill would impact environmental organizations, wildlife advocates, and conservation groups that rely on the consultation process to protect endangered species. It would also affect timber companies, ranchers, and other industries using federal lands, as they could proceed with existing land management plans without delays from new endangered species protections. Native American tribes and the general public concerned with wildlife preservation could also be affected. **Current status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Ryan Zinke (R-MT) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.
Northern Montana Water Security Act of 2025
# Northern Montana Water Security Act of 2025 – Plain Language Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill finalizes a water rights agreement between the U.S. government, the state of Montana, and the Fort Belknap Indian Community (the Gros Ventre and Assiniboine Tribes). It officially recognizes and protects the tribe's water rights, requires the tribe to create its own water management code, and authorizes the federal government to swap state and federal land so additional acreage can be held in trust for the tribe's benefit. The bill also funds wastewater infrastructure improvements for the Blackfeet Indian Reservation and establishes a trust fund to support economic development and tribal programs. **Who It Affects:** Primarily the Fort Belknap Indian Community and Blackfeet tribes in Montana, who gain secured water rights and infrastructure investments. The agreement also involves Montana state officials and federal agencies (Interior and Agriculture departments) who will manage land exchanges and oversee implementation. **Key Provisions:** - Secures the tribe's water rights held in federal trust - Requires the tribe to adopt a water code - Allows federal-state land swaps to expand tribal trust lands (with a prohibition on gaming on transferred lands) - Funds wastewater systems for the Blackfeet Reservation - Creates a settlement trust fund for community benefits **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.
Wildlife Movement Through Partnerships Act of 2025
# Wildlife Movement Through Partnerships Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would create new federal funding and programs to help wildlife move safely across landscapes. It establishes a grant program through the Department of the Interior to fund projects that improve habitats in areas where animals travel and migrate. At least half the grant money must specifically support big game (like elk, deer, and moose) movement corridors. The bill also creates a research program to help states and tribal nations study and better understand where wildlife moves and how to manage these movement areas effectively. **Who It Affects:** The bill impacts wildlife conservation organizations, state fish and wildlife agencies, Native American tribes, landowners, and ultimately the animals themselves. It extends and expands an existing "Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program" that currently works with private landowners. Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts who depend on healthy wildlife populations would also be indirectly affected. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Ryan Zinke (R-Montana) 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. The bill would authorize funding through fiscal year 2031.
Fill the Lake Act
# Fill the Lake Act - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Fill the Lake Act (HR 716) would authorize the federal government to increase water levels in a Montana lake, likely referring to efforts to restore water to a specific lake in the sponsor's district. The bill addresses water management and supply issues in Montana by giving federal agencies the authority to manage water distribution to maintain or raise lake levels. **Who It Affects** This bill primarily affects Montana residents and communities that depend on the lake for water supply, recreation, irrigation, or other uses. It could also impact water users downstream, agricultural operations, and local ecosystems. The legislation is specific to Montana and would not directly affect other states. **Current Status** As of now, the bill remains in committee and has not advanced further through Congress. This means it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. Many bills introduced in Congress never advance beyond the committee stage.