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H.R. 550

House

National Apprenticeship Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Bobby Scott [D-VA-3]

Passed the House

The House of Representatives has passed this bill. It now moves to the Senate.

In brief

The Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study Act of 2025 requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct comprehensive studies on wildfire risk and insurance availability. The GAO must issue reports analyzing property insurance costs, state regulatory responses to price hikes, and barriers preventing private insurers from offering coverage. Additionally, the agency must evaluate the necessity of a national wildfire risk map and review existing mitigation practices. Introduced by Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA), the bill is currently awaiting consideration in the House Committee on Financial Services.

Votes recorded

Tallies as reported by the House Clerk and the Senate. Individual member votes are available on the linked source page.

  • Passed by voice voteHouse · February 12, 2025Roll call
  • Passed 247-173House · February 14, 2025Roll call

Timeline

Every recorded action, oldest first.

  1. February 12, 2025 · House

    Passed the House

    The House passed the Identify and Eliminate Waste Act, which directs the OMB to identify programs with redundant functions across agencies. The bill passed by a voice vote.

    Passed by voice vote

    Next: Awaits Senate committee referral.

    Source
  2. February 14, 2025 · House

    Passed the House

    The House approved legislation to expand and modernize apprenticeship programs in high-demand labor sectors.

    Passed 247-173

    Next: Sent to the Senate for consideration.

    Source