DIGITAL Applications Act
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AI-generatedSummary of the DIGITAL Applications Act
The DIGITAL Applications Act appears to be a bill focused on modernizing or improving digital and online systems, likely related to government applications or processes — though without an official description, the exact details are limited. Based on its referral to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the bill likely involves digital tools, online permitting systems, or electronic application processes connected to natural resources, public lands, or energy-related agencies such as the Department of the Interior or the Bureau of Land Management.
The bill passed the House of Representatives by a voice vote under a process called "suspension of the rules," which is typically used for less controversial legislation that has broad bipartisan support. It has since been sent to the Senate, where it was referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for further review before any potential Senate vote.
This bill could affect people who interact with federal agencies to apply for permits, licenses, or other approvals related to energy projects or use of public lands. If the bill aims to modernize these systems — for example, moving paper-based applications online — it could make these processes faster and more accessible for businesses, individuals, ranchers, energy developers, or others who regularly work with federal agencies managing natural resources.
Note: Because no official description was provided for this bill, this summary is based on limited available information, including its title and committee referral. For the most accurate and complete details, readers are encouraged to look up the full bill text on Congress.gov.
This summary is AI-generated for informational purposes. Always refer to the official bill text for legal accuracy.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
March 17, 2026
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Mar 17, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1665.
Mar 16, 2026Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 16, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2511-2513)
Mar 16, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 16, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2511-2512)
Mar 16, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2511-2512)
Mar 16, 2026Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-487, Part I.
Feb 4, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 416.
Feb 4, 2026Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Feb 4, 2026Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Feb 4, 2026Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-487, Part II.
Feb 4, 2026Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-487, Part II.
Feb 4, 2026Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-487, Part I.
Feb 4, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 3, 2025Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 51 - 0.
Dec 3, 2025Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 18, 2025Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Nov 18, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9, 2025Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 9, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Apr 9, 2025Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 27, 2025Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 27, 2025Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 27, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Feb 27, 2025