ACRES Act
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AI-generatedACRES Act – Plain English Summary
The ACRES Act is a federal bill that has passed the House of Representatives and is currently moving through the Senate. Based on its name and the committees handling it — which focus on public lands, forests, and mining — this bill likely deals with the management, conservation, or use of federal lands and natural resources. However, because no official description or bill text has been provided, the specific details of what the bill proposes are not available for review.
What is known is that the bill was approved by the full House through a voice vote under an expedited process, which is typically reserved for less controversial legislation. In the Senate, it was referred to the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, where a subcommittee held hearings and the full committee voted to move it forward without any changes. These steps suggest the bill has had relatively smooth progress through Congress.
Important Note: Because no official bill text or description was provided, this summary cannot fully explain what the ACRES Act specifically does, who it affects, or how it would change current law. To get the complete and accurate details of this legislation, readers are encouraged to look up the bill directly on Congress.gov, where the full text and official summary are publicly available. Searching for "ACRES Act" along with the relevant Congress session should bring up the complete information.
This summary is AI-generated for informational purposes. Always refer to the official bill text for legal accuracy.
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
March 4, 2026
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Mar 4, 2026Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Feb 12, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jan 22, 2025Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H244-246)
Jan 21, 2025Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 21, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 204.
Jan 21, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 21, 2025On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H244-245)
Jan 21, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H244-245)
Jan 21, 2025Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Jan 3, 2025Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Jan 3, 2025