HR7940-119

In Committee

SAFE Pathways Act

119th Congress Introduced Mar 16, 2026

Analysis under review: This bill has generated analysis that may be too generic or incomplete. Clause-level evidence remains available below.

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill expands a appropriation, compliance mandate provision: 2. Consideration of invasive species Section 18 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 811) is amended by inserting after the Secretary of Commerce. the following. It relies on appropriations and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Trade.

Who Benefits and How

The available clause analysis does not identify a specific beneficiary group.

Who Bears the Burden and How

No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.

Key Provisions

  • Expands a appropriation, compliance mandate provision: 2. Consideration of invasive species Section 18 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 811) is amended by inserting after the Secretary of Commerce. the following...

Evidence Chain:

This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for primary purpose and policy domains.

At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill expands a appropriation, compliance mandate provision: 2. Consideration of invasive species Section 18 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 811) is amended by inserting after the Secretary of Commerce. the following.

Key Policy Areas

Trade

Primary Purpose

The bill expands a appropriation, compliance mandate provision: 2. Consideration of invasive species Section 18 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 811) is amended by inserting after the Secretary of Commerce. the following.

Policy Domains

Trade

Legislative Progress

In Committee
Introduced Committee Passed
Mar 16, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Mar 16, 2026

Introduced in House

Mar 16, 2026

Mr. Grothman (for himself, Mr. Pocan, and Mr. Wied) introduced …

Impact analysis is available but no clear stakeholder effects identified. View clause-level analysis →

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Trade
Actor Mappings
"secretary_of_commerce"
→ Secretary of Commerce

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