What is the current status of HR 1044?

HR 1044 is currently: Passed House.

Who sponsored HR 1044?

HR 1044 was sponsored by David Valadao (R), Rep.

National Year of the Volunteer

IntroducedFebruary 6, 2025

Passed House1 year ago

Intro

House

Senate

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Sitting in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

Most bills stop at this point and never get a vote.

Water Resources DevelopmentCaliforniaLicensing and registrationsParks, recreation areas, trails

Why This Matters

This bill expresses support for making 2026 a special year to honor volunteers and their contributions. It aims to inspire more people to volunteer and help their communities.

If you volunteer or want to help your community, 2026 could be a year to celebrate your efforts.

Who this affects

volunteers · community organizations

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill supports designating the year 2026 as the National Year of the Volunteer.
2It encourages communities to recognize and celebrate volunteer efforts.
3The bill aims to promote volunteerism across the United States.
4It highlights the importance of volunteers in improving society.
5The bill seeks to inspire more people to get involved in their communities.

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This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to issue seven (currently, three) renewals for portions of the Kaweah Project, which is an existing hydroelectric project in Tulare County, California.

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National Year of the Volunteer

IntroducedFebruary 6, 2025

Passed House1 year ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Sitting in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

Most bills stop at this point and never get a vote.

Water Resources DevelopmentCaliforniaLicensing and registrationsParks, recreation areas, trails

Why This Matters

This bill expresses support for making 2026 a special year to honor volunteers and their contributions. It aims to inspire more people to volunteer and help their communities.

If you volunteer or want to help your community, 2026 could be a year to celebrate your efforts.

Who this affects

volunteers · community organizations

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill supports designating the year 2026 as the National Year of the Volunteer.
2It encourages communities to recognize and celebrate volunteer efforts.
3The bill aims to promote volunteerism across the United States.
4It highlights the importance of volunteers in improving society.
5The bill seeks to inspire more people to get involved in their communities.

Read the detailed summary

Read full document