Bill119th CongressFiled May 19, 2026Science, Technology, Communications
S. 4561
CLOSE THE GAP Act
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What it does
A plain-language summary from the Congressional Research Service isn’t available yet for this bill. CRS summaries are typically posted within a few weeks of introduction.
What just happenedJul 15, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY](R-WY)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMay 19, 2026
- Jul 15, 2026Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee - May 19, 2026IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S2375-2377)
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - May 19, 2026IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate