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HR 6008118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

R.I.C.E.’s Whale Act

Policy Area: Animals
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Jan 31, 2026
Latest Action Date
Oct 25, 2024

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 605.

Official Summary

Official summary has not been imported yet.

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Executive Summary

H.R. 6008, titled the R.I.C.E.’s Whale Act, was introduced in the 118th Congress and pertains to the policy area of Animals. The bill's official summary and full text are not available, limiting detailed analysis. The latest recorded legislative action was its placement on the Union Calendar on October 25, 2024. The bill ultimately failed or expired without further progress. Due to the lack of substantive text and summary, specific provisions, objectives, or mechanisms of the bill cannot be determined from the available data.

Bottom Line

H.R. 6008, the R.I.C.E.’s Whale Act, did not advance beyond being placed on the Union Calendar and ultimately failed or expired, with no detailed public information on its content or intended impact.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill is related to the policy area of Animals.
  • No official summary or full text is available for review.
  • The latest legislative action was placement on the Union Calendar on October 25, 2024.
  • The bill status is recorded as Failed / Expired.
  • The bill originated in the House during the 118th Congress.
Who Benefits?

['Cannot be determined due to lack of bill content and summary.']

Potential Concerns

['Absence of official summary and full text limits transparency and public understanding.', 'No information on funding, enforcement, or authority provisions is available.', 'Without content, it is unclear what implementation or oversight challenges might exist.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and was placed on the Union Calendar, which is a procedural step for bills eligible for floor consideration. However, it did not progress further and ultimately failed or expired. The lack of available summary or text prevents detailed contextual analysis of its legislative intent or alignment with broader policy debates.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 1

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Due to lack of content, potential indirect effects cannot be identified or analyzed.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of an official summary and full text for H.R. 6008 restricts the ability to conduct a thorough and transparent analysis. This highlights the importance of timely and complete publication of legislative documents to enable public oversight and informed debate. The bill's failure or expiration without further action suggests limited legislative momentum or prioritization.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 40%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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