Require the federal government to provide public notice when dangerous weather events are expected to impact national parks.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with HOWIE Act?
The HOWIE Act is currently H.R. 8012 and has been held in the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since March 18, 2026. The committee members must choose to hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because committees do not take action on them. This effort has seen no recorded progress since March 18, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by HOWIE Act (H.R. 8012 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 3705 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3705 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Michael Lawler (R-NY)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.