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in committee · Alabama · House Mar 29, 2023

HR 2368: Agency Accountability Act of 2023

The Agency Accountability Act of 2023 requires most federal agencies to deposit fees, fines, and settlement proceeds into the general Treasury fund instead of retaining them for agency use. This applies to agencies defined under federal law, excluding the U.S. Postal Service and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), which must instead submit annual reports to Congress detailing their collections. The bill also amends budget rules to treat such funds as revenue for budgeting purposes, though exceptions cover whistleblower payments, loan guarantees, and insurance programs. These changes standardize how agencies manage and report certain funds, without altering fee collection practices.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Alabama · House Mar 29, 2023

HR 1139: GUARD VA Benefits Act

HR 1139, the GUARD VA Benefits Act, amends federal law to strengthen penalties for individuals or organizations charging veterans unauthorized fees when helping with VA benefit claims. It directly affects veterans seeking assistance with VA claims and the representatives (like advocates or attorneys) who might charge them fees. The bill adds a new provision making it a violation to solicit, charge, or receive any fee for preparing, presenting, or prosecuting VA claims, punishable by fines under Title 18. This change specifically targets unauthorized fee-charging while excluding fees covered under existing exceptions in sections 5904 or 1984 of the law.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Chris Pappas (D) · 221 co-sponsors

in committee · Alabama · House Mar 28, 2023

HRES 262: Supporting the teaching of climate change in schools.

HRES 262 is a non-binding House resolution supporting the integration of climate change education into K-12 school curricula across the U.S. It urges the Department of Education to collaborate with states and schools to develop science-based climate education standards, promote equitable access for all students, and address climate-induced mental health impacts on youth. The resolution encourages schools to adopt place-based, solution-oriented teaching methods and supports developing vocational programs for renewable energy careers. It does not mandate curriculum changes or allocate funding but calls for research on climate education's impact and collaboration with educators and scientists.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Environment

Barbara Lee (D) · 38 co-sponsors

in committee · Alabama · House Mar 28, 2023

HRES 261: Reaffirming the importance of diplomacy and development in United States-African Union relations, promoting strategic partnerships and shared objectives between the United States and the African Union, and expressing strong support for the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area.

This resolution encourages the African Union (AU) and its member countries to prioritize economic and political reforms that uphold human rights, combat corruption, create an enabling climate for private sector investment, and promote transparent and accountable governance. The resolution also calls on the U.S. President and Secretary of State to carry out initiatives that bolster trade, elevate diplomatic engagement, combat food insecurity, and promote peace in Africa. (AU is a multilateral organization consisting of 55 member states of the African continent.)

in committee · Alabama · House Mar 28, 2023

HR 1818: Aviation Workforce Development Act

HR 1818, the Aviation Workforce Development Act, expands tax-advantaged savings plans (529 plans) to cover costs for specific aviation training programs. It allows funds from these plans to pay for tuition, fees, and required materials at FAA-certified aviation maintenance technician schools (Part 147) or commercial pilot training programs (Part 61 or 141). This directly affects students pursuing careers as aircraft maintenance technicians or commercial pilots by making these training costs more affordable through existing tax-advantaged savings. The bill amends the tax code to include these programs under "qualified higher education expenses" for 529 plan distributions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Transportation

Mike Collins (R) · 162 co-sponsors

in committee · Alabama · House Mar 28, 2023

HR 1831: To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King, an American icon, in recognition of a remarkable life devoted to championing equal rights for all, in sports and in society.

HR 1831 would award Billie Jean King a Congressional Gold Medal to honor her lifelong advocacy for equal rights in sports and society. The bill directs the Secretary of the Treasury to strike the medal and have it presented by congressional leaders, recognizing her pivotal role in advancing women's equality through tennis (including founding the Women’s Tennis Association and securing equal prize money) and her broader impact on society through initiatives like Title IX advocacy.

in committee · Alabama · House Mar 28, 2023

HR 1841: Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act

Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act This bill increases the monthly income limit that is used to determine whether certain Purple Heart recipients are eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Specifically, when making such determinations with respect to Purple Heart recipients who are entitled to SSDI benefits based on combat-related injuries, the Social Security Administration must use the limit that applies to individuals who are blind rather than the lower limit that applies to other SSDI recipients. In addition, the bill phases out SSDI benefits for these Purple Heart recipients, with benefits reduced by $1 for every $4 of earnings in excess of the limit.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Veterans

Austin Scott (R) · 32 co-sponsors

in committee · Alabama · House Mar 28, 2023

HR 1814: FIRE STATION Act

HR 1814, the FIRE STATION Act, creates a federal grant program to help fire departments and emergency medical services (EMS) organizations upgrade or build facilities. It directly affects career, volunteer, and combination fire departments, as well as fire training facilities and nonaffiliated EMS organizations (non-hospital-based EMS groups). The program allocates $750 million for fiscal year 2024, with grants covering facility construction/renovation, safety upgrades (like HVAC or mold remediation), and requiring compliance with current safety codes. Grants are capped at $7.5 million per recipient, must follow Davis-Bacon wage standards, and require annual reporting on fund usage and program effectiveness.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Alabama · Senate Mar 27, 2023

SJRES 22: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans".

This bill (SJRES 22) seeks to block a specific rule issued by the Department of Education regarding federal student loan modifications. It targets the rule titled "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans," which included a one-time debt relief program announced in October 2022. The resolution requests Congress disapprove the rule under the Congressional Review Act, preventing the Department from implementing it. If approved, the rule would have no legal effect, directly affecting how student loan borrowers could access modifications or debt relief under that specific policy.

Topics ✗ Education

Bill Cassidy (R) · 47 co-sponsors

in committee · Alabama · House Mar 27, 2023

HRES 256: Observing the 29th anniversary of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

This resolution observes the 29 th anniversary of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, remembering the victims and survivors. It also recognizes the ongoing efforts of Rwanda to promote peace, reconciliation, and development, as well as reaffirms a commitment to prevent genocide and other mass atrocities.

in committee · Alabama · House Mar 27, 2023

HRES 158: Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of State to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to congressionally appropriated funds to the nation of Ukraine from January 20, 2021 to February 24, 2023.

HRES 158 is a resolution requesting the President and directing the Secretaries of Defense and State to provide the House of Representatives with all documents related to U.S. congressionally appropriated funds sent to Ukraine between January 20, 2021, and February 24, 2023. It requires the transmission of communications (including meeting notes, emails, and recordings), financial records, and expenditure details within 14 days of the resolution's adoption. This procedural resolution seeks transparency about how aid was administered, without altering funding or policy.

in committee · Alabama · Senate Mar 27, 2023

S 979: H–1B and L–1 Visa Reform Act of 2023

This bill would reform the H-1B and L-1 visa programs to prevent fraud, abuse, and displacement of U.S. workers. It requires employers to pay H-1B and L-1 workers wages at or above the highest of three wage levels (prevailing wage, median wage for the occupation, or median wage for skill level 2), prohibits displacing U.S. workers within 180 days of visa placement, and mandates employers to post job openings online for 30 days. The bill creates new enforcement mechanisms including expanded investigation authority for the Department of Labor, imposes penalties for violations (up to $25,000 per violation), and requires employers to provide benefits to foreign workers on the same basis as U.S. workers. It also establishes a new fee for H-1B applications to fund oversight activities and requires employers to submit annual reports on their use of these visas.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment