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in committee · Alaska · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SRES 147: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.

SRES 147 is a Senate resolution expressing the chamber's position that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) should remain an independent federal agency and not face privatization. It does not create new laws but urges Congress to take action to protect USPS’s current status as a self-sustaining, constitutionally mandated entity serving all communities. The resolution cites USPS’s role in supporting a $1.9 trillion mailing industry, employing over 7.9 million Americans, and maintaining universal service - including critical rural access - without taxpayer subsidies. It emphasizes that privatization could raise prices, reduce services, and harm e-commerce and national infrastructure. The resolution is non-binding and solely reflects the Senate’s expressed view on preserving USPS’s public mission.
Gary C. Peters (D) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · Senate Mar 27, 2025

S 1163: Rural Veterinary Workforce Act

This bill amends the tax code to exclude certain loan repayment assistance from taxable income for veterinary students participating in qualifying programs. It specifically expands the exclusion to cover assistance provided under the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 and similar state programs designed to increase veterinary access in rural areas. Veterinary students who receive this assistance through these designated programs will not owe income tax on the funds. The change applies to assistance received in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes loan repayment assistance from taxable income, providing tax relief for veterinary students in rural programs under qualifying state/federal initiatives.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides tax exclusion for veterinary students in agricultural education programs (via 1977 Act), supporting higher education access and reducing financial barriers for rural veterinary training.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands tax-free loan assistance for rural veterinary students, directly increasing access to veterinary healthcare services in underserved areas.90% confidence
Mike Crapo (R) · 26 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · Senate Mar 27, 2025

S 1183: Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act of 2025

Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act of 2025 This bill establishes a new investment tax credit in the amount of 30% of the basis of any hydropower improvement property. The bill defines hydropower improvement property as property that adds or improves fish passage at a qualified dam; maintains or improves the quality of the water retained or released by a qualified dam; promotes downstream sediment transport and habitat maintenance; upgrades, repairs, or reconstructs a qualified dam to meet safety and security standards; improves public uses of, and access to, public waterways impacted by a qualified dam; removes an obsolete river obstruction; or places into service an approved remote dam. Further, written approval for hydropower improvement property must be obtained from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or state or local officials prior to January 1, 2035. The bill also allows an election to claim the investment tax credit for qualified progress expenses for some types of hydropower improvement property in advance of such property being placed into service. Any investment tax credit amount claimed for qualified progress expenses reduces the amount of the investment tax credit that may be claimed once the hydropower improvement property is placed into service.  The bill authorizes certain entities, including tax-exempt and governmental entities, to treat the investment tax credit for hydropower improvement property as a payment of tax and receive a refund of any overpayment (also known as elective pay).  Finally, the investment tax credit for hydropower improvement property may be transferred (i.e., sold).
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes 30% investment tax credit for hydropower improvements, providing direct tax relief for qualifying projects.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides 30% tax credit for hydropower infrastructure improvements, directly promoting renewable energy development and clean energy infrastructure investment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides 30% tax credit for hydropower projects improving fish passage, water quality, sediment transport, and habitat - directly advancing environmental conservation and river restoration goals.95% confidence
Maria Cantwell (D) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · House Mar 26, 2025

HR 2362: VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2025

HR 2362, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2025, requires lenders using the standard Uniform Residential Loan Application to add a specific disclaimer below the military service question. The disclaimer states: "If yes, you may qualify for a VA Home Loan. Consult your lender regarding eligibility." This affects all lenders nationwide that use this common mortgage application form. The bill also mandates a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study within 18 months to check if at least 80% of lenders are including the required disclaimer on the form.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRequires lenders to inform veterans of VA home loan eligibility, promoting access to existing benefits. GAO study ensures compliance with the disclosure requirement.95% confidence
Monica De La Cruz (R) · 25 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · House Mar 26, 2025

HR 2356: Dual Loyalty Disclosure Act

The Dual Loyalty Disclosure Act (HR 2356) requires candidates for federal office who are citizens of a country other than the United States to disclose their foreign citizenship in their official statement of candidacy. This applies specifically to candidates running for the U.S. House, Senate, or presidency who hold dual citizenship. The bill amends the Federal Election Campaign Act to mandate this disclosure, including the name of the foreign country, as part of the candidate's required filing with the Federal Election Commission. The provision would take effect upon the bill's enactment.
Thomas Massie (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · Senate Mar 25, 2025

SJRES 38: A joint resolution establishing the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.

This bill (SJRES 38) declares the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) valid under the U.S. Constitution, despite an expired 1972 ratification deadline. It asserts that the ERA, approved by 38 states (three-fourths of the total), is now part of the Constitution as if the deadline had never existed. The resolution specifically overrides the time limit set in the 1972 congressional resolution that originally proposed the ERA. It does not alter the ERA's content or create new rights, but formally recognizes its constitutional status based on existing state approvals.
Lisa Murkowski (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · Senate Mar 25, 2025

S 1122: BAH Restoration Act

The BAH Restoration Act changes how the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is calculated for military members stationed in the United States. It requires BAH amounts to equal the actual monthly cost of adequate housing in a member's area, as determined by the Secretary of Defense, adjusted for the member's pay grade and dependency status (e.g., whether they have a spouse or children). This policy directly affects all uniformed service members receiving BAH while serving in the U.S., replacing previous calculation methods with a standard tied to local housing expenses. The bill ensures housing allowances more closely reflect real-world costs in each location.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill increases military housing allowance, directly enhancing compensation and benefits for service members, a key labor and employment concern.75% confidence
Raphael G. Warnock (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Alaska · Senate Mar 25, 2025

S 1130: Mining Schools Act of 2025

The Mining Schools Act of 2025 creates a Department of Energy grant program to fund mining education at eligible colleges and universities. It directly affects accredited mining engineering programs and specific public university departments in states with significant mining economies, aiming to recruit students and strengthen training in critical mineral extraction, environmental reclamation, and domestic supply chains. Grants - limited to 10 annually - must support curriculum focused on rare earth elements, recycling technologies, reducing environmental impacts, and meeting U.S. energy mineral needs. The program authorizes $10 million yearly for fiscal years 2026-2033, with oversight by a Mining Professional Development Advisory Board.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates DOE grants to fund mining engineering programs at colleges, directly increasing higher education funding for specialized curriculum and training.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds mining education for critical minerals essential to renewable energy supply chains, directly supporting clean energy infrastructure development.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly includes environmental reclamation as a training focus, supporting environmental restoration in mining operations.80% confidence
John Barrasso (R) · 13 co-sponsors
passed · Alaska · House Mar 25, 2025

HR 1368: DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act

HR 1368, the DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act, establishes a formal framework for DOE and NASA to collaborate on joint research and development projects. It directs the agencies to coordinate through memoranda of understanding and competitive awards in specific areas like nuclear propulsion systems, quantum computing, space-based solar energy transmission, and earth sciences research. The bill requires the agencies to share data, leverage existing infrastructure, and report on coordination progress to Congress within two years. This legislation does not create new funding but aims to streamline existing research efforts between the two agencies and their partners, such as national laboratories and universities.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly directs DOE-NASA collaboration on space-based solar energy transmission, a renewable energy technology, promoting R&D investment in clean energy infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill includes earth sciences research and space-based solar energy transmission, which could advance renewable energy and environmental monitoring capabilities.65% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds DOE-NASA joint R&D in quantum computing and nuclear propulsion, advancing tech innovation through interagency collaboration and data sharing.85% confidence
Nicholas J. Begich III (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · House Mar 24, 2025

HCONRES 20: Establishing the Congressional Fitness Challenge, and for other purposes.

This bill establishes the Congressional Fitness Challenge, a national program promoting physical fitness for students aged 6-17 in public, private, or home schools. It requires five standardized fitness tests (1-mile run, pull-ups, curl-ups, shuttle run, and sit-and-reach) administered by certified fitness professionals, with performance benchmarks set by age and gender. Participants meeting these benchmarks receive a certificate signed by congressional leaders, with recognition levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold) based on percentile performance relative to peers. The program is funded through existing congressional allowances for Members of Congress to organize local events, overseen by the House Administration and Senate Rules committees.
Abraham J. Hamadeh (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · House Mar 18, 2025

HR 2200: To amend title 14, United States Code, to require the retention of certain enlisted members of the Coast Guard who have completed 18 or more, but less than 20, years of service, and for other purposes.

HR 2200 requires the Coast Guard to retain enlisted members who have completed 18-20 years of service but are otherwise scheduled for separation or discharge. It directly affects Regular Coast Guard enlisted members and Reserve members serving in active status with 18-19 years of service (or 19-20 years) who face involuntary separation or denied reenlistment. The bill mandates retention until the member reaches 20 years of service or for up to two years (for 18-19 years) or one year (for 19-20 years) after their scheduled separation date, whichever comes first. This applies to members not separated for physical disability or cause, ensuring they can complete their service to qualify for retirement benefits.
Jennifer A. Kiggans (R) · 20 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · Senate Mar 14, 2025

S 1072: Stop CARB Act of 2025

This bill repeals federal waivers that allow California to set its own vehicle and engine emission standards under the Clean Air Act. It directly affects California's Air Resources Board (CARB), prohibiting the state from adopting or enforcing standards for nonroad engines (like construction equipment, farm vehicles, and locomotives) or new motor vehicles. Key provisions include removing federal authorization for California's vehicle standards (Section 177) and invalidating all existing waivers for state emission rules. The bill would eliminate California's ability to enforce its own emission requirements for these categories, shifting authority entirely to federal standards.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill repeals federal waivers enabling California's stricter vehicle emission standards (CARB), directly weakening clean transportation regulations that advance renewable energy adoption and reduce fossil fuel dependence.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals federal waivers enabling California's stricter emissions standards, weakening environmental protections by preventing state-level pollution controls on vehicles and engines.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRepeals federal waivers enabling California's stricter vehicle emissions standards, weakening state-level transportation regulations and vehicle safety standards under the Clean Air Act.95% confidence
Mike Lee (R) · 17 co-sponsors
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