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in committee · Arkansas · Senate May 2, 2024

SRES 669: A resolution designating October 10, 2024, as "American Girls in Sports Day".

This is a commemorative Senate resolution (SRES 669), not a law. It designates October 10, 2024, as "American Girls in Sports Day" to recognize the impact of women in sports and support for Title IX protections. The resolution calls on sports organizations to protect biological women and girls in competition, referencing claims about biological differences and displacement in championships. As a symbolic resolution, it has no legal effect and does not change existing policies or laws.
Marsha Blackburn (R) · 39 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · Senate May 2, 2024

SRES 670: A resolution strongly condemning the rise of antisemitism on campuses of institutions of higher education across the United States.

SRES 670 is a Senate resolution condemning the rise of antisemitism on U.S. college campuses, citing a 700% increase in incidents since October 7, 2023, as tracked by Hillel International. It specifically criticizes campus administrators who enabled antisemitic activities, including protests expressing support for Hamas and targeting Jewish students. The resolution urges the Department of Education to ensure colleges comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination based on national origin - including antisemitism. It directly affects Jewish students, Israeli students, and campus administrators, while calling for enforcement of existing civil rights protections. The resolution does not create new laws but serves as a formal statement of condemnation and a call for accountability.
Tim Scott (R) · 30 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · Senate May 2, 2024

S 4240: No Bailouts for Campus Criminals Act

This bill prohibits federal student loan forgiveness for individuals convicted of crimes related to protests at colleges or universities. Specifically, it blocks loan forgiveness under the Higher Education Act or other Department of Education programs for people convicted of offenses under federal or state law tied to protest conduct at higher education institutions. It applies to federal student loans (including those under the Higher Education Act and Health Education Assistance Loans) but does not affect repayment requirements. The policy directly targets loan forgiveness eligibility, not loan repayment, for those convicted of protest-related offenses.
Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts student loan forgiveness under Higher Education Act for protest-related convictions, limiting financial aid access for higher education students.90% confidence
Tom Cotton (R) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · Senate May 2, 2024

S 4250: Defense Innovation and Small Business Momentum Act of 2024

This bill exempts small defense contracts under $7.5 million from standard cost data requirements, directly affecting small businesses and nontraditional defense contractors. It creates a new program under federal law allowing these entities to receive simplified contracts for innovative technology projects without submitting detailed cost data. The Secretary of Defense must update procurement regulations (DFARS) to implement this streamlined process across all relevant contracts. The policy change aims to accelerate contracting for smaller, innovative projects while maintaining oversight for larger awards.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyStreamlines procurement for innovative defense tech projects by exempting small contracts from cost data requirements, directly advancing tech development for small businesses.85% confidence
Marco Rubio (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Arkansas · Senate May 2, 2024

S 4258: Protect and Serve Act of 2024

This bill creates a new federal criminal offense for assaults on law enforcement officers that cause serious injury or involve specific circumstances like crossing state lines, using interstate commerce, or employing firearms. It increases penalties to up to 10 years in prison for assaults causing serious injury, with life imprisonment if death occurs or kidnapping/killing is involved. The bill requires the Attorney General to certify federal prosecution is necessary before proceeding, unless states lack jurisdiction or have requested federal involvement. It directly affects law enforcement officers (including federal, state, and local) by establishing new federal penalties for certain assaults against them.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for assaults on officers, expanding criminalization per oppose indicators (increases mandatory sentences, expands criminalization).95% confidence
Thom Tillis (R) · 20 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · Senate May 2, 2024

S 4237: ELITE Vehicles Act

The ELITE Vehicles Act would repeal federal tax credits for purchasing electric vehicles and related infrastructure. Specifically, it eliminates the existing credit for new electric vehicles (previously under Section 30D), the credit for previously-owned clean vehicles (Section 25E), and the credit for commercial clean vehicles (Section 45W). It also removes electric vehicle recharging stations from the alternative fuel refueling credit. These changes would take effect 30 days after enactment, directly affecting individuals and businesses that currently claim these tax benefits when buying or installing qualifying electric vehicle equipment.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals federal tax credits for EVs, increasing tax burden on buyers and opposing tax relief policies that support clean energy adoption.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals tax credits for EVs and infrastructure, weakening incentives for renewable energy adoption in transportation.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals federal tax credits for electric vehicles and infrastructure, removing key financial incentives that advance climate change mitigation and clean energy adoption.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill eliminates federal tax credits for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, directly reducing support for clean technology adoption and limiting EV market growth95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRepeals federal tax credits for EVs and infrastructure, eliminating incentives that fund sustainable transportation adoption and infrastructure development.95% confidence
John Barrasso (R) · 19 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · House May 2, 2024

HR 8231: James Earl Jones Congressional Gold Medal Act

HR 8231, the James Earl Jones Congressional Gold Medal Act, authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to actor James Earl Jones in recognition of his distinguished career in theater and film, and his role in advancing inclusion and equal opportunities for people of all backgrounds in the entertainment industry. The Treasury will strike the medal with an image and inscription of Jones, and may produce and sell bronze duplicates to cover costs, with proceeds deposited into the U.S. Mint's public enterprise fund. This bill serves as a ceremonial honor with no new legal requirements or policy changes.
Michael Lawler (R) · 194 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · Senate May 1, 2024

SJRES 74: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3".

This joint resolution seeks congressional disapproval of a specific Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule setting greenhouse gas emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles (Phase 3). If passed, it would nullify the EPA rule (published April 22, 2024) under the Congressional Review Act, preventing it from taking effect. The rule directly affects manufacturers of trucks and buses by establishing new requirements for reducing emissions. The resolution does not create new standards but aims to block the existing EPA rule through a formal disapproval process.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks EPA rule setting GHG emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles, weakening clean energy regulations.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentSeeks to nullify EPA greenhouse gas emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles, weakening environmental regulations by preventing stricter emissions requirements from taking effect.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill seeks to block EPA emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles, weakening regulatory requirements directly affecting transportation vehicle regulations.90% confidence
Dan Sullivan (R) · 44 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · Senate May 1, 2024

SJRES 75: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles".

This joint resolution seeks to block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that would set new emissions standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles sold in model years 2027 and later. It directly affects automakers, as the rule would require them to meet stricter pollution limits for these vehicles. The resolution uses a congressional disapproval process under federal law to prevent the EPA rule from taking effect. If passed, the rule would be invalidated, meaning automakers would not need to comply with the 2027+ emissions standards outlined in the EPA's April 2024 proposal.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks EPA emissions standards for vehicles, opposing stricter pollution limits that would advance clean energy standards for automakers.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks EPA emissions standards for vehicles, preventing stricter pollution controls required under the proposed rule.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill blocks EPA emissions standards for vehicles, weakening regulatory requirements under transportation vehicle regulations.92% confidence
Pete Ricketts (R) · 48 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · Senate May 1, 2024

S 4233: HOA Act

S 4233 (the "HOA Act") restricts federal funding for housing undocumented immigrants until the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) certifies sufficient resources exist to house all homeless veterans. It prohibits using federal funds for housing undocumented immigrants (except those in DHS custody or federal prisons) until the VA Secretary submits a certification based on HUD homelessness data and specific federal benchmarks. The bill directly affects undocumented immigrants seeking housing assistance and prioritizes federal resources for homeless veterans. Key provisions require the VA to use 2019 federal homelessness benchmarks and define "veteran" per federal law (38 U.S.C. §101). This creates a funding delay for immigrant housing tied to VA's certification of veteran housing capacity.
Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill prohibits federal funding for housing undocumented immigrants (except specific cases), directly defunding housing assistance for this group, aligning with 'defund' indicator under 'oppose'.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts federal funding for housing undocumented immigrants, directly limiting access to a key service per bill's prohibition on using funds for housing except in DHS custody/federal prisons.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates VA certification of sufficient veteran housing resources before funding immigrant housing, prioritizing homeless veterans' needs.85% confidence
John Kennedy (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · House Apr 30, 2024

HR 8166: To require the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations requiring that optional combat boots worn by members of the armed forces wear be made in America, and for other purposes.

HR 8166 requires the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations within 180 days mandating that any combat boots worn by military members as part of their optional gear (not standard-issue uniforms) must be entirely manufactured in the United States. This applies specifically to soldiers who choose to wear their own combat boots beyond the uniform provided by the military. The regulations require all materials (grown, reprocessed, or produced in the U.S.) and components (manufactured entirely in the U.S.) to meet the "made in America" standard. The bill directly affects service members purchasing optional combat boots, changing the requirement for those specific items to be wholly U.S.-made.
Nikki Budzinski (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · House Apr 29, 2024

HRES 1174: Supporting the goals and ideals of Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month.

House Resolution 1174 (HRES 1174) is a symbolic resolution supporting April's Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month. It recognizes math and statistics as foundational to STEM fields and everyday life (like technology and cybersecurity), while highlighting the need for greater diversity in math careers based on 2022 data showing underrepresentation of women and minorities in math PhDs. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise public awareness of these fields' importance through annual recognition. It is an annual statement, not a policy change, focused on celebrating math and statistics' role in innovation and inclusion.
Young Kim (R) · 5 co-sponsors
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