Idaho Congressional Bills

in committee · Idaho · Senate Apr 28, 2025

S 868: MEGOBARI Act

The MEGOBARI Act requires the U.S. Secretary of State to suspend the U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership Commission until Georgia demonstrates progress toward democratic reforms and advancing its EU/NATO aspirations. It authorizes sanctions - including visa bans and property blocks - against Georgian officials (including parliament members and senior government leaders) who obstruct Euro-Atlantic integration or engage in corruption undermining Georgia’s sovereignty. The bill mandates a U.S. strategy for Georgia relations within 90 days and a report on Russian intelligence influence in Georgia within 180 days. These measures directly target Georgian government officials and political actors, with sanctions applying to those deemed to block democratic progress or Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic path.

in committee · Idaho · House Apr 28, 2025

HR 633: TAKE IT DOWN Act

The TAKE IT DOWN Act makes it a crime to intentionally share intimate images or digital forgeries of people without their consent, with penalties of up to 2 years in prison for adults and 3 years for minors. It requires major online platforms to establish a 48-hour process for victims to request removal of such content, with platforms protected from liability when acting in good faith. The bill defines "digital forgery" as AI-generated content that appears authentic and applies to websites and apps primarily hosting user-generated content, excluding email services and broadband providers. The Federal Trade Commission will enforce these notice and takedown requirements. This legislation directly affects victims of nonconsensual intimate content, the platforms hosting such material, and individuals who distribute it.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Idaho · House Apr 17, 2025

HR 2930: PROTECT the Second Amendment Act

HR 2930, the PROTECT the Second Amendment Act, prevents landlords and housing authorities from banning or imposing extra restrictions on lawfully possessed firearms in specific federally assisted housing. It directly affects tenants living in properties covered by HUD or USDA housing programs, including public housing, Section 8 voucher recipients, and other subsidized rental units. The bill explicitly allows residents to possess firearms within their own dwelling units or while moving through common areas to reach their unit, without additional prohibitions. This changes existing policies in these housing programs by mandating that firearm possession cannot be restricted solely based on housing type.

Topics ✓ Housing

in committee · Idaho · Senate Apr 10, 2025

S 1404: Combating Organized Retail Crime Act

The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act amends federal law to strengthen legal tools for addressing organized retail crime, including theft from stores, online, and supply chains. It establishes a new Organized Retail and Supply Chain Crime Coordination Center within the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate Federal, State, local, and tribal law enforcement efforts. The Center will share information, assist with investigations, track crime trends, and provide training to combat these crimes. The bill expands legal definitions to include organized retail crime as a specific category and requires annual reports on the Center's activities. The Center will operate for 7 years before sunset.

Chuck Grassley (R) · 49 co-sponsors

in committee · Idaho · Senate Apr 10, 2025

S 1415: Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act

This bill amends the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 to exclude certain veterans' disability benefits from income calculations for housing assistance. Specifically, it excludes disability benefits received under Chapter 11 or 15 of Title 38 (veterans' benefits) when determining eligibility for the Section 8 supported housing program and other housing assistance. It directly affects disabled veterans receiving these specific benefits by making them less likely to be disqualified from housing programs due to their disability income. The change applies to income eligibility determinations under HUD-administered housing assistance programs, not to the definition of adjusted income itself.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Veterans

in committee · Idaho · House Apr 10, 2025

HR 2840: Housing Supply Frameworks Act

The Housing Supply Frameworks Act (HR 2840) directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to create federal guidelines and best practices for state and local governments to reform zoning rules that restrict housing supply. It focuses on practical changes like reducing parking minimums, allowing more housing types (e.g., duplexes, accessory dwellings), streamlining approval processes, and increasing density near transit - aiming to address a nationwide housing shortage affecting cost-burdened households. The guidelines, developed with public input from planners, developers, and community groups, are intended to help states and localities voluntarily adopt reforms that increase housing availability across income levels. States and localities that adopt these recommendations must report progress to Congress within five years, though the bill does not mandate specific changes or provide direct housing construction funds.

Topics ✓ Housing

Mike Flood (R) · 25 co-sponsors

in committee · Idaho · Senate Apr 9, 2025

S 1384: Abortion Funding Awareness Act of 2025

This bill requires states that use federal Medicaid funds to pay abortion providers to submit detailed annual reports to the federal government. The reports must include specific payment amounts, purposes, comparisons to prior years, the number of abortions performed, gestational age, and abortion method for each provider. States must also publish these reports online, and the federal government must compile and publish a summary for Congress. The law directly affects states administering Medicaid who fund abortions, mandating transparency about these payments using plain language definitions of "abortion" and "abortion provider."

in committee · Idaho · Senate Apr 8, 2025

S 1336: A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grant program to address forestry workforce development needs, and for other purposes.

S 1336, the "Jobs in the Woods Act," creates a federal grant program to support forestry workforce training in underserved rural communities. It provides funding for eligible entities (like nonprofits, tribes, local governments, and colleges) to develop training programs in areas meeting specific criteria: nonmetropolitan, low-income, small-population communities with reliable broadband access. Grants range from $500,000 to $2 million per award for up to 4 years, with priority given to programs addressing aging forestry workforces and youth migration, and partnerships with schools. The program is authorized to receive $10 million annually from 2025 through 2029.

Topics ✓ Environment ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Idaho · Senate Apr 8, 2025

S 1355: REPAIR Act of 2025

The REPAIR Act of 2025 creates new rules for challenging environmental project approvals required under federal law. It sets a 120-day deadline for filing challenges to project approvals and limits courts to remanding approvals (sending them back for review) rather than vacating them, unless there's an immediate threat to health or the environment. The bill establishes a mediation process where project sponsors and federal agencies must work with the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council to fix approval issues within 60 days. It also requires a public database tracking cases not resolved within 90 days of filing.

Topics ✗ Environment

in committee · Idaho · House Apr 7, 2025

HR 2672: Religious Workforce Protection Act

HR 2672, the Religious Workforce Protection Act, extends temporary nonimmigrant status for religious workers whose applications for permanent residency (green cards) are delayed due to visa backlogs. It directly affects religious workers (such as pastors or missionaries) who are principal or derivative beneficiaries of pending immigrant petitions under specific visa categories, allowing them to maintain their work status beyond the usual 5-year limit while their green card applications are processed. Key provisions include granting extensions until a final decision is made on their adjustment of status application, modifying rules to allow limited job flexibility for these workers, and exempting them from a 1-year foreign residence requirement if they left the U.S. due to the prior 5-year cap. The bill aims to prevent religious workers from losing their legal status during lengthy immigration processing.

Topics ✓ Immigration

Mike Carey (R) · 37 co-sponsors

in committee · Idaho · Senate Apr 4, 2025

SJRES 45: 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 "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

Senate Joint Resolution 45 seeks to block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that would have allowed California to enforce its Advanced Clean Cars II vehicle emission standards. The resolution uses the congressional disapproval process under federal law to declare the EPA rule invalid, preventing California from implementing its stricter pollution controls for cars and trucks. If passed, this resolution would stop the rule from taking effect, meaning California could not override federal vehicle emission standards with its own requirements. The bill directly affects California's ability to set state-level environmental regulations for motor vehicles and the EPA's regulatory authority.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment ✗ Transportation

in committee · Idaho · Senate Apr 4, 2025

SJRES 46: 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 "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

SJRES 46 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule concerning California's vehicle emission standards. The rule, submitted in 2023, relates to California's pollution control requirements for motor vehicles, including advanced clean trucks, zero-emission airport shuttles, and heavy-duty engine emissions. This resolution would block the rule from taking effect using a specific federal disapproval process under Title 5 of the U.S. Code. If passed, the rule would have no legal force, meaning California's current standards would remain without the EPA's formal approval for these specific provisions.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment ✗ Transportation

Deb Fischer (R) · 21 co-sponsors

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