Iowa Congressional Bills

in committee · Iowa · House Sep 19, 2024

HJRES 144: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice, relating to "Definition of 'Engaged in the Business' as a Dealer in Firearms".

HJRES 144 is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting a specific rule issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) on April 19, 2024. The resolution seeks to block the ATF's rule that redefined the term "engaged in the business" for firearm dealers, which would have affected how federal licensing requirements apply to certain sellers. If enacted, this resolution would nullify the rule, preventing it from taking effect under procedures in Title 5 of the U.S. Code. The bill directly impacts firearm dealers operating under the current regulatory framework and the ATF's enforcement authority.

Andrew S. Clyde (R) · 130 co-sponsors

in committee · Iowa · Senate Sep 19, 2024

SRES 832: A resolution supporting the designation of September 19, 2024, as "National Stillbirth Prevention Day", recognizing tens of thousands of families in the United States that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.

SRES 832 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating September 19, 2024, as "National Stillbirth Prevention Day." It recognizes the approximately 21,000 stillbirths occurring annually in the U.S., highlights racial disparities in stillbirth rates, and emphasizes the emotional and health impacts on families. The resolution urges the President to issue a proclamation encouraging public awareness and support for evidence-based stillbirth prevention efforts, referencing the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act (Public Law 118-69) as a key resource. It does not create new laws but aims to raise awareness and promote existing prevention initiatives.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Iowa · House Sep 19, 2024

HRES 1474: Supporting the designation of September 19, 2024, as "National Stillbirth Prevention Day", recognizing tens of thousands of families in the United States that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.

HRES 1474 designates September 19, 2024, as "National Stillbirth Prevention Day" to raise awareness about stillbirths, which affect approximately 21,000 U.S. pregnancies annually, with higher rates among Black, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Hispanic families. The resolution recognizes the emotional and health impacts on families who experience stillbirth and links it to increased maternal health risks. It supports existing federal efforts like the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act (Public Law 118-69) and calls on the President to issue a proclamation encouraging public awareness and prevention education. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws or funding but aims to promote research, data collection, and support for affected families.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Iowa · Senate Sep 19, 2024

S 5131: STRATEGIC Act of 2024

The STRATEGIC Act of 2024 establishes a comprehensive framework to counter the People's Republic of China's influence through expanded regulations, sanctions, and oversight measures. The bill directly affects U.S. institutions by prohibiting gifts and contracts from certain Chinese entities, requiring think tanks to disclose foreign funding, and restricting visa issuance for senior Chinese officials. Key mechanisms include amendments to the Foreign Agents Registration Act to strengthen enforcement, creation of new funds to counter Chinese influence, and requirements for reporting on climate cooperation and military installations. The legislation also establishes new oversight for science and technology agreements with China, creates a special envoy office for critical technologies, and implements sanctions against entities involved in South China Sea activities and intellectual property theft.

in committee · Iowa · House Sep 19, 2024

HR 9699: Pay Our Troops Act

HR 9699, the Pay Our Troops Act, ensures military personnel and key support staff continue receiving pay during government funding gaps in fiscal year 2025. It appropriates funds to cover pay and allowances for active-duty troops, Department of Defense civilians, and qualifying contractors supporting military operations, if regular appropriations aren't enacted. The funding remains in effect until the earliest of: a new appropriations law, a funding resolution without such funding, or January 1, 2026. This bill does not change pay rates or create new policies - it guarantees existing pay continuity during budget transitions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Iowa · House Sep 19, 2024

HR 6319: 911 SAVES Act of 2024

HR 6319 (the 911 SAVES Act of 2023) requires the Office of Management and Budget to reclassify public safety telecommunicators as "Protective Service Occupations" within 30 days of enactment. This change corrects their current misclassification in the federal Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system, which is used for statistical data on jobs. The bill directly affects how these professionals - critical in emergency calls involving missing children, active threats, and officer safety - are officially categorized in government workforce data. It does not create new benefits or funding but aims to better recognize their lifesaving role through accurate federal job classification.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

Norma J. Torres (D) · 137 co-sponsors

in committee · Iowa · House Sep 18, 2024

HJRES 163: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule".

This bill (HJRES 163) is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule finalized on May 9, 2024. The EPA rule established new emissions standards for greenhouse gases from fossil fuel power plants (both new and existing) and repealed a previous rule called the Affordable Clean Energy Rule. The resolution would block this EPA rule from taking effect by invoking the Congressional Review Act (Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code). If passed, it would prevent the EPA rule from being enforced, directly affecting fossil fuel power plant operators and the EPA’s regulatory authority over emissions.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

Troy Balderson (R) · 164 co-sponsors

in committee · Iowa · House Sep 18, 2024

HJRES 139: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting".

H.J. Res. 139 is a congressional resolution seeking to disapprove a rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on May 10, 2024. The rule would have established minimum staffing requirements for long-term care facilities and required transparency in Medicaid payment reporting. If passed, this resolution would block the rule from taking effect, preventing these new staffing and reporting requirements from being implemented. The bill directly affects long-term care facilities and Medicaid programs by halting the enforcement of these specific standards.

Topics ✗ Healthcare ✗ Labor & Employment

in committee · Iowa · House Sep 18, 2024

HJRES 133: 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".

HJRES 133 is a congressional resolution seeking to block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule titled "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3." This rule, published in the Federal Register on April 22, 2024, established new emissions requirements for large trucks and commercial vehicles. The resolution, if passed, would prevent the EPA rule from taking effect by formally disapproving it under standard congressional review procedures. The measure directly affects the EPA’s regulatory authority and vehicle manufacturers who would have been required to comply with the proposed standards.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment ✗ Transportation

Russ Fulcher (R) · 59 co-sponsors

in committee · Iowa · House Sep 18, 2024

HJRES 117: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter".

H.J. Res. 117 is a joint resolution that would disapprove an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule concerning the reconsideration of National Ambient Air Quality Standards for particulate matter. The EPA rule, published on March 6, 2024, was part of the agency’s process to review these standards, which set limits for harmful air pollutants. This resolution invokes a congressional disapproval procedure under federal law to block the rule from taking effect. If enacted, the rule would have no force or effect, preserving the existing air quality standards for particulate matter.

Topics ✗ Environment

Rick W. Allen (R) · 86 co-sponsors

in committee · Iowa · Senate Sep 18, 2024

S 1411: Prove It Act of 2023

This bill amends federal regulations to require agencies to better assess how proposed rules impact small businesses, including indirect costs like supply chain effects. It creates a formal process allowing small businesses or their representatives to petition the Small Business Administration (SBA) to review agency claims that a rule won’t significantly affect them. The SBA must then evaluate these petitions within 10 days, potentially ordering agencies to redo their analysis or face penalties. This directly affects small businesses (as petitioners) and federal agencies (as rulemakers), making regulatory impact assessments more transparent and accountable.

in committee · Iowa · House Sep 18, 2024

HR 7890: Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act

This bill expands online privacy protections under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act to cover teens aged 12-17, in addition to children under 13. It requires website and app operators to obtain verifiable consent from parents for children and from teens themselves before collecting personal information. The bill restricts operators from using collected data for individual-specific advertising to children or teens and mandates clear notices about data practices. Operators must provide users with the right to access, delete, and correct personal information they've collected. These requirements apply to websites, online services, and mobile applications that collect information from children or teens or have actual knowledge a user is a child or teen.

Topics ✓ Technology

Tim Walberg (R) · 28 co-sponsors

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