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in committee · Iowa · Senate Aug 1, 2025

S 2654: Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025

The Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025 aims to strengthen the U.S. biobased products industry by increasing federal procurement of products made from renewable agricultural resources like corn and soybeans. The bill establishes clear definitions for terms such as "biobased product" and "bio-attributed plastic," requires federal agencies to annually increase their purchase of biobased products, and creates a USDA task force to coordinate programs and make recommendations for improvement. It also sets labeling standards to prevent misleading claims about bioproducts and mandates training for federal procurement staff on biobased product purchasing. This legislation directly affects the Department of Agriculture, federal procurement agencies, and manufacturers of biobased products, with the goal of supporting rural economies and reducing reliance on petroleum-based products.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes renewable agricultural resources (corn/soybeans) for biobased products, reducing fossil fuel dependence and supporting sustainable manufacturing per bill summary.85% confidence
Elissa Slotkin (D) · 3 co-sponsors
passed · Iowa · Senate Aug 1, 2025

S 911: Chief Herbert D. Proffitt Act of 2025

This bill amends the Public Safety Officers' Death Benefits Program to include retired law enforcement officers who die or become permanently disabled due to targeted attacks related to their past service. It adds a new eligibility provision (Section 1201(p)) defining "retired law enforcement officer" and covering injuries from attacks specifically motivated by their former role. The law applies retroactively to pending claims and new filings after enactment, with exceptions for cases occurring before 2012. It directly affects retired officers whose service led to targeted violence, expanding their access to death and disability benefits under existing federal law.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands death/disability benefits for retired law enforcement officers injured in attacks motivated by past service, strengthening support for law enforcement within criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands death/disability benefits for retired law enforcement officers injured in attacks related to past service, extending worker benefits to a specific group under employment-related protections.95% confidence
Catherine Cortez Masto (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Iowa · House Aug 1, 2025

HR 4860: U.S.-Taiwan Defense Innovation Partnership Act

HR 4860, the U.S.-Taiwan Defense Innovation Partnership Act, aims to create a formal partnership between the U.S. Department of Defense and Taiwan's defense authorities. It directs the Secretary of Defense to coordinate on defense industrial priorities, streamline research and development, and create market pathways for defense technology startups in both countries. The bill specifically targets collaboration on emerging technologies like drones, microchips, artificial intelligence, missile systems, and surveillance capabilities. This partnership directly affects U.S. and Taiwan-based defense technology companies, particularly startups, by enhancing market access and joint development opportunities.
Zachary Nunn (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Iowa · House Aug 1, 2025

HR 4832: Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025

The Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025 aims to strengthen the U.S. biobased products industry by increasing federal procurement of products made from renewable agricultural resources like corn and soybeans. It establishes new definitions for biobased terms, creates a Biobased Task Force within the Department of Agriculture to coordinate research and promotion, and requires federal agencies to update procurement systems to identify biobased products and train staff on their purchase. The bill mandates annual reporting on procurement progress, creates a labeling system for biobased products, and requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct public education on biobased products. This legislation directly affects farmers, biobased manufacturers, and federal procurement agencies, with the goal of supporting rural economic development.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes renewable agricultural resources (corn/soybeans) for biobased products, aligning with renewable energy development through federal procurement mandates.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes renewable agricultural resources (corn/soybeans) for biobased products, aligning with conservation and sustainable resource use per bill summary.85% confidence
Mark Alford (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Iowa · House Aug 1, 2025

HR 4864: Ethanol for America Act of 2025

This bill requires the EPA to finalize a rule about E15 fuel (15% ethanol blend) labeling and underground storage tank compatibility within 90 days of enactment. It directly affects fuel retailers and underground storage tank owners by mandating that existing tanks are automatically deemed compliant with E15 without needing documentation, and that tanks manufactured after July 2005 or certain fiberglass piping are considered compatible. The bill also requires new tank components installed after the rule's effective date to be compatible with up to 100% ethanol, regardless of current fuel types. These provisions aim to simplify compliance for fuel retailers while expanding flexibility for future fuel blends.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes E15 ethanol blend (renewable fuel) by mandating EPA rules and removing tank compliance barriers, advancing renewable energy adoption in transportation fuel infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFacilitates E15 (15% ethanol) fuel use, promoting renewable biofuel adoption as part of clean energy transition, aligning with environmental protection goals.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates EPA rules for E15 fuel compatibility, promoting renewable fuel adoption in vehicle regulations under transportation infrastructure.85% confidence
Adrian Smith (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Iowa · Senate Jul 31, 2025

S 2610: Streamlining Rural Broadband Act of 2025

This bill repeals the Community Connect Grant program (established under the Rural Electrification Act of 1936) and redirects its unobligated funds to the existing ReConnect broadband program run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It directly affects rural broadband providers and communities that previously relied on Community Connect grants, shifting funding to the ReConnect Program without creating new programs. Key provisions include removing references to the repealed program from other laws and allowing the Secretary of Agriculture to use leftover Community Connect funds for ReConnect loans and grants. The bill streamlines existing funding mechanisms rather than establishing new initiatives.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRedirects unobligated funds to ReConnect broadband program, expanding rural internet access without defunding existing infrastructure.90% confidence
Joni Ernst (R)
in committee · Iowa · Senate Jul 31, 2025

S 2591: Ethanol for America Act of 2025

S 2591, the Ethanol for America Act of 2025, requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to finalize a 2021 proposed rule within 90 days of enactment. It mandates specific labeling for E15 fuel (15% ethanol blend) and sets new compatibility standards for underground storage tanks used by fuel retailers. The bill automatically deems existing tanks compliant with E15, specifies that tanks made after 2005 are compatible, and requires new tank components installed after the rule's effective date to work with fuels up to 100% ethanol. This directly affects fuel retailers and tank owners by removing documentation barriers for E15 use and setting future compatibility requirements.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes ethanol (renewable fuel) via E15 infrastructure standards, labeling, and tank compatibility mandates, advancing renewable energy adoption.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes ethanol (renewable fuel) by mandating EPA rule finalization, E15 labeling, and tank compatibility, aligning with clean energy and reduced fossil fuel dependence.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable transportation by mandating E15 fuel standards and tank compatibility, advancing biofuel adoption in vehicle regulations.92% confidence
Joni Ernst (R) · 5 co-sponsors
passed · Iowa · Senate Jul 30, 2025

SRES 349: A resolution designating the week of August 3 through August 9, 2025, as "National Farmers Market Week".

SRES 349 designates the week of August 3-9, 2025, as "National Farmers Market Week." The resolution recognizes farmers markets for their role in supporting local economies, connecting urban and rural communities, and promoting sustainable agriculture. It does not create new laws or funding but formally acknowledges the sector's contributions to food access, community engagement, and farming livelihoods. This is a ceremonial designation without binding policy changes.
Alex Padilla (D) · 20 co-sponsors
in committee · Iowa · Senate Jul 30, 2025

S 2540: Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Justice Grant Reauthorization Act

The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Justice Grant Reauthorization Act (S 2540) extends federal funding for state and local programs that provide addiction treatment and recovery services to individuals involved in the justice system, such as those in courts or correctional facilities. It updates the authorization period from 2019-2023 to 2026-2030, ensuring continued support through 2030 without altering annual funding amounts. This reauthorization directly affects state and local agencies administering these grants, which help connect people with substance use disorders to treatment while navigating legal processes. The bill does not specify new funding levels but secures program continuity by extending the timeframe for grant distribution.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds addiction treatment in justice system to reduce recidivism, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of rehabilitation and reducing reoffending.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends federal funding for addiction treatment in justice system, directly supporting mental health services and public health programs without restrictions.95% confidence
Sheldon Whitehouse (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Iowa · Senate Jul 30, 2025

S 275: Veterans’ Assuring Critical Care Expansions to Support Servicemembers (ACCESS) Act of 2025

Veterans' Assuring Critical Care Expansions to Support Servicemembers (ACCESS) Act of 2025 This bill addresses the administration of the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP) and other Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care matters. Among other provisions regarding the VCCP, the bill establishes in statute access standards that determine when a veteran is eligible to receive non-VA care through the VCCP, requires the VA to notify veterans regarding their eligibility for care within two business days after the VA is aware the veteran is seeking care, and extends the deadline for the submittal of claims under the VCCP by health care entities and providers. The VA must address its mental health treatment programs by establishing a standardized screening process to determine whether a veteran satisfies criteria for priority or routine admission to a mental health residential rehabilitation treatment program or a program for residential care for mental health and substance abuse disorders, tracking the performance of medical facilities and Veterans Integrated Service Networks in meeting the requirements for mental health treatment screenings and timely admission to treatment programs under such screenings, and establishing an appeal process for when a veteran is denied admission to a covered treatment program or is accepted into a program but not offered bed placement in a timely manner. Additionally, the VA must establish an online self-service module for veterans to request and manage appointments, track referrals, and appeal and track decisions related to requests for care.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands veterans' access to non-VA care via VCCP standards and eligibility notifications, improving healthcare access for servicemembers.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes access standards for VCCP care eligibility and requires VA notifications, expanding veteran healthcare access per support indicators.95% confidence
Jerry Moran (R) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Iowa · House Jul 29, 2025

HRES 620: Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Medicaid.

This resolution (HRES 620) is a symbolic gesture celebrating the 60th anniversary of Medicaid, established in 1965. It does not create new policies, funding, or alter Medicaid's structure; it merely acknowledges the program's history and purpose. The resolution states the House will continue to support Medicaid's role in providing health services to vulnerable groups like children, single mothers, the disabled, and low-income individuals. It is purely commemorative, with no concrete policy changes or legislative action attached.
Gabe Evans (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Iowa · Senate Jul 29, 2025

S 2527: FBI Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2025

This bill strengthens protections for FBI employees who report misconduct or wrongdoing. It prohibits the FBI from punishing staff for whistleblowing, testifying about violations, or cooperating with internal investigations, including during probationary periods. New FBI hires must receive written information about whistleblower rights within 180 days of appointment, and the Attorney General must ensure clear procedures for reporting retaliation. The bill also clarifies the appeals process for employees claiming retaliation, requiring decisions to follow specific legal standards. These changes directly affect all FBI employees who might report safety, security, or ethical concerns.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeStrengthens FBI whistleblower protections, enhancing law enforcement accountability - a key aspect of criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentStrengthens whistleblower protections for FBI employees, preventing retaliation for reporting misconduct, directly advancing workers' rights in employment context.95% confidence
Chuck Grassley (R) · 1 co-sponsor
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