Kansas Congressional Bills

in committee · Kansas · House Dec 1, 2022

HR 9382: Winnebago Land Transfer Act of 2022

Winnebago Land Transfer Act of 2022 This bill takes specified lands in Iowa into trust for the benefit of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. The land is made part of the tribe's reservation.

in committee · Kansas · House Nov 30, 2022

HRES 1501: Expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.

HRES 1501 is a symbolic resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for National Adoption Day (November 19, 2022) and National Adoption Month (November 2022). It encourages the public to raise awareness about children in foster care awaiting permanent families and promotes adoption as a way to provide safety and stability. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes efforts to connect children in foster care with adoptive families, referencing that over 75,000 children joined permanent families on National Adoption Day since 2000. It directly affects public awareness and national recognition of adoption needs, not specific individuals or programs.

Adam Smith (D) · 22 co-sponsors

in committee · Kansas · Senate Nov 30, 2022

S 5152: Concerned Citizens Bill of Rights Act

Concerned Citizens Bill of Rights Act This bill requires state and local governments, as a condition of certain grant funding, to annually (1) report on any of their policies that result in a lack of law enforcement or prosecution of criminal offenses, and (2) certify that they do not have any policies that prohibit money bail for felonies or violent misdemeanors.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

in committee · Kansas · House Nov 29, 2022

HRES 1498: Recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

HRES 1498 is a symbolic resolution recognizing November 2022 as National Native American Heritage Month. It affirms the U.S. commitment to celebrating Native American cultures, heritages, and contributions to American history, including their roles in governance concepts, military service, and cultural fields. The resolution urges all Americans to observe the month through appropriate programs and activities, supporting the recognition of Native American Heritage Day as established by prior law. It does not create new policies or affect specific groups through legislative action.

in committee · Kansas · Senate Nov 29, 2022

S 5145: Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2022

Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act This bill amends the Clean Air Act to address the limitations on Reid Vapor Pressure (a measure of gasoline's volatility) that are placed on gasoline during the summer ozone season, including by applying the Reid Vapor Pressure requirements that are applicable to gasoline blended with 10% ethanol (E10) to gasoline blended with more than 10% ethanol.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · Kansas · House Nov 29, 2022

HR 9357: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require congressional approval of certain actions, and for other purposes.

HR 9357 would require Congress to approve certain actions under the Endangered Species Act before they take effect. Specifically, it would mandate that any species listing, removal from a list, or change in status must be approved by a joint resolution of Congress before becoming effective. This change would directly affect the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service, which currently manage these listings. The bill shifts the authority to finalize these actions from federal agencies to Congress, requiring explicit legislative approval for each species decision.

Topics ✗ Environment

in committee · Kansas · House Nov 29, 2022

HR 9244: Supporting Market Access to Reinvigorate Trade Act of 2022

Supporting Market Access to Reinvigorate Trade Act of 2022 or the SMART Act This bill increases through FY2029 funding to carry out the Market Access Program and the Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program, which are programs administered by the Department of Agriculture to promote exports of U.S. agricultural products.

in committee · Kansas · House Nov 18, 2022

HRES 1483: Supporting the goals and ideals of National Rural Health Day.

HRES 1483 is a symbolic House resolution supporting National Rural Health Day, introduced in November 2022. It recognizes the challenges rural health care faces - including hospital closures, workforce shortages, and barriers to services - impacting approximately 60 million rural residents. The resolution expresses support for the day's goals, celebrates rural health care providers, and affirms a commitment to improving rural health care accessibility and affordability. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new policies or funding but serves as a formal acknowledgment of rural health care needs.

in committee · Kansas · Senate Nov 17, 2022

SCONRES 49: A concurrent resolution expressing support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family and urging that the United States be added as a signatory.

This concurrent resolution affirms the commitments in the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family and applauds the signatory countries for their dedication to advancing women's health, protecting life at every stage while affirming that there is no international right to abortion, and upholding the importance of the family as foundational to society. The resolution calls on President Biden to once again add the United States as a signatory to the Geneva Consensus Declaration.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

in committee · Kansas · House Nov 17, 2022

HCONRES 115: Expressing support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family and urging that the United States be added as a signatory.

This concurrent resolution affirms the commitments in the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family and applauds the signatory countries for their dedication to advancing women's health, protecting life at every stage while affirming that there is no international right to abortion, and upholding the importance of the family as foundational to society. The resolution calls on President Biden to once again add the United States as a signatory to the Geneva Consensus Declaration.

Jim Banks (R) · 28 co-sponsors

in committee · Kansas · House Nov 17, 2022

HRES 1488: Supporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year.

This resolution expresses support for the principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year.

Marie Newman (D) · 43 co-sponsors

in committee · Kansas · Senate Nov 17, 2022

S 5128: Fertilizer SUSTAIN Act

Fertilizer Stewardship, Utilization, Sustainability, Technology, Access, Innovation, and Nourishment Act or the Fertilizer SUSTAIN Act This bill (1) directs the Department of the Interior to designate potash and phosphates as critical minerals, (2) revises the Federal Register and National Environmental Policy Act permitting process for mining and phosphate and potash exploration, and (3) requires the Environmental Protection Agency to allow phosphogypsum to be used in government road projects.

Topics ✗ Environment ✓ Transportation

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