Kansas Congressional Bills

in committee · Kansas · House Mar 2, 2022

HRES 961: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House wing of the United States Capitol and House Office Buildings be open and accessible to the public.

This non-binding resolution, introduced in March 2022, calls for the House wing of the U.S. Capitol and House Office Buildings to reopen to the public, citing the unprecedented closure since March 2020 as the longest in history. It urges removing visitor restrictions like logs and prioritizing public access, noting that other state capitols and public venues operated safely during the same period. As a "sense" resolution, it does not mandate action but expresses the House’s position on restoring public access to a democratic symbol. The resolution specifically targets the House wing (not the full Capitol) and aims to encourage the Capitol Police and House leadership to act.

Bryan Steil (R) · 84 co-sponsors

in committee · Kansas · Senate Mar 1, 2022

S 3715: E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2022

E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2022 This bill repeals certain requirements regarding the use of electronic records in commerce. Specifically, the bill repeals the requirement that consumers must demonstrate their ability to access information electronically in order to consent to the use of electronic records.

Topics ✗ Technology

in committee · Kansas · Senate Mar 1, 2022

S 3718: A bill to prohibit the importation of petroleum and petroleum products from the Russian Federation.

This bill prohibits the importation of all petroleum and petroleum products from Russia into the United States. It directly affects U.S. importers, companies, and businesses that currently bring Russian oil or refined oil products into the country. The law takes effect 15 days after enactment for new imports, with a transition rule allowing products already en route to the U.S. before enactment to still be imported. The bill cites Russia's invasion of Ukraine as justification under international trade security exceptions.

in committee · Kansas · House Mar 1, 2022

HR 6880: Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2022

Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2022 This bill establishes programs and grants to incentivize landlord participation in the Housing Choice Voucher program (i.e., Section 8 tenant-based housing assistance). The bill authorizes the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide one-time incentive payments to landlords, security deposit payments, bonuses to public housing agencies that employ landlord liaisons, and amounts for other recruitment purposes. Additionally, the bill allows dwelling units to meet Housing Choice Voucher program inspection requirements by satisfactory inspection through participation in other housing programs. Landlords not yet participating in a low-income housing assistance program may request inspection by a public housing agency to determine whether the dwelling meets requirements prior to selection by a tenant. Finally, HUD must expand the use of an alternative method of calculating fair market rent for purposes of the Housing Choice Voucher program.

Topics ✓ Housing

Emanuel Cleaver (D) · 17 co-sponsors

in committee · Kansas · House Feb 28, 2022

HJRES 67: 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; Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination".

This joint resolution nullifies the rule titled Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination , which was issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on November 5, 2021. The rule requires health care providers, as a condition of Medicare and Medicaid participation, to ensure that staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

Jeff Duncan (R) · 169 co-sponsors

in committee · Kansas · House Feb 25, 2022

HR 6839: Protecting the Future of America’s Federal Contractors Act

Protecting the Future of America's Federal Contractors Act This bill prohibits federal agencies from evaluating bids and proposals on the basis of information related to noncompliance with a federal contractor COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Specifically, the agency may not, on the basis of COVID-19 federal contractor vaccine mandate noncompliance information (1) unfavorably evaluate the offeror's past performance, or (2) exclude the offeror from being awarded the contract.

Topics ✗ Labor & Employment

in committee · Kansas · House Feb 24, 2022

HRES 932: Expressing support for the designation of February 19 through February 26, 2022, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National Future Farmers of America (referred to in this resolution as "FFA") Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating 70 years of the National FFA Organization's membership magazine, The National Future Farmer, now called New Horizons.

This resolution supports the designation of a National FFA Week. It also (1) recognizes the important role of the National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America) in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and (2) celebrates 70 years of the National FFA Organization's membership magazine.

Tracey Mann (R) · 95 co-sponsors

in committee · Kansas · House Feb 22, 2022

HCONRES 57: Celebrating the first anniversary of the coalition of signatory countries to the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family.

This concurrent resolution celebrates the first anniversary of the signing of the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family.

Jim Banks (R) · 39 co-sponsors

in committee · Kansas · House Feb 22, 2022

HRES 936: Expressing support for the designation of February 16, 2022, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day".

This resolution expresses support for the designation of International Black Aviation Professionals Day. It also encourages the observation of the day through recognition and celebration of the contributions of Black aviation professionals.

Nikema Williams (D) · 21 co-sponsors

in committee · Kansas · House Feb 22, 2022

HRES 800: Recognizing the two-year anniversary of the November 2019 massacre by the Islamic Republic of Iran and condemning the human rights violations by the Islamic Republic of Iran.

This resolution recognizes the two-year anniversary of the November 2019 massacre by Iran. The resolution also condemns the human rights atrocities committed against Iranians by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Finally, the resolution urges the Department of State to restore the recognized death toll of the November 2019 massacre to 1,500.

Jim Hagedorn (R) · 41 co-sponsors

in committee · Kansas · House Feb 22, 2022

HR 6069: Promoting Ties with Taiwan Act

Promoting Ties with Taiwan Act This bill requires the Department of State to submit to Congress a strategy to (1) work with allies and partners to support the expansion of Taiwan's relations and engagement with countries around the world, (2) promote the establishment of Taiwan's presence in countries and partners where Taiwan does not have a permanent presence, and (3) strengthen economic relations and supply chain resilience among Taiwan and like-minded partners to counter threats and malign influences from authoritarian regimes. Within one year of submitting the strategy, the State Department must report to Congress on actions taken to carry out the strategy.

in committee · Kansas · House Feb 19, 2022

HR 6794: Integrating New Technologies to Empower Law Enforcement at Our Borders Act

Integrating New Technologies to Empower Law Enforcement at Our Borders Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to report to Congress a plan to identify and deploy emerging and advanced technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence, automation, and optical radar) to achieve greater situational awareness along the northern and southern U.S. borders between ports of entry. The report shall contain information including assessments of (1) how Customs and Border Protection is currently using such technologies, (2) how such technologies can address border security capability gaps, and (3) the cost of acquiring such technologies.

Topics ✗ Immigration ✓ Technology

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