Kentucky Congressional Bills

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Jun 7, 2022

SJRES 52: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

This joint resolution blocks a proposed U.S. military sale to Egypt, specifically prohibiting the transfer of 23 CH-47F Chinook helicopters, engines, missile warning systems, and other defense equipment listed in a congressional transmittal. It directly prevents the U.S. government from authorizing this sale under the Arms Export Control Act, affecting both the U.S. defense export process and Egypt's access to these specific military assets. The resolution targets concrete items detailed in the proposal, including helicopters, spare parts, radar systems, and training support, without altering broader arms export policies. This disapproval measure halts the transaction without requiring additional legislative action on the sale itself.

in committee · Kentucky · House Jun 7, 2022

HRES 1157: Supporting the designation of June 6, 2022, as "CASA/GAL Volunteers' Day".

This resolution supports the designation of National CASA/GAL Volunteers Day to commend the work of court-appointed special advocate (CASA) and guardian ad litem (GAL) volunteers.

signed · Kentucky · Senate Jun 7, 2022

S 1872: United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act

United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the U.S. Army Rangers Veterans of World War II in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Joni Ernst (R) · 74 co-sponsors

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Jun 6, 2022

SJRES 49: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Australia of certain defense articles and services.

SJRES 49 would prohibit the U.S. government from proceeding with a proposed $1.1 billion military sale to Australia. The bill specifically blocks the transfer of 20 HIMARS rocket systems, artillery munitions (including GMLRS pods), and supporting equipment like communication systems and spare parts. This resolution targets the specific sale detailed in Transmittal No. 22-28 under the Arms Export Control Act. If enacted, it would prevent the U.S. from delivering these defense articles and services to Australia.

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Jun 6, 2022

SJRES 51: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

SJRES 51 is a joint resolution that would disapprove a proposed U.S. military sale to Egypt, specifically targeting four missile launch systems and related support equipment. It would block the sale under the Arms Export Control Act by requiring congressional disapproval of the defense articles and services detailed in a transmittal document submitted to Congress on May 26, 2022. If enacted, it would prevent the transfer of these defense items to the Egyptian government.

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Jun 6, 2022

SJRES 50: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

This joint resolution (SJRES 50) prohibits two proposed U.S. defense sales to Egypt under the Arms Export Control Act. It specifically blocks the sale of 168 RIM-116C missiles and related support (from Transmittal 20-81) and four MK 49 RAM missile launching systems plus support equipment (from Transmittal 21-0M). The resolution directly affects the U.S. government's ability to proceed with these specific military transactions. If passed, it would prevent the sale of these defense articles and services to the Egyptian government.

in committee · Kentucky · House Jun 3, 2022

HR 7942: Securing Our Students Act

Securing Our Students Act This bill authorizes local educational agencies and nonpublic schools to use certain COVID-19 emergency relief funds, services, or assistance for school safety uses, that is improving school conditions for student learning by planning and designing school buildings and facilities, installing infrastructure, providing safety education, and implementing technology or other measures that strengthen security on school premises.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Technology

Burgess Owens (R) · 28 co-sponsors

in committee · Kentucky · House Jun 3, 2022

HR 7931: WHO Withdrawal Act

WHO Withdrawal Act This bill requires the President to immediately withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) and prohibits using any federal funds to provide for U.S. participation in the WHO. The bill also repeals the 1948 act authorizing the United States to join the WHO.

Andy Biggs (R) · 22 co-sponsors

in committee · Kentucky · House May 31, 2022

HJRES 87: Directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against the Houthis in Yemen within 30 days of the enactment of this joint resolution unless Congress authorizes a later withdrawal date, issues a declaration of war, or specifically authorizes the use of the Armed Forces. Prohibited activities include sharing intelligence or providing logistical support to enable offensive strikes by the coalition led by Saudi Arabia. This joint resolution shall not affect any military operations directed at Al Qaeda or associated forces.

Peter A. DeFazio (D) · 120 co-sponsors

in committee · Kentucky · House May 31, 2022

HR 7890: Defending Freedom of Conscience for Cadets and Midshipmen Act of 2022

Defending Freedom of Conscience for Cadets and Midshipmen Act of 2022 This bill provides that a cadet or midshipman at a federal service academy (e.g., the U.S. Naval Academy) may not be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition for graduation and may not be dismissed from the academy as a result of refusing to be vaccinated. Cadets and midshipmen who are prohibited from fulfilling their service agreement due to their refusal to receive a COVID-19 vaccination may not be subjected to repayment provisions (e.g., bonus repayment) or specified debt repayment collections.

Doug Lamborn (R) · 20 co-sponsors

in committee · Kentucky · Senate May 26, 2022

SJRES 48: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

SJRES 48 is a joint resolution that would block a specific proposed U.S. military sale to Egypt. It prohibits the sale of certain defense articles and services, including 5,000 TOW 2A RF missiles (model BGM-71E-4B-RF) and related support equipment, as detailed in a transmittal published May 25, 2022. The resolution directly affects the U.S. government's ability to authorize this particular foreign military sale under the Arms Export Control Act. It does not change general policy but targets this specific transaction for congressional disapproval.

failed · Kentucky · Senate May 26, 2022

SJRES 46: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers".

This joint resolution nullifies the interim final rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security and published on March 29, 2022, concerning procedures for the consideration of asylum claims and other related issues. (Among other changes, the interim final rule requires an asylum seeker subject to expedited removal to be screened by an asylum officer for a credible fear of persecution or torture, rather than a credible fear of persecution, reasonable possibility of persecution, or reasonable possibility of torture.)

Topics ✓ Immigration

Ron Johnson (R) · 30 co-sponsors

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