Kentucky Congressional Bills

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Jun 5, 2024

SJRES 94: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the proposed rule submitted by the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to the Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule.

This bill (SJRES 94) seeks to block a proposed rule from the Department of Health and Human Services that would have changed regulations for the Unaccompanied Children Program. The rule, published in the Federal Register on April 30, 2024, aimed to update how unaccompanied alien children are placed, cared for, and provided services. If approved, this resolution would prevent the rule from taking effect, keeping existing regulations in place. It directly affects the federal program that handles minors entering the U.S. without parents or guardians. The bill does not change the program's operations but stops the proposed regulatory changes.

Chuck Grassley (R) · 46 co-sponsors

in committee · Kentucky · House Jun 5, 2024

HJRES 166: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees".

HJRES 166 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a Department of Labor rule that would have changed overtime exemption standards for certain salaried workers. The rule, published in April 2024, aimed to redefine how executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees are classified for overtime pay under federal law. If enacted, this resolution would block the rule from taking effect, preserving the existing classification system for these workers.

Topics ✗ Labor & Employment

Tim Walberg (R) · 51 co-sponsors

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Jun 5, 2024

S 4484: Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act

S 4484, the "Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act," imposes U.S. sanctions on individuals or entities supporting the International Criminal Court (ICC) in investigating or prosecuting "protected persons." It directly affects ICC officials, foreign nationals aiding ICC actions against U.S. citizens or officials from non-ICC ally nations (like Israel), and their immediate family members. Key provisions require the President to block property and deny visas to targeted individuals, while permanently rescinding all U.S. funding for the ICC. The bill defines "protected persons" as U.S. military personnel, government officials, and allied officials from nations not party to the ICC’s Rome Statute.

in committee · Kentucky · House Jun 5, 2024

HR 8630: SPEED through Screening Act

The SPEED through Screening Act requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to develop strategies within one year to reduce physical patdowns and the need for passengers to remove items (like shoes, liquids, medical devices, or religious headwear) during airport security screening, without compromising security. Key provisions include studying next-generation technologies (such as non-contact scanning), assessing feasibility for allowing more liquids on planes, and collecting anonymized screening data to track progress. The bill directly affects all air travelers, particularly those with disabilities, medical devices, or religious items, by aiming to make security screening less invasive. It mandates specific actions but does not change current security rules, instead focusing on research and data collection to inform future improvements.

Topics ✓ Technology ✓ Transportation

in committee · Kentucky · House Jun 5, 2024

HR 8639: Warehouse Worker Protection Act

HR 8639, the Warehouse Worker Protection Act, requires employers in covered warehouse facilities (including distribution centers, storage facilities, and delivery services) to provide workers with clear written descriptions of any quotas they're subject to, including how performance is measured and monitored. The bill prohibits quotas that interfere with breaks, safety compliance, or anti-discrimination protections, and mandates that employers provide employee work speed data in human-readable formats. It creates new anti-retaliation protections for workers who exercise these rights or file complaints, and establishes a Fairness and Transparency Office within the Department of Labor to oversee implementation. The act also amends the National Labor Relations Act to explicitly prohibit quotas that discourage workers from exercising their labor rights.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Donald Norcross (D) · 50 co-sponsors

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Jun 4, 2024

SJRES 91: A joint resolution 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".

This bill (SJRES 91) seeks to block a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rule that set minimum staffing requirements for long-term care facilities (like nursing homes) and required transparency in Medicaid payments. If passed, it would cancel the rule (89 Fed. Reg. 40876), preventing it from taking effect under a specific congressional review process. The rule directly affects long-term care providers and Medicaid programs by imposing new staffing and reporting requirements. This resolution is procedural - it does not create new law but halts the implementation of the CMS rule.

Topics ✗ Healthcare ✗ Labor & Employment

James Lankford (R) · 35 co-sponsors

in committee · Kentucky · House Jun 4, 2024

HR 8614: To authorize the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to carry out a study to examine the potential relationship between increased health risks and living in proximity to sites that have been or are being mined for surface coal deposits, and the potential human health effects of surface coal mining operations in Central Appalachia, and for other purposes.

HR 8614 authorizes the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study potential health risks for residents living near surface coal mines in Central Appalachia. The study will examine links between mining proximity and health effects, including environmental impacts on air/water quality, gaps in existing research, and effects of abandoned mines. It requires the Academies to assess scientific evidence, identify monitoring needs, and recommend research or safeguards for affected communities. The Academies must complete this study and issue a report within 24 months of the bill's enactment.

in committee · Kentucky · House Jun 4, 2024

HR 8619: S Corporation Modernization Act of 2024

The S Corporation Modernization Act of 2024 modernizes key rules for S corporations. It increases the passive investment income limit from 25% to 60%, allowing more flexibility for S corporations that might otherwise lose their status. The bill also permits nonresident aliens to be S corporation shareholders with new tax treatment rules, allows IRAs to own S corporation stock, and creates a deduction for shareholders inheriting S corporation stock that can be amortized over 15 years. These changes aim to make S corporation rules more adaptable to current business practices and ownership structures.

in committee · Kentucky · House Jun 3, 2024

HRES 1271: Expressing support for the designation of June 7, 2024, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2024 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".

This resolution (HRES 1271) is a symbolic gesture expressing the House's support for designating June 7, 2024, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2024 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month." It does not create new laws or policies but urges the public to wear orange, raise awareness about gun violence, and focus on community safety during summer months when such incidents often increase. The resolution references statistics on gun-related deaths and honors victims like Hadiya Pendleton, who was killed in 2013. It directly affects the public by calling on individuals and communities to participate in awareness activities. This is a non-binding, commemorative measure with no direct legal impact on legislation or regulations.

Robin L. Kelly (D) · 93 co-sponsors

in committee · Kentucky · House May 31, 2024

HR 8525: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2024

The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2024 establishes a National Police Misconduct Registry to track complaints and disciplinary actions against officers, requiring all federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to report use-of-force incidents with racial, gender, and age data. It bans chokeholds and carotid holds in police encounters, prohibits no-knock warrants in drug cases, and reforms qualified immunity to make it harder for officers to avoid accountability for misconduct. The bill mandates body cameras for federal officers, requires independent investigations of officer-involved shootings, and creates new data collection systems to monitor racial profiling and use-of-force patterns. It also includes provisions for civilian oversight boards, improved officer training on de-escalation and implicit bias, and restrictions on military equipment transfers to local police departments. This law affects all law enforcement agencies receiving federal funding under programs like Byrne and COPS grants.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · Kentucky · House May 24, 2024

HJRES 152: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Legacy CCR Surface Impoundments".

HJRES 152 is a congressional resolution seeking to block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule on managing coal ash waste from power plants, specifically for older disposal ponds (legacy CCR surface impoundments). The rule, published on May 8, 2024, established requirements for electric utilities to handle coal ash, including safety standards for existing disposal sites. If passed, this resolution would prevent the EPA rule from taking effect, removing the compliance requirements for utilities. This directly affects electric utilities that manage coal ash and the EPA's regulatory authority over waste disposal practices.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment ✗ Labor & Employment

in committee · Kentucky · House May 24, 2024

HJRES 150: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Review of the Residual Risk and Technology Review".

HJRES 150 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that established updated national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants from coal and oil-fired power plants. The resolution targets the EPA's specific rule published on May 7, 2024, which required these facilities to review residual risks and technologies to reduce emissions. If enacted, the resolution would nullify the rule, preventing the new standards from taking effect and keeping current regulations in place for power plants. This procedural bill uses the Congressional Review Act (Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code) to block the EPA rule without altering existing environmental laws.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

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