Louisiana Congressional Bills

in committee · Louisiana · House Oct 17, 2022

HCONRES 113: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, commonly known as the "Clean Water Act".

This concurrent resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, commonly known as the Clean Water Act.

Peter A. DeFazio (D) · 99 co-sponsors

in committee · Louisiana · House Oct 7, 2022

HR 9148: Simplifying Grants Act of 2022

Simplifying Grants Act of 2022 This bill sets forth procedures for simplifying the grant process for nonurbanized areas, for both existing and new grant programs. Each agency must make publicly available a checklist for covered local governments with respect to each grant program of the agency for which such governments are otherwise eligible that includes each requirement for every step of the grant process. The Office of Management and Budget must report to Congress (1) within 270 days of this bill's enactment, evaluating the extent to which agencies have simplified the requirements and made the checklist available; and (2) each April 1st, evaluating the amount of technical assistance provided and the amount of funds awarded.

Scott Franklin (R) · 51 co-sponsors

in committee · Louisiana · House Oct 4, 2022

HRES 1423: Expressing support for October 2, 2022, through October 8, 2022, as "National Student Athlete Mental Health Week".

This resolution supports the goals of Mental Illness Awareness Week and supports the designation of a National Student Athlete Mental Health Week. It also encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe National Student Athlete Mental Health Week with appropriate awareness and educational activities.

David J. Trone (D) · 26 co-sponsors

in committee · Louisiana · House Sep 30, 2022

HRES 1367: Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 82) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions.

This resolution provides rules for consideration of H.R. 82 (repealing provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government).

in committee · Louisiana · House Sep 30, 2022

HR 9092: Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act

Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act This bill rescinds unobligated amounts appropriated to the Internal Revenue Service by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 for its enforcement and other activities.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Environment

Adrian Smith (R) · 54 co-sponsors

in committee · Louisiana · House Sep 30, 2022

HR 9070: National Museum of American LGBTQ+ History and Culture Act

National Museum of American LGBTQ+ History and Culture Act This bill establishes within the Smithsonian Institution the National Museum of American LGBTQ+ History and Culture. The museum (1) may carry out educational and liaison programs in support of its goals, and (2) shall establish specified grant and scholarship programs.

Mark Pocan (D) · 68 co-sponsors

in committee · Louisiana · Senate Sep 29, 2022

SRES 811: A resolution designating the week of October 2, 2022, through October 8, 2022, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.

SRES 811 is a ceremonial Senate resolution designating October 2-8, 2022, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate the role of religious education in the U.S. It does not create new laws or policies but affirms the importance of religious education for moral and civic development. The resolution references historical figures, Supreme Court cases supporting religious instruction options, and studies linking religious education to youth well-being. It urges states to accommodate religious education programs, such as school release time for religious classes, but this is a non-binding recommendation. As a resolution, it has no legal effect and solely serves to recognize religious education's contributions.

in committee · Louisiana · Senate Sep 29, 2022

SRES 812: A resolution calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and designating October 2022 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".

This resolution designates October 2022 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month and calls on Congress, schools, and educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Louisiana · House Sep 29, 2022

HRES 1402: Expressing support for designation of September 2022 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States.

This resolution supports the designation of Gospel Music Heritage Month, which would recognize the contributions to U.S. culture derived from the rich heritage of gospel music and gospel music artists.

in committee · Louisiana · Senate Sep 29, 2022

S 5058: BREAK PUTIN Act of 2022

Breaking Russia's Energy Addicted Kleptocracy and Punishing Uncivil Tyrant Invading Neighbor Act of 2022 or the BREAK PUTIN Act of 2022 This bill requires the President to take steps to sanction entities involved in the purchase of crude oil produced in Russia and to increase the production and refining of crude oil in the United States. Specifically, the bill requires the President to block the U.S. property of (1) any foreign person who knowingly purchased Russian crude oil; or (2) any foreign financial institutions, insurance companies, brokering services, international trading houses, port operators, or shipping companies that facilitated any significant financial transaction for the purchase of Russian crude oil. The bill also directs the President to establish a task force to combat evasion of these sanctions.

Topics ✗ Energy

in committee · Louisiana · Senate Sep 29, 2022

S 5017: Repealing the Ill-Conceived and Problematic (RIP) Book Minimum Tax Act

Repealing the Ill-Conceived and Problematic (RIP) Book Minimum Tax Act This bill repeals the 15% alternative minimum tax on corporations enacted by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Louisiana · House Sep 29, 2022

HR 9057: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income certain income from providing homeowner's insurance following certain federally declared disasters.

This bill excludes from the gross income of specified insurance companies (other than life insurance companies) certain income from providing homeowner's insurance after a federally declared disaster.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

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