Louisiana Congressional Bills

in committee · Louisiana · Senate Oct 30, 2025

S 3086: Restoring Integrity in Fiduciary Duty Act

This bill clarifies that retirement plan fiduciaries must prioritize financial factors - such as investment risk and return - when selecting investments or voting on shareholder matters. It prohibits using nonfinancial goals (like environmental or social objectives) to choose investments or votes unless financial factors are equal, requiring detailed documentation for such decisions. For shareholder voting, it allows plans to adopt "safe harbor" policies that limit voting to proposals with material economic impact (e.g., when a plan holds significant stakes in a company), while mandating records of all voting activity. The law applies to ERISA-covered retirement plans (like 401(k)s), taking effect for investment decisions one year after enactment and for shareholder voting starting January 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Environment

in committee · Louisiana · Senate Oct 30, 2025

S 3085: Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act of 2025

This bill ensures that critical firearm-related operations continue during government shutdowns by designating them as "excepted" under federal law. It specifically covers the FBI's background check system (NICS), ATF enforcement programs, Commerce Department firearm export licensing, and State Department defense trade controls. These functions would remain operational even if most government services halt, directly affecting firearm background checks and export licensing processes. The policy change prevents temporary disruptions to gun sales and international firearm transactions during shutdowns.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

James E. Risch (R) · 17 co-sponsors

in committee · Louisiana · Senate Oct 29, 2025

SJRES 69: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Record of Decision for the Barred Owl Management Strategy; Washington, Oregon, and California".

Senate Joint Resolution 69 (SJRES 69) seeks to disapprove a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rule titled "Record of Decision for the Barred Owl Management Strategy" in Washington, Oregon, and California. The rule, issued in September 2024, outlines a plan to manage barred owl populations to protect endangered spotted owls by controlling their numbers in the region. Under the Congressional Review Act, this resolution would block the rule from taking effect, voiding its implementation. This directly affects the federal agency's ability to carry out the barred owl management strategy in the three states.

Topics ✗ Environment

in committee · Louisiana · Senate Oct 29, 2025

S 3073: Pay Our Capitol Police Act

This bill ensures the U.S. Capitol Police continue receiving pay during fiscal year 2026 funding gaps by authorizing temporary funds for salaries, benefits (including hazard pay and retirement), and contractor support. It directly affects Capitol Police officers (classified as "excepted employees" during emergencies), their civilian support staff, and contractors providing essential services. The funding mechanism provides immediate payments for the period starting October 1, 2025, and lasts until Congress passes regular appropriations for the Capitol Police or September 30, 2026, whichever comes first.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Louisiana · Senate Oct 28, 2025

SRES 471: 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 2025 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".

SRES 471 is a Senate resolution calling on Congress, schools, and state/local education agencies to acknowledge dyslexia's significant educational impact. It designates October 2025 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month" to promote recognition of dyslexia as a common learning disability affecting up to 1 in 5 people. The resolution emphasizes the need for early screening, evidence-based interventions, and accommodations to support students with dyslexia in achieving reading fluency and academic success. This is a non-binding awareness measure, not a funding or policy change.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Louisiana · Senate Oct 28, 2025

S 3063: LIFE with AI Act

The LIFE with AI Act establishes a "Golden Seal of Excellence in Student Data Privacy" for schools that implement robust parental notification systems for educational technology. It requires schools to use real-time consent systems ("instant verification technology") for parental approval of student data use, simplifies opt-out processes for directory information, and prohibits using student photos for facial recognition without consent. The bill also creates new requirements for schools to review third-party educational technology contracts for privacy compliance and establishes a Privacy Technical Assistance Center to help schools navigate data privacy rules. These changes primarily affect elementary and secondary schools, local educational agencies, and educational technology providers, with the goal of strengthening student data privacy protections while enabling responsible AI use in education.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Technology

in committee · Louisiana · Senate Oct 28, 2025

S 3060: Paychecks for Patriots Act of 2025

This bill ensures military pay continues during budget gaps by temporarily appropriating Treasury funds for fiscal year 2026. It directly affects active-duty and reserve service members who perform active duty or training when regular appropriations haven't been enacted. The key provision authorizes using existing Treasury money to cover pay and allowances until Congress passes a full or continuing appropriation for military funding. It is a procedural measure to prevent pay delays during government funding lapses.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Louisiana · Senate Oct 28, 2025

S 3066: Pay the People Act

This bill ensures federal employees, including contractors and active-duty military personnel, continue receiving regular pay during government funding gaps. It automatically appropriates funds for agencies when regular annual or continuing appropriations are not in place, covering standard pay, benefits, and allowances. These funds remain available until Congress passes full-year funding or a continuing resolution that explicitly excludes such payments. The bill applies retroactively from September 30, 2025, to address past payment disruptions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Louisiana · House Oct 28, 2025

HR 5868: Water Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2025

This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to require community water systems to participate in cybersecurity training focused on protecting against and responding to cyberattacks. It updates funding periods for these training programs, extending them from 2020-2021 to 2026-2031. The key provision mandates that training programs must cover specific cyber threat mitigation and response strategies. This directly affects community water systems receiving federal funding under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Louisiana · House Oct 28, 2025

HR 5849: USCP Act

HR 5849, the USCP Act, ensures Capitol Police officers continue receiving pay during government shutdowns. It directs funds from the Treasury to cover Capitol Police salaries and expenses if discretionary funding lapses after the bill's enactment. This directly affects U.S. Capitol Police employees, guaranteeing they are paid even when the federal government is partially closed. The bill provides a specific funding mechanism to prevent pay interruptions during shutdowns. It does not alter Capitol Police duties or create new requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Shomari Figures (D) · 21 co-sponsors

in committee · Louisiana · House Oct 28, 2025

HR 5862: American Energy Independence and Affordability Act

The American Energy Independence and Affordability Act extends multiple clean energy tax credits that were set to expire between 2025 and 2026. It specifically extends residential clean energy credits through 2034, clean electricity investment credits for wind and solar through 2032, and clean vehicle credits for electric vehicles through 2032. The bill also reinstates special rates for sustainable aviation fuel and modifies requirements for energy-efficient home improvements. These provisions directly affect homeowners installing solar panels, businesses investing in clean energy infrastructure, and manufacturers producing clean energy equipment.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

Mike Thompson (D) · 128 co-sponsors

in committee · Louisiana · House Oct 28, 2025

HR 5840: Feed the Community Act

This bill amends the tax code to allow businesses to claim charitable tax deductions for donating specific food-related equipment to hunger-relief organizations. It creates a new category called "qualified property," covering fully functional food storage equipment (like industrial freezers), transportation vehicles (delivery trucks), and meal preparation tools (industrial ovens, packing machinery). Donors can deduct up to 25% of the equipment's fair market value, with annual limits of $500 for transport equipment and $15,000 for preparation equipment. The changes apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2025, and only affect donations to organizations whose primary mission is distributing food to people in need.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

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