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in committee · Minnesota · Senate Jun 24, 2021

S 2238: FASD Respect Act

Advancing FASD Research, Services, and Prevention Act or the FASD Respect Act This bill expands and establishes programs for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). Specifically, it directs the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Institutes of Health, the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, and the Health Resources and Services Administration to carry out and coordinate research, surveillance, and related activities to diagnose, prevent, and treat FASD. Furthermore, the bill establishes various grant programs to support FASD coalitions and develop systems of care; provide services for individuals affected by FASD and other conditions related to prenatal substance exposure; identify and implement best practices for educating children with FASD; and establish centers for excellence to build relevant capacity for preventing, treating, and responding to the needs of individuals with FASD. The bill also directs the Department of Education and the Department of Justice to develop and disseminate trainings and best practices related to FASD in schools and correctional facilities, respectively.
Lisa Murkowski (R) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Jun 24, 2021

S 2226: Native Behavioral Health Access Improvement Act of 2021

Native Behavioral Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 This bill provides funds for and requires the Indian Health Service to award grants to eligible entities (e.g., tribal health programs) for the prevention and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates funds for mental health/substance use treatment grants to tribal programs, directly advancing access to behavioral health services.95% confidence
Tina Smith (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Jun 24, 2021

S 2295: PAST Act of 2021

Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2021 or the PAST Act of 2021 This bill addresses the practice of soring horses. The soring of horses includes various actions taken on horses' limbs to produce higher gaits that may cause pain, distress, inflammation, or lameness. Specifically, the bill expands soring regulation and enforcement at horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions, including by establishing a new system for inspecting horses for soring. In addition, the bill increases penalties for violations.
Mike Crapo (R) · 52 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Jun 24, 2021

S 2271: Biofuel Infrastructure and Agricultural Product Market Expansion Act of 2021

Biofuel Infrastructure and Agricultural Product Market Expansion Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to establish a grant program for expanding the market for biofuels derived from domestic agricultural products. Entities eligible for the grants include (1) state, local, and tribal governments; (2) authorities, agencies, partnerships, and instrumentalities of such governments; and (3) groups of such entities.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExpands market for biofuels (renewable energy), promotes clean energy infrastructure, and reduces fossil fuel dependence through USDA grants.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds biofuel infrastructure grants, promoting sustainable transportation alternatives through expanded market access for agricultural biofuels used in vehicles.85% confidence
Amy Klobuchar (D) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Jun 24, 2021

S 2215: Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act

Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act This bill modifies the requirements for calculating taxable income to exclude from gross income payments under the federal veterinary medicine loan repayment program or any state loan repayment or forgiveness program that is intended to provide for increased access to veterinary services in such state.
Debbie Stabenow (D) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Jun 24, 2021

S 2262: Low Carbon Biofuel Credit Act

Low Carbon Biofuel Credit Act This bill allows certain taxpayers (defined by this bill as an oxygenate blender and a retailer ) a new business-related income tax credit for the sale or blending of E15 gasoline (more than 13 and no more than 15 volume percent ethanol) and other fuels containing more than 15 volume percent ethanol.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax credit for biofuel blenders/retailers, reducing taxable income for specific businesses, aligning with tax relief measures under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides tax credits for low-carbon biofuel blends (E15 ethanol), promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence through financial incentives.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes low-carbon biofuels via tax credits, reducing transportation emissions and advancing clean energy adoption.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable transportation via tax credits for low-carbon biofuel blends (E15) in vehicle fuel, aligning with sustainable transportation indicators.90% confidence
Amy Klobuchar (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Jun 24, 2021

S 2266: Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act of 2021

Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act of  2021 This bill increases the rehabilitation tax credit and modifies certain requirements for the credit. The bill increases the rate of the credit to 30%  for small projects (rehabilitation expenditures not exceeding $3.75 million) and caps the credit for such projects at $750,000 for all taxable years. The bill also expands the types of buildings eligible for rehabilitation by decreasing the rehabilitation threshold from 100% to 50% of project expenses. It also eliminates the basis adjustment requirement for the credit and modifies rules relating to the eligibility of tax-exempt use property for the credit.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases rehabilitation tax credit rate to 30% for small projects, providing tax relief for eligible developments under budget/tax framework.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases rehabilitation tax credit rate to 30% for small projects and expands eligible buildings, incentivizing historic housing renovation and development.85% confidence
Benjamin L. Cardin (D) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Jun 24, 2021

S 2242: Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2021

Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 20 21 This bill prohibits commercial conversion therapy, which is a practice or treatment designed to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity or otherwise change behaviors, thoughts, or expressions related to gender or sexual attraction. This prohibition does not apply to treatment that assists an individual undergoing a gender transition or facilitates identity exploration and development.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits harmful conversion therapy, protecting patient mental health rights and aligning with ethical healthcare standards for LGBTQ+ care.90% confidence
Patty Murray (D) · 42 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Jun 24, 2021

S 2217: Women and Minorities in STEM Booster Act of 2021

Women and Minorities in STEM Booster Act of 2021 This bill requires the National Science Foundation to award competitive grants to enable eligible entities to carry out the activities specified below in order to increase the participation of women and underrepresented minorities in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). An eligible entity that receives a grant shall use grant funds to carry out one or more of the following activities designed to increase the participation of women or minorities underrepresented in science and engineering, or both: online workshops, mentoring programs that partner STEM professionals with students, internships for undergraduate and graduate students in STEM fields, outreach programs providing elementary and secondary school students with opportunities to increase their exposure to STEM fields, and programs to increase the recruitment and retention of underrepresented faculty.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides NSF grants to increase STEM participation for women/minorities, directly expanding educational access and funding for underrepresented groups in STEM education.95% confidence
Mazie K. Hirono (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Jun 24, 2021

S 2245: 504 Credit Risk Management Improvement Act of 2021

504 Credit Risk Management Improvement Act of 2021 This bill revises the duties of the Office of Credit Risk Management to include oversight of a certified development company (CDC) that participates in the 504 Loan Program of the Small Business Administration (SBA), and it requires the SBA to issue rules related to certain environmental requirements. The 504 Loan Program provides a small business with SBA financing—through a CDC intermediary—for expansion or modernization. Specifically, the bill requires the office to oversee any CDC that participates in the program and to conduct file reviews with respect to loan closings under the program. Further, the bill authorizes the office to take formal and informal enforcement actions against a CDC for specified violations and to charge each CDC a fee. The SBA must issue rules to clarify the procedures necessary for an eligible CDC to comply with certain environmental requirements.
Todd Young (R) · 2 co-sponsors
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