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in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 16, 2023

S 846: New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act of 2023

This bill allows meat and poultry products inspected under state programs to be sold across state lines, removing a long-standing restriction that limited such sales to within a single state. It requires the federal government to permit interstate shipment of these state-inspected products and mandates that states cannot ban or restrict their sale or movement. Small meat and poultry processors in states with their own inspection programs - rather than federal inspection - would directly benefit by expanding their market reach beyond state borders. The law makes no changes to inspection standards but enables broader commerce for products already meeting federal safety requirements.
Mike Rounds (R) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 16, 2023

S 866: American Innovation and Jobs Act

This bill modifies U.S. tax code to boost research and development (R&D) investment by businesses. It allows companies to immediately deduct R&D costs (instead of amortizing them over 5 years) and expands refundable tax credits for small businesses, raising the annual credit cap from $250,000 to $750,000 by 2032. Small businesses with gross receipts under $15 million can now qualify for higher credit rates (up to 20% of R&D costs) and may exclude years with no R&D expenses when calculating credits. The changes apply to taxable years beginning after December 2022, directly benefiting R&D-focused startups and small businesses.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands R&D tax credits and immediate deductions for small businesses, providing tax relief to incentivize investment and boost innovation.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill provides tax incentives for R&D investment, directly funding technology innovation through immediate deductions and expanded credits for tech-focused business R&D.95% confidence
Margaret Wood Hassan (D) · 43 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 16, 2023

S 871: A bill to amend section 7014 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to advance toward full Federal funding for impact aid, and for other purposes.

This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to increase annual federal funding for impact aid programs. It sets specific, rising funding amounts for four key areas: payments to school districts affected by federal property use ($90.3M in 2024, growing to $150.3M by 2029), basic payments to local school districts ($1.63B in 2024, growing to $2.45B by 2029), payments for children with disabilities ($60.3M in 2024, growing to $120.3M by 2029), and school construction grants ($22.9M in 2024, growing to $45.4M by 2029). These funds directly support school districts facing financial impacts from federal land ownership or operations. The bill advances toward full federal funding for these established programs by authorizing increased annual appropriations through 2029.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly increases federal funding for education programs across multiple categories, directly advancing government spending on public services per the topic description.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly increases federal funding for K-12 impact aid, basic payments, disability support, and school construction with specific rising amounts (e.g., $90.3M→$150.3M by 2029).95% confidence
Ben Ray Luján (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 16, 2023

S 849: A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish higher minimum rates of pay for certain law enforcement employees of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and for other purposes.

This bill (S 849) authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to set higher minimum pay rates for Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) law enforcement officers in specific locations where recruitment or retention is difficult. It allows pay increases up to 30% above standard rates (capped at Executive Schedule Level IV pay) when factors like higher non-Federal wages, remote locations, or hazardous working conditions hinder hiring. The Secretary must annually update regulations and notify affected employees if pay rates are reduced. This directly affects BIA public safety officers in challenging work areas, aiming to address staffing challenges through targeted compensation adjustments.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds higher pay for BIA law enforcement officers to improve recruitment/retention, directly supporting law enforcement (core criminal justice component) through personnel funding.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly authorizes higher minimum pay rates (up to 30% above standard) for BIA law enforcement officers to address recruitment/retention challenges, directly increasing wages for a specific worker group.95% confidence
Jon Tester (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 15, 2023

SJRES 20: 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 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'".

This joint resolution (SJRES 20) seeks to block a 2023 rule from the Department of Justice and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) that classified certain firearms with stabilizing braces as rifles under federal law. If passed, it would nullify the rule, meaning firearms equipped with these braces would no longer be subject to the rule’s classification requirements. The resolution uses the congressional disapproval process under Title 5, U.S. Code, to stop the rule from taking effect, directly affecting firearm manufacturers and owners who use stabilizing braces on weapons.
John Kennedy (R) · 46 co-sponsors
passed · Montana · Senate Mar 15, 2023

SRES 112: A resolution designating the week of February 27 through March 3, 2023, as "Public Schools Week".

This Senate resolution (SRES 112) designates the week of February 27-March 3, 2023, as "Public Schools Week" through a symbolic gesture. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or directly affect any policies or individuals. The resolution includes preamble language highlighting the importance of public education but contains no concrete policy changes. As a ceremonial resolution, it serves only to recognize public schools' role in communities.
Jon Tester (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Montana · Senate Mar 15, 2023

SRES 110: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late James George Abourezk.

This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SRES 110) honoring the late James George Abourezk, the first Arab American to serve in the U.S. Senate (1973-1979) from South Dakota. It commemorates his legacy, including his work re-establishing the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and co-authoring key Native American rights legislation like the Indian Child Welfare Act. The resolution directs the Senate to adjourn in his memory and send a copy to his family, acknowledging his service as a representative and advocate for Native American communities. As a procedural resolution, it has no legislative effect beyond commemoration.
Mike Rounds (R) · 99 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 15, 2023

S 813: Expanding Local Meat Processing Act of 2023

This bill revises a federal regulation to allow small meat processors to own local market agencies. It directly affects small-scale meat packers with annual slaughter volumes below specific limits: fewer than 700,000 cattle/sheep or 3 million hogs per year. The key change requires the Agriculture Secretary to exempt qualifying packers from existing ownership restrictions in federal regulations. This would enable smaller processors to more easily operate or own local meat marketing facilities without violating current rules. The policy change is purely procedural, modifying an existing regulation rather than creating new programs or funding.
Ben Ray Luján (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 14, 2023

S 799: Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2023

This bill modernizes Medicare coverage for chiropractic care by removing the outdated limit that restricted beneficiaries to one annual chiropractic clinic visit. It expands coverage to include all chiropractic services within a provider's state license, specifically manual spinal adjustments to correct subluxations, aligning Medicare with VA, military, and private insurance standards. Chiropractors must complete a brief online training verification once to bill Medicare for these services. The change directly affects Medicare beneficiaries seeking ongoing chiropractic treatment and chiropractors participating in Medicare.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves Medicare's annual visit limit for chiropractic care, expands coverage to all licensed services, aligns with VA/private insurers, increasing patient access to spinal adjustment treatments.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAligns Medicare with VA chiropractic coverage standards, expanding access to veterans' healthcare benefits through broader chiropractic service coverage.95% confidence
Richard Blumenthal (D) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 14, 2023

S 796: Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2023

This bill removes a permitting requirement for fire retardant discharges during firefighting operations. It states that federal agencies (like the Forest Service and National Park Service), state governments, local governments, and tribal governments do not need a permit under the Clean Water Act for fire retardant used in fire suppression, control, or prevention. The key provision eliminates a specific permit requirement (Section 402 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act) for these emergency fire activities. This directly affects agencies and personnel conducting wildfire response operations across public lands and communities.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRemoves Clean Water Act permit requirement for fire retardants, weakening environmental regulations by allowing unregulated discharge during firefighting operations.90% confidence
Cynthia M. Lummis (R) · 5 co-sponsors
passed · Montana · Senate Mar 14, 2023

S 758: Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act

This bill, S 758 (Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act), requires the removal of personally identifiable information (like Social Security numbers and passport details) from shipping manifests before they are made public. It directly affects shipping companies and government agencies handling shipment data, as they must ensure this information is scrubbed from manifests. The law adds two specific conditions under which such data cannot be disclosed: if the Treasury Secretary finds disclosure would threaten personal injury or property damage, or if the data is already exempt under federal privacy laws. The changes take effect 30 days after the bill becomes law.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates removal of PII from shipping manifests, directly protecting data privacy - a core technology policy area.95% confidence
Steve Daines (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · House Mar 14, 2023

HR 1572: Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023

This bill authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal to honor the "Hello Girls" - female telephone operators who served in the Army Signal Corps during World War I. They provided critical battlefield communications in France (connecting 26 million calls), wore military uniforms, and faced combat risks, but were denied veteran benefits for 60 years due to being classified as civilian contractors. The medal recognizes their pioneering service, devotion, and the decades-long struggle to gain military recognition. The award follows similar recognition for other WWII women veterans and aims to correct the historical injustice they faced.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRecognizes WWI veterans' service and historical denial of benefits, honoring their contributions as military personnel through congressional recognition.95% confidence
Emanuel Cleaver (D) · 300 co-sponsors
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