Nebraska Congressional Bills

passed · Nebraska · House Apr 16, 2024

HR 5921: No U.S. Financing for Iran Act of 2023

HR 5921, the "No U.S. Financing for Iran Act of 2023," prohibits U.S. financial institutions from authorizing transactions related to Iran's imports or exports (excluding agricultural goods, food, medicine, and medical devices for civilians). It also requires the U.S. to oppose International Monetary Fund (IMF) financial aid to Iran and block Iran's access to IMF Special Drawing Rights. The bill amends the Export-Import Bank Act to ban U.S. financing for Iran's government or state-controlled entities. The law expires either 30 days after the President certifies Iran has stopped supporting international terrorism and is no longer a major money laundering concern, or 10 years from enactment.

Bill Huizenga (R) · 30 co-sponsors

passed · Nebraska · Senate Apr 15, 2024

SJRES 61: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure".

SJRES 61 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a Federal Highway Administration rule that established performance measures for the National Highway System, including a requirement to track greenhouse gas emissions from highway activities. The rule, published in December 2023, would have mandated that states and federal agencies assess highway performance using this emissions metric. If enacted, the resolution would block the rule from taking effect, preventing the implementation of the emissions tracking measure. This action is pursued under the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to reject federal regulations with a simple majority vote.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment ✗ Transportation

Kevin Cramer (R) · 49 co-sponsors

passed · Nebraska · Senate Apr 15, 2024

SRES 641: A resolution designating the week of April 7 through April 13, 2024, as "National Water Week".

SRES 641 designates the week of April 7-13, 2024, as "National Water Week" to highlight the importance of clean water access and infrastructure. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws, allocate funds, or impose obligations - it serves as a commemorative observance. The resolution references ongoing challenges like aging water systems and lack of access in underserved communities but does not enact policy changes. It is a non-binding gesture to raise awareness, consistent with similar commemorative resolutions.

passed · Nebraska · Senate Apr 11, 2024

SRES 638: A resolution calling for the immediate release of Ryan Corbett, a United States citizen who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on August 10, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of Americans by the Taliban.

This resolution (SRES 638) calls on the Taliban to immediately release Ryan Corbett, a U.S. citizen wrongfully detained since August 2022 while visiting Afghanistan for business. It condemns the Taliban's detention of Corbett - held in a small cell under poor conditions without charges - and urges U.S. officials to prioritize his release. The resolution also demands the Taliban stop detaining Americans for political gain and calls for the release of other U.S. citizens wrongfully held in Afghanistan. As a symbolic congressional action, it does not create new law but expresses formal support for Corbett and his family.

passed · Nebraska · Senate Mar 26, 2024

SJRES 62: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service relating to "Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay".

This joint resolution (SJRES 62) seeks congressional disapproval of a specific rule issued by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regarding the importation of fresh beef from Paraguay. The resolution targets the rule published in the Federal Register on November 14, 2023 (88 Fed. Reg. 77883), which would have allowed such imports. If passed, the resolution would nullify that rule, preventing it from taking effect under procedures outlined in Title 5, U.S. Code. This action directly affects U.S. meat import regulations and the beef industry, specifically halting the implementation of the Paraguayan beef import rule.

passed · Nebraska · House Mar 21, 2024

HRES 987: Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes.

HRES 987 is a symbolic resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on January 31, 2024, by multiple Republican members. It formally denounces the Biden administration’s energy policies as "harmful" and "anti-American," citing specific actions like canceling the Keystone XL pipeline, restricting federal land leasing for oil and gas, blocking LNG exports, and implementing mineral extraction rules. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any group directly; it serves only as a formal expression of disapproval by the House. It has no legal effect and is intended to convey political opposition to the administration’s approach to energy development.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

Dan Newhouse (R) · 22 co-sponsors

passed · Nebraska · Senate Mar 20, 2024

SRES 604: A resolution designating March 21, 2024, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".

This Senate resolution designates March 21, 2024, as "National Women in Agriculture Day." It recognizes the contributions of women in agriculture as producers, educators, leaders, and mentors, highlighting their role in farming operations, agricultural sales (accounting for 36% of U.S. farm sales in 2022), and workforce development. The resolution encourages all citizens to acknowledge women's impact on the agricultural industry and support their participation in the field through initiatives like mentorship and education. As a symbolic gesture with no legal effect, it does not create new policies or obligations but aims to raise awareness of women's roles in agriculture.

Joni Ernst (R) · 64 co-sponsors

passed · Nebraska · Senate Mar 12, 2024

SRES 566: A resolution designating September 2024 as "National Cholesterol Education Month" and September 30, 2024, as "LDL-C Awareness Day".

This resolution designates September 2024 as "National Cholesterol Education Month" and September 30, 2024, as "LDL-C Awareness Day" to raise public awareness about cardiovascular health. It encourages all U.S. individuals to know their low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) number, which is a key risk factor for heart disease and stroke. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally recognizes these dates for educational purposes. It highlights existing awareness gaps, such as low rates of LDL-C testing and treatment adherence among high-risk patients. This is a procedural designation with no direct legal or financial impact on affected individuals or programs.

passed · Nebraska · Senate Mar 1, 2024

S 3577: A bill to designate the Federal building located at 300 E. 3rd Street in North Platte, Nebraska, as the "Virginia Smith Federal Building", and for other purposes.

This bill (S 3577) designates the federal building at 300 E. 3rd Street in North Platte, Nebraska, as the "Virginia Smith Federal Building." It updates all official references in federal laws, maps, regulations, and documents to reflect this new name. The bill directly affects the building's administrative identity and documentation, with no policy changes or impact on residents or services. It is a purely ceremonial naming resolution with no substantive legislative provisions.

passed · Nebraska · House Feb 26, 2024

HR 5856: Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2023

This bill reauthorizes and enhances anti-trafficking programs through several key provisions. It establishes "Frederick Douglass Human Trafficking Prevention Education Grants" for schools to implement evidence-based, culturally responsive training for K-12 students, teachers, and school personnel on recognizing and preventing child trafficking. It also creates a Human Trafficking Survivors Employment and Education Program to help trafficking victims gain job skills, education, and life skills for self-sufficiency. The bill extends funding for these programs through 2028 with increased authorization levels and modifies international trafficking reporting standards.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Nebraska · House Feb 26, 2024

HR 2766: Uyghur Policy Act of 2023

The Uyghur Policy Act of 2023 establishes a U.S. Special Coordinator for Uyghur Issues within the State Department to coordinate policy and advocate for the protection of Uyghur cultural, religious, and linguistic identity in Xinjiang. It authorizes $250,000 annually for Uyghur human rights advocates to speak at public diplomacy events in Muslim-majority countries and mandates Uyghur language training for U.S. diplomats. The bill also directs the U.S. government to support United Nations monitoring of Xinjiang human rights issues and oppose efforts to block discussions of Xinjiang at the UN. These provisions focus on diplomatic advocacy and information-sharing, not direct sanctions or enforcement actions against China.

Young Kim (R) · 106 co-sponsors

passed · Nebraska · House Feb 14, 2024

HRES 966: Condemning rape and sexual violence committed by Hamas in its war against Israel.

HRES 966 is a symbolic resolution condemning alleged sexual violence committed by Hamas during its October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. It specifically references eyewitness accounts, forensic evidence, and Hamas fighters' admissions of ordering gang rape, sexual mutilation, and assault against Israeli civilians. The resolution calls for international condemnation of such acts as weapons of war, urges nations to criminalize sexual violence, and supports investigations into Hamas' actions. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals but formally expresses the House's position on the issue.

Lois Frankel (D) · 200 co-sponsors

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