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All 5,157 Active 4,600 In committee 4,587 Passed 461 Signed 80 Failed 15

in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 3, 2023

HR 1358: Combating Rural Inflation Act

The Combating Rural Inflation Act requires the Bureau of Labor Statistics to create and publish a new monthly index starting in January 2024. This index, called the Consumer Price Index for Rural Consumers, will track changes in typical spending patterns for people living in rural communities. The bill does not alter existing laws or provide new funding - it only mandates the BLS to collect and release this specific data to monitor rural cost-of-living trends.

in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 3, 2023

HR 1369: Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act

HR 1369, the "Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act," directs the U.S. State Department to review restrictions on Americans traveling to North Korea, particularly for humanitarian reasons like family reunions (affecting approximately 100,000 Americans with relatives there). It also requires the State Department to create a diplomatic roadmap for ending the Korean War through formal negotiations with North and South Korea, including establishing liaison offices. The bill mandates reports to Congress within 180 days detailing these reviews and strategies, without changing existing military deployments or U.S. policy on North Korea's nuclear program. It focuses on diplomatic engagement to replace the 1953 armistice with a permanent peace agreement.

Brad Sherman (D) · 52 co-sponsors

in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 2, 2023

HRES 147: Expressing support for the designation of February 18 through February 25, 2023, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of the iconic FFA jacket.

This resolution supports the designation of National FFA Week. It also (1) recognizes the important role of the National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America) in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and (2) celebrates the 90th anniversary of the iconic FFA jacket.

Tracey Mann (R) · 85 co-sponsors

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 2, 2023

S 633: Everett Alvarez, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023

This bill authorizes the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to honor Navy pilot Everett Alvarez, Jr., for his service as a Vietnam War POW and subsequent public service. It directs the Speaker of the House and Senate President pro tempore to arrange for the medal's presentation, specifying it must bear his name and image. Bronze duplicates may be sold to cover production costs, with proceeds deposited into the U.S. Mint fund. The bill is purely ceremonial, recognizing Alvarez's 8+ years as a prisoner of war and his post-military career. It does not create new policies or affect any government programs.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Alex Padilla (D) · 73 co-sponsors

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 2, 2023

S 652: Safe Step Act

The Safe Step Act requires health insurance plans and employer-sponsored health coverage to create a transparent process for patients or their doctors to request exceptions to medication step therapy protocols. These protocols typically mandate trying a lower-cost drug first before covering a more expensive alternative. Exceptions must be approved if previous treatments failed, delaying coverage would cause severe harm, the required drug is unsafe, or the patient is stable on the requested drug. Health plans must respond to requests within 72 hours (or 24 hours in emergencies) and make the process details available online.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Lisa Murkowski (R) · 48 co-sponsors

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 2, 2023

S 647: Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2023

The Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2023 establishes a $100 million annual grant program (2024-2028) to fund port infrastructure using hydrogen or ammonia as clean fuel. It directly affects ports, state/local governments, tribal entities, and port authorities by providing competitive grants for projects like fuel cell cargo handlers, ships, trucks, and fueling infrastructure. Key provisions require grant recipients to monitor fuel leaks, prioritize projects benefiting low-income communities, and focus on reducing port-related emissions and improving air quality. The program mandates training for staff handling these fuels and prioritizes projects that create U.S. jobs and maximize emission reductions.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 2, 2023

S 648: Hydrogen for Trucks Act of 2023

The Hydrogen for Trucks Act of 2023 establishes a federal grant program to support the adoption of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks and related infrastructure. It provides funding for eligible entities - such as truck fleet operators, public agencies, fueling station developers, and partnerships - to purchase at least 7 hydrogen fuel cell trucks or build hydrogen fueling stations, with requirements for public access and regional diversity. Grants cover capital costs (up to $500,000 per truck or station), operational expenses, and safety training, while requiring recipients to report on fuel use, reliability, and emissions data. The program aims to demonstrate vehicle performance across different regions, reduce costs, and accelerate market deployment of hydrogen trucks by 2028, with priority given to projects benefiting disadvantaged communities.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 2, 2023

S 646: Hydrogen for Industry Act of 2023

The Hydrogen for Industry Act of 2023 establishes a federal grant program to fund demonstration projects using hydrogen in heavy industry to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It provides grants (up to $400 million per project) for commercial-scale applications in sectors like steel, cement, fertilizer, and chemical manufacturing, requiring at least 50% hydrogen blends by volume. Priority is given to projects that maximize emissions reductions, benefit low-income or disadvantaged communities, create high-quality domestic jobs, and demonstrate safe hydrogen use. The bill authorizes $1.2 billion for fiscal years 2024-2028 and mandates a study on hydrogen safety, cost-effectiveness, and environmental impacts for industrial use.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 2, 2023

S 649: Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act

This bill establishes the Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (HIFIA) pilot program to fund hydrogen infrastructure projects. It provides grants and low-cost loans (up to 80% of costs) to eligible entities like corporations, governments, and nonprofits building hydrogen pipelines, storage, or delivery systems - especially projects retrofitted for hydrogen blends or new pure-hydrogen lines. Priority is given to projects reducing emissions, minimizing environmental impact, serving disadvantaged communities, and creating U.S. jobs. The program requires mandatory leak monitoring and limits annual federal funding to $100 million for fiscal years 2024-2028.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 2, 2023

S 637: Child Labor Prevention Act

The Child Labor Prevention Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to clarify that child labor protections apply to all work arrangements, including those involving independent contractors. It updates definitions by replacing terms like "employee" with "worker" and explicitly stating that "employer" includes anyone engaging a worker (including independent contractors) for remuneration. The bill also increases civil penalties for violations (with annual inflation adjustments) and adds criminal penalties for repeated or willful violations of child labor laws. These changes ensure existing child labor rules cover modern work structures without altering core prohibitions, such as age limits for employment.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 2, 2023

HR 798: Protecting America’s Meatpacking Workers Act of 2023

The Protecting America's Meatpacking Workers Act of 2023 establishes new safety standards for meat and poultry processing facilities to protect workers from injuries and unsafe conditions. The bill prohibits "no fault attendance policies" that penalize workers for taking legally protected leave and requires employers to provide adequate toilet facilities without punishment. It mandates new ergonomic standards to prevent musculoskeletal injuries, increases OSHA inspection resources through $60 million in annual funding, and requires facilities to report infections and deaths during pandemics. The bill directly affects meat and poultry processing workers, their employers, and federal agencies overseeing workplace safety through concrete policy changes to improve working conditions.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Ro Khanna (D) · 29 co-sponsors

in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 2, 2023

HR 707: CALL Act

HR 707, the CALL Act, directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study barriers to conservation program participation and environmental conservation efforts on leased farmland. The study will examine lease structures, landowner-tenant dynamics, regional differences, and existing federal/state incentives, with special focus on Black, Indigenous, and beginning farmers. It requires a report by December 2024 with recommendations to improve conservation adoption on leased land. The bill itself does not change policy but aims to inform future efforts.

Topics ✓ Environment