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in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 2, 2023

HR 708: Climate Agricultural Conservation Practices Act

Climate Agricultural Conservation Practices Act This bill requires the Natural Resources Conservation Service within the Department of Agriculture to consider climate benefits, such as reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, in reviews or revisions of its conservation practice standards. (These standards provide guidance and set out minimum quality criteria for implementing federally funded conservation practices.)

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 2, 2023

HR 706: SNAP Access for Medically Vulnerable Children Act of 2023

This bill amends the SNAP program to allow households with children under 18 who meet specific medical criteria to deduct their recurring medical expenses when calculating food assistance benefits. It expands the existing deduction for "elderly or disabled" members to include these medically vulnerable children, referencing criteria from the Social Security Act. The change simplifies the process for families seeking to reduce their SNAP income calculation by accounting for these medical costs. The policy takes effect October 1, 2023, directly benefiting low-income families caring for children with qualifying health conditions.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 1, 2023

S 596: Military Spouse Hiring Act

This bill amends the tax code to allow employers to claim a work opportunity tax credit for hiring spouses of active-duty military members. It adds "qualified military spouse" as a new category for the credit, defined as an individual certified by a local agency as married to a military service member at the time of hire. Employers who hire such individuals after the bill's enactment date can claim this credit for their wages. The change directly affects employers seeking tax incentives and military spouses seeking employment opportunities. The provision applies to hiring that occurs after the bill becomes law.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Tim Kaine (D) · 49 co-sponsors

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 1, 2023

S 605: Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act

This bill directs the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to identify at least 10 existing long-distance bike trails (minimum 80 miles on federal lands) and 10 potential development areas for such trails. It requires avoiding conflicts with existing uses like horseback riding, ensuring geographic representation, and creating maps/signage for identified trails. The bill mandates a report listing all identified trails within two years of enactment. It directly affects federal land managers (National Park Service, Forest Service) and bike trail users, focusing on planning and coordination rather than funding or construction.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 1, 2023

S 599: Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2023

The Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2023 establishes a nonprofit Foundation for Digital Equity to promote digital inclusion, broadband adoption, and digital literacy, particularly for underserved communities including rural populations, Tribal communities, and older individuals. The Foundation will operate through a Board of Directors with government agency representatives and community stakeholders, and can award grants, establish for-profit subsidiaries to attract investment, and collaborate with federal agencies like the FCC and NTIA. It must submit strategic plans and annual reports detailing its activities, funding sources, and progress toward increasing access to affordable broadband, digital literacy training, and technology resources. The bill authorizes funding for the Foundation's establishment and operations beginning in fiscal year 2024.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Technology

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 1, 2023

S 582: Sunshine Protection Act of 2023

S 582 (Sunshine Protection Act of 2023) would make daylight saving time permanent across the United States, eliminating the need to change clocks twice yearly. It repeals the 1966 law requiring seasonal time changes and adjusts time zone offset language to reflect permanent daylight saving time (e.g., changing "4 hours" to "3 hours" in time zone rules). The bill directly affects all states and territories currently observing daylight saving time, with a specific exemption for states or areas that had already opted out of the Uniform Time Act before this bill's enactment. Key provisions include permanently adopting daylight saving time as standard time and allowing previously exempt states to maintain their existing time practices. This is a procedural change to federal timekeeping law, not a new policy affecting other areas.

Marco Rubio (R) · 18 co-sponsors

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 1, 2023

S 597: Social Security Fairness Act

This bill repeals two provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for certain public-sector retirees. It eliminates the government pension offset (GPO), which currently cuts Social Security checks for people with government pensions, and removes the windfall elimination provision (WEP), which reduces benefits for those with pensions from jobs not covered by Social Security. The changes directly affect public employees (like teachers, firefighters, and state/local government workers) who have pensions from jobs that didn't pay into Social Security. The bill takes effect for Social Security benefits paid after December 2023, restoring full benefits for eligible retirees.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

Sherrod Brown (D) · 62 co-sponsors

in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 1, 2023

HR 1322: Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act

HR 1322 expands federal retirement benefits to include specific non-traditional law enforcement roles. It adds IRS employees focused on tax collection, U.S. Postal Inspection Service staff, Department of Veterans Affairs police officers, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized property specialists to the definition of "law enforcement officer" under federal retirement systems. Current employees in these newly covered positions must elect to pay deposits for past service to receive full retirement credit, while their agencies must contribute additional funds for that past service. The bill also temporarily prevents mandatory separation for current law enforcement officers for three years after enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Veterans

in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 1, 2023

HR 1277: Military Spouse Hiring Act

The Military Spouse Hiring Act expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit to include military spouses. Employers who hire a spouse of an active-duty military member - certified by a local agency as meeting eligibility requirements on the hiring date - can claim this tax credit. The credit reduces the employer's federal tax liability for hiring such individuals. This provision applies to new hires after the bill's enactment date.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 1, 2023

HR 1310: SHARE Act

HR 1310 (SHARE Act) requires the FBI to share criminal history records with state licensing agencies when needed for professional licensing checks across state lines through existing interstate compacts. It directly affects state licensing boards (like those for nurses or contractors) and individuals applying for licenses in multiple states. The bill mandates that states use this data *only* for license applications and prohibits sharing it with other agencies or the public, while allowing a simple "pass/fail" notification to the compact’s governing body.

Tracey Mann (R) · 27 co-sponsors

in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 1, 2023

HR 1273: Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2023

The Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2023 makes several key updates to support Peace Corps volunteers. It increases readjustment allowances from $125 to $375, establishes protocols for safely returning volunteers whose service was interrupted by catastrophic events, and improves health care provisions including mental health services. The bill extends noncompetitive hiring eligibility for returning volunteers for up to three years and implements a zero-tolerance policy for illegal drug use. It also adds protections against retaliation for volunteers who report issues related to waste, fraud, or safety concerns. These changes aim to better support volunteers before, during, and after their service.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

John Garamendi (D) · 56 co-sponsors

in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 1, 2023

HR 1267: Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023

The Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023 updates the 1986 Air Carrier Access Act to improve accessibility for travelers with disabilities. It creates a private right of action (allowing individuals to sue for violations), sets new standards for accessible aircraft (including boarding equipment, seating, lavatories, and communication systems), and requires airports to provide accessible facilities and digital services. The bill establishes clearer complaint procedures with the Department of Transportation, including a 120-day investigation timeline and specific civil penalties for violations like delayed assistance or damage to assistive devices. These changes directly affect air carriers, foreign air carriers, and travelers with disabilities who face barriers such as inaccessible aircraft and inadequate assistance. The legislation aims to address ongoing issues including damaged assistive devices, inaccessible aircraft features, and inappropriate treatment of service animals.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Dina Titus (D) · 42 co-sponsors