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in committee · New Mexico · House Apr 27, 2022

HJRES 72: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relating to "Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs".

This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on February 3, 2021, that requires the use of face masks on planes, trains, buses, and other public conveyances and at transportation hubs to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill nullifies CDC mask mandate (a public health measure), opposing a healthcare-related requirement under pandemic response.95% confidence
Dan Bishop (R) · 135 co-sponsors
in committee · New Mexico · Senate Apr 27, 2022

S 4096: Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in U.S. Customs and Border Protection Custody Act

Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in U.S. Customs and Border Protection Custody Act This bill imposes requirements and standards related to the care of aliens in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) custody. CBP must conduct an initial health screening of each individual in custody to identify those with acute conditions and high-risk vulnerabilities and to provide appropriate healthcare. CBP must conduct the screening within 12 hours of each individual's arrival at a CBP facility, and within 6 hours for certain priority individuals such as children and individuals with disabilities. The bill imposes various requirements related to providing such screenings, such as providing interpreters, chaperones, and mental health treatment when necessary. CBP must ensure detainees have access to drinking water, toilets, sanitation facilities, hygiene products, food, and shelter. The bill imposes certain standards relating to such requirements, such as the minimum amount of drinking water for each detainee and the acceptable temperature range of the shelters. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must enter into memoranda of understanding with various government agencies to address instances when surge capacity is necessary. The DHS Office of the Inspector General must conduct unannounced inspections of ports of entry, border patrol stations, and detention facilities and report the results to Congress. The Government Accountability Office must assess CBP's management of such facilities, whether CBP and DHS processes are in compliance with this bill's requirements, and the behavior of CBP personnel in carrying out this bill. DHS shall publicly release on its website, on a quarterly basis, aggregate data on complaints of sexual abuse at CBP facilities.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates health screenings and appropriate care for individuals in CBP custody, improving access to healthcare services for vulnerable populations.95% confidence
Ben Ray Luján (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · New Mexico · Senate Apr 26, 2022

S 4084: Leveraging our National Laboratories to Develop Tomorrow’s Technology Leaders Act of 2022

Leveraging our National Laboratories to Develop Tomorrow's Technology Leaders Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Energy to award grants to maintain a lab-embedded entrepreneurship program that provides entrepreneurial fellows with access to National Laboratory research facilities, expertise, and mentorship.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds grants for National Lab entrepreneurship program to develop tech leaders, directly advancing technology sector development.95% confidence
Ben Ray Luján (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · New Mexico · Senate Apr 26, 2022

S 4083: Clean Energy Minerals Reform Act of 2022

Clean Energy Minerals Reform Act of 2022 This bill modifies requirements related to the mining of hardrock minerals on federal land. For example, the bill prohibits the United States from issuing a patent for any mining claim, millsite, or tunnel site unless a patent application was filed with the Department of the Interior by September 30, 1994; subjects production of all locatable minerals from any mining claim to a reasonable royalty established by Interior; requires an exploration permit and mining operations permit for non-casual mining operations; establishes the Hardrock Minerals Reclamation Fund for responding to hazardous substance releases on abandoned hardrock mine land; requires consultation with Indian tribes prior to the undertaking or issuing of a permit for mineral activity that has tribal implications; and establishes civil penalties for violation of surface management or operation requirements and related regulations.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRegulates minerals critical for clean energy infrastructure (e.g., solar/battery materials), enabling renewable tech development by modifying federal mining rules to support supply chain needs.92% confidence
Martin Heinrich (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · New Mexico · House Apr 26, 2022

HR 426: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2021

Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2021 This bill makes it a violation of federal law for a recipient of federal funds who operates, sponsors, or facilitates athletic programs or activities to permit a person whose sex is male to participate in an athletic program or activity that is designated for women or girls. The bill specifies that sex shall be recognized based solely on a person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth.
W. Gregory Steube (R) · 133 co-sponsors
in committee · New Mexico · Senate Apr 25, 2022

S 4078: Lowering FUEL Costs Act of 2022

Lowering Federal Usage of Energy to Lessen Costs Act of 2022 or the Lowering FUEL Costs Act of 2022 This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget, the General Services Administration, and the Council on Environmental Quality to develop and publicly release short-term and long-term strategies to reduce the cost of transportation fuels for U.S. consumers through federal conservation. The short-term strategies must be implemented within three months of their public release.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates federal conservation strategies to reduce transportation fuel costs, directly advancing energy efficiency and consumer cost reduction per its title and summary.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly targets reducing transportation fuel costs through federal conservation strategies, directly advancing affordability in transportation sector per its title and summary.92% confidence
Catherine Cortez Masto (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · New Mexico · House Apr 19, 2022

HR 7537: Help for Healing Communities Act

Help for Healing Communities Act This bill establishes a program through which the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration may award grants to support mental and behavioral health services for survivors of active shooter events and incidents of targeted violence. Eligible grant recipients include state, tribal, territorial, and local governments and nonprofits located in or serving a community that experienced an active shooter event or incident of targeted violence in the preceding fiscal year.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes federal grants for mental health services, directly funding essential public services through government spending (appropriations) without tax implications.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes SAMHSA grants for mental health services for active shooter survivors, directly funding trauma care under healthcare topic95% confidence
Lucy McBath (D) · 22 co-sponsors
in committee · New Mexico · House Apr 18, 2022

HRES 1051: Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2022, as the fifth annual "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons.

This resolution recognizes that Black women are experiencing high, disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity in the United States and that Black Maternal Health Week is an opportunity to deepen the national conversation about Black maternal health.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareResolution designates awareness week for Black maternal health crisis, aligning with public health advocacy to reduce mortality rates and deepen national conversation on maternal care disparities.85% confidence
Alma S. Adams (D) · 101 co-sponsors
in committee · New Mexico · House Apr 18, 2022

HR 7534: Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act of 2022

Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish a grant program for state, tribal and local governments; metropolitan planning organizations; and certain nonprofits (or consortia of nonprofits) to carry out activities to mitigate heat in urban areas. HUD must coordinate with the Environmental Protection Agency on the program.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMitigating urban heat reduces cooling energy demand, aligning with energy efficiency goals. Activities like green infrastructure directly lower building energy use, though not explicitly stated.80% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes HUD grant program to mitigate urban heat islands, coordinating with EPA, directly advancing climate adaptation and environmental protection.95% confidence
Ruben Gallego (D) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · New Mexico · House Apr 18, 2022

HR 7540: Safe Workplaces Act

Safe Workplaces Act This bill requires the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to promulgate an occupational safety and health standard on reducing the threat of workplace violence, including firearm violence. Additionally, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health must study and make recommendations about ways to reduce workplace violence. OSHA must consider those recommendations when promulgating the workplace safety and health standard.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates OSHA to create new workplace violence safety standards, directly improving worker safety protections under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence
Joe Neguse (D) · 20 co-sponsors
in committee · New Mexico · House Apr 18, 2022

HR 7272: Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2022

Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2022 This bill expands eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for certain disabled veterans, including those determined to be catastrophically disabled.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands SNAP eligibility for disabled veterans, directly advancing nutritional benefits and access to food assistance.90% confidence
Jahana Hayes (D) · 17 co-sponsors
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