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in committee · North Dakota · Senate Jan 31, 2023

S 186: Prohibiting Abortion on Federal Lands Act

This bill prohibits the federal government from promoting, supporting, or contracting with organizations that provide abortions on federal lands or in federal facilities, including national parks, military bases, and courthouses. It directly affects federal agencies and contractors operating on public lands or in government buildings by banning any federal funding, promotion, or contractual relationships with abortion providers. Key provisions define "abortion entity" as any organization performing, referring for, or financially supporting abortions, and prohibit federal actions that expand access to abortion in these settings. The law creates a clear policy restriction on federal involvement in abortion services within government-controlled spaces.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts federal funding for abortion services on public lands, directly limiting access to a healthcare service per bill's prohibitions on funding/contracts with abortion providers.90% confidence
Marco Rubio (R) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · North Dakota · Senate Jan 31, 2023

S 166: HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act

Helping with Equal Access to Leave and Investing in Needs for Grieving Mothers and Fathers Act or the HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act This bill revises the family and medical leave entitlement and limits funding to certain family planning programs. Specifically, the bill provides family and medical leave due to the spontaneous loss of an unborn child of an employee or spouse of the employee. It also establishes a tax credit for an individual who experiences, during the taxable year, the stillbirth of a child who would have been a qualifying child of the individual for the taxable year if the child had been born live. The bill further prohibits the Office of Population Affairs within the Department of Health and Human Services from providing federal assistance to voluntary family planning programs that (1) perform abortions, (2) provide funding to another entity that performs abortions, or (3) refer patients to abortion providers.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credit for stillbirth-related expenses, providing direct tax relief to individuals, aligning with support indicators for fiscal assistance.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides family leave and tax credit for stillbirth, addressing mental health grief from pregnancy loss, directly supporting healthcare topic.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands family medical leave to include loss of unborn child, strengthening worker benefits and employment standards under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence
Tom Cotton (R) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · North Dakota · Senate Jan 31, 2023

S 163: SHORT Act

The SHORT Act revises federal firearm regulations to eliminate separate restrictions on short-barreled rifles and shotguns. It redefines shotguns used for sporting purposes to avoid being classified as destructive devices and removes language that previously treated these weapons differently from other firearms. The bill also requires states to recognize federal compliance as meeting state registration requirements for these weapons and preempts state taxes or registration rules on them in interstate commerce. Finally, it mandates the federal government to destroy related ownership records within 365 days of enactment.
Roger Marshall (R) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · North Dakota · Senate Jan 31, 2023

S 196: Prohibiting Federal Emergencies for Abortion Act

This bill prohibits the President from declaring federal emergencies under three key laws (the National Emergencies Act, Public Health Service Act, and Stafford Act) for purposes related to abortion. Specifically, it blocks emergency declarations meant to promote, support, or expand abortion access, or to take legal action against states that restrict abortion. The bill defines "abortion" as intentionally terminating a pregnancy (with limited exceptions for live birth or health) using instruments, medicine, or devices. It directly affects federal emergency powers, preventing their use to advance abortion policy or challenge state abortion laws. The law does not change existing abortion regulations but restricts how emergency declarations can be utilized.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts federal emergencies that could expand abortion access (a healthcare service), limiting patient access to abortion care under federal programs.95% confidence
Marco Rubio (R) · 13 co-sponsors
passed · North Dakota · House Jan 30, 2023

HR 21: Strategic Production Response Act

The Strategic Production Response Act (HR 21) requires the Secretary of Energy to develop a plan increasing oil and gas leasing on federal lands (managed by Interior, Agriculture, Energy, and Defense) by the same percentage as any initial drawdown of petroleum from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. This plan must be created before the first sale, exchange, or loan of reserve oil, and cannot increase leasing on federal lands by more than 10% overall. The bill mandates consultation with the Secretaries of Agriculture, Interior, and Defense during plan development. It directly affects federal land management agencies and future oil/gas leasing decisions on public lands.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill mandates increased oil/gas leasing on federal lands, promoting fossil fuels over renewable energy development, directly opposing renewable energy advancement.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentIncreases oil/gas leasing on federal lands, expanding fossil fuel production which contradicts environmental protection goals and prioritizes industry over conservation.85% confidence
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R) · 40 co-sponsors
in committee · North Dakota · Senate Jan 26, 2023

S 120: Educational Choice for Children Act

The Educational Choice for Children Act creates tax credits for individuals and corporations that contribute to scholarship organizations providing educational scholarships. Individuals can claim a credit up to 10% of their adjusted gross income or $5,000, while corporations can claim up to 5% of taxable income. Scholarships are available to students in households earning no more than 300% of the area median income and can be used for public or private school expenses, including religious schools. The bill establishes a $10 billion annual cap on total contributions with funds allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and requires scholarship organizations to verify student income and distribute scholarships to multiple students. It also prohibits government control over scholarship organizations and schools, ensuring maximum freedom for these organizations.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credits for donors to fund educational scholarships, providing tax relief and directing funds toward lower-income students via fiscal incentives.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access via tax-credit scholarships for K-12 students in low-income households, enabling public/private school enrollment including religious schools.90% confidence
Bill Cassidy (R) · 31 co-sponsors
in committee · North Dakota · Senate Jan 26, 2023

S 110: A PLUS Act

The A PLUS Act (S 110) allows states to consolidate federal education funds under a "declaration of intent," giving them flexibility to manage programs like Title I under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) while reducing administrative burdens. States must submit a declaration outlining eligible programs, commit to using funds to supplement state funding (not replace it), and report annually on student progress to parents and taxpayers. Key provisions include limiting administrative costs to 1% of consolidated funds (or 3% if excluding Title I), requiring accountability for disadvantaged students, and prohibiting consolidation of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funds. The bill directly affects states, local school districts, and parents through streamlined fund use and transparency requirements.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllows states to consolidate federal education funds (Title I) with supplement-not-supplant requirement, reducing admin burden while ensuring federal funds augment state support.95% confidence
Steve Daines (R) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · North Dakota · Senate Jan 26, 2023

S 95: SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2023

This bill prohibits the FDA from approving new abortion drugs and restricts existing approved drugs to in-person administration by certified healthcare providers. It requires providers to be certified in pregnancy assessment, ectopic pregnancy diagnosis, and emergency care capabilities, and mandates that drugs can only be dispensed in clinics, offices, or hospitals. The bill also imposes new reporting requirements for adverse events (like hospitalizations or severe infections) and requires providers to document risks to patients before prescribing. These provisions apply to all drugs defined as "abortion drugs" under the bill, which includes any substance intended to terminate pregnancy (excluding specific medical exceptions).
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts abortion drug access via in-person requirements, provider certifications, and dispensing location limits, limiting patient access to reproductive healthcare services.95% confidence
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) · 32 co-sponsors
in committee · North Dakota · Senate Jan 26, 2023

S 114: Preventive Health Savings Act

This bill amends the Congressional Budget Act to require the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Director to assess whether health-related proposals could reduce future federal spending through preventive health measures. It directs the CBO to document and project these potential savings in budget analyses when requested by specific congressional committees (Budget, Finance, Health, or Energy committees in either chamber). The law defines "preventive health" as evidence-based actions that prevent disease and promote wellness, and mandates the CBO to include these savings estimates in budget projections for up to 20 years beyond the current budget cycle. The bill affects how federal spending reductions from preventive health programs are scored, not the programs themselves.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires CBO to assess preventive health proposals that reduce future federal spending, promoting fiscal responsibility in budget analyses per bill's mandate.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requires CBO to assess preventive health savings, promoting evidence-based care that could justify future healthcare funding and access improvements.85% confidence
Benjamin L. Cardin (D) · 7 co-sponsors
introduced · North Dakota · Senate Jan 26, 2023

S 81: Viral Gain-of-Function Research Moratorium Act

This bill prohibits U.S. federal funding for gain-of-function research on certain viruses. It directly affects universities and research institutions that conduct such research, banning new federal grants for them. The law defines gain-of-function research as work that could make influenza, MERS, or SARS viruses more dangerous or contagious in any organism. Federal agencies must stop awarding new grants to institutions performing this specific type of research.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill restricts risky viral research that could harm public health, thereby protecting healthcare systems and populations from potential pandemics.75% confidence
Roger Marshall (R) · 13 co-sponsors
introduced · North Dakota · Senate Jan 26, 2023

S 82: Full Faith and Credit Act

This bill requires the U.S. government to prioritize payments for Social Security benefits, military pay, veterans' benefits, Medicare, and debt held by the public if the national debt reaches its legal limit. It mandates that the Treasury automatically increase the debt ceiling by the amount needed to cover these priority payments during any two-week period where revenue would otherwise fall short. The law directly affects Social Security recipients, active-duty military personnel, veterans, Medicare beneficiaries, and holders of U.S. Treasury debt. Key provisions include automatic debt limit adjustments based on revenue projections and holding excess funds for future payment periods. The bill aims to prevent default on these critical obligations without requiring new congressional action during debt limit crises.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates priority payment of Medicare benefits during debt ceiling crisis, protecting healthcare funding for beneficiaries without cuts or restrictions.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrioritizes Social Security and Medicare payments, protecting key worker financial benefits and retirement security without altering labor policies.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly prioritizes veterans' benefits as mandatory payments during debt ceiling crisis, ensuring they are not delayed or cut alongside Social Security and military pay.95% confidence
Rick Scott (R) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · North Dakota · Senate Jan 25, 2023

S 62: No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2023

This bill prohibits federal funds from covering abortions in most circumstances, including health benefits plans, with exceptions for cases of rape, incest, or when a pregnancy endangers a woman's life. It specifically bars the use of Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions for health plans that cover abortion, requiring insurers to disclose abortion coverage details separately in marketing materials. The law applies to all federal health programs and ACA marketplace plans, ensuring taxpayer dollars aren't used for abortion services or coverage. It does not affect private insurance plans purchased with non-federal funds or separate abortion coverage options.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts use of federal tax credits (ACA premium subsidies) for abortion coverage, limiting taxpayer funding for abortion services per bill's provisions.92% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts federal funding for abortion coverage under ACA, limiting access to abortion services in health plans and barring tax credits for plans covering abortion.90% confidence
Roger F. Wicker (R) · 46 co-sponsors
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