North Dakota Congressional Bills

in committee · North Dakota · House Apr 27, 2023

HR 2960: Fairness in Borrowing Act of 2023

This bill blocks the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and mortgage enterprises (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) from implementing new single-family mortgage credit fee changes announced on January 19, 2023. It specifically cancels the fee framework updates detailed in FHFA's January 19 announcement and related lender letters (LL-2023-01 and Bulletin 2023-1). The bill does not stop mortgage enterprises from using risk-based pricing for credit fees, which remains permitted. It directly affects the FHFA's authority and the mortgage pricing structure for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

in committee · North Dakota · House Apr 27, 2023

HR 2930: Clean Slate Act of 2023

Clean Slate Act of 2023 This bill establishes a framework for sealing records related to certain federal criminal offenses. Courts must automatically seal records related to (1) a conviction for simple possession of a controlled substance or for any nonviolent offense involving marijuana, or (2) an arrest for an offense that does not result in a conviction. Additionally, an individual who meets certain criteria may petition to seal records related to a conviction for other nonviolent offenses.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · North Dakota · House Apr 27, 2023

HR 2983: Fresh Start Act of 2023

Fresh Start Act of 2023 This bill allows grants under the National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) to be used to implement a state law that provides for the automatic expungement or sealing of certain criminal records. The NCHIP provides grants to state and tribal governments to enhance the quality, completeness, and accessibility of criminal history record information and ensure the implementation of effective background check systems.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

David J. Trone (D) · 21 co-sponsors

in committee · North Dakota · Senate Apr 26, 2023

S 1300: Prime Minister Golda Meir Commemorative Coin Act

This bill authorizes the U.S. Treasury to mint three commemorative coins in 2026 to honor Golda Meir (Israel’s first female Prime Minister) and mark the 75th anniversary of U.S.-Israel relations. It specifies $5 gold, $1 silver, and half-dollar coins bearing her image and inscriptions like "Golda Meir, Israel 75, 2026," with surcharges of $35, $10, and $5 per coin respectively. All surcharge revenue will fund Kiryat Sanz Laniado Hospital in Israel, while the coins - minted only in 2026 - will be sold as collectibles with no net cost to the U.S. government.

in committee · North Dakota · Senate Apr 26, 2023

S 572: Ensuring Access to VA INFO Act of 2023

This bill requires the VA Secretary to respond to written questions from Senate and House Veterans' Affairs committees within 45 business days. If delays are expected, the VA must notify the committee member in advance, explaining the reason, providing a new timeline, and detailing steps needed to answer. It also mandates other federal agencies to promptly assist the VA when requested to meet these deadlines. The bill directly affects the VA Secretary, congressional committees, and other federal agencies involved in VA oversight.

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · North Dakota · Senate Apr 25, 2023

SJRES 25: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States".

This joint resolution (SJRES 25) seeks congressional disapproval of a specific Department of Labor rule regarding wage rates for H-2A agricultural workers. It targets the rule published in the Federal Register (88 Fed. Reg. 12760) that established a methodology for calculating "Adverse Effect Wage Rates" (AEWR) for temporary H-2A nonimmigrant workers in non-range occupations. If passed, the resolution would block this rule from taking effect, directly affecting agricultural employers who rely on H-2A visas and the workers themselves by preventing the implementation of the new wage calculation method. The resolution does not create new policy but aims to halt an existing rule through the congressional disapproval process under U.S. Code.

Topics ✗ Immigration ✗ Labor & Employment

Tim Scott (R) · 36 co-sponsors

in committee · North Dakota · House Apr 25, 2023

HJRES 59: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States".

This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Labor final rule entitled Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States and published on February 28, 2023. This rule makes changes to the methodology used to set adverse effect wage rates for H-2A workers (temporary agricultural workers), including by using Bureau of Labor Statistics wage surveys in certain instances. (Generally, the minimum wage for an H-2A worker is the highest of the adverse effect wage rate, the applicable minimum wage, the prevailing wage for that occupation in that area, or any agreed-upon collective bargaining wage.)

Topics ✗ Immigration ✗ Labor & Employment

Ralph Norman (R) · 73 co-sponsors

in committee · North Dakota · Senate Apr 25, 2023

S 1261: Save Local Business Act

The Save Local Business Act (S 1261) clarifies when businesses can be held jointly liable for labor violations under federal law. It amends the National Labor Relations Act and Fair Labor Standards Act to define "joint employer" status strictly: an employer must directly and immediately control essential employment terms like hiring, pay, scheduling, and discipline for another employer’s workers. This directly affects businesses operating under multi-employer structures (e.g., franchises, staffing agencies) by limiting joint liability to cases where control is demonstrable and immediate. The bill does not change existing labor protections but sets clearer, more specific criteria for determining joint employer responsibility.

Topics ✗ Labor & Employment

in committee · North Dakota · House Apr 25, 2023

HR 2827: Partner with Korea Act

Partner with Korea Act This bill creates an E-4 treaty trader visa category for up to 15,000 nationals of South Korea each fiscal year who are coming to the United States solely to perform specialty occupation services, subject to various requirements. The 15,000 limit shall only apply to principal recipients of such visas and not their accompanying spouses or children. (A specialty occupation is one that requires the theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge and a bachelor's degree or higher.)

Topics ✓ Immigration

in committee · North Dakota · House Apr 24, 2023

HR 2800: Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act

HR 2800, the Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act, authorizes a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal to honor Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds for his actions during World War II. The bill directs the Treasury Secretary to strike a gold medal commemorating Edmonds' bravery, specifically his defiance of Nazi orders to separate Jewish-American prisoners at Stalag IX-A, which saved approximately 200 lives. The medal will be presented to Edmonds' son, Pastor Christopher Waring Edmonds, or his next of kin, with bronze duplicates available for sale to cover costs. This is a commemorative measure recognizing Edmonds' service, not a policy change affecting current legislation or programs.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Tim Burchett (R) · 38 co-sponsors

in committee · North Dakota · House Apr 21, 2023

HR 2547: Special Diabetes Program for Indians Reauthorization Act of 2023

This bill reauthorizes $150 million annually in federal funding for diabetes prevention and treatment programs serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities, extending the existing program through fiscal year 2028. It directly affects tribal health programs and Native American communities by ensuring continued access to critical diabetes care services. The key provision adds a new funding allocation of $150 million per year for 2024-2028 to the Public Health Service Act, with funds remaining available until fully spent. This maintains current program levels without altering eligibility or service requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

in committee · North Dakota · House Apr 21, 2023

HR 2548: Public Safety Officer Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Health Act of 2023

This bill requires the CDC to collect and publicly share information about concussions and brain injuries affecting public safety officers (including police, firefighters, and emergency responders). It directs the CDC to update its website with this information and develop targeted resources for medical professionals, employers, mental health providers, and families. The CDC must also consult with these groups to ensure the information meets their needs and support the creation of model treatment guidelines through grants. The law aims to improve diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies for brain injuries in this workforce.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

Dan Crenshaw (R) · 30 co-sponsors

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