Oklahoma Congressional Bills

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Dec 16, 2021

S 3414: National Biosecurity Improvement Act of 2021

National Biosecurity Improvement Act of 2021 This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report to Congress about policies and past actions of the National Institutes of Health related to enhancing potential pandemic pathogens and similar research that could result in unintended homeland and national security concerns. Among other matters, the study must address how federal agencies ensure that such research is conducted safely and without compromising national security and the extent to which agencies consider national security information in decisions about whether to fund research in other countries.

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Dec 16, 2021

S 3412: Preventing Mandates on Toddlers Act

Preventing Mandates on Toddlers Act This bill prohibits federal funds from being used to implement or enforce the Department of Health and Human Services' rule titled Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs , published on November 30, 2021, or any substantially similar rule, regulation, or agency statement.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

John Thune (R) · 23 co-sponsors

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Dec 16, 2021

S 2340: Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021

Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021 This bill generally prohibits federal agencies and private businesses from publicly posting certain personal information (e.g., home addresses) of federal judges and their immediate family members. It also (1) requires information to be removed upon written request from the federal judge concerned, (2) prohibits data brokers from purchasing or selling such information, and (3) establishes programs to protect such information at the state and local level and to enhance security for judges.

Topics ✓ Technology

Robert Menendez (D) · 22 co-sponsors

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Dec 16, 2021

S 535: Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act

Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act This bill authorizes the establishment of a National Global War on Terrorism Memorial in the area of the National Mall.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Joni Ernst (R) · 56 co-sponsors

in committee · Oklahoma · House Dec 16, 2021

HR 6304: Stop Federal Vaccine Mandates for Employees Act

Stop Federal Vaccine Mandates for Employees Act This bill prohibits the Occupational Safety and Health Administration from issuing any emergency temporary standard that requires an employee to receive a drug, vaccine, or other biological product.

Topics ✗ Healthcare ✗ Labor & Employment

Vicky Hartzler (R) · 31 co-sponsors

in committee · Oklahoma · House Dec 16, 2021

HR 6321: Answer COVID FOIAs Now Act

Answer COVID FOIAs Now Act This bill addresses pending Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests related to COVID-19. Specifically, the bill requires each federal agency, within 100 calendar days, to complete all pending FOIA requests related to a drug or medical device to prevent, diagnose, mitigate, or treat COVID-19; gain-of-function or potential pandemic pathogen research; or a policy, rule, or standard requiring COVID-19 vaccination of individuals. For each calendar day on which any applicable FOIA request remains pending, the Department of the Treasury must transfer $1 million from the appropriations account of the office of the head of the agency to the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program of the Health Resources and Services Administration. A person submitting such a request shall be deemed to have demonstrated a compelling need for expedited processing.

signed · Oklahoma · House Dec 16, 2021

HR 5142: To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal, in commemoration to the servicemembers who perished in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021, during the evacuation of citizens of the United States and Afghan allies at Hamid Karzai International Airport, and for other purposes.

This bill posthumously provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of the 13 service members who died on August 26, 2021, while stationed at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Afghanistan.

Lisa C. McClain (R) · 326 co-sponsors

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Dec 15, 2021

S 3407: Guaranteeing Ukrainian Autonomy by Reinforcing its Defense (GUARD) Act of 2021

Guaranteeing Ukrainian Autonomy by Reinforcing its Defense (GUARD) Act of 2021 This bill provides support for Ukraine and imposes sanctions related to Nord Stream 2, the pipeline constructed to increase exports of natural gas from Russia. If Russia or any of its proxies militarily advance into Ukraine's territory or airspace beyond the area occupied as of December 15, 2021, the Department of State must designate Russia a state sponsor of terrorism. The bill authorizes the State Department to provide Foreign Military Financing assistance to Ukraine in FY2022. The bill also authorizes providing Ukraine with lethal assistance, such as anti-armor weapon systems and anti-aircraft weapons systems. From FY2022-FY2026, Ukraine shall have priority access to excess defense articles. During the same time period, the bill also authorizes providing Ukraine with assistance, including (1) International Military Education and Training assistance; (2) assistance to strengthen cybersecurity and intellectual property enforcement; (3) support and training for banking reform, subsidy reform, corporate governance, and the privatization of state-owned enterprises; and (4) assistance to combat corruption and improve the rule of law. Within 15 days of this bill's enactment, the President must impose sanctions on any entity responsible for planning, constructing, or operating Nord Stream 2, as well as any corporate officer of such an entity. The bill also subjects the President's authority to waive certain sanctions to congressional review. The bill requires reports to Congress on various topics, including a strategy on using U.S. diplomacy to support Ukraine.

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Dec 15, 2021

S 3403: Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act

Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act This bill prohibits federal funds from being made available to state or local governments that allow noncitizens to vote in federal, state, or local elections.

Topics ✗ Immigration

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Dec 15, 2021

S 3400: Marginal Well Protection Act

Marginal Well Protection Act This bill prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency from imposing fees or reporting requirements for methane emissions from wells that produce fewer than 15 barrels of oil per day and less than 90,000 cubic feet of natural gas per day.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

passed · Oklahoma · Senate Dec 14, 2021

SRES 479: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month.

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month and decreasing the prevalence of diabetes in the United States through increased research, treatment, and prevention.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Oklahoma · House Dec 14, 2021

HRES 850: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for use by those who celebrate Christmas.

This resolution recognizes the importance of Christmas symbols and traditions. The resolution (1) disapproves of attempts to ban references to Christmas, and (2) supports the use of these symbols and traditions by those who celebrate Christmas.

Doug Lamborn (R) · 39 co-sponsors

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