Oklahoma Congressional Bills

passed · Oklahoma · House Jun 24, 2025

HR 1520: Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act

This bill prohibits transplant centers and healthcare providers from denying organ transplants or related services solely based on a patient's disability. It requires covered entities to make reasonable modifications to policies (like considering a patient's support network or using communication aids) and to avoid denying care due to lack of auxiliary aids. The law applies to all transplant stages - including evaluation, listing, and post-transplant care - and explicitly states it complements, rather than replaces, existing disability rights laws like the ADA. It allows medical considerations only if a physician determines a disability is medically significant to the transplant, after individual evaluation.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Kat Cammack (R) · 28 co-sponsors

passed · Oklahoma · Senate Jun 23, 2025

SCONRES 15: A concurrent resolution expressing support for America's law enforcement professionals.

This is a symbolic concurrent resolution (not a law), expressing congressional support for U.S. law enforcement officers. It highlights statistics on officer safety risks, traumatic incidents, and line-of-duty deaths, then calls for increased safety measures, resources, and mental health support - without mandating specific actions or funding. The resolution does not change policy or affect any individuals directly; it serves only to publicly affirm support. It was passed unanimously by the Senate on June 18, 2025.

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Jun 23, 2025

S 2141: Intelligence Community Workforce Agility Protection Act of 2025

This bill changes tax rules to help intelligence community employees who relocate for work. It allows these employees (excluding military members) to deduct moving expenses and exclude relocation reimbursements from taxable income when moving due to a required assignment change. The key change modifies two sections of the tax code to treat intelligence community relocations similarly to other federal employee moves. This directly affects current or new intelligence community staff who must move for mission-critical assignments. The policy aims to reduce tax burdens when these employees relocate for work.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Jun 23, 2025

S 2140: Haskell Indian Nations University Improvement Act

The Haskell Indian Nations University Improvement Act would transform Haskell Indian Nations University from a Bureau of Indian Education institution into a federally chartered corporation with its own independent board of trustees. This change would allow the university to operate independently from the Bureau of Indian Education, accept private donations as a tax-exempt organization, and develop its own policies to better serve its students. The bill aims to address longstanding challenges with facility maintenance, program management, and funding dependency that have affected the university's ability to provide quality education to its approximately 900 enrolled students representing 140 tribes. The new board would be composed of 15 voting members (all enrolled in Indian Tribes) and 1 student member, with the goal of improving the university's educational mission and campus environment.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Oklahoma · House Jun 20, 2025

HR 2702: FIRM Act

The FIRM Act (HR 2702) prohibits federal banking agencies from considering "reputational risk" in supervising banks and credit unions. It requires agencies to remove all references to reputational risk - defined as concerns about negative publicity affecting an institution's reputation - from regulations, examinations, and enforcement actions. The bill directly affects depository institutions (banks and credit unions) and federal regulators like the FDIC and CFPB, banning them from using reputational risk as a basis for supervision or enforcement. This policy change aims to limit regulatory actions based on subjective public opinion rather than financial safety and soundness.

Andy Barr (R) · 19 co-sponsors

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Jun 18, 2025

S 2121: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill reauthorizes and expands federal programs addressing the opioid crisis and related health issues through 2030, with increased funding for prevention, treatment, and recovery services. It provides specific funding increases for programs including prenatal and postnatal health services, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder prevention, first responder training, and community-based recovery centers. Key provisions include enhanced cybersecurity protections for suicide prevention hotlines, requirements for reporting on program effectiveness, and expanded support for individuals with substance use disorders through workforce development and peer support services. The bill directly affects healthcare providers, public health agencies, community organizations, and individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Technology

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Jun 18, 2025

S 1883: DISRUPT Act

The DISRUPT Act requires U.S. government agencies to create interagency task forces and produce reports analyzing cooperation between China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea in defense, technology, and economic areas. It mandates agencies like State, Defense, and Treasury to establish dedicated teams within 60 days, assess how adversary collaboration threatens U.S. security, and submit classified reports on risks like technology sharing and sanctions evasion. The bill also directs a strategic plan within 180 days to disrupt dangerous cooperation, bolster deterrence in key regions, and update military planning tools. These mechanisms aim to strengthen U.S. responses to evolving threats from coordinated adversary actions without imposing direct sanctions or new restrictions.

in committee · Oklahoma · House Jun 17, 2025

HRES 521: Standing with Israel as it works to dismantle Iran's nuclear enrichment capabilities and defends itself against Iranian attacks on civilians.

This symbolic House resolution (HRES 521) expresses support for Israel’s military actions against Iran’s nuclear facilities, citing Iran’s nuclear enrichment progress (including 60% enriched uranium stockpiles nearing weapons-grade levels) and Iran’s attacks on Israeli civilians. It specifically endorses Israel’s "proportional" strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and military targets following Iran’s rejection of diplomatic efforts, while condemning Iran’s attacks that killed 24 Israelis and wounded 590. The resolution calls on Iran to halt nuclear enrichment and dismantle its program, reaffirms U.S. support for Israel’s security, and urges global condemnation of Iran’s nuclear activities. As a non-binding resolution, it does not enact policy but formally aligns the House with Israel’s actions against Iran’s nuclear program.

Claudia Tenney (R) · 31 co-sponsors

in committee · Oklahoma · House Jun 17, 2025

HR 4021: Patriotism Not Pride Act

HR 4021, the Patriotism Not Pride Act, prohibits federal agencies from using government funds to promote or recognize Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month through events, communications, or educational programs. It also bans the display of flags representing sexual orientation or gender identity on all federal property and grounds. The bill directly affects all federal agencies, requiring them to cease any activities related to Pride Month recognition or the display of such flags. This legislation enacts concrete policy changes by restricting federal funding and property use for specific LGBTQ+ observances.

in committee · Oklahoma · House Jun 17, 2025

HR 4032: Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025

This bill requires major internet companies (including social media, streaming services, and app stores) and broadband providers to contribute to the Universal Service Fund, which subsidizes affordable broadband in rural and high-cost areas. It exempts smaller companies that transmit less than 3% of U.S. broadband data or earn under $5 billion annually. The Federal Communications Commission must create a new support mechanism to help rural broadband providers cover costs, while ensuring contributions remain fair and predictable. The bill explicitly states it does not grant the FCC new authority over these companies.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Technology

Randy Feenstra (R) · 26 co-sponsors

in committee · Oklahoma · House Jun 13, 2025

HJRES 101: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would grant Congress the power to pass laws banning the physical desecration of the U.S. flag (such as burning, trampling, or defacing it). If ratified, it would directly affect individuals who engage in such acts by making them subject to federal criminal penalties under new laws Congress could create. The amendment would add a specific clause to the Constitution stating: "Congress shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States." Ratification would require approval by 3/4 of state legislatures within seven years of submission.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

Steve Womack (R) · 24 co-sponsors

signed · Oklahoma · House Jun 12, 2025

HJRES 88: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

H.J.Res. 88 disapproves an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that would have allowed California to enforce its "Advanced Clean Cars II" vehicle emission standards. This rule, submitted by the EPA on January 6, 2025, sought to grant California a waiver to override federal preemption for its stricter vehicle pollution controls. The resolution, passed by Congress and signed into law on June 12, 2025, formally nullifies the EPA rule, preventing California from implementing its Advanced Clean Cars II program under this specific waiver. The bill directly affects California's ability to set its own vehicle emission standards for passenger cars and light trucks.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment ✗ Transportation

John Joyce (R) · 41 co-sponsors

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