South Dakota Congressional Bills

passed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 1, 2022

SRES 512: A resolution supporting reopening the United States Capitol Building and Senate Office Buildings to the American people.

This resolution supports reopening the U.S. Capitol Building and Senate Office Buildings to visitors under the public visitation policies that were in place before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bill Hagerty (R) · 26 co-sponsors

in committee · South Dakota · Senate Mar 1, 2022

S 3715: E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2022

E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2022 This bill repeals certain requirements regarding the use of electronic records in commerce. Specifically, the bill repeals the requirement that consumers must demonstrate their ability to access information electronically in order to consent to the use of electronic records.

Topics ✗ Technology

in committee · South Dakota · House Feb 28, 2022

HRES 940: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Russian invasion of Ukraine will further weaken global energy security and President Biden should take immediate action to provide allies of the United States with an affordable and secure supply of energy.

This resolution expresses that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the energy independence of the United States is critical to national security and should include the production and use of all available energy sources, including coal, natural gas, oil, nuclear energy, and renewables, as well as strategic minerals critical to electric vehicles and other clean energy sources; and President Biden should take immediate action to restore the energy security of the United States and provide U.S. allies with an affordable and secure supply of energy.

Topics ✓ Energy

in committee · South Dakota · Senate Feb 28, 2022

S 3714: American Energy Independence Act of 2022

American Energy Independence Act of 2022 This bill addresses U.S. energy independence, the production and importation of oil and natural gas, and the rescission of specified environmental requirements. Specifically, the bill directs the President to develop a plan for the United States to achieve energy independence by 2024. The Department of Energy (DOE) must also develop a program and issue rules to ensure that the United States achieves such energy independence and becomes a net exporter of energy. The bill also addresses energy pipelines, including by approving the TransCanada Keystone Pipeline in Phillips County, Montana for the import of oil from Canada to the United States. It also provides for energy production, including by requiring regulations to be issued by DOE to reduce requirements on entities harvesting energy through hydraulic fracturing, the Department of Transportation to promote stable and affordable gasoline and diesel prices, and the Department of the Interior to promote the leasing of federal land for oil and natural gas production. In addition, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must identify and repeal certain regulations that substantially reduce energy independence. Further, the bill prohibits the use of any funds to implement the Paris Agreement on climate change. Finally, the bill rescinds (1) Executive Order 14008 about tackling climate change, (2) the 2021 proposed rule issued by the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers about the scope of the Clean Water Act, and (3) the 2021 proposed rule issued by the EPA about methane gas emissions.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

in committee · South Dakota · House Feb 28, 2022

HR 6828: No Pro-Abortion Task Force Act

No Pro-Abortion Task Force Act This bill prohibits federal funding of the Reproductive Healthcare Access Task Force. The Department of Health and Human Services launched the task force on January 21, 2022, to identify and coordinate departmental activities related to accessing sexual and reproductive health care.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

Andy Biggs (R) · 44 co-sponsors

in committee · South Dakota · House Feb 22, 2022

HR 6004: Upholding the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Law Act of 2021

Upholding the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Law Act of 2021 This bill prohibits using federal funds to establish any diplomatic facility in Jerusalem other than the U.S. Embassy to Israel.

David Kustoff (R) · 124 co-sponsors

in committee · South Dakota · House Feb 18, 2022

HRES 934: Supporting reopening the United States Capitol and House Office Buildings to the American people.

This resolution supports reopening the U.S. Capitol Building and House Office Buildings to visitors under the public visitation policies that were in place before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ralph Norman (R) · 43 co-sponsors

in committee · South Dakota · House Feb 18, 2022

HRES 885: Recognizing the importance of broadband in rural areas throughout the United States and the critical need to invest in broadband expansion in an increasingly connected and digitally dependent world.

This resolution addresses the need for improvements to broadband infrastructure, particularly in rural areas, and the role of specified federal agencies in making such improvements.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Technology

James R. Baird (R) · 52 co-sponsors

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 18, 2022

S 3541: Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act

Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act This bill updates policies and procedures related to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care and benefits for veterans who have been exposed to toxic substances. Specifically, the bill extends the eligibility period for VA hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for combat veterans who served after September 11, 2001, and were exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or other conditions, including those who did not enroll to receive VA care during the eligibility period. The VA must incorporate into its existing health care screening a screening to help determine potential exposures to toxic substances during military service. Among other requirements, the VA must also provide annual training to health care and benefits personnel with respect to veterans who were exposed to toxic substances; analyze total and respiratory disease mortality in veterans who served in specified locations on specified dates; conduct an epidemiological study on the health trends of veterans who served in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001; conduct a study to determine trends in the rates of the incidence of cancer in veterans; publish a list of VA resources for veterans who were exposed to toxic substances, families and caregivers of such veterans, and survivors of such veterans who are receiving death benefits; and report on the data quality of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record and its usefulness in supporting veterans in receiving VA health care and benefits.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

Jon Tester (D) · 35 co-sponsors

in committee · South Dakota · House Feb 18, 2022

HR 6776: Health Care Worker and First Responder Social Security Beneficiary Choice Act of 2022

Health Care Worker and First Responder Social Security Beneficiary Choice Act of 2022 This bill excludes wages from employment in the health care workforce or as a first responder during public health emergencies, including the COVID-19 emergency, from income limits that apply to Social Security retirement benefits.

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 17, 2022

SRES 524: A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 19 through February 26, 2022, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating 70 years of the National FFA Organization's membership magazine, originally called The National Future Farmer, now called New Horizons.

This resolution supports the designation of February 19-February 26, 2022, as National FFA Week. It also (1) recognizes the important role of the National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America) in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and (2) celebrates 70 years of the National FFA Organization's membership magazine.

Todd Young (R) · 50 co-sponsors

passed · South Dakota · Senate Feb 17, 2022

SRES 525: A resolution recognizing March 1, 2022, as the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Yellowstone National Park, which spans the States of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho.

This resolution congratulates Yellowstone National Park, spanning Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, on its sesquicentennial anniversary. The resolution also celebrates 150 years of the unique cultural heritage and natural beauty of Yellowstone National Park.

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