South Dakota Congressional Bills

in committee · South Dakota · House Jun 25, 2025

HR 4135: To encourage States to participate with the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council's online dashboard for certain covered projects.

This bill encourages states to use the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council's online dashboard for environmental reviews of certain large infrastructure projects. It specifically targets states that issue permits under Clean Water Act sections 401, 402, or 404 (related to water pollution). States are urged to coordinate through this dashboard to streamline the review process for projects requiring these permits, though participation is voluntary. The bill does not create new requirements but promotes existing federal tools for faster project approvals.

in committee · South Dakota · Senate Jun 24, 2025

SRES 296: A resolution condemning antisemitism and recent antisemitic attacks in the United States.

SRES 296 is a Senate resolution condemning antisemitism and recent antisemitic attacks, specifically referencing the May 21, 2025, murders of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky at a Washington, DC, event and the June 1, 2025, Boulder, Colorado, Molotov cocktail attack. It cites data showing a record 9,354 antisemitic incidents in 2024 (a 63% rise in hate crimes since 2022) and notes Jewish Americans face disproportionate harm, including 68% of religious hate crimes despite being 2.4% of the U.S. population. The resolution does not create new laws but formally expresses the Senate’s condemnation, mourns the victims, and encourages society to combat antisemitism and support Jewish communities. It also recognizes the importance of existing federal resources, like the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, for community safety.

in committee · South Dakota · 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 · South Dakota · Senate Jun 18, 2025

S 2116: A bill to require the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to annually review, update, and report on the facilities and property of the United States Government determined to be national security sensitive for purposes of review of real estate transactions under section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950.

This bill requires the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to maintain and annually update a list of U.S. government facilities and property considered sensitive for national security - such as intelligence sites and National Laboratories. It mandates that each CFIUS committee member review their agency’s properties on this list each year by January 31 and submit recommended updates to the chairperson after agency approval. The committee must also report annually on all real estate transactions reviewed under this list, including completed reviews and any classified briefings requested by Congress. This formalizes an existing process into a structured annual requirement, directly affecting federal agencies and CFIUS oversight of foreign investments involving sensitive government sites.

passed · South Dakota · Senate Jun 17, 2025

S 1467: Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act

This bill restricts how credit bureaus share consumer credit reports during mortgage applications. It limits sharing with third parties unless the request is for a firm mortgage offer or the recipient is the loan originator, servicer, or a bank holding the consumer's account. The law directly affects consumers (by limiting data sharing), credit bureaus (requiring new compliance), and mortgage lenders/banks (with restricted access). Key provisions require explicit consumer authorization for sharing and prevent broad data use during prescreening for home loans.

Topics ✓ Technology

Jack Reed (D) · 45 co-sponsors

in committee · South Dakota · 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 · South Dakota · House Jun 13, 2025

HR 3957: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to provide certain fire management assistance to Indian Tribal Governments, and for other purposes.

HR 3957 amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief Act to directly authorize Indian Tribal Governments to request fire management assistance from the President, rather than requiring them to go through state governments. The bill allows tribal leaders (Chief Executives) to submit requests directly to the President for fire-related disaster aid, which would be processed through FEMA. It also requires the President to update federal regulations within one year, clarifying that tribes can receive aid directly or through state requests, while mandating government-to-government consultation with tribes during rulemaking. This change ensures tribal governments have a clear, direct pathway to access federal fire management resources during emergencies.

in committee · South Dakota · House Jun 13, 2025

HR 3972: Highway Funding Flexibility Act of 2025

HR 3972, the Highway Funding Flexibility Act of 2025, redirects unobligated funds from two existing federal highway programs to allow states greater flexibility in how they use these resources. Specifically, it permits states to use unused funds from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program and charging/fueling infrastructure grants for highway construction, bridge repairs, wildlife crossing projects, commercial vehicle parking, and related engineering - instead of being restricted to EV charging infrastructure. The bill requires that these funds be distributed to states based on their standard highway funding apportionment and ensures they remain available for their intended highway purposes without new obligation limits. This change affects states receiving federal highway funds who have unobligated balances from these specific programs.

Topics ✗ Energy ✓ Transportation

in committee · South Dakota · House Jun 11, 2025

HR 3917: To prohibit the participation of males in athletic programs or activities at the military service academies that are designated for women or girls.

This bill prohibits male students from participating in athletic programs at the U.S. Military Academies (West Point, Annapolis, and Air Force Academy) designated exclusively for women or girls. It allows males to train with such teams only if no female athlete loses a roster spot, competition opportunity, scholarship, or other benefit. The bill defines "sex" as biological sex at birth and clarifies that "athletic programs" include all team-based activities requiring participation. It directly affects the women's sports teams at these three service academies and their eligibility rules.

Dusty Johnson (R) · 27 co-sponsors

in committee · South Dakota · House Jun 9, 2025

HR 3843: Baseload Reliability Protection Act

HR 3843, the Baseload Reliability Protection Act, prohibits the retirement or fuel-source conversion of certain large, reliable power plants (over 25 megawatts, not relying on intermittent renewables like solar/wind without storage) in areas designated as high or elevated risk for electricity shortages. It directly affects power plant operators in these high-risk regions, requiring them to maintain existing facilities unless they qualify for an exemption. Exemptions can be granted if operators demonstrate financial hardship, safety risks, or prove they’ll replace the plant with a comparable reliable unit, with potential federal grants or loans from the Department of Energy to cover operational costs. The bill explicitly blocks consideration of greenhouse gas emissions in exemption decisions and mandates standardized risk assessment criteria for identifying high-risk areas.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

Julie Fedorchak (R) · 26 co-sponsors

in committee · South Dakota · House Jun 5, 2025

HR 3777: Public Land Search and Rescue Act

HR 3777, the Public Land Search and Rescue Act, creates a federal grant program to fund remote search and rescue activities on public lands managed by the Interior or Agriculture Departments. The program provides up to 75% federal funding for eligible states or local teams to purchase equipment, maintain gear, and reimburse costs for locating and rescuing people lost or injured in remote areas. Priority is given to areas with high visitor-to-resident ratios, and grants require applicants to be legally authorized to conduct such rescues. This bill directly affects state/local search and rescue organizations operating on federal lands by providing new funding mechanisms for their remote operations.

in committee · South Dakota · House Jun 5, 2025

HR 649: Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025

HR 649, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025, amends the National School Lunch Act to allow schools participating in the program to offer students both organic and non-organic whole milk, in addition to reduced-fat, low-fat, and fat-free options. Key provisions include clarifying that milk fat in whole milk should not count toward saturated fat limits for meal compliance, prohibiting schools from purchasing milk from Chinese state-owned enterprises, and ensuring schools cannot be barred from offering the full range of milk types listed. The bill directly affects public and private schools serving the National School Lunch Program by expanding their milk options for students. It focuses on concrete policy changes to dietary offerings and sourcing restrictions within the school nutrition program.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

Glenn Thompson (R) · 118 co-sponsors

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