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failed · United States · House Jul 23, 2024

HR 7887: ACCESS Act

This bill requires federal contractors to justify any education or experience requirements for their staff before bidding on government contracts, instead of automatically mandating specific degrees or job years. Contracting officers must explain why such requirements are necessary to meet agency needs and how they ensure qualified personnel. Contractors must also consider alternatives like apprenticeships, industry certifications, or work-based learning programs as valid qualifications. The policy applies to contracts issued 180 days after enactment, with OMB guidance required within 60 days to implement these changes.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

failed · United States · House Jul 22, 2024

HR 1631: Pro Codes Act

HR 1631, the Pro Codes Act, requires standards development organizations (like ANSI or IEEE) to make technical standards publicly accessible online for free if those standards are referenced in federal, state, or local laws or regulations. This directly affects the organizations that create these standards and government agencies that incorporate them into rules. The key provision mandates that organizations must provide free, online access to all referenced standards within a reasonable time after learning they’re incorporated, without charging users or requiring payment. It ensures the public can access current standards used in government rules while allowing organizations to maintain revenue models through paid subscriptions for other users. The law balances public access with the need for standards organizations to fund their work through copyright licensing.

Topics ✓ Technology

Darrell Issa (R) · 19 co-sponsors

failed · United States · House Jul 11, 2024

HRES 1344: Finding that Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, is in contempt of the House of Representatives for disobeying a certain subpoena.

This resolution (HRES 1344) formally declares Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of the House of Representatives for failing to produce subpoenaed materials related to the Special Counsel's investigation of President Biden's handling of classified documents. It specifically cites his refusal to turn over "audio tapes" requested by the House Judiciary and Oversight committees on February 27, 2024. The resolution mandates that the Speaker impose a daily $10,000 fine on Garland (payable from his personal funds, not taxpayer money) until he complies with the subpoena. As a procedural resolution - not a law - it addresses a specific dispute over congressional oversight authority, not policy changes.

failed · United States · House Jul 11, 2024

HR 8772: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2025

HR 8772 is the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2025, providing funding for the operations of the U.S. Congress. The bill allocates specific sums for House and Senate salaries, committee operations, Capitol Police, the Architect of the Capitol, Library of Congress, Government Publishing Office, and other legislative branch entities. It includes provisions for intern compensation, modernization initiatives, and specific spending limits on vehicle leasing and telecommunications equipment. This funding bill does not create new policies but ensures Congress can carry out its legislative, oversight, and representative duties for the 2025 fiscal year.

failed · United States · Senate May 15, 2024

SJRES 57: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to "Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds".

Senate Joint Resolution 57 seeks congressional disapproval of a Treasury Department rule that set guidelines for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, a program distributing over $350 billion to state and local governments to address pandemic-related economic impacts. The rule, published in November 2023 (88 Fed. Reg. 80584), outlined specific requirements for fund usage. If enacted, this resolution would nullify the rule, preventing it from taking effect and requiring the Treasury to revert to prior administrative guidelines for distributing the funds. The resolution directly affects how the Treasury manages the program and how states and localities access pandemic recovery funds.

failed · United States · House Apr 20, 2024

HR 3602: Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act

This bill creates new federal criminal penalties for actions that hinder border enforcement. It prohibits sharing locations or movements of border law enforcement (called "illicit spotting") to aid immigration-related crimes, and bans damaging or circumventing border infrastructure like fences or sensors. Violations carry up to 10 years in prison, increasing to 20 years if a firearm is involved. The bill also clarifies that alien smuggling crimes trigger enhanced penalties under existing firearm laws, defining key terms like "alien smuggling crime" and "brandish" for enforcement.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice ✗ Immigration

failed · United States · Senate Apr 18, 2024

S 4072: A bill to prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce certain rules of the Environmental Protection Agency.

This bill prohibits federal funding for implementing, administering, or enforcing specific Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) vehicle emissions rules. It directly affects the EPA's ability to enforce the proposed and final "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles" rules. The key mechanism blocks all fiscal year 2024 funds from being used for these particular rules or any substantially similar future rules. The bill does not alter the rules themselves but prevents their enforcement through funding restrictions.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Energy ✗ Environment ✗ Transportation

Mike Crapo (R) · 18 co-sponsors

failed · United States · House Apr 10, 2024

HRES 1125: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7888) to reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 529) to extend the customs waters of the United States from 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles from the baselines of the United States, consistent with Presidential Proclamation 7219; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1112) denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1117) opposing efforts to place one-sided pressure on Israel with respect to Gaza.

HRES 1125 is a procedural resolution that sets rules for the House to consider four separate measures. It enables debate and voting on: (1) H.R. 7888 (reforming foreign intelligence surveillance laws), (2) H.R. 529 (extending U.S. customs waters to 24 nautical miles), (3) H.Res. 1112 (denouncing Biden administration immigration policies), and (4) H.Res. 1117 (opposing pressure on Israel regarding Gaza). The resolution specifies time limits for debate (up to two hours for FISA reform, one hour for others), waives objections to consideration, and outlines amendment procedures. This resolution itself does not change policy but streamlines the process for the House to act on these specific bills and resolutions.

Topics ✗ Immigration

failed · United States · House Feb 14, 2024

HRES 994: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7160) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the limitation on the amount certain married individuals can deduct for State and local taxes, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 987) denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes.

HRES 994 is a procedural resolution that sets rules for debating two other measures in the House. It authorizes consideration of H.R. 7160 (which would change tax deduction limits for married individuals on state/local taxes) and H.Res. 987 (a resolution criticizing energy policies). The resolution waives objections to these bills, sets one hour of debate for each, and establishes voting procedures. This resolution itself does not change policy but enables the House to move forward with these specific legislative items.

failed · United States · House Feb 6, 2024

HR 7217: Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024

This bill appropriates over $15 billion in supplemental funding for U.S. security assistance to Israel following attacks in Israel. It includes specific allocations such as $5.2 billion for Israel's Iron Dome, David's Sling, and Iron Beam defense systems, as well as funds for military personnel, operations, and equipment across all branches of the military. The bill requires the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of State to submit regular reports to Congress detailing security assistance provided to Israel and designates all funding as "emergency requirements" under federal law. This funding directly supports U.S. security assistance programs with Israel to respond to regional security threats.

Ken Calvert (R) · 60 co-sponsors

failed · United States · Senate Nov 15, 2023

SJRES 43: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program".

This bill (SJRES 43) is a joint resolution seeking to block a Department of Education rule that would have improved income-driven repayment plans for federal student loans. It targets a specific rule (88 Fed. Reg. 43820, July 10, 2023) affecting borrowers in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program. If passed, the resolution would make this rule void, preventing it from taking effect. The resolution uses a specific procedural mechanism under Title 5 of U.S. Code to achieve this disapproval. It directly impacts student loan borrowers who rely on income-driven repayment options.

Topics ✗ Education

Bill Cassidy (R) · 36 co-sponsors

failed · United States · House Nov 15, 2023

HRES 869: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5893) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5961) to freeze certain Iranian funds involved in the 2023 hostage deal between the United States and Iran, and for other purposes.

HRES 869 is a procedural resolution that establishes rules for the House to debate and vote on two specific bills. It sets time limits for debate (one hour total), waives points of order, and outlines amendment procedures for H.R. 5893 (which funds Commerce, Justice, Science, and related agencies for fiscal year 2024) and H.R. 5961 (which would freeze Iranian funds tied to a 2023 hostage deal). This resolution itself does not change policy but enables the House to consider these bills under defined procedural rules. It directly affects the legislative process for these two bills, not the public or specific entities.