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in committee · Utah · House May 8, 2024

HRES 1214: Honoring the resiliency of America's teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week of May 6, 2024, through May 13, 2024.

This non-binding House resolution honors teachers' resilience during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-13, 2024), recognizing their efforts to address pandemic learning gaps, support diverse learners, and maintain high professional standards. It highlights teachers' work in creating inclusive school environments and their commitment to student success, citing statistics like 84% retention in the profession and 46.5% having over 15 years of experience. The resolution expresses congressional appreciation through five formal acknowledgments but does not create new policies, funding, or legal obligations. It is purely ceremonial, encouraging public gratitude for teachers' contributions without altering any laws or programs.
David J. Trone (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate May 8, 2024

S 4279: Coordinating AUKUS Engagement with Japan Act of 2024

This bill requires the U.S. State Department and Defense Department AUKUS coordinators to work directly with Japan within 90 days to assess Japan's export control system and potential cooperation on AUKUS Pillar Two (advanced defense technology projects). It mandates a joint briefing to Congress within 30 days of this engagement and a full report within 180 days evaluating Japan's readiness, including its export licensing processes, security protocols, and needed reforms. The bill focuses on determining whether Japan can effectively partner with the U.S., Australia, and the U.K. on sensitive technology projects under AUKUS Pillar Two. It does not create new partnerships but establishes a structured process to evaluate Japan's eligibility.
Mitt Romney (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate May 8, 2024

S 4292: SAVE Act

The SAVE Act requires voters to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. It defines acceptable proof as documents like U.S. passports, birth certificates, military IDs, or government-issued IDs showing U.S. birth. States must verify citizenship through these documents or use government databases like the Department of Homeland Security's SAVE system. The bill establishes processes for voters without required documentation to submit affidavits under penalty of perjury. It aims to ensure only U.S. citizens can register to vote in federal elections.
Mike Lee (R) · 28 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate May 7, 2024

S 4266: Back to Work Act of 2024

S 4266, the Back to Work Act of 2024, limits telework for federal employees to no more than 40% of workdays per pay period, directly affecting all federal workers. It requires agency heads to annually approve and monitor telework arrangements, with specific exceptions for roles needing classified access, new hires, managers, or employees with military/law enforcement spouses. Agencies must also report annually on telework productivity metrics, enforcement barriers, and impacts like security risks or productivity. The bill mandates these reports be reviewed by Congress and the Government Accountability Office (GAO). These changes take effect 180 days after enactment.
Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill restricts federal telework to 40% of workdays, limiting flexible work arrangements valued by employees and reducing employment flexibility standards.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts telework access, limiting digital flexibility and remote work capabilities for federal employees.85% confidence
Mitt Romney (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Utah · Senate May 2, 2024

SJRES 76: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance and Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage".

This bill (SJRES 76) seeks congressional disapproval of a Department of Labor rule published on April 3, 2024 (89 Fed. Reg. 23338), which established regulations for "Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance and Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage." If passed, the resolution would block this rule from taking effect, preventing it from governing temporary health insurance plans that don't meet Affordable Care Act standards. The rule directly affects insurers offering these short-term plans and consumers who purchase them, as it would have set new requirements for such coverage. The resolution uses the Congressional Review Act process to halt the rule without changing existing law.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBlocks DOL rule regulating short-term insurance plans that bypass ACA standards, preventing stricter oversight and weakening consumer protections on coverage.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill blocks DOL rule establishing regulations for short-term health insurance plans, preventing standards that would protect workers from non-ACA compliant coverage.90% confidence
Mike Braun (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate May 2, 2024

SRES 669: A resolution designating October 10, 2024, as "American Girls in Sports Day".

This is a commemorative Senate resolution (SRES 669), not a law. It designates October 10, 2024, as "American Girls in Sports Day" to recognize the impact of women in sports and support for Title IX protections. The resolution calls on sports organizations to protect biological women and girls in competition, referencing claims about biological differences and displacement in championships. As a symbolic resolution, it has no legal effect and does not change existing policies or laws.
Marsha Blackburn (R) · 39 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate May 2, 2024

SRES 670: A resolution strongly condemning the rise of antisemitism on campuses of institutions of higher education across the United States.

SRES 670 is a Senate resolution condemning the rise of antisemitism on U.S. college campuses, citing a 700% increase in incidents since October 7, 2023, as tracked by Hillel International. It specifically criticizes campus administrators who enabled antisemitic activities, including protests expressing support for Hamas and targeting Jewish students. The resolution urges the Department of Education to ensure colleges comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination based on national origin - including antisemitism. It directly affects Jewish students, Israeli students, and campus administrators, while calling for enforcement of existing civil rights protections. The resolution does not create new laws but serves as a formal statement of condemnation and a call for accountability.
Tim Scott (R) · 30 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate May 2, 2024

S 4247: No Subsidies for Wealthy Universities Act

This bill limits federal research funding for university administrative costs based on endowment size. Universities with endowments over $5 billion cannot receive any federal funds for indirect costs, while those with $2-5 billion endowments are capped at 8% indirect cost reimbursement. Other institutions face a 15% cap on indirect costs for federal research awards. It also requires annual reports tracking how these funds are used and identifying top-funded research fields and institutions.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts federal research funding for wealthy universities by capping indirect cost reimbursements, limiting government spending on institutional administrative costs for large-endowment institutions.85% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts federal research funding for administrative costs at wealthy universities, capping indirect cost reimbursement for institutions with endowments over $2 billion.90% confidence
Mike Lee (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate May 2, 2024

S 4240: No Bailouts for Campus Criminals Act

This bill prohibits federal student loan forgiveness for individuals convicted of crimes related to protests at colleges or universities. Specifically, it blocks loan forgiveness under the Higher Education Act or other Department of Education programs for people convicted of offenses under federal or state law tied to protest conduct at higher education institutions. It applies to federal student loans (including those under the Higher Education Act and Health Education Assistance Loans) but does not affect repayment requirements. The policy directly targets loan forgiveness eligibility, not loan repayment, for those convicted of protest-related offenses.
Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts student loan forgiveness under Higher Education Act for protest-related convictions, limiting financial aid access for higher education students.90% confidence
Tom Cotton (R) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate May 2, 2024

S 4237: ELITE Vehicles Act

The ELITE Vehicles Act would repeal federal tax credits for purchasing electric vehicles and related infrastructure. Specifically, it eliminates the existing credit for new electric vehicles (previously under Section 30D), the credit for previously-owned clean vehicles (Section 25E), and the credit for commercial clean vehicles (Section 45W). It also removes electric vehicle recharging stations from the alternative fuel refueling credit. These changes would take effect 30 days after enactment, directly affecting individuals and businesses that currently claim these tax benefits when buying or installing qualifying electric vehicle equipment.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals federal tax credits for EVs, increasing tax burden on buyers and opposing tax relief policies that support clean energy adoption.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals tax credits for EVs and infrastructure, weakening incentives for renewable energy adoption in transportation.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals federal tax credits for electric vehicles and infrastructure, removing key financial incentives that advance climate change mitigation and clean energy adoption.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill eliminates federal tax credits for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, directly reducing support for clean technology adoption and limiting EV market growth95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRepeals federal tax credits for EVs and infrastructure, eliminating incentives that fund sustainable transportation adoption and infrastructure development.95% confidence
John Barrasso (R) · 19 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House May 2, 2024

HR 8231: James Earl Jones Congressional Gold Medal Act

HR 8231, the James Earl Jones Congressional Gold Medal Act, authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to actor James Earl Jones in recognition of his distinguished career in theater and film, and his role in advancing inclusion and equal opportunities for people of all backgrounds in the entertainment industry. The Treasury will strike the medal with an image and inscription of Jones, and may produce and sell bronze duplicates to cover costs, with proceeds deposited into the U.S. Mint's public enterprise fund. This bill serves as a ceremonial honor with no new legal requirements or policy changes.
Michael Lawler (R) · 194 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House May 2, 2024

HR 8193: Bristol Bay Protection Act

This bill codifies the Environmental Protection Agency's 2023 determination that the Pebble Mine project would cause unacceptable harm to Bristol Bay's salmon habitats. It makes the EPA's prohibition on the mine's waste disposal sites legally binding, directly affecting the Pebble Mine developers and protecting the watershed. The key provision permanently enforces the EPA's finding that the mine would destroy critical salmon streams, wetlands, and fishery areas vital to the region's ecosystem and Indigenous subsistence culture.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCodifies EPA's 2023 finding to permanently protect Bristol Bay salmon habitats from Pebble Mine harm, making environmental protections legally binding.95% confidence
Mary Sattler Peltola (D) · 10 co-sponsors
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