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in committee · Utah · Senate Jun 24, 2026

S 4915: AI Labeling Act of 2026

The AI Labeling Act of 2026 requires providers of generative artificial intelligence systems to clearly label digital content created or substantially modified by their tools, ensuring these disclosures are visible to users and accessible to individuals with disabilities. The law mandates that these labels include machine-readable data identifying the AI system used, the creation date, and other provenance details, while also obligating major online platforms to display these markers and prevent their removal. To enforce these rules, the Federal Trade Commission is empowered to treat violations as unfair or deceptive practices and can impose penalties, while the bill also prohibits companies from selling products designed to remove or falsify these required disclosures. Additionally, the legislation establishes a working group to develop technical standards for labeling and detection, and it provides specific exemptions for content used solely for internal research and for nonprofit libraries and educational institutions.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates AI labeling to enhance transparency, protect consumers, and ensure digital rights, aligning with consumer protection indicators.90% confidence
Brian Schatz (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate Jun 24, 2026

S 4899: Securing Partner Supply Chains Act

The Securing Partner Supply Chains Act creates a new government program called the Initiative on Foreign Investment Screening to help allied nations protect their economies from security threats. Led by the State Department, this initiative will train foreign partners on how to screen investments from outside their countries to prevent risks to critical infrastructure and sensitive technology. The program is designed to assist partner countries, defined as those with free trade agreements or mutual defense treaties with the U.S., in building their own regulatory systems to manage foreign investment safely. The initiative will operate for five years, after which the Secretary of State must report to Congress on the progress made and any remaining security concerns.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens cybersecurity and protects sensitive technology by training allies to screen foreign investments and prevent risks to critical infrastructure.85% confidence
Tim Kaine (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Utah · Senate Jun 24, 2026

S 4887: Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Act of 2026

The Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Act of 2026 creates a competitive grant program to help organizations transport materials removed during wildfire risk reduction projects on National Forest System lands. Eligible recipients include for-profit companies, nonprofits, state and local governments, Indian Tribes, and universities, with funding available from fiscal years 2027 through 2031. Grants can cover costs for transporting wood and biomass, maintaining transport equipment, and workforce training, but cannot be used for construction or buying timber. The program prioritizes projects in high-risk wildfire areas and offers higher funding percentages to Indian Tribes compared to other applicants.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a competitive grant program to fund hazardous fuels transportation, directly increasing government spending for wildfire risk reduction.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds wildfire risk reduction projects and biomass transport, directly aiding forest conservation and reducing environmental hazards.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates a grant program to fund hazardous materials transportation for wildfire risk reduction, directly supporting transportation infrastructure and logistics.90% confidence
Mark Kelly (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Jun 24, 2026

HR 9250: Great American Outdoors Act 250

This bill redesignates the existing National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund as the America's Legacy Restoration Fund to address deferred maintenance on federal lands. It directs revenue from recreation fees and a portion of energy development income into the fund, which must be used primarily for repairing critical infrastructure like roads, trails, and buildings managed by agencies such as the National Park Service and the Forest Service. The legislation establishes strict rules requiring that most funds go toward non-transportation projects, mandates transparency through public dashboards tracking project status, and sets aside a small percentage for matching private donations. Additionally, the bill increases entrance fees for foreign visitors to ensure they contribute to the fund, while prohibiting the use of these specific funds for land acquisition or employee bonuses.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a dedicated funding mechanism for federal land maintenance using recreation fees and energy income, directly strengthening fiscal management for public services.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds infrastructure repair on federal lands, directly supporting conservation and environmental protection.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds repair of critical infrastructure including roads and trails managed by federal agencies, directly advancing transportation maintenance.75% confidence
Bruce Westerman (R) · 257 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate Jun 23, 2026

S 4855: SAFE KIDS Act

The SAFE KIDS Act requires companies providing AI chatbots to verify user ages, conduct regular safety risk assessments, and implement specific safeguards to protect children from harms such as self-harm, sexual exploitation, and manipulative design. Providers must offer robust parental controls that allow parents to limit usage, restrict data collection, and receive notifications if their child encounters dangerous content or expresses suicidal ideation. The legislation also prohibits targeting children with advertisements or selling their personal information without explicit parental consent, while mandating annual independent audits to ensure compliance. Enforcement of these rules will be handled by the Federal Trade Commission, which has the authority to impose civil penalties for violations.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects students from AI harms and mandates parental controls, safeguarding educational access and safety.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates safety assessments and parental controls for AI chatbots to protect children from harm, aligning with consumer protection and digital safety goals.90% confidence
John R. Curtis (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Utah · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 4844: PFAS Alternatives Act

The PFAS Alternatives Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create grant programs that help develop and train firefighters on using protective gear free from PFAS chemicals. Under this law, eligible nonprofit and educational organizations can receive funding to research next-generation turnout gear that maintains safety standards without relying on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. The legislation allocates up to $25 million between 2027 and 2031 for research grants and $2 million between 2028 and 2032 for training initiatives, ensuring that new gear designs are tested and that first responders learn proper care and decontamination methods. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to submit a progress report to Congress within two years of enactment to track the implementation of these safety improvements.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds research for PFAS-free firefighter gear, reducing persistent chemical pollution and protecting the environment.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $25M to HHS for grants developing PFAS-free firefighter gear, protecting public health and safety.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds research for safer firefighter gear free from harmful PFAS chemicals, directly improving workplace safety standards for workers.85% confidence
Martin Heinrich (D) · 22 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 4824: Wildland Firefighter Hazard Pay Correction Act

The Wildland Firefighter Hazard Pay Correction Act expands hazard pay eligibility to include firefighters who conduct prescribed burns and smokejumpers performing training or operational parachute jumps. This legislation amends federal law to equate the pay differential for these specific duties with the rate paid for fighting forest and range fires on the fireline. The Office of Personnel Management is required to issue regulations within 90 days to implement these changes, which will apply to pay periods beginning after that deadline or after the regulations are finalized.
Tim Sheehy (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Jun 18, 2026

HR 9337: Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act

The Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act amends the Federal Power Act to modify how federal licenses for hydropower projects are issued. Specifically, it requires that license conditions include measures to reasonably mitigate direct adverse effects on federal reservations and fish populations within applicable river systems. These changes aim to ensure that new or existing hydropower projects address environmental impacts on protected lands and aquatic species before a license is granted. The bill directly affects hydropower project developers and federal agencies responsible for licensing and environmental oversight.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill strengthens hydropower licensing by requiring mitigation of environmental impacts, protecting renewable energy infrastructure and aquatic species.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates mitigation measures for adverse effects on federal reservations and fish populations, directly strengthening environmental protections.90% confidence
Cliff Bentz (R) · 29 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Jun 18, 2026

HR 425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act

Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act This bill repeals the Corporate Transparency Act. The act requires existing companies and newly created companies to report beneficial ownership information to the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network for purposes of addressing the financing of terrorism and money laundering.
Warren Davidson (R) · 193 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate Jun 17, 2026

S 4812: FIRE SMART Act of 2026

The FIRE SMART Act of 2026 directs the Environmental Protection Agency to update its regulations regarding rural water infrastructure projects. Specifically, the bill requires the EPA to define "communities at high risk from fire or wildfire" and to prioritize funding for water system improvements that aid in fire suppression within these areas. Additionally, the legislation mandates that projects benefiting both drinking water and fire suppression receive priority if the community has adopted a wildfire protection plan or taken steps to reduce private property fire risks. These regulatory changes aim to ensure that federal funding for rural water systems explicitly supports wildfire prevention efforts.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill directs EPA to prioritize funding for water infrastructure aiding fire suppression, enhancing environmental protection and resource conservation in high-risk areas.75% confidence
Alex Padilla (D) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate Jun 15, 2026

S 4783: COMPASS Act

The COMPASS Act expands protections for military families by updating the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to address homeschooling requirements during permanent moves. It ensures that a military child's home education is considered compliant with the laws of their new location if they were already following the rules of their legal residence state. This change aims to reduce administrative burdens and prevent conflicting state regulations from penalizing families when they relocate due to military orders. By clarifying these rules, the bill seeks to support family stability and ensure uninterrupted schooling for military-connected students.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects military families' right to homeschool during moves, reducing administrative burdens and preventing penalties for compliant home education.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands protections for military families by easing homeschooling rules during moves, directly supporting veterans and their dependents.90% confidence
Ted Cruz (R) · 3 co-sponsors
passed · Utah · House Jun 15, 2026

HR 3922: Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act

This bill directs the government auditor (Comptroller General) to study how wildfire prevention programs operate across different land ownerships - including federal, state, tribal, and private lands. The study will examine current federal rules, funding access, and specific wildfire mitigation activities from the 2003 Healthy Forests Restoration Act. It will identify barriers and opportunities to improve cross-boundary collaboration, with a report due to Congress within two years. The bill itself does not create new programs or funding, only requiring this analysis.
Joe Neguse (D) · 6 co-sponsors
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