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in committee · Utah · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 9856: Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act

This bill, titled the Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act, prohibits the listing, clearing, or trading of contracts related to sports events or casino-style games on regulated financial exchanges. It directly affects platforms and entities that currently operate prediction markets by banning them from offering bets on outcomes like professional sports matches or casino games such as roulette and blackjack. The law achieves this by amending the Commodity Exchange Act to explicitly define these activities as prohibited agreements, while also clarifying that state laws regulating such contracts remain unaffected. Essentially, the legislation removes the ability for federally registered markets to facilitate gambling on sports and traditional casino games.
Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts prediction market platforms by banning specific trading contracts, limiting the scope of digital financial technology and innovation.75% confidence
Steven Horsford (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate Jul 22, 2026

S 3885: Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act

The Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to improve transparency and predictability in certifying new aircraft and technologies. It directs the FAA to publish a plan within 180 days to streamline handling technical issues during certification, set standard timelines for key steps (like applicant responses), and convert stable issues into published policies. The bill also mandates updated guidance on delegating certification tasks to ensure safety and efficiency, especially for emerging sectors like advanced air mobility. The FAA must consult with industry stakeholders and report annually to Congress on implementation progress.
Peter Welch (D) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate Jul 22, 2026

S 1759: Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act

The Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act (S 1759) requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to update regulations within one year of enactment to permit civil aircraft to fly supersonically (Mach >1) in U.S. airspace without causing sonic booms to reach the ground. This directly affects commercial aircraft manufacturers and airlines seeking to operate new supersonic passenger or cargo planes. The key provision eliminates the current need for special authorization by mandating FAA rules that ensure no ground-level sonic booms occur during flight. The bill focuses solely on enabling regulated supersonic flight operations, not on environmental impacts or economic outcomes.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill permits supersonic flight without sonic booms, likely increasing noise pollution and requiring new emissions standards, potentially weakening environmental protections.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill modernizes FAA regulations to enable supersonic commercial flights, advancing aviation infrastructure and innovation within transportation policy.95% confidence
Ted Budd (R) · 5 co-sponsors
passed · Utah · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 6955: Main Street Capital Access Act

The Main Street Capital Access Act reduces regulatory burdens for smaller banks, particularly those with less than $10 billion in assets. Key provisions include a 3-year phase-in period for new banks to meet capital requirements, lower leverage ratio requirements for rural banks (7.5% for the first 2 years), and a 30-day review process for business plan deviations. The bill also establishes an Office of Independent Examination Review, sets specific timelines for examinations (270 days) and reports (90 days), and creates a "least cost exception" for bank resolutions to prevent excessive concentration of the banking system. These changes aim to promote new bank formation, improve regulatory efficiency, and support community banking while maintaining financial stability.
J. French Hill (R) · 33 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 6610: Pharmacists Fight Back [in Federal Employee Health Benefit Plans Act]

This bill requires pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) administering prescription drug benefits for federal employee health plans to reimburse pharmacies at specific rates, including the national average drug cost plus a small percentage or $50, whichever is lower. It prohibits PBMs from favoring their own pharmacies, restricting patient choice, or reducing pharmacy payments after claims are processed. The bill establishes $10,000 civil penalties for violations, with debarment from federal health plans after 10 penalties in 10 years. This directly affects PBMs, in-network pharmacies, and federal health benefit plans covering millions of federal employees and their families. The law aims to ensure fair reimbursement practices and maintain pharmacy choice under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates fair pharmacy reimbursement rates in federal health plans, prohibits PBMs from restricting patient choice or favoring own pharmacies, and protects pharmacy access - directly strengthening patient access to medications.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProtects pharmacy workers' compensation by mandating fair reimbursement rates from PBMs in federal health plans, preventing payment reductions that would impact earnings.90% confidence
Jake Auchincloss (D) · 45 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Jul 21, 2026

HRES 1443: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit Members of the House from entering inappropriate relationships with House employees.

This bill amends House rules to ban Members, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners from having sexual relationships with House employees, while allowing exceptions for married couples. It requires the Ethics Committee to create confidential procedures for requesting exemptions, which are only permitted if the employee does not report to the Member and does not work on their committee. The new regulations mandate that Members disclose these relationships privately and allow the Ethics Committee to take necessary actions to protect the integrity of the institution.
Jeff Crank (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Jul 21, 2026

HR 9811: Anti-Fraud Fund Act of 2026

The Anti-Fraud Fund Act of 2026 increases funding for the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Account by $7 billion annually from fiscal year 2027 through 2030. This additional money is intended to support the government's efforts in detecting and preventing fraud within the healthcare system. The bill modifies existing laws to ensure these funds are available for the specified period without altering other spending limits.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly increases funding for healthcare fraud prevention by $7 billion annually, strengthening fiscal management and essential government programs.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases funding for fraud prevention in healthcare, protecting system integrity and resources.90% confidence
Blake D. Moore (R) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Jul 21, 2026

HR 8437: Geo POWER Act

The Geo POWER Act creates a new milestone-based financing program to support geothermal energy projects in areas with limited or no existing geothermal power generation, including regions near Indian lands. This program awards funding based on the achievement of specific technical and financial milestones rather than upfront capital, aiming to reduce risks for future projects. The initiative prioritizes projects that generate public data to characterize new geothermal resources and require a minimum electricity generation capacity of 30 megawatts. The Department of Energy must award financing to at least three different proposals across three different states, ensuring geographic diversity in project selection.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates a financing program to advance and fund geothermal energy projects, a renewable energy source.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds geothermal energy, a clean renewable resource, to reduce emissions and promote environmental sustainability.90% confidence
Nicholas J. Begich III (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Jul 21, 2026

HR 8347: RURAL Healthcare Act

The RURAL Healthcare Act proposes to reclassify certain temporary healthcare professionals as independent contractors for the purposes of federal labor laws. It specifies that qualified locum tenens professionals and advanced care practitioners, such as physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician's assistants, would not be considered employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act or the National Labor Relations Act. This reclassification applies if they provide temporary services for up to one continuous year at a site and operate under a written contract stating they are not employees. The bill directly affects these healthcare providers and the facilities that contract for their temporary services.
Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill reclassifies healthcare workers as independent contractors, limiting their protections under federal labor laws including collective bargaining and employee benefits.85% confidence
Burgess Owens (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Utah · House Jul 21, 2026

HR 8183: MATCH Act of 2026

This bill establishes a new talent marketplace system to connect job seekers with employers and training programs using digital platforms that support open standards and interoperable data sharing. It creates a federal grant program requiring states to allocate 5-10 percent of workforce funds toward building these marketplaces, which include digital tools for tracking skills, verifying credentials, and generating standardized skill profiles. The legislation also mandates that states make these platforms publicly accessible through one-stop delivery systems while protecting user privacy and ensuring websites are easy to navigate and compare programs.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates workforce training programs and skill verification systems that enhance educational access and professional development opportunities for students and job seekers.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes digital platforms connecting job seekers with employers and training programs, creating grants for workforce development and skills verification systems that strengthen employment opportunities.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes digital platforms for workforce development, promotes interoperable data sharing, and funds digital skill tracking tools, advancing technology integration in public services.85% confidence
Burgess Owens (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Jul 21, 2026

HR 8003: Expanding the Fast Track Act of 2026

This bill amends the FAST Act to adjust funding limits for federal permitting improvement programs. It directly affects agencies and projects that rely on these specific funding allocations under the existing law. The key provision replaces a $200 million funding cap with a $50 million cap in two sections of the FAST Act. These changes take effect on January 1, 2027, or upon enactment, whichever occurs later.
Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill reduces funding cap for federal permitting improvement programs from $200M to $50M, limiting transportation infrastructure development resources.85% confidence
Christopher R. Deluzio (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate Jul 21, 2026

S 2969: A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to provide that State law shall apply to the use of motor vehicles on roads within a System unit.

This bill (S 2969) requires that state laws governing motor vehicle use - including off-highway vehicles - apply on roads within national park and federal land units (referred to as "System units"). It directly affects drivers traveling on roads in these areas, such as national parks managed by the National Park Service. The key provision mandates that state vehicle regulations, including definitions of terms like "off-highway vehicle," become the governing rules for vehicle operation on those roads, replacing any conflicting federal standards. Violating these state laws on System unit roads would be prohibited.
Mike Lee (R) · 1 co-sponsor
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