West Virginia Congressional Bills

in committee · West Virginia · Senate Mar 27, 2023

S 976: After Hours Child Care Act

S 976, the After Hours Child Care Act, creates a new federal grant program to improve child care access for parents working nontraditional hours (evenings, nights, weekends). It directly affects working parents with young children and eligible child care providers who serve them. The bill authorizes $10 million over five years to fund competitive grants (ranging from $25,000 to $500,000) for providers or partnerships to expand existing care, establish workplace programs, or support quality improvements. Grantees must cover 25% of costs, and the Secretary must report biennially on children served and program impacts.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · West Virginia · House Mar 24, 2023

HR 1785: Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act of 2023

Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act of 2023 This bill increases the rehabilitation tax credit and modifies certain requirements for the credit. The bill increases the rate of the credit for qualified rehabilitation expenditures in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020, and before January 1, 2028, after which the rate reverts to 20%. The bill increases the rate of the credit to 30% for certain small projects whose qualified rehabilitation expenditures do not exceed $2.5 million. The bill also expands the types of buildings eligible for rehabilitation by decreasing the rehabilitation threshold from 100% to 50% of project expenses. It also eliminates the basis adjustment requirement for the credit and modifies rules relating to tax-exempt use property eligible for the credit.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

Darin LaHood (R) · 68 co-sponsors

in committee · West Virginia · House Mar 24, 2023

HR 1777: United States-Israel Future of Warfare Act of 2023

HR 1777 establishes a $50 million annual fund (2024-2028) for collaborative defense research between the U.S. and Israel in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, directed energy, and automation. The bill directly supports U.S. and Israeli military forces by enabling joint development of new warfare capabilities to address current and future defense challenges. Key provisions include authorizing $50 million per year for collaborative projects, building on existing U.S.-Israel defense partnerships like counter-tunnel and counter-drone systems. This funding aims to strengthen bilateral defense innovation without altering existing military aid structures.

Topics ✓ Technology

Joe Wilson (R) · 144 co-sponsors

in committee · West Virginia · House Mar 24, 2023

HR 1787: Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act

This bill creates a new visa category for temporary workers in mobile entertainment, such as carnival and circus staff who travel across the U.S. It directly affects carnival operators, seasonal workers, and food/concession vendors at fairs and festivals. The key provision requires Department of Labor certification to ensure U.S. workers are not displaced and that hiring foreign workers won’t lower wages or working conditions. It defines "mobile entertainment provider" to include traveling carnivals, circuses, and affiliated seasonal services like food concessions at local events.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Zoe Lofgren (D) · 77 co-sponsors

in committee · West Virginia · House Mar 24, 2023

HR 1622: Student Loan Accountability Act

HR 1622 prohibits federal agencies (like the Education Department and Treasury) from canceling student loans on a large scale, except for existing programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965. It blocks agencies from modifying loan terms, forgiveness, or repayment without explicit congressional approval, and repeals certain existing loan forgiveness provisions. The bill also prevents using tax data to administer unapproved student loan cancellation plans. This directly affects how federal agencies manage student debt relief and limits new forgiveness initiatives.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Education

in committee · West Virginia · Senate Mar 23, 2023

SCONRES 8: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States.

This concurrent resolution (SCONRES 8) expresses Congress's formal opinion that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies - mutual aid organizations operating under IRS Section 501(c)(8) - have long provided essential community benefits. It highlights that these societies, with approximately 7 million members nationwide, contribute over $3.8 billion annually through charitable work, volunteerism, and financial security programs. The resolution affirms that their tax-exempt status continues to support their mission and relieve pressure on government safety net programs. As a non-binding statement of congressional sentiment, it does not change tax law or create new obligations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Debbie Stabenow (D) · 31 co-sponsors

in committee · West Virginia · House Mar 23, 2023

HCONRES 28: Expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States.

HCONRES 28 is a symbolic resolution expressing Congress's view that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies - organizations providing life, health, and accident benefits to members - have long delivered critical community support. It states these societies, with about 7 million members nationwide, generate significant annual value through charitable work and volunteer activities (estimated at over $3.8 billion yearly). The resolution affirms that their tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(8) of the tax code is essential for sustaining their volunteer-driven model and relieving pressure on government safety programs. As a non-binding expression of congressional sentiment, it does not alter existing laws or create new obligations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Darin LaHood (R) · 127 co-sponsors

in committee · West Virginia · Senate Mar 23, 2023

SRES 121: A resolution designating April 5, 2023, as "Gold Star Wives Day".

This resolution designates April 5, 2023, as "Gold Star Wives Day" to honor the founding anniversary of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. It recognizes the organization's mission since 1945 to support spouses of military members who died on active duty or from service-related causes. The resolution encourages the public to observe the day to raise awareness of the group's work in providing services and support to military families. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new programs or legal obligations.

in committee · West Virginia · House Mar 23, 2023

HRES 237: Recognizing the importance of stepped-up basis under section 1014 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 in preserving family-owned farms and small businesses.

This resolution supports the preservation of the stepped-up basis tax rule that allows recipients of inherited assets such as land, equipment, or buildings to adjust the cost basis of the assets to reflect their fair market value. The resolution opposes any efforts to impose new taxes on family farms or small businesses and recognizes the importance of generational transfers of farm and family-owned businesses.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

Tracey Mann (R) · 79 co-sponsors

in committee · West Virginia · Senate Mar 22, 2023

SJRES 21: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to require the U.S. Supreme Court to have exactly nine justices. Currently, Congress sets the Court's size through legislation, but this amendment would make the nine-justice structure a permanent requirement in the Constitution. It would need ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures within seven years to become part of the Constitution. If adopted, it would prevent Congress from changing the Court's size via ordinary legislation.

Ted Cruz (R) · 20 co-sponsors

in committee · West Virginia · Senate Mar 22, 2023

S 940: Rural America Health Corps Act

S 940, the Rural America Health Corps Act, creates a federal loan repayment program for health professionals working in rural areas. It directly affects eligible health professionals (such as doctors or nurses) who qualify for the existing Public Health Service Act loan program but aren't currently enrolled, requiring them to commit to five years of full-time work in designated rural health professional shortage areas. Key provisions include the Secretary of Health and Human Services paying up to $200,000 toward eligible loans over five years, with payments tied to each year of service completed. The program is funded at $50 million annually for fiscal years 2024-2028 and requires a report evaluating its impact on rural healthcare access after five years.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · West Virginia · Senate Mar 22, 2023

S 908: A bill to oppose the provision of assistance to the People's Republic of China by the multilateral development banks.

This bill directs the U.S. Treasury to instruct American representatives at multilateral development banks (like the World Bank and Asian Development Bank) to oppose new loans to China. It is based on findings that China exceeded the income threshold for graduation from development assistance in 2016 and has since received over $20 billion in loans from these institutions. The bill requires annual reports tracking China's borrowing, U.S. voting efforts to end lending to countries that have surpassed graduation thresholds, and the status of China's eligibility. It directly affects China's access to multilateral development financing and the operational policies of these banks.

John Barrasso (R) · 23 co-sponsors

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