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in committee · Alabama · Senate Feb 9, 2023

S 380: Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act of 2023

This bill amends federal murder law to treat distributing fentanyl that causes death as felony murder. It specifically targets individuals who distribute fentanyl (2+ grams of a mixture containing fentanyl, or 0.5+ grams of its analogues) knowing it contains the substance and causing death. The law adds a new provision stating that distributing fentanyl resulting in death constitutes first-degree murder, punishable by death or life imprisonment. This directly affects fentanyl distributors whose actions lead to fatalities, with the penalty applying when the distributor knew or should have known the substance contained fentanyl or its analogues.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill imposes death or life sentences for fentanyl distribution causing death, expanding criminalization and increasing mandatory penalties beyond standard drug offenses.95% confidence
Marco Rubio (R) · 19 co-sponsors
in committee · Alabama · Senate Feb 9, 2023

S 341: Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act

This bill excludes certain federal broadband grants from recipients' taxable income, directly affecting internet service providers, local governments, tribes, and other entities receiving qualifying grants under specific programs. Key provisions clarify that grant money from programs like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (Section 60102) or State Digital Equity Grants (Section 60304) is not counted as income. It also prevents double tax benefits by disallowing deductions for expenses covered by these grants and reducing the adjusted basis of related property. The rule applies to grants received after March 11, 2021, and covers grants funded through federal broadband initiatives or state/local programs using specific federal funds.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes broadband grants from taxable income, providing tax relief to recipients like ISPs and local governments, promoting efficient use of federal funds.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExempts broadband grants from taxation, enabling better internet infrastructure deployment. Directly supports educational access (a key education topic) by removing financial barriers for schools and communities using these grants.80% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExcludes broadband grants from taxable income, removing financial barriers for providers/governments to expand internet access under federal programs like BEAD.95% confidence
Mark R. Warner (D) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · Alabama · Senate Feb 9, 2023

S 333: Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2023

The Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2023 amends immigration detention procedures to extend the length of detention for certain aliens without time limits, except as specified in the bill. It changes terminology from "parole" to "recognizance" throughout the process and establishes new criteria that make it more difficult for certain aliens to be released on bond during removal proceedings. The bill adds specific circumstances under which detention can continue beyond the standard removal period, including for aliens convicted of certain crimes, those deemed a threat to national security, or those who fail to cooperate with removal efforts. These changes primarily affect immigrants facing removal proceedings who may be held in detention for extended periods without bond eligibility.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationExtends detention without time limits and restricts bond eligibility during removal proceedings, directly limiting immigrant protections per bill summary.90% confidence
Katie Boyd Britt (R) · 20 co-sponsors
in committee · Alabama · Senate Feb 9, 2023

S 381: No Coyote Cash Act

This bill creates a new federal crime for individuals who transmit money, property, or other value across state lines with the intent to finance illegal border crossings under existing immigration laws. It imposes penalties including fines equal to the value sent, up to one year in prison, or both for those convicted. The law also adds new grounds for denying entry (inadmissibility) or deporting immigrants who are convicted of this offense, affecting both the financiers and immigrants involved in such activities. The bill directly targets those facilitating unlawful border entry through financial means, with clear penalties and immigration consequences.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill criminalizes financing illegal border crossings, imposing penalties on financiers and adding deportation grounds for immigrants involved, directly increasing immigration enforcement restrictions.95% confidence
Marco Rubio (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Alabama · Senate Feb 9, 2023

S 369: Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act of 2023

This bill expands the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) review process to cover foreign purchases or leases of real estate near military sites. It specifically requires CFIUS review for transactions involving property within 100 miles of military installations or 50 miles of military training routes, special use airspace, controlled firing areas, or military operations areas - particularly when the foreign buyer is linked to Russia, China, Iran, or North Korea. The bill also links energy project approvals to CFIUS reviews, requiring the Defense Secretary to delay project reviews until CFIUS concludes its assessment of related real estate transactions. This directly affects foreign entities seeking to acquire property near military infrastructure and federal agencies managing energy project permits.
Ted Cruz (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Alabama · House Feb 9, 2023

HR 936: Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2023

HR 936, the Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2023, repeals a 10% federal excise tax on indoor tanning services that was originally enacted under the Affordable Care Act. This bill directly affects tanning salons and businesses providing indoor tanning services by eliminating their obligation to pay this tax on customer services. The repeal applies to services performed after the bill's enactment date, removing the tax provision from the Internal Revenue Code. The bill does not create new requirements or alter other tax policies, solely removing this specific tax.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepeals 10% federal tax on tanning services, reducing tax burden for businesses directly related to tax policy.95% confidence
Carol D. Miller (R) · 39 co-sponsors
in committee · Alabama · House Feb 9, 2023

HR 938: To abolish the Department of Education and to provide funding directly to States for elementary and secondary education, and for other purposes.

HR 938 would abolish the U.S. Department of Education 30 days after enactment, terminating all its programs except the Federal Pell Grant and Direct Loan programs (which transfer to the Treasury Secretary). It would replace federal education funding with block grants to states, distributing funds based on each state’s share of national individual income tax revenue. States receiving these grants must use the funds exclusively for K-12 education, with no federal restrictions on how they allocate the money. The bill aims to shift control over K-12 education funding directly to states, removing the federal department’s administrative role.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill abolishes Department of Education programs (defunding federal education spending) and redirects funds via state block grants, removing federal oversight and essential program structure.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill abolishes DOE and terminates all federal education programs (except Pell Grants), defunding K-12 initiatives by replacing them with state block grants without federal oversight.95% confidence
Barry Moore (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Alabama · House Feb 9, 2023

HR 889: Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act

HR 889, the Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act, excludes certain federal broadband grants from recipients' taxable income. It specifically applies to grants received under programs like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program and state digital equity grants. The bill prevents double tax benefits by disallowing deductions or credits for expenses covered by these excluded grants and reduces the adjusted basis of related property. This policy change directly affects broadband providers, local governments, and tribal entities receiving qualifying grants from federal or state sources for broadband infrastructure deployment.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes broadband grants from taxable income, providing tax relief to recipients without double benefits, aligning with tax relief indicators in Budget & Taxes policy.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExcludes broadband grants from taxable income, enabling schools to utilize Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act broadband funds for educational access without tax complications, advancing digital equity in education.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill excludes broadband grants from taxable income, directly promoting expanded internet access and digital equity under infrastructure programs. Enhances deployment of broadband infrastructure, aligning with technology policy goals.90% confidence
Mike Kelly (R) · 29 co-sponsors
in committee · Alabama · House Feb 9, 2023

HR 903: Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2023

HR 903 creates a 3-year pilot program offering grants to up to 250 eligible veterans to start or acquire small businesses, franchises, or startups. Eligible veterans must have completed 36+ months of active duty (or 24+ months for disability) and qualify for VA education benefits under Chapter 30 or 33. Grantees must complete approved entrepreneurship training, submit a business plan for approval, and receive funds in installments after meeting business milestones. The program provides grants up to the value of the veteran’s education benefits plus monthly housing-equivalent support during the business development period.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides grants for veterans to start businesses, directly advancing employment benefits through funding and entrepreneurship support95% confidence
Ben Cline (R) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · Alabama · House Feb 9, 2023

HR 921: No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2023

No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2023 This bill bars an individual who has been convicted of a crime from receiving asylum, with limited exceptions. Specifically, the Department of Homeland Security may designate political offenses committed outside of the United States that shall not be considered a crime for this purpose. Currently, an individual shall be barred from receiving asylum for only certain types of criminal convictions, such as if the individual is convicted for (1) an aggravated felony, or (2) a particularly serious crime and as a result deemed a danger to the United States.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBars asylum for convicted individuals, restricting rights and expanding criminalization in immigration context95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill explicitly bars asylum access for individuals with criminal convictions, restricting a key immigration protection and aligning with 'restricts immigrant access to services' indicator.95% confidence
Bob Good (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Alabama · House Feb 9, 2023

HR 914: Simplifying Grants Act of 2023

HR 914, the Simplifying Grants Act of 2023, requires federal agencies to simplify grant application processes for small local governments (defined as those in areas with fewer than 50,000 people, per Census standards). Within 180 days of enactment, agencies must review and simplify complex grant requirements for existing programs and ensure new programs are designed with simplicity from the start. Agencies must also publish public checklists for each grant step and report annually to Congress on implementation progress, including how much technical assistance was provided and how many grants were awarded to small communities versus larger ones. This bill directly affects counties, towns, and other small local governments that receive federal grants but face bureaucratic hurdles.
Scott Franklin (R) · 45 co-sponsors
in committee · Alabama · House Feb 8, 2023

HR 882: American Teacher Act

HR 882, the American Teacher Act, requires states to ensure full-time teachers in public elementary and secondary schools earn at least $60,000 annually (adjusted for inflation), with part-time teachers receiving proportional pay. It provides federal grants to states to fund these salary increases, mandating sustainability plans beyond the 4-year grant period and prioritizing schools in high-poverty areas. The bill also includes cost-of-living adjustments tied to the Consumer Price Index and funds a national campaign to promote teaching as a career. It explicitly states grant funds must supplement existing education budgets without reducing current teacher pay or state loan forgiveness programs.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates $60k+ teacher salaries with federal grants, prioritizes high-poverty schools, and includes cost-of-living adjustments for educator compensation and school funding.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates $60,000 minimum teacher salary with inflation adjustments, federal grants to fund wage increases in high-poverty schools, directly advancing teacher compensation standards.95% confidence
Frederica S. Wilson (D) · 98 co-sponsors
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