Alaska Congressional Bills

passed · Alaska · Senate Oct 16, 2023

SRES 400: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dianne Feinstein, the late Senator for the State of California.

This is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring the late Senator Dianne Feinstein of California. It expresses the Senate's respect for her legacy through a formal statement and calls for the chamber to adjourn as a mark of tribute following her passing. The resolution details her historic milestones, including being the first woman to represent California in the Senate, chair multiple key committees, and advocate on issues like gun safety and conservation. It has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents, as it is purely commemorative.

Alex Padilla (D) · 99 co-sponsors

passed · Alaska · Senate Oct 4, 2023

SRES 398: A resolution designating the week of September 25 through September 29, 2023, as "National Clean Energy Week".

SRES 398 is a Senate resolution designating September 25-29, 2023, as "National Clean Energy Week." It symbolically recognizes the growth of clean energy jobs (citing a 2022 report showing ~8.1 million U.S. energy sector workers) and encourages public and private support for affordable, low-emission energy solutions. The resolution has no legal force and does not create new policies or directly affect specific groups - it serves as a formal acknowledgment of clean energy’s economic and environmental role.

Topics ✓ Energy

Susan M. Collins (R) · 18 co-sponsors

passed · Alaska · Senate Oct 4, 2023

SRES 394: A resolution honoring the life of James L. Buckley, former Senator for the State of New York.

SRES 394 is a Senate resolution introduced on October 3, 2023, honoring the late James L. Buckley, a former U.S. Senator from New York (1971-1977) who died in 2023. The resolution expresses the Senate's sorrow at his passing and directs the Senate to communicate the resolution to the House of Representatives and Buckley's family, while calling for an immediate adjournment in his memory. This ceremonial resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it solely serves to commemorate Buckley's life and legacy.

passed · Alaska · Senate Sep 21, 2023

SRES 208: A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 12, 2023, as "National Warrior Call Day" and recognizing the importance of connecting warriors in the United States to support structures necessary to transition from the battlefield, especially peer-to-peer connection.

SRES 208 is a Senate resolution designating November 12, 2023, as "National Warrior Call Day." It encourages U.S. citizens, particularly those connected to military service, to reach out to veterans through peer-to-peer conversations to support their mental health and transition from military life. The resolution highlights veteran suicide statistics (6,146 deaths in 2020) and emphasizes that isolation - exacerbated by the pandemic - increases risks for conditions like PTSD. It does not create new programs but urges public engagement to connect veterans with support systems. This is a symbolic, awareness-raising measure with no binding policy changes.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

Jeanne Shaheen (D) · 36 co-sponsors

passed · Alaska · Senate Sep 5, 2023

SRES 327: A resolution designating August 16, 2023, as "National Airborne Day".

This resolution designates August 16, 2023, as "National Airborne Day" to honor the history of U.S. airborne forces. It recognizes the first official Army parachute jump on August 16, 1940, and highlights the service of airborne units from World War II through modern conflicts. The resolution calls for the American public to observe the day with appropriate activities, but it does not create new laws or affect any specific group or policy. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding effect beyond the symbolic recognition.

passed · Alaska · Senate Jul 26, 2023

SRES 166: A resolution honoring the efforts of the Coast Guard for excellence in maritime border security.

SRES 166 is a symbolic Senate resolution honoring the U.S. Coast Guard for its maritime border security work. It recognizes the Coast Guard's 2022 achievements, including interdicting over 330,000 pounds of narcotics, intercepting 12,500 illegal immigrants, and patrolling over 95,000 miles of U.S. coastline. The resolution expresses the Senate's gratitude to Coast Guard personnel for their "exemplary service" in safeguarding borders. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws, funding, or policy changes.

passed · Alaska · Senate Jul 25, 2023

SRES 308: A resolution recognizing the historic significance of the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program.

This resolution recognizes the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program and its outsized influence in developing and supporting enduring relationships around the world. The resolution also expresses deep gratitude for the service of members of the National Guard to the program.

Jeanne Shaheen (D) · 33 co-sponsors

passed · Alaska · Senate Jul 19, 2023

SRES 303: A resolution congratulating the University of Alaska Fairbanks rifle team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association championship, the program's 11th title overall.

SRES 303 is a ceremonial Senate resolution congratulating the University of Alaska Fairbanks rifle team for winning the 2023 NCAA championship, their 11th title overall. It recognizes the team's achievement of 12 individual NCAA All-American honors, three consecutive championships, and specific scoring records at the competition. The resolution formally acknowledges head coach Will Anti and the athletes, and directs the Senate to send a copy to university leadership and the coach. As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy impact or funding provisions.

passed · Alaska · Senate Jul 11, 2023

SRES 289: A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2023 as "American Grown Flower Month".

SRES 289 is a non-binding Senate resolution expressing support for designating July 2023 as "American Grown Flower Month." It recognizes the domestic flower and foliage industry's economic impact (supporting hundreds of growers, thousands of small businesses, and tens of thousands of jobs) and encourages consumers to purchase domestically grown floral products. The resolution highlights that only 22% of flowers sold in the U.S. are domestically grown despite consumer preference for local products, and it urges Americans to support domestic flower farmers and the agricultural industry. This resolution does not create new laws or alter existing policies; it serves to raise awareness about the domestic floral industry's contributions.

passed · Alaska · Senate Jun 21, 2023

SRES 264: A resolution designating June 2023 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2023, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day".

This resolution designates June 2023 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27, 2023, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day. The resolution supports (1) the education of members of the Armed Forces, veterans, their families, and the public about post-traumatic stress; and (2) efforts by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense to foster cultural change around the issue of post-traumatic stress. The resolution also encourages the leadership of the Armed Forces to support treatment of members of the Armed Forces who suffer from post-traumatic stress.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

passed · Alaska · House Jun 15, 2023

HR 1615: Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act

This bill prohibits the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) from using federal funds to ban gas stoves or impose safety rules that would either prohibit their sale/use or substantially increase their average price (defined as exceeding typical homeowner spending on cooking appliances). It directly affects the CPSC, blocking its ability to regulate gas stoves under the Consumer Product Safety Act. The key mechanism is a funding restriction preventing the CPSC from taking specific regulatory actions on gas stoves. This bill does not change existing stove safety standards but limits future CPSC actions that could impact gas stove availability or cost.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

passed · Alaska · House Jun 15, 2023

HR 1640: Save Our Gas Stoves Act

HR 1640, the Save Our Gas Stoves Act, prevents the Department of Energy from implementing energy efficiency standards for gas stoves that would make them unavailable in the U.S. market. It amends federal law to require that any new standard for gas stoves must not result in the unavailability of gas stove types, directly affecting gas stove manufacturers and consumers who rely on these appliances. The bill specifically blocks the implementation of the 2023 proposed rule (Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products) and any similar rule. This is a policy change focused on maintaining the availability of gas stoves by altering the criteria for energy standard approval.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

Debbie Lesko (R) · 63 co-sponsors

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