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introduced · Alaska · Senate Mar 13, 2025

S 1008: Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025

This bill finalizes land entitlements for the Cape Fox Village Corporation (a Native Village of Saxman entity under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act). It waives a requirement for Cape Fox to select additional land, allowing the transfer of approximately 180 acres of federal surface land within the Tongass National Forest to Cape Fox. Simultaneously, the subsurface rights to this land are transferred to Sealaska Corporation. The conveyance includes a public easement to maintain access to National Forest land on Revillagigedo Island.
Lisa Murkowski (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Alaska · Senate Mar 12, 2025

S 978: HELPER Act of 2025

The HELPER Act of 2025 creates a new FHA mortgage insurance program specifically for first responders and teachers, allowing them to purchase homes with no down payment. It defines "first responders" as full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, and K-12 teachers employed by government or accredited schools. The program requires applicants to be first-time homebuyers with 4 years of recent employment in their field, complete housing counseling, and intend to remain in their role for at least one year after closing. Mortgages under this program must be used for a primary residence, cover 100% of the home's appraised value, and exclude monthly insurance premiums.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly includes K-12 teachers in its FHA mortgage program, directly supporting educators through housing benefits as part of their employment support.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates FHA program enabling no-down-payment home purchases for first responders/teachers, directly increasing affordable housing access for targeted groups.95% confidence
Ashley Moody (R) · 27 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · Senate Mar 12, 2025

S 980: Alleviating Spaceport Traffic by Rewarding Operators Act of 2025

This bill establishes a pilot program to provide grants to spaceport operators for improving transportation infrastructure at or near launch/reentry sites. Operators receive grants based on their licensed launch activity ($250,000 per licensed launch, $100,000 per permit), with a maximum $2.5 million annual grant per operator. Supplemental grants (up to 50% of the primary grant) are available if states or private entities match funds. The program runs until 2030 and requires infrastructure projects to directly support transportation safety and be generally accessible, with total annual funding capped at $20 million.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds transportation infrastructure improvements at spaceports via grants tied to launch activity, directly advancing transportation infrastructure policy.95% confidence
Mark R. Warner (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · Senate Mar 12, 2025

S 990: Freedom to Haul Act of 2025

S 990, the Freedom to Haul Act of 2025, prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from implementing or enforcing Phase 3 greenhouse gas emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles (finalized in April 2024). It amends the Clean Air Act to require that future emissions rules for vehicles cannot mandate specific technologies or limit the availability of new trucks based on engine type. This directly affects EPA regulatory authority and vehicle manufacturers, ensuring a broader range of new truck options remains available. The bill focuses on preventing regulatory restrictions on vehicle choice, not on emissions outcomes.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks EPA greenhouse gas standards for heavy-duty vehicles, weakening emissions regulations that support clean energy transition in transportation.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prohibits EPA enforcement of greenhouse gas emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles, weakening environmental regulations and allowing higher emissions. Directly restricts EPA authority on pollution control.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts EPA's ability to mandate specific technologies for heavy-duty vehicles, limiting technological advancement in emissions standards.85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill blocks EPA emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles, weakening regulatory requirements under transportation policy.95% confidence
Dan Sullivan (R) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · Senate Mar 12, 2025

S 991: A bill to amend the Small Business Act to eliminate certain requirements relating to the award of construction subcontracts within the county or State of performance.

S 991 repeals a specific requirement in the Small Business Act that previously mandated federal contractors to award construction subcontracts within the county or state where the work is performed. This change directly affects small businesses participating in the federal 8(a) contracting program, which helps them compete for government construction projects. The bill eliminates paragraph (11) of section 8(a) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)), removing the geographic restriction on subcontracting. This simplifies the contracting process for small businesses by allowing them greater flexibility in selecting subcontractors nationwide. The bill makes a concrete policy change to administrative rules without altering program eligibility or funding.
Dan Sullivan (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · Senate Mar 12, 2025

S 995: Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025

This bill repeals the EPA's 2024 emissions standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles and amends the Clean Air Act to prevent future regulations from mandating specific technologies or limiting new vehicle availability based on engine type. It directly affects the EPA's regulatory authority and vehicle manufacturers by blocking technology mandates and restrictions on engine types in new vehicles. Key provisions require the EPA to revise regulations within 24 months to align with these changes, ensuring no federal rules limit vehicle choices based on engine technology. The bill's title is misleading, as it does not address automobile retail sales or consumer choice at dealerships.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals EPA emissions standards and blocks technology mandates, weakening clean vehicle regulations and favoring fossil fuel-based engines over renewable energy transitions in transportation.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals EPA 2024 emissions standards, directly weakening vehicle pollution regulations under Clean Air Act90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill blocks EPA from mandating vehicle technology (e.g., electric engines) and limits regulatory tech requirements, opposing tech mandates in automotive sector.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRepeals EPA emissions standards for vehicles, directly weakening vehicle regulation standards under transportation policy, aligning with 'weakens safety/environmental standards'.95% confidence
Mike Crapo (R) · 25 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · Senate Mar 12, 2025

S 996: Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act of 2025

This bill amends the Clean Air Act to prevent states from imposing standards that limit the sale or use of new internal combustion engine vehicles. It adds a new requirement that state standards must not directly or indirectly restrict such vehicles, and it prohibits the EPA from considering pre-2025 state standards as valid under existing waivers. The bill also requires the EPA to revoke certain existing waivers granted between January 2022 and the bill's enactment date if those waivers don't comply with the new standard. This directly affects states with their own vehicle emission rules (like California's ZEV program), limiting their ability to regulate internal combustion engine vehicles through EPA-approved standards.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill blocks state standards limiting internal combustion engine vehicles, weakening clean energy transition efforts by prioritizing fossil fuel-based transportation over emissions reductions.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill blocks state emissions standards for vehicles, weakening Clean Air Act enforcement and opposing stricter environmental regulations.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill blocks state regulations limiting internal combustion vehicles, opposing stricter emissions standards and hindering transition to sustainable transport.90% confidence
Markwayne Mullin (R) · 20 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · Senate Mar 11, 2025

S 958: Tech to Save Moms Act

The Tech to Save Moms Act expands access to telehealth for pregnant and postpartum individuals in underserved communities by allowing remote screening and management of pregnancy complications through digital tools. It authorizes $6 million annually (2026-2030) for grants to train maternal health providers on reducing racial disparities, using telehealth during emergencies, and addressing social health risks. The grants prioritize health professional shortage areas, rural communities, and populations with high maternal mortality rates, requiring grantees to evaluate outcomes and develop best practices. The bill also mandates a study on AI and monitoring devices to address racial biases in maternal health technology.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands telehealth access for maternal care, authorizes $6M for provider training to reduce disparities, and targets underserved communities in healthcare access.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly uses digital tools (telehealth) to expand healthcare access in underserved communities, authorizing $6M for training on telehealth use. This advances technology application in healthcare, promoting digital equity.90% confidence
Ben Ray Luján (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Alaska · Senate Mar 11, 2025

S 963: Space National Guard Establishment Act of 2025

The Space National Guard Establishment Act of 2025 creates a Space National Guard as a reserve component of the Space Force, composed exclusively of existing units from seven states: Alaska, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, New York, and Ohio. It transfers specific Air National Guard units (like the 213th Space Warning Squadron in Alaska and the 137th Space Warning Squadron in Colorado) to the new Space National Guard without adding new personnel or facilities. The bill mandates that the Space National Guard must operate within existing military infrastructure, prohibiting new construction or modifications to accommodate it. It also amends military law to formally define the Space National Guard and its role within the Space Force structure.
Mike Crapo (R) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · Senate Mar 11, 2025

S 925: Credit for Caring Act of 2025

S. 925 (Credit for Caring Act of 2025) creates a 30% tax credit for eligible family caregivers incurring qualified expenses to care for a certified relative with long-term care needs. It directly affects caregivers who earn over $7,500 annually and pay expenses exceeding $2,000 per year for care recipients certified by a healthcare professional as needing at least 180 days of care during the tax year. The credit covers costs like human assistance, home modifications, transportation, and respite care, with a maximum annual credit of $5,000 (adjusted for inflation). The credit phases out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income above $75,000 ($150,000 for joint filers). The bill applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 30% tax credit for caregivers, reducing tax burden for qualifying middle-income earners per bill's tax relief mechanism.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides tax credit for family caregivers of long-term care recipients, improving access to care and reducing financial burden on families within healthcare system.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides tax credits to family caregivers, expanding financial support for workers balancing caregiving responsibilities with employment.75% confidence
Shelley Moore Capito (R) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · Senate Mar 11, 2025

S 478: Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025

Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025 This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from transmitting certain information to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) utilized by licensed importers or dealers of firearms. Specifically, the bill prohibits the VA from transmitting personally identifying information of a veteran or a beneficiary to the NICS solely on the basis that such veteran or beneficiary has an appointed fiduciary to manage their benefits, unless there is an order or finding of a judicial authority that such veteran or beneficiary is a danger to themselves or others.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProhibits VA from sharing veteran data with NICS, preventing potential firearm access restrictions and protecting Second Amendment rights for veterans.95% confidence
John Kennedy (R) · 40 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · Senate Mar 11, 2025

S 124: Restore VA Accountability Act of 2025

The Restore VA Accountability Act of 2025 establishes new rules for disciplining VA supervisors and management officials (excluding senior executives and political appointees) for poor performance or misconduct. It requires the VA Secretary to use specific, written criteria - like the offense's severity, the employee's role, and past record - when deciding on removal, demotion, or suspension, and mandates decisions within 15 business days. The bill creates an internal grievance process for affected employees and strengthens whistleblower protections by requiring Special Counsel approval before disciplining someone who disclosed wrongdoing. It also limits judicial review to cases of arbitrary or capricious decisions and explicitly prohibits courts from reducing penalties. The law applies to VA employees covered under the bill's definition, effective from the 2017 VA Accountability Act's enactment date.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill improves VA accountability for veterans' services by mandating clear disciplinary criteria and timelines, directly strengthening oversight of VA management to protect veteran care quality.85% confidence
Jerry Moran (R) · 18 co-sponsors
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