Arizona Congressional Bills

passed · Arizona · Senate Apr 16, 2024

S 3858: Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2024

The Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2024 establishes a new Office within the EPA's Land and Emergency Management division to coordinate cleanup efforts at abandoned hardrock mining sites across the U.S., including sites in Indian country and Navajo Nation uranium mine areas. The Office will annually identify priority sites for cleanup, develop best practices for remediation, and coordinate with tribes, states, and federal agencies like the Department of Energy. It specifically requires a 10-year interagency plan by 2027 to address uranium contamination on Navajo Nation lands, including funding targets and agency responsibilities. The bill does not create new EPA regulatory powers but streamlines existing cleanup coordination. It directly affects EPA operations, tribal governments, and communities near abandoned mine sites lacking responsible parties.

Topics ✓ Environment

passed · Arizona · House Apr 15, 2024

HR 6011: ROWATA Act

The ROWATA Act requires federal agencies to notify applicants within 60 days whether a right-of-way application for federal lands is complete or needs additional information. This directly affects companies or individuals seeking to build infrastructure (like pipelines or roads) on public lands or National Forest System lands. The key provision mandates that the Secretary of the Interior (for public lands) or Secretary of Agriculture (for National Forests) must provide this notification within 60 days of receiving an application. The bill focuses on streamlining the application process with a clear timeline, without changing land use policies.

passed · Arizona · House Apr 10, 2024

HR 1829: To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.

HR 1829 would require the U.S. Department of Agriculture to transfer approximately 232.9 acres of National Forest land (located in Arizona's Tonto National Forest and depicted on a specified map) to Gila County, Arizona, if the county submits a written request within 180 days of the bill's enactment. The county must pay all associated costs (including surveys and environmental reviews) and use the land for veterans' purposes; failure to do so would trigger automatic reversion of the land back to the U.S. government. This is a procedural land conveyance bill with no policy changes beyond the transfer of specific property.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed · Arizona · House Apr 10, 2024

HR 1246: To authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes.

This bill amends a 1955 law to expand tribal leasing authority. It allows federally recognized tribes to lease land held in trust for them for up to 99 years, including land for tribes not specifically named in the original law. The change specifically adds language to cover all tribes listed by the Secretary under the 1994 Tribal Recognition Act. This directly affects all federally recognized tribes by giving them standardized leasing flexibility for trust lands. The bill makes a technical update to existing law without creating new programs or funding.

passed · Arizona · House Mar 22, 2024

HCONRES 86: Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.

HCONRES 86 is a non-binding congressional resolution expressing that a carbon tax would harm the U.S. economy. It states that such a tax would raise energy prices for essentials like gasoline, electricity, and home heating, disproportionately affecting low-income families, the elderly, and fixed-income individuals. The resolution argues a carbon tax would reduce economic growth, encourage businesses to move overseas, and weaken U.S. global competitiveness, urging focus on pro-growth energy policies instead.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

Ryan K. Zinke (R) · 21 co-sponsors

passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 21, 2024

S 1332: Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act

This bill creates a new job category for direct support professionals (DSPs) in the federal Standard Occupational Classification system. DSPs are workers who provide personalized care to people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, helping them with daily tasks, community participation, and achieving independence goals. The bill requires the Office of Management and Budget to add a specific code (31-1123) under healthcare support occupations within 30 days of enactment. This change aims to improve data collection on DSP workforce shortages and high turnover rates, which currently affect service stability for people with disabilities. It does not change funding, services, or regulations - only how these workers are classified for statistical purposes.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Arizona · House Mar 21, 2024

HR 6009: Restoring American Energy Dominance Act

HR 6009, the Restoring American Energy Dominance Act, requires the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to withdraw a specific proposed rule (88 Fed. Reg. 47562, July 24, 2023) concerning fluid mineral leases and leasing processes on public lands. The bill directly affects the BLM’s regulatory authority over oil and gas leasing by prohibiting the agency from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing that rule or any substantially similar rule. This is a procedural bill focused solely on reversing a specific regulatory action, with no new policy provisions or direct impact on energy producers beyond halting the proposed rule.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

passed · Arizona · House Mar 21, 2024

HR 1121: Protecting American Energy Production Act

The Protecting American Energy Production Act (HR 1121) states that Congress believes states should have primary authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas production on state and private lands. It prohibits the President from declaring a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing without specific authorization from Congress. This bill directly affects federal and state governments by limiting the executive branch’s power to halt hydraulic fracturing operations and reinforcing state regulatory control. The key provision ensures any federal restriction on hydraulic fracturing would require a new law passed by Congress, not a presidential order.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

Jeff Duncan (R) · 29 co-sponsors

passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 20, 2024

SRES 604: A resolution designating March 21, 2024, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".

This Senate resolution designates March 21, 2024, as "National Women in Agriculture Day." It recognizes the contributions of women in agriculture as producers, educators, leaders, and mentors, highlighting their role in farming operations, agricultural sales (accounting for 36% of U.S. farm sales in 2022), and workforce development. The resolution encourages all citizens to acknowledge women's impact on the agricultural industry and support their participation in the field through initiatives like mentorship and education. As a symbolic gesture with no legal effect, it does not create new policies or obligations but aims to raise awareness of women's roles in agriculture.

Joni Ernst (R) · 64 co-sponsors

passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 20, 2024

SRES 567: A resolution recognizing the seriousness of widespread health care worker burnout in the United States and the need to strengthen health workforce well-being, and expressing support for the designation of March 18, 2024, as the inaugural "Health Workforce Well-Being Day of Awareness".

SRES 567 is a symbolic Senate resolution recognizing the serious issue of healthcare worker burnout in the U.S. and designating March 18, 2024, as the first "Health Workforce Well-Being Day of Awareness." It does not create new laws or funding but highlights statistics showing 50% of healthcare workers reported burnout in 2020, along with high rates of depression, violence, and intent to leave the field. The resolution calls for raising public awareness and encouraging action across sectors - including government, healthcare systems, and employers - to support worker well-being and improve patient care. It aligns with existing federal initiatives like the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act.

passed · Arizona · House Mar 20, 2024

HR 6610: Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act

HR 6610, the Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act, aims to reduce delays in U.S. passport processing for citizens applying for routine new or renewal passports. It mandates a 30-day processing standard from document submission to mailing, requires technology upgrades like digital tracking dashboards and mobile apps for applicant updates, and authorizes hiring up to 100 temporary staff annually for passport offices. The bill also sets cybersecurity standards, maintains affordable fees, and requires regular progress reports to Congress on implementation. These changes directly affect U.S. citizens seeking passports, particularly those in remote areas with limited access to processing centers.

Topics ✓ Technology

Darrell Issa (R) · 34 co-sponsors

passed · Arizona · House Mar 20, 2024

HR 766: Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act

This bill amends budget scoring rules to require the Congressional Budget Office to account for long-term savings from preventive health programs when evaluating legislation. It directs the CBO to assess if a bill reduces future government costs through evidence-based preventive health services (like screenings or vaccinations) and include those savings in budget projections. The change affects how Congress scores the fiscal impact of health-related bills, requiring them to consider savings over 20 years (not just the current budget cycle). It does not create new programs but changes the budget analysis process for preventive health measures.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

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