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in committee · Arkansas · Senate Apr 16, 2024

S 4135: Consensus in Sentencing Act

This bill amends Section 994(a) of title 28, U.S. Code, to change the requirement for voting on sentencing policies at the U.S. Sentencing Commission from a four-member majority to a five-member consensus. It directly affects the commission's internal decision-making process for setting federal sentencing guidelines. The key provision replaces the phrase "four" with "five" in the statute governing how commission votes are counted. This procedural change requires all five voting members to agree on sentencing policy decisions, rather than allowing a majority of four.
John Kennedy (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · Senate Apr 16, 2024

S 1557: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023

The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 updates the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program to create more affordable housing options. Key provisions include increasing state funding allocations through revised per capita and minimum amount calculations, modifying tenant eligibility rules to better protect vulnerable populations (including domestic violence victims), and expanding the program's reach to Native American communities and rural areas. The bill also changes the program's name from "Low-income Housing Credit" to "Affordable Housing Credit" and makes administrative improvements to enhance transparency and accountability. These changes aim to make it easier for developers to create and maintain affordable housing units for low- and moderate-income households.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases state funding allocations for LIHTC program via tax credits, expanding affordable housing funding through revised calculations and protections, directly advancing essential housing programs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingUpdates LIHTC program to increase affordable housing access, expand protections for vulnerable tenants, and fund rural/Native American communities through revised funding calculations and eligibility rules.95% confidence
Maria Cantwell (D) · 34 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · Senate Apr 16, 2024

S 234: New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act of 2023

This bill permanently extends the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program, which incentivizes private investment in low-income communities. It modifies the tax code to keep the credit available indefinitely (replacing the previous 2020-2025 timeframe) and adds automatic annual inflation adjustments to the credit amount. The extension specifically benefits community development financial institutions (CDFIs) and investors who make qualified equity investments in designated low-income areas. It also provides relief from the alternative minimum tax for credits tied to investments made after December 2022.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPermanently extends tax credit program, maintaining fiscal incentive for private investment in low-income communities through tax code modification.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingPermanently extends NMTC program, incentivizing private investment in low-income communities to fund affordable housing development through tax credits.95% confidence
Benjamin L. Cardin (D) · 22 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · House Apr 16, 2024

HR 8025: Blast Overpressure Safety Act

HR 8025, the Blast Overpressure Safety Act, requires the Department of Defense to implement new protocols for monitoring and addressing blast-related brain injuries among military personnel. The bill mandates baseline and annual neurocognitive assessments for all service members, establishes detailed blast exposure logs tracking each member's cumulative exposure to weapons firing and training, and sets safety thresholds for blast overpressure exposure. It also creates a Warfighter Brain Health Initiative requiring evidence-based prevention strategies, specialized treatment programs for high-risk personnel, and regular reporting on brain injury incidents to Congress. The legislation requires the Department to document all blast exposures, track treatment outcomes, and publish annual reports on the effectiveness of these safety measures.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates neurocognitive assessments and protocols for blast-related brain injuries, advancing military healthcare services for service members.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates safety protocols, assessments, and exposure thresholds for military personnel, directly improving workplace safety - a core Labor & Employment concern for workers.95% confidence
Ro Khanna (D) · 27 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · House Apr 16, 2024

HR 8028: Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2024

The Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2024 extends funding for existing federal reentry programs through 2029, replacing previous 2019-2023 funding periods. It specifically adds new provisions requiring state and local reentry projects to include peer recovery services, substance use disorder treatment, case management, overdose reversal medications, and reentry housing. These changes directly affect state/local governments, prisons, and nonprofit organizations administering reentry services for people returning to communities after incarceration. The bill does not create new programs but continues and refines current initiatives focused on reducing recidivism through evidence-based support.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends reentry funding with mandatory rehabilitation services (treatment, housing), directly advancing criminal justice reform to reduce recidivism.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdds peer recovery, SUD treatment, overdose reversal meds, and case management to reentry programs, directly expanding healthcare access for vulnerable populations in reentry services.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates reentry programs to include housing services, directly supporting housing access for returning citizens through federal funding requirements.90% confidence
Carol D. Miller (R) · 32 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · House Apr 16, 2024

HR 8026: CDBG Modernization Act of 2024

HR 8026, the CDBG Modernization Act of 2024, requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to study and update the formulas used to distribute Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to cities and counties. The bill specifically aims to replace the "age of housing" factor in current formulas, which has created funding inequities, and develop revised formulas that better target resources to communities with the greatest development needs. HUD must submit a report within one year, including updated formulas, and conduct a new study every 10 years to ensure ongoing equitable distribution. This bill directly affects all cities and counties receiving CDBG funds by changing how their allocations are calculated.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesModernizes CDBG fund distribution to target resources equitably, promoting fiscal responsibility in government spending allocation.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingModernizes CDBG funding formulas to target communities with greatest housing development needs, advancing resource allocation for affordable housing programs.85% confidence
David Kustoff (R) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Arkansas · Senate Apr 15, 2024

SJRES 61: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure".

SJRES 61 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a Federal Highway Administration rule that established performance measures for the National Highway System, including a requirement to track greenhouse gas emissions from highway activities. The rule, published in December 2023, would have mandated that states and federal agencies assess highway performance using this emissions metric. If enacted, the resolution would block the rule from taking effect, preventing the implementation of the emissions tracking measure. This action is pursued under the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to reject federal regulations with a simple majority vote.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill seeks to block a rule requiring greenhouse gas emissions tracking for highways, weakening emissions monitoring tied to energy infrastructure and transportation energy use.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks rule requiring highway emissions tracking, weakening environmental monitoring and reporting standards for greenhouse gases.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill blocks a rule requiring GHG emissions tracking for highways, opposing environmental performance measures in transportation infrastructure.90% confidence
Kevin Cramer (R) · 49 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · House Apr 15, 2024

HRES 1148: Condemning the Iranian regime's terrorism, regional proxy war, internal suppression, and for other purposes.

HRES 1148 is a resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives that condemns the Iranian government for supporting terrorism, regional proxy conflicts, and internal suppression of dissent - including its crackdown on protests following Mahsa Amini's death in 2022. It specifically calls for maintaining sanctions against Iran, supporting the Iranian Resistance's Ten-Point Plan (which advocates for a democratic, secular, nonnuclear Iran), and protecting Iranian political refugees in Albania. The resolution also affirms the Iranian people's right to self-determination under international law and urges the U.S. to recognize their struggle for freedom. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws but formally expresses congressional stance.
Randy K. Weber, Sr. (R) · 227 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · House Apr 15, 2024

HR 8011: Iranian Terror Prevention Act

HR 8011, the Iranian Terror Prevention Act, requires the U.S. Secretary of State to designate 12 Iranian-affiliated military groups and any entity controlled by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as Foreign Terrorist Organizations within 90 days. It mandates the President to decide within 60 days whether to impose sanctions under existing law (Executive Order 13224) on these groups, which would block their U.S. assets and restrict transactions. The bill also requires the Secretary of State to submit regular reports to Congress on new entities meeting designation criteria and the President to explain any decisions not to impose sanctions. This law directly affects the listed Iranian military groups and any new entities linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps.
W. Gregory Steube (R) · 74 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · House Apr 12, 2024

HCONRES 103: Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict.

HCONRES 103 authorizes the use of the U.S. Capitol rotunda for a "lying in honor" ceremony for the remains of Army Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last Medal of Honor recipient for actions during the Korean War (1950-1953). The resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol to arrange this ceremony on April 29, 2024, to honor Puckett and recognize the service of over 5.7 million U.S. military personnel who served in the Korean conflict, often called the "Forgotten War." This is a ceremonial resolution with no policy changes, solely granting permission for a specific honorific event.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAuthorizes ceremonial recognition of Korean War veteran and 5.7M service members, directly aligning with veteran recognition support indicators.95% confidence
Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D) · 13 co-sponsors
passed · Arkansas · House Apr 12, 2024

HRES 1117: Opposing efforts to place one-sided pressure on Israel with respect to Gaza.

This resolution (HRES 1117) is a formal statement by the U.S. House of Representatives opposing efforts to pressure Israel regarding Gaza. It specifically criticizes calls for an immediate ceasefire, including President Biden's April 4, 2024, statement and UN Security Council Resolution 2728, which the resolution claims was adopted due to the U.S. not vetoing it. The resolution affirms Israel’s right to self-defense following the October 7 Hamas attacks and emphasizes the U.S.-Israel relationship as a major strategic partnership. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change laws or policies but expresses the House’s position on diplomatic pressure related to Gaza.
Maria Elvira Salazar (R) · 29 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · House Apr 12, 2024

HR 7922: To establish a Water Risk and Resilience Organization to develop risk and resilience requirements for the water sector.

HR 7922 creates a Water Risk and Resilience Organization (WRRO) to develop and enforce cybersecurity standards for large U.S. water systems. It directly affects community water systems serving 3,300+ people or major treatment works, requiring them to meet WRRO-approved cybersecurity requirements. The WRRO must be certified by the EPA, develop standards through a transparent process with public input, and monitor compliance via annual self-attestations and five-year assessments. The EPA reviews WRRO proposals but defers to its technical expertise, while the WRRO can impose penalties (up to $25,000/day) for violations, with penalties funding WRRO operations.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates cybersecurity standards for water systems, directly enhancing digital security protocols as per topic description.95% confidence
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (R) · 3 co-sponsors
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