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in committee · Arkansas · Senate Apr 9, 2025

S 1390: Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act

This bill amends federal rules governing physician self-referral to improve access for rural hospitals. It creates a new exemption for "covered rural hospitals" (defined as rural facilities meeting specific criteria) from certain referral restrictions, while clarifying they aren't required to meet additional criteria. It also removes a prohibition on expanding existing physician-owned hospitals, allowing such expansions to begin immediately upon enactment. The changes directly affect rural hospitals qualifying under the new definition and physician-owned hospitals seeking to expand. The bill modifies existing Social Security Act provisions without creating new programs or funding.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAmends referral rules to improve rural hospital access and allows physician-owned hospital expansions, directly enhancing healthcare access in underserved areas.95% confidence
James Lankford (R) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · House Apr 9, 2025

HR 2777: S-CAP Act of 2025

HR 2777, the S-CAP Act of 2025, amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the maximum number of shareholders allowed for a business to qualify as an S corporation from 100 to 250. This change directly affects small businesses that currently exceed the 100-shareholder limit, allowing them to maintain S-corporation tax status. The key provision modifies Section 1361(b)(1)(A) of the tax code, with the new limit applying to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025. The bill makes no other changes to S-corporation rules and focuses solely on expanding the shareholder cap.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands S-corp eligibility, providing tax relief to small businesses by allowing more shareholders to maintain pass-through tax status.90% confidence
J. French Hill (R) · 19 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · House Apr 9, 2025

HR 1793: Veterans Readiness and Employment Transparency Act of 2025

HR 1793, the Veterans Readiness and Employment Transparency Act of 2025, requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to improve access to vocational rehabilitation services for veterans with service-connected disabilities. The bill mandates a dedicated VA hotline, updated regional office websites with contact details, and requires VA counselors to hold monthly staff Q&A sessions and provide in-person briefings at local educational institutions (or virtual briefings for institutions over 150 miles away). It also requires the VA to submit an annual report detailing the number of veterans requesting, receiving, and being denied extensions to their rehabilitation program periods. These provisions directly affect veterans using VA vocational rehabilitation programs and VA regional office staff responsible for delivering those services.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates VA improvements to vocational rehab access via hotline, updated websites, counselor sessions, and educational briefings for veterans with service-connected disabilities, directly supporting employment services.95% confidence
Abraham J. Hamadeh (R) · 26 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · Senate Apr 8, 2025

S 1347: Making Education Affordable and Accessible Act of 2025

S 1347, the Making Education Affordable and Accessible Act of 2025, creates federal grants to expand dual enrollment and early college high school programs for public high school students. The bill directly affects high school students, particularly those from low-income families, attending rural schools, or being first-generation college students, by covering tuition, fees, and materials for college courses taken while in high school. Key provisions include requiring grant recipients to partner with local schools, prioritize underserved students, and use funds for professional development, course design, and student outreach. Recipients must also conduct evaluations tracking student enrollment and credit transfers, with annual reports to Congress on program outcomes.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates federal grants to fund tuition/fees for education programs, directly increasing government spending on public education for low-income students.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides federal grants covering tuition/fees/materials for dual enrollment programs, targeting low-income/rural/first-gen students to expand educational access and affordability.95% confidence
Gary C. Peters (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 2745: Catch Up Act

HR 2745, the Catch Up Act, allows married couples to both make extra contributions to their shared Health Savings Account (HSA) once they turn 55. Currently, only one spouse can make these "catch-up" contributions; this bill changes that so both spouses can contribute the additional amount if they qualify. It specifically allows the catch-up limit to be split equally between spouses (or agreed upon otherwise) if both are 55+ and have family health coverage under a high-deductible plan. The change applies to tax years starting after December 31, 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax-advantaged HSA contributions, providing tax relief for eligible couples under federal tax code.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands HSA contribution limits for married couples over 55, increasing healthcare savings capacity and financial access to health services.85% confidence
W. Gregory Steube (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Arkansas · Senate Apr 7, 2025

SRES 159: A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable John Bennett Johnston, Jr., former Senator for the State of Louisiana.

This resolution (SRES 159) is a ceremonial Senate measure honoring the late Senator John Bennett Johnston, Jr. (1932-2024), who represented Louisiana in the U.S. Senate from 1972 to 1997. It commemorates his career, including his work on energy policy, flood control, and Louisiana conservation efforts, and requests the Senate adjourn in his memory while sending condolences to his family. As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or laws.
Bill Cassidy (R) · 99 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · House Apr 7, 2025

HR 2666: CBO Scoring Accountability Act

HR 2666, the CBO Scoring Accountability Act, requires the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to annually analyze and publicly report on the actual costs and revenue impacts of major federal legislation for the first 10 years after it becomes law. It mandates that the CBO compare actual spending/revenue results against prior estimates, and if discrepancies exceed 10% for costs or revenue, the CBO must explain the causes in a report to Congress. This applies to bills projected to affect at least 0.25% of U.S. GDP in spending or revenue (defined as "major legislation"), and federal agencies must provide data to support these analyses. The bill aims to improve transparency around budget estimates without altering legislative processes.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPromotes fiscal responsibility by requiring CBO to explain budget estimate discrepancies, enhancing transparency in federal spending analysis95% confidence
Andy Barr (R) · 22 co-sponsors
passed · Arkansas · Senate Apr 5, 2025

SRES 157: A resolution designating April 2025 as "National Native Plant Month".

SRES 157 designates April 2025 as "National Native Plant Month" to recognize the environmental and ecological benefits of native plants. The resolution highlights that native plants - indigenous species adapted to specific regions - support biodiversity, improve air and water quality, stabilize soils, and provide essential food and habitat for wildlife like birds and pollinators. As a non-binding Senate resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise public awareness about conserving native plant species, which face threats from habitat loss and invasive species.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentResolution explicitly highlights native plants' environmental benefits including biodiversity, air/water quality, and wildlife habitat, aligning with conservation and pollution control goals.90% confidence
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · Senate Apr 4, 2025

SJRES 45: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

Senate Joint Resolution 45 seeks to block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that would have allowed California to enforce its Advanced Clean Cars II vehicle emission standards. The resolution uses the congressional disapproval process under federal law to declare the EPA rule invalid, preventing California from implementing its stricter pollution controls for cars and trucks. If passed, this resolution would stop the rule from taking effect, meaning California could not override federal vehicle emission standards with its own requirements. The bill directly affects California's ability to set state-level environmental regulations for motor vehicles and the EPA's regulatory authority.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks EPA rule enabling California's stricter vehicle emissions standards, preventing advancement of cleaner transportation energy policies.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill blocks EPA rule enabling California's stricter vehicle emissions standards, preventing stronger pollution controls and weakening environmental protections per summary.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBlocks California's Advanced Clean Cars II emissions standards, preventing stricter vehicle regulations under transportation policy.90% confidence
Shelley Moore Capito (R) · 31 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · Senate Apr 4, 2025

SJRES 46: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

SJRES 46 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule concerning California's vehicle emission standards. The rule, submitted in 2023, relates to California's pollution control requirements for motor vehicles, including advanced clean trucks, zero-emission airport shuttles, and heavy-duty engine emissions. This resolution would block the rule from taking effect using a specific federal disapproval process under Title 5 of the U.S. Code. If passed, the rule would have no legal force, meaning California's current standards would remain without the EPA's formal approval for these specific provisions.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks EPA rule advancing zero-emission vehicle standards and clean truck infrastructure, directly opposing renewable energy development and emission reduction policies.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill seeks disapproval of EPA rule establishing stricter vehicle emissions standards (clean trucks, zero-emission requirements), directly blocking environmental protections.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill blocks EPA rule requiring stricter vehicle emissions standards, including advanced clean trucks and zero-emission airport shuttles, weakening environmental regulations for transportation.85% confidence
Deb Fischer (R) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · House Apr 4, 2025

HR 2102: Major Richard Star Act

This bill, HR 2102 (Major Richard Star Act), allows veterans with combat-related disabilities to receive both full military retired pay and veterans' disability compensation simultaneously, without the previous offset that reduced retired pay. It directly affects veterans already eligible for both benefits due to combat-related injuries, removing the requirement that their retired pay be reduced by the disability compensation amount. The key provision amends Title 10 and Title 38 to eliminate the offset rule (sections 5304 and 5305 of Title 38) for these veterans. The change applies to payments starting after the bill’s enactment date, effective for all qualifying veterans. This is a policy change to increase financial support for affected veterans, not a new benefit.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEliminates offset requiring reduced retired pay, allowing veterans to receive full military retired pay and disability compensation simultaneously - expanding benefits.95% confidence
Gus M. Bilirakis (R) · 340 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · Senate Apr 3, 2025

S 1283: Innovate to De-Escalate Modernization Act

This bill amends federal law to clarify that certain less-than-lethal projectile devices are exempt from firearm restrictions under Title 18. It defines these devices as those not firing standard ammunition, operating below 500 ft/s velocity, unlikely to cause serious injury, and incompatible with common firearm magazines. The law directly affects manufacturers and users of such devices by establishing a clear legal standard for their classification. It also requires the Attorney General to review device requests within 90 days to confirm compliance with the new definition.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeClarifies legal status of less-lethal devices to promote de-escalation in law enforcement, aligning with accountability reforms.85% confidence
Bill Hagerty (R) · 13 co-sponsors
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