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in committee · Arkansas · House Jul 30, 2024

HJRES 127: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors".

HJRES 127 is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule requiring public companies to standardize climate-related financial disclosures. It seeks to block the SEC’s March 2024 rule (89 Fed. Reg. 21668), which would mandate consistent reporting on climate risks for investors. If passed, this resolution would prevent the SEC rule from taking effect, directly affecting publicly traded companies required to comply with the proposed disclosure standards. The bill uses a specific congressional process under Title 5, U.S. Code, to nullify the rule without creating new regulations.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks SEC climate disclosure rule, weakening mandatory environmental reporting requirements for companies.95% confidence
Bill Huizenga (R) · 40 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · House Jul 30, 2024

HJRES 124: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency relating to "Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Financial Institutions".

HJRES 124 is a resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a rule issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) that required large financial institutions to adopt climate-related risk management practices. The rule, published in October 2023 (88 Fed. Reg. 74183), would have mandated major banks to assess and manage climate change risks in their operations. This resolution, if passed, would block the rule from taking effect by invoking the congressional disapproval process under Title 5 of the U.S. Code. It directly affects large banks and financial institutions that would have been required to comply with the climate risk management standards. The bill does not create new rules but aims to prevent the implementation of the OCC's existing proposal.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentSeeks disapproval of OCC rule requiring banks to manage climate risks, directly opposing climate risk management regulations.95% confidence
Byron Donalds (R) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · House Jul 30, 2024

HJRES 126: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation relating to "Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Financial Institutions".

HJRES 126 is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting a Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) rule issued in October 2023. The resolution seeks to block the FDIC's "Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Financial Institutions" rule, which required major banks to assess climate risks. If passed, this resolution would nullify the rule, directly affecting large financial institutions by removing a requirement to manage climate-related financial risks. The resolution uses a procedural mechanism under federal law to halt the rule's implementation without creating new regulations.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill targets FDIC rule requiring banks to assess climate risks, seeking to block regulatory requirement for climate-related financial risk management, directly weakening environmental risk oversight.95% confidence
Erin Houchin (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · House Jul 30, 2024

HJRES 122: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Credit Card Penalty Fees (Regulation Z)".

HJRES 122 is a resolution seeking to block a rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that would have regulated credit card penalty fees. The rule, published on March 15, 2024, aimed to limit how credit card companies charge fees for late payments or other violations. If approved, this resolution would disapprove the rule under a specific legal process, preventing it from taking effect. This directly affects credit card issuers (banks and financial institutions) by allowing them to continue current fee practices without the proposed restrictions.
Andy Barr (R) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · House Jul 30, 2024

HRES 1395: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is unacceptable that the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation are outpacing the United States in expanding nuclear energy production and global nuclear market share.

HRES 1395 is a non-binding House resolution expressing concern that the U.S. is being outpaced by China and Russia in nuclear energy production and global market share. It cites statistics showing China has 56 operational reactors (vs. the U.S.'s 94, including retired ones) and is actively constructing more, while the U.S. has no reactors under construction. The resolution states it is "unacceptable" that the U.S. is no longer dominant in nuclear energy and urges expanding domestic nuclear capacity and supply chains. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but highlights perceived strategic competition in nuclear technology.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly urges expanding US nuclear capacity to counter China/Russia, aligning with 'advance' and 'strengthen' energy indicators for nuclear power.95% confidence
Byron Donalds (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · House Jul 30, 2024

HR 9202: Nuclear Waste Reprocessing Act

HR 9202, the Nuclear Waste Reprocessing Act, directs the U.S. Department of Energy to create policies supporting the commercial recycling of spent nuclear fuel. It requires the Energy Secretary to work with private industry to advance reprocessing technologies, establish partnerships for research and commercialization, and collaborate with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to align procedures. The bill mandates annual progress reports to Congress on efforts to develop this technology, aiming to address nuclear waste challenges and position the U.S. as a leader in international reprocessing. It directly affects federal agencies, nuclear energy companies, and the management of nuclear waste materials. The key change is shifting focus toward recycling nuclear fuel components rather than solely storing spent fuel as waste.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill directs DOE to advance nuclear waste reprocessing technology, supporting nuclear energy infrastructure development and sustainability.90% confidence
Byron Donalds (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · House Jul 30, 2024

HR 9200: Atomic Supply Chain Solutions Act

This bill requires the U.S. Energy Secretary to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the domestic nuclear supply chain within 270 days of enactment. The evaluation must assess regulatory hurdles (like N-stamp certification for safety components), explore how advanced technologies (such as 3D printing and AI) could improve efficiency, analyze U.S.-Canada collaboration, and plan for future demand from advanced nuclear reactors. It directly affects nuclear energy companies, manufacturers, and regulators by mandating a federal review to identify supply chain bottlenecks and opportunities for modernization. The bill does not change existing regulations or funding but sets the stage for potential future policy decisions based on the evaluation’s findings.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates evaluation of nuclear supply chain to improve efficiency, advance reactor demand, and strengthen nuclear energy infrastructure per its summary.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly evaluates AI and 3D printing to improve nuclear supply chain efficiency, directly advancing technology use in industrial processes.85% confidence
Byron Donalds (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · House Jul 30, 2024

HR 9198: Maximize Risk-Informed, Performance-Based Licensing Act

This bill (HR 9198) updates nuclear licensing rules to require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to use risk-informed and performance-based approaches when making decisions about nuclear facility operations. It amends existing law to define "technology-inclusive regulatory framework" to align with a 1999 NRC document (SRM-SECY-98-144) and mandates annual NRC staff training on these concepts. The bill also includes a non-binding congressional statement emphasizing the importance of shared understanding between the NRC and nuclear industry regarding these regulatory methods. It directly affects NRC staff, nuclear facility operators, and the licensing process for nuclear energy projects.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyUpdates nuclear licensing rules to modernize operations, supporting nuclear energy infrastructure as a low-carbon power source under energy production policy.95% confidence
Byron Donalds (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · House Jul 30, 2024

HR 9199: To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act to limit the type of applications reviewed by the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards and to exclude reviews by the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's annual assessment and collection of fees and charges.

HR 9199 limits the scope of reviews conducted by the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) under the Atomic Energy Act. It restricts ACRS to only reviewing nuclear license applications involving novel issues or significant safety concerns, based on risk assessments by the committee. The bill also removes ACRS reviews from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) annual fee calculations for license applications. This directly affects the NRC's process for handling license applications and the fee structure for nuclear facility operators seeking approvals.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStreamlines nuclear licensing by limiting ACRS reviews to critical safety issues and removing them from fees, facilitating nuclear energy development as a key energy production sector.80% confidence
Byron Donalds (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · House Jul 30, 2024

HR 9183: STAR Act of 2024

The STAR Act of 2024 creates a new 25% tax credit for semiconductor companies in the United States, specifically for qualified semiconductor design expenditures. This credit applies to both in-house design costs (like employee wages for design work and supplies used in design) and contracted design work paid to external firms, all conducted within the U.S. The bill directly affects U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturers and design firms by reducing their tax liability for eligible design expenses. The credit is added to the existing advanced manufacturing investment credit, with specific exclusions for non-qualifying activities like cosmetic design or duplicating existing products.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesCreates 25% tax credit for semiconductor companies, reducing government tax revenue; aligns with 'creates tax breaks primarily for wealthy' indicator under 'oppose'.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncludes employee wages as eligible for tax credit, incentivizing semiconductor design employment and reducing company costs for labor expenses.80% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProvides 25% tax credit for U.S. semiconductor design expenditures, directly funding industry growth and innovation in critical technology infrastructure.95% confidence
Blake D. Moore (R) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · House Jul 30, 2024

HR 9201: Nuclear USA Act of 2024

The Nuclear USA Act of 2024 expands tax incentives for nuclear energy infrastructure by amending two key tax provisions. It adds uranium conversion, enrichment, fabrication, and spent fuel reprocessing to the list of qualifying projects under Section 48C of the tax code, directly benefiting companies building or upgrading facilities for these activities. The bill also specifically includes uranium in the advanced manufacturing credit (Section 45X), allowing companies to claim both credits for the same facility - a "double benefit" provision. These changes aim to encourage domestic investment in nuclear fuel supply chains without altering regulatory requirements or imposing new government mandates.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill expands tax incentives for nuclear energy infrastructure, directly funding and strengthening nuclear energy production and facility development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands tax credits for nuclear energy infrastructure, a low-carbon energy source promoting climate goals and reducing fossil fuel reliance.95% confidence
Byron Donalds (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Arkansas · House Jul 30, 2024

HR 802: Respect State Housing Laws Act

The Respect State Housing Laws Act amends the CARES Act by removing subsection (c) of Section 4024, which governed notice requirements for housing assistance programs. This change eliminates a specific federal notice provision that applied to tenants and landlords receiving CARES Act housing aid. The bill directly affects the administrative process for housing assistance under the CARES Act, streamlining or removing a requirement for notice delivery. It modifies an existing provision without creating new policy or altering broader housing protections.
Barry Loudermilk (R) · 35 co-sponsors
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