Idaho Congressional Bills

in committee · Idaho · Senate Jul 11, 2024

S 4717: Military Moms Act

This bill updates military health coverage to better support pregnant service members and their families. It requires the Defense Secretary to add pregnancy and pregnancy loss to TRICARE's list of qualifying life events (allowing automatic coverage adjustments) and mandates a detailed report on maternal care access within military facilities by 2026. The bill also directs the creation of a new Military OneSource online resource guide listing maternal health services, prenatal/postpartum care, and continuity-of-care support for military families - excluding abortion information. These changes directly affect military spouses and children covered under TRICARE who need maternal health services.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Idaho · Senate Jul 10, 2024

SRES 762: A resolution designating July 27, 2024, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".

SRES 762 designates July 27, 2024, as "National Day of the American Cowboy" to honor the cultural significance of cowboys and cowgirls in American history, including their contributions to the economy (through ranching), traditions, and values like integrity and environmental stewardship. The resolution encourages public observance through ceremonies and activities but does not create new laws or affect specific groups financially or legally. It is a symbolic gesture recognizing the cowboy as an American icon, as outlined in the Senate's preamble.

in committee · Idaho · Senate Jul 10, 2024

S 4652: Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act

This bill amends federal firearms laws to simplify interstate transactions. It allows licensed dealers to sell firearms to other licensed individuals anywhere in the U.S. and permits sales to non-licensed buyers at temporary locations (like gun shows) across state lines. It also updates residency definitions to clarify that active-duty military members and their spouses can be considered residents of multiple states for firearms purposes, including their duty station location. These changes directly affect licensed firearm dealers, military personnel, and civilians purchasing firearms across state borders. The bill removes current restrictions on where transactions can occur and clarifies applicable state laws.

Kevin Cramer (R) · 17 co-sponsors

in committee · Idaho · Senate Jul 10, 2024

S 4663: Unemployment Insurance Integrity and Accessibility Act

The Unemployment Insurance Integrity and Accessibility Act (S 4663) improves the administration of unemployment benefits by strengthening fraud prevention and expanding access to benefits. The bill extends the statute of limitations for fraud cases from 5 to 10 years for pandemic unemployment programs, while allowing states to waive recovery of non-fraud overpayments when repayment would cause financial hardship or be contrary to equity and good conscience. It requires states to use the National Directory of New Hires and cross-match unemployment claims with employment and prisoner databases to detect fraud, and mandates states to improve online claim filing systems with multilingual support, accessibility features, and 24/7 availability. These changes directly affect states administering unemployment programs, employers reporting to state agencies, and unemployed workers seeking benefits. The bill also requires a GAO study on how funds for fraud prevention and equitable access are being used.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Idaho · House Jul 8, 2024

HR 8938: Keep Every Extra Penny Act of 2024

Keep Every Extra Penny Act of 2024 This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, overtime compensation required to be paid by the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (hours of work in excess of 40 in a week).

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Idaho · House Jun 27, 2024

HR 8206: To ensure that Big Cypress National Preserve may not be designated as wilderness or as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.

HR 8206 prohibits Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida from being designated as wilderness or added to the National Wilderness Preservation System. This means the preserve will not receive wilderness protections, which typically restrict activities like off-road vehicle use and logging. The bill directly affects future management decisions for the preserve by legally blocking federal wilderness designations. It is a specific policy change preventing new restrictions on land use within the preserve.

Topics ✗ Environment ✓ Transportation

Scott Franklin (R) · 17 co-sponsors

in committee · Idaho · Senate Jun 18, 2024

SJRES 99: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Phase 2".

This bill (SJRES 99) is a congressional resolution seeking to block a specific environmental regulation. It targets the Council on Environmental Quality's "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Phase 2" rule, which was published in the Federal Register on May 1, 2024. If passed, the resolution would formally disapprove this rule, preventing it from taking effect and halting its implementation by federal agencies. The rule would have modified how agencies conduct environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), but the resolution directly stops that change without altering NEPA itself.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

in committee · Idaho · Senate Jun 18, 2024

SRES 739: A resolution celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.

This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SRES 739) introduced by Senators Rubio, Tuberville, and others on June 18, 2024. It commemorates the second anniversary of the Supreme Court's June 24, 2022, *Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization* decision, which overturned *Roe v. Wade*. The resolution expresses support for the Court's ruling that the Constitution does not guarantee a right to abortion, and it includes statements about protecting "unborn life" and supporting families. As a symbolic measure, it does not create new laws or policies.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

Marco Rubio (R) · 20 co-sponsors

in committee · Idaho · House Jun 18, 2024

HRES 1311: Celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.

HRES 1311 is a symbolic resolution commemorating the second anniversary of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision (June 24, 2022), which overturned *Roe v. Wade*. It celebrates the ruling as a step toward protecting unborn life and commits the House to supporting families and policies aligned with its view of unborn life's humanity. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any specific group directly - it is purely ceremonial, expressing the House's position on the Dobbs ruling.

in committee · Idaho · Senate Jun 18, 2024

S 3775: BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Reauthorization Act of 2024

This bill reauthorizes and extends existing Alzheimer's disease and dementia programs through fiscal year 2029. It specifically provides $33 million annually for states and public health departments to support Alzheimer's initiatives, including community-based care and research translation. Key provisions require translating clinical trial findings into community practices and strengthen coordination with the CDC. The bill directly affects state health agencies and public health departments receiving federal funding for dementia care programs. It does not create new programs but extends current funding mechanisms and adds a new requirement to apply research findings to community-level interventions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

Susan M. Collins (R) · 34 co-sponsors

in committee · Idaho · House Jun 18, 2024

HR 8777: CUTS Act

This bill rescinds unspent funds from specific federal programs. It targets leftover money from pandemic relief (like the CARES Act and American Rescue Plan) and certain infrastructure initiatives (including education stabilization funds and transportation programs like the Congestion Mitigation Program). The rescission is limited to amounts already allocated for Israel, Ukraine, and Indo-Pacific security supplements under recent appropriations. Unspent funds must be returned to the Treasury, with no new spending created.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Transportation

Aaron Bean (R) · 93 co-sponsors

in committee · Idaho · Senate Jun 17, 2024

S 1111: ADVANCE Act of 2023

The ADVANCE Act of 2023 promotes U.S. nuclear energy development through several key provisions. It establishes prizes for the first entities to receive licenses for advanced nuclear reactors, including those for non-electric applications like hydrogen production and district heating. The bill extends the Price-Anderson Act through 2045, providing liability protection for nuclear power plant operators, and requires the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to report on reducing reliance on Russian uranium. Additionally, it includes provisions to streamline regulatory processes for nuclear facilities at brownfield sites and support workforce development in the nuclear industry.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

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