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in committee · Idaho · Senate Apr 16, 2024

S 4127: Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2024

This bill directs the Department of Education to consider the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism when investigating potential violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It specifically applies to cases involving discrimination based on actual or perceived Jewish ancestry or ethnic characteristics in schools and federally funded programs. The bill clarifies that this guidance does not expand the Department's authority, alter existing discrimination standards, or affect First Amendment rights. It aims to ensure consistent enforcement against antisemitism under existing civil rights law, as previously adopted by the Department of Education.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirectly addresses school discrimination by requiring use of IHRA definition for antisemitism cases, protecting Jewish students in educational settings.90% confidence
Tim Scott (R) · 30 co-sponsors
in committee · Idaho · Senate Apr 16, 2024

S 4128: VA Abortion Transparency Act of 2024

The VA Abortion Transparency Act of 2024 (S 4128) requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit quarterly reports to Congress detailing abortions facilitated by the VA. These reports must include the total number of abortions, broken down by type (surgical or medication), recipient (veteran or dependent), gestational age, legal justification, and Veterans Integrated Service Network, along with all related costs for procedures, staff training, infrastructure, and funding sources. The VA must exclude all individually identifiable patient information from these reports. This bill directly affects VA operations and congressional oversight, mandating specific data collection and transparency about abortion services provided to veterans and their dependents.
Tommy Tuberville (R) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Idaho · Senate Apr 16, 2024

S 2790: Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2023

The Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2023 establishes a permanent program to preserve and revitalize rural affordable housing projects financed under sections 514, 515, and 516 of the Housing Act of 1949, directly affecting low-income rural residents and housing owners. It creates mechanisms for loan restructuring to maintain safe, affordable housing, including options like reducing interest rates, deferring payments, and subordinating debt. The bill also creates a new Native CDFI relending program to increase homeownership opportunities for Native American communities and extends the maximum term of direct loans from 30 to 40 years. Additionally, it establishes procedures for renewing rental assistance contracts for up to 20 years and adjusts the process for updating housing voucher amounts based on changes in household income or composition.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPreserves rural affordable housing via loan restructuring mechanisms (reduced rates, deferred payments) for low-income residents under existing Housing Act programs.95% confidence
Tina Smith (D) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Idaho · House Apr 16, 2024

HR 5530: VA Emergency Transportation Access Act

HR 5530, the VA Emergency Transportation Access Act, prevents the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from lowering payment rates for specialized transportation used by veterans and eligible individuals (like ambulances or wheelchair vans) without strict requirements. It mandates that any rate change that could reduce access to care must first undergo a detailed review analyzing economic impacts on the VA and transportation industry, and ensure the new rate covers actual costs. The VA must also develop a formal process for rate changes and consult with industry experts, veterans' groups, and healthcare agencies before implementing such changes. This bill directly affects veterans relying on specialized transportation for medical care, particularly those in rural or underserved communities, by safeguarding their access to necessary emergency transport services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents VA from lowering transportation payment rates that could reduce access to care, ensuring rates cover actual costs and maintain veteran access to emergency healthcare services.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPrevents VA from lowering payment rates for veteran transportation services without review, ensuring continued access to care via specialized transport.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransPrevents VA from lowering transportation payment rates without review, ensuring continued access to care for veterans via specialized transportation services.95% confidence
Mike Bost (R) · 90 co-sponsors
passed · Idaho · 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 · Idaho · 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 · Idaho · House Apr 12, 2024

HJRES 123: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention".

HJRES 123 is a resolution seeking congressional disapproval of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule published on March 11, 2024, which would have required chemical facilities to implement new safety measures under the Clean Air Act to prevent accidental releases. The rule, titled "Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention," aimed to strengthen existing risk management programs at chemical plants. If passed, this resolution would block the rule from taking effect by invoking a federal process for disapproving agency regulations. It directly affects the EPA's regulatory authority and the chemical industry's compliance obligations under the Clean Air Act.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill seeks disapproval of EPA rule strengthening chemical safety measures under Clean Air Act, directly weakening environmental protection regulations.92% confidence
Dan Crenshaw (R) · 28 co-sponsors
passed · Idaho · Senate Apr 11, 2024

SRES 638: A resolution calling for the immediate release of Ryan Corbett, a United States citizen who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on August 10, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of Americans by the Taliban.

This resolution (SRES 638) calls on the Taliban to immediately release Ryan Corbett, a U.S. citizen wrongfully detained since August 2022 while visiting Afghanistan for business. It condemns the Taliban's detention of Corbett - held in a small cell under poor conditions without charges - and urges U.S. officials to prioritize his release. The resolution also demands the Taliban stop detaining Americans for political gain and calls for the release of other U.S. citizens wrongfully held in Afghanistan. As a symbolic congressional action, it does not create new law but expresses formal support for Corbett and his family.
Charles E. Schumer (D) · 27 co-sponsors
in committee · Idaho · Senate Apr 11, 2024

S 4110: AGOA Renewal and Improvement Act of 2024

This bill extends the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through 2041, maintaining duty-free access to U.S. markets for eligible sub-Saharan African countries. It introduces biennial reviews of beneficiary countries' compliance with eligibility requirements related to governance, human rights, and trade practices. The bill creates a new category for countries that have ratified the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) and establishes a process for "graduating" countries that become high-income economies for five consecutive years. Additionally, it requires beneficiary countries to develop biennial strategies to better utilize AGOA benefits and mandates reports on forced labor enforcement and potential trade agreements with sub-Saharan African nations.
Christopher A. Coons (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Idaho · Senate Apr 11, 2024

S 4111: ACES Act

The ACES Act (S 4111) directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to contract the National Academies to study cancer rates among military aircrew members who served on active duty in fixed-wing aircraft (e.g., pilots, navigators). The study will identify potential exposure risks (like chemicals) and examine links to specific cancers - including brain, lung, prostate, and melanoma skin cancers - using VA, Defense, and national health data. It requires the National Academies to report findings to Congress, focusing on prevalence and mortality patterns among covered veterans. This bill creates a data-gathering process but does not alter benefits or create new obligations.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directs VA to study cancer rates among military aircrew, advancing health research and identifying exposure risks to improve patient outcomes.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransStudies cancer risks in veterans' aircrew, aiming to improve healthcare through VA data analysis and identify exposure links for potential benefits.92% confidence
Mark Kelly (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Idaho · Senate Apr 11, 2024

S 4113: State Boating Act

This bill amends federal law to clarify how states collect boating-related fees. It requires states to collect specific fees for search and rescue operations, boating safety programs, and efforts to address aquatic invasive species. These fees can be collected alongside existing state boating registration or licensing fees. The bill directly affects states that issue boating licenses or registrations, as it changes the permitted fee structure for those programs. It does not create new fees but specifies which existing fee categories must be included.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill requires states to collect specific fees for boating safety, search and rescue, and invasive species programs, directly funding these essential services through user fees.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates fees specifically for addressing aquatic invasive species, an environmental conservation measure under the bill's fee structure for state boating programs.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates fees for boating safety programs and invasive species efforts, enhancing water transportation safety under existing fee structures.85% confidence
Jeanne Shaheen (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Idaho · Senate Apr 10, 2024

S 673: Small Business Child Care Investment Act

S 673, the Small Business Child Care Investment Act, expands access to small business loans for eligible nonprofit child care centers. It redefines "small business" under existing law to include nonprofit providers meeting specific criteria (like 501(c)(3) status, state licensing, and anti-discrimination policies), allowing them to qualify for SBA loan programs. Key provisions require loan guarantees for amounts over $500,000 but not for smaller loans, and prohibit denying eligibility based on religious activities protected by the First Amendment. The bill also mandates annual SBA reports to Congress tracking the number and value of loans provided to these providers.
Jacky Rosen (D) · 5 co-sponsors
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