Indiana Congressional Bills

passed · Indiana · Senate Dec 18, 2023

SRES 513: A resolution recognizing December 17 as "Wright Brothers Day" and commemorating the 120th anniversary of the first powered flight.

This resolution (SRES 513) recognizes December 17, 2023, as Wright Brothers Day and commemorates the 120th anniversary of the Wright Brothers' first powered flight on December 17, 1903. It formally honors Orville and Wilbur Wright's achievement, which launched modern aviation and remains foundational to flight technology. The resolution calls on all Americans to observe the day through appropriate programs and ceremonies, consistent with the permanent designation established by law in 1963. It does not create new policies or affect specific groups, as it is purely a commemorative resolution.

passed · Indiana · House Dec 18, 2023

HR 1147: Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023

HR 1147, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023, allows schools participating in the National School Lunch Program to offer whole milk as an option during lunch. It amends the school lunch law to explicitly permit schools to serve flavored and unflavored whole milk alongside reduced-fat, low-fat, and fat-free milk choices for students. The bill also requires the Secretary of Agriculture to adjust meal regulations to account for saturated fat from whole milk, ensuring it doesn't count against meal fat limits. This change directly affects participating schools and the students who receive school lunches, expanding their milk beverage options.

Glenn Thompson (R) · 134 co-sponsors

passed · Indiana · Senate Dec 14, 2023

SRES 508: A resolution recognizing Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Day on December 14, 2023.

SRES 508 is a ceremonial Senate resolution recognizing Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Day on December 14, 2023. It does not create new laws or policies but formally supports annual recognition of these administrators. The resolution commends their work in overseeing high school sports programs for over 7.8 million student-athletes and acknowledges their role in student development. It specifically praises the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association for providing professional resources. This is a symbolic gesture with no direct policy impact or affected parties beyond honoring the administrators' contributions.

passed · Indiana · Senate Dec 13, 2023

SRES 500: A resolution designating November 8, 2023, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".

SRES 500 is a Senate resolution designating November 8, 2023, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day." It recognizes first-generation college students - those whose parents did not earn a bachelor's degree - and commemorates the anniversary of the 1965 Higher Education Act, which established key support programs like Federal TRIO and Pell Grants. The resolution urges all Americans to celebrate this day, acknowledge the contributions of first-gen students to the future workforce, and honor the Higher Education Act's role in expanding access to higher education. This is a symbolic designation with no new funding or policy changes.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · Indiana · House Dec 13, 2023

HR 4531: Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act

This bill reauthorizes and extends funding for programs addressing substance use disorders and opioid addiction, including residential treatment for pregnant and postpartum women, first responder training, and community recovery initiatives. It increases funding levels for these programs, adds xylazine to Schedule III of controlled substances, and requires a study on remote monitoring for patients prescribed opioids. The bill also expands Medicaid coverage requirements for medication-assisted treatment and mandates reporting on mental health condition data alongside substance use disorder data, directly affecting individuals with substance use disorders, healthcare providers, and state and tribal governments.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

Brett Guthrie (R) · 66 co-sponsors

passed · Indiana · House Dec 11, 2023

HJRES 88: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program".

HJRES 88 is a resolution seeking to block a Department of Education rule that would have improved income-driven repayment options for federal student loan borrowers. The rule, published in the Federal Register on July 10, 2023, targeted the William D. Ford Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program. This resolution uses the Congressional Review Act process to disapprove the rule, preventing it from taking effect and preserving the current repayment structure. If enacted, it would stop the proposed changes to repayment terms without altering existing loan policies.

Topics ✗ Education

Lisa C. McClain (R) · 52 co-sponsors

passed · Indiana · Senate Dec 7, 2023

SRES 492: A resolution honoring the life of the First Lady Rosalynn Carter.

This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SRES 492) honoring the late First Lady Rosalynn Carter. It expresses the Senate's condolences for her passing and recognizes her lifetime of humanitarian work, including her advocacy for mental health care, founding of caregiver support programs, and service with The Carter Center. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it is purely a commemorative statement. It was introduced by a bipartisan group of senators and adopted by the Senate on December 7, 2023.

passed · Indiana · House Dec 7, 2023

HR 5933: DETERRENT Act

The DETERRENT Act requires institutions of higher education to disclose foreign gifts and contracts meeting specific value thresholds ($50,000 or more) to the Department of Education, with special rules for contracts involving "foreign countries of concern" or "foreign entities of concern." It creates a public database of these disclosures, mandates faculty and staff to report foreign gifts related to research, and establishes a waiver process for institutions seeking to contract with prohibited foreign entities. Institutions that fail to comply face fines ranging from 1% to 100% of their federal funding, depending on the violation and whether it's a first or repeat offense. The bill applies primarily to institutions receiving significant federal funding, particularly those with substantial research programs. It aims to increase transparency around foreign influence in higher education while maintaining academic freedom.

Michelle Steel (R) · 26 co-sponsors

passed · Indiana · House Dec 7, 2023

HR 4468: Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023

HR 4468, the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023, blocks the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from finalizing or enforcing a specific proposed rule setting emissions standards for 2027+ light-duty vehicles. It amends the Clean Air Act to prevent future EPA regulations from mandating specific vehicle technologies or limiting the availability of new vehicles based on engine type (e.g., gasoline vs. electric). The bill directly affects EPA rulemaking authority and automakers' compliance with emissions standards, ensuring new vehicle options remain diverse without technology mandates. This is a procedural change to federal emissions regulations, not a direct consumer or industry mandate.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment ✗ Transportation

Tim Walberg (R) · 34 co-sponsors

passed · Indiana · Senate Dec 6, 2023

SRES 445: A resolution recognizing the importance of the economic relationship between the United States and Israel and affirming that trade facilitated by the United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement is a tool to support the economy of Israel during the conflict with Hamas.

SRES 445 is a Senate resolution recognizing the U.S.-Israel economic relationship and affirming that trade under the U.S.-Israel Free Trade Agreement (signed in 1985) can support Israel's economy during the Hamas conflict. It highlights that bilateral trade has grown significantly since 1985, with the U.S. being Israel’s largest trading partner in 2022 ($14.2 billion in U.S. exports to Israel). The resolution states the agreement has fostered robust trade, investment (e.g., $10.6 billion in Israeli U.S. investments in 2022), and job creation, and urges maintaining this economic partnership amid the conflict. It does not create new policy but formally endorses existing trade mechanisms as a support tool.

Marsha Blackburn (R) · 26 co-sponsors

passed · Indiana · House Dec 6, 2023

HR 542: Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act of 2023

The Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act of 2023 increases the expenditure cap for home- and community-based care for veterans from 65% to 100% of costs, with exceptions for certain cases based on clinical need and geographic factors. It establishes new programs including Veteran-Directed Care, which allows veterans to select and manage their own in-home care services, and Home-Based Primary Care, which provides in-home health care overseen by VA providers. The bill requires improved coordination with existing programs like the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) and mandates a centralized website with information about available services. It specifically targets veterans who would otherwise require nursing home care or face increased risk of hospitalization, and includes provisions to address home health aide shortages through pilot programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

Julia Brownley (D) · 76 co-sponsors

passed · Indiana · House Dec 5, 2023

HRES 906: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4468) to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a proposed rule with respect to emissions from vehicles, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5933) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require additional information in disclosures of foreign gifts and contracts from foreign sources, restrict contracts with certain foreign entities and foreign countries of concern, require certain staff and faculty to report foreign gifts and contracts, and require disclosure of certain foreign investments within endowments; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H. J. Res. 88) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program".

HRES 906 is a procedural resolution that sets rules for debating three separate legislative proposals in the House of Representatives. It enables consideration of H.R. 4468 (which would block EPA vehicle emissions rules), H.R. 5933 (which would tighten disclosure rules for foreign ties in higher education), and H.J.Res. 88 (which seeks to block a Department of Education student loan repayment rule). The resolution waives objections, limits debate time, and outlines procedures for voting on these bills. It does not change policy itself but facilitates their legislative process.

Topics ✗ Environment

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