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passed · Iowa · Senate Aug 2, 2025

SRES 369: A resolution designating August 21, 2025, as "Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day".

This Senate resolution designates August 21, 2025, as "Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day" to highlight the dangers of illicit fentanyl, which caused over 54,000 overdose deaths in 2024 (accounting for two-thirds of all drug overdose fatalities). It encourages all Americans - especially youth, schools, and communities - to participate in education efforts about fentanyl's risks, including its presence in counterfeit pills and its extreme potency (100x morphine). The resolution has no legal effect but aims to amplify existing awareness campaigns led by groups like the CDC, DEA, and affected families.
Chuck Grassley (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Iowa · Senate Aug 1, 2025

SRES 364: A resolution recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard and its foundational role in strengthening American energy security, supporting rural communities, growing the United States economy, and improving environmental performance.

SRES 364 is a Senate resolution recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), a policy established in 2005 and expanded in 2007. It acknowledges the RFS's role in supporting domestic renewable fuel production, strengthening energy security, aiding rural economies, and reducing transportation emissions through mandated renewable fuel targets. The resolution does not create new policy or funding but formally commends the RFS's achievements over two decades, including its contribution to U.S. economic output, job creation, and environmental performance.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyResolution commends Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), a policy promoting renewable energy use and reducing emissions through mandated targets, explicitly recognizing its role in strengthening energy security and environmental performance.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly cites RFS's role in reducing transportation emissions and improving environmental performance, directly linking to climate/conservation benefits of renewable fuel standards.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEndorses RFS, a policy mandating renewable fuels in transportation, reducing emissions and supporting sustainable transportation goals.90% confidence
Pete Ricketts (R) · 5 co-sponsors
passed · Iowa · Senate Aug 1, 2025

SRES 363: A resolution solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against the President's life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring the victims of the shooting.

This resolution commemorates the one-year anniversary of the July 13, 2024, attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. It condemns the attack and other threats against political officials, honors victims Corey D. Comperatore (who died shielding his family), David Dutch, and James Copenhaver (who were injured), and expresses gratitude to first responders. The resolution also condemns incitement of violence against elected officials and calls for unity against political violence. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or policies but formally states the Senate’s position.
Eric Schmitt (R) · 27 co-sponsors
passed · Iowa · Senate Aug 1, 2025

SRES 340: A resolution designating July 30, 2025, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".

SRES 340 designates July 30, 2025, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day" to honor individuals who report government waste, fraud, or misconduct. The resolution directs federal agencies to inform employees, contractors, and the public about their legal right to report wrongdoing and to recognize whistleblowers' contributions to saving taxpayer funds and upholding ethical standards. It commemorates the first U.S. whistleblower law passed on July 30, 1778, by the Continental Congress. This is a symbolic recognition measure with no new legal requirements or funding.
Chuck Grassley (R) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Iowa · House Aug 1, 2025

HRES 628: Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard and its foundational role in strengthening United States energy security, supporting rural communities, growing the United States economy, and improving environmental performance.

HRES 628 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), a policy established in 2005 and expanded in 2007. It highlights the RFS's historical role in supporting rural economies (through 2,700+ renewable fuel facilities and 644,000 jobs), reducing greenhouse gas emissions via mandatory fuel standards, and lowering consumer fuel costs. The resolution does not create new policy or alter the RFS; it solely commemorates the program's past impacts on energy security, agriculture, and environmental performance. It affirms the RFS as a foundational element of U.S. energy policy without proposing any legislative changes.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRecognizes RFS's 20-year success in promoting renewable energy, job creation, and emissions reduction without altering policy.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill highlights RFS's role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions via mandatory renewable fuel standards and improving environmental performance, directly aligning with clean energy promotion and emission reduction indicators.95% confidence
Max L. Miller (R) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Iowa · Senate Aug 1, 2025

S 2641: Health Care Freedom and Choice Act

This bill repeals a federal rule that allowed short-term health insurance plans to be sold with fewer consumer protections. It specifically targets a rule published by the IRS, EBSA, and CMS on April 3, 2024, which governed short-term, limited-duration insurance and certain noncoordinated health benefits. By nullifying this rule, the bill would allow insurers to offer these short-term plans without the restrictions previously imposed. This directly affects insurers selling short-term coverage and consumers purchasing such plans, as it removes requirements related to coverage duration, pre-existing condition limitations, and essential health benefits.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRepeals rule requiring consumer protections for short-term insurance, allowing plans without safeguards, weakening consumer protections and reducing benefits.95% confidence
Ron Johnson (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Iowa · Senate Aug 1, 2025

S 2650: DOCTORS Act

S 2650, the DOCTORS Act, requires state health agencies to report unused J-visa waivers allowing foreign doctors to stay in the U.S. after training. Starting in 2026, the Secretary of State will redistribute 1/3 of these unused waivers as "supplemental waivers" to states that used at least 30 waivers the previous year. Ten percent of these supplemental waivers must be allocated to medical facilities serving patients in medically underserved communities. The bill directly affects state health agencies managing visa waivers and aims to increase access to healthcare in underserved areas by reducing wasted visa slots.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRedirects unused J-visa waivers to prioritize medical facilities in underserved communities, increasing healthcare access for vulnerable populations.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRedistributes unused J-visa waivers for foreign doctors to states, enabling more healthcare professionals to serve underserved communities, advancing immigrant integration and healthcare access.95% confidence
Joni Ernst (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Iowa · Senate Aug 1, 2025

S 2649: Psychiatric Hospital Inspection Transparency Act of 2025

This bill requires psychiatric hospitals to have their accreditation inspections documented using a standardized form (CMS-2567 or a future successor) starting two years after enactment. It mandates that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services publish key inspection findings on the Care Compare website two years after enactment, helping healthcare consumers compare facilities. The law includes privacy safeguards to prevent disclosure of patient or staff identities, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. The bill directly affects psychiatric hospitals, accreditation bodies, and patients seeking care, by increasing transparency around facility inspections.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires standardized psychiatric hospital inspections and public transparency on Care Compare, improving consumer access to facility quality data and strengthening mental health service oversight.90% confidence
Chuck Grassley (R)
in committee · Iowa · Senate Aug 1, 2025

S 2654: Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025

The Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025 aims to strengthen the U.S. biobased products industry by increasing federal procurement of products made from renewable agricultural resources like corn and soybeans. The bill establishes clear definitions for terms such as "biobased product" and "bio-attributed plastic," requires federal agencies to annually increase their purchase of biobased products, and creates a USDA task force to coordinate programs and make recommendations for improvement. It also sets labeling standards to prevent misleading claims about bioproducts and mandates training for federal procurement staff on biobased product purchasing. This legislation directly affects the Department of Agriculture, federal procurement agencies, and manufacturers of biobased products, with the goal of supporting rural economies and reducing reliance on petroleum-based products.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes renewable agricultural resources (corn/soybeans) for biobased products, reducing fossil fuel dependence and supporting sustainable manufacturing per bill summary.85% confidence
Elissa Slotkin (D) · 3 co-sponsors
passed · Iowa · Senate Aug 1, 2025

S 911: Chief Herbert D. Proffitt Act of 2025

This bill amends the Public Safety Officers' Death Benefits Program to include retired law enforcement officers who die or become permanently disabled due to targeted attacks related to their past service. It adds a new eligibility provision (Section 1201(p)) defining "retired law enforcement officer" and covering injuries from attacks specifically motivated by their former role. The law applies retroactively to pending claims and new filings after enactment, with exceptions for cases occurring before 2012. It directly affects retired officers whose service led to targeted violence, expanding their access to death and disability benefits under existing federal law.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands death/disability benefits for retired law enforcement officers injured in attacks motivated by past service, strengthening support for law enforcement within criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands death/disability benefits for retired law enforcement officers injured in attacks related to past service, extending worker benefits to a specific group under employment-related protections.95% confidence
Catherine Cortez Masto (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Iowa · House Aug 1, 2025

HR 4860: U.S.-Taiwan Defense Innovation Partnership Act

HR 4860, the U.S.-Taiwan Defense Innovation Partnership Act, aims to create a formal partnership between the U.S. Department of Defense and Taiwan's defense authorities. It directs the Secretary of Defense to coordinate on defense industrial priorities, streamline research and development, and create market pathways for defense technology startups in both countries. The bill specifically targets collaboration on emerging technologies like drones, microchips, artificial intelligence, missile systems, and surveillance capabilities. This partnership directly affects U.S. and Taiwan-based defense technology companies, particularly startups, by enhancing market access and joint development opportunities.
Zachary Nunn (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Iowa · House Aug 1, 2025

HR 4832: Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025

The Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025 aims to strengthen the U.S. biobased products industry by increasing federal procurement of products made from renewable agricultural resources like corn and soybeans. It establishes new definitions for biobased terms, creates a Biobased Task Force within the Department of Agriculture to coordinate research and promotion, and requires federal agencies to update procurement systems to identify biobased products and train staff on their purchase. The bill mandates annual reporting on procurement progress, creates a labeling system for biobased products, and requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct public education on biobased products. This legislation directly affects farmers, biobased manufacturers, and federal procurement agencies, with the goal of supporting rural economic development.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes renewable agricultural resources (corn/soybeans) for biobased products, aligning with renewable energy development through federal procurement mandates.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes renewable agricultural resources (corn/soybeans) for biobased products, aligning with conservation and sustainable resource use per bill summary.85% confidence
Mark Alford (R) · 7 co-sponsors
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