Kansas Congressional Bills

in committee · Kansas · House Feb 27, 2025

HR 1698: Law Enforcement Protection and Privacy Act of 2025

This bill protects firearm trace data maintained by the ATF's National Trace Center and related licensee information from public disclosure under FOIA. It directly affects licensed firearms dealers, state/local governments, and other entities that handle this data. Key provisions include adding a new FOIA exemption for this data, imposing fines of $10,000-$25,000 for unauthorized disclosures, and allowing licensed dealers to sue for triple damages or $25,000 per disclosure. The law also prevents sovereign immunity from blocking such lawsuits and specifies that fines apply per individual disclosure.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

Clay Higgins (R) · 25 co-sponsors

in committee · Kansas · House Feb 27, 2025

HR 1715: Public Health Funding Restoration Act

HR 1715, the Public Health Funding Restoration Act, restores annual funding for the Prevention and Public Health Fund to $2 billion starting in fiscal year 2026. This bill directly affects federal public health programs, including the CDC’s immunization initiatives and state/local health departments, by reversing prior funding cuts. It amends the Affordable Care Act to set the annual funding level at $2 billion, enabling continued support for evidence-based prevention programs like childhood lead poisoning prevention, tobacco cessation, and immunizations. The restored funding aims to maintain existing programs proven to reduce healthcare costs and improve community health outcomes. This change specifically targets the Prevention and Public Health Fund (Section 4002 of the ACA) without creating new programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

Doris O. Matsui (D) · 34 co-sponsors

in committee · Kansas · House Feb 27, 2025

HR 1757: EMPSA Act

HR 1757, the EMPSA Act, modifies Supplemental Security Income (SSI) rules to eliminate a "marriage penalty" for married individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. It directly affects married adults with these disabilities who currently face reduced benefits due to their spouse's income. Key provisions include: (1) allowing eligibility based solely on the individual's own income/resources (excluding spouse's), (2) calculating benefits at the standard rate minus the individual's own income (not spouse's), and (3) excluding the spouse's income/resources from eligibility determinations. This change ensures married individuals with qualifying disabilities receive full SSI benefits without penalty for their spouse's financial situation.

in committee · Kansas · House Feb 27, 2025

HR 1657: Humane Cosmetics Act of 2025

HR 1657, the Humane Cosmetics Act of 2025, prohibits cosmetic companies from conducting or contracting animal testing for products sold in the U.S. beginning one year after the law takes effect. It also bans the sale or transport of cosmetics developed using such testing after that date, with limited exemptions (e.g., for foreign regulatory requirements or when no non-animal safety alternatives exist). The bill directly affects cosmetic manufacturers, retailers, and distributors by requiring them to shift to non-animal testing methods. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will enforce the law, including reviewing records and imposing civil penalties for violations.

in committee · Kansas · House Feb 27, 2025

HR 1659: Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act

HR 1659, the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, creates a federal grant program to address commercial truck parking shortages on highways. It authorizes $151 million annually (2025-2029) for states, local governments, tribes, and other eligible entities to build or improve public parking facilities for commercial motor vehicles. Projects must be on or near highways, include safety features, and provide free, publicly accessible parking - prohibiting fees for drivers. The bill also requires annual reports to Congress evaluating parking availability and project effectiveness.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Transportation

Mike Bost (R) · 54 co-sponsors

in committee · Kansas · House Feb 27, 2025

HR 1735: Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth Minds Act

This bill amends federal mental health law to allow states to use up to 5% of their existing mental health funding for early intervention programs targeting children and adolescents. It requires states to include evidence-based prevention strategies in their plans - such as school-based support or community programs - to delay or reduce the severity of mental health issues before they become serious. States must report biennially to Congress on program details, demographics served (including age), and outcomes like reduced wait times for care. The law directly affects states receiving federal mental health funds and focuses on preventing escalation of mental health challenges in young people.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

August Pfluger (R) · 32 co-sponsors

in committee · Kansas · House Feb 27, 2025

HR 1684: PAST Act of 2025

The PAST Act of 2025 amends the Horse Protection Act to ban harmful practices known as "soring," which deliberately cause pain to horses to exaggerate their gait for shows. It specifically prohibits devices like action devices (e.g., boots causing friction) and weighted shoes on Tennessee Walking Horses, Racking Horses, and Spotted Saddle Horses at events. The bill increases penalties, including escalating disqualifications for repeat offenses (180 days → 1 year → 3 years) and raises fines for violations to $5,000 per offense. It also requires stricter licensing for inspectors and mandates public posting of violation records to help event organizers enforce rules.

in committee · Kansas · House Feb 27, 2025

HR 1651: To nullify the final rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule".

HR 1651 would nullify a specific Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule finalized on May 9, 2024. This rule established emissions standards for greenhouse gases from new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel power plants, set guidelines for existing plants, and repealed the previous "Affordable Clean Energy Rule." The bill would make this EPA rule unenforceable, directly affecting fossil fuel power plants by removing these federal emissions requirements. It does not create new regulations but cancels an existing EPA rule.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

Troy Balderson (R) · 37 co-sponsors

in committee · Kansas · House Feb 27, 2025

HR 1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025

The American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 would create pathways to permanent residency for certain immigrant youth who entered the U.S. as children (Dream Act component) and for individuals from countries with Temporary Protected Status or Deferred Enforced Departure (American Promise Act component). To qualify, applicants must meet continuous physical presence requirements (since January 1, 2021 for Dream Act applicants, and for 3+ years for American Promise applicants), pass background checks, and satisfy educational or employment criteria. Conditional permanent resident status would be granted initially, with the option to convert to full permanent residency after meeting additional requirements like earning a degree, serving in the military for two years, or demonstrating three years of earned income. The bill includes fee exemptions for low-income applicants, establishes a grant program to assist applicants with legal help, and creates specific procedures for background checks and appeals.

Topics ✓ Immigration

Sylvia R. Garcia (D) · 220 co-sponsors

passed · Kansas · Senate Feb 26, 2025

SRES 99: A resolution celebrating Black History Month.

This resolution recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and to commemorate the contributions of African Americans. It calls for the United States to (1) honor the contribution of pioneers who helped to ensure its legacy; and (2) move forward as a nation "indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

Cory A. Booker (D) · 42 co-sponsors

in committee · Kansas · House Feb 26, 2025

HRES 166: Expressing support for the Iranian people's desires for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Republic of Iran, and condemning the Iranian regime's terrorism, regional proxy war, internal suppression, and for other purposes.

HRES 166 is a non-binding House resolution expressing U.S. support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear republic. It condemns the Iranian regime's terrorism, regional proxy wars, internal suppression of ethnic and religious minorities, and human rights abuses - including executions and repression of women-led protests. The resolution calls for holding the regime accountable through sanctions, supports the Ten-Point Plan for Iran’s democratic transition, and urges protection for Iranian political refugees in Albania. It does not create new laws but affirms U.S. policy alignment with Iranian protesters' demands.

Tom McClintock (R) · 230 co-sponsors

in committee · Kansas · Senate Feb 26, 2025

S 738: Dangerous Viral Gain of Function Research Moratorium Act

This bill prohibits federal funding for institutions conducting specific types of viral research. It bans new federal grants for gain-of-function research involving influenza viruses, coronaviruses (including SARS-CoV-2), or select agents listed by HHS or USDA. The law directly affects universities and research institutes that receive federal research grants and conduct this work. It does not ban the research itself but stops new federal funding for such projects, aiming to prevent potential risks from enhanced viral pathogens.

Topics ✗ Healthcare ✗ Technology

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