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in committee · Kansas · Senate Dec 16, 2021

S 172: A bill to authorize the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.

This bill authorizes the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia in honor of the extraordinary acts of valor, selfless service, and sacrifice displayed by Medal of Honor recipients. The foundation shall be solely responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and the payment of expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work. Federal funds may not be used to pay any expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work.
John Cornyn (R) · 29 co-sponsors
in committee · Kansas · Senate Dec 16, 2021

S 15: Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act

Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to report on, and increase awareness regarding, scams targeting older adults. Specifically, the commission must report on the number and type of scams that target older adults and provide policy recommendations to prevent such scams; revise the commission's web portal with current information about such scams, including contact information for law enforcement and adult protective services agencies; and coordinate with media outlets and law enforcement to disseminate such information.
Amy Klobuchar (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Kansas · House Dec 16, 2021

HR 6299: Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act

Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act This bill prohibits federal funds from being made available to state or local governments that allow noncitizens to vote in federal, state, or local elections.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts noncitizens' voting rights, limiting immigrant political participation and aligning with immigration enforcement restrictions.95% confidence
Jeff Duncan (R) · 76 co-sponsors
signed · Kansas · House Dec 16, 2021

HR 5142: To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal, in commemoration to the servicemembers who perished in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021, during the evacuation of citizens of the United States and Afghan allies at Hamid Karzai International Airport, and for other purposes.

This bill posthumously provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of the 13 service members who died on August 26, 2021, while stationed at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Afghanistan.
Lisa C. McClain (R) · 326 co-sponsors
in committee · Kansas · Senate Dec 15, 2021

S 3409: A bill to amend the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act to require the appropriate Federal banking agencies to develop a Community Bank Leverage Ratio that is between 8 percent and 8.5 percent for calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024, and for other purposes.

This bill requires banking agencies to set the community bank leverage ratio between 8% and 8.5% for calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024 for community banks seeking to satisfy simplified capital adequacy requirements. Currently, banking agencies are statutorily required to set the rate between 8% and 10% through rulemaking. Under current regulations, the rate will increase from 8.5% to 9% on January 1, 2022.
Jerry Moran (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Kansas · Senate Dec 15, 2021

S 3400: Marginal Well Protection Act

Marginal Well Protection Act This bill prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency from imposing fees or reporting requirements for methane emissions from wells that produce fewer than 15 barrels of oil per day and less than 90,000 cubic feet of natural gas per day.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill exempts small oil/gas wells from EPA methane regulations, reducing regulatory burden on fossil fuel production and opposing stricter emissions standards for energy infrastructure.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentProhibits EPA methane fees/reporting for small wells, weakening emissions oversight. Directly removes regulatory requirements under environmental protection.95% confidence
Roger Marshall (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Kansas · Senate Dec 15, 2021

S 3402: Protecting Guides and Outfitters from Coronavirus Vaccine Mandates in the Great Outdoors Act

Protecting Guides and Outfitters from Coronavirus Vaccine Mandates in the Great Outdoors Act This bill prohibits the denying of certain permit applications for activities on federal lands and waters for reasons based on the coronavirus vaccination status of applicants or their employees. Specifically, the Department of the Interior shall not deny based on vaccination status (1) a commercial use authorization to provide services to visitors to National Park System units, or (2) a special recreation permit for specialized recreation uses of federal recreational lands and waters.
Marco Rubio (R) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Kansas · Senate Dec 15, 2021

S 3293: Post-9/11 Veterans’ Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2021

Post-9/11 Veterans' Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 This bill addresses mental health care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), including by requiring the VA to expand access to mental health care, expand its mental health workforce, and conduct studies and research. Among other requirements, the VA must increase the number of full-time equivalent employees at Vet Centers, expand specified scholarships and loan repayment programs for mental health providers and students, offer mental health consultations to certain veterans, improve the assessment and treatment of veterans with sleep disorders, and perform various studies and research related to mental health issues and care.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates VA to expand mental health workforce and funding for veteran care, directly allocating government resources to essential services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands VA mental health access, workforce, and provider training programs, directly advancing mental health care services for veterans.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands VA mental health access, workforce, and Vet Center staffing - directly improves veterans' healthcare services95% confidence
Jon Tester (D) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Kansas · Senate Dec 15, 2021

S 3163: RURAL Exams Act of 2021

Reform and Update Rural Access to Local Exams Act of 2021 or the RURAL Exams Act of 2021 This bill updates policies and procedures related to covered medical disability examinations provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and its contractors. Under the bill, covered medical disability examinations are those that are required for purposes of adjudicating specified VA benefits. First, the bill requires the VA to begin collecting data to improve veterans' access to covered medical disability examinations. The VA must study rural veterans' access to covered medical disability examinations and submit a plan to improve access. Additionally, the VA must ensure that contracts for the provision of covered medical disability examinations by contractors include specified elements. Specifically, such contracts must (1) include financial incentives to encourage timeliness in medical disability examination appointments for rural or housebound veterans, (2) include financial disincentives to encourage timeliness, and (3) require contractors to cooperate with inspections. Finally, the VA must establish a program of periodic inspections of sites, locations, and facilities where medical disability examinations are provided by VA contractors.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill updates VA exam procedures to improve veterans' access to medical disability evaluations, directly enhancing healthcare access for veterans as per summary.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill updates VA exam procedures to improve veterans' access to disability benefits, directly enhancing healthcare access and benefits for veterans.95% confidence
Jon Tester (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Kansas · Senate Dec 15, 2021

S 3094: Reaching Every Homeless Veteran Act of 2021

Reaching Every Homeless Veteran Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Labor, in administering homeless veterans reintegration programs, to (1) consider grant applications from entities in all states (to the maximum extent practicable), and (2) conduct an outreach and education program in states where no entity has been awarded a grant to ensure communities are aware of homeless veterans reintegration programs.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill addresses homelessness through veteran reintegration programs, advancing housing stability for a vulnerable group by expanding access to housing assistance.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates DOL to expand grant access and outreach for homeless veterans reintegration programs, directly advancing veteran service access and support.95% confidence
Jerry Moran (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Kansas · Senate Dec 15, 2021

S 2720: Veterans’ Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research Act

Veterans' Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish in its National Surgery Office an interdisciplinary clinical pathway for all stages of prostate cancer. Clinical pathways are health care management tools designed around research and evidence-based practices that provide direction for the care and treatment of a specific condition. The clinical pathway must include specified elements, such as a diagnosis pathway and a treatment pathway. The VA must consult with and incorporate feedback from (1) veterans who have received prostate cancer care at its medical facilities, and (2) experts in multidisciplinary cancer care and clinical research. Additionally, the VA must publish the clinical pathway on a public VA website and annually update the pathway as needed based on medical literature and evidence-based guidelines. The bill also requires the VA to submit a plan to establish a prostate cancer program using the comprehensive prostate cancer clinical pathway.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates VA to establish evidence-based clinical pathway for prostate cancer treatment, improving care standards and access for veterans.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates VA to establish evidence-based prostate cancer treatment pathway, directly improving veterans' healthcare services and access to standardized care.95% confidence
Jerry Moran (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Kansas · Senate Dec 15, 2021

S 2624: Fiscal Year 2022 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act

Fiscal Year 2022 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out specified major medical facility projects during FY2022. The bill also indicates the maximum amount that can be spent on each project.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes FY2022 funding for VA medical facilities, directly supporting essential program funding within budget appropriations.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes VA medical facility funding, directly advancing healthcare infrastructure for veterans through fiscal authorization and project funding.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAuthorizes VA to fund major medical facilities in FY2022, directly advancing veterans' healthcare infrastructure through dedicated funding authorization.95% confidence
Jon Tester (D) · 1 co-sponsor
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