Kansas Congressional Bills

in committee · Kansas · House May 6, 2025

HR 976: 1071 Repeal to Protect Small Business Lending Act

HR 976, the "1071 Repeal to Protect Small Business Lending Act," would repeal data collection and reporting requirements for small business loans under Section 704B of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. This specifically removes the mandate for financial institutions - especially community banks and credit unions - to track and submit loan data by business characteristics like race or gender. The bill aims to reduce compliance costs for lenders, which its findings argue limit small business access to credit. The repeal would eliminate these reporting obligations and remove references to the requirement from related federal laws.

Roger Williams (R) · 52 co-sponsors

in committee · Kansas · House May 6, 2025

HR 478: Promoting New Bank Formation Act

This bill provides a 3-year transition period for newly insured banks to meet federal capital requirements, easing compliance for institutions that recently became federally insured. It allows these banks to request temporary deviations from approved business plans, with regulators required to respond within 30 days (or the request is automatically approved). Small rural banks with less than $10 billion in assets located in rural areas receive a lower 8% leverage ratio requirement during this transition. Additionally, the bill expands lending authority for certain banks to include agricultural loans and requires a federal study on increasing new bank formations in underserved areas.

Andy Barr (R) · 24 co-sponsors

passed · Kansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SRES 201: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

SRES 201 is a non-binding Senate resolution designating the week of May 4-10, 2025, as "National Small Business Week." It honors small businesses and entrepreneurs across all U.S. communities for their economic contributions, citing that small businesses support over 59 million jobs. The resolution recognizes their resilience and celebrates their role in strengthening local economies. This symbolic gesture, consistent with annual presidential proclamations since 1963, does not create new laws or affect any specific group through policy changes.

Joni Ernst (R) · 81 co-sponsors

in committee · Kansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SRES 203: A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to recognize the important role that renewable fuels play in reducing carbon impacts, lowering fuel prices for consumers, supporting rural communities, and lessening reliance on foreign adversaries.

SRES 203 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating May 2025 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to recognize the role of renewable fuels. It does not create new laws but formally acknowledges four specific benefits: renewable fuels' contribution to reducing carbon emissions, lowering consumer fuel prices, supporting rural economies, and decreasing reliance on foreign energy sources. The resolution was introduced by Senators Ricketts, Grassley, Ernst, and others, with supporting details highlighting ethanol and biodiesel industry impacts like job creation and emissions reductions. This resolution has no binding effect but serves as a formal statement of congressional recognition.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

passed · Kansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SRES 200: A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2025, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".

This resolution designates May 5, 2025, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls" to honor victims and support families. It calls on the public to commemorate affected individuals and demonstrates solidarity with their families. The resolution also recommends the Department of Justice commission a new study on the crisis, noting that a previous study (2016) is outdated. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or funding but aligns with existing efforts like Savanna’s Act.

Steve Daines (R) · 24 co-sponsors

in committee · Kansas · House May 5, 2025

HR 3199: Captive Primate Safety Act of 2025

HR 3199, the Captive Primate Safety Act of 2025, bans the import, export, sale, breeding, and possession of certain nonhuman primates (including chimpanzees, gorillas, and lemurs) in interstate or foreign commerce. It directly affects pet owners, breeders, zoos, and wildlife facilities that currently handle these primates. The bill allows limited exceptions for existing owners who register their primates with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service within 180 days, agree to stop breeding/selling, and prevent public contact. It amends the Lacey Act to implement these restrictions, with enforcement beginning immediately regardless of regulatory timelines.

Mike Quigley (D) · 53 co-sponsors

in committee · Kansas · House May 5, 2025

HR 3178: Save Healthcare Workers Act

HR 3178, the Save Healthcare Workers Act, creates a new federal crime for assaulting hospital staff while they are performing their duties, with penalties including fines and up to 10 years in prison (up to 20 years for aggravated cases involving weapons or injuries). The bill directly affects hospital employees - including nurses, doctors, and support staff - across all covered facilities (such as emergency rooms, long-term care centers, and children’s hospitals) by criminalizing violence that disrupts patient care. It also establishes a $25 million annual grant program (2025-2034) to help hospitals implement safety measures like staff de-escalation training, security technology, and coordination with local law enforcement. These provisions aim to address workplace violence in healthcare settings, which the bill cites as a growing problem affecting service delivery and staff retention.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

Madeleine Dean (D) · 67 co-sponsors

in committee · Kansas · Senate May 1, 2025

S 1551: No Subsidies for Gender Transition Procedures Act

This bill would deny federal tax deductions for medical expenses related to gender transition procedures and prohibit federal funding through Medicaid, Medicare, and essential health benefits for such procedures. It defines gender transition procedures broadly to include various hormonal treatments and surgeries, while excluding certain medical conditions like disorders of sex development and specific medical emergencies. The bill would affect individuals seeking gender transition care who rely on federal health programs for coverage. The provisions would apply to services furnished after the bill's enactment, with specific exclusions for certain medically necessary treatments.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Healthcare

in committee · Kansas · House May 1, 2025

HR 3144: Honoring our K9 Heroes Act

This bill creates a federal grant program to help cover medical costs for retired Federal working dogs (like police or military K9s). It authorizes $1 million annually (2026-2030) for eligible nonprofits with a two-year history of providing such care to dogs that have received official retirement letters and are now with their handlers. The grants allow these organizations to pay for veterinary expenses, directly supporting retired service dogs and their handlers. The program is administered through the Department of Homeland Security under existing grant authority.

in committee · Kansas · House May 1, 2025

HR 3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025

# Summary of the SHIPS for America Act This comprehensive legislation focuses on strengthening the U.S. maritime industry, shipbuilding capacity, and maritime workforce to enhance national security and economic competitiveness. ## Key Areas of Focus 1. **Shipbuilding & Maritime Infrastructure** - Establishes a United States Center for Maritime Innovation to accelerate adoption of commercial technologies - Creates a National Shipbuilding Research Program - Requires an annual survey of anticipated commercial vessel construction - Includes provisions for streamlined environmental reviews of maritime infrastructure 2. **Workforce Development** - Establishes the United States Merchant Marine Career Retention Program to maintain mariner qualifications - Creates Centers of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education - Implements military-to-maritime transition programs - Establishes a Maritime Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee 3. **Education & Training** - Expands educational assistance for merchant mariners - Creates eligibility for Naval Postgraduate School for merchant mariners - Establishes maritime education programs from K-12 through higher education - Provides for international exchanges for mariners and naval architects 4. **National Security & Strategic Readiness** - Requires reports on National Defense Reserve Fleet utilization - Includes measures to de-risk the maritime sector from Chinese influence - Enhances shipbuilding capacity for national security needs - Establishes programs to ensure sufficient mariner workforce for national defense 5. **Funding Mechanisms** - Authorizes appropriations from the Maritime Security Trust Fund - Includes funding for workforce programs, education, and shipbuilding initiatives - Establishes specific funding levels for various programs over multiple fiscal years The legislation aims to create a sustainable domestic maritime industrial base that supports both commercial shipping and national defense requirements, with a particular emphasis on developing and retaining a skilled U.S. maritime workforce.

Topics ✓ Technology

Trent Kelly (R) · 144 co-sponsors

in committee · Kansas · House May 1, 2025

HR 3165: Student Loan Tax Elimination Act

HR 3165, the Student Loan Tax Elimination Act, repeals origination fees charged when borrowers receive new federal direct student loans. This directly affects new borrowers taking out federal direct loans under part D of Title IV of the Higher Education Act. The bill removes an upfront fee paid at loan disbursement, reducing the initial cost for these borrowers. The change applies to loans with first disbursement or consolidation applications received on or after July 1 following the bill's enactment.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Kansas · House May 1, 2025

HR 3137: Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2025

HR 3137 extends federal tax credits for biodiesel production and use through 2026, directly affecting biodiesel producers, refiners, and businesses that purchase or use biodiesel. The bill updates tax code provisions to keep the biodiesel credit active until 2026 (instead of expiring in 2024) and prevents double benefits by disallowing credits for fuel already covered under a separate clean fuel production credit. It also extends related credits for second-generation biofuels until 2027 and applies to fuels sold or used after December 31, 2024. The changes maintain existing tax incentives without altering eligibility or creating new requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

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