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passed · Kentucky · Senate Sep 24, 2024

SRES 855: A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Cudo.

SRES 855 authorizes former Senate employee Daniel Schwager to provide testimony in the criminal case *United States v. Cudo* (Cr. No. 24-007), excluding matters protected by Senate privileges. It also directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Schwager and other current or former Senate employees regarding evidence related to this case. The resolution addresses a subpoena request without altering substantive law or creating new policy. This procedural action aligns with Senate rules governing the protection of official Senate records and testimony.
Charles E. Schumer (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Kentucky · House Sep 24, 2024

HRES 1498: Supporting the designation of "National Bourbon Heritage Month".

HRES 1498 is a non-binding House resolution supporting the designation of September as "National Bourbon Heritage Month." It recognizes bourbon as America’s Native Spirit (as declared in 1964), highlights Kentucky’s role as the birthplace of bourbon (producing 95% of the world’s supply), and emphasizes the industry’s $9 billion annual economic impact. The resolution aims to celebrate bourbon’s cultural significance and Kentucky’s contributions to U.S. heritage, without creating new laws or altering existing policies. It was introduced by Rep. McGarvey and co-sponsors on September 24, 2024.
Morgan McGarvey (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Kentucky · House Sep 24, 2024

HRES 1493: Strongly condemning Vice President Kamala Harris for championing policies that would exacerbate the national debt and reduce energy independence.

HRES 1493 is a symbolic congressional resolution condemning Vice President Kamala Harris for her past support of climate policies as a senator. It specifically references her 2019 cosponsorship of the Green New Deal resolution and her 2020 climate plan proposals, which the resolution claims would increase national debt and harm energy independence. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies - it only expresses disapproval of these historical positions. It has no legal effect or direct impact on current legislation or constituents.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill explicitly condemns VP Harris's support for Green New Deal climate policies, framing them as harming energy independence and increasing debt, directly opposing renewable energy advancement.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill condemns VP Harris's climate policy support (Green New Deal), framing it as harmful to energy independence/debt, opposing environmental protection efforts.95% confidence
Jodey C. Arrington (R) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Kentucky · Senate Sep 24, 2024

S 5153: HEMP Act of 2024

This bill raises the allowable THC limit in hemp from 0.3% to 1% for legal cultivation and sale. It requires hemp producers and transporters to provide either a valid state/Tribal license or a lab certificate confirming THC levels at or below 1% during shipping. The bill also updates federal regulations to reflect this change, with the Agriculture Secretary directed to revise related rules within 90 days. These changes directly affect hemp farmers, processors, and transporters operating under current federal hemp programs.
Rand Paul (R)
in committee · Kentucky · House Sep 24, 2024

HR 9787: Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act

HR 9787, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, extends and modifies clean fuel production tax credits under the Internal Revenue Code. It prohibits the use of foreign feedstocks for qualifying clean fuels after December 31, 2024, requiring that all feedstocks be produced or grown in the United States. The bill also extends the clean fuel production credit period from December 31, 2027, to December 31, 2034. These changes directly affect clean fuel producers seeking tax credits, mandating domestic feedstock sourcing while providing longer eligibility for the credit. The law aims to incentivize U.S.-based clean fuel production through specific tax policy adjustments.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends clean fuel tax credits until 2034 under I.R.C., providing ongoing tax relief to domestic producers and strengthening fiscal incentives for clean energy.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExtends clean fuel tax credits until 2034 with domestic feedstock requirement, directly supporting renewable energy production incentives.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExtends clean fuel tax credits until 2034, mandates domestic feedstocks to promote cleaner energy production and reduce emissions from transportation fuels.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExtends tax credits for domestic clean fuel production, promoting sustainable transportation fuels per bill's focus on clean fuel incentives and domestic feedstocks.85% confidence
Tracey Mann (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Kentucky · House Sep 24, 2024

HR 8683: To require the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State to monitor efforts by the People's Republic of China to build or buy strategic foreign ports, and for other purposes.

HR 8683 requires the Secretaries of Defense and State to map global strategic ports critical to U.S. interests (military, economic, or diplomatic) and track China's efforts to build or buy such ports. Within 180 days of enactment, they must submit a strategy to counter Chinese port investments, including analyzing Chinese port capabilities, ongoing projects, and vulnerabilities like cyber attacks linked to China. The bill also mandates coordination with agencies like the Export-Import Bank to promote U.S. or allied alternatives to Chinese port investments. It directly affects federal agencies responsible for defense, diplomacy, and development finance, focusing on monitoring and strategic planning rather than immediate policy changes.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates cybersecurity analysis of Chinese port investments and requires monitoring of strategic vulnerabilities, directly addressing technology security concerns.75% confidence
Bill Huizenga (R) · 16 co-sponsors
passed · Kentucky · House Sep 24, 2024

HR 3433: Give Kids a Chance Act of 2024

HR 3433, the "Give Kids a Chance Act of 2024," requires pharmaceutical companies developing certain cancer drugs to conduct pediatric studies if the drugs target molecular pathways relevant to childhood cancers. It directly affects drug manufacturers submitting new applications for cancer treatments, particularly those combining previously approved adult cancer drugs or containing a single new active ingredient. The bill amends FDA regulations to mandate these pediatric investigations only when specific conditions are met, such as when a drug's molecular target is relevant to pediatric cancer growth. The FDA must issue implementing guidance within 12 months, and reports to Congress will track implementation and effectiveness starting 2 years after enactment.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates pediatric cancer drug studies to improve childhood treatment access, advancing pediatric healthcare innovation and patient outcomes.95% confidence
Michael T. McCaul (R) · 235 co-sponsors
passed · Kentucky · House Sep 23, 2024

HJRES 136: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles".

HJRES 136 is a resolution seeking to block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that would have set new emissions standards for light and medium-duty vehicles sold in 2027 and later model years. The EPA rule, published in April 2024, aimed to require vehicle manufacturers to meet stricter pollution limits for these vehicles. If passed, this resolution would cancel the rule, preventing the EPA from enforcing the new standards. It uses a congressional process that allows Congress to reject agency rules with a simple majority vote.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill blocks EPA rule requiring stricter vehicle emissions standards (2027+ models), which would have advanced cleaner transportation energy use. Opposes clean energy standards by weakening emissions requirements.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks EPA rule requiring stricter vehicle emissions standards for 2027+ models, preventing enforcement of pollution limits that would reduce emissions.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBlocks EPA emissions rule for vehicles, weakening regulatory standards under transportation policy.90% confidence
John James (R) · 129 co-sponsors
in committee · Kentucky · House Sep 20, 2024

HR 9733: School Bus Driver Shortage Relief Act

HR 9733, the School Bus Driver Shortage Relief Act, creates a National School Bus Driver Shortage Task Force within the Department of Education to address gaps in school bus driver availability. The Task Force must publish accessible resources for schools within 180 days, make quarterly recommendations on improving driver supply, and submit annual reports analyzing disparities in driver shortages by geography, student demographics, and working conditions like pay and safety. These reports will include root-cause analysis of the 20-year driver shortage trend and specific recommendations for federal and state action. The bill does not provide new funding or mandate changes but requires systematic data collection and guidance to help schools and policymakers address the shortage.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAddresses school bus driver shortages to improve transportation access for K-12 students, directly supporting operational needs of schools under education topic.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates analysis of pay/safety in driver shortages, directly addressing workplace conditions affecting labor85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAddresses school bus driver shortages via task force, improving safety and service reliability in transportation infrastructure.85% confidence
Morgan McGarvey (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Kentucky · House Sep 19, 2024

HJRES 144: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice, relating to "Definition of 'Engaged in the Business' as a Dealer in Firearms".

HJRES 144 is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting a specific rule issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) on April 19, 2024. The resolution seeks to block the ATF's rule that redefined the term "engaged in the business" for firearm dealers, which would have affected how federal licensing requirements apply to certain sellers. If enacted, this resolution would nullify the rule, preventing it from taking effect under procedures in Title 5 of the U.S. Code. The bill directly impacts firearm dealers operating under the current regulatory framework and the ATF's enforcement authority.
Andrew S. Clyde (R) · 130 co-sponsors
in committee · Kentucky · House Sep 19, 2024

HRES 1473: To condemn racism and bigotry towards Haitian people, to celebrate the vast contributions of people of Haitian descent to the United States, to condemn the spread of misinformation, and to call on Americans to affirm our shared humanity.

HRES 1473 is a non-binding resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives that condemns racism, bigotry, and misinformation targeting Haitian people and their descendants. It celebrates the historical contributions of Haitian Americans to U.S. society, including founding cities (like Chicago via Jean Baptiste Point du Sable), advancing civil rights (W.E.B. Du Bois), and enriching healthcare, education, and culture. The resolution specifically calls on all Americans to reject racist tropes and misinformation, and urges elected officials to promote inclusivity and responsible communication. It was introduced in response to recent false claims that fueled threats against Haitian communities, such as the bomb threats in Springfield, Ohio.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill celebrates Haitian contributions to education and calls for rejecting racist tropes that harm educational environments, indirectly supporting inclusive education.75% confidence
Maxwell Frost (D) · 101 co-sponsors
in committee · Kentucky · House Sep 19, 2024

HR 9678: Federal Lands Amplified Security for the Homeland (FLASH) Act

The Federal Lands Amplified Security for the Homeland (FLASH) Act authorizes the construction of navigable roads on Federal lands along the southern border to improve U.S. Customs and Border Protection access, while establishing policies to reduce trash accumulation and address environmental damage from unauthorized border crossings. The bill requires agencies to develop protocols for mitigating wildfire risks through vegetation management, prohibits Federal funds from being used to provide housing for unauthorized immigrants on Federal lands, and includes provisions to address illegal cannabis cultivation and pesticide use. It mandates annual reports on waste collection and environmental impacts, and authorizes $16 million annually for initiatives to address contamination from trespass cannabis cultivation on covered Federal lands. The legislation directly affects land management operations on approximately 50 million acres of Federal lands administered by the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest Service along the southern border.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationAuthorizes border infrastructure for CBP access, enhancing enforcement - directly aligns with restrictive immigration policies by prioritizing border security over immigrant services.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes construction of navigable roads on Federal lands to improve border access, directly advancing transportation infrastructure.75% confidence
Juan Ciscomani (R) · 38 co-sponsors
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