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in committee · Kentucky · House Jul 2, 2024

HR 8928: Returning Power to the People Act of 2024

This bill ends judicial deference to federal agency interpretations of laws (known as "Chevron deference"). It requires agencies to review past interpretations they relied on under Chevron, publish revised positions, and only issue rules when explicitly authorized by Congress. The bill also mandates that courts interpret statutes themselves rather than favoring agency views, requires criminal penalties to include proof of intent ("mens rea"), and ensures agency decisions are based only on publicly accessible materials. These changes directly affect federal agencies, courts, and individuals or businesses subject to agency regulations or penalties.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

signed · Kentucky · House Jul 2, 2024

HR 2365: Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act

This bill (HR 2365, Public Law 118-66) directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish the National Parkinson’s Project. It requires HHS to create and update a coordinated national plan for preventing, diagnosing, treating, and researching Parkinson’s disease and related disorders (including multiple system atrophy and progressive supranuclear palsy), while coordinating federal research and care efforts across agencies like the NIH, CDC, and VA. The law mandates annual progress assessments, an advisory council with patient advocates and diverse experts, and annual reports to Congress on federal Parkinson’s programs and recommendations for improvement. It affects federal agencies managing Parkinson’s-related programs and aims to improve care coordination and research efficiency for patients and caregivers, with the law sunsetting in 2035.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

Gus M. Bilirakis (R) · 172 co-sponsors

in committee · Kentucky · House Jun 28, 2024

HRES 1335: Supporting the designation of July 21, 2024, as "Guam Liberation Day".

HRES 1335 is a non-binding resolution designating July 21, 2024, as "Guam Liberation Day" to commemorate the U.S. military's liberation of Guam from Japanese occupation on July 21, 1944. It directly affects Guam's community by honoring the island's historical resilience, the CHamoru people's suffering during the 1941-1944 occupation, and the U.S. military's role in the Pacific campaign. The resolution's key mechanism is a formal House endorsement of this commemorative date, urging the President to issue a proclamation encouraging public observance. This is a symbolic gesture with no legal or financial impact, focusing solely on historical recognition.

James C. Moylan (R) · 17 co-sponsors

in committee · Kentucky · House Jun 27, 2024

HJRES 170: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Agriculture relating to "Final Determination: Adoption of Energy Efficiency Standards for New Construction of HUD- and USDA-Financed Housing".

HJRES 170 is a resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a federal rule that would have required new housing projects financed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to meet specific energy efficiency standards. The rule, published in April 2024, aimed to set these standards for new construction in federally subsidized housing. If passed, this resolution would block the rule under the Congressional Review Act, making it legally void. It directly affects developers and builders of HUD- and USDA-financed housing by removing the requirement to comply with these energy standards.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

Warren Davidson (R) · 50 co-sponsors

in committee · Kentucky · House Jun 27, 2024

HR 8858: Securing Elections From AI Deception Act

This bill bans developers and deployers of AI algorithms from using them to deceive voters about election procedures (like voting locations or registration rules) or intimidate people from voting. It requires clear disclaimers - such as "AI Disclaimer: This output was generated by artificial intelligence" - on AI-generated election content, including fake candidate videos or altered voting information. The law sets safety standards for election-related AI, requiring developers to ensure algorithms are "safe and effective" before use. The Federal Trade Commission enforces these rules, with violations potentially leading to fines or up to one year in prison.

Topics ✓ Technology

Shontel M. Brown (D) · 54 co-sponsors

in committee · Kentucky · House Jun 27, 2024

HR 8859: Deafblind DATA Act

HR 8859, the Deafblind DATA Act, requires the Census Bureau to create and publish a new annual table starting in 2026 showing the number of people in the U.S. who reported both hearing and vision loss in the American Community Survey. This table will display data by state, including sex, race, age, and economic factors like employment and income, without revealing personal details. The bill directly addresses the lack of a centralized count for deafblind individuals, who currently aren't accurately represented in census data. By cross-referencing existing survey responses, the Act aims to provide a clearer national picture to better understand and serve this population's needs.

Matt Cartwright (D) · 38 co-sponsors

in committee · Kentucky · House Jun 27, 2024

HR 8560: End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2024

This bill strengthens the HUD-VASH program, which provides housing vouchers and case management to homeless veterans. It requires the VA to prioritize vulnerable homeless veterans - especially those with disabilities - for case managers and mandates annual reports tracking program effectiveness, staffing ratios, and veteran outcomes. The law also prohibits revoking housing assistance solely because a veteran refuses case management and protects veterans from eviction for this reason. Additionally, it directs a GAO report assessing veterans' housing stability, case manager recruitment, and program demographics.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Veterans

in committee · Kentucky · House Jun 27, 2024

HR 8206: To ensure that Big Cypress National Preserve may not be designated as wilderness or as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.

HR 8206 prohibits Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida from being designated as wilderness or added to the National Wilderness Preservation System. This means the preserve will not receive wilderness protections, which typically restrict activities like off-road vehicle use and logging. The bill directly affects future management decisions for the preserve by legally blocking federal wilderness designations. It is a specific policy change preventing new restrictions on land use within the preserve.

Topics ✗ Environment ✓ Transportation

Scott Franklin (R) · 17 co-sponsors

in committee · Kentucky · House Jun 26, 2024

HR 8847: Confronting CCP Human Rights Abusers Act

HR 8847, the "Confronting CCP Human Rights Abusers Act," requires the U.S. Commerce Department to add China's Ministry of Public Security's Institute of Forensic Science (including its aliases) to the Commerce Department's sanctions list within 60 days of the bill's enactment. The law directly affects this Chinese entity by restricting its access to U.S. technology and exports through sanctions. A waiver is permitted if the President certifies the institute is not involved in human rights abuses against Uyghurs and other minorities in Xinjiang, submitting this certification to Congress within 60 days. The bill's key mechanism is the mandatory inclusion on the sanctions list, with the waiver option tied to human rights certification.

Andrew Ogles (R) · 19 co-sponsors

in committee · Kentucky · House Jun 26, 2024

HR 3018: Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2023

This bill creates a federal framework for "extreme risk protection orders" (ERPOs) that temporarily remove firearms from individuals who pose a risk of harming themselves or others. Family members or law enforcement officers can petition a federal court for a temporary order (up to 14 days) based on probable cause, followed by a hearing within 72 hours to determine if a longer-term order (up to 180 days) is warranted. The bill requires clear and convincing evidence of risk at the hearing and mandates respondents to surrender firearms to law enforcement within 48 hours. It also includes provisions for reporting, training law enforcement on ERPOs, and a federal grant program to support state ERPO implementation, without preempting state laws.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

Lucy McBath (D) · 166 co-sponsors

in committee · Kentucky · House Jun 21, 2024

HJRES 169: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status With Critical Habitat for Guadalupe Fatmucket, Texas Fatmucket, Guadalupe Orb, Texas Pimpleback, Balcones Spike, and False Spike, and Threatened Species Status With Section 4(d) Rule and Critical Habitat for Texas Fawnsfoot".

This bill (HJRES 169) is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rule that would have listed six freshwater mussels as endangered and one as threatened, with critical habitat protections. It directly aims to block the rule's implementation, preventing federal protections for species like the Guadalupe Fatmucket and Texas Fawnsfoot. The resolution would nullify the rule (published June 4, 2024) under a specific legal process, meaning the listed mussels would not receive the designated endangered or threatened status and habitat protections. The bill does not create new protections but seeks to halt an existing regulatory action.

Topics ✗ Environment

in committee · Kentucky · House Jun 21, 2024

HR 8800: To designate the bald eagle as the national bird.

HR 8800 designates the bald eagle as the national bird of the United States, amending Title 36 of the U.S. Code to formally state this. The bill directly affects official federal designations but does not change existing policies or government actions. It includes findings about the bald eagle's historical, cultural, and symbolic significance, including its role in Indigenous traditions and government imagery. The bill explicitly states that this designation cannot be used to alter any current government plans or regulations.