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in committee · Kentucky · House Oct 6, 2023

HR 5829: Health Care Practitioner Disaster Protection Act

Health Care Practitioner Disaster Protection Act This bill extends certain liability protections available for health care practitioners who provide voluntary health care services in declared emergencies through a community health center other than the one that initially sponsored them. Current law makes the liability protections available to volunteer practitioners that are sponsored by a particular community health center. This bill maintains the liability protections for a volunteer practitioner who provides services through a different community health center if the center (1) seeks the assistance of the volunteer practitioner to respond to a declared emergency, and (2) promptly notifies the Department of Health and Human Services that the volunteer practitioner will be providing services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends liability protections for healthcare volunteers in disasters, enabling continued emergency care access without legal risk.90% confidence
Andy Barr (R) · 38 co-sponsors
signed · Kentucky · House Oct 6, 2023

HR 5110: Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act

HR 5110, the Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act, amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to clarify that federal education funds cannot be used for certain weapons - but this restriction does not apply to archery, hunting, or other shooting sports training programs. The bill directly affects schools and educational programs seeking to use federal funds for these specific activities, such as archery clubs or hunting safety education. It adds an explicit exception to the existing prohibition, allowing funds to support "educational instruction or enrichment activities" in these sports under authorized programs. This change removes ambiguity about funding eligibility for such educational initiatives in K-12 schools.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExplicitly allows federal education funds for archery/hunting training programs, removing restrictions on school-based shooting sports education under ESEA.95% confidence
Mark E. Green (R) · 71 co-sponsors
passed · Kentucky · Senate Oct 4, 2023

SRES 394: A resolution honoring the life of James L. Buckley, former Senator for the State of New York.

SRES 394 is a Senate resolution introduced on October 3, 2023, honoring the late James L. Buckley, a former U.S. Senator from New York (1971-1977) who died in 2023. The resolution expresses the Senate's sorrow at his passing and directs the Senate to communicate the resolution to the House of Representatives and Buckley's family, while calling for an immediate adjournment in his memory. This ceremonial resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it solely serves to commemorate Buckley's life and legacy.
Charles E. Schumer (D) · 98 co-sponsors
in committee · Kentucky · Senate Oct 4, 2023

S 3016: End Taxpayer Subsidies for Electric Vehicles Act

This bill repeals the federal tax credit that reduces the cost of purchasing electric vehicles, specifically eliminating Internal Revenue Code Section 30D. It directly affects consumers who buy new electric vehicles, as they would no longer qualify for this tax benefit after the bill's enactment. The key mechanism is removing Section 30D from the tax code, with the change applying to vehicles placed in service after the bill becomes law. This eliminates a specific federal subsidy for EV buyers, shifting the cost entirely to consumers without altering other vehicle incentives.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill repeals federal EV tax credit (Section 30D), eliminating a tax subsidy for consumers, directly restricting a tax benefit under Budget & Taxes policy.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals federal tax credit for EVs, eliminating a key subsidy that promotes renewable transportation. Directly weakens clean energy adoption incentives.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRemoves federal tax credit for EVs, reducing incentives for clean transportation adoption and likely increasing emissions from conventional vehicles.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill eliminates federal tax credit (Section 30D) for EV buyers, directly removing financial support for sustainable transportation adoption, aligning with 'defund' indicator.95% confidence
Rand Paul (R)
in committee · Kentucky · Senate Oct 4, 2023

S 3018: A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act to clarify the standard for determining whether an individual is an employee, and for other purposes.

This bill clarifies when a worker is classified as an employee versus an independent contractor under federal law. It adds specific criteria: a worker is an independent contractor if the company doesn't control *how* the work is done (only the final result) and the worker has entrepreneurial risks and opportunities. The bill explicitly prohibits using factors like compliance with health/safety standards, insurance requirements, or meeting deadlines to classify workers as employees. This directly affects workers (determining their eligibility for minimum wage, overtime, and union rights) and businesses that classify workers as contractors.
Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill restricts employee classification by excluding health/safety compliance as a factor, weakening workplace protections and benefits for workers.90% confidence
Tim Scott (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Kentucky · House Sep 29, 2023

HRES 743: Expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "National Workforce Development Month".

HRES 743 is a symbolic resolution expressing support for designating September 2023 as "National Workforce Development Month." It does not create new laws or allocate funding but formally acknowledges the importance of workforce development programs. The resolution highlights how initiatives like the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act help workers gain skills, reduce unemployment, and support economic growth - particularly for groups facing barriers like low-income individuals, veterans, and those in rural areas. It directly affects no specific people or programs but serves as a non-binding statement of congressional support for existing workforce development efforts.
Suzanne Bonamici (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Kentucky · House Sep 28, 2023

HJRES 11: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

HJRES 11 proposes a constitutional amendment that would limit Members of Congress to serving a maximum of three terms in the House of Representatives and two terms in the Senate. If passed and ratified, it would prevent any member who has already served the maximum terms from running for re-election, including time spent filling vacancies (for more than one year in the House or three years in the Senate). This amendment directly affects current and future members of Congress by changing eligibility rules for re-election. The proposal is currently a joint resolution in the House, requiring ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures to become part of the Constitution.
Ralph Norman (R) · 107 co-sponsors
in committee · Kentucky · House Sep 28, 2023

HR 5791: Define the Mission Act

HR 5791, the "Define the Mission Act," requires the President to submit a comprehensive strategy report to Congress within 30 days of the bill's enactment, detailing U.S. involvement in the Ukraine conflict. The report must define U.S. national interests in the conflict, set specific objectives with timelines, benchmarks, and resource estimates (including personnel and funding), list expected European NATO security contributions, and assess Russia’s natural gas market impact on resolving the conflict. It mandates the strategy must aim for a Russia-Ukraine cease-fire agreement and explicitly cannot depend on U.S. funding for Ukrainian reconstruction. The report must be unclassified but may include a classified annex for full transparency. This bill establishes a formal process for Congress to review and oversee U.S. policy toward Ukraine.
Warren Davidson (R) · 55 co-sponsors
in committee · Kentucky · House Sep 28, 2023

HR 5793: Water Access Act

Water Access Act This bill provides FY2024 appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services for the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program. The program provides grants to assist low-income households with water and wastewater bills.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides funding for water assistance program under HHS, which supports public health infrastructure and access to essential services.85% confidence
Debbie Dingell (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Kentucky · House Sep 28, 2023

HR 5784: Green New Deal for Public Schools Act of 2023

HR 5784 would provide federal grants to public schools (including Bureau of Indian Education schools) to make them more environmentally sustainable and equitable. It prioritizes schools in the most vulnerable communities (based on CDC Social Vulnerability Index) for full funding to become "healthy zero-carbon schools" through energy-efficient retrofits and new construction, while offering reduced funding for less vulnerable schools. The grants require community engagement in planning, mandate hiring from local communities with specific diversity goals, fund social services and mental health support, and include strict energy efficiency standards for all projects. The bill also includes funding for educational equity planning and climate resiliency programs to help schools serve as community centers during disasters.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides federal grants for school infrastructure upgrades, prioritizes vulnerable communities, and mandates community engagement - directly advancing educational access and equity through funding and sustainability initiatives.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds energy-efficient retrofits and zero-carbon school construction, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and efficiency standards through targeted federal grants.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds energy-efficient retrofits and new construction for zero-carbon public schools, prioritizing vulnerable communities to reduce emissions and promote sustainability.95% confidence
Jamaal Bowman (D) · 82 co-sponsors
in committee · Kentucky · House Sep 28, 2023

HR 5641: Pay Our Troops Act

HR 5641, the Pay Our Troops Act, ensures military personnel and their support staff continue receiving pay during fiscal year 2024 if Congress fails to pass regular budget appropriations. It appropriates existing Treasury funds to cover pay and allowances for active-duty troops, reserve components, and civilian employees or contractors supporting military operations. The bill automatically terminates on January 1, 2025, or earlier if Congress enacts a regular budget or continuing resolution. This provision directly affects service members, Department of Defense staff, and Coast Guard personnel (when not under the Navy) during budget implementation gaps.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesUses existing Treasury funds to ensure military pay continuity during budget lapse, preventing funding gaps for essential personnel and promoting fiscal responsibility in budget management.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill ensures military personnel and civilian support staff receive pay during funding gaps, protecting workers' wages and employment security.85% confidence
Jennifer A. Kiggans (R) · 118 co-sponsors
in committee · Kentucky · House Sep 28, 2023

HR 5633: Veteran Suicide Prevention Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to review all veteran suicides occurring between 2018-2023 (the five years before enactment) for veterans who received VA care. The review must analyze demographics, medications (including those with strong safety warnings like "black box" labels), prescribing patterns, mental health diagnoses, and facility-level data. The VA must complete the review within 18 months and publicly submit a detailed report to Congress and the public within 30 days of completion. This law directly affects veterans' families, VA healthcare providers, and policymakers by mandating transparency around suicide risk factors and prescribing practices.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires VA review of veteran suicides focusing on mental health diagnoses, medications, and care patterns to improve suicide prevention services within VA healthcare system.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates VA review of veteran suicides to identify care gaps and improve mental health services, directly strengthening veteran healthcare protections.90% confidence
Andrew R. Garbarino (R) · 17 co-sponsors
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