Kentucky Congressional Bills

in committee · Kentucky · House Sep 15, 2023

HR 5406: Life.Gov Act

The Life.Gov Act (HR 5406) requires the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to create a federal website called life.gov within one year of enactment. The website will provide pregnant and postpartum women with locally tailored resources - such as health services, financial assistance, and mental health support - via zip code searches, multilingual access, and user feedback tools. States must submit resource recommendations meeting strict criteria (e.g., no abortion providers, 3+ years of service), and the website cannot list "prohibited entities" (defined as abortion providers or supporters). The Secretary must report to Congress within 180 days on website usage, user feedback, and gaps in resources, using existing HHS funding.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Diana Harshbarger (R) · 39 co-sponsors

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Sep 14, 2023

S 2802: Educating Responsible Future Hunters Act

This bill amends a technical punctuation detail in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) regarding funding rules. It modifies Section 8526 by adding a comma after "or" in one subsection, changing punctuation in another, and removing a third subsection. The bill does not create new hunting education requirements or affect any specific groups, despite its misleading title. It is a purely procedural change to existing ESEA funding language with no substantive policy impact.

in committee · Kentucky · House Sep 14, 2023

HR 5488: Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act of 2023

This bill requires parties in civil lawsuits to disclose any foreign entities funding their case - including names, addresses, and countries of origin - within 30 days of filing or signing funding agreements. It specifically prohibits foreign governments and sovereign wealth funds from funding litigation where payment depends on the case outcome, banning such agreements entirely. Parties must also certify if foreign money is used and submit annual reports to Congress detailing foreign funders, judicial districts involved, and case types. The law applies to all civil cases filed after enactment, aiming to increase transparency about foreign influence in U.S. courts.

Mike Johnson (R) · 26 co-sponsors

in committee · Kentucky · House Sep 14, 2023

HR 5456: No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act

The No Tax Breaks for Union Busting Act would deny tax deductions for employers who attempt to influence employees' decisions about union activities, including unfair labor practices like firing workers for organizing or using captive audience meetings. It targets expenses related to union-busting tactics, such as consulting fees and other costs used to sway workers' opinions about collective bargaining. Employers would need to report these expenses on tax returns and would no longer be able to deduct them from taxable income. The bill aims to prevent employers from using tax-deductible expenses to influence union elections, aligning with existing rules that deny tax deductions for political spending. It would apply to expenses incurred in taxable years beginning 240 days after enactment.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

Donald Norcross (D) · 139 co-sponsors

in committee · Kentucky · House Sep 14, 2023

HR 5484: Green Ribbon Act of 2023

The Green Ribbon Act of 2023 establishes a voluntary program to recognize schools and institutions meeting three environmental goals: graduating environmentally literate students, reducing emissions from buildings/operations, and achieving a net positive environmental impact on students and staff. It creates a federal award program where schools can earn recognition through State nominations, with $10 million authorized for fiscal years 2024-2029 to fund grants, honorariums ($10,000 per award), and technical assistance. The program directly affects K-12 schools, tribal schools, and institutions of higher education, requiring States to allocate at least 40% of grant funds to underresourced schools. Key provisions include updated criteria aligning with EPA and CDC health standards, annual reporting requirements, and a new Office of School Infrastructure within the Department of Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

Jahana Hayes (D) · 21 co-sponsors

in committee · Kentucky · House Sep 13, 2023

HR 5433: Child Care Stabilization Act

HR 5433, the Child Care Stabilization Act, provides $16 billion annually from 2024 to 2028 to stabilize the child care sector through grants administered by the Health and Human Services Secretary. It directly affects licensed child care providers by offering stable funding to cover operating costs, while supporting higher wages for early educators without raising family fees. Key provisions include expanding access to high-quality, affordable care - especially for infants/toddlers, rural communities, and children with disabilities - and addressing shortages in underserved areas. The funding builds on existing American Rescue Plan resources, aiming to strengthen the child care workforce and increase available options for working families.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Kentucky · House Sep 13, 2023

HR 5428: No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act

HR 5428, the No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act, prevents employers from deducting certain expenses related to influencing workers' decisions about union representation. It targets spending on tactics like anti-union meetings, workplace surveillance, or consultants during organizing campaigns, making these costs non-deductible for tax purposes. Employers must report such expenses on their tax returns, including details about the activities and amounts spent. The bill aims to remove tax incentives for employer interference in union elections, aligning with federal labor law protections for workers' collective bargaining rights.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

Donald Norcross (D) · 108 co-sponsors

passed · Kentucky · House Sep 13, 2023

HR 3152: Fight CRIME Act

HR 3152, the "Fight CRIME Act," aims to maintain international restrictions on Iran's missile-related activities by requiring diplomatic efforts to extend these restrictions before they expire in October 2023. The bill mandates annual reports detailing U.S. diplomatic strategies, potential impacts of expiration, and measures to deter missile technology transfers to Iran. It establishes sanctions against foreign individuals or entities that knowingly support Iran's missile or drone programs, including asset freezes and visa restrictions. These sanctions apply regardless of whether UN restrictions remain in effect after their expiration, directly affecting foreign entities involved in these activities.

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Sep 12, 2023

SRES 336: A resolution prohibiting the imposition of vaccination requirements relating to COVID-19 for Senate Pages.

SRES 336 is a Senate resolution prohibiting the requirement that Senate Pages or applicants for Senate Page positions receive a COVID-19 vaccination. It directly affects Senate Pages - teenagers who assist senators - and their applicants by removing a specific vaccination mandate. The resolution states clearly that no such vaccination requirement may be imposed for this role. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new law but enforces this specific policy within the Senate's internal operations.

in committee · Kentucky · House Sep 12, 2023

HR 5420: Workplace Overdose Reversal Kits to Save Lives Act

This bill requires federal agencies to acquire and maintain opioid overdose reversal kits (like naloxone) and train employees annually on their use, effective within 270 days of enactment. It mandates these actions for all federal agencies - including the Veterans Health Administration - while providing non-mandatory guidance to private employers on similar practices. The law directly affects federal workplaces by making kits and training a requirement, and indirectly encourages private employers to adopt similar safety measures. Key provisions include a 270-day deadline for the Labor Department to issue regulations for federal agencies and non-binding guidance for other employers. The bill focuses on practical workplace safety measures without altering existing federal health or safety laws.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Kentucky · House Sep 8, 2023

HR 5374: Technology Exports to India Act

This bill removes a regulatory barrier for U.S. exports of high-performance computers to India. It amends a 1998 law to allow the President to remove India from the "Computer Tier 3" list (which requires special licenses) since India is already designated a U.S. Major Defense Partner. This change would directly affect U.S. technology companies exporting qualifying computers to Indian businesses, researchers, and government entities. The bill does not create new funding or programs but streamlines existing export processes for these specific items under current national security frameworks.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Sep 7, 2023

SRES 332: A resolution prohibiting the imposition of vaccination, testing, and masking requirements relating to COVID-19 for Senate Pages.

This resolution prohibits the Senate from requiring Senate Pages or applicants to show COVID-19 vaccination proof, receive vaccinations, undergo testing without cause, or wear masks. It directly affects Senate Pages - teenage volunteers assisting senators - and applies only to their specific role within the Senate. The bill enacts a formal policy change by banning these health requirements for this group, without altering broader public health rules. (1 sentence, as it is a procedural resolution affecting a specific Senate role.)

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

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