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in committee · Kentucky · House Jul 11, 2023

HRES 577: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that authorities under section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 should be allowed to expire.

This resolution states that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the authorities under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 should be allowed to expire at the end of 2023. (Section 702 establishes procedures for collecting foreign intelligence when communications travel through the U.S. communications infrastructure.)
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill seeks to end Section 702 surveillance authority, reducing government data collection that impacts privacy, aligning with privacy protection goals.90% confidence
Matt Gaetz (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Kentucky · House Jul 11, 2023

HR 4553: Prohibiting U.S. Postmark Abuse Act

This bill amends federal law to strengthen penalties for forging or falsifying postmarks on mailed ballots. It increases the maximum penalty for postmark fraud involving election ballots from 5 to 10 years in prison, specifically targeting those who apply false dates to postmarks on mailed ballots for federal, state, or local elections. The law also adds a new provision criminalizing the intentional falsification of postmark dates on valid ballots. This directly affects individuals attempting to manipulate mail-in voting timelines through postmark tampering. The key change is the specific, enhanced penalty for postmark fraud tied to election ballots.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for ballot postmark fraud, expanding criminalization of election offenses, opposing criminal justice reform efforts by strengthening punitive measures.90% confidence
Thomas Massie (R)
in committee · Kentucky · House Jul 11, 2023

HR 4550: To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to support the recruitment and retention of paraprofessionals in public elementary schools, secondary schools, and preschool programs, and for other purposes.

HR 4550 creates a federal grant program to help public elementary, secondary, and preschool schools recruit and retain paraprofessionals (school support staff like teaching assistants). The bill directs the Secretary of Education to fund state education agencies, which then distribute subgrants to schools - prioritizing those serving high numbers of low-income students - to support activities like mentoring programs, professional development, and wage increases or certification assistance (e.g., for special education or English learner support). States must report annually on wage baselines, paraprofessional numbers, and program outcomes. This bill directly affects schools and paraprofessionals, with funding authorized for fiscal years 2024-2028.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates federal grant program to fund paraprofessional recruitment/retention in schools, increasing government spending on education for low-income districts.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates federal grants to fund paraprofessional recruitment/retention programs in schools, prioritizing low-income schools, directly supporting educational staff and access.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly funds wage increases and professional development for paraprofessionals, directly advancing employment conditions and retention in education sector.90% confidence
Ann M. Kuster (D) · 55 co-sponsors
in committee · Kentucky · House Jul 11, 2023

HR 4561: Reducing Waste in National Parks Act

This bill requires national parks to reduce disposable plastic products, primarily targeting plastic water bottles and food containers sold to visitors. Park directors must eliminate these sales where feasible after considering factors like operational costs, waste reduction, infrastructure for refill stations, and impacts on park vendors. Each park must also implement visitor education about water availability and report biennially on progress, including visitor satisfaction and safety metrics. The law directly affects all national park units, concessionaire businesses, and park visitors. It mandates a phased, practical approach without banning all plastics immediately.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDirectly reduces plastic pollution in national parks, targeting waste reduction and conservation of natural resources through mandatory visitor education and infrastructure changes.95% confidence
Mike Quigley (D) · 59 co-sponsors
in committee · Kentucky · House Jul 11, 2023

HR 1118: DISCLOSE Act of 2023

The DISCLOSE Act of 2023 would increase transparency in political spending by requiring organizations making campaign-related disbursements over $10,000 to disclose the names and addresses of their major donors, including the top five funders for political communications. It would close loopholes allowing foreign nationals to secretly fund election activities through corporations or other entities by expanding the definition of prohibited foreign contributions. The bill would mandate "stand by every ad" disclosure requirements for political communications across all media, including audio, video, and internet ads, requiring clear identification of funders. It would also require reporting of disbursements related to Federal judicial nominations, which currently aren't subject to disclosure requirements. These provisions would apply to corporations, labor organizations, and certain nonprofits that engage in political activity.
David N. Cicilline (D) · 193 co-sponsors
in committee · Kentucky · House Jul 10, 2023

HR 4504: Novel, Advanced Spectrum and Communications Technology Networks Promotion Act

HR 4504 directs the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to advance spectrum management through new technologies. It requires the NTIA to prototype and implement tools like AI-driven dynamic spectrum access, advanced antenna systems, and quantum communications to improve how federal spectrum is managed. The bill focuses on supporting the development of these technologies through workforce training and partnerships, aiming to make spectrum more efficiently available for commercial wireless services. This directly affects NTIA's operations and federal spectrum policy decisions, impacting how commercial providers access spectrum resources.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly advances AI-driven spectrum access, quantum communications, and advanced antenna systems through NTIA, directly promoting technology development and efficiency.90% confidence
Brett Guthrie (R)
in committee · Kentucky · House Jul 10, 2023

HR 4519: IDEA Full Funding Act

The IDEA Full Funding Act (HR 4519) mandates specific annual increases in federal funding for special education programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It requires Congress to appropriate increasing amounts each fiscal year - from $5.87 billion for 2024 up to $55.53 billion for 2033 - to reach 40% of the national average per-pupil expenditure for public schools by 2033. This directly affects all public school districts serving students with disabilities, as federal IDEA funding supports their special education services. The bill sets fixed dollar amounts or percentage targets (whichever is greater) for each fiscal year, aiming to gradually close the long-standing gap between promised and actual federal funding. It does not alter eligibility for services but mandates higher, phased funding levels to meet the 40% target.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates annual federal funding increases for special education programs, directly advancing public service funding under Budget & Taxes through specific appropriation requirements.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates annual federal funding increases for special education under IDEA, directly advancing school funding for students with disabilities.95% confidence
Jared Huffman (D) · 157 co-sponsors
in committee · Kentucky · House Jul 7, 2023

HR 4490: To amend the Controlled Substances Act to authorize pharmacies to deliver certain controlled substances to an administering practitioner in lieu of delivering such substances to the ultimate user, and for other purposes.

This bill broadens the authority of pharmacies under the Controlled Substances Act to deliver certain controlled substances to health care practitioners for the purpose of administering the substance to a patient. Under current law, pharmacies may deliver controlled substances in schedules III, IV, or V to a practitioner if it is for maintenance or detoxification treatment and is administered via injection or implantation, among other requirements. The bill applies this authority to any controlled substance in schedules III, IV, or V that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration to be administered by, or under the supervision of, a practitioner.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill streamlines delivery of controlled substances to practitioners for patient administration, improving healthcare access without restricting services or funding.85% confidence
Brett Guthrie (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Kentucky · House Jul 7, 2023

HR 4489: To amend the 21st Century Cures Act to clarify that grants for State and Tribal response to opioid use disorders may, at the discretion of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, also be used to address associated health conditions, and for other purposes.

This bill specifies that grants that are awarded under the State and Tribal Opioid Response Grant Program may be used to address health conditions that are associated with opioid misuse and use disorders.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies grant usage to cover opioid-associated health conditions, expanding program scope and funding flexibility for related healthcare services.95% confidence
Brett Guthrie (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Kentucky · House Jul 3, 2023

HR 4466: Renaming the National School Lunch Program Act of 2023

HR 4466 would rename the National School Lunch Program Act from "Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act" to "Jean E. Fairfax National School Lunch Act" to honor Jean E. Fairfax, a civil rights activist who advocated for equitable access to the program. The bill would update this name in the law and over 40 other federal statutes referencing the current title, but does not alter the program's operations, funding, or eligibility. It directly affects legal references in federal law without changing how the program serves students.
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) · 39 co-sponsors
in committee · Kentucky · House Jun 30, 2023

HRES 568: Original LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Resolution of 2023

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) rights are human rights and protected by the U.S. Constitution; (2) LGBTQIA+ Pride Month should be celebrated; and (3) all Americans should be treated equally regardless of sexual orientation, sex characteristics, or gender identity.
Al Green (D) · 139 co-sponsors
in committee · Kentucky · House Jun 30, 2023

HRES 561: Expressing opposition to the use of State power against people in the United States seeking essential health care, including criminalization of the full range of sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care, and disapproving of State punishment of people for their pregnancy outcomes.

HRES 561 is a non-binding House resolution opposing state laws that criminalize access to essential health care. It specifically condemns using criminal penalties against people for pregnancy outcomes (such as miscarriages), seeking abortion or contraception, or receiving gender-affirming care, and disapproves of punishing health care providers or supporters for facilitating such care. The resolution affirms that patients deserve access to reproductive and gender-affirming health services without fear of prosecution or discrimination. It emphasizes that criminalizing these health care decisions violates patient rights and ethical provider obligations, without creating new legal requirements.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill explicitly opposes state criminalization of health care access (abortion, contraception, gender-affirming care), directly targeting criminal penalties against patients and providers.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly opposes criminalization of reproductive, gender-affirming, and contraceptive care, protecting patient access and rights to essential health services without state punishment.95% confidence
Nikema Williams (D) · 139 co-sponsors
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