Louisiana Congressional Bills

in committee · Louisiana · House May 10, 2022

HR 7297: VA Flood Preparedness Act

VA Flood Preparedness Act This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make contributions to local authorities to mitigate the risk of flooding on local property adjacent to VA medical facilities.

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · Louisiana · House May 5, 2022

HR 7437: No Timber From Tyrants Act

No Timber From Tyrants Act This bill prohibits the importation of wood and related articles from Russia and Belarus. It also directs the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to replace these prohibited imports with timber production on certain lands. Specifically, the bill directs the President to prohibit the importation of all wood and related articles from Russia and Belarus. The President may terminate this prohibition upon certification to Congress that certain conditions have been met, including that Russia or Belarus (or both, as applicable) reached an agreement to withdraw forces in Ukraine. Additionally, the bill directs Interior and USDA to authorize timber harvest in an amount sufficient to equal the volume, with respect to calendar year 2021, of imports of wood and related articles from Russia and Belarus. Interior may authorize timber harvest only on public lands and USDA may authorize timber harvest only on National Forest System lands. The bill generally prohibits Interior and USDA from approving a plan that reduces the allowable sale quantity of timber.

Bruce Westerman (R) · 91 co-sponsors

in committee · Louisiana · House May 4, 2022

HR 7648: To prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish a Disinformation Governance Board.

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to establish or operate a Disinformation Governance Board under the Department of Homeland Security. It directly affects the Department of Homeland Security by blocking funding for this specific board, preventing its creation or activities. The measure restricts how existing federal appropriations can be applied, without altering other funding mechanisms.

Topics ✗ Technology

Mike Johnson (R) · 69 co-sponsors

in committee · Louisiana · Senate May 3, 2022

SRES 610: A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the activities of transnational criminal organizations, including the use of illicit economies, illicit trade, and trade-based money laundering, pose a threat to the national interests and national security of the United States and allies and partners of the United States around the world.

This resolution supports efforts to combat illicit economies, illicit trade, and trade-based money laundering through risk assessments, strategies, and coordination with international partners.

in committee · Louisiana · Senate May 3, 2022

S 4127: Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act

Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act This bill expands securities disclosure requirements applicable to directors, officers, and certain stockholders to include the securities of a foreign private issuer.

in committee · Louisiana · Senate May 3, 2022

S 4130: Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2022

Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2022 This bill repeals provisions under the Stark law (i.e., the Physician Self-Referral Law) that limit, for purposes of Medicare participation, self-referrals by newly constructed or expanded physician-owned hospitals.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Louisiana · House May 3, 2022

HR 7641: Protecting Free Speech Act

Protecting Free Speech Act This bill terminates the Disinformation Governance Board of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and prohibits using DHS funding for the activities of any other entity that is substantially similar to the board.

Lauren Boebert (R) · 81 co-sponsors

in committee · Louisiana · Senate May 2, 2022

SRES 606: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National High School Seniors Voter Registration Day".

This resolution recognizes the first Tuesday in May as "National High School Seniors Voter Registration Day." It encourages school districts to register high school seniors who are of voting age and to educate students about the importance of voting as part of civic participation. The resolution does not create new legal requirements or funding but formally supports efforts to increase voter registration among seniors during their final year of high school. It directly affects high school seniors and school districts that choose to participate in the observance.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Louisiana · Senate May 2, 2022

S 4124: A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for the Disinformation Governance Board of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to establish or support the activities of a Disinformation Governance Board at the Department of Homeland Security.

Tom Cotton (R) · 21 co-sponsors

in committee · Louisiana · House Apr 29, 2022

HR 7630: Childhood Cancer STAR Reauthorization Act of 2022

Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research Reauthorization Act of 2022 or the Childhood Cancer STAR Reauthorization Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 and modifies pediatric cancer research and related programs, including to expand collection of and access to relevant biospecimens and to support the transition of pediatric cancer survivors to primary care.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Louisiana · House Apr 28, 2022

HRES 1071: Recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.

This resolution thanks the teachers of the United States and promotes the teaching profession by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to recognize National Teacher Appreciation Week.

Sam Graves (R) · 63 co-sponsors

in committee · Louisiana · House Apr 28, 2022

HRES 1076: Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 2, 2022, through May 5, 2022, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

This resolution celebrates the contributions of small businesses in every U.S. community and supports the designation of National Small Business Week. Further, it supports efforts to provide small businesses with aid and assistance through certain programs and initiatives.

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