Mississippi Congressional Bills

in committee · Mississippi · Senate May 8, 2025

SRES 212: A resolution affirming the acceptable outcome of any nuclear deal between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, and for other purposes.

SRES 212 is a non-binding Senate resolution affirming that any U.S.-Iran nuclear agreement must require Iran to completely dismantle its nuclear program and adopt strict international inspections. It specifies that acceptable outcomes include Iran disclosing all nuclear activities, allowing unimpeded IAEA access to all sites for verification, and permanently forgoing uranium enrichment and reprocessing. The resolution also mandates that any future U.S.-Iran agreement (a "123 Agreement") must include these safeguards. This resolution expresses the Senate's position on non-negotiable terms for nuclear diplomacy but does not create new law or policy.

in committee · Mississippi · House May 8, 2025

HRES 402: Honoring mothers, and recognizing the significance of motherhood and the impact mothers have on raising the next generation, on the occasion of Mother's Day.

HRES 402 is a symbolic House resolution honoring mothers and recognizing the significance of motherhood on Mother's Day. It affirms that mothers are women who raise children, supports policies recognizing mothers as mothers, and encourages the public to celebrate mothers' contributions to families and society. The resolution does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect specific policies - it is a ceremonial gesture expressing support for traditional definitions of motherhood. It directly addresses the public and the House's recognition of mothers, with no concrete policy changes or impacts on individuals or programs.

in committee · Mississippi · Senate May 8, 2025

S 1673: Mental Health Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2025

This bill provides federal loans and loan guarantees to help build, renovate, or upgrade mental health and substance use disorder treatment facilities for both children and adults. It prioritizes projects in underserved rural areas, communities with insufficient treatment beds, and facilities serving pediatric patients (with at least 25% of funds reserved for pediatric facilities). Borrowers must cover 25% of project costs, and loans have terms up to 20 years, with strict limits on government guarantee coverage (max 80%). The program allocates up to $200 million annually from 2026 to 2030, with excess loan revenue funding community mental health services via a new trust fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Mississippi · Senate May 8, 2025

S 1693: FARMER Act of 2025

This bill increases government support for crop insurance premiums for certain farm insurance plans. It raises the government's share to 77% for higher coverage levels and 68% for lower coverage levels under revenue or yield protection plans using enterprise or whole-farm units - up from previous rates. It also adjusts coverage requirements (lowering the minimum from 14% to 10% for some options) and increases premium subsidies for supplemental coverage from 65% to 80%. The bill requires a study on expanding supplemental coverage to larger counties, with a report due within a year of enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Mississippi · Senate May 8, 2025

S 1686: Neighborhood Homes Investment Act

The Neighborhood Homes Investment Act creates a new tax credit to increase affordable homeownership in distressed communities by closing financing gaps. It allows developers to claim a credit equal to the difference between development costs and affordable sale prices, capped at 40% of development costs or 32% of the national median home price. To qualify, homes must be sold to individuals with incomes at or below 140% of area median income in designated distressed census tracts, with specific requirements for rehabilitation and affordability. The credit is designed to address housing shortages in low-income areas while requiring repayment if homes are resold within five years.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

in committee · Mississippi · House May 8, 2025

HR 3277: Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act

HR 3277, the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act, requires group health plans and health insurance issuers to cover medically necessary outpatient and inpatient treatments for congenital anomalies or birth defects primarily affecting the eyes, ears, teeth, mouth, or jaw. This includes reconstructive procedures, dental/orthodontic support during treatment, and follow-up care, but excludes purely cosmetic surgery not tied to a medical diagnosis. Cost-sharing (like copays) for these services must not be stricter than for other medical benefits. The law takes effect for plan years beginning January 1, 2026, and mandates insurers to provide notice about this coverage to beneficiaries.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Neal P. Dunn (R) · 207 co-sponsors

in committee · Mississippi · House May 8, 2025

HR 3281: To prohibit the reduction, elimination, or suspension of funding for land-grant colleges and universities.

This bill prohibits federal officials from reducing, eliminating, or suspending funding for land-grant colleges and universities without specific authorization from Congress. It directly affects public institutions designated as land-grant colleges under the 1977 National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act. The key provision requires that any change to their funding must be explicitly approved by an Act of Congress, preventing unilateral federal action. This creates a clear legal barrier against unexpected funding cuts to these institutions. The bill focuses on preserving existing funding streams rather than creating new programs.

Topics ✓ Education

Shomari Figures (D) · 17 co-sponsors

in committee · Mississippi · House May 8, 2025

HR 3294: Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders Act

HR 3294, the "Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders Act," amends federal murder sentencing to mandate the death penalty or life imprisonment for first-degree murder, and life or long-term imprisonment for second-degree murder, committed by non-citizens classified as inadmissible (e.g., due to prior criminal convictions) or deportable under specific immigration laws. The bill directly affects non-citizens who fall under these immigration categories and are convicted of murder in the U.S. It changes sentencing provisions under Title 18, U.S. Code, by adding these mandatory penalties for such offenses. The law focuses solely on modifying criminal penalties for specific convicted non-citizens, not on immigration enforcement or new legal standards. It does not alter immigration status requirements or create new procedures.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice ✗ Immigration

in committee · Mississippi · House May 8, 2025

HR 2623: Innovative Therapies Centers of Excellence Act of 2025

HR 2623, the Innovative Therapies Centers of Excellence Act of 2025, directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish at least five specialized medical centers focused on treating veterans with specific conditions like PTSD, depression, chronic pain, and substance use disorders using innovative therapies. These centers must meet strict criteria, including academic partnerships with medical schools, research capabilities, veteran advisory committees, and data-sharing systems for evaluating treatment effectiveness. The bill authorizes $30 million annually for these centers' research and education activities and requires the VA to submit annual reports to Congress on their operations and findings. It directly affects veterans seeking advanced treatments for covered conditions through VA facilities and establishes a peer review process to select designated centers based on scientific merit.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

J. Luis Correa (D) · 28 co-sponsors

in committee · Mississippi · Senate May 7, 2025

S 1639: American Innovation and Jobs Act

This bill allows businesses to immediately deduct research and development (R&D) costs instead of spreading them over 60 months, directly benefiting companies investing in innovation. It increases the refundable R&D credit cap for small businesses from $250,000 to $750,000 over time, with specific phase-in amounts starting in 2025. Additionally, it expands access for startups by raising the gross receipts threshold for eligibility from $5 million to $15 million and increasing credit rates for qualified small businesses. These changes aim to make R&D tax incentives more accessible and valuable for smaller companies and new ventures.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Technology

Todd Young (R) · 35 co-sponsors

in committee · Mississippi · Senate May 7, 2025

S 1643: Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025

This bill delays Medicare payment changes for ground ambulance services until 2028 and adds temporary rate increases during a transition period. It directly affects Medicare beneficiaries using ambulance services and ambulance providers who bill Medicare, particularly in rural areas. Key provisions extend the effective date for payment adjustments from October 2025 to January 2028 and establish temporary payment rates: 26.7% for super-rural ambulance services and 4.3% or 3.4% for regular ground ambulance services during the transition period (October 2025-January 2028). These changes aim to prevent sudden payment cuts that could disrupt access to ambulance care.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Mississippi · Senate May 7, 2025

S 1656: Vieques Recovery and Redevelopment Act

S 1656 establishes a compensation program for Vieques residents (in Puerto Rico) who developed specific illnesses - like cancer, diabetes, or heavy metal poisoning - due to 60+ years of U.S. military activity on the island. It awards $50,000 to $110,000 per qualifying illness based on the number of diseases, processed by a Special Master appointed by the Attorney General. The bill also mandates funding to build a new level-3 trauma medical facility with cancer and renal care, including interim services like air transport and telemedicine until the facility opens. All compensation and facility costs are capped at $1 billion, with claims needing to be filed within 15 years of the bill’s enactment.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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