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in committee · Mississippi · Senate Mar 31, 2025

S 1217: Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act of 2025

S 1217 expands credit access under the Farm Credit Act to businesses that provide services directly supporting fishing operations. It amends the Farm Credit Act to include "persons furnishing to producers or harvesters of aquatic products services directly related to their operating needs" as eligible for credit from Farm Credit Banks and Production Credit Associations. This change specifically affects service providers (like equipment suppliers or processors) supporting commercial fishing businesses, not the fishermen or harvesters themselves, by adding them to existing credit eligibility criteria.
Angus S. King, Jr. (I) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Mississippi · House Mar 31, 2025

HR 2486: Heating and Cooling Relief Act

The Heating and Cooling Relief Act (HR 2486) expands the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help low-income households struggling with energy costs. It increases funding to cover all eligible households (those with incomes up to 250% of poverty level or 80% of State median income), sets a goal that no household should spend more than 3% of income on energy, and requires states to operate assistance programs year-round. The bill includes new protections against utility shutoffs for 2 years after assistance is received, prohibits late fees during the 6 months following assistance, and mandates weatherization and energy efficiency improvements in low-income housing. It also requires states to develop extreme heat response plans and addresses the $21 billion in residential utility arrears as of September 2024.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands LIHEAP funding to cover all eligible households, increases government spending on energy assistance for low-income families95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExpands LIHEAP to cap energy costs at 3% of income and prevent utility shutoffs, protecting low-income consumers from high energy expenses.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands LIHEAP to reduce energy costs for low-income households (up to 250% poverty level), directly addressing housing affordability through energy assistance and preventing utility shutoffs.85% confidence
Yassamin Ansari (D) · 53 co-sponsors
in committee · Mississippi · House Mar 31, 2025

HR 2501: Free Speech Fairness Act

The Free Speech Fairness Act (HR 2501) would amend tax law to allow 501(c)(3) organizations, such as charities and educational nonprofits, to make political campaign statements as part of their regular activities without risking their tax-exempt status. The bill specifies that these statements must be made in the ordinary course of the organization's exempt purpose and result in only minimal additional costs. This change clarifies that routine political commentary by these groups does not violate their tax-exempt status under current rules. The provision would apply to tax years beginning after the bill's enactment.
Mark Harris (R) · 38 co-sponsors
in committee · Mississippi · House Mar 31, 2025

HR 2527: Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children Act of 2025

HR 2527, the Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children Act of 2025, provides federal grants to states, territories, tribes, and urban Indian organizations to establish statewide vision screening and intervention programs for children. The bill requires grantees to implement vision screenings in medical, home, educational, and early learning settings, develop data systems for tracking outcomes, and improve access to care for underserved children in rural and low-income communities. It also authorizes technical assistance grants through the CDC to help develop screening systems, share best practices, and conduct research on vision care programs. The bill allocates $5 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2030 to fund these activities, targeting early detection to prevent vision-related learning and developmental challenges.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides federal grants to fund statewide vision screening programs, directly advancing government spending on essential public health services for children.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides federal grants for vision screenings in educational settings, improves access for underserved students in schools, aligning with educational access and student support indicators.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides federal grants for vision screening programs in underserved communities, improving early detection access for children's health services.95% confidence
Marc A. Veasey (D) · 28 co-sponsors
in committee · Mississippi · House Mar 28, 2025

HR 1661: SAFE Act of 2025

Save America's Forgotten Equines Act of 2025 or the SAFE Act of 2025 This bill permanently prohibits the slaughter of equines (e.g., horses and mules) for human consumption. (Current law prohibits the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption. This bill extends the prohibition to equines.) Specifically, this bill prohibits a person from knowingly (1) slaughtering an equine for human consumption; or (2) shipping, transporting, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donating an equine to be slaughtered for human consumption or equine parts for human consumption. The bill subjects a violator to a fine. The bill applies to conduct in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce or within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States. However, it does not apply to an activity carried out by an Indian for a religious ceremony. As background, in recent years, the appropriations acts have prohibited the Department of Agriculture (USDA) from using federal funds to inspect horses before they are slaughtered for human consumption. Therefore, there are currently no USDA-inspected horse slaughter facilities in the United States.
Vern Buchanan (R) · 238 co-sponsors
in committee · Mississippi · House Mar 28, 2025

HR 1417: Rural Health Care Facility Technical Assistance Program Act

HR 1417 establishes a new program within the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide tailored technical assistance to rural health care facilities. The program directly supports facilities like hospitals, clinics, and health centers in rural areas by helping them identify operational needs, improve financial management, and access USDA loan and grant programs. Key provisions include prioritizing facilities in medically underserved areas or facing financial vulnerability, with a $2 million annual funding limit for fiscal years 2026-2030. The program requires annual reports on outcomes and effectiveness to Congress, focusing on preventing facility closures and strengthening rural health care delivery.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $2 million for a new USDA program providing technical assistance to rural health care facilities, directly funding a government service.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides $2M technical assistance to rural health facilities, prioritizing medically underserved areas to improve operational capacity and access to care.95% confidence
Ronny Jackson (R) · 28 co-sponsors
in committee · Mississippi · House Mar 28, 2025

HR 1271: To provide additional funding for scholarships for students at 1890 institutions, and for other purposes.

HR 1271 increases funding for scholarships at 1890 institutions - historically Black colleges and universities established under the Second Morrill Act - by adding mandatory annual support. It amends existing law to explicitly include bachelor's and graduate programs in scholarship eligibility and requires $15 million annually from the Commodity Credit Corporation starting in fiscal year 2025, to remain available until spent. This funding directly supports students at these institutions by expanding access to financial aid for higher education. The bill updates previous funding language to ensure ongoing support beyond 2023.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $15M annually from Commodity Credit Corp for 1890 institution scholarships, increasing government spending on education programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases mandatory annual funding ($15M) for scholarships at 1890 institutions, expanding eligibility to bachelor's/graduate programs, directly advancing educational access and funding for higher education.95% confidence
David Scott (D) · 19 co-sponsors
in committee · Mississippi · House Mar 27, 2025

HJRES 82: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Insurance Regulation Amendment Act of 2024.

HJRES 82 disapproves the District of Columbia Council's approval of the Insurance Regulation Amendment Act of 2024 (D.C. Act 25-699), a local law that would have amended insurance regulations in Washington, D.C. This procedural resolution, submitted under the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, allows Congress to reject the District's legislative action. The bill itself does not change insurance regulations but formally expresses disapproval of the District's law, preventing it from taking effect.
Christopher H. Smith (R) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Mississippi · House Mar 27, 2025

HRES 262: Establishing the Select Committee to Defeat the Mexican Drug Cartels.

HRES 262 establishes a House Select Committee focused solely on investigating Mexican drug cartels and their international networks, including U.S. and Mexican government efforts to address them. The committee has no legislative authority but may hold public hearings, conduct investigations, and issue policy recommendations by December 2025, with final reports due by December 2026. This procedural resolution affects only House committee structure and processes, not direct policy changes for the public or government agencies.
Dan Crenshaw (R) · 23 co-sponsors
in committee · Mississippi · House Mar 27, 2025

HRES 267: Recognizing the 10th Anniversary of Educators Rising.

House Resolution HRES 267 formally recognizes the 10th anniversary of Educators Rising (rebranded in 2015) and its work preparing high school students for teaching careers. The resolution commends the program for addressing teacher shortages through local "Grow Your Own" initiatives that connect students to teaching pathways. It highlights Educators Rising’s national reach (1,400+ chapters) and role in fostering educator diversity, but contains no new policies, funding, or direct impacts on individuals or schools. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create legal obligations or alter existing programs.
Delia C. Ramirez (D) · 20 co-sponsors
in committee · Mississippi · Senate Mar 27, 2025

S 1163: Rural Veterinary Workforce Act

This bill amends the tax code to exclude certain loan repayment assistance from taxable income for veterinary students participating in qualifying programs. It specifically expands the exclusion to cover assistance provided under the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 and similar state programs designed to increase veterinary access in rural areas. Veterinary students who receive this assistance through these designated programs will not owe income tax on the funds. The change applies to assistance received in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes loan repayment assistance from taxable income, providing tax relief for veterinary students in rural programs under qualifying state/federal initiatives.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides tax exclusion for veterinary students in agricultural education programs (via 1977 Act), supporting higher education access and reducing financial barriers for rural veterinary training.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands tax-free loan assistance for rural veterinary students, directly increasing access to veterinary healthcare services in underserved areas.90% confidence
Mike Crapo (R) · 26 co-sponsors
in committee · Mississippi · Senate Mar 27, 2025

S 1169: Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act

S 1169, the "Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act," prohibits states and local governments from imposing excise taxes on the sale of firearms, ammunition, or firearm parts during interstate or foreign commerce. This directly affects firearm manufacturers and dealers who sell across state lines, preventing them from facing state-level taxes on those transactions. The bill explicitly states it does not change the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act, which allows separate federal excise taxes on firearms for conservation funding. The key provision is a blanket ban on state taxes for interstate firearm sales, aiming to standardize tax treatment across state lines.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits state excise taxes on firearm sales, restricting a tax revenue source for state budgets95% confidence
James E. Risch (R) · 19 co-sponsors
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