Missouri Congressional Bills

in committee · Missouri · House Sep 2, 2021

HR 2328: Prohibition of Medicaid Funding for Conversion Therapy Act

Prohibition of Medicaid Funding for Conversion Therapy Act This bill prohibits state Medicaid programs from covering conversion therapy. The bill defines conversion therapy as any practice or treatment that seeks to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity in exchange for monetary compensation.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Sean Patrick Maloney (D) · 158 co-sponsors

in committee · Missouri · House Sep 1, 2021

HRES 614: Condemning the Biden administration's Executive actions imposing a moratorium on oil and gas leases on Federal lands and waters, given the administration has also called for increased importation of crude oil from OPEC+ countries and refused to implement congressionally mandated sanctions on the builders of the Russian Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

This resolution condemns (1) the executive actions that canceled the Keystone pipeline and imposed a moratorium on oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters, and (2) the waiver of sanctions on officials connected with the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

Robert E. Latta (R) · 24 co-sponsors

in committee · Missouri · House Aug 31, 2021

HR 5127: AWOL Act

Afghanistan Withdrawal Oversight and Liability Act or the AWOL Act This bill prohibits using federal funds appropriated for FY2021 to provide support to the Taliban. The bill also requires reports and certifications related to Afghanistan. Specifically, no FY2021 funds may be used to (1) make payments or contributions of material support to the Taliban, or (2) provide relief from sanctions against the Taliban or its leaders. The bill requires the President to report to Congress on efforts to evacuate U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents from Afghanistan. The President must also certify to Congress when all such individuals seeking evacuation from Afghanistan have been evacuated. The Department of State must periodically report to Congress on any agreements between the United States and the Taliban. Within seven days of the United States reaching an agreement with the Taliban, the State Department must provide to Congress all materials relevant to that agreement. The bill also requires the Office of the Inspector General of the State Department to report to Congress about the State Department's compliance with legal requirements in connection to agreements with the Taliban. Specifically, the office must assess compliance with a law that requires the State Department to provide certain information to Congress when the United States enters certain international agreements. The Department of Defense must report to Congress concerning U.S. equipment, property, and classified material that was destroyed, surrendered, or abandoned in Afghanistan during a period starting from February 29, 2020.

Mike Gallagher (R) · 36 co-sponsors

in committee · Missouri · House Aug 30, 2021

HR 5125: Strengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act

Strengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act This bill makes a series of changes to requirements for the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, including additional testing parameters, procedural steps, and reporting requirements for models.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Missouri · House Aug 27, 2021

HR 5123: American Freedom and Internet Access Act of 2021

American Freedom and Internet Access Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of the Air Force to develop and implement Operation Starfall to deploy stratospheric balloons, aerostats, or satellite technology capable of rapidly delivering wireless internet anywhere on the planet from the stratosphere or higher.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Missouri · House Aug 25, 2021

HR 5089: Next Generation Fuels Act of 2021

Next Generation Fuels Act of 2021 This bill supports the use of biofuels (e.g., gasoline blended with ethanol) in vehicles, including by establishing a minimum octane standard for gasoline as well as making related biofuel requirements for vehicles, their fuels, and fuel infrastructure.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

Cheri Bustos (D) · 29 co-sponsors

in committee · Missouri · House Aug 24, 2021

HRES 607: Condemns President Biden's failure to heed the advice of military and intelligence advisors about the speed and nature of the Taliban offensive, leading to a disorganized, chaotic, and abrupt evacuation of United States personnel and Afghan allies.

This resolution condemns the President's failure to heed military and intelligence advisors about the speed and nature of the Taliban offense in Afghanistan and urges the President to commit to maintaining the evacuation operation as long as necessary to evacuate any U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or Afghan partner who requests evacuation assistance .

Michael Waltz (R) · 157 co-sponsors

in committee · Missouri · House Aug 23, 2021

HRES 599: Expressing the need to safely evacuate United States citizens and allies from Afghanistan.

This resolution states that the United States stands firm in its commitment to protect U.S. citizens and allies in Afghanistan. It also calls on the President to provide a plan to safely evacuate all U.S. citizens from Afghanistan.

in committee · Missouri · House Aug 23, 2021

HR 5071: To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress daily reports on the evacuation of citizens and permanent residents of the United States from Afghanistan, and for other purposes.

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to report daily on the efforts to evacuate U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents from Afghanistan until the President certifies to Congress that all such individuals who sought evacuation have been evacuated. Until such certification is submitted, DOD may not use FY2021 funds for activity which would have the effect of reducing the total number of service members deployed to Afghanistan, except in specified circumstances.

Mike Gallagher (R) · 36 co-sponsors

in committee · Missouri · House Aug 20, 2021

HR 5055: IMF Afghan Recognition Assurance Act

IMF Afghan Recognition Assurance Act This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to oppose any International Monetary Fund recognition of Afghanistan if the Taliban controls Afghanistan's government. The President may temporarily waive this requirement if (1) the Taliban-controlled government is upholding the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan, (2) the Taliban-controlled government is not providing support for international acts of terrorism or permitting terrorist groups to operate from Afghanistan, and (3) such a waiver supports U.S. national interests.

in committee · Missouri · House Aug 20, 2021

HR 4994: No Federal Funding for Confederate Symbols Act

No Federal Funding for Confederate Symbols Act This bill prohibits federal funds from being used for the creation, maintenance, or display of any Confederate symbol on federal public land or other federal property. An exception to such prohibition is provided (1) if the use of such funds is necessary to allow for the removal of the Confederate symbol to address public safety; or (2) in the case of a Confederate symbol created, maintained, or displayed in a museum or educational exhibit.

in committee · Missouri · House Aug 18, 2021

HRES 589: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that policies governing access to medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable and based on science.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that policies concerning medication abortions should be grounded in science, be based on a review of medical evidence, and ensure equitable access for patients.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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