Montana Congressional Bills

in committee · Montana · House Mar 29, 2024

HR 7823: Second Chance for Moms Act

HR 7823, the Second Chance for Moms Act, requires new labeling on mifepristone (a medication used in medical abortions) and establishes a hotline. The bill mandates that mifepristone packaging include a warning label stating that natural progesterone may counteract the drug's effects, based on a statement from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. It also directs the creation of a 24/7 toll-free hotline to provide support for women seeking to reverse the drug's effects. This bill directly affects pharmaceutical manufacturers (through labeling changes), healthcare providers, and women using mifepristone, with the labeling requirement taking effect six months after enactment.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

passed · Montana · Senate Mar 26, 2024

SJRES 62: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service relating to "Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay".

This joint resolution (SJRES 62) seeks congressional disapproval of a specific rule issued by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regarding the importation of fresh beef from Paraguay. The resolution targets the rule published in the Federal Register on November 14, 2023 (88 Fed. Reg. 77883), which would have allowed such imports. If passed, the resolution would nullify that rule, preventing it from taking effect under procedures outlined in Title 5, U.S. Code. This action directly affects U.S. meat import regulations and the beef industry, specifically halting the implementation of the Paraguayan beef import rule.

passed · Montana · Senate Mar 23, 2024

SRES 333: A resolution designating 2024 as the Year of Democracy as a time to reflect on the contributions of the system of Government of the United States to a more free and stable world.

SRES 333 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating 2024 as the "Year of Democracy" to highlight the U.S. government system's global contributions to freedom. It does not create new laws or directly affect citizens, but encourages states, local governments, and the public to observe the year through activities that honor democratic principles. The resolution urges reflection on the U.S. system's role in promoting global freedom, appreciation for historical sacrifices, and respectful civic engagement. It has no binding effect and serves solely as a commemorative gesture.

passed · Montana · House Mar 22, 2024

HCONRES 86: Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.

HCONRES 86 is a non-binding congressional resolution expressing that a carbon tax would harm the U.S. economy. It states that such a tax would raise energy prices for essentials like gasoline, electricity, and home heating, disproportionately affecting low-income families, the elderly, and fixed-income individuals. The resolution argues a carbon tax would reduce economic growth, encourage businesses to move overseas, and weaken U.S. global competitiveness, urging focus on pro-growth energy policies instead.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

Ryan K. Zinke (R) · 21 co-sponsors

in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 22, 2024

SRES 617: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Israel has the inherent right to defend itself and take necessary steps to eradicate the terrorist threat posed by Hamas.

This Senate resolution states that the U.S. Senate believes Israel has the inherent right to defend itself and take necessary steps to eradicate the terrorist threat posed by Hamas. It also declares that any U.S. government official calling for elections in Israel would constitute electoral interference. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws but expresses congressional support for Israel’s security actions and sets a position on U.S. involvement in Israeli electoral matters. The resolution was introduced in March 2024 by multiple senators.

Tim Scott (R) · 26 co-sponsors

in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 22, 2024

S 4051: VALID Act

The VALID Act (S 4051) prohibits U.S. airlines and foreign carriers operating in the U.S. from accepting three specific Department of Homeland Security (DHS) documents or the CBP One mobile app as valid identification for boarding domestic flights. It bans the use of DHS Form I-385 (Notice to Report), DHS Form I-862 (Notice to Appear), and the CBP One Mobile Application for airline passenger identification. This directly affects travelers relying on these documents for air travel and requires airlines to stop facilitating their use. The law applies to all domestic commercial airline passengers seeking to board flights within the United States. The bill amends existing aviation and identification laws to eliminate these specific documents as acceptable forms of ID for air travel.

Topics ✗ Immigration ✗ Technology

in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 22, 2024

S 4070: Supporting Energy in Rural America Act

The Supporting Energy in Rural America Act redefines "small refinery" under the Clean Air Act to include facilities processing 200,000 barrels of crude oil daily on average or employing 1,500 people or fewer. It requires the Secretary of Energy to develop a specific methodology within 180 days for the Environmental Protection Agency to use when evaluating exemption petitions from these refineries. This change directly affects small refineries in rural areas by altering how they qualify for and seek relief from certain Clean Air Act requirements. The bill streamlines the exemption process without creating new regulations, focusing on clearer criteria for rural energy facilities.

Topics ✓ Energy ✗ Environment

passed · Montana · House Mar 21, 2024

HRES 987: Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes.

HRES 987 is a symbolic resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on January 31, 2024, by multiple Republican members. It formally denounces the Biden administration’s energy policies as "harmful" and "anti-American," citing specific actions like canceling the Keystone XL pipeline, restricting federal land leasing for oil and gas, blocking LNG exports, and implementing mineral extraction rules. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any group directly; it serves only as a formal expression of disapproval by the House. It has no legal effect and is intended to convey political opposition to the administration’s approach to energy development.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

Dan Newhouse (R) · 22 co-sponsors

in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 21, 2024

S 4041: CARE for Student Mental Health Act

The CARE for Student Mental Health Act aims to address the student mental health crisis by increasing the number and diversity of school-based mental health services providers. The bill provides grants to colleges and universities to create training programs for school counselors, psychologists, and social workers, with priority given to minority-serving institutions. It also provides grants to high-need school districts to recruit, hire, and retain mental health professionals, targeting specific staff-to-student ratios (such as 1 counselor per 250 students). The legislation includes reporting requirements to track progress on staffing ratios, diversity metrics, and service effectiveness. This bill directly affects educational institutions and school districts, particularly those serving communities with the greatest mental health service needs.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 21, 2024

S 4047: Veterans' COLA Act of 2024

This bill adjusts veterans' disability and survivor benefits to match the cost-of-living increase for Social Security beneficiaries. Effective December 1, 2024, it requires the VA to raise payments for disability compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation (for spouses and children), and clothing allowances by the same percentage as the Social Security COLA announced for that year. These adjustments directly affect veterans receiving disability compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114, veterans with dependents under § 1115, surviving spouses under § 1311, and children under §§ 1313-1314. The bill ensures veterans' benefits rise automatically with the Social Security COLA, without requiring new legislative action each year.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Jon Tester (D) · 17 co-sponsors

in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 21, 2024

S 4048: North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act

S 4048, the North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act, increases annual funding for wetlands conservation programs. It amends the existing law to authorize up to $65 million per year (from $60 million) for fiscal years 2024 through 2028, extending the funding period beyond the previous 2021-2025 authorization. This bill directly affects the North American Wetlands Conservation Fund, which provides grants to conservation projects protecting wetlands habitat across North America. The change is purely procedural, adjusting funding levels and timelines without altering program requirements or eligibility.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 21, 2024

S 4049: Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act

This bill increases funding for the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act by raising the authorized amount from $1.9 billion to $4.98 billion and appropriates an additional $3.08 billion for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in fiscal year 2024. It requires the FCC to complete Auction 97 - re-auctioning licenses for specific radio frequency bands (AWS-3) - within one year of enactment, ignoring normal expiration deadlines for auction authority. The bill directly affects the FCC, which must manage the auction process, and telecom companies seeking spectrum licenses in those bands. The changes aim to accelerate the reallocation of spectrum to support network security and infrastructure, without altering the underlying policy goals of the original act.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Technology

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