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in committee · Montana · House Jun 14, 2023

HJRES 73: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

This proposed constitutional amendment would give Congress the authority to ban physical acts that desecrate the U.S. flag, such as burning or trampling. If ratified by 38 states (three-fourths of all states), it would allow federal laws prohibiting such acts. The amendment does not currently prohibit flag desecration but seeks to change the Constitution to permit it. It would directly affect individuals engaging in physical flag desecration. The bill is pending in the House Judiciary Committee and requires state ratification to become part of the Constitution.
Steve Womack (R) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Jun 14, 2023

S 1970: Informed Student Borrowing Act of 2023

This bill requires colleges to provide student borrowers with clearer financial information before they accept federal loans. It mandates that students manually enter their desired loan amount each year (instead of automatically accepting full eligibility) and receive specific disclosures, including sample repayment costs based on median debt and earnings data from the College Scorecard. Institutions must also explain that borrowers aren't required to take the full loan amount offered and provide details on completion rates, repayment statistics, and the loan's annual percentage rate. These changes apply to all undergraduate and graduate students receiving Federal Direct Loans, as well as parent borrowers for PLUS Loans.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires colleges to provide clear loan disclosures and manual entry for student borrowers, preventing overborrowing and protecting students from excessive debt in higher education.85% confidence
Steve Daines (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Jun 14, 2023

S 1988: Volunteer First Responder Housing Act

This bill creates housing benefits for volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders. It allows qualified volunteers to deduct $18,000 annually from their income when applying for USDA single-family home loans, and qualifies them for HUD’s discounted home programs reserved for first responders. To qualify, volunteers must be certified in their state or tribe, have served at least 200 hours per year for two consecutive years, and provide verification from their volunteer organization. The bill directly affects local volunteer first responders seeking affordable homeownership through federal housing programs.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax deduction and HUD access for first responders' home loans, advancing affordable housing access for a specific group.95% confidence
Tammy Baldwin (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Jun 14, 2023

S 1967: PBM Act

Patients Before Middlemen Act or the PBM Act  This bill prohibits pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) under the Medicare prescription drug benefit or Medicare Advantage from receiving any income for their services other than bona fide service fees. Specifically, PBMs may not receive any income other than flat, bona fide service fees that are specified in their contracts with prescription drug plan (PDP) sponsors. Such fees may not be based on drug prices, discounts, rebates, or any other remuneration. PBMs must turn over any excess amounts they receive to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. PDP sponsors and PBMs must annually certify their compliance with these requirements.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prohibits PBMs from receiving rebates/discounts in Medicare drug plans, aiming to lower patient costs and improve transparency in prescription drug coverage.95% confidence
Robert Menendez (D) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · House Jun 14, 2023

HR 3554: Protecting Veteran Community Care Act

The Protecting Veteran Community Care Act expands access to mental health and substance-use services through the Veterans Community Care Program for veterans who cannot get timely care in VA residential treatment facilities. It requires community providers to meet state licensing and accreditation standards and prohibits the VA from denying community care solely because community providers cannot meet the same wait time standards as VA facilities. The bill also mandates the VA to track and report on requests for mental health care, including approvals, denials, and appeals. This applies directly to veterans facing delays in accessing VA residential mental health programs.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly expands mental health/substance-use access for veterans, prohibits care denial based on wait times, and mandates tracking - directly advancing mental health services under healthcare topic.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly expands veterans' access to mental health/substance-use services through community care program, prohibits VA from denying care over wait time standards, and requires quality provider standards.95% confidence
Ryan K. Zinke (R) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Jun 13, 2023

S 1944: CERTS Tax Exemption Act

This bill exempts certain grants provided to transportation service providers from federal taxation under the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services Act. It specifically states that grant amounts received by eligible providers won't count as taxable income, and it prevents related tax deductions or basis adjustments from being denied. The provision also clarifies tax treatment for partnerships and S corporations receiving these grants, treating the excluded grant amounts as tax-exempt income for partnership tax calculations. The bill directly affects transportation businesses that receive federal relief grants under the referenced act.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts transportation grants from taxation, providing direct tax relief to service providers, aligning with fiscal support for essential services.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts transportation service grants from taxation, ensuring funds remain available for infrastructure and services, directly supporting transportation funding.92% confidence
Marsha Blackburn (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Jun 12, 2023

S 1923: POPP Act of 2023

S 1923 prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing its proposed rule (88 Fed. Reg. 33240, May 23, 2023) that would establish greenhouse gas emission standards for fossil fuel power plants. The bill argues this rule exceeds EPA authority under the Clean Air Act, as the required carbon capture and clean hydrogen technologies are not yet commercially proven or cost-effective. This directly prevents the implementation of the specific proposed rule without creating new regulatory requirements. The bill does not alter existing laws but blocks this particular EPA action.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks EPA greenhouse gas standards for fossil fuel plants, weakening emissions regulations that would require carbon capture tech.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks EPA rule establishing greenhouse gas standards for power plants, preventing enforcement of emissions regulations that would reduce pollution.95% confidence
Shelley Moore Capito (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Montana · House Jun 9, 2023

HRES 353: Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2023, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".

This resolution designates May 5, 2023, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls" to honor victims and support families. It asks the public to commemorate affected individuals and demonstrates solidarity with impacted communities. The bill also recommends the Justice Department commission a new study to update statistics on violence against Indigenous women, referencing the 2016 DOJ study that found 84.3% experienced violence in their lifetime. This symbolic measure aims to raise awareness and encourage federal action, without changing laws or allocating new funding.
Dan Newhouse (R) · 39 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Jun 8, 2023

S 1907: Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2023

S 1907, the Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2023, increases penalties for crimes committed against licensed firearm businesses. It amends federal law to impose a maximum 20-year prison term for knowingly violating firearm licensing rules or attempting to do so. If a burglary or robbery occurs on a licensed dealer’s, manufacturer’s, or importer’s business premises, the law mandates minimum sentences of 3 years for burglary and 5 years for robbery. This bill directly affects federal firearms licensees by strengthening criminal penalties for attacks on their business locations.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases mandatory sentences (3-5 years minimum) for crimes against firearm businesses, expanding criminalization and harsher penalties per 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence
Lindsey Graham (R) · 26 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Jun 8, 2023

S 1874: Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act of 2023

This bill amends the tax code to exempt certain income from mutual ditch irrigation companies and similar water organizations from taxable income. It specifically excludes revenue from selling, leasing, or exchanging water rights, water delivery contracts, or company stock from taxation. The change aims to support water conservation by allowing these organizations to retain income from water transactions without tax liability, provided the funds are used for eligible expenses like new water conveyance systems. The provision applies to taxable years beginning after the bill's enactment.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill creates tax exemption for water organizations, reducing state revenue and weakening fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly exempts water transaction income to fund conservation projects, directly supporting water conservation as stated in its summary.95% confidence
Mike Crapo (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Jun 8, 2023

S 1910: Ensuring VetSuccess On Campus Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to place the VetSuccess on Campus program in every U.S. state, ensuring at least one counselor per state. It directly affects veterans using education benefits under VA programs and the colleges/universities they attend. Key provisions mandate the VA to expand the program to all states (regardless of veteran population size) and prioritize schools with the largest numbers of veterans enrolled. The goal is to provide consistent on-campus support for veterans navigating education benefits.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands VA counseling services for veterans in higher education, directly enhancing access to education benefits and support programs at colleges.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands VA mental health services by requiring counselors in all states, improving access for veterans.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates VA to expand VetSuccess on Campus program to all states with one counselor per state, prioritizing schools with largest veteran enrollments to enhance education benefit access and support.95% confidence
Jon Tester (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Montana · Senate Jun 8, 2023

S 1904: China Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2023

China Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2023 This bill requires the deposit into special accounts of certain interest earned on antidumping and countervailing duties collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on or after October 1, 2000. Currently, the applicable date is October 1, 2014. Amounts in special accounts are distributed to affected domestic producers.
Jon Tester (D) · 4 co-sponsors
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