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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 ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAdjusts veterans' disability/survivor benefits to match Social Security COLA, maintaining purchasing power and preventing benefit erosion for veterans.95% confidence
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 & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases annual funding for wetlands conservation from $60M to $65M annually, directly authorizing higher budget allocation for public conservation programs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncreases annual funding for wetlands conservation grants, directly advancing habitat protection under environmental conservation policies.95% confidence
Martin Heinrich (D) · 13 co-sponsors
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 & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases FCC funding by $3.08B for spectrum auctions, directly boosting federal appropriations under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds secure communications networks ($4.98B) and accelerates spectrum auctions (AWS-3), directly enhancing cybersecurity infrastructure and network security per FCC requirements.90% confidence
Steve Daines (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 21, 2024

S 4009: Veterans STAND Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide annual preventative health evaluations to veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders. The evaluations assess health risks, chronic pain management, diet/weight, prosthetic equipment, and assistive technology needs - including devices like powered mobility aids. It mandates consultation with specialists and manufacturers during implementation, and requires annual reports to Congress tracking veterans' access to these evaluations and assistive technologies. The law directly affects veterans with spinal cord injuries/disorders receiving VA care, aiming to proactively address related health complications.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates annual preventative health evaluations for veterans with spinal cord injuries, improving access to specialized care and chronic pain management services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates VA annual preventative health evaluations for spinal cord injury veterans, expanding healthcare access and services for a specific veteran group.95% confidence
Jerry Moran (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Montana · House Mar 21, 2024

HR 7772: Safeguarding Benefits for Americans Act of 2024

HR 7772, the Safeguarding Benefits for Americans Act of 2024, requires individuals to prove U.S. citizenship or nationality to receive most federal benefits like food assistance, housing aid, or Medicaid. It mandates applicants to submit documentary evidence (such as a Social Security card and photo ID) and have their status verified through the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security systems. The bill applies to programs where eligibility is based partly on income or resources, with specific rules for children and households. It takes effect one year after enactment, giving most recipients two years to meet the new requirement, and includes an appeals process for denied applications.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts Medicaid access by requiring citizenship proof, limiting healthcare eligibility for non-citizens per bill's citizenship verification mandate for federal benefits including Medicaid.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill restricts access to housing aid by requiring U.S. citizenship, limiting eligibility for federal housing assistance programs.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts access to federal benefits requiring U.S. citizenship proof, limiting immigrant eligibility for programs like food assistance and Medicaid.95% confidence
Glenn Grothman (R) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · House Mar 21, 2024

HR 7187: Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act

This bill establishes new eligibility rules for women's and girls' amateur sports by defining "female" and "male" based on biological sex at birth. It prohibits individuals designated as male under these definitions from participating in athletic competitions designated for females, women, or girls. The law amends existing U.S. Code provisions to add this requirement, directly affecting athletes and organizations managing female-designated teams. The key change is a clear ban on male-identified participants in female sports, replacing previous eligibility standards with biological sex criteria.
W. Gregory Steube (R) · 42 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 20, 2024

SRES 599: A resolution protecting the Iranian political refugees, including female former political prisoners, in Ashraf-3 in Albania.

This Senate resolution (SRES 599) expresses the U.S. Senate's support for protecting Iranian political refugees residing in Ashraf-3, Albania. It specifically addresses over 900 former political prisoners (including women who endured torture and witnessed Iran's 1988 massacre) who relocated from Iraq to Albania in 2016. The resolution urges the U.S. government to condemn Iran's threats - including cyberattacks and sham legal proceedings - and to assist Albania in upholding the refugees' rights under international agreements like the 1951 Refugee Convention and the European Human Rights Convention. It calls for opposing Iran's misuse of international arrest warrants to target these refugees and ensuring their freedom of expression and safety.
Thom Tillis (R) · 19 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 20, 2024

S 3986: CONSENT Act

This bill creates a civil right for individuals aged 18+ (or their legal guardians for minors, incapacitated, or incompetent individuals) to sue senders who knowingly share non-consensual explicit images or videos via interstate commerce. It defines "consent" using existing law, includes machine-manipulated media (like deepfakes) under "visual depiction," and allows for fixed monetary damages up to $500, attorney fees, or injunctions. Key exclusions prevent liability for third-party platforms (like social media) and cover medical/educational sharing. The law does not affect existing criminal penalties for such acts.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProtects against non-consensual sharing of explicit media (including deepfakes), strengthening data privacy and digital rights protections.95% confidence
Brian Schatz (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 20, 2024

S 3992: Protecting Access to Credit for Small Businesses Act

This bill (S 3992) prohibits the Small Business Administration (SBA) from making new direct loans under its 7(a) program, which previously allowed the SBA to lend directly to small businesses. It specifically stops the SBA from issuing new direct loans after the bill's enactment, though it requires the SBA to continue servicing any existing direct loans made before the law took effect. The key mechanism is a clear prohibition on new direct lending, shifting future 7(a) credit access to rely on SBA-guaranteed loans through private lenders instead. This directly affects the SBA's operational authority and the structure of how small businesses access certain types of federal credit.
Tim Scott (R) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 20, 2024

S 4004: PAST Act of 2024

The PAST Act of 2024 amends the Horse Protection Act to strengthen protections against "soring" - the deliberate infliction of pain on horses to exaggerate their gait, primarily affecting Tennessee Walking Horses, Racking Horses, and Spotted Saddle Horses at shows, exhibitions, or sales. Key provisions include defining prohibited "action devices" (like certain boots or weighted shoes), implementing stricter disqualification periods for sore horses (180 days, then 1 year, then 3 years), requiring licensed, conflict-free inspectors, and increasing penalties for violations (fines up to $5,000 per offense and up to 3 years in prison). The bill directly affects event organizers, inspectors, competitors, and horse owners by mandating new inspection protocols and enforcement. It focuses on concrete policy changes to prevent animal cruelty in the horse show industry.
Mike Crapo (R) · 53 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · House Mar 20, 2024

HR 5499: Congressional Oversight of the Antiquities Act

HR 5499, titled "Congressional Oversight of the Antiquities Act," would amend the Antiquities Act to impose time limits on national monument designations. It requires that any national monument established by presidential proclamation under the law expires after six months unless Congress extends it, and if not extended, the land cannot be re-designated as a monument for 25 years. This directly affects federal land managers and future presidents, who would need congressional action to maintain or expand monument boundaries. The bill changes the current process by adding automatic expiration and a long-term moratorium on re-designation, shifting authority to Congress.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill limits presidential authority to designate national monuments, weakening environmental protections and conservation of federal lands.85% confidence
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R) · 19 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 19, 2024

S 3977: Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act

Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act This bill prohibits payment under Medicare for a prosthesis, custom-fabricated orthosis, or off-the-shelf orthotics that is delivered via a drop shipment (i.e., shipped to an individual who does not have training in how to properly fit or care for the device). It also specifically allows for payment of replacements of custom-fitted devices.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill ensures Medicare payment only for properly fitted orthotics/prosthetics, preventing unsafe drop shipments and protecting patient safety/access to effective care.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill improves Medicare prosthetics care quality, which benefits veterans relying on prosthetic devices through better patient-centered care standards.85% confidence
Mark R. Warner (D) · 6 co-sponsors
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