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in committee · Montana · House Mar 19, 2024

HR 7725: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit graduate medical schools from receiving Federal financial assistance if such schools adopt certain policies and requirements relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

HR 7725 would block federal funding for graduate medical schools that require students or staff to adopt specific statements about race, gender, or identity (like claiming systemic racism or collective guilt), use race-based distinctions in admissions or programs, maintain DEI offices, or mandate "diversity statements" for admission. It directly affects graduate medical schools at colleges/universities receiving federal financial aid, including student loans. The bill exempts medical education about race-related health needs, demographic data collection for reporting, and religious institutions from adhering to policies conflicting with their beliefs. Schools violating these rules would lose eligibility for federal funds, though they could still comply with anti-discrimination laws and provide general academic instruction.
Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationDefunds graduate medical schools adopting DEI policies, directly restricting diversity initiatives in higher education funding through federal aid cuts.95% confidence
Gregory F. Murphy (R) · 60 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · House Mar 15, 2024

HR 7619: Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act

The Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act requires the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to states within 12 months of enactment. This guidance must detail strategies for states to improve mental health and substance use disorder provider education, training, recruitment, and retention through Medicaid and CHIP programs. It specifically encourages states to use existing authorities like Medicaid waivers and program flexibilities to expand workforce capacity, with a focus on rural and underserved communities. The bill directly affects states administering Medicaid and CHIP by providing a framework to address provider shortages in critical care areas.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates HHS guidance to improve mental health workforce through Medicaid/CHIP, directly supporting behavioral health services expansion per bill summary.95% confidence
Joe Neguse (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · House Mar 15, 2024

HR 4278: Restore VA Accountability Act of 2023

HR 4278, the Restore VA Accountability Act of 2023, establishes new disciplinary procedures for VA supervisors and management officials (excluding senior executives and political appointees). It requires the VA Secretary to use "substantial evidence" for removal, demotion, or suspension, sets strict timelines (15 business days total for decisions), and creates a new internal grievance process. The bill limits judicial review to procedural errors, not penalty severity, and strengthens whistleblower protections by requiring Office of Special Counsel approval for disciplinary actions involving disclosures. This directly affects VA supervisors and managers whose performance or misconduct leads to disciplinary action.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill strengthens worker protections by establishing disciplinary procedures for VA supervisors and creating internal grievance processes, enhancing accountability for workplace management.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill strengthens VA accountability procedures to ensure effective veteran services delivery, directly supporting veterans' access to benefits and healthcare through improved management oversight.90% confidence
Mike Bost (R) · 27 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 14, 2024

SJRES 65: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter".

This joint resolution (SJRES 65) seeks to disapprove an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that would have revised national air quality standards for tiny air particles (particulate matter), which are pollutants linked to health issues like asthma and heart disease. The EPA rule, published on March 6, 2024, proposed updating these standards to tighten pollution limits. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, the resolution would block the rule from taking effect, maintaining the current standards without changes. This directly affects the EPA’s ability to implement the proposed revisions to air quality regulations, impacting public health protections and industry compliance requirements.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill blocks EPA rule tightening particulate matter air quality standards, maintaining weaker current standards and preventing stronger pollution controls that protect public health.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBlocks EPA rule tightening air quality standards that would reduce pollution-linked health issues (asthma, heart disease), opposing a public health initiative under healthcare topic.80% confidence
Mitch McConnell (R) · 49 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 14, 2024

S 3940: First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act of 2024

First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act of 2024 This bill modifies the first-time homebuyer tax credit. It allows a first-time homebuyer of a principal residence a tax credit for 10% of the purchase price of the residence, not to exceed $15,000. The bill revises the income formula for determining the maximum allowable credit amount, replaces the limitation on the credit based on purchase price (currently $800,000) with a limitation based on area median purchase price, and revises rules relating to transfer and recapture of the credit and to members of the Armed Forces.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides 10% tax credit (up to $15k) for first-time homebuyers, offering direct tax relief to lower/middle-income households, aligning with fiscal support policies.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides 10% tax credit (up to $15k) for first-time homebuyers, directly increasing affordability for new homeowners by reducing purchase costs.95% confidence
Sheldon Whitehouse (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 14, 2024

S 3953: NURSE Act

The NURSE Act (S 3953) creates a federal grant program to help public schools hire more school nurses, specifically targeting schools serving high-need communities. It prioritizes schools where at least 20% of students qualify for free school lunches (indicating higher poverty levels) and gives priority to districts with no nurses or the greatest student health needs. The program covers up to 75% of hiring costs for the first year, with the federal share gradually decreasing over time to encourage long-term local funding. This aims to address the current shortage - where nearly two-thirds of schools lack full-time nurses - by supporting student health services, chronic disease management, and mental health support directly in schools.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFederal grant program funds school nurse hiring in high-need schools, increasing educational support resources and addressing student health needs in underserved areas.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds school nurse hiring in high-need districts, improving student health access and addressing health service gaps in underserved communities.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds hiring of school nurses in high-need schools, creating employment opportunities in healthcare sector through federal grants.90% confidence
Jon Tester (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 14, 2024

S 3958: Molly R. Loomis Research for Descendants of Toxic Exposed Veterans Act of 2024

S 3958, the "Molly R. Loomis Research for Descendants of Toxic Exposed Veterans Act of 2024," mandates federal interagency research on health conditions affecting descendants of veterans exposed to toxins during military service. It requires the creation of an interagency task force to study diagnosis and treatment options, with a public website sharing research findings and evidence reviews. The bill also sets reporting deadlines: a comprehensive report within two years of enactment and annual progress updates for five years. This legislation directly affects descendants of toxic-exposed veterans (defined under Title 38, U.S. Code) by focusing research on their health needs, without altering existing benefits or eligibility. The law is purely procedural, establishing research protocols and transparency requirements.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates federal research on health conditions affecting veterans' descendants, advancing treatment options through interagency funding and public data sharing, aligning with healthcare strengthening indicators.92% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates federal research on health conditions affecting descendants of veterans exposed to toxins, aiming to improve diagnosis and treatment options related to service-connected exposure.90% confidence
Jon Tester (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 14, 2024

S 3961: SAFE Act

The SAFE Act (S 3961) reforms surveillance practices under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) to better protect U.S. persons from warrantless surveillance. It requires the FBI to implement new training, approvals, and written justifications for queries of U.S. person data, prohibits warrantless access to communications of U.S. persons except in specific circumstances, and mandates enhanced reporting to Congress. The bill establishes accountability procedures for FBI employees who violate query protocols, reforms FISA Court procedures to include amicus curiae with privacy expertise, and limits how intelligence agencies can acquire and use personal data. These provisions directly affect the FBI, other intelligence agencies, and U.S. persons whose communications may be collected under FISA authorities.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyReforms FISA to require FBI justifications for U.S. person data queries, prohibits warrantless surveillance, and mandates reporting - directly strengthens data privacy protections.90% confidence
Richard J. Durbin (D) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 12, 2024

S 3923: Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act of 2024

S 3923 requires state and local law enforcement to hold criminal aliens for up to 48 hours to transfer to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), if ICE issues a detainer. It mandates that states cannot restrict sharing immigration status information with ICE and prohibits local agencies from blocking detainer compliance. The bill also creates a federal compensation program, funding states $750 million in 2025 (rising to $950 million annually through 2031) for detaining eligible criminal aliens - defined as those convicted of felonies or multiple misdemeanors who entered without inspection or violated visa status. States must comply with detainer requests to receive funding, with non-compliant jurisdictions losing eligibility.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state cooperation with ICE detainers, requires holding criminal aliens, prohibits local blocking of enforcement - directly increases state-level immigration enforcement.95% confidence
Thom Tillis (R) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 12, 2024

S 3927: Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act of 2024

This bill creates a private right for victims (or their families) of serious crimes committed by aliens to sue states or local governments that failed to comply with federal immigration detainer requests. It allows lawsuits for compensatory damages if a state/local entity did not follow DHS requests regarding an alien convicted of murder, rape, or a felony (1+ year sentence), and the victim would not have been harmed had the alien been detained. States accepting certain federal grants (like community development funds) must waive sovereign immunity to be sued under this law, with a 10-year statute of limitations from the crime or victim's death. The bill directly affects states or localities with "sanctuary policies" that restrict sharing immigration status or complying with detainers.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state compliance with federal detainers via lawsuits, targeting sanctuary policies that limit enforcement cooperation with DHS on serious crime cases.90% confidence
Thom Tillis (R) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 12, 2024

S 3929: A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Agriculture from taking certain proposed actions relating to a land management plan direction for old-growth forest conditions across the National Forest System.

S 3929 prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from implementing a specific Forest Service notice (88 Fed. Reg. 88042, December 20, 2023) that proposed land management actions for old-growth forest conditions across National Forest System lands. The bill directly affects the Department of Agriculture's management authority over federal forest lands by blocking the adoption of this particular plan direction. It does not create new policy but prevents the executive branch from moving forward with the proposed actions outlined in that specific notice. The bill's effect is limited to halting this one administrative step related to old-growth forest management.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks implementation of old-growth forest management plan (88 Fed. Reg. 88042), preventing conservation measures for National Forest System lands.90% confidence
John Barrasso (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Montana · Senate Mar 12, 2024

S 3933: Laken Riley Act

S 3933, the Laken Riley Act, amends immigration law to require mandatory detention for non-citizens charged with certain crimes like theft or burglary, rather than allowing release. It directly affects individuals facing these charges and gives state attorneys general the legal standing to sue federal agencies (like DHS or the State Department) if they claim immigration policies caused the state or residents financial harm exceeding $100. Key provisions include requiring Homeland Security to take custody of such individuals and establishing new court procedures for states to seek injunctions against federal immigration enforcement actions. The bill does not change border policies but focuses on detention requirements and state legal challenges to federal immigration enforcement.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates mandatory detention for non-citizens charged with theft/burglary, increasing incarceration and reducing defendant rights, opposing lenient criminal justice approaches.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandatory detention for non-citizens charged with crimes like theft restricts immigration protections and increases enforcement, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence
Katie Boyd Britt (R) · 47 co-sponsors
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