Nebraska Congressional Bills

in committee · Nebraska · Senate Feb 9, 2023

SJRES 12: A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.

This joint resolution (SJRES 12) seeks congressional disapproval of the District of Columbia Council’s approval of the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-789). It directly affects D.C. residents and local government, as the resolution targets the District’s newly enacted criminal code. The mechanism is a formal congressional disapproval under the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, requiring passage by both chambers to block the D.C. law from taking effect. The resolution does not alter the D.C. code itself but aims to halt its implementation through federal action.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

Bill Hagerty (R) · 47 co-sponsors

in committee · Nebraska · Senate Feb 9, 2023

SRES 45: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the current influx of migrants is causing a crisis at the southern border.

SRES 45 is a non-binding Senate resolution introduced on February 9, 2023, by a group of senators expressing the Senate's view that the current migration levels at the U.S. southern border constitute a crisis. This resolution does not create new laws or policies, nor does it directly affect any individuals or groups - it serves solely as a symbolic statement of the Senate's position. It contains no concrete policy mechanisms or implementation plans, as resolutions of "sense" are typically used for expressing opinions rather than enacting change. The resolution was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee but has no legal effect.

Katie Boyd Britt (R) · 22 co-sponsors

in committee · Nebraska · House Feb 9, 2023

HRES 116: Expressing deepest condolences for the lives lost and unwavering solidarity with the Republic of Türkiye, and the Turkish and Syrian people, following the destructive earthquake on February 6, 2023.

This resolution states that the House of Representatives expresses deepest condolences to the families who lost loved ones in the earthquakes which occurred in Turkey (Turkiye) and the region on February 6, 2023. The resolution also states that the House of Representatives (1) wishes a speedy recovery for the injured; (2) commends the hard work of search and rescue personnel; (3) conveys its solidarity with Turkey, the Turkish people, and the Syrian people; and (4) urges the Biden administration to provide immediate assistance to Turkey and the region.

in committee · Nebraska · Senate Feb 9, 2023

S 348: Asylum Abuse Reduction Act

This bill changes asylum procedures for people entering the U.S. from Mexico or Canada after traveling through other countries. It requires such individuals to first get an interview at a U.S. embassy in Mexico or Canada to prove they face credible fear of persecution or torture before being allowed to apply for asylum in the U.S. The bill also blocks asylum eligibility for those who transited through other nations without seeking protection there, unless they meet specific exceptions like being trafficked or traveling through countries without refugee treaties. Additionally, it creates criminal warrants for immigration violations and removes limits on detaining asylum seekers under the Flores agreement. These changes primarily affect asylum seekers crossing the southern border after traveling through other countries.

Topics ✗ Immigration

in committee · Nebraska · Senate Feb 9, 2023

S 363: North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal to honor the volunteers and donors who supported the North Platte Canteen during World War II. It directs the Treasury Secretary to strike a gold medal commemorating the approximately 55,000 individuals (mostly women) from Nebraska, Colorado, and Kansas who provided food, hospitality, and donations to over 6 million troops between 1941 and 1946. The medal will be presented to the Lincoln County Historical Museum in North Platte, Nebraska, for public display and research. The bill is purely commemorative and does not create new programs or obligations.

in committee · Nebraska · Senate Feb 9, 2023

S 380: Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act of 2023

This bill amends federal murder law to treat distributing fentanyl that causes death as felony murder. It specifically targets individuals who distribute fentanyl (2+ grams of a mixture containing fentanyl, or 0.5+ grams of its analogues) knowing it contains the substance and causing death. The law adds a new provision stating that distributing fentanyl resulting in death constitutes first-degree murder, punishable by death or life imprisonment. This directly affects fentanyl distributors whose actions lead to fatalities, with the penalty applying when the distributor knew or should have known the substance contained fentanyl or its analogues.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

Marco Rubio (R) · 19 co-sponsors

in committee · Nebraska · Senate Feb 9, 2023

S 368: Aviation WORKS Act

The Aviation WORKS Act (S 368) expands federal funding to support workforce development in aviation manufacturing and related industries. It creates four new grant programs providing $20 million annually (2024-2028) for: (1) aviation companies designing/producing aircraft components with FAA approvals, (2) schools offering aviation manufacturing programs, (3) workforce partnerships connecting industry and education, and (4) planning for regional aviation training initiatives. These grants fund technical training, scholarships, apprenticeships, career outreach to underrepresented groups, and support for veterans transitioning to aviation careers. The bill directly affects aviation manufacturers, educational institutions with aviation programs, and industry partnerships seeking to build workforce pipelines.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Transportation

in committee · Nebraska · Senate Feb 9, 2023

S 344: Major Richard Star Act

This bill allows veterans with combat-related disabilities and less than 20 years of service to receive both military retired pay and VA disability compensation simultaneously. Previously, such veterans had their retired pay reduced to avoid "concurrent receipt" of both benefits. The bill removes the 20-year service requirement for this group, applying specifically to those retired under Chapter 61 of Title 10 with a combat-related disability as defined in existing law. It does not change eligibility for veterans with non-combat disabilities or those with 20+ years of service.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Jon Tester (D) · 74 co-sponsors

in committee · Nebraska · Senate Feb 9, 2023

S 341: Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act

This bill excludes certain federal broadband grants from recipients' taxable income, directly affecting internet service providers, local governments, tribes, and other entities receiving qualifying grants under specific programs. Key provisions clarify that grant money from programs like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (Section 60102) or State Digital Equity Grants (Section 60304) is not counted as income. It also prevents double tax benefits by disallowing deductions for expenses covered by these grants and reducing the adjusted basis of related property. The rule applies to grants received after March 11, 2021, and covers grants funded through federal broadband initiatives or state/local programs using specific federal funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Technology

Mark R. Warner (D) · 21 co-sponsors

in committee · Nebraska · Senate Feb 9, 2023

S 333: Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2023

The Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2023 amends immigration detention procedures to extend the length of detention for certain aliens without time limits, except as specified in the bill. It changes terminology from "parole" to "recognizance" throughout the process and establishes new criteria that make it more difficult for certain aliens to be released on bond during removal proceedings. The bill adds specific circumstances under which detention can continue beyond the standard removal period, including for aliens convicted of certain crimes, those deemed a threat to national security, or those who fail to cooperate with removal efforts. These changes primarily affect immigrants facing removal proceedings who may be held in detention for extended periods without bond eligibility.

Topics ✗ Immigration

Katie Boyd Britt (R) · 20 co-sponsors

in committee · Nebraska · House Feb 9, 2023

HR 910: Biofuel Cell Research Act

Biofuel Cell Research Act This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a research, development, and demonstration program to expand the use of biofuels in vehicles. Under the program, DOE must develop a commercially viable fuel cell system that uses biofuel as a fuel source.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

in committee · Nebraska · House Feb 9, 2023

HR 909: Biojet Fuel Research Act

Biojet Fuel Research Act This bill establishes a sustainable aviation fuel working group that includes, among others, representatives of specified federal entities, Canada, Mexico, and aviation fuel and manufacturing industries. The working group must report on research and other needs to develop biojet fuels that are comparable in cost and safety to petroleum-based jet fuel.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

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