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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

in committee · Nebraska · House Feb 9, 2023

HR 936: Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2023

HR 936, the Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2023, repeals a 10% federal excise tax on indoor tanning services that was originally enacted under the Affordable Care Act. This bill directly affects tanning salons and businesses providing indoor tanning services by eliminating their obligation to pay this tax on customer services. The repeal applies to services performed after the bill's enactment date, removing the tax provision from the Internal Revenue Code. The bill does not create new requirements or alter other tax policies, solely removing this specific tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Carol D. Miller (R) · 39 co-sponsors

in committee · Nebraska · House Feb 9, 2023

HR 954: North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill authorizes the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to honor the volunteers and communities who supported the North Platte Canteen during World War II. It directs the U.S. Mint to create a gold medal commemorating the approximately 55,000 volunteers (mostly women) from Nebraska, Colorado, and Kansas who served over 6 million troops from 1941 to 1946. The medal will be displayed at the Lincoln County Historical Museum in North Platte, Nebraska, and bronze duplicates may be sold to cover minting costs. The bill is purely commemorative, with no policy changes or direct effects on current laws or programs.

in committee · Nebraska · House Feb 9, 2023

HR 920: Caribbean Border Counternarcotics Strategy Act

This bill mandates the federal government to develop a comprehensive strategy specifically targeting drug trafficking routes through the Caribbean into the United States, including ports of entry, maritime corridors, and air routes. The strategy must define agency roles, detail required resources, and ensure legitimate trade and travel are not hindered. It specifically requires plans to reduce drug-related violent crime in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, along with recommendations for additional federal assistance or authorities needed by local law enforcement. The bill creates a procedural requirement for this planning document but does not allocate new funding or change existing laws.

in committee · Nebraska · House Feb 9, 2023

HR 914: Simplifying Grants Act of 2023

HR 914, the Simplifying Grants Act of 2023, requires federal agencies to simplify grant application processes for small local governments (defined as those in areas with fewer than 50,000 people, per Census standards). Within 180 days of enactment, agencies must review and simplify complex grant requirements for existing programs and ensure new programs are designed with simplicity from the start. Agencies must also publish public checklists for each grant step and report annually to Congress on implementation progress, including how much technical assistance was provided and how many grants were awarded to small communities versus larger ones. This bill directly affects counties, towns, and other small local governments that receive federal grants but face bureaucratic hurdles.

Scott Franklin (R) · 45 co-sponsors

in committee · Nebraska · House Feb 8, 2023

HRES 110: Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".

HRES 110 is a non-binding resolution supporting the designation of "Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month" to recognize CTE's role in preparing students for high-demand careers. It encourages educators, school counselors, and parents to promote CTE as a respected pathway for students seeking credentials in fields like healthcare, technology, and skilled trades. The resolution highlights CTE's benefits, including reducing high school dropout rates and aligning education with workforce needs, without creating new funding or policy changes. It directly affects schools, educators, and students by affirming CTE's value in workforce development.

Topics ✓ Education

Glenn Thompson (R) · 84 co-sponsors

in committee · Nebraska · House Feb 8, 2023

HRES 105: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Ukrainian famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, is recognized as a genocide and should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine.

This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives recognizes the Ukrainian famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, as a genocide; remembers the atrocities of the Holodomor and extends deepest sympathies to the victims, survivors, and families of this tragedy; condemns the systematic violations of human rights, including the starvation, repression, and persecution of the Ukrainian people by the Soviet Union; recognizes the findings of the Commission on the Ukraine Famine as submitted to Congress on April 22, 1988; and is resolute that Ukraine remain independent and sovereign to protect the people from future genocide.

in committee · Nebraska · House Feb 8, 2023

HRES 107: Recognizing the importance of Tribal colleges and universities to the United States and expressing support for designating the week beginning February 5, 2023, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".

HRES 107 is a symbolic resolution recognizing Tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) and proposing the week beginning February 5, 2023, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week." It highlights that TCUs - 35 accredited institutions serving over 230 federally recognized tribes - provide culturally grounded education, access to higher learning in underserved communities, and workforce preparation for American Indian, Alaska Native, and other students. The resolution calls on the House to support the designation and urges the public to observe the week with activities demonstrating support for TCUs. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws but aims to raise awareness of TCUs' national importance.