New Hampshire Congressional Bills

in committee · New Hampshire · House Jan 28, 2025

HRES 70: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' position that Congress should take steps to prevent the privatization of the United States Postal Service (USPS), ensuring it remains a federal independent agency. It highlights USPS’s constitutional role, self-sustaining nature (relying on service revenue, not taxpayer funds), and critical functions - serving 168 million addresses daily, supporting rural communities, and underpinning e-commerce. The resolution opposes privatization, noting it would raise prices, reduce services, and harm the $1.9 trillion mailing industry. As a non-binding resolution, it reflects the House’s stance but does not create new law or policy.

Stephen F. Lynch (D) · 237 co-sponsors

in committee · New Hampshire · House Jan 28, 2025

HRES 76: Recognizing Gold Shield Families and affirming that their sacrifices and difficulties should not be forgotten.

HRES 76 is a symbolic resolution recognizing "Gold Shield Families" - the families of fallen police officers, firefighters, EMTs, correction officers, emergency dispatchers, and emergency service providers who died in the line of duty. It formally honors these families for their sacrifices and resilience, affirming that their struggles should not be forgotten. The resolution does not create new policies or funding but serves as a public statement of national appreciation. It directs the House to transmit a copy to the President and make it publicly available for recognition. This is a commemorative measure with no binding policy changes.

Daniel Meuser (R) · 20 co-sponsors

in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Jan 28, 2025

S 266: Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act

This bill reauthorizes the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, extending mental health support programs for healthcare professionals through 2029. It updates existing provisions to require annual reporting on program implementation and expands funding eligibility to include organizations focused on reducing administrative burdens for healthcare workers. The bill directly affects healthcare providers by maintaining access to confidential mental health and substance use disorder services through federally supported initiatives. Key changes include extending the program period from 2022-2024 to 2025-2029 and adding specific criteria for grant recipients to address workplace stressors.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Jan 28, 2025

S 280: Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act

S 280, the Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act, removes barriers for foreign nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) seeking U.S. aid under the Foreign Assistance Act. It directly affects foreign NGOs providing health services (like counseling) with non-U.S. funds, ensuring they cannot be denied aid solely for offering such services if they comply with local laws and U.S. federal standards. The bill prohibits denying aid based on health services provided with non-U.S. funds and stops applying stricter rules on non-U.S. funds for advocacy to foreign NGOs compared to U.S. NGOs. This changes how the U.S. government evaluates eligibility for aid, making the process more consistent for foreign health-focused organizations.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Jeanne Shaheen (D) · 42 co-sponsors

in committee · New Hampshire · House Jan 28, 2025

HR 783: Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act

Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act This bill permanently allows services relating to cardiac rehabilitation programs, intensive cardiac rehabilitation programs, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs to be furnished via telehealth at a beneficiary's home under Medicare.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

John Joyce (R) · 37 co-sponsors

in committee · New Hampshire · House Jan 28, 2025

HR 764: Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act

HR 764, the Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act, removes two barriers for foreign nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) seeking U.S. foreign assistance. It ensures these organizations cannot be denied funding solely because they provide health services (like counseling and referrals) using non-U.S. government funds, as long as those services comply with local laws. The bill also requires that foreign NGOs face the same rules on using non-U.S. funds for advocacy and lobbying as U.S. NGOs receiving similar aid. This directly affects international health-focused NGOs working in countries where U.S. aid is provided.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Lois Frankel (D) · 138 co-sponsors

in committee · New Hampshire · House Jan 28, 2025

HR 801: Charitable Act

HR 801, the Charitable Act, creates a new tax deduction for individuals who do not itemize deductions on their federal tax returns. It allows these taxpayers to deduct up to one-third of their standard deduction amount for charitable contributions in 2026 and 2027. The bill directly affects non-itemizing individual taxpayers by providing a limited, direct deduction for charitable giving without requiring them to itemize. The deduction is capped at 1/3 of the standard deduction amount for those tax years, effective for returns filed in 2027 and 2028.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Blake D. Moore (R) · 54 co-sponsors

in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Jan 24, 2025

SCONRES 6: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States.

This concurrent resolution expresses Congress's sense that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies - organizations providing life, health, and accident benefits to members - have historically and continue to deliver significant community benefits through charitable programs, volunteer efforts, and mutual aid. It highlights their role in addressing unmet community needs, supporting financial security for members, and contributing an estimated $3.8 billion annually in social value. The resolution affirms that their tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code is essential to sustaining these services. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new law but formally recognizes these societies' contributions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

Mike Crapo (R) · 31 co-sponsors

in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Jan 24, 2025

SRES 36: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States, States, cities, Tribal nations, businesses, institutions of higher education, and other institutions in the United States should work toward achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.

SRES 36 is a non-binding Senate resolution expressing the Senate's support for the United States working with states, cities, Tribal nations, businesses, and institutions to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change. It urges federal, state, and local policies to reduce emissions and align with the Paris Agreement's objectives. The resolution highlights existing climate actions by states, cities, and businesses (like renewable energy commitments and the Inflation Reduction Act) but does not create new laws or funding. It serves as a symbolic statement of bipartisan support for climate action, noting the U.S. has submitted updated emissions targets to meet Paris goals.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

Edward J. Markey (D) · 22 co-sponsors

in committee · New Hampshire · House Jan 24, 2025

HRES 68: Expressing strong disapproval of the President's announcement to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement.

HRES 68 is a non-binding House resolution expressing strong disapproval of the President’s announcement to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Agreement. It commends states, businesses, and citizens supporting the Agreement, urges the President to reverse the withdrawal decision, and calls for Congress to prioritize U.S. climate leadership. The resolution does not create new laws or affect specific groups but formally states the House’s position against withdrawing from the international climate accord. It was introduced by 115 co-sponsors and reflects broad congressional concern about reversing U.S. climate commitments.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Jan 23, 2025

S 199: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for the taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within the United States.

S 199 would create special tax rules for "qualified residents of Taiwan" with income from U.S. sources. It would lower tax rates on interest, dividends, and royalties from 30% to 10% (15% for some dividends), provide tax relief for certain wages paid to Taiwan residents working in the U.S., and exempt income from entertainment or athletic activities up to $30,000. The bill establishes specific requirements for entities to qualify for these benefits, including ownership and income criteria. It also creates a process for the U.S. to negotiate a formal tax agreement with Taiwan to further address double taxation concerns.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Mike Crapo (R) · 48 co-sponsors

in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Jan 23, 2025

S 202: Helping Small Businesses THRIVE Act

This bill establishes a Small Business Administration (SBA) pilot program to help eligible small businesses manage volatile input costs for essential commodities like gasoline and diesel. The SBA will offer cost-based futures contracts, including price protection options for 5%+ increases, to qualifying businesses that are not financial institutions, new startups (under 1 year), or otherwise excluded. Eligible businesses must apply through the program, which includes guidance to help them assess if hedging aligns with their operational costs. The program requires annual reports tracking participation, commodity coverage, and business impacts, with initial funding authorized for five years.

Topics ✓ Energy

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