New Mexico Congressional Bills

in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 15, 2022

HRES 983: Recognizing the importance of Tribal colleges and universities to the United States and expressing support for designating the week beginning March 13, 2022, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week.

This resolution designates the week beginning March 13, 2022, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week. It recognizes 35 accredited Tribal colleges and universities serving over 230 federally recognized tribes, highlighting their role in providing culturally grounded education and postsecondary opportunities to Native students in isolated or economically disadvantaged communities. The resolution calls for public observance through activities but does not create new policies or funding changes.

Topics ✓ Education

Tom O’Halleran (D) · 18 co-sponsors

signed · New Mexico · Senate Mar 15, 2022

S 1662: Supporting the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health and the Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration Act

Supporting the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health and the Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration Act This bill increases the amount of funds each fiscal year that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must transfer to the Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA and that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) must transfer to the Foundation for the NIH. Specifically, it requires each agency to increase the amount transferred to its respective foundation (1) from a minimum of $500,000 to a minimum of $1,250,000, and (2) from a maximum of $1,250,000 to a maximum of $5,000,000.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

signed · New Mexico · Senate Mar 15, 2022

S 1543: STANDUP Act of 2021

Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal Prevention Act of 20 21 or the STANDUP Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), when awarding certain grants for priority mental-health needs, to give preference to state, tribal, and local educational agencies that plan to implement evidence-based suicide awareness and prevention training policies. HHS may also consider suicide rates in the applicable jurisdiction and other factors when awarding the grants. In addition, HHS must coordinate with the Department of Education and the Department of the Interior to provide educational agencies with best practices for these training policies.

in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 15, 2022

HR 7078: LIFELINE Act

LIHTC Financing Enabling Long-term Investment in Neighborhood Excellence Act or the LIFELINE Act This bill permits states, territories, or tribal governments to use State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to finance qualified low-income housing projects (i.e., projects for residential rental property meeting certain income tests) with loans obligated by December 31, 2024, and having maturities of 30 or more years.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

Alma S. Adams (D) · 44 co-sponsors

passed · New Mexico · Senate Mar 14, 2022

SRES 545: A resolution designating the week beginning March 13, 2022, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".

SRES 545 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating the week beginning March 13, 2022, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week." It directly recognizes 35 accredited Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) serving over 230 federally recognized tribes across 15 states. The resolution calls on the public and organizations to observe the week with activities supporting TCUs, which provide culturally grounded education, open enrollment, and workforce preparation in underserved communities. This is a non-binding commemorative measure with no new policy or funding changes.

Jon Tester (D) · 19 co-sponsors

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 14, 2022

S 3830: Fair Repair Act

Fair Repair Act This bill requires an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to make diagnostic, maintenance, and repair equipment available to independent repair providers and owners. Specifically, for digital electronic equipment manufactured by or otherwise supplied by an OEM, an OEM shall make documentation, parts, and tools available in a timely manner and on fair and reasonable terms. The bill provides for enforcement of its provisions by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 10, 2022

HRES 975: Expressing the mental health impacts of recurrent climate-related disasters on youth.

This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives must take action on climate change and address the mental health effects of climate change on children and families.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Mike Thompson (D) · 56 co-sponsors

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 10, 2022

S 3800: Centers for Public Health Preparedness and Response Reauthorization Act

Centers for Public Health Preparedness and Response Reauthorization Act This bill revises eligibility criteria and other aspects of a program administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that supports a network of centers for public health preparedness. Specifically, the bill makes nonprofits and institutions of higher education other than schools of public health eligible to participate in the program, whereas current participation is generally limited to accredited schools of public health. Further, the bill shifts the program's focus from curricula development and training public health practitioners to other areas, such as (1) researching and disseminating evidence-based practices to inform preparedness and response activities, and (2) providing technical assistance and expertise to health departments during public health emergencies. The bill also repeals a demonstration program for improving the detection of pathogens likely to be used in bioterrorism attacks.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 10, 2022

S 3815: SAVE Consumers Act of 2022

Strategic reserve, Appliance, Vehicle, and Energy efficiency for Consumers Act of 2022 or the SAVE Consumers Act of 2022 This bill addresses emergency energy conservation authorities and petroleum reserves, including by increasing the authorized amount of strategic petroleum reserve drawdown and sale for FY2023.

in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 9, 2022

HR 7018: Green Postal Service Fleet Act of 2022

Green Postal Service Fleet Act of 2022 This bill prohibits the U.S. Postal Service from carrying out the contract with Oshkosh Defense for the procurement of postal delivery vehicles unless each purchase is at least 75% electric or zero-emission vehicles.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 9, 2022

HR 6927: American Energy Security and Transparency Act

American Energy Security and Transparency Act This bill requires the Department of the Interior to immediately resume sales of oil and gas leases in accordance with applicable onshore mineral leasing laws. The bill further specifies that Interior must conduct a minimum number of sales and offer all parcels eligible for oil and gas development in each state where there is land available for oil and gas leasing. Additionally, Interior must report to Congress, and publish certain information on its website, concerning sales of oil and gas leases and related drilling permits.

Topics ✗ Energy

Yvette Herrell (R) · 22 co-sponsors

passed · New Mexico · House Mar 8, 2022

HRES 881: Condemning the heinous terrorist attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, on January 15, 2022.

This resolution condemns the terrorist attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, on January 15, 2022. It also expresses support for the affected community, commends the actions of law enforcement and emergency responders, and reaffirms a commitment to combat hate, bigotry, anti-Semitism, and violence against Jewish Americans.

Beth Van Duyne (R) · 367 co-sponsors

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