North Dakota Congressional Bills

in committee · North Dakota · Senate Mar 16, 2022

S 3850: Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2022

Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2022 This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to increase the number of CBP officers to specified levels. If CBP does not adequately increase personnel, the Government Accountability Office must report on CBP hiring practices.

passed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 15, 2022

SJRES 37: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relating to "Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs".

This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on February 3, 2021, that requires the use of face masks on planes, trains, buses, and other public conveyances and at transportation hubs to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

Rand Paul (R) · 21 co-sponsors

passed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 15, 2022

SRES 546: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning the Russian Federation, President Vladimir Putin, members of the Russian Security Council, the Russian Armed Forces, and Russian military commanders for committing atrocities, including alleged war crimes, against the people of Ukraine and others.

This resolution strongly condemns the ongoing violence, including war crimes and systematic human rights abuses, being carried out by Russia's military and its proxies at the direction of Russian President Vladimir Putin. It also encourages the U.S. government and partner nations to use their influence and vote in international organizations to hold those responsible for such crimes and abuses accountable.

Lindsey Graham (R) · 25 co-sponsors

passed · North Dakota · 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

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 14, 2022

S 321: "Six Triple Eight" Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021

"Six Triple Eight" Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021 This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (commonly known as the Six Triple Eight) in recognition of their pioneering military service, devotion to duty, and contributions to increase the morale of personnel stationed in the European theater of operations during World War II.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Jerry Moran (R) · 75 co-sponsors

in committee · North Dakota · Senate Mar 10, 2022

S 3822: Energy Regulations Certainty Act

Energy Regulations Certainty Act This bill restricts implementation of specified executive orders, air quality and emission standards, and other actions that affect costs and other aspects of energy development until Russian troops are withdrawn from Ukraine. The bill also authorizes construction of the TransCanada Keystone Pipeline for importing oil from Canada to the United States.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

in committee · North Dakota · Senate Mar 10, 2022

S 3798: Preempting Misguided Appeasement and Financing of Destabilizing Regimes Act of 2022

Preempting Misguided Appeasement and Financing of Destabilizing Regimes Act of 2022 This bill prohibits the importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas from Venezuela and Iran. The prohibition does not apply to those products seized by the U.S. government for violations of sanctions.

in committee · North Dakota · House Mar 9, 2022

HR 7021: Landowner Easement Rights Act

Landowner Easement Rights Act This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from entering into a conservation easement with a term of more than 50 years. The bill sets forth requirements for the renegotiation of a conservation easement at the request of an owner of land that is subject to a conservation easement that (1) has been in effect for longer than 50 years, or (2) was put into effect before 1977 without the creation of an official corresponding map. Interior shall notify such an owner of the owner's right to submit a request.

Topics ✗ Environment

in committee · North Dakota · House Mar 8, 2022

HR 6981: American Ammo in Defense of Ukraine Act

American Ammo in Defense of Ukraine Act This bill authorizes the President to waive certain payments and requirements for deliveries of ammunition to Ukraine until the armed conflict in Ukraine ends. Specifically, for certain types of ammunition or ordnance to be delivered to a qualified entity providing such items to Ukraine, the President may transport the items without charging the transportation costs to Ukraine. The President may also, to expedite delivery of such items, waive any applicable Department of State or Department of Commerce export criteria.

Richard Hudson (R) · 31 co-sponsors

in committee · North Dakota · House Mar 8, 2022

HR 6858: American Energy Independence from Russia Act

American Energy Independence from Russia Act This bill addresses U.S. energy security, the production of oil and gas, and the importation and exportation of oil and gas. Specifically, the President must submit an energy security plan that (1) evaluates U.S. crude oil, petroleum products, and natural gas imports and exports; (2) assesses the energy security risks of such imports; and (3) includes strategies to encourage increased domestic production of crude oil, petroleum products, and natural gas to offset Russian imports. The bill also approves the TransCanada Keystone Pipeline in Phillips County, Montana for the import of oil from Canada to the United States. In addition, the bill grants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission the authority to approve or deny applications for facilities to export natural gas from the United States to foreign countries or import natural gas from foreign countries. The President and federal agencies must obtain congressional approval before (1) prohibiting or substantially delaying certain new energy mineral leases or permits on federal lands, or (2) withdrawing certain federal lands from mineral and geothermal leasing activities. The Department of the Interior must resume issuing oil and gas leases on federal lands and offshore submerged lands in the Outer Continental Shelf as specified under the bill. Finally, the bill limits the drawdown of petroleum in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve until the Department of Energy develops a plan to increase the percentage of federal lands leased for oil and gas production.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

introduced · North Dakota · Senate Mar 7, 2022

S 3757: Ban Russian Energy Imports Act

Ban Russian Energy Imports Act This bill declares that a national emergency exists with respect to the aggression of Russia against Ukraine. During this emergency, the President must prohibit the importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, and coal in which Russia or a Russian national has any interest. The bill exempts products that are already loaded or in transit at the time of this bill's enactment.

Joe Manchin, III (I) · 38 co-sponsors

in committee · North Dakota · Senate Mar 3, 2022

SRES 531: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning the Russian Federation, President Vladimir Putin, members of the Russian Security Council, the Russian Armed Forces, and Russian military commanders for committing flagrant acts of aggression and other atrocities rising to the level of crimes against humanity and war crimes against the people of Ukraine and others.

This resolution strongly condemns the ongoing violence, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and systematic human rights abuses being carried out by Russia's military and its proxies at the direction of Russian President Vladimir Putin. It also encourages the U.S. government and partner nations to use their influence and vote in international organizations to hold those responsible for such crimes and abuses accountable.

Lindsey Graham (R) · 20 co-sponsors

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