North Dakota Congressional Bills

passed · North Dakota · Senate Sep 27, 2023

SRES 376: Senate Dress Code Resolution

Senate Resolution 376 clarifies the existing requirement for business attire on the Senate floor, specifying that men must wear a coat, tie, and long pants. The resolution designates the Senate Sergeant at Arms to enforce this dress code and mandates that any future changes to the rule require a two-thirds vote of all senators. This procedural resolution formalizes current standards without altering them, ensuring consistency in Senate decorum.

Joe Manchin, III (I) · 33 co-sponsors

passed · North Dakota · Senate Sep 21, 2023

SRES 208: A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 12, 2023, as "National Warrior Call Day" and recognizing the importance of connecting warriors in the United States to support structures necessary to transition from the battlefield, especially peer-to-peer connection.

SRES 208 is a Senate resolution designating November 12, 2023, as "National Warrior Call Day." It encourages U.S. citizens, particularly those connected to military service, to reach out to veterans through peer-to-peer conversations to support their mental health and transition from military life. The resolution highlights veteran suicide statistics (6,146 deaths in 2020) and emphasizes that isolation - exacerbated by the pandemic - increases risks for conditions like PTSD. It does not create new programs but urges public engagement to connect veterans with support systems. This is a symbolic, awareness-raising measure with no binding policy changes.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

Jeanne Shaheen (D) · 36 co-sponsors

passed · North Dakota · House Sep 18, 2023

HR 1435: Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act

HR 1435, the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, amends the Clean Air Act to restrict states from implementing vehicle emissions rules that limit the sale or use of new gasoline-powered cars. It directly affects states with stricter emissions standards (like California) by adding a new definition that blocks state rules "directly or indirectly" limiting internal combustion engine vehicles as defined in federal regulations as of January 1, 2023. The bill requires the EPA to revoke existing state emissions waivers granted between January 2022 and the bill’s enactment if they don’t comply with this new definition. This creates a concrete federal standard preventing states from advancing policies that could reduce demand for conventional vehicles.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment ✗ Transportation

John Joyce (R) · 83 co-sponsors

passed · North Dakota · House Sep 13, 2023

HR 3152: Fight CRIME Act

HR 3152, the "Fight CRIME Act," aims to maintain international restrictions on Iran's missile-related activities by requiring diplomatic efforts to extend these restrictions before they expire in October 2023. The bill mandates annual reports detailing U.S. diplomatic strategies, potential impacts of expiration, and measures to deter missile technology transfers to Iran. It establishes sanctions against foreign individuals or entities that knowingly support Iran's missile or drone programs, including asset freezes and visa restrictions. These sanctions apply regardless of whether UN restrictions remain in effect after their expiration, directly affecting foreign entities involved in these activities.

passed · North Dakota · Senate Jul 25, 2023

SRES 308: A resolution recognizing the historic significance of the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program.

This resolution recognizes the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program and its outsized influence in developing and supporting enduring relationships around the world. The resolution also expresses deep gratitude for the service of members of the National Guard to the program.

Jeanne Shaheen (D) · 33 co-sponsors

passed · North Dakota · Senate Jul 20, 2023

S 1308: A bill to amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to extend the deadline for the Secretary of the Interior to promulgate regulations implementing title IV of that Act, and for other purposes.

This bill extends deadlines for the U.S. Department of the Interior to create regulations under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. It changes the timeline from 21 months to 35 months for one regulatory step and from 30 months to 47 months for another. These extensions directly affect federally recognized tribes and agencies implementing Title IV of the Act, which governs tribal self-governance and education funding. The change provides more time for the Interior Secretary to finalize these regulations without altering the underlying policy requirements.

passed · North Dakota · Senate Jul 18, 2023

SRES 301: A resolution expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.

SRES 301 is a Senate resolution expressing support for designating July 10 as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. It honors the critical role of journeyman lineworkers in maintaining the U.S. energy grid 24/7, including during disasters and the pandemic, and commemorates Henry Miller, the first International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers president killed in the line of duty. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but encourages public recognition of lineworkers' contributions and sacrifices. It was introduced by Senators Cortez Masto and Cramer and adopted by the Senate on July 18, 2023.

passed · North Dakota · Senate Jul 18, 2023

SRES 269: A resolution designating July 22, 2023, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".

SRES 269 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating July 22, 2023, as "National Day of the American Cowboy." It does not create new laws or affect specific groups, but encourages the general public to observe the day through ceremonies and activities. The resolution highlights the cultural significance of cowboys, citing their embodiment of values like honesty and work ethic, their economic contributions through ranching, and their role in American traditions and media. This is a ceremonial designation with no direct policy impact or funding changes.

passed · North Dakota · Senate Jun 21, 2023

SRES 263: A resolution commemorating June 19, 2023, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States.

SRES 263 is a symbolic Senate resolution commemorating June 19, 2023, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" to recognize June 19, 1865 - the date Union troops announced the end of slavery in Texas. It honors the historical significance of this date, when news of emancipation reached enslaved people in the Southwestern U.S. after the Civil War. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges this observance as part of U.S. history and heritage, supporting nationwide recognition of the event. It affects all Americans by affirming a shared historical moment in the nation's journey toward freedom.

John Cornyn (R) · 44 co-sponsors

passed · North Dakota · Senate Jun 21, 2023

SRES 264: A resolution designating June 2023 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2023, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day".

This resolution designates June 2023 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27, 2023, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day. The resolution supports (1) the education of members of the Armed Forces, veterans, their families, and the public about post-traumatic stress; and (2) efforts by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense to foster cultural change around the issue of post-traumatic stress. The resolution also encourages the leadership of the Armed Forces to support treatment of members of the Armed Forces who suffer from post-traumatic stress.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

passed · North Dakota · House Jun 21, 2023

HR 277: Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023

HR 277 would require Congress to approve major federal regulations before they take effect. Major rules are defined as those with significant economic impact ($100 million+ annually), major cost increases for consumers or industries, or significant adverse effects on competition, employment, or innovation. Agencies must submit detailed information about these rules to Congress, including cost-benefit analyses, before they can take effect. Congress would have 70 session days to approve the rule with a joint resolution; if they don't act within that timeframe, the rule would not take effect. This would increase congressional oversight of federal regulations and require more detailed information about proposed rules before they become law.

Topics ✗ Environment

Kat Cammack (R) · 182 co-sponsors

passed · North Dakota · House Jun 15, 2023

HR 1615: Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act

This bill prohibits the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) from using federal funds to ban gas stoves or impose safety rules that would either prohibit their sale/use or substantially increase their average price (defined as exceeding typical homeowner spending on cooking appliances). It directly affects the CPSC, blocking its ability to regulate gas stoves under the Consumer Product Safety Act. The key mechanism is a funding restriction preventing the CPSC from taking specific regulatory actions on gas stoves. This bill does not change existing stove safety standards but limits future CPSC actions that could impact gas stove availability or cost.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

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