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in committee · North Dakota · Senate Jul 19, 2023

S 461: A bill to make certain irrigation districts eligible for Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program pumping power, and for other purposes.

This bill (S 461) updates eligibility rules for certain irrigation districts to access existing pumping power from the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program. It specifically adds districts located in a defined "test area" or within a 28,000-acre area analyzed but not developed under prior rules to the list of eligible recipients. Districts must enter into a contract with the Secretary of the Interior to receive power, subject to established terms and rates. The bill is procedural, modifying program eligibility without creating new funding or altering core program requirements.
Kevin Cramer (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · North Dakota · House Jul 18, 2023

HR 4721: Main Street Tax Certainty Act

HR 4721, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act, makes a permanent the 20% tax deduction for eligible small business owners under Section 199A of the tax code. This provision directly affects pass-through business owners (like S-corps, partnerships, and sole proprietorships) who qualify for the deduction. The bill achieves this by removing the temporary expiration language (subsection (i)) from the existing tax code provision. The key change is ending the need for annual congressional extensions of this deduction, providing long-term tax certainty for small businesses.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMakes permanent 20% tax deduction for small business owners (pass-through entities), providing tax relief and strengthening tax certainty for middle-income business owners.95% confidence
Lloyd Smucker (R) · 194 co-sponsors
in committee · North Dakota · House Jul 14, 2023

HRES 580: Expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.

HRES 580 is a symbolic resolution expressing the House's support for designating "Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day." It honors lineworkers who work in hazardous conditions (such as at heights near live wires) and respond to disasters like hurricanes and wildfires, while recognizing their contributions and the legacy of Henry Miller, an early electrical worker who died on the job. The resolution has no legal effect - it solely encourages public recognition and reflection on these workers' service.
Linda T. Sánchez (D) · 156 co-sponsors
in committee · North Dakota · Senate Jul 13, 2023

S 2296: Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023

This bill requires the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to immediately revert to the previous mortgage pricing structure (effective April 30, 2023) by eliminating the "recalibrated" fee system for single-family mortgages. It directly affects lenders and borrowers by banning fees based on debt-to-income ratios and mandating that future fee adjustments must align with risk-based pricing principles. The bill also mandates a 14-month GAO study to analyze the previous pricing changes' methodology, economic impacts on borrowers and lenders, and effects on affordable housing. This reverses recent FHFA policy changes without altering the underlying regulatory framework for mortgage enterprises.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingReverts mortgage pricing to protect middle-class borrowers from debt-to-income-based fees, reducing costs and promoting housing affordability through risk-based pricing principles.90% confidence
Mike Braun (R) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · North Dakota · Senate Jul 13, 2023

S 2313: Driving for Opportunity Act of 2023

The Driving for Opportunity Act of 2023 (S 2313) provides federal grants to states that repeal laws allowing driver’s license suspensions for unpaid civil or criminal fines and fees (e.g., traffic tickets, child support). It directly affects millions of people - particularly in rural areas without public transit - who face license suspensions for non-driving-related debt, trapping them in poverty by blocking access to jobs and essential services. The bill’s key mechanism is funding states to reinstate licenses and vehicle registrations suspended for these reasons, with requirements to maximize eligibility, assist those in transportation-limited areas, and report on program outcomes. States must first repeal such suspension laws to qualify for grants, which cover costs of reinstatement and must be reported on annually. The law aims to reduce a widespread "poverty trap" while redirecting law enforcement resources from non-safety-related suspensions.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides federal grants to states for repealing license suspension laws, funding a program addressing economic barriers for low-income individuals.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRepeals license suspensions for unpaid fines, reducing barriers to employment/services and aligning with criminal justice reform goals to prevent poverty cycles.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves license suspension barriers for unpaid fines, enabling job access and reducing poverty traps described in bill summary.90% confidence
Christopher A. Coons (D) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · North Dakota · Senate Jul 12, 2023

S 2282: Ensuring Sound Guidance Act

The Ensuring Sound Guidance Act requires investment advisors and retirement plan fiduciaries to prioritize financial factors (like risk and return) in investment decisions, unless clients or participants provide written consent to consider non-financial goals such as environmental or social objectives. If non-financial factors are used, advisors must disclose expected and actual financial impacts over a three-year period. The bill also mandates three studies: one on state/local pension plans potentially subordinating financial interests to non-financial goals, one on climate change disclosures in municipal bonds, and one on rules preventing payments to officials for municipal securities business. These studies aim to assess financial risks and regulatory effectiveness without advocating for specific outcomes.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill mandates prioritizing financial factors over environmental considerations in investments, requiring written consent for non-financial goals like environmental objectives, effectively restricting their use.85% confidence
Tom Cotton (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · North Dakota · Senate Jul 12, 2023

S 2276: Welcome Home Veterans Act of 2023

This bill amends a provision in the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act to change how military separation information is shared with veterans' organizations. It requires service members separating from the military to actively choose to opt-out of having their contact information shared with state veterans agencies, rather than having to explicitly opt-in to prevent sharing. The key change reverses the default: information will no longer be automatically transmitted unless the service member indicates they want to opt-out under the new provision. This directly affects veterans separating from active duty service. The bill focuses on clarifying privacy options for service members regarding their personal information.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyChanges default from automatic sharing to opt-out, strengthening personal data privacy protections for veterans' contact information.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransReverses default from opt-in to opt-out for contact sharing, enabling veterans' agencies to more easily connect with service members for benefits access.85% confidence
Angus S. King, Jr. (I) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · North Dakota · Senate Jul 12, 2023

S 2067: SAVES Act

The SAVES Act creates a new Department of Veterans Affairs program to provide grants to nonprofit organizations that train and provide service dogs to eligible veterans. These grants, capped at $2 million per organization, require nonprofits to be accredited by groups like Assistance Dogs International, offer specific training and aftercare for veterans and dogs, and ensure equal access for women veterans. Eligible veterans must be enrolled in VA healthcare and have disabilities including blindness, mobility issues, PTSD, or military sexual trauma. The program requires annual evaluations of grant effectiveness and is funded with $10 million yearly from 2024 through 2028. It specifically defines "service dogs" as those trained for disability-related tasks, excluding emotional support animals.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates VA grants for service dog training, improving healthcare access and mental health support for veterans.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates VA program funding service dogs for disabled veterans with VA healthcare enrollment, expanding benefits and access.95% confidence
Thom Tillis (R) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · North Dakota · Senate Jul 12, 2023

S 1545: Veterans Health Care Freedom Act

This bill creates a 3-year pilot program allowing enrolled veterans to choose any provider within the VA's "covered care system" (including VA facilities and contracted providers) for hospital, medical, and extended care - regardless of their local Veterans Integrated Service Network. It removes previous restrictions requiring veterans to first seek care at their local VA facility or prove non-VA care isn't "feasibly available." Veterans must select a primary care provider to coordinate their care, with specialty and mental health providers also chosen freely. After the pilot, the program's rules become permanent, requiring the VA to offer this choice universally without prior location or availability barriers.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves barriers to VA healthcare choice, expanding veteran access without prior facility requirement or feasibility proof.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRemoves restrictions requiring local VA care first, expanding veterans' choice of providers within VA system to improve healthcare access.95% confidence
Marsha Blackburn (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · North Dakota · Senate Jul 12, 2023

S 1037: Department of Veterans Affairs EHRM Standardization and Accountability Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to certify improvements to its electronic health record system (EHR) before expanding its implementation. Specifically, the VA cannot start new EHR program activities or implement the system at new facilities until it provides written certification to Congress that: (1) the system meets minimum uptime/stability standards, and (2) workflow customization issues are resolved. The VA must also certify that staff and infrastructure at each facility are ready for the EHR, with this requirement ending once certification is achieved across all facility complexity levels. Additionally, the VA must submit detailed reports to Congress within 30 days and quarterly thereafter on system stability, readiness standards, and deviations from national workflow guidelines.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRequires VA to certify EHR stability/workflow fixes before expansion, ensuring reliable healthcare system for veterans90% confidence
Jerry Moran (R) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · North Dakota · Senate Jul 12, 2023

S 853: VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2023

This bill establishes a 5-year pilot program at five VA medical centers to reduce veteran suicides through structured training. It requires VA staff at these sites to complete a 10-week curriculum based on the Zero Suicide Institute's model, focusing on suicide screening, safety planning, treatment protocols, and data collection. The program directly affects veterans receiving care at the selected VA facilities and their healthcare providers, who must implement standardized suicide care practices. Annual reports will track progress on key metrics like suicide risk screenings, safety planning, and outcomes compared to non-participating VA centers.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes VA suicide prevention pilot with staff training, standardizing mental health care protocols to reduce veteran suicides - directly advances mental health services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes VA suicide prevention pilot with staff training to improve veteran healthcare, directly advancing mental health services for veterans at VA facilities.95% confidence
Jacky Rosen (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · North Dakota · Senate Jul 11, 2023

S 535: Bureau of Land Management Mineral Spacing Act

S 535 (Bureau of Land Management Mineral Spacing Act) modifies federal permitting requirements for oil and gas drilling on lands where the federal government owns less than half the minerals. It exempts drilling permits within certain "spacing units" from federal review if the federal government owns under 50% of the minerals and doesn't control the surface land. Companies must still notify the Interior Secretary about state drilling permits within 5 days of submission and 45 days after approval. The bill does not change royalty payments owed to the federal government for production on qualifying lands.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill streamlines oil/gas drilling permits on federal lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over renewable energy development by reducing federal oversight.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill reduces federal permitting requirements for oil and gas drilling, weakening environmental protections by exempting drilling permits from federal review when federal ownership is under 50%.75% confidence
John Hoeven (R) · 3 co-sponsors
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