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in committee · Ohio · Senate Jun 17, 2025

S 2092: REFOCUS DODEA Act

S 2092, the REFOCUS DODEA Act, requires all Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) schools to prohibit student smartphone use during school hours. The bill mandates that students store smartphones in lockers or approved containers for the entire school day, with limited exceptions for medical emergencies or high-priority needs. This directly affects students attending DODEA schools, which serve children of military personnel. The law requires the Secretary of Defense to issue these regulations within 30 days of enactment.
Jim Banks (R) · 4 co-sponsors
passed · Ohio · Senate Jun 17, 2025

S 1467: Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act

This bill restricts how credit bureaus share consumer credit reports during mortgage applications. It limits sharing with third parties unless the request is for a firm mortgage offer or the recipient is the loan originator, servicer, or a bank holding the consumer's account. The law directly affects consumers (by limiting data sharing), credit bureaus (requiring new compliance), and mortgage lenders/banks (with restricted access). Key provisions require explicit consumer authorization for sharing and prevent broad data use during prescreening for home loans.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts credit bureau data sharing, enhancing consumer data privacy protections per bill's explicit privacy focus.90% confidence
Jack Reed (D) · 45 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Jun 13, 2025

HR 3949: Propane Accessibility and Regulatory Relief Act

This bill exempts propane tanks with a capacity of up to 126,000 pounds from certain security regulations (CFATS) under the Homeland Security Act. It directly affects small to medium propane storage facilities and businesses that own or operate these tanks. The key provision requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take necessary actions to remove these tanks from the CFATS regulatory framework. This change simplifies compliance for affected businesses by eliminating a specific federal security requirement they previously faced.
Eric Burlison (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Jun 13, 2025

HR 3897: Confidence in Clean Water Permits Act

HR 3897, the Confidence in Clean Water Permits Act, clarifies compliance requirements for facilities holding permits under the Clean Water Act. It directly affects industrial and wastewater facilities by expanding what counts as "compliance" with permit conditions, including pollutants not explicitly listed but identified during application or operations. Key provisions require that water quality-based limits in permits must clearly specify the pollutant and describe how compliance is achieved - either through numerical limits or detailed narrative requirements. The bill also includes minor technical corrections to existing permit language. These changes aim to reduce ambiguity in permit enforcement without altering the underlying regulatory framework.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExpands compliance to include unlisted pollutants, reducing regulatory oversight under Clean Water Act requirements85% confidence
David J. Taylor (R)
in committee · Ohio · House Jun 13, 2025

HR 3824: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2025

HR 3824, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2025, removes a requirement for permits under the Clean Water Act for discharges of authorized pesticides into navigable waters. It amends the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Clean Water Act to state that EPA or states cannot mandate a permit for pesticide discharges resulting from legally authorized applications. The bill specifically exempts discharges from violations of pesticide law, stormwater, industrial manufacturing effluent, treatment works, and vessel operations. This directly affects pesticide users (like farmers) and regulatory agencies by eliminating a permitting step for routine pesticide applications already approved under FIFRA.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRemoves Clean Water Act permit requirement for pesticide discharges, weakening regulatory oversight on water pollution and environmental protections.95% confidence
David Rouzer (R) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Jun 12, 2025

HCONRES 37: Urging the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation.

HCONRES 37 is a non-binding congressional resolution urging the President to establish a U.S. Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation. The resolution does not create the commission itself but calls for its formation to acknowledge historical racial injustices (like discriminatory housing policies, the Chinese Exclusion Act, and forced Native American boarding schools) and catalyze efforts to eliminate racial inequities. The commission would focus on dismantling the "belief in a hierarchy of human value" and advancing racial healing, complementing ongoing efforts like H.R. 40 (the reparations study bill). It directly affects federal leadership (via the President) and aims to guide national policy, though it has no legal force.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAddresses historical racial injustices (e.g., discriminatory policies) linked to criminal justice disparities, aligning with reform goals to dismantle systemic inequities.85% confidence
Jasmine Crockett (D) · 56 co-sponsors
signed · Ohio · House Jun 12, 2025

HJRES 87: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

H.J. Res. 87 (Public Law 119-15) is a congressional disapproval resolution that prevents an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule from taking effect. The rule, submitted by the EPA on April 6, 2023 (88 Fed. Reg. 20688), related to California’s authority to enforce stricter vehicle emission standards, including for heavy-duty trucks, zero-emission airport shuttles, and advanced clean truck requirements. By disapproving this rule, Congress blocks California from implementing these specific pollution controls under its existing waiver authority. This directly affects California’s ability to regulate motor vehicle emissions independently, as the rule would have allowed the state to enforce its own standards beyond federal requirements.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks EPA rule enabling California's zero-emission vehicle standards and clean truck requirements, weakening clean energy infrastructure implementation.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill blocks EPA rule enabling California's stricter vehicle emissions standards (including zero-emission requirements), weakening environmental protections by preventing stronger pollution controls.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBlocks EPA rule enabling stricter vehicle emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and zero-emission transit, opposing enhanced transportation environmental regulations.95% confidence
John James (R) · 24 co-sponsors
signed · Ohio · House Jun 12, 2025

HJRES 88: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

H.J.Res. 88 disapproves an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that would have allowed California to enforce its "Advanced Clean Cars II" vehicle emission standards. This rule, submitted by the EPA on January 6, 2025, sought to grant California a waiver to override federal preemption for its stricter vehicle pollution controls. The resolution, passed by Congress and signed into law on June 12, 2025, formally nullifies the EPA rule, preventing California from implementing its Advanced Clean Cars II program under this specific waiver. The bill directly affects California's ability to set its own vehicle emission standards for passenger cars and light trucks.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks EPA waiver for California's Advanced Clean Cars II standards, preventing stricter vehicle emission controls that promote cleaner energy in transportation.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks California's Advanced Clean Cars II standards, preventing stricter emissions rules and weakening environmental protections.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill disapproves EPA rule enabling California's stricter vehicle emission standards, blocking state-level enhancement of vehicle regulations under transportation topic.95% confidence
John Joyce (R) · 41 co-sponsors
signed · Ohio · House Jun 12, 2025

HJRES 89: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

HJRES 89 is a congressional disapproval resolution that blocks an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule concerning California's vehicle and engine pollution standards. The resolution specifically targets the EPA's "Omnibus Low NOX Regulation" and waiver of preemption, which would have allowed California to enforce stricter emissions rules. By disapproving this rule under Chapter 8 of Title 5 U.S. Code, Congress has nullified the EPA's action, meaning the regulation will have no legal effect. This directly affects the EPA's authority to approve California's state-level pollution control standards for motor vehicles.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks EPA rule enabling California's stricter emissions standards, preventing stronger pollution controls and weakening environmental regulations.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBlocks EPA rule enabling California's stricter vehicle emissions standards, weakening federal transportation pollution regulations for engines and vehicles.92% confidence
Jay Obernolte (R) · 32 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Jun 12, 2025

HRES 509: Expressing support for the designation of June 2025 as "Black Music Month".

HRES 509 is a symbolic resolution expressing the U.S. House of Representatives' support for designating June 2025 as "Black Music Month." It does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals or entities; instead, it urges the public to recognize and celebrate Black music's cultural impact through voluntary actions like promoting artists and spreading awareness. The resolution highlights Black music's historical influence across genres - from spirituals to hip-hop - and calls for honoring its legacy in education, media, and community initiatives. It follows a tradition started by President Carter in 1979 but has no legal force.
Shontel M. Brown (D) · 47 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Jun 12, 2025

HRES 514: Commemorating 9 years since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016.

HRES 514 is a resolution commemorating the ninth anniversary of the June 12, 2016, Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, which killed 49 people. It honors the victims and their families, recognizes the bravery of first responders, and affirms the need for continued efforts on gun safety and mental health legislation. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic statement of remembrance and support for the affected community. It directly addresses the House of Representatives and the public, emphasizing unity in the face of hate.
Darren Soto (D) · 41 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Jun 12, 2025

HR 3968: School Violence Prevention Act

HR 3968, the School Violence Prevention Act, creates a federal grant program to fund school-based violence prevention programs in communities with severe gun violence. It authorizes $25 million annually (2025-2031) for grants to partnerships between state/local education agencies and community nonprofits in areas experiencing high homicide rates (e.g., 35+ homicides annually) or double the national violent crime arrest rate for youth. Grants must support evidence-based programs for K-12 students - including trauma-informed counseling, conflict resolution skills, mental health access, and community engagement - while requiring annual data collection on outcomes like graduation rates. All programs must be evaluated by grantees and independent researchers, with reports shared publicly and submitted to Congress every three years.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds evidence-based school violence prevention programs in high-crime areas, aiming to reduce youth involvement in the criminal justice system through proactive community partnerships.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds K-12 violence prevention programs via $25M annual grants, directly supporting school safety and student access in high-risk areas.95% confidence
Jahana Hayes (D) · 31 co-sponsors
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