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passed · Ohio · Senate Sep 25, 2024

S 815: Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2024

This bill authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal to honor the "Hello Girls" - 223 women who served as Army Signal Corps telephone operators in WWI. They connected 26 million calls in France, worked 12-hour shifts under combat conditions, and were denied veteran benefits for 60 years despite wearing uniforms and facing combat hazards. The medal recognizes their pioneering military service, devotion to duty, and the decades-long struggle for recognition as soldiers. It directs the Treasury to strike the medal and place it in the Smithsonian for public display at institutions like the National WWI Museum.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors WWI women veterans denied benefits, recognizing their service and correcting historical exclusion - direct recognition aligns with veteran support95% confidence
Jon Tester (D) · 67 co-sponsors
passed · Ohio · House Sep 24, 2024

HR 8108: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to add a Medicaid State plan requirement with respect to the determination of residency of certain individuals serving in the Armed Forces.

This bill requires states to count military service members (and their dependents) as residents of their home state for Medicaid eligibility if they're temporarily relocated due to active duty but remain legally resident there. It specifically applies to those already receiving home and community-based services under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. States must deem these individuals as residents of their home state starting January 1, 2028, ensuring continued access to their existing Medicaid services without requiring a new state residency determination.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnsures military families retain Medicaid coverage during temporary relocations, preventing loss of access to healthcare services and protecting existing benefits.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEnsures Medicaid continuity for military members/veterans by maintaining home state residency eligibility, protecting healthcare access without disruption during active duty.95% confidence
Jennifer A. Kiggans (R) · 3 co-sponsors
passed · Ohio · House Sep 24, 2024

HR 7685: IMPACT Act

The IMPACT Act establishes a federal research program to develop low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt production technologies. It directs the Department of Energy to create a 5-year strategic plan, fund demonstration projects at manufacturing sites, and provide technical assistance to help industries adopt cleaner methods. The program focuses on carbon capture, alternative fuels, energy efficiency, and engineering performance standards to reduce greenhouse gas emissions during production. It affects manufacturers, researchers, and government agencies through coordinated funding and demonstration requirements, with the program set to expire seven years after enactment.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes energy efficiency and carbon capture in manufacturing to reduce emissions, directly advancing clean production methods for construction materials.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds research for low-emission cement/concrete/asphalt production to reduce greenhouse gas emissions via carbon capture, alternative fuels, and energy efficiency.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill targets low-emissions production of cement/concrete/asphalt - key materials for road/highway infrastructure - via carbon capture and cleaner tech, advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure goals.85% confidence
Max L. Miller (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Ohio · House Sep 24, 2024

HR 5526: Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act of 2024

This bill clarifies Medicare rules to allow doctors to provide certain critical medications directly in their offices without extra administrative hurdles. It specifically amends a Medicare provision (Section 1877(b)(2) of the Social Security Act) to remove a requirement that drugs furnished in-office must follow specific administrative rules, effective May 11, 2023. The bill also directs the removal of conflicting Medicare guidance published in 2021 and 2023, which had previously restricted this practice. This change directly affects Medicare beneficiaries (seniors) and doctors' offices that supply covered medications during patient visits. It streamlines access to necessary drugs by eliminating an unnecessary barrier to in-office medication administration under Medicare.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves Medicare administrative barriers for in-office critical medications, improving patient access for seniors per bill's amendment of Section 1877(b)(2).95% confidence
Diana Harshbarger (R) · 69 co-sponsors
passed · Ohio · House Sep 24, 2024

HR 3433: Give Kids a Chance Act of 2024

HR 3433, the "Give Kids a Chance Act of 2024," requires pharmaceutical companies developing certain cancer drugs to conduct pediatric studies if the drugs target molecular pathways relevant to childhood cancers. It directly affects drug manufacturers submitting new applications for cancer treatments, particularly those combining previously approved adult cancer drugs or containing a single new active ingredient. The bill amends FDA regulations to mandate these pediatric investigations only when specific conditions are met, such as when a drug's molecular target is relevant to pediatric cancer growth. The FDA must issue implementing guidance within 12 months, and reports to Congress will track implementation and effectiveness starting 2 years after enactment.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates pediatric cancer drug studies to improve childhood treatment access, advancing pediatric healthcare innovation and patient outcomes.95% confidence
Michael T. McCaul (R) · 235 co-sponsors
passed · Ohio · House Sep 23, 2024

HJRES 136: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles".

HJRES 136 is a resolution seeking to block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that would have set new emissions standards for light and medium-duty vehicles sold in 2027 and later model years. The EPA rule, published in April 2024, aimed to require vehicle manufacturers to meet stricter pollution limits for these vehicles. If passed, this resolution would cancel the rule, preventing the EPA from enforcing the new standards. It uses a congressional process that allows Congress to reject agency rules with a simple majority vote.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill blocks EPA rule requiring stricter vehicle emissions standards (2027+ models), which would have advanced cleaner transportation energy use. Opposes clean energy standards by weakening emissions requirements.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks EPA rule requiring stricter vehicle emissions standards for 2027+ models, preventing enforcement of pollution limits that would reduce emissions.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBlocks EPA emissions rule for vehicles, weakening regulatory standards under transportation policy.90% confidence
John James (R) · 129 co-sponsors
passed · Ohio · House Sep 23, 2024

HR 5717: No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act

This bill restricts federal funding for jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. It defines a "sanctuary jurisdiction" as any state or local government that prohibits sharing immigration status information or complying with federal detainer requests (except for crime victims/witnesses). Starting after enactment, such jurisdictions lose eligibility for federal funds intended to provide food, shelter, healthcare, legal services, or transportation to undocumented immigrants. The law directly affects cities and states with specific immigration policies, not the immigrants themselves.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts federal funding for jurisdictions limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, defunding services like healthcare and legal aid for undocumented immigrants while mandating cooperation.95% confidence
Nick LaLota (R) · 36 co-sponsors
passed · Ohio · Senate Sep 19, 2024

S 3187: Southern Border Transparency Act of 2023

S 3187, the Southern Border Transparency Act of 2023, requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to publish detailed immigration data monthly and quarterly. It mandates CBP to post on its website the number of people granted parole at ports of entry, broken down by nationality, age group (like minors or families), and location. DHS must submit quarterly reports to Congress and post them online, detailing apprehensions, processing outcomes (such as parole, removal, or asylum screenings), and demographic breakdowns along the southern border. The bill also updates annual reporting requirements to track parolees' status, including employment authorization and whether their parole ended or was extended. These requirements directly affect CBP and DHS operations, aiming to increase public and congressional transparency about border processing.
John Cornyn (R) · 27 co-sponsors
passed · Ohio · House Sep 19, 2024

HR 1513: FUTURE Networks Act

The FUTURE Networks Act (HR 1513) directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a 6G Task Force within 120 days of enactment. The Task Force, composed of industry representatives (excluding "not trusted" entities tied to national security risks), public interest groups, and government officials, must publish a draft report within 180 days and a final report within one year. This report will detail industry standards for 6G technology, potential uses, technical limitations (including supply chain and cybersecurity), and federal/state/local coordination strategies for deployment. The bill does not create new regulations but mandates a government-led study to inform future 6G policy development.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyDirects FCC to create 6G Task Force for standards, uses, and technical limitations, advancing next-gen network infrastructure development and industry collaboration.95% confidence
Doris O. Matsui (D) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Ohio · House Sep 18, 2024

HR 8292: Taxpayer Data Protection Act

HR 8292, the Taxpayer Data Protection Act, increases penalties for unauthorized disclosures of taxpayer information under the Internal Revenue Code. It raises fines from $5,000 to $250,000 per violation and increases potential jail time from 5 to 10 years for those who disclose such data. The bill also specifies that if a single disclosure affects multiple taxpayers, each affected person counts as a separate violation, potentially increasing penalties. This law directly affects IRS employees and government workers handling taxpayer data, applying to disclosures made after the bill's enactment.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens data privacy protections by increasing penalties for unauthorized taxpayer data disclosures, aligning with digital rights safeguards.95% confidence
Jason Smith (R) · 25 co-sponsors
passed · Ohio · House Sep 18, 2024

HR 4758: Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act

This bill modifies Medicaid and CHIP rules to let eligible out-of-state healthcare providers enroll without extra state screening. It applies to providers already in Medicare or their home state program, with low fraud risk, serving children under 21 with complex medical conditions. Providers would receive 5 years of enrollment under this streamlined process, eliminating state-level barriers. The change directly affects children seeking specialized care across state lines and the providers who serve them.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill streamlines Medicaid/CHIP enrollment for out-of-state providers serving children under 21 with complex conditions, removing state barriers to improve access to specialized care.95% confidence
Lori Trahan (D) · 124 co-sponsors
passed · Ohio · House Sep 18, 2024

HR 3800: Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act

HR 3800, the Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act, clarifies that certain services for chronic conditions (like diabetes or heart disease) listed in IRS Notice 2019-45 must be treated as preventive care under federal tax rules. This means health insurance plans covering these services must provide them without cost-sharing (like copays) for enrollees, directly affecting individuals with chronic conditions and their insurance providers. The bill’s key mechanism simply aligns existing IRS guidance with the tax code, ensuring these specific services are consistently classified as preventive care without altering other IRS rules. It does not create new benefits or change coverage requirements beyond this administrative clarification.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill clarifies federal tax rules to require no cost-sharing for chronic disease services treated as preventive care, providing tax relief to individuals by eliminating out-of-pocket expenses for covered services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies chronic disease services as preventive care, requiring insurance coverage without cost-sharing, improving patient access and reducing out-of-pocket expenses for chronic conditions.95% confidence
Brad R. Wenstrup (R) · 3 co-sponsors
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