Sen. John Hoeven

Co-sponsor S 1671

In committee · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor

Rural Jobs Act

Rural Jobs Act This bill allocates an additional $500 million in 2022 and 2023 for new markets tax credit investments in the Rural Jobs Zone (an area comprised of low-income communities with populations not greater than 50,000 that are not adjacent to an urbanized area). The bill also requires that at least 25% of such investments be made in areas that are persistent poverty counties, high migration rural counties, or both.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $500M in tax credits for rural economic development targeting low-income areas, advancing fiscal support for underserved communities.95% confidence HousingSupports HousingAllocates $500M for tax credits targeting low-income rural housing development, requiring 25% in persistent poverty counties.95% confidence

In committee May 18, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SRES 215

Passed · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor

A resolution designating the week of May 9 through May 15, 2021, as "National Police Week".

This resolution designates the week of May 9-May 15, 2021, as National Police Week.

Passed May 13, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1603

In committee · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor

Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership Act of 2021

Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership program to improve the health and resilience of forest landscapes across National Forest System lands and state, tribal, and private lands. Activities under the program may include reducing the risk of wildfire, protecting water quality and supply, or improving wildlife habitat for at-risk species.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes forest restoration, wildfire risk reduction, water quality protection, and wildlife habitat conservation - directly advancing environmental health and resilience.95% confidence

In committee May 13, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1641

In committee · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor

ISRA

Israel Sovereignty Reassurance Act of 2021 or ISRA This bill prohibits using funds made available to the Department of State for FY2022 to implement, administer, or enforce any policy that rescinds the U.S. recognition of the Golan Heights as part of Israel.

In committee May 13, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SRES 208

In committee · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2021.

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week.

In committee May 12, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1595

In committee · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor

Thin Blue Line Act

Thin Blue Line Act This bill expands the list of statutory aggravating factors in death penalty determinations to also include killing or targeting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder.

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands death penalty aggravating factors for killing first responders, increasing mandatory penalties and criminalization per 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence

In committee May 12, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 914

Passed · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor

Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021

Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 or establishes a variety of programs for water infrastructure. Specifically, it supports programs to provide safe drinking water or treat wastewater, such as sewer overflows or stormwater. For example, the bill reauthorizes and revises the clean water state revolving fund (SRF) and the drinking water SRF.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentReauthorizes Clean Water SRF to fund wastewater treatment and safe drinking water infrastructure, directly reducing pollution and protecting water resources.95% confidence

Passed May 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SCONRES 9

In committee · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor

A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.

This concurrent resolution declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over the air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings.

Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesPrevents new tax/fee on local radio stations, opposing additional tax burdens per bill's explicit language95% confidence

In committee Apr 29, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SRES 196

Passed · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor

A resolution designating May 5, 2021, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls".

This resolution designates May 5, 2021, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls.

Passed Apr 29, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SRES 198

Passed · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor

A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.

This resolution thanks the teachers of the United States and promotes the teaching profession by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to recognize National Teacher Appreciation Week.

Passed Apr 29, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track