Oklahoma Congressional Bills

in committee · Oklahoma · House Sep 3, 2024

HRES 1420: Disapproving the rule submitted by the Secretary of Homeland Security relating to "Notice of implementation of the Keeping Families Together process.".

HRES 1420 is a disapproval resolution that stops a rule issued by the Department of Homeland Security regarding the "Keeping Families Together process." The resolution directs Congress to reject the rule, meaning it will have no legal effect and cannot be enforced. This resolution specifically targets a procedural rule related to immigration procedures, not new policy. It does not change immigration law or directly affect individuals but prevents the rule from being implemented. As a disapproval resolution, it is procedural and focuses solely on blocking the rule's enforcement.

Topics ✗ Immigration

in committee · Oklahoma · House Sep 3, 2024

HR 8613: NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act

HR 8613, the NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act, requires the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) to formally coordinate joint research on agricultural priorities through agreements like memoranda of understanding. It directs them to collaborate on specific areas including food security, precision agriculture tools, soil health monitoring, and STEM workforce development, with funding for centers at colleges and universities. The bill establishes mechanisms for sharing data, supporting research infrastructure, and awarding grants to educational institutions to advance agricultural research and education. It also mandates a congressional report within two years detailing coordination efforts, research achievements, and future opportunities. This legislation primarily affects USDA, NSF, and educational institutions participating in joint research initiatives.

Topics ✓ Environment ✓ Technology

in committee · Oklahoma · House Sep 3, 2024

HR 8538: Biotechnology Oversight Coordination Act of 2024

HR 8538 establishes a new interagency committee, chaired by the Office of Science and Technology Policy Director, to coordinate federal biotechnology regulation across agencies like USDA, FDA, and EPA. The committee must streamline oversight by creating clear regulatory pathways, reducing duplication, and developing a unified process to determine if biotech products could occur naturally. It requires annual reports to Congress detailing regulatory timelines, progress on coordination, and specific actions for emerging areas like molecular farming. The bill excludes human medical products regulated solely by the FDA and mandates a Comptroller General review to assess the committee's effectiveness. This aims to create a more predictable system for biotech developers while maintaining environmental and health protections.

in committee · Oklahoma · House Aug 30, 2024

HRES 1159: Recognizing the longstanding partnership between USDA and NASA and encouraging further interagency collaboration.

HRES 1159 is a symbolic resolution (not a law) recognizing the existing partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and NASA. It highlights how the agencies share data - like NASA’s satellite soil moisture monitoring and USDA’s ground-based research - to improve agricultural practices, resource conservation, and food security. The resolution encourages them to strengthen collaboration, including STEM education efforts, to support farmers and ranchers who produce food, fuel, and fiber. It does not create new policies or funding but formally acknowledges their mutual benefits and urges continued cooperation.

in committee · Oklahoma · House Aug 30, 2024

HR 3161: CDFI Fund Transparency Act

HR 3161, the CDFI Fund Transparency Act, requires the Treasury Secretary (or their designee) to annually testify before the House Financial Services Committee and Senate Banking Committee about the operations of the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. This testimony would cover the Fund's activities from the previous year and is requested at the discretion of the committee chairs. The bill does not change how the CDFI Fund provides funding but mandates regular reporting to Congress on its operations. It directly affects the Treasury Department's reporting obligations and the congressional committees overseeing the Fund. This is a procedural transparency measure, not a substantive policy change.

John W. Rose (R) · 28 co-sponsors

in committee · Oklahoma · House Aug 29, 2024

HRES 1015: Expressing support for the designation of February 17 through February 24, 2024, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 10th anniversary of the "Give the Gift of Blue" program, which has donated more than 17,000 of the iconic FFA jackets to FFA members in need.

This resolution supports the designation of National FFA Week. It also (1) recognizes the important role of the National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America) in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world; and (2) celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Give the Gift of Blue program, which has donated more than 17,000 FFA blue jackets to FFA members in need.

Tracey Mann (R) · 102 co-sponsors

in committee · Oklahoma · House Aug 29, 2024

HR 7130: FAIR Labels Act of 2024

HR 7130, the FAIR Labels Act of 2024, requires clear labeling for plant-based and lab-grown products marketed as meat or poultry. It mandates that products not containing actual meat or poultry - such as plant-based "burgers" or "chicken" alternatives - must prominently display "imitation" or "cell-cultured" on labels, alongside disclaimers stating they do not contain meat or poultry. This applies to all such products sold in interstate commerce, with no exceptions allowed. The bill also specifically requires "cell-cultured" or "lab-grown" labeling for meat grown from animal cells outside a live animal, while clarifying that existing meat inspection rules still apply to conventional meat products.

Mark Alford (R) · 26 co-sponsors

in committee · Oklahoma · House Aug 29, 2024

HR 7015: CAREERS Act

HR 7015, the CAREERS Act, expands federal funding for workforce training programs to better serve rural communities. It modifies eligibility to include career and technical education schools and requires training programs to align with specific rural industry sectors like broadband, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, and water services. The bill mandates grantees to report on employment outcomes for participants and addresses rural workforce challenges such as worker displacement and youth migration. This directly affects rural workforce development boards, training providers, and workers in designated rural industries seeking job skills and career pathways.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Technology

in committee · Oklahoma · House Aug 16, 2024

HR 9373: Safeguarding Americans From Extremist Risk (SAFER) at the Border Act

The SAFER at the Border Act prohibits the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from temporarily admitting (paroling) certain individuals at the border. It defines "known terrorists" (those arrested, charged, or convicted for terrorism), "suspected terrorists" (reasonably suspected of terrorism), and "special interest aliens" (those with potential terrorism links based on travel patterns). The bill explicitly bans parole for these individuals, even for humanitarian reasons or public benefit, and also prohibits parole for refugees. Additionally, it allows states to sue the Department of Homeland Security if they suffer financial harm exceeding $100 from the parole of such individuals.

Topics ✗ Immigration

in committee · Oklahoma · House Aug 13, 2024

HR 3560: National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Research and Development Act

This bill establishes a coordinated federal approach to research and development of unmanned aircraft systems (drones) and advanced air mobility systems. It creates an interagency working group to coordinate R&D efforts across federal agencies, establishes National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Research Institutes, and allocates significant funding for various agencies to support R&D, domestic manufacturing, safety standards, and workforce development. The bill requires regular reporting to Congress on progress and includes provisions to address supply chain security concerns by limiting the use of foreign-made drone components for non-research purposes. It aims to strengthen U.S. leadership in drone technology while addressing safety, security, and privacy concerns. The bill authorizes substantial funding across multiple federal agencies for research and development of drone and advanced air mobility technologies.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Technology ✓ Transportation

in committee · Oklahoma · House Aug 8, 2024

HR 8802: Capital Markets Impact of Federal Reserve Study Act

HR 8802 requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to jointly study how two specific Federal Reserve capital rules would impact markets they regulate. The study examines the cumulative effect of these proposed rules on large banks and trading activities, consulting with four CFTC advisory committees focused on agriculture, energy, global markets, and risk. The SEC and CFTC must report their findings to Congress and the public within 90 days of the bill's enactment. This bill directly affects U.S. depository institutions, bank holding companies, futures brokers, and derivative end-users by mandating an analysis of upcoming regulatory changes, but does not alter any existing rules.

in committee · Oklahoma · House Aug 8, 2024

HR 8757: REAL Meat Act of 2024

HR 8757, the REAL Meat Act of 2024, prohibits federal funding for cell-cultured meat production, research, promotion, or related facilities. It directly affects federal programs, agencies, and recipients of agricultural funding by banning the use of taxpayer money for any activity involving lab-produced meat. The bill defines cell-cultured meat as meat grown from animal cells in a lab and exempts NASA funding intended for space consumption. This policy change restricts federal support for the emerging cell-cultured meat industry while allowing specific space-related research.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Environment ✗ Technology

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