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in committee · Oklahoma · House May 5, 2023

HR 3125: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the information reporting threshold for slot winnings.

HR 3125 raises the IRS reporting threshold for slot machine winnings from $1,200 to $5,000 per single play. This means casinos and other businesses operating slot machines no longer need to report winnings under $5,000 to the IRS for individual plays. The $5,000 threshold will automatically adjust annually for inflation starting in 2025. The bill affects casinos' reporting obligations but does not change tax liability for gamblers. It becomes effective for winnings after December 31, 2023.
Dina Titus (D) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Oklahoma · House May 5, 2023

HR 3046: Medical Student Education Authorization Act of 2023

HR 3046 establishes a federal grant program to support medical education focused on primary care in underserved areas. It provides funding to eligible public colleges in states with severe primary care physician shortages, prioritizing institutions in regions with significant Indian Tribes and public-private partnerships. Grants require schools to use funds for hands-on community training, telehealth integration, mental health care coordination, scholarships, and programs specifically preparing students to serve Tribal, rural, or medically underserved communities after residency. The program authorizes $150 million annually for fiscal years 2023-2025 to expand this training pipeline.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates federal grants to fund medical education in underserved areas, increasing government spending on essential public services per its summary.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides federal grants for medical education programs including scholarships, community training, and mental health coordination at higher education institutions, directly funding and expanding access to specialized medical education.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides federal grants for medical education in underserved areas, including mental health coordination, to increase primary care access and train healthcare professionals.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly includes telehealth integration in medical education grants, advancing technology adoption in healthcare for underserved areas.75% confidence
Tom Cole (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Oklahoma · House May 5, 2023

HR 3074: Due Process Continuity of Care Act

This bill removes a restriction that previously barred people in jail or prison while awaiting trial from receiving Medicaid health benefits. It directly affects individuals in custody pending legal proceedings by allowing states to provide Medicaid coverage for their medical care during this time. The bill also allocates $50 million in planning grants to help states develop systems to enroll these individuals, recruit healthcare providers who can serve them, and establish electronic billing for services provided in correctional facilities or through outpatient care. Key provisions require states to assess healthcare needs, eliminate policy barriers, and create plans to increase provider participation in Medicaid for this population.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $50M planning grants to fund Medicaid enrollment systems for incarcerated individuals, directly increasing public service funding.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves Medicaid restriction for pre-trial detainees, improving healthcare access in corrections - a reform measure supporting rehabilitation and civil rights within criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves Medicaid restriction for incarcerated individuals pending trial and allocates $50M planning grants to expand healthcare coverage access.95% confidence
David J. Trone (D) · 87 co-sponsors
in committee · Oklahoma · House May 5, 2023

HR 3008: Drug Shortage Prevention Act of 2023

HR 3008, the Drug Shortage Prevention Act of 2023, requires manufacturers of critical essential medicines (like life-saving or emergency drugs) to notify the FDA earlier about potential supply disruptions. Specifically, manufacturers must report permanent production stops, interruptions, or unexpected demand spikes (not seasonal) at least six months in advance for production issues, or within 48 hours for sustained demand increases. The notification must include reasons, ingredient sources, alternative suppliers, and expected duration. The FDA will then share this information with healthcare providers and patient groups to help manage shortages. This law applies to drugs critical for life-sustaining care, excluding certain radio pharmaceuticals.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents drug shortages for critical medicines, ensuring patient access to essential medications by requiring early FDA notifications of supply disruptions.95% confidence
Sara Jacobs (D) · 49 co-sponsors
in committee · Oklahoma · Senate May 4, 2023

SRES 197: A resolution designating the week of May 1, 2023, through May 7, 2023, as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week".

This resolution designates the week of May 1-7, 2023, as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week" to raise public and medical community awareness about the condition. It does not create new laws or policies, but encourages individuals to learn about Tardive Dyskinesia, a movement disorder linked to long-term use of certain medications (like antipsychotics). The resolution focuses solely on awareness, with no direct impact on affected individuals or healthcare requirements. It is a symbolic, non-binding gesture by the Senate.
Markwayne Mullin (R)
passed · Oklahoma · Senate May 4, 2023

SRES 200: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 30, 2023, through May 6, 2023, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

This Senate resolution (SRES 200) expresses support for designating April 30-May 6, 2023, as "National Small Business Week" to honor small businesses and entrepreneurs across the United States. It recognizes that small businesses (over 33 million nationwide supporting 62 million jobs) are vital to the U.S. economy and highlights their resilience. The resolution specifically calls for celebrating their contributions, acknowledging challenges they face, and supporting efforts to improve access for underserved small businesses. As a symbolic gesture - not a law - it does not create new policies or funding but formally recognizes small business impact.
Benjamin L. Cardin (D) · 50 co-sponsors
in committee · Oklahoma · Senate May 4, 2023

SRES 106: A resolution condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law.

SRES 106 is a 2023 U.S. Senate resolution condemning China's implementation of the Hong Kong national security law and related actions. It specifically criticizes the law's use to suppress dissent, target figures like pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai and Cardinal Zen, and undermine Hong Kong's autonomy under the "one country, two systems" framework. The resolution urges governments to hold China accountable, supports Hong Kong residents' fundamental freedoms, and calls for dropping all national security law charges against detainees. It does not create new laws or impose direct consequences but serves as a symbolic expression of congressional concern about Hong Kong's political rights and rule of law.
James E. Risch (R) · 43 co-sponsors
in committee · Oklahoma · Senate May 4, 2023

S 1445: Stand Your Ground Act of 2023

S 1445, the Stand Your Ground Act of 2023, amends federal law to expand self-defense protections in certain criminal cases. It creates an affirmative defense for using force (including deadly force) when facing a "forcible felony" (like assault, robbery, or sexual battery) without requiring a defendant to retreat first. The bill directly affects individuals accused of crimes in federal court who claim self-defense, shifting the burden to prove this defense to a preponderance of evidence. Key provisions remove the "duty to retreat" requirement, allowing a defendant to stand their ground if they are not engaged in criminal activity and are in a place they have a legal right to be. This applies only to federal prosecutions commenced after the law's effective date.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands self-defense protections, shifting burden to prosecution, making convictions harder in forcible felony cases, thus limiting criminal justice system's ability to secure convictions.80% confidence
Markwayne Mullin (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Oklahoma · Senate May 4, 2023

S 1449: RESTART Act

The RESTART Act (S 1449) streamlines environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act by setting page limits (150 pages for standard environmental impact statements, 300 for complex projects) and strict timelines (2 years for final environmental impact statements, 1 year for environmental assessments). It limits judicial review by requiring lawsuits to be filed within 60 days of publication and setting 180-day deadlines for courts to resolve cases. The bill also modifies Clean Water Act permitting requirements and includes specific provisions expediting approval for the Mountain Valley Pipeline project. These changes primarily affect federal agencies conducting environmental reviews, project sponsors seeking permits, and states involved in environmental permitting processes.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentStreamlines NEPA reviews with page limits/timelines and restricts judicial review, reducing environmental review rigor and oversight.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationStreamlines environmental reviews for infrastructure projects, expediting transportation-related construction and reducing regulatory delays critical for road/highway development.85% confidence
Shelley Moore Capito (R) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Oklahoma · Senate May 4, 2023

S 1456: SPUR Act

The SPUR Act (S 1456) streamlines oil, gas, and mineral development on federal lands by requiring quarterly onshore oil and gas lease sales, allowing states to assume permitting authority for these activities, and limiting environmental review delays for energy projects. The bill reduces royalty rates for oil and gas leases to a minimum of 12.5 percent during its 5-year implementation period, prohibits the President from delaying energy leasing without congressional approval, and expedites LNG export approvals with a 45-day decision deadline. It directly affects oil and gas companies seeking permits, state governments that may take over permitting authority, and federal agencies like the Bureau of Land Management. The legislation aims to increase domestic energy production by making federal leasing and permitting processes faster and more predictable.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill promotes fossil fuel development by reducing royalties, expediting permits, and limiting environmental reviews, directly opposing renewable energy policies and clean energy infrastructure advancement.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill streamlines oil/gas development, reduces royalty rates, limits environmental review delays, and allows states to assume permitting authority, weakening environmental protections.95% confidence
John Barrasso (R) · 12 co-sponsors
passed · Oklahoma · House May 4, 2023

HR 2811: Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023

# Summary of the Energy Development and Permitting Bill This document is a comprehensive energy policy bill focused on streamlining permitting processes, accelerating energy development, and reducing regulatory burdens for oil, gas, and geothermal projects on public lands. ## Key Provisions: 1. **Leasing and Permitting Reforms:** - Requires annual oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska regions - Sets 30-day deadlines for processing permit to drill applications - Mandates annual reports on permit processing status - Establishes 50-year terms for pipeline rights-of-way (replacing previous 30-year terms) 2. **Environmental Review Streamlining:** - Introduces "categorical exclusions" for certain activities that don't require environmental review - Sets page limits for environmental documents (150 pages for EIS, 75 for EA) - Establishes deadlines for completing environmental reviews (1-2 years) - Limits judicial review of environmental decisions - Requires "statement of purpose and need" in environmental impact statements 3. **Special Provisions:** - Allows drilling on non-Federal surface estate without Federal permit (if State permit is provided) - Prohibits Chinese Communist Party ownership interest in Federal leases - Sets royalty rates at not more than 12.5% for onshore Federal oil and gas leases - Exempts certain activities from "major Federal action" definition 4. **Transparency Requirements:** - Requires public posting of pending applications and processing status - Mandates annual reports on permit processing timelines - Requires publication of data on lease sales and permit approvals 5. **Judicial Limitations:** - Bars claims for judicial review of environmental decisions unless filed within 120 days - Limits challenges to environmental reviews to specific issues - Prohibits injunctions against lease sales unless imminent environmental harm is proven This bill represents a significant effort to accelerate energy development on public lands while reducing regulatory complexity and environmental review requirements, with particular emphasis on oil, gas, and geothermal projects.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill prioritizes oil/gas development via mandatory lease sales and expedited permits, reducing regulatory barriers for fossil fuels while not advancing renewables. This opposes renewable energy growth by favoring fossil fuels over clean energy sta...92% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill reduces regulatory burdens for oil/gas projects, requires annual lease sales, and fast-tracks permits - prioritizing industry development over environmental protections and conservation.90% confidence
Jodey C. Arrington (R) · 19 co-sponsors
passed · Oklahoma · Senate May 3, 2023

SRES 194: A resolution designating May 5, 2023, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls".

SRES 194 designates May 5, 2023, as National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls. The resolution directly addresses the disproportionate violence faced by Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women by calling for public commemoration of victims and solidarity with affected families. It uses May 5 - the birthday of Hanna Harris, a Northern Cheyenne woman whose case is cited in the resolution - as the designated date for awareness efforts. As a Senate resolution, it serves as a symbolic recognition of this issue rather than creating new legal obligations.
Steve Daines (R) · 22 co-sponsors
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