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in committee · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2023

HR 3021: Protecting the Second Amendment in Financial Services Act

This bill prohibits financial institutions (like banks and credit card processors) from using special transaction codes that separately identify firearm or ammunition sellers. It directly affects gun retailers and the financial services they use, ensuring these businesses are treated the same as other merchants for payment processing. The key provision amends the Truth in Lending Act to ban covered entities from categorizing firearm transactions differently, requiring uniform handling of all business types. This changes how payment systems classify transactions but does not alter gun ownership laws.
Alexander X. Mooney (R) · 27 co-sponsors
in committee · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2023

HR 2996: Safe Leave for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act

This bill amends the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to add a new category of protected leave for employees (or family members) affected by domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, or stalking. It entitles eligible employees to up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for specific needs like medical care, legal services, counseling, securing safe housing, or assisting family members with these issues. The leave can be taken intermittently or on a reduced schedule, and employees may substitute accrued paid leave (vacation, sick days) for part of the unpaid FMLA leave period. Employers may require certification or accept a sworn statement if certification is pending, but the bill does not mandate paid leave.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides unpaid leave for medical care, counseling, and legal services related to violence, improving access to healthcare services for victims.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly includes 'securing safe housing' as a protected leave reason under FMLA, directly supporting housing stability for victims of violence.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands FMLA to add protected leave for domestic violence/sexual assault victims, strengthening workers' rights to job-protected time off for critical safety needs.95% confidence
Stephanie I. Bice (R) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2023

HR 3020: Reinforcing Sanctions on Iranian Terrorists Act

This bill directs the President to determine within 90 days whether to apply sanctions under existing law against the Iran Airports Company, a state-owned entity that facilitates Mahan Air's operations. Mahan Air, already sanctioned by the Treasury for supporting Iran's Revolutionary Guards and regional destabilization, uses Iran Airports Company's infrastructure for flights. The bill does not create new sanctions but requires a formal presidential assessment of whether the airport company should face penalties under Executive Order 13224, which targets entities aiding terrorism. It directly affects Iran Airports Company as the specific entity under review.
Cory Mills (R) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2023

HR 2923: Living Donor Protection Act of 2023

This bill protects living organ donors from insurance discrimination by prohibiting life, disability, and long-term care insurers from denying coverage, raising premiums, or altering policy terms solely because someone donated an organ while alive. It also updates the Family and Medical Leave Act to include recovery from organ donation surgery as a qualifying health condition, allowing donors to take protected leave for this purpose. Additionally, the bill requires the Health and Human Services Secretary to update public educational materials about living donation benefits, risks, and insurance protections within six months of enactment. These changes directly affect living organ donors, insurers, employers, and healthcare systems by ensuring fair access to insurance and workplace leave.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects organ donors from insurance discrimination and expands leave for recovery, advancing patient rights and access in healthcare coverage.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentUpdates FMLA to include organ donation recovery as protected leave, expanding workers' benefits under Labor & Employment.90% confidence
Jerrold Nadler (D) · 225 co-sponsors
in committee · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2023

HR 2955: Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act

HR 2955, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act, establishes a Federal Work Group to improve data collection and best practices for youth in residential programs (like therapeutic schools, treatment centers, and group homes). The Work Group, composed of federal agency representatives and diverse stakeholders, must develop national data standards, create risk assessment tools, and issue biennial reports with recommendations to enhance safety, reduce restraints, and expand community-based alternatives. It directly affects youth with mental health, substance use, or disability needs placed in these facilities, as well as agencies overseeing them. The bill also mandates a National Academies study to examine funding, oversight, and barriers to community care. These mechanisms aim to standardize data tracking and promote less restrictive, trauma-informed care for youth in residential programs.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates federal standards to reduce restraints in youth residential programs and promote community-based alternatives, aligning with criminal justice reform goals like safety improvements and reducing institutionalization.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enhances mental health care in residential programs by reducing restraints, improving safety standards, and expanding community-based alternatives, directly supporting mental health services and patient safety.90% confidence
Ro Khanna (D) · 115 co-sponsors
in committee · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2023

HR 2700: Employee Rights Act

The Employee Rights Act (HR 2700) amends key labor laws to strengthen employee rights in collective bargaining and privacy. It requires employers to use secret ballot elections for selecting bargaining representatives and to provide labor organizations with voter lists containing employee names and one form of contact information (chosen by the employee) within two business days of an election. The bill prohibits employers from using employee personal information for non-organizing purposes and mandates written authorization for using union dues on non-bargaining activities, with authorizations expiring after one year. Additionally, it clarifies joint employment standards to prevent misclassification and adds tribal sovereignty protections to labor law definitions.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentStrengthens collective bargaining via secret ballots, mandates voter list access for labor orgs, prohibits misuse of employee data - directly advances worker rights protections.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits employers from using employee personal information for non-organizing purposes, directly protecting data privacy in labor contexts per bill summary.85% confidence
Rick W. Allen (R) · 88 co-sponsors
in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 27, 2023

S 1334: MARITIME Act of 2023

This bill requires the U.S. Department of Defense to develop a strategy for building an integrated maritime security capability in the Middle East, focusing on protecting allies from Iranian naval threats, piracy, and extremist groups. It mandates a 60-day strategy report to Congress detailing threat assessments, existing partnerships (like Combined Maritime Forces), efforts to integrate Israel, and intelligence coordination gaps. The bill also directs a 90-day feasibility study on funding this capability through contributions from Middle Eastern allies. The strategy and study directly affect U.S. military operations in the region and partner nations' security cooperation with the U.S. Navy.
Jacky Rosen (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 27, 2023

S 1384: Living Donor Protection Act of 2023

This bill prohibits insurers from denying coverage, canceling policies, or increasing premiums for life, disability, or long-term care insurance solely because someone is a living organ donor, without considering actual health risks. It also updates the Family and Medical Leave Act to include recovery from organ donation surgery as a qualifying condition for leave for private-sector employees and federal workers. Additionally, the bill requires the Health and Human Services Secretary to update public educational materials about living organ donation within six months, covering benefits, risks, and the new insurance protections. These changes directly affect living organ donors, insurers, and employers who must comply with the updated leave and insurance rules.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents insurance discrimination against organ donors and mandates job leave for recovery, protecting patient rights and access to healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentUpdates FMLA to include organ donation recovery as qualifying leave, expanding worker benefits and protections under employment standards.90% confidence
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D) · 43 co-sponsors
in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 27, 2023

S 1375: HELP Copays Act

The HELP Copays Act (S 1375) changes how health insurance plans calculate patient cost-sharing. It requires that discounts, financial assistance, or third-party payments (like drug manufacturer coupons) count toward a patient’s deductible, copayment, or out-of-pocket limit. This directly affects individuals enrolled in group or individual health insurance plans who receive such assistance. The bill amends the Public Health Service Act and Affordable Care Act to ensure these payments reduce the actual out-of-pocket costs patients face, rather than being treated as separate expenses.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires discounts/coupons to count toward deductibles/copays, lowering patient out-of-pocket costs and improving access under ACA framework95% confidence
Roger Marshall (R) · 25 co-sponsors
in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 27, 2023

S 1328: Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2023

The Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2023 (S 1328) amends the National Labor Relations Act to clarify that tribal governments and tribal-owned enterprises operating on tribal lands are considered "employers" under federal labor law. This change directly affects Native American tribes, tribal members working for these entities, and tribal businesses located on Indian lands. The bill adds specific definitions to the law, including "Indian Tribe," "Indian," and "Indian lands" (covering tribal reservations, trust lands, and certain Oklahoma lands), ensuring tribal employers fall under the same labor protections as other employers. As a result, workers at tribal-run operations gain the right to organize, bargain collectively, and file complaints under the National Labor Relations Act.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentClarifies tribal entities as employers under federal labor law, extending NLRB protections to tribal workers' rights and collective bargaining.95% confidence
Jerry Moran (R) · 9 co-sponsors
passed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 27, 2023

S 1311: Udall Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2023

This bill reauthorizes the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Trust Fund through fiscal year 2028, extending its current authorization period. It updates specific timeframes in the existing law by replacing references to 2023 with 2028 and adjusting the start of the new 5-year funding period to begin in fiscal year 2024. The bill directly affects the Udall Foundation’s ability to operate its existing grant programs, which support education and leadership initiatives for Native American and Alaska Native communities. No new funding or program changes are introduced - this is purely a procedural extension of the current legal framework. The foundation’s existing activities, including scholarship and fellowship programs, will continue under the revised authorization period.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReauthorizes trust fund to maintain existing grant programs, preventing defunding of essential education initiatives for Native Americans.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill reauthorizes Udall Foundation Trust Fund to continue funding education/leadership grants for Native American communities, extending existing educational support programs.95% confidence
Mark Kelly (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Oklahoma · House Apr 27, 2023

HR 2960: Fairness in Borrowing Act of 2023

This bill blocks the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and mortgage enterprises (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) from implementing new single-family mortgage credit fee changes announced on January 19, 2023. It specifically cancels the fee framework updates detailed in FHFA's January 19 announcement and related lender letters (LL-2023-01 and Bulletin 2023-1). The bill does not stop mortgage enterprises from using risk-based pricing for credit fees, which remains permitted. It directly affects the FHFA's authority and the mortgage pricing structure for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Michael Lawler (R) · 6 co-sponsors
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