Oklahoma Congressional Bills

in committee · Oklahoma · House Mar 17, 2022

HJRES 76: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Ensuring Access to Equitable, Affordable, Client-Centered, Quality Family Planning Services".

This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services on October 7, 2021, that reverts requirements for federally funded providers of family planning services to those in effect before May 3, 2019, and makes other changes to family planning programs. Specific changes in the rule include (1) removing restrictions on pregnancy options counseling and referrals for abortion services, (2) eliminating requirements for physical and financial separation between abortion-related activities and specified family planning activities, and (3) providing a particular focus on health equity.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

Tony Gonzales (R) · 60 co-sponsors

in committee · Oklahoma · House Mar 17, 2022

HRES 991: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President of the United States should take immediate steps to support the transfer of requested fighter aircraft to the Government of Ukraine for self-defense against invasion of their sovereign state.

This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives affirms its support for equipping the Ukrainian Air Force with MiG-29 fighter aircraft and calls upon the President to support, pursue, and facilitate such transfers, including by way of approaches to replacing allied aircraft contributions with appropriate aircraft, in support of Ukrainian self-defense in cooperation with willing allied partners.

Tom Cole (R) · 20 co-sponsors

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 17, 2022

S 3874: Border Patrol Pay Security Act of 2022

Border Patrol Pay Security Act of 20 2 2 This bill changes how border patrol agents receive overtime pay when working up to 100 hours in a two-week period. For hours worked above 80, an agent is compensated at a rate of at least 150% of the agent's regular hourly rate.

Topics ✗ Immigration

in committee · Oklahoma · House Mar 17, 2022

HR 7117: Protect American Election Administration Act of 2022

Protect American Election Administration Act of 2022 This bill generally prohibits a state from soliciting, receiving, or expending any payment or donation of funds, property, or personal services from a private entity for the purpose of administering a federal election. For example, the bill prohibits the use of these payments or donations for programs related to voter education, outreach, and registration. The prohibition shall not apply to a state's acceptance and use of a private entity's donation of space to be used for a polling place or an early voting site.

Tom Cole (R) · 18 co-sponsors

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 16, 2022

SRES 549: A resolution supporting the transfer of aircraft and air defense systems to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

This resolution expresses that the Senate encourages the President of the United States to support the transfer of aircraft, such as MiG-29s, and air defense systems to Ukraine; supports continued efforts by members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and other countries around the globe to identify additional aviation and air defense capabilities to transfer to the Armed Forces of Ukraine; and stands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the people of Ukraine in their struggle against Russian aggression.

in committee · Oklahoma · House Mar 16, 2022

HRES 987: Expressing gratitude on behalf of the people of the United States to the journalists and news staff who are risking injury and death, are subject to grave threat, and have sacrificed their lives, to chronicle and report on the ongoing war in Ukraine resulting from Putin's invasion.

This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives declares its gratitude on behalf of the people of the United States to the journalists and news staff who continue to put themselves in harm's way to report on the humanitarian crisis and ongoing war on the ground in Ukraine following Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine; and honors the contributions of journalists and news staff reporting from the war in Ukraine as essential in the ongoing struggle for the rights of a free press and free speech internationally, pivotal in pushing back against false propaganda by tyrants, and crucial to informing Americans and the world of the horrors being wrought against the Ukrainian people.

Ashley Hinson (R) · 157 co-sponsors

in committee · Oklahoma · House Mar 16, 2022

HRES 988: Calling for justice and accountability for the perpetrators of the bombing of the Embassy of Israel in Buenos Aires on March 17, 1992.

This resolution urges the government of Argentina to bring the perpetrators of the March 17, 1992, terrorist attack on the Embassy of Israel in Buenos Aires to justice (in 1999 the Supreme Court of Argentina found that the transnational terrorist organization Hezbollah was responsible for the attack). The resolution commends the Argentinian government for designating Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and urges other U.S. allies and partners in Latin America and the Caribbean to do the same. The resolution urges these allies and partners to condemn and counter regional governments in the hemisphere that aid and abet Iran and Hezbollah. The resolution also commends the Argentinian government for adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition of antisemitism and encourages other partners and allies to do the same. Finally, the resolution commends the Secretary General of the Organization of American States for appointing a Commissioner to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism in the Western Hemisphere.

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 16, 2022

S 3857: A bill to terminate certain waivers of sanctions with respect to Iran issued in connection with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, and for other purposes.

This bill revokes certain waivers of sanctions relating to Iran's nuclear activity, including for (1) the modernization or redesign of the Arak reactor, and (2) the preparation or modification of centrifuge cascades at the Fordow facility. The bill also prohibits the President from issuing a new waiver relating to such activities.

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 16, 2022

S 3855: Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act of 2022

Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act of 2022 This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 certain activities under the Impact Aid Program. The program provides funding to local educational agencies that have lost property tax revenue due to the presence of tax-exempt federal property or to those that have experienced increased expenditures due to enrollment of federally connected children (e.g., children living on Indian lands or military bases).

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 16, 2022

S 664: Duplication Scoring Act of 2021

Duplication Scoring Act of 2021 This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to analyze legislation reported by a congressional committee and report on whether the legislation would create a risk of a new duplicative or overlapping program, office, or initiative in an area previously identified as an area of duplication, overlap, or fragmentation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Oklahoma · House Mar 16, 2022

HR 7104: FABS Act

Facilitating American-Built Semiconductors Act or the FABS Act This bill allows a new tax credit through 2032 for investment in any semiconductor manufacturing facility and for semiconductor design expenditures.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Technology

in committee · Oklahoma · House Mar 16, 2022

HR 7094: Energy Freedom Act

Energy Freedom Act This bill establishes requirements to provide for domestic energy production, including by limiting delays on oil, gas, or coal development; requiring a minimum number of annual sales of leases on federal lands and waters for oil and gas development; requiring sales of leases of federal land for wind, solar, and geothermal development; allowing the Department of the Interior to grant licenses for the exploration and mining of hardrock minerals on the Outer Continental Shelf.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

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