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in committee · Oklahoma · House May 14, 2025

HR 3378: Racehorse Health and Safety Act of 2025

The Racehorse Health and Safety Act of 2025 replaces the 2020 Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act with a new framework for horse racing safety and medication control. The bill establishes a Racehorse Health and Safety Organization (RHSO) to coordinate safety rules across states, with breed-specific committees for Thoroughbreds, Standardbreds, and Quarter Horses to develop medication control and safety protocols. It creates new rules prohibiting certain medications, mandates track safety standards, and establishes procedures for handling violations, including administrative sanctions and disciplinary processes. The law requires states to join an interstate compact to participate in the new system, with states that don't join prohibited from allowing interstate wagering on races. This legislation directly affects all entities involved in horse racing, including owners, trainers, veterinarians, racetracks, and breed associations across the country.
Clay Higgins (R) · 4 co-sponsors
passed · Oklahoma · Senate May 13, 2025

SRES 220: A resolution designating the week of May 11 through May 17, 2025, as "National Police Week".

SRES 220 designates the week of May 11-17, 2025, as "National Police Week" to honor law enforcement officers across the United States. The resolution recognizes officers who have been killed, disabled, or injured in the line of duty, including 234 officers honored for 2024 fatalities and 18 officers killed in 2025. It expresses the Senate’s support for law enforcement, acknowledges the need for adequate resources for officer safety, and encourages public observance to celebrate their service and sacrifices. This is a ceremonial resolution with no new policy or funding changes.
Chuck Grassley (R) · 83 co-sponsors
in committee · Oklahoma · House May 13, 2025

HR 3330: Energy Freedom Act

HR 3330, the Energy Freedom Act, repeals numerous tax credits and incentives related to clean energy and energy efficiency. The bill specifically targets credits for residential energy improvements, clean vehicles, renewable energy production, biofuels, and energy-efficient buildings. These repeals would eliminate tax benefits for individuals and businesses that previously claimed these credits. The changes would take effect for property placed in service, vehicles acquired, or credits claimed after December 31, 2025, depending on the specific provision. The bill does not repeal all energy-related tax provisions, as section 7 modifies the Second Generation Biofuel Producer Credit rather than repealing it.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals multiple clean energy tax credits, eliminating incentives for individuals/businesses. Directly reduces tax benefits under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals tax credits for clean energy, renewables, and efficiency, eliminating financial incentives that support these areas.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill repeals tax credits for clean energy, renewable energy, and energy efficiency, removing key financial incentives that support environmental protection and climate goals. This directly weakens adoption of sustainable practices.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRepeals tax credits for energy-efficient buildings and residential improvements, removing incentives that lower housing energy costs and support affordability. Weakens a key component of affordable housing initiatives.85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRepeals tax credits for clean vehicles, eliminating incentives that support sustainable transportation adoption and reducing financial support for clean vehicle programs.90% confidence
Josh Brecheen (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Oklahoma · Senate May 12, 2025

SRES 216: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.

SRES 216 is a non-binding Senate resolution designating May 4-10, 2025, as Public Service Recognition Week to honor federal, state, local, and uniformed government employees. It formally commends these public servants for their contributions across diverse roles - from defense and healthcare to disaster response and education - throughout the year. The resolution expresses the Senate’s support for celebrating their dedication but does not create new laws, funding, or policy changes. It serves solely as a symbolic gesture of appreciation, with no direct impact on affected individuals or government operations.
James Lankford (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Oklahoma · Senate May 12, 2025

S 1719: Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2025

This bill modifies tax rules to treat direct primary care service arrangements as deductible medical expenses. It defines such arrangements as fixed monthly fees paid directly to primary care doctors (excluding surgeries, anesthesia, or certain lab tests), with deductible amounts capped at $150 per month (adjusted annually for inflation). The law affects individuals using this care model and employers offering it, allowing them to count these fees toward medical expense deductions. It also clarifies that these arrangements are not considered health insurance for tax purposes and requires reporting fees on W-2 forms for employment-linked plans. The changes apply to months beginning after December 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax deductions for primary care, providing relief under medical expense rules per bill's tax modification provisions.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows tax deductions for primary care fees, reducing out-of-pocket costs and improving access to preventive care services.95% confidence
Bill Cassidy (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Oklahoma · Senate May 12, 2025

S 1715: Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act

This bill prohibits payment card networks and covered entities (like payment processors) from requiring or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish firearm retailers from general merchandise or sporting goods stores. It directly affects firearm retailers (those selling guns or ammunition) and payment networks (such as Visa or Mastercard), ensuring their transactions are processed without special classification. Key provisions ban the use of discriminatory codes, establish an enforcement process through the Attorney General with complaint mechanisms, and preempt state or local laws on this issue. The bill does not change gun sales laws but alters how payment systems categorize firearm-related transactions. It explicitly states no private lawsuits can be filed under this law.
Bill Hagerty (R) · 32 co-sponsors
in committee · Oklahoma · Senate May 12, 2025

S 1716: Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025

This bill, S 1716 (Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025), modifies vision care coverage under health plans by limiting agreements between optometrists and vision plans to two-year terms (with possible two-year extensions) and prohibiting plans from restricting optometrists' choices of labs or suppliers for patient vision care. It directly affects optometrists and health insurance issuers offering limited-scope vision benefits, ensuring they cannot force optometrists to use specific labs or materials. The bill requires annual state enforcement notifications by the Secretary and clarifies that state laws governing vision plans take precedence if they conflict with this law. It does not change overall coverage requirements but focuses on provider choice and contract terms within vision benefit plans.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents vision plans from restricting optometrists' lab/supplier choices, enhancing provider autonomy and patient access in vision care coverage.90% confidence
Kevin Cramer (R) · 24 co-sponsors
in committee · Oklahoma · Senate May 12, 2025

S 1708: Regulatory Accountability Act

The Regulatory Accountability Act establishes new requirements for federal agencies when creating significant regulations. It defines a "major rule" as one likely to cause $100 million or more in annual economic impact, requiring agencies to consider multiple alternatives, conduct cost-benefit analyses, and publish frameworks for assessing the rule's effectiveness. The bill also clarifies that agency guidance documents are not legally binding and must be published in a single online location. These changes apply to most federal agency rulemaking, aiming to increase transparency and accountability in the regulatory process.
James Lankford (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Oklahoma · Senate May 12, 2025

S 632: IHS Workforce Parity Act of 2025

The IHS Workforce Parity Act of 2025 amends two key programs supporting healthcare professionals serving Native American communities: the Indian Health Service (IHS) scholarship program and loan repayment program. It allows scholarship and loan recipients to fulfill their service obligations through either full-time practice in IHS settings or half-time practice (with a doubled service period), and for loan recipients, it adds a 50% reduced payment option for half-time service over two years. The bill clarifies that half-time service periods must be converted to full-time equivalents when calculating breach-of-contract penalties. This directly affects healthcare professionals who receive IHS scholarships or loan repayment assistance, providing more flexible practice options while maintaining service requirements.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAmends IHS workforce programs to expand service flexibility, strengthening healthcare access for Native American communities through enhanced provider recruitment and retention.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands employment flexibility for healthcare workers by allowing part-time service options with adjusted obligations, enhancing workforce participation opportunities without reducing benefits.85% confidence
Catherine Cortez Masto (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Oklahoma · Senate May 9, 2025

SJRES 7: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program".

This joint resolution seeks to block a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rule that aimed to expand internet access for schools through the E-Rate program, specifically addressing the "homework gap" by increasing funding for student connectivity. The rule, published in the Federal Register on August 20, 2024, would have modified how schools and libraries access broadband under the E-Rate program. If passed, the resolution would cancel this rule, preventing it from taking effect under federal disapproval procedures. This is a procedural action targeting a specific FCC regulatory change, not a new policy.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill blocks FCC rule expanding E-Rate program funding, preventing increased federal spending on school broadband access. Directly defunds essential program expansion.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill blocks FCC rule expanding school internet access via E-Rate program, preventing increased connectivity funding and access for students, opposing educational access expansion.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBlocks FCC rule expanding E-Rate program funding for school internet access, preventing increased connectivity for students addressing homework gap.95% confidence
Ted Cruz (R) · 16 co-sponsors
signed · Oklahoma · House May 9, 2025

HJRES 24: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers".

H.J.Res. 24, enacted May 9, 2025, disapproves a Department of Energy (DOE) rule establishing energy efficiency standards for walk-in coolers and freezers. This resolution, passed under the Congressional Review Act, blocks the rule (published December 23, 2024) from taking effect, meaning the DOE’s proposed standards will have no legal force. The action directly affects commercial food equipment manufacturers and businesses using such cooling systems by preventing the implementation of new energy conservation requirements.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks DOE rule establishing energy efficiency standards for commercial cooling equipment, preventing implementation of stricter energy conservation requirements.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks DOE energy efficiency standards for commercial cooling equipment, weakening environmental regulations that would reduce energy consumption and emissions.95% confidence
Stephanie I. Bice (R) · 10 co-sponsors
signed · Oklahoma · House May 9, 2025

HJRES 20: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".

This resolution blocks a Department of Energy rule that would have set new energy efficiency standards for gas-fired instant water heaters. It prevents the rule from taking effect, meaning appliance manufacturers would not have to meet the proposed efficiency requirements. The rule, submitted in December 2024, directly affected manufacturers of these water heaters and consumers purchasing them. Congress approved this disapproval through a joint resolution passed on May 9, 2025.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks DOE rule establishing energy efficiency standards for gas water heaters, weakening conservation requirements and preventing stronger energy efficiency measures.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks DOE rule establishing energy efficiency standards for water heaters, preventing stricter environmental regulations and reducing conservation requirements.95% confidence
Gary J. Palmer (R) · 29 co-sponsors
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