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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 12, 2025

S 556: Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025

This bill imposes new sanctions on foreign entities (including banks, insurers, and logistics companies) that knowingly facilitate Iran's oil, gas, LNG, or petrochemical exports. It blocks U.S. property of sanctioned entities and bars targeted individuals from entering the U.S. via visa restrictions or revocation. Exceptions cover goods imports and certain international obligations, while the President may grant limited 180-day waivers for national security reasons, subject to congressional reporting. The law aims to disrupt Iran's energy revenue streams used for terrorism, weapons programs, and repression, with enforcement coordinated through a new interagency working group.
Dan Sullivan (R) · 51 co-sponsors
in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 12, 2025

HR 1238: Cartel Marque and Reprisal Authorization Act of 2025

This bill authorizes the President to issue "letters of marque and reprisal" - a historical power from the U.S. Constitution - to privately armed groups. It would allow these groups to seize property and capture individuals (defined as cartel members or associates) responsible for aggression against the U.S., operating outside U.S. territory. The President must require a security bond to ensure compliance, and "cartel" is defined using two specific references (an executive order and a non-existent law). The bill directly affects foreign cartel members and their assets, not U.S. citizens or domestic operations. It revives a rarely used 18th-century legal mechanism for addressing perceived national security threats.
Tim Burchett (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 12, 2025

HR 1269: Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2025

HR 1269, the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2025, expands benefits for public safety officers (like police and firefighters) who develop certain cancers linked to their work. It adds 22 specific cancers - including lung, mesothelioma, and breast cancer - to the list of conditions presumed to be "exposure-related" and sustained in the line of duty. This presumption applies if the officer served at least 5 years, was diagnosed with the cancer within 15 years after last active duty, and the cancer directly caused death or permanent disability. The bill also establishes a process for adding new cancers every 3 years based on medical evidence from agencies like NIOSH, and allows claims to be filed within 3 years of the law's enactment.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands healthcare benefits for public safety officers with work-related cancer, adding 22 cancers to presumed exposure list for coverage eligibility.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands worker benefits for public safety officers with work-related cancers by adding 22 cancers to presumption list, easing access to benefits and strengthening occupational hazard protections.90% confidence
Mary Gay Scanlon (D) · 180 co-sponsors
in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 12, 2025

HR 1232: National Right-to-Work Act

HR 1232, the National Right-to-Work Act, would make union membership voluntary for workers in most private-sector jobs by removing legal requirements for employees to join a union or pay dues as a condition of employment. It directly affects workers in unionized workplaces covered by the National Labor Relations Act (including most private employers) and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act. The key change eliminates provisions that allowed "union security agreements" (requiring dues or membership), meaning workers could no longer be forced to pay union fees to keep their jobs. This bill does not change other labor rights or create new programs - it only modifies existing laws to allow workers to opt out of union membership and financial obligations.
Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentEliminates mandatory union dues/membership, weakening collective bargaining power and union security agreements under NLRA/Railway Labor Act.95% confidence
Joe Wilson (R) · 129 co-sponsors
in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 12, 2025

HR 1241: SAFE for America Act of 2025

Security And Fairness Enhancement for America Act of 2025 or SAFE for America Act of 2025 This bill eliminates the diversity visa program. This program provides up to 55,000 visas annually to individuals from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill eliminates diversity visa program, restricting a pathway for immigrants from low-immigration countries, clearly limiting immigration access.90% confidence
Mike Collins (R) · 59 co-sponsors
in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 11, 2025

S 512: Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act

This bill creates a new federal offense for intentionally fleeing U.S. Border Patrol agents or assisting law enforcement while operating a vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border. It establishes tiered penalties: up to 2 years in prison for the basic offense, 5-20 years if serious injury occurs, and 10+ years or life if death results. The bill also links this offense to immigration consequences, making convictions trigger inadmissibility, deportability, and disqualification from seeking asylum. Additionally, it requires an annual report to Congress tracking prosecutions, apprehensions, and sentencing related to this new offense.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new federal offense with tiered prison terms (up to life) for fleeing agents, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties per bill summary.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationImposes federal penalties for fleeing Border Patrol with deportation consequences, strengthening enforcement and restricting immigrant access via inadmissibility/deportability triggers.95% confidence
Ted Cruz (R) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 11, 2025

S 514: MERP Clarifications Act of 2025

The MERP Clarifications Act of 2025 clarifies the Methane Emissions Reduction Program under the Clean Air Act. It exempts small oil and gas producers (with annual emissions below 25,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent and 2,500 or fewer employees) from reporting and fee requirements, and also exempts facilities complying with specific EPA regulations and state plans. The bill requires the EPA to delay imposing fees until after grants are fully disbursed and revised emissions factors are finalized, while mandating plain-language explanations of fee calculations. The program is set to end on December 31, 2034, with a dispute resolution process for fee-related appeals during its active period.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyExempts small oil/gas producers from emissions reporting/fees, weakening methane reduction requirements under Clean Air Act95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts small producers from emissions reporting/fees, delays EPA fee imposition, weakening methane reduction program requirements.85% confidence
James Lankford (R)
in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 11, 2025

S 505: ‘Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act of 2025

S 505, the "Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act of 2025," extends the filing deadline for certain small businesses already subject to federal reporting requirements. It modifies a provision in 31 U.S. Code by changing the deadline from "before January 1, 2024" to "not later than January 1, 2026." This directly affects small businesses that must submit specific reports under existing law, giving them an additional two years to comply. The bill aims to reduce administrative burden by delaying the filing obligation.
Tim Scott (R) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 11, 2025

HR 1200: Freight RAILCAR Act of 2025

This bill creates a 10% tax credit for businesses that modernize or replace freight railcars, directly affecting railcar owners and manufacturers. To qualify, railcars must meet an 8% improvement standard in capacity or fuel efficiency, be built or modernized after enactment, and replace two scrapped railcars. The credit is limited to 1,000 qualified railcars per business annually, with reporting requirements for the Treasury to track claimed credits, scrapped railcars, and new railcar production. The credit applies to railcars placed in service after December 2024, ending three years after enactment.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a 10% tax credit for businesses, directly impacting taxation policy and providing tax relief for qualifying railcar owners/manufacturers.92% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill requires 8% fuel efficiency improvement for railcars to qualify for tax credit, directly advancing energy efficiency in transportation infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires 8% fuel efficiency improvement in railcars, reducing emissions and aligning with pollution control goals.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationTax credit incentivizes railcar modernization meeting efficiency/capacity standards, directly advancing transportation infrastructure and sustainable freight systems.95% confidence
Darin LaHood (R) · 68 co-sponsors
in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 11, 2025

HR 1184: Stop CCP Land Act

HR 1184, the "Stop CCP Land Act," requires states to ban purchases of agricultural land by entities from designated countries (like China and Russia) to receive certain federal agricultural and environmental funds. It mandates states to prohibit such foreign purchases and require annual reporting from existing foreign landholders. The bill also directs the Agriculture Secretary to update federal reporting rules for foreign agricultural investment and the GAO to assess national security impacts and suggest safeguards. This directly affects states receiving specific federal programs and foreign entities from listed countries.
Stephanie I. Bice (R) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 11, 2025

HR 1220: FIRM Act of 2025

HR 1220 (FIRM Act of 2025) increases nonimmigrant visa fees for applicants from countries meeting specific criteria. It requires the Secretary of State to raise fees by 50% for one criterion (e.g., countries denying acceptance of deported nationals), 100% for two criteria (e.g., terrorism sponsors or Tier 3 trafficking countries), or 150% for all three. The fee hike applies to B-1/B-2 visa applicants (business/tourism visas) from designated countries. The Secretary must review these designations monthly to adjust fees or add new countries. This policy directly affects visa applicants from nations meeting the State Department's criteria.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationIncreases visa fees for designated countries (e.g., terrorism sponsors), restricting access to B-1/B-2 visas through financial barriers.95% confidence
Ann Wagner (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 11, 2025

HR 1195: Protect Medicaid Act

HR 1195, the Protect Medicaid Act, prohibits federal Medicaid funds from covering administrative costs related to health benefits provided to unauthorized immigrants who lack lawful immigration status and are ineligible for Medicaid. This directly affects states that currently provide such benefits, requiring them to separate these administrative costs from general Medicaid program expenses. The bill adds a new provision to the Social Security Act clarifying that federal funds cannot be used for these specific administrative costs, while allowing funds for systems designed to enforce this rule. It also mandates an Inspector General report detailing how states separate costs, ensure compliance, finance these programs (e.g., through provider taxes), and the impact on drug pricing for this population.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts Medicaid federal funding for administrative costs related to unauthorized immigrants, limiting program coverage scope and defunding a specific service provision.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts federal Medicaid funding for unauthorized immigrants' health benefits, directly limiting access to services as defined by 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence
Richard Hudson (R) · 16 co-sponsors
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