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in committee · Oregon · Senate Mar 27, 2025

S 1196: Special Government Employees Transparency Act of 2025

This bill limits how long individuals can serve as special government employees (SGEs) to 130 days in any 365-day period, requiring agencies to reclassify them into standard positions after exceeding this threshold. It creates a public database listing key details for "covered" SGEs (those with duties comparable to GS-11 level or higher, not on advisory committees, and not in student roles), including name, title, pay, agency, and employment dates. Agencies must update the database within 30 days of personnel changes and publicly post financial disclosure reports for these individuals, excluding reports containing national defense information or specific exempt categories. The database will be accessible online without registration, ensuring transparency about SGE roles and compensation.

in committee · Oregon · House Mar 27, 2025

HR 2461: Manufactured Housing Tenant’s Bill of Rights Act of 2025

This bill requires lenders in federally backed manufactured home community loan programs to include specific tenant protections in lease agreements. It mandates 1-year lease terms with renewal options, 60-day written notice for rent increases (with extended notice for larger hikes), grace periods for payments, and rights for homeowners to sell their homes in place without relocation. Violations trigger penalties like refunding rent with interest or paying damages to affected tenants, while a new Commission will propose stronger future protections. The law applies specifically to communities receiving federal loans under programs like HUD’s manufactured home park financing.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Oregon · House Mar 27, 2025

HR 2439: Support UNFPA Funding Act

HR 2439 authorizes $50 million for fiscal year 2026 and $55 million for 2027 to fund the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), directly supporting its global programs. The bill specifies that these funds will help end preventable maternal deaths, address unmet contraceptive needs, combat gender-based violence, and end harmful practices like child marriage and female genital mutilation. UNFPA operates in over 150 countries, primarily aiding women and girls in developing nations and crisis zones, including those affected by conflict or natural disasters. The bill emphasizes UNFPA’s compliance with U.S. restrictions (not funding abortion) and its role in advancing U.S. strategic interests through voluntary family planning and reproductive health services.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

Chrissy Houlahan (D) · 51 co-sponsors

in committee · Oregon · House Mar 27, 2025

HR 2477: Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act of 2025

HR 2477, the Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act of 2025, would amend Medicare rules to require equal reimbursement for portable ultrasound transportation and setup services as is currently provided for portable X-ray services. This change directly affects Medicare beneficiaries needing portable ultrasound exams and healthcare providers (like mobile clinics) who offer these services. The bill mandates that Medicare pay separately for portable ultrasound transportation and setup in the same way and to the same extent as portable X-ray services, using similar supplier requirements as existing regulations. The policy change would take effect for services provided on or after January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Beth Van Duyne (R) · 41 co-sponsors

in committee · Oregon · House Mar 27, 2025

HR 2467: America's Red Rock Wilderness Act

HR 2467, America's Red Rock Wilderness Act, would designate approximately 1.3 million acres of public land across Utah as wilderness areas, protecting them from development and managing them for conservation. The bill specifically designates 77 wilderness areas in the Great Basin and Colorado Plateau regions, including lands within existing national monuments like Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears. It includes provisions for water rights protection, allows continued livestock grazing under certain conditions, and withdraws the designated lands from mining and mineral leasing. The bill also ensures Tribal rights are protected and requires the Secretary of the Interior to administer these areas according to wilderness management standards.

Topics ✗ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · Oregon · House Mar 27, 2025

HR 2411: UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025

This bill, HR 2411, directs the U.S. government to immediately resume funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) by repealing two prior funding restrictions. It requires the State Department to restart payments to UNRWA under existing authorities and mandates the President to rescind a 2025 executive order ending UNRWA support. The bill affects Palestinian refugees in Gaza, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and the West Bank who rely on UNRWA for humanitarian aid, as well as U.S. funding mechanisms. It also requires quarterly reports through 2028 on UNRWA’s progress implementing accountability reforms from an independent review led by Catherine Colonna.

André Carson (D) · 79 co-sponsors

in committee · Oregon · House Mar 27, 2025

HR 2398: Rural Veterinary Workforce Act

HR 2398, the Rural Veterinary Workforce Act, amends federal tax law to exempt certain student loan repayment or forgiveness assistance from income tax for veterinarians working in rural areas. It specifically expands existing tax exclusions to include programs under the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act (7 U.S.C. 3151a) and similar state-level programs designed to increase rural veterinary access. This change directly affects veterinarians participating in qualifying loan repayment or forgiveness programs in states prioritizing rural veterinary services. The policy change modifies IRS tax treatment to reduce the financial burden on veterinarians serving underserved rural communities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

Adrian Smith (R) · 65 co-sponsors

in committee · Oregon · House Mar 27, 2025

HR 2165: Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025

HR 2165, the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025, amends the Clean Air Act to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from writing future tailpipe emissions regulations that mandate specific vehicle technologies (like electric or hydrogen systems) or limit the availability of new vehicles based on engine type (e.g., gasoline vs. electric). The bill requires the EPA to update its regulations within 24 months to ensure new rules comply with these restrictions. This directly affects the EPA’s regulatory authority and automakers, as it limits how emissions standards can be structured. The law aims to preserve consumer choice in vehicle types by preventing regulations from favoring one engine technology over others.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment ✗ Technology ✗ Transportation

in committee · Oregon · House Mar 27, 2025

HR 2038: American Housing and Economic Mobility Act of 2025

# Summary of the American Housing and Economic Mobility Act of 2025 This comprehensive legislation addresses housing affordability, civil rights, financial inclusion, and tax policy through multiple titles: **Fair Housing Expansion (Title I):** - Expands protections under the Fair Housing Act to include gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, source of income, and veteran status - Requires housing providers receiving federal assistance to comply with enhanced accessibility standards (twice as many units must be accessible) **Community Reinvestment Act Strengthening (Title II):** - Requires banks to form diverse Community Advisory Committees in each metropolitan area - Mandates regular biannual consultations between bank executives and community advisory groups - Requires detailed data collection on lending practices by demographic factors (including race, ethnicity, and disability status) - Establishes new requirements for banks to analyze and report on disparities in access to credit **Veterans' Housing Access (Title III):** - Expands eligibility for VA home loans to include direct descendants of veterans who served between June 22, 1944, and April 11, 1968, who are first-time, first-generation homebuyers **Public Housing Improvements (Title IV):** - Requires public housing agencies to analyze where participants live and develop strategies to increase access to higher-opportunity neighborhoods - Mandates regional collaboration among housing agencies to reduce disparities in access - Requires HUD to develop mapping tools to help agencies analyze neighborhood access **Estate Tax Reforms (Title V):** - Increases estate tax rates for large estates (over $13 million) - Reduces the basic exclusion amount from $13 million to $3.5 million - Imposes a 10% surtax on estates exceeding $1 billion - Increases the exclusion limit for farm real property from $750,000 to $3 million - Increases the exclusion for land subject to conservation easements from $500,000 to $2 million - Creates a new 5-8% surcharge on high-income estates and trusts **Additional Provisions:** - Strengthens credit union service to underserved areas - Raises public welfare caps for banks to increase investments in low-income communities - Requires new data collection and reporting requirements for financial institutions This legislation represents a significant expansion of housing rights, financial inclusion, and tax policy reforms aimed at reducing disparities in access to housing and financial services while reforming the estate tax system.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Veterans

Emanuel Cleaver (D) · 26 co-sponsors

in committee · Oregon · House Mar 27, 2025

HR 1970: Providing Veterans Essential Medications Act

The Providing Veterans Essential Medications Act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to reimburse State homes or provide medications directly for certain high-cost drugs used by veterans in State-run nursing homes. A medication is defined as high-cost if its price (including a 3% fee) exceeds 8.5% of the VA's monthly payment for the veteran's care at that home. This applies specifically to State homes that provide such medications to veterans under VA contracts. The bill ensures veterans receive essential medications without financial burden on the State homes, using clear cost thresholds to determine eligibility.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

in committee · Oregon · House Mar 27, 2025

HR 1845: TAP Promotion Act

TAP Promotion Act This bill requires that pre-separation counseling under the Transition Assistance Program include a presentation that promotes the benefits available to veterans from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill also requires the VA to annually report on the presentation to (1) identify veterans service organizations that participate, (2) provide the number of members of the Armed Forces who attend, and (3) provide any recommendations for changes to the presentation.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed · Oregon · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SRES 140: A resolution designating the first week of April 2025 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".

SRES 140 designates the first week of April 2025 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week" through a symbolic Senate resolution. It urges the Surgeon General to educate the public about asbestos exposure risks and requests the Senate Secretary transmit the resolution to the Surgeon General's office. The resolution does not create new laws or requirements but aims to raise public awareness about asbestos-related health risks, including diseases like mesothelioma. It is a procedural designation with no binding policy changes.