South Carolina Congressional Bills

passed · South Carolina · House Mar 19, 2024

HRES 149: Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation.

This resolution (HRES 149) is a symbolic congressional statement condemning Russia's actions in Ukraine, specifically the forcible transfer and abduction of Ukrainian children. It directly addresses the Russian government, citing evidence including Ukrainian reports of over 2,300 children kidnapped and Russia's policy granting citizenship to children born in occupied territories after February 24, 2022. The resolution formally declares these actions violate the Genocide Convention (Article II(e)) and claims Russia is attempting to erase Ukrainian identity by targeting children. As a non-binding resolution, it holds no legal force but expresses the House's official stance against these practices.

Susan Wild (D) · 39 co-sponsors

passed · South Carolina · House Mar 14, 2024

HR 7521: Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act

This bill prohibits U.S. app stores, hosting services, and distributors from enabling foreign adversary-controlled applications (like TikTok, owned by ByteDance) to operate within U.S. borders. It requires companies to provide users with their data in a machine-readable format before a ban takes effect, and imposes civil penalties of up to $5,000 per affected user for violations. The law directly affects major app platforms, app stores, and internet hosting services, targeting applications owned by entities controlled by designated "foreign adversary" countries (e.g., China). It includes exemptions for companies that divest U.S. operations to non-adversary entities before the ban date.

Topics ✗ Technology

Mike Gallagher (R) · 54 co-sponsors

passed · South Carolina · House Mar 11, 2024

HR 7511: Laken Riley Act

The Laken Riley Act (HR 7511) would require federal authorities to detain non-citizens charged with or convicted of burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting offenses. It also creates new legal standing for state attorneys general to sue federal immigration officials in federal court if they believe immigration enforcement decisions (like releasing aliens or granting parole) cause financial harm exceeding $100 to the state or its residents. The bill amends immigration laws to expand detention requirements for certain property crimes and allows states to seek court orders to enforce immigration policies. It does not create new criminal penalties but modifies existing immigration enforcement procedures. The bill’s findings and political language about the Laken Riley case are not part of its policy provisions.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice ✗ Immigration

Mike Collins (R) · 78 co-sponsors

passed · South Carolina · House Feb 29, 2024

HR 6544: Atomic Energy Advancement Act

The Atomic Energy Advancement Act modernizes nuclear energy regulation and deployment in the United States. It requires the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to update its mission to prioritize efficient licensing while maintaining safety standards, establishes reduced fees for advanced reactor applicants, and creates a prize program to reward the first successful advanced reactor licensing. The bill also streamlines environmental reviews for nuclear projects at brownfield sites and extends the Price-Anderson Act, which limits liability for nuclear accidents. Additionally, it mandates the Commission to develop risk-informed oversight procedures for nuclear facilities.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Technology

passed · South Carolina · House Feb 26, 2024

HR 5856: Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2023

This bill reauthorizes and enhances anti-trafficking programs through several key provisions. It establishes "Frederick Douglass Human Trafficking Prevention Education Grants" for schools to implement evidence-based, culturally responsive training for K-12 students, teachers, and school personnel on recognizing and preventing child trafficking. It also creates a Human Trafficking Survivors Employment and Education Program to help trafficking victims gain job skills, education, and life skills for self-sufficiency. The bill extends funding for these programs through 2028 with increased authorization levels and modifies international trafficking reporting standards.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · South Carolina · House Feb 26, 2024

HR 3202: Assad Regime Anti-Normalization Act of 2023

The Assad Regime Anti-Normalization Act of 2023 amends the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act to expand sanctions against individuals and entities supporting the Assad regime in Syria. It targets those who provide financial or material support to the regime, divert humanitarian aid, seize property, or engage with Syria Arab Airlines or Cham Wings. The bill prohibits U.S. officials from recognizing or normalizing relations with the Assad regime and requires the administration to develop a strategy to counter other countries' engagement with Syria. It also mandates annual reports on diplomatic meetings with Syria, transactions involving Syria, and how the Assad regime manipulates UN operations in Syria.

Joe Wilson (R) · 52 co-sponsors

passed · South Carolina · House Feb 26, 2024

HR 2766: Uyghur Policy Act of 2023

The Uyghur Policy Act of 2023 establishes a U.S. Special Coordinator for Uyghur Issues within the State Department to coordinate policy and advocate for the protection of Uyghur cultural, religious, and linguistic identity in Xinjiang. It authorizes $250,000 annually for Uyghur human rights advocates to speak at public diplomacy events in Muslim-majority countries and mandates Uyghur language training for U.S. diplomats. The bill also directs the U.S. government to support United Nations monitoring of Xinjiang human rights issues and oppose efforts to block discussions of Xinjiang at the UN. These provisions focus on diplomatic advocacy and information-sharing, not direct sanctions or enforcement actions against China.

Young Kim (R) · 106 co-sponsors

passed · South Carolina · House Feb 26, 2024

HR 533: Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act

HR 533, the "Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act," establishes U.S. policy recognizing Tibetans' right to self-determination under international law and rejects China's historical claims about Tibet. It directs the State Department to counter Chinese disinformation about Tibet’s history and status, including claims that Tibet has been part of China "since ancient times," and amends the 2002 Tibetan Policy Act to require specific disinformation countermeasures. The bill defines "Tibet" to include the Tibet Autonomous Region and Tibetan areas in Qinghai, Sichuan, Gansu, and Yunnan provinces. These provisions aim to guide U.S. diplomatic efforts toward resolving the Tibet-China dispute through dialogue and factual representation.

passed · South Carolina · House Feb 15, 2024

HR 7176: Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024

HR 7176, the "Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024," streamlines approval processes for U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals. It grants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) exclusive authority to approve or deny LNG export facility projects, requiring FERC to deem such exports "consistent with the public interest" unless specific legal exceptions apply. The bill explicitly preserves the President’s authority to block LNG exports under sanctions laws targeting countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism. This directly affects LNG companies seeking export permits and FERC’s regulatory role, without altering existing environmental or safety regulations.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

August Pfluger (R) · 31 co-sponsors

passed · South Carolina · House Feb 14, 2024

HRES 966: Condemning rape and sexual violence committed by Hamas in its war against Israel.

HRES 966 is a symbolic resolution condemning alleged sexual violence committed by Hamas during its October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. It specifically references eyewitness accounts, forensic evidence, and Hamas fighters' admissions of ordering gang rape, sexual mutilation, and assault against Israeli civilians. The resolution calls for international condemnation of such acts as weapons of war, urges nations to criminalize sexual violence, and supports investigations into Hamas' actions. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals but formally expresses the House's position on the issue.

Lois Frankel (D) · 200 co-sponsors

passed · South Carolina · Senate Feb 12, 2024

SRES 553: A resolution honoring the life of Jean A. Carnahan, former Senator for the State of Missouri.

SRES 553 is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring Jean A. Carnahan, who served as Missouri’s first female U.S. Senator from 2001 to 2002 after her husband’s passing. The resolution expresses the Senate’s sorrow over her death, recognizes her service as First Lady of Missouri and U.S. Senator, and her advocacy for families and veterans. It directs the Senate Secretary to share the resolution with the House and Carnahan’s family, with no substantive policy changes or affected parties. This is a standard commemorative measure with no legislative impact.

Josh Hawley (R) · 99 co-sponsors

passed · South Carolina · Senate Feb 9, 2024

SRES 555: A resolution designating the week of February 10 through February 17, 2024, as "National Entrepreneurship Week" to recognize the importance and contributions of entrepreneurs and startups to the economic prosperity of the United States and the well-being of every community across the United States.

This resolution designates the week of February 10, 2024, as National Entrepreneurship Week to recognize and celebrate the contributions of entrepreneurs to the U.S. economy and to communities across the country.

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