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in committee · South Dakota · House Mar 28, 2025

HR 1528: America Works Act of 2025

This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to change work requirements for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) recipients. It adds new exemptions for individuals under 18, over 65, medically certified as unfit for work, parents with children under 7, or pregnant women. It also allows states to request waivers from work requirements in counties with unemployment rates exceeding 10%. These changes directly affect SNAP participants who may qualify for exemptions or live in high-unemployment areas.
Dusty Johnson (R) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · South Dakota · Senate Mar 27, 2025

S 1162: SHORT Act

The SHORT Act redefines firearm classifications under federal law to remove certain restrictions on short-barreled rifles and shotguns. It eliminates special prohibitions for these weapons when used lawfully, preempts state taxes or registration requirements for them, and requires federal destruction of historical records related to these firearms. The bill directly affects owners of short-barreled rifles and shotguns, as well as state governments that previously imposed separate regulations. Key provisions include revising IRS definitions to exclude shotgun shells from "destructive devices," mandating record destruction within one year of enactment, and blocking state laws targeting these weapons in interstate commerce. These changes aim to standardize federal treatment while removing duplicative state-level barriers.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill removes federal restrictions on short-barreled firearms, potentially weakening gun control measures and expanding access to weapons that could impact public safety and law enforcement effectiveness.75% confidence
Roger Marshall (R) · 23 co-sponsors
in committee · South Dakota · 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 ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRequires VA benefits promotion in transition counseling and annual reporting to improve veteran access to services95% confidence
Derrick Van Orden (R) · 70 co-sponsors
in committee · South Dakota · House Mar 27, 2025

HR 1733: Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act

This bill expands transportation assistance for rural veterans by updating a Department of Veterans Affairs grant program. It allows grants to be awarded to county veterans service organizations and tribal organizations, in addition to existing recipients, and increases the maximum grant amount to $80,000 for organizations needing to purchase ADA-compliant vehicles. The bill defines "rural" using the USDA's Rural-Urban Commuting Areas (RUCA) system and removes fixed annual funding limits, allowing for flexible budgeting. It directly affects rural veterans who need transportation to healthcare facilities and the organizations that provide this service.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands transportation assistance for rural veterans to access healthcare services, improving patient access and funding related care delivery.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands VA transportation grants for rural veterans, increases funding to $80k for ADA-compliant vehicles, and removes annual funding limits to strengthen access to care via transportation services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands VA grant program to rural veterans via increased funding ($80k max) and new recipients (county/tribal orgs), directly improving healthcare access.95% confidence
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D) · 20 co-sponsors
passed · South Dakota · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SRES 142: A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.

SRES 142 is a Senate resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women. It highlights specific achievements, including over 4,400 women serving in the military as of 2025, more than 11,600 women owning businesses as of 2024, and historical roles in fields like science, medicine, and cultural preservation. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or allocate funds but publicly honors these women’s contributions to communities, tribal sovereignty, and U.S. history without mandating policy changes.
Lisa Murkowski (R) · 33 co-sponsors
in committee · South Dakota · Senate Mar 26, 2025

S 1144: PHIT Act of 2025

The PHIT Act of 2025 (S 1144) allows taxpayers to deduct certain fitness expenses as medical costs on federal income taxes. It covers gym memberships, exercise classes, and fitness equipment (up to $1,000 per person annually, or $2,000 for joint filers), provided the expenses are exclusively for physical activity. Equipment must be used solely for exercise (e.g., athletic shoes worn only for activity), and facilities must meet strict criteria like excluding golf/sailing and complying with anti-discrimination laws. The bill aims to reduce financial barriers to healthy habits by making these costs tax-deductible for eligible taxpayers who itemize deductions.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllows tax deductions for fitness expenses, providing tax relief to taxpayers under federal income tax rules.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows tax deductions for fitness expenses as medical costs, promoting preventive health and public wellness through IRS policy.85% confidence
John Thune (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · South Dakota · House Mar 26, 2025

HR 2355: Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act of 2025

This bill amends the tax code to allow charitable organizations (501(c)(3) nonprofits) to provide grants for college student housing without losing their tax-exempt status. It specifically permits grants to improve or maintain "collegiate housing property" (where most residents are full-time students at a nearby college) but excludes grants for fitness facilities. The change affects charities seeking to fund student housing infrastructure, clarifying that such grants qualify as charitable under existing tax rules. The policy change applies to grants made after the bill's enactment date.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnables tax-qualified grants for student housing infrastructure, directly supporting higher education access and campus living conditions without restricting funding.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllows 501(c)(3) nonprofits to fund student housing infrastructure via tax-exempt grants, directly advancing affordable housing access for college students through charitable funding mechanisms.90% confidence
Blake D. Moore (R) · 24 co-sponsors
in committee · South Dakota · Senate Mar 25, 2025

S 1113: China Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2025

This bill requires the U.S. Treasury Department to conduct a study and issue a report within one year of enactment, assessing financial risks posed by China's financial sector to U.S. and global financial stability. The study must evaluate China's economic data transparency, describe current U.S. protective policies, and recommend additional actions for international cooperation. The report will be submitted to relevant congressional committees, published online, and may include a classified annex. It does not create new laws or impose direct requirements on individuals or entities; it solely mandates an analytical review by U.S. agencies.
Mark R. Warner (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · South Dakota · Senate Mar 25, 2025

S 1130: Mining Schools Act of 2025

The Mining Schools Act of 2025 creates a Department of Energy grant program to fund mining education at eligible colleges and universities. It directly affects accredited mining engineering programs and specific public university departments in states with significant mining economies, aiming to recruit students and strengthen training in critical mineral extraction, environmental reclamation, and domestic supply chains. Grants - limited to 10 annually - must support curriculum focused on rare earth elements, recycling technologies, reducing environmental impacts, and meeting U.S. energy mineral needs. The program authorizes $10 million yearly for fiscal years 2026-2033, with oversight by a Mining Professional Development Advisory Board.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates DOE grants to fund mining engineering programs at colleges, directly increasing higher education funding for specialized curriculum and training.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds mining education for critical minerals essential to renewable energy supply chains, directly supporting clean energy infrastructure development.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly includes environmental reclamation as a training focus, supporting environmental restoration in mining operations.80% confidence
John Barrasso (R) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · South Dakota · House Mar 21, 2025

HJRES 59: Disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions".

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau titled Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions and published on December 30, 2024. The rule revises provisions regarding charges for insufficient funds in a customer’s bank account (i.e., overdrafts) at very large financial institutions. Under the rule, these institutions must (1) cap overdraft charges at $5; (2) with justification, cap charges at a higher amount; or (3) handle overdrafts as credit and comply with applicable Truth in Lending Act disclosure requirements.
J. French Hill (R) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · South Dakota · House Mar 18, 2025

HRES 230: Expressing the sense that Congress and the administration must work together, with urgency, to pursue effective food and agricultural trade policies.

HRES 230 is a non-binding resolution expressing Congress's sense that the U.S. Congress and administration must urgently collaborate on food and agricultural trade policies. It directly affects U.S. farmers, ranchers, and the $9.6 trillion agricultural sector, which supports millions of jobs and generates significant exports. The resolution calls for concrete actions including securing new market access, enforcing trade agreements, eliminating unjustified trade barriers (like tariffs and nontariff restrictions), and using science-based approaches to strengthen global trade. It emphasizes addressing a 9% decline in 2023 agricultural exports and a projected $37 billion trade deficit, contrasting with historical trade surpluses.
Dusty Johnson (R) · 19 co-sponsors
in committee · South Dakota · Senate Mar 18, 2025

S 875: FIRM Act

Financial Integrity and Regulation Management Act or the FIRM Act This bill prohibits the consideration of reputational risk by federal banking agencies when regulating, examining, or supervising a depository institution or credit union. The bill defines reputational risk as the potential for negative publicity or public attention to decrease confidence in the institution, lead to litigation, reduce revenues, or result in other adverse impacts to the institution.  Agencies must report on the implementation of this bill.
Tim Scott (R) · 12 co-sponsors
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