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signed · Tennessee · House Oct 6, 2023

HR 5110: Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act

HR 5110, the Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act, amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to clarify that federal education funds cannot be used for certain weapons - but this restriction does not apply to archery, hunting, or other shooting sports training programs. The bill directly affects schools and educational programs seeking to use federal funds for these specific activities, such as archery clubs or hunting safety education. It adds an explicit exception to the existing prohibition, allowing funds to support "educational instruction or enrichment activities" in these sports under authorized programs. This change removes ambiguity about funding eligibility for such educational initiatives in K-12 schools.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExplicitly allows federal education funds for archery/hunting training programs, removing restrictions on school-based shooting sports education under ESEA.95% confidence
Mark E. Green (R) · 71 co-sponsors
signed · Tennessee · House Sep 22, 2023

HR 2544: Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to improve how the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) is operated. It changes the contracting process by allowing the Secretary to award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to public or private entities for the OPTN, with specific provisions to ensure distinct operations for the network and its governing board. The bill also includes technical corrections to existing law and requires a GAO review of the OPTN's historical financing within two years of enactment. This legislation directly affects the organizations and processes managing organ donation and transplantation in the United States.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves organ procurement network operations, enhancing access to transplants and strengthening healthcare infrastructure.75% confidence
Larry Bucshon (R) · 10 co-sponsors
signed · Tennessee · House Aug 7, 2023

HR 4004: United States-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade First Agreement Implementation Act

This bill approves and implements a new trade agreement between the United States and Taiwan, negotiated by the American Institute in Taiwan and Taiwan's Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office. The agreement aims to strengthen economic ties by addressing areas like supply chain security, investment screening, health, science, technology, and the digital economy. The bill establishes requirements for the President to consult with Congress before implementation, submit reports on how the agreement benefits US workers and businesses, and provide transparency about future trade negotiations. It also clarifies that the agreement doesn't override US or state laws and requires any future agreements to follow a similar approval process with congressional review.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill implements US-Taiwan trade agreement explicitly addressing science, technology, and digital economy to strengthen economic ties and cooperation in tech areas.95% confidence
Jason Smith (R) · 43 co-sponsors
signed · Tennessee · House Jul 26, 2023

HR 1096: 250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps Commemorative Coin Act

This bill directs the U.S. Treasury to mint commemorative coins marking the Marine Corps' 250th anniversary in 2025. It authorizes three coin types: $5 gold coins (max 50,000), $1 silver coins (max 400,000), and half-dollar coins (max 750,000), with surcharges of $35, $10, and $5 respectively. The surcharge proceeds will fund the Marine Corps Heritage Center's educational programs, with no net cost to taxpayers as the Treasury must recover all minting costs through the surcharges. The coins can only be issued during 2025, and the Treasury must ensure all costs are covered before distributing funds to the Heritage Foundation.
Seth Moulton (D) · 301 co-sponsors
signed · Tennessee · House Apr 10, 2023

HJRES 7: Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.

This bill terminates the national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020, under the National Emergencies Act. It ends the executive branch's authority to use emergency powers related to that specific declaration. The resolution passed both chambers in early 2023 and took effect April 10, 2023, without creating new policies or affecting specific groups.
Paul A. Gosar (R) · 68 co-sponsors
signed · Tennessee · House Mar 20, 2023

HJRES 26: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.

H.J. Res. 26 is a congressional disapproval resolution blocking the District of Columbia Council's approval of its Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-789). It directly affects the District of Columbia by preventing the new criminal code from taking effect, as Congress disapproved the Council's action under the Home Rule Act. The resolution formally rejects the Council's enactment of the code, which was transmitted to Congress on January 27, 2023. This procedural action stops the District from implementing the revised criminal code without further congressional action.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill blocks DC's Revised Criminal Code Act (D.C. Act 24-789), preventing implementation of criminal justice reforms approved by DC Council, directly restricting proposed changes.95% confidence
Andrew S. Clyde (R) · 46 co-sponsors
signed · Tennessee · Senate Jan 5, 2023

S 2834: Dr. Joanne Smith Memorial Rehabilitation Innovation Centers Act of 2022

Dr. Joanne Smith Memorial Rehabilitation Innovation Centers Act of 2022 This act directs the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to publish and biennially update a list of all rehabilitation innovation centers. The act defines rehabilitation innovation centers as rehabilitation facilities that (1) hold specified federal research and training designations for traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury research, and (2) serve at least a certain number of Medicare patients. The CMS may waive such criteria as it deems appropriate.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes rehabilitation centers for injury recovery, promoting reintegration and reducing recidivism - key criminal justice reform elements. Focus on Medicare patients aligns with post-incarceration support programs.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes CMS framework for rehabilitation innovation centers serving Medicare patients, improving access to specialized care for traumatic brain/spinal cord injury treatment.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates rehabilitation centers for TBI/SCI (common veteran injuries), directs CMS to list facilities serving Medicare patients, aligning with veteran healthcare needs without explicit mention.85% confidence
Richard J. Durbin (D) · 8 co-sponsors
signed · Tennessee · Senate Dec 27, 2022

S 4003: Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022

Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022 This act directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to develop scenario-based training curricula (or identify existing curricula) that includes topics such as alternatives to the use of force, de-escalation tactics, and safely responding to an individual experiencing a mental, behavioral health, or suicidal crisis. The act also directs DOJ to make grants to states for costs associated with providing the training to law enforcement officers or mental health professionals.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeDirects DOJ to fund de-escalation training for officers, reducing use of force and addressing mental health crises - key criminal justice reform measure.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates de-escalation training for mental health crises, supporting crisis response within healthcare context.85% confidence
John Cornyn (R) · 22 co-sponsors
signed · Tennessee · Senate Dec 27, 2022

S 2607: Iran Hostages Congressional Gold Medal Act

Iran Hostages Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the 53 hostages of the Iran Hostage Crisis (November 4, 1979-January 21, 1981) in recognition of their bravery and endurance throughout their captivity.
Alex Padilla (D) · 69 co-sponsors
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