United States Bills

passed · United States · House May 1, 2023

HR 1339: Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act

This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to review its satellite communication rules to identify potential changes that could better support precision agriculture. It specifically requires the FCC, with input from a designated agricultural technology task force, to examine rules for fixed, mobile, and earth exploration satellite services. The FCC must then submit a report within 15 months to Congress with recommendations for implementing any rule changes. This bill does not enact new rules itself but initiates a review process to improve satellite connectivity for farmers using precision agriculture technology.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed · United States · Senate Apr 27, 2023

SRES 183: A resolution celebrating the 151st anniversary of Arbor Day.

This resolution (SRES 183) is a ceremonial Senate measure celebrating the 151st anniversary of Arbor Day on April 28, 2023. It recognizes April 28, 2023, as National Arbor Day and encourages all Americans to participate in tree-planting activities. The resolution highlights Arbor Day’s history since 1872 and emphasizes community efforts in urban forestry, but it does not create new laws or policies. It directly affects the public by promoting awareness of tree planting and environmental stewardship. As a symbolic gesture, it has no binding effect on government actions or funding.

passed · United States · Senate Apr 27, 2023

SRES 182: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

This resolution expresses support for National Safe Digging Month and encourages all homeowners and excavators to call 811 to find the location of underground utility lines before digging.

passed · United States · Senate Apr 27, 2023

S 1311: Udall Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2023

This bill reauthorizes the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Trust Fund through fiscal year 2028, extending its current authorization period. It updates specific timeframes in the existing law by replacing references to 2023 with 2028 and adjusting the start of the new 5-year funding period to begin in fiscal year 2024. The bill directly affects the Udall Foundation’s ability to operate its existing grant programs, which support education and leadership initiatives for Native American and Alaska Native communities. No new funding or program changes are introduced - this is purely a procedural extension of the current legal framework. The foundation’s existing activities, including scholarship and fellowship programs, will continue under the revised authorization period.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

passed · United States · Senate Apr 27, 2023

S 418: Justice for Jana Elementary Act of 2023

This bill requires the Army Corps of Engineers to set new goals for removing all radioactive contamination from Jana Elementary School in Florissant, Missouri, within 120 days of enactment. It creates a $25 million fund to reimburse schools for testing costs related to radioactive contamination and to finance new school construction for affected schools in the Hazelwood School District. The bill mandates investigations of all Hazelwood schools for radiation, requiring reports on contamination levels and safety risks to students. It directly affects Jana Elementary (which closed after 2020) and other Hazelwood schools with detected radiation within 1,000 feet of classrooms.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Environment

passed · United States · House Apr 27, 2023

HR 1353: Advanced, Local Emergency Response Telecommunications Parity Act

HR 1353, the ALERT Parity Act, creates a new framework for emergency telecommunications service in areas lacking commercial mobile coverage. It requires the FCC to establish rules within 18 months allowing providers to apply for permission to deliver two specific services: transmitting emergency alerts to devices and providing emergency information to 911 centers (like enhanced 911), without becoming FCC licensees. Providers must certify their technical capability, commit to using spectrum solely for emergency service, and demonstrate resilience against disasters. This directly affects residents in unserved areas during outages or disasters by ensuring critical alert and 911 connectivity remains available.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed · United States · Senate Apr 26, 2023

SRES 178: A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Kelly.

This resolution authorizes (1) Daniel Schwager, a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, to provide relevant testimony in the case of United States v. Kelly , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Mr. Schwager and any current or former officer or employee of his office in connection with this case.

passed · United States · Senate Apr 26, 2023

SRES 176: A resolution supporting the designation of April 2023 as the "Month of the Military Child".

This resolution supports the designation of April 2023 as the Month of the Military Child and urges the observation of the month with appropriate activities that show appreciation for military children.

passed · United States · Senate Apr 26, 2023

SRES 177: A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Powell.

This resolution authorizes (1) Daniel Schwager, a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, to provide relevant testimony in the case of United States v. Powell , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Mr. Schwager and any current or former officer or employee of his office in connection with this case.

passed · United States · Senate Apr 26, 2023

SRES 175: A resolution recognizing the importance of the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Republic of Korea on October 1, 1953.

This resolution recognizes the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and South Korea. Affirming the importance of the U.S.-South Korean alliance as the linchpin to safeguarding peace, security, and prosperity on the Korean peninsula, the resolution welcomes President Yoon Suk Yeol to the United States. It also supports ongoing defense and security ties, calls for continued promotion of human rights, and encourages close cooperation between the United States, South Korea, and Japan.

passed · United States · House Apr 26, 2023

HRES 327: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2811) to provide for a responsible increase to the debt ceiling, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 39) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".

HRES 327 is a procedural resolution that sets the rules for the House to debate and vote on two specific legislative measures: H.R. 2811 (a bill to responsibly raise the federal debt ceiling) and H.J. Res. 39 (a resolution disapproving a Department of Commerce rule on duties and liquidation procedures). It waives all procedural objections to these measures, limits debate time (two hours for H.R. 2811, one hour for H.J. Res. 39), and designates committee leaders to control discussion. This resolution does not change the content of the bills but streamlines their legislative process by establishing clear timing and debate rules.

passed · United States · House Apr 26, 2023

HRES 328: Authorizing video recording in the House Chamber during a joint meeting of Congress for certain educational purposes.

This resolution permits the Speaker of the House, with the concurrence of the House Minority Leader, to authorize a recording of a joint meeting of Congress to provide a virtual reality experience for educational use.

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