Utah Congressional Bills

in committee · Utah · House Jul 18, 2024

HJRES 188: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior relating to "Conservation and Landscape Health".

HJRES 188 is a joint resolution seeking to disapprove a Department of the Interior rule on conservation and landscape health. The rule, published in the Federal Register on May 9, 2024 (89 Fed. Reg. 40308), would have established new federal guidelines for managing public lands. This resolution invokes the congressional disapproval process under Title 5, U.S. Code, to prevent the rule from taking effect. If enacted, it would halt the rule's implementation, directly affecting how federal land conservation policies are applied.

Topics ✗ Environment

in committee · Utah · House Jul 18, 2024

HJRES 148: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to "Clean Vehicle Credits Under Sections 25E and 30D; Transfer of Credits; Critical Minerals and Battery Components; Foreign Entities of Concern".

HJRES 148 is a joint resolution seeking to block a Treasury Department rule that would have modified clean vehicle tax credits. The rule, published in the Federal Register on May 6, 2024, aimed to restrict credits for vehicles using critical minerals or battery components sourced from "Foreign Entities of Concern" and to limit credit transfers. This resolution would nullify that rule, preventing it from taking effect and preserving the existing structure of the clean vehicle credit program under Sections 25E and 30D of the tax code. It directly affects electric vehicle buyers, manufacturers, and dealers participating in the federal tax credit program.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

in committee · Utah · House Jul 18, 2024

HRES 1363: Honoring the life and legacy of Patrick Gottsch.

This resolution (HRES 1363) is a ceremonial tribute honoring Patrick Gottsch, founder of Rural Media Group, Inc. (which operates RFD-TV, The Cowboy Channel, and related media platforms). It recognizes his work founding the first 24-hour rural-focused television network in 2000, which reached over 40 million homes globally and promoted agricultural, equine, and rural lifestyle programming. The resolution commemorates his legacy following his passing on May 18, 2024, and his contributions to rural American media. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create policy changes or affect any individuals or groups.

in committee · Utah · House Jul 18, 2024

HR 9060: Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2024

HR 9060 extends tax credits for biodiesel and renewable diesel producers and users through 2025, replacing the previous 2024 expiration date. It amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend the biodiesel credit (Section 40A) and biodiesel mixture credit (Section 6426) for fuels sold or used after December 31, 2024. The bill also adds a provision preventing double benefits by requiring the credit amount to be zero for fuels already claiming another credit under Section 45Z(a). This directly affects biodiesel producers, refiners, and businesses using these fuels for tax purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

Mike Carey (R) · 29 co-sponsors

in committee · Utah · Senate Jul 11, 2024

SJRES 102: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard".

This bill seeks congressional disapproval of a rule that would grant endangered species protections to the dunes sagebrush lizard. If passed, it would prevent the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rule (published May 20, 2024) from taking effect, meaning the lizard would not receive federal protections under the Endangered Species Act. The rule would have required land use restrictions in parts of New Mexico and Texas where the lizard lives. This action directly affects the regulatory status of the species and land management decisions in its habitat.

Topics ✗ Environment

in committee · Utah · House Jul 11, 2024

HJRES 164: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Revision of Firearms License Requirements".

HJRES 164 is a congressional resolution seeking to block a rule issued by the Department of Commerce regarding firearms license requirements. It directly targets the rule published in the Federal Register (89 Fed. Reg. 34680), which would have revised licensing procedures for firearms dealers. If passed, the resolution would prevent this rule from taking effect by invoking the congressional disapproval process under federal law. The bill does not create new regulations but aims to halt an existing rule affecting gun license applicants and dealers.

Mark E. Green (R) · 110 co-sponsors

in committee · Utah · Senate Jul 11, 2024

S 4680: Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill authorizes Congress to award a single Congressional Gold Medal to Jens Stoltenberg, former Secretary General of NATO, recognizing his leadership during his nine-year tenure. It directs the Treasury to strike the medal and allows for the sale of bronze duplicates to cover costs. The medal honors Stoltenberg's role in strengthening NATO's defense spending, enlargement, and unity - particularly during Russia's invasion of Ukraine - though the bill itself creates no new policy or obligations. The award is purely ceremonial and affects only Stoltenberg as the recipient.

Jeanne Shaheen (D) · 72 co-sponsors

in committee · Utah · Senate Jul 11, 2024

S 4694: Baltimore Recovery Act

This bill temporarily exempts vessels arriving at or departing from the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore from certain U.S. shipping regulations known as the Jones Act. Specifically, it removes requirements under Title 46 of the U.S. Code that normally mandate U.S.-built vessels and crews for domestic shipping. The exemption applies only to the Baltimore port and expires five years after the bill becomes law. This directly affects shipping companies operating cargo vessels to and from Baltimore, allowing them to use foreign vessels for a limited period.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · Utah · Senate Jul 11, 2024

S 4695: BOWSER Act

This bill repeals the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, which established D.C.'s local self-government authority. It would take effect one year after the bill is signed into law, ending D.C.'s current system of local control. The repeal directly affects D.C. residents and their elected local government by removing the legal foundation for home rule. This is a procedural change that would transfer authority over D.C. governance back to Congress.

in committee · Utah · Senate Jul 11, 2024

S 4696: Restore the Port of Baltimore Act

This bill temporarily exempts vessels arriving at or departing from the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore from specific federal dredging restrictions in the U.S. Code (sections 55102, 55109, and 55110) for a period of 5 years after enactment. It directly affects commercial shipping vessels using the Baltimore port by removing requirements related to transporting dredged material and valueless cargo. The exemption applies only to vessels at this specific port and ends automatically after 5 years. The bill does not change long-term dredging rules but provides a short-term operational relief for port activities.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · Utah · Senate Jul 11, 2024

S 4709: Protecting American Jobs Act

This bill amends the National Labor Relations Act to shift labor dispute resolution from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to federal courts. It eliminates the NLRB’s authority to investigate unfair labor practice complaints and instead requires workers or employers to file civil lawsuits in court for issues like workplace rights violations. The bill also limits the NLRB’s rulemaking power to internal operations only, prohibiting it from creating rules affecting substantive labor rights. These changes directly affect workers, employers, and labor unions who previously used the NLRB process to address workplace disputes.

Topics ✗ Labor & Employment

in committee · Utah · Senate Jul 11, 2024

S 4710: Working Families Flexibility Act of 2024

The Working Families Flexibility Act of 2024 allows private-sector employees to choose compensatory time off (1.5 hours for each overtime hour worked) instead of cash overtime pay, provided they have worked at least 1,000 hours for their employer in the past 12 months. Employers must offer this option only through collective bargaining agreements or written employee agreements made voluntarily before work begins, with strict limits: employees can accrue no more than 160 hours of comp time, and unused time must be paid out in cash by January 31 each year (or within 30 days after a chosen 12-month period). The bill also requires employers to pay unused comp time at the higher of the employee’s regular rate when earned or their final rate, and prohibits intimidation for choosing comp time or cash. This applies only to private-sector employees (not public agencies) and expires 5 years after enactment.

Topics ✗ Labor & Employment

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