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in committee · Utah · House Jul 30, 2024

HRES 1394: Celebrating the principles of democracy, religious pluralism, human rights, and the rule of law shared by both the United States and India, the strong people-to-people ties between the United States and India, and the success of the Indian diaspora in the United States.

HRES 1394 is a non-binding resolution celebrating the U.S.-India partnership based on shared democratic values, religious pluralism, and human rights, while highlighting the contributions of the Indian diaspora in the United States. It specifically recognizes the 50th anniversary of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha's community work, including its spiritual centers (mandirs) and volunteer efforts across the country. The resolution does not create legal obligations but formally acknowledges these ties and achievements.
Thomas R. Suozzi (D) · 63 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate Jul 30, 2024

S 4868: No Union Time on the Taxpayer's Dime Act

This bill amends federal law to eliminate "official time," requiring federal employees to perform union-related activities during non-duty hours instead of during regular work time. It directly affects federal employees who are union members, as it removes the current practice of using taxpayer-funded work hours for union business. The key provision changes Section 7131 of Title 5, U.S. Code, to state that any work for a labor organization must occur outside of regular duty time. This policy change shifts the timing of union activities from paid work hours to personal time, reducing government resource use for such tasks.
Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill eliminates official time for federal unions during work hours, restricting collective bargaining time and weakening union activities during duty hours per Section 7131 changes.90% confidence
Mike Lee (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Utah · House Jul 30, 2024

HR 9183: STAR Act of 2024

The STAR Act of 2024 creates a new 25% tax credit for semiconductor companies in the United States, specifically for qualified semiconductor design expenditures. This credit applies to both in-house design costs (like employee wages for design work and supplies used in design) and contracted design work paid to external firms, all conducted within the U.S. The bill directly affects U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturers and design firms by reducing their tax liability for eligible design expenses. The credit is added to the existing advanced manufacturing investment credit, with specific exclusions for non-qualifying activities like cosmetic design or duplicating existing products.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesCreates 25% tax credit for semiconductor companies, reducing government tax revenue; aligns with 'creates tax breaks primarily for wealthy' indicator under 'oppose'.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncludes employee wages as eligible for tax credit, incentivizing semiconductor design employment and reducing company costs for labor expenses.80% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProvides 25% tax credit for U.S. semiconductor design expenditures, directly funding industry growth and innovation in critical technology infrastructure.95% confidence
Blake D. Moore (R) · 16 co-sponsors
signed · Utah · House Jul 30, 2024

HR 1105: Debbie Smith Act of 2023

This bill reauthorizes the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program, which provides federal funding to state and local law enforcement agencies to reduce backlogs in processing DNA evidence from crime scenes. It extends the program's funding period from fiscal years 2024 through 2029 (previously ending in 2024). The bill also updates audit requirements to ensure grant funds are used properly through 2029. This directly affects law enforcement agencies that receive these grants to accelerate DNA analysis for criminal investigations.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeReauthorizes DNA backlog funding for law enforcement, directly advancing case resolution and evidence processing in criminal justice system.95% confidence
Ann Wagner (R) · 85 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate Jul 29, 2024

S 4825: SHUSH Act

This bill reclassifies firearm silencers under federal law, removing them from the strict National Firearms Act (NFA) registration requirements. It requires silencer owners to meet standard firearm registration rules instead of NFA-specific processes and blocks states from imposing taxes, registration, or recordkeeping for silencers. Directly affects gun owners, manufacturers, and retailers who use or sell silencers by simplifying federal compliance. The key change eliminates the need for separate NFA registration for silencers while maintaining federal oversight under standard firearm regulations.
Mike Lee (R) · 4 co-sponsors
passed · Utah · House Jul 25, 2024

HRES 1371: Strongly condemning the Biden Administration and its Border Czar, Kamala Harris's, failure to secure the United States border.

HRES 1371 is a House resolution condemning the Biden Administration and Vice President Kamala Harris for failing to secure the U.S. border. It cites statistics including over 9.7 million illegal immigration encounters since 2021 and the end of the Remain in Mexico program as evidence. As a symbolic resolution with no policy changes, it publicly expresses the House's disapproval of current border policies without altering any laws or enforcement actions.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationCondemns Biden/Harris border policies, cites high encounter stats, symbolically opposes current enforcement approach per resolution text95% confidence
Elise M. Stefanik (R) · 32 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate Jul 25, 2024

S 4815: Student Loan Accountability Act

This bill prohibits the Secretary of Education, Treasury, or Attorney General from canceling federal student loans on a mass scale, except for existing targeted programs under the Higher Education Act. It explicitly blocks new or expanded loan forgiveness initiatives not authorized by specific existing law or regulations in effect as of March 2020. The law requires any student debt action to align with clear congressional authorization, referencing the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling that blocked the Biden administration’s mass cancellation plan. It directly affects federal student loan programs and the agencies managing them, ensuring only pre-approved, limited forgiveness can proceed.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBlocks new student debt relief, preventing government expenditure on mass loan forgiveness and restricting fiscal spending beyond existing authorized programs.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBlocks new student loan forgiveness programs, restricting higher education financial aid access and opposing expanded debt relief initiatives.90% confidence
Mitt Romney (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate Jul 25, 2024

S 4783: Smart Kids not Smartphones Act of 2024

This bill creates a non-monetary recognition program for schools that implement policies prohibiting smartphone use by students during classroom instruction hours, except for emergencies, educational activities, or students with disabilities. Schools must submit applications detailing their smartphone use policy and how they engaged students, parents, and families (including families of children with disabilities) in developing it. The Department of Education would publicly list all recognized schools and their policies on its website. The program also includes similar recognition for local educational agencies (if all their schools qualify) and state educational agencies (if all their local agencies qualify). The program expires 10 years after enactment.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill promotes classroom focus by restricting smartphone use during instruction, aiming to enhance student learning environments per its recognition program for schools implementing such policies.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly restricts smartphone use in classrooms during instruction, directly limiting technology access in educational settings.95% confidence
Mitt Romney (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Utah · House Jul 25, 2024

HR 9167: Sanctuary City Oversight and Responsibility in Enforcement Act of 2024

HR 9167 restricts how federal funds can be used to transport migrants. It prohibits using FEMA's Shelter and Services Program grants to move migrants to jurisdictions without written approval from local officials, and requires grantees to report quarterly to FEMA on each migrant's destination. Jurisdictions violating this rule lose eligibility for these grants. The bill also mandates documentation confirming migrants have support in destination areas and requires quarterly GAO reports listing all grant recipients and amounts. This directly affects cities, counties, and states receiving FEMA shelter grants.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts federal funding for migrant transport and limits jurisdictional flexibility, potentially weakening local enforcement autonomy and limiting criminal justice coordination.75% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts federal funds for migrant transportation without local jurisdiction approval, mandates cooperation with federal enforcement, and threatens fund loss for non-compliance - directly limiting sanctuary city protections.90% confidence
Burgess Owens (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Utah · House Jul 24, 2024

HRES 1381: Commemorating the past success of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams and supporting the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games.

HRES 1381 is a symbolic resolution that commemorates the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams' historical achievements, including over 5,300 total medals across past Games. It expresses congressional support for U.S. athletes competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics in Paris, France, and commends the Government of France for hosting the events. The resolution also commits to ensuring a safe environment for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games. As a non-binding expression of support, it does not create new laws or allocate funds.
Diana DeGette (D) · 69 co-sponsors
passed · Utah · Senate Jul 24, 2024

S 3696: DEFIANCE Act of 2024

S 3696, the DEFIANCE Act of 2024, creates a federal civil remedy for individuals harmed by non-consensual disclosure of intimate images or digital forgeries. It directly affects people whose authentic intimate images are shared without consent or who are subjected to AI-generated "deepfake" images that appear real. Key provisions allow victims to sue for $150,000 in liquidated damages, privacy protections (like pseudonyms), and injunctions against disclosure, with a 10-year statute of limitations. The law supplements existing state laws but does not override them, focusing solely on civil remedies for these specific harms.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens civil remedies for victims of intimate image violations, enhancing privacy protections and accountability for non-consensual disclosure.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProtects against AI deepfakes and non-consensual image sharing, strengthening data privacy and digital rights through civil remedies and privacy safeguards.95% confidence
Richard J. Durbin (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Jul 24, 2024

HR 3954: Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act of 2023

This bill modifies tax rules for mutual ditch irrigation companies (organizations that manage water systems for farms). It allows these companies to exclude income from water sales, leases, or related transactions from taxable income, promoting water conservation and efficiency. However, if such income is used for non-operational expenses (like building new water infrastructure outside their system), it becomes taxable. The change applies to tax years after the bill's enactment, directly affecting agricultural water management organizations.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief to irrigation companies by excluding water sale income from taxable income, aligning with tax relief indicators for fiscal responsibility.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly promotes water conservation via tax incentives for irrigation efficiency, directly advancing environmental protection goals as stated in its summary.95% confidence
Ken Buck (R) · 3 co-sponsors
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