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in committee · Utah · House Jun 27, 2024

HR 8863: BRAVE Burma Act

This bill extends the sunset period for certain Burma sanctions from 8 to 10 years and modifies reporting requirements. It mandates annual assessments (for 7 years) by the President to determine if specific Burmese state-owned enterprises, the Myanma Economic Bank, and jet fuel sector entities meet sanctions criteria, requiring reports to Congress. The bill also limits U.S. support for increasing Burma's International Monetary Fund shareholding if the military-led State Administration Council governs, with limited waiver authority. Additionally, it creates a U.S. Special Coordinator at the State Department to coordinate diplomatic efforts promoting human rights and democratic restoration in Burma, including multilateral sanctions and engagement with Burmese civil society. The bill directly affects U.S. sanctions enforcement, Burma's military leadership, and entities operating in Burma's economy.
Bill Huizenga (R) · 15 co-sponsors
passed · Utah · House Jun 26, 2024

HRES 1322: Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

This is a procedural resolution (HRES 1322), not a policy bill. It formally elects Representative Rulli to serve on two specific House committees: the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution does not change laws or affect constituents; it simply assigns a member to committee roles as part of standard House operations. This type of resolution is routine and administrative.
Blake D. Moore (R)
in committee · Utah · Senate Jun 20, 2024

SRES 748: A resolution expressing that the United States should not enter into any bilateral or multilateral agreement to provide security guarantees or long-term security assistance to Ukraine.

This non-binding Senate resolution (SRES 748) expresses that the United States should not enter into new security agreements with Ukraine. It specifically targets the June 2024 Bilateral Security Agreement between the U.S. and Ukraine, demanding that this existing agreement be submitted to the Senate for ratification as a treaty - requiring two-thirds approval - before it can have legal force. The resolution argues the current agreement bypasses constitutional requirements by circumventing Senate oversight and could commit the U.S. to indefinite military support without congressional authorization. As a resolution, it does not change policy but formally opposes the agreement’s current status and requires Senate ratification for future security commitments.
Mike Lee (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate Jun 20, 2024

S 4628: EMBER Act

The EMBER Act (S 4628), formally the Enhancing Mitigation and Building Effective Resilience Act, provides state, local, and tribal governments with flexibility to access federal funding for wildfire mitigation, management, and recovery by waiving or reducing required cost-sharing for eligible projects. It establishes new programs to support wood processing facilities in wildfire-prone areas, updates renewable fuel standards to include biomass from wildfire risk reduction activities, and improves coordination between federal agencies for post-wildfire recovery. The bill also enhances Tribal participation in wildfire management through new contracts, grants, and a dedicated panel to study Tribal inclusion, while creating new performance metrics to measure wildfire management effectiveness. The legislation aims to enhance community resilience to wildfires through a comprehensive approach that integrates prevention, response, and recovery efforts.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyUpdates renewable fuel standards to include biomass from wildfire mitigation, directly promoting renewable energy use in fuel programs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProvides federal funding for wildfire mitigation, supports biomass-based renewable fuels, and enhances environmental resilience in fire-prone areas95% confidence
Mark Kelly (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Utah · Senate Jun 18, 2024

SJRES 99: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Phase 2".

This bill (SJRES 99) is a congressional resolution seeking to block a specific environmental regulation. It targets the Council on Environmental Quality's "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Phase 2" rule, which was published in the Federal Register on May 1, 2024. If passed, the resolution would formally disapprove this rule, preventing it from taking effect and halting its implementation by federal agencies. The rule would have modified how agencies conduct environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), but the resolution directly stops that change without altering NEPA itself.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill blocks NEPA rule that would streamline environmental reviews for energy infrastructure, hindering renewable energy project approvals.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill seeks to block NEPA regulatory revisions, preventing implementation of environmental policy changes that would modify agency environmental review processes.95% confidence
Joe Manchin, III (I) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate Jun 18, 2024

SRES 739: A resolution celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.

This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SRES 739) introduced by Senators Rubio, Tuberville, and others on June 18, 2024. It commemorates the second anniversary of the Supreme Court's June 24, 2022, *Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization* decision, which overturned *Roe v. Wade*. The resolution expresses support for the Court's ruling that the Constitution does not guarantee a right to abortion, and it includes statements about protecting "unborn life" and supporting families. As a symbolic measure, it does not create new laws or policies.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareSupports Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade, restricting abortion access - a key healthcare service. Explicitly opposes federal abortion protections.90% confidence
Marco Rubio (R) · 20 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate Jun 18, 2024

S 4568: CHIPS Improvement Act

The CHIPS Improvement Act repeals numerous provisions from the CHIPS Act of 2022 and related legislation that required diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in STEM research and Federal funding programs. It specifically removes mandates related to workforce diversity, educational outreach for underrepresented communities, geographic diversity in manufacturing programs, and climate change research authorization. The bill also limits Federal agencies' ability to require entities seeking funding to implement policies on workforce diversity, childcare, wraparound services, community investment, and environmental planning. This affects Federal agencies, research institutions, and organizations applying for Federal funding in STEM, manufacturing, and research programs.
Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRemoves mandates for educational outreach to underrepresented communities in STEM funding programs, weakening DEI initiatives in education access and curriculum requirements.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill removes climate change research authorization and diversity mandates in STEM, weakening clean energy initiatives and federal energy research programs.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRemoves climate change research authorization mandates from CHIPS Act, weakening environmental research requirements per bill summary.90% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentRepeals DEI mandates requiring workforce diversity and outreach, removing protections for underrepresented workers in federal funding programs, weakening employment standards.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly removes DEI mandates in STEM funding, weakening digital equity initiatives related to underrepresented communities in technology policy.85% confidence
Tommy Tuberville (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate Jun 18, 2024

S 4571: Interstate Obscenity Definition Act

This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify the legal definition of "obscene" visual content (like images, videos, or graphic files) used in interstate communications. It defines obscenity as material that, taken as a whole: (1) appeals to prurient interest in sex/nudity, (2) depicts sexual acts with intent to arouse, and (3) lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value. The bill directly affects online platforms, content creators, and law enforcement by establishing a specific standard for prosecuting obscenity under federal law. It does not create new penalties but refines the existing legal test for determining what constitutes illegal obscene material.
Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill imposes stricter obscenity definitions on online content, requiring platforms to monitor/limit material, restricting platform operations per Communications Act amendment.85% confidence
Mike Lee (R)
in committee · Utah · Senate Jun 18, 2024

S 4588: Military and Educational Data Integration Act

This bill creates a process for the Department of Defense to share anonymized military service data with state education agencies. It requires the DoD to provide annual data about high school graduates who joined the military, including their education level, test scores, service dates, rank, and military specialty, organized by state. State education agencies can then integrate this data into their existing student records systems. The law mandates strict privacy protections, requiring all shared data to be anonymous and compliant with federal and state privacy laws. This directly affects state education systems and their ability to track educational outcomes for military-connected students.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates strict privacy protections for anonymized data sharing between DoD and education agencies, directly advancing data privacy (key topic aspect).95% confidence
Jerry Moran (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate Jun 18, 2024

S 4594: Ending FCC Meddling in Our Elections Act

S 4594, the "Ending FCC Meddling in Our Elections Act," prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from creating or enforcing rules requiring disclosure of AI-generated content in political advertisements on TV, radio, or other covered services. It specifically blocks the FCC from implementing the draft rule circulated on May 22, 2024, or any substantially similar rule. This bill directly affects the FCC’s regulatory authority and political advertisers who would have been subject to such disclosure requirements. The legislation prevents new federal rules about AI content transparency in political ads without creating alternative requirements.
Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill blocks FCC from requiring disclosure of AI content in political ads, opposing a regulatory measure that would have enhanced transparency and consumer protection in digital advertising.90% confidence
Mike Lee (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate Jun 18, 2024

S 4593: No More Political Prosecutions Act of 2024

S 4593, the "No More Political Prosecutions Act of 2024," amends federal law to remove a legal protection for the President, Vice President, and former Presidents/Vice Presidents. Specifically, it deletes language in Section 1442(a) of title 28, U.S. Code, that previously shielded these officials from lawsuits related to their official duties. This change means civil suits or criminal prosecutions against these top officials for actions taken in office would no longer be blocked by this specific legal provision. The bill applies to cases pending or filed after its enactment.
Thom Tillis (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Jun 18, 2024

HR 8777: CUTS Act

This bill rescinds unspent funds from specific federal programs. It targets leftover money from pandemic relief (like the CARES Act and American Rescue Plan) and certain infrastructure initiatives (including education stabilization funds and transportation programs like the Congestion Mitigation Program). The rescission is limited to amounts already allocated for Israel, Ukraine, and Indo-Pacific security supplements under recent appropriations. Unspent funds must be returned to the Treasury, with no new spending created.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRescinds unspent pandemic relief and infrastructure funds, returning them to Treasury, effectively defunding allocated programs per bill summary.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill explicitly rescinds unspent funds from transportation programs like Congestion Mitigation Program, defunding these initiatives.95% confidence
Aaron Bean (R) · 93 co-sponsors
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