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in committee · Utah · Senate Jun 11, 2024

S 4496: Investing in Our Defense Act of 2024

This bill authorizes the Office of Strategic Capital to make equity investments as a minority stakeholder in defense-related projects, with strict limits of 20% per project and 35% total exposure. It also directs the Office to invest in critical minerals to support national defense priorities and allows the Office to charge fees for capital assistance, which must be used for program purposes. The Office must sell equity investments as soon as feasible while considering national security, and it must establish specific timetables for each investment. Additionally, the bill grants the Office special hiring authority for up to 50 employees, allowing flexible appointments and pay without standard civil service rules.
Mitt Romney (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Utah · Senate Jun 11, 2024

S 4507: Recalculating Electric Vehicle Efficiency for Accuracy and Legitimacy Act of 2024

This bill changes how the U.S. calculates electric vehicle (EV) fuel efficiency for regulatory purposes. It requires the Secretary of Energy to annually review and update "equivalent petroleum-based fuel economy values" for EVs based on factors like battery degradation, grid efficiency, critical mineral usage, and real-world driving patterns (e.g., weather impact and charging habits). These updated values must then be used by the EPA when setting average fuel economy standards for all vehicles, directly affecting EV manufacturers and the federal fuel efficiency program. The changes aim to create more accurate comparisons between EVs and gasoline vehicles for regulatory consistency.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill refines EV efficiency metrics to include real-world factors, enabling EPA to set more accurate fuel standards that promote EV adoption and reduce fossil fuel dependence in transportation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill refines EV efficiency metrics for accurate EPA standards, promoting cleaner vehicle regulations and aligning with environmental protection goals through precise emissions measurement.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill updates EV efficiency metrics for regulatory accuracy, promoting sustainable transportation through improved EPA fuel economy standards for EVs.95% confidence
John Barrasso (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate Jun 11, 2024

S 4508: Bolstering Indo-Pacific Capabilities Act of 2024

This bill adds Japan and South Korea to a Department of Defense program for testing logistics solutions in contested environments. It requires the Defense Secretary to review military service capabilities for maintaining equipment, prepositioning supplies, and repairing gear when permanent facilities are unavailable in the Indo-Pacific. The review must identify needed resources to reduce risks during operations where supply lines could be disrupted. It also allows limited naval vessel maintenance (up to six ships annually) in foreign shipyards for training exercises lasting under 90 days. The bill directly affects U.S. military services, the Department of Defense, and partner nations Japan and South Korea.
Mitt Romney (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Utah · Senate Jun 11, 2024

S 4515: Combating Foreign Terrorist Drones Act of 2024

This bill requires the U.S. Department of Defense to produce a classified intelligence assessment within 180 days of enactment. The assessment must detail how foreign terrorist organizations (like Iran-backed groups or the Houthis) acquire drones - through commercial purchases, theft, or state support - and identify supply chains, networks, and international coordination efforts. It directly affects Defense Department operations by mandating this review to address documented threats, including drone attacks that injured or killed U.S. troops in Jordan, Syria, and Iraq. The bill focuses on gathering intelligence to inform future countermeasures, without creating new funding or direct actions.
Mitt Romney (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Jun 11, 2024

HR 8693: No American Land for Communist China Act

HR 8693, the "No American Land for Communist China Act," prohibits U.S. citizens or entities from purchasing real estate adjacent to specific federal lands if owned by the Chinese government or businesses with 25%+ Chinese government ownership. It directly affects Chinese government entities and Chinese-owned businesses operating in the U.S., restricting their ability to buy land near protected federal areas. The bill requires the President to take necessary actions to block such purchases, covering lands managed by Interior, Defense, Agriculture (Forest Service), or designated Indian country. This is a policy restriction, not a funding measure, targeting land transactions near sensitive federal properties.
Dan Newhouse (R) · 50 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Jun 11, 2024

HR 8682: Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act

HR 8682, the Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act, expands tax-exempt treatment for rebates related to water conservation and management. It modifies the tax code to exclude from income tax subsidies provided by public utilities or local governments for residential water conservation measures (like low-flow fixtures), storm water management (such as rain gardens), and wastewater management (like septic systems) at a homeowner's principal residence. The bill defines these specific measures clearly and ensures rebates for these purposes are treated similarly to existing energy conservation tax exclusions. This change applies to rebates received after December 31, 2021.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax exemptions for water conservation rebates, providing tax relief to homeowners through modified tax code.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands tax-exempt rebates for residential water conservation (low-flow fixtures, rain gardens), directly incentivizing resource conservation and pollution reduction.95% confidence
Jared Huffman (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Jun 11, 2024

HR 5074: Kidney PATIENT Act of 2023

This bill delays a Medicare policy that would have restricted coverage to only intravenous drugs for managing phosphate levels in kidney failure patients. It specifically postpones the implementation of the "oral-only" policy under Medicare's ESRD payment system until January 1, 2033, or until an intravenous drug for phosphate control receives FDA approval - whichever comes first. The bill directly affects Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who rely on oral medications for phosphate management. It ensures continued Medicare coverage for these oral drugs during the extended timeline, without changing the underlying payment structure.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents Medicare restriction on oral phosphate medications for ESRD patients, maintaining current treatment access and protecting patient options under existing coverage.95% confidence
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R) · 45 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate Jun 5, 2024

SJRES 92: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule".

This joint resolution (SJRES 92) seeks to block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that established new greenhouse gas emission standards for fossil fuel power plants and repealed an earlier rule. It targets the EPA's specific rule (published May 9, 2024), which set performance standards for new/modified plants, emission guidelines for existing plants, and removed the Affordable Clean Energy Rule. The resolution uses a procedural mechanism under the Congressional Review Act to disapprove the rule, meaning it would prevent the EPA rule from taking effect. If passed, the rule would have no legal force, directly affecting how power plants regulate emissions under federal law.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill blocks EPA rule establishing stricter greenhouse gas standards for fossil fuel power plants, weakening emissions regulations and opposing clean energy advancement.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill seeks to block EPA rule establishing greenhouse gas emission standards for fossil fuel plants, repealing stricter regulations. Directly weakens environmental protections by removing emission requirements.95% confidence
Shelley Moore Capito (R) · 45 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate Jun 5, 2024

SJRES 93: A joint resolution 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".

This joint resolution (SJRES 93) seeks to block a specific rule proposed by the Department of Commerce. It targets the rule titled "Revision of Firearms License Requirements" (published April 30, 2024, in the Federal Register), which would have changed requirements for firearms licenses. If passed, the resolution would prevent this rule from taking effect by invoking a congressional disapproval process under Title 5, U.S. Code. The resolution directly affects the implementation of the Commerce Department's proposed firearms licensing changes, not the licensing requirements themselves.
Bill Hagerty (R) · 35 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate Jun 5, 2024

SJRES 94: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the proposed rule submitted by the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to the Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule.

This bill (SJRES 94) seeks to block a proposed rule from the Department of Health and Human Services that would have changed regulations for the Unaccompanied Children Program. The rule, published in the Federal Register on April 30, 2024, aimed to update how unaccompanied alien children are placed, cared for, and provided services. If approved, this resolution would prevent the rule from taking effect, keeping existing regulations in place. It directly affects the federal program that handles minors entering the U.S. without parents or guardians. The bill does not change the program's operations but stops the proposed regulatory changes.
Chuck Grassley (R) · 46 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Jun 5, 2024

HJRES 166: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees".

HJRES 166 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a Department of Labor rule that would have changed overtime exemption standards for certain salaried workers. The rule, published in April 2024, aimed to redefine how executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees are classified for overtime pay under federal law. If enacted, this resolution would block the rule from taking effect, preserving the existing classification system for these workers.
Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBlocks rule expanding overtime eligibility for salaried workers, preserving weaker existing standards that limit overtime pay for exempt employees.95% confidence
Tim Walberg (R) · 51 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate Jun 5, 2024

S 4459: Constitutional Citizenship Clarification Act of 2024

This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify birthright citizenship by adding specific exceptions. It states that children born in the U.S. to parents who are unlawfully present (e.g., undocumented immigrants), serving as diplomats, or engaged in hostile activities (like terrorism) would not automatically gain U.S. citizenship at birth. The law directly affects children of these specific parent categories who are currently covered under current citizenship rules. It codifies existing judicial interpretations but does not change the 14th Amendment's core principle of birthright citizenship for most others.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts birthright citizenship for children of undocumented parents, directly limiting immigrant protections under current citizenship rules.95% confidence
Tom Cotton (R) · 5 co-sponsors
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