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in committee · Utah · Senate May 3, 2023

S 1431: Agency Accountability Act of 2023

The Agency Accountability Act of 2023 requires federal agencies to clearly identify the specific law authorizing each new rule they create. It mandates that agencies cite the exact legal provision granting them regulatory authority when publishing proposed or final rules in the Federal Register. The bill also requires agencies to inform individuals fined for rule violations about the specific law underlying that rule. These changes directly affect businesses, organizations, and individuals regulated by federal agencies by making the legal basis for rules more transparent and accessible.
Mike Lee (R)
in committee · Utah · Senate May 3, 2023

S 1435: A bill to require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw a rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to conservation and landscape health.

S 1435 requires the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director to withdraw the proposed "Conservation and Landscape Health" rule (88 Fed. Reg. 19583, April 3, 2023). The bill prohibits the BLM from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing this specific rule or any substantially similar rule. This directly affects the BLM’s regulatory process by halting a proposed conservation policy related to landscape health management.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentWithdraws conservation rule, halting landscape health management regulations, directly weakening environmental protections95% confidence
John Barrasso (R) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate May 2, 2023

SRES 188: A resolution celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel, and for other purposes.

SRES 188 is a symbolic Senate resolution celebrating the 75th anniversary of Israel's founding on May 14, 2023. It formally recognizes Israel's establishment, reaffirms the U.S.-Israel partnership, and highlights shared democratic values, security cooperation, and diplomatic achievements like the Abraham Accords. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on individuals or legislation - it serves solely as a ceremonial expression of support. It was introduced by a bipartisan group of senators and passed without implementing new laws or funding.
Robert Menendez (D) · 51 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House May 2, 2023

HRES 352: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the importance of a unified transatlantic role in deterring the Chinese Communist Party from disrupting the peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

This resolution urges transatlantic unity on a robust deterrence policy to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. The resolution also (1) encourages NATO allies to work with their partners in the Indo-Pacific to address shared global security challenges; and (2) commends the people of Taiwan for their commitment to democracy, civil liberties, and human rights.
Max L. Miller (R) · 34 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate May 2, 2023

S 1398: Promoting Free and Fair Elections Act

The Promoting Free and Fair Elections Act (S 1398) prohibits federal agencies from using government funds to partner with non-profits for voter registration or mobilization activities on agency property or websites. It delays implementation of certain voter registration initiatives under Executive Order 14019 until agencies submit reports to Congress about their plans, with an exception for activities already permitted under the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. The bill also requires agencies to submit detailed reports within 30 days of enactment about their voter registration activities and amends the Higher Education Act to prevent work-study programs from being used for voter registration or mobilization. These provisions directly affect federal agencies, non-profit organizations collaborating with them, and institutions participating in federal work-study programs.
Ted Budd (R) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Apr 28, 2023

HR 3011: To establish a task force of the Department of Defense on mental health.

HR 3011 establishes a 15-member task force within the Department of Defense to review and assess mental health services for active-duty military members, reservists, and their families. The task force, requiring half DOD personnel (including service surgeons and family members) and half external experts (like VA and SAMHSA staff), must submit a report within 12 months detailing improvements needed in areas like access to care, telehealth, reducing stigma, and transitioning care to veterans' services. The report will include specific recommendations for legislative or administrative changes, followed by annual progress reports to Congress over five years on implementing those recommendations. This bill creates a review mechanism but does not directly change existing mental health programs or funding.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes DOD task force to assess and improve mental health services for military personnel/families, directly supporting mental health care access and quality per topic description.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes DOD task force to improve mental health transition to VA services, directly enhancing veterans' healthcare access and care continuity.90% confidence
Derek Kilmer (D) · 34 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Apr 28, 2023

HR 2962: Hydrogen Permitting Simplification Act

HR 2962, the Hydrogen Permitting Simplification Act, exempts certain federal hydrogen production projects from the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process. It directly affects developers of hydrogen facilities using nuclear, solar, wind, or geothermal energy by removing the requirement for environmental impact assessments under NEPA for projects under this specific energy policy title. The key provision amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to add a new section stating that major federal actions involving these hydrogen production sources are not subject to NEPA. This simplifies permitting for qualifying clean hydrogen projects by eliminating a standard federal environmental review step.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts renewable-based hydrogen projects (solar/wind/geothermal) from NEPA reviews, facilitating clean energy infrastructure development and advancing hydrogen as a renewable energy source.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts hydrogen projects from NEPA environmental review, removing a key protection against environmental harm per bill summary.90% confidence
Debbie Lesko (R) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Apr 28, 2023

HR 2923: Living Donor Protection Act of 2023

This bill protects living organ donors from insurance discrimination by prohibiting life, disability, and long-term care insurers from denying coverage, raising premiums, or altering policy terms solely because someone donated an organ while alive. It also updates the Family and Medical Leave Act to include recovery from organ donation surgery as a qualifying health condition, allowing donors to take protected leave for this purpose. Additionally, the bill requires the Health and Human Services Secretary to update public educational materials about living donation benefits, risks, and insurance protections within six months of enactment. These changes directly affect living organ donors, insurers, employers, and healthcare systems by ensuring fair access to insurance and workplace leave.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects organ donors from insurance discrimination and expands leave for recovery, advancing patient rights and access in healthcare coverage.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentUpdates FMLA to include organ donation recovery as protected leave, expanding workers' benefits under Labor & Employment.90% confidence
Jerrold Nadler (D) · 225 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Apr 28, 2023

HR 2955: Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act

HR 2955, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act, establishes a Federal Work Group to improve data collection and best practices for youth in residential programs (like therapeutic schools, treatment centers, and group homes). The Work Group, composed of federal agency representatives and diverse stakeholders, must develop national data standards, create risk assessment tools, and issue biennial reports with recommendations to enhance safety, reduce restraints, and expand community-based alternatives. It directly affects youth with mental health, substance use, or disability needs placed in these facilities, as well as agencies overseeing them. The bill also mandates a National Academies study to examine funding, oversight, and barriers to community care. These mechanisms aim to standardize data tracking and promote less restrictive, trauma-informed care for youth in residential programs.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates federal standards to reduce restraints in youth residential programs and promote community-based alternatives, aligning with criminal justice reform goals like safety improvements and reducing institutionalization.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enhances mental health care in residential programs by reducing restraints, improving safety standards, and expanding community-based alternatives, directly supporting mental health services and patient safety.90% confidence
Ro Khanna (D) · 115 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Apr 28, 2023

HR 2815: Hong Kong Business Integrity and Transparency Act

HR 2815, the Hong Kong Business Integrity and Transparency Act, requires the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to report every 180 days on requests made by the Hong Kong government to U.S. companies operating there. The reports must detail requests for customer data, content removals (like deleting online posts or apps), or law enforcement assistance, including how many were fulfilled and under which Hong Kong laws. This bill directly affects U.S. companies doing business in Hong Kong by mandating transparency about government interactions. It does not change existing laws but creates a reporting mechanism to monitor potential conflicts with U.S. consumer protection standards. The requirement applies to all U.S. companies operating in Hong Kong, with reports submitted to Congress and the public.
John R. Curtis (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Utah · House Apr 28, 2023

HR 2700: Employee Rights Act

The Employee Rights Act (HR 2700) amends key labor laws to strengthen employee rights in collective bargaining and privacy. It requires employers to use secret ballot elections for selecting bargaining representatives and to provide labor organizations with voter lists containing employee names and one form of contact information (chosen by the employee) within two business days of an election. The bill prohibits employers from using employee personal information for non-organizing purposes and mandates written authorization for using union dues on non-bargaining activities, with authorizations expiring after one year. Additionally, it clarifies joint employment standards to prevent misclassification and adds tribal sovereignty protections to labor law definitions.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentStrengthens collective bargaining via secret ballots, mandates voter list access for labor orgs, prohibits misuse of employee data - directly advances worker rights protections.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits employers from using employee personal information for non-organizing purposes, directly protecting data privacy in labor contexts per bill summary.85% confidence
Rick W. Allen (R) · 88 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate Apr 27, 2023

S 1363: Repeal CFPB Act

S 1363 would repeal the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010, eliminating the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) as a federal agency. This bill directly affects consumer financial oversight by removing the agency responsible for enforcing rules on banks, lenders, and other financial institutions. The key mechanism is the restoration of pre-2010 financial regulations that were amended or replaced by the CFPB's creation, reverting to the regulatory framework that existed before the bureau was established.
Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRepealing CFPB removes oversight of mortgage lending practices, weakening tenant protections and potentially reducing affordable housing access through deregulation of financial institutions.85% confidence
Ted Cruz (R) · 4 co-sponsors
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