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in committee · Utah · House Nov 17, 2023

HRES 875: Expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.

HRES 875 is a symbolic House resolution expressing support for National Adoption Day (November 18, 2023) and National Adoption Month (November). It does not create new laws or policies but formally encourages the public to consider adoption and recognizes the importance of permanent families for children in foster care. The resolution highlights that approximately 114,000 children in the U.S. foster system await adoption and emphasizes the goal of securing safety and permanency for all children. It urges Americans to support adoption efforts during November and throughout the year. This resolution has no direct legal effect on adoption processes or funding.
Robert B. Aderholt (R) · 31 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Nov 17, 2023

HR 6429: SCREEN Act

The SCREEN Act requires online platforms that host pornographic content for profit to implement age verification technology to block minors from accessing such material. It applies to platforms operating in the U.S. market or interstate commerce that create, host, or distribute content deemed "harmful to minors" (including pornography). Platforms must publicly disclose their verification methods, secure user data collected for age checks, and prevent minors from accessing prohibited content. The Federal Trade Commission will enforce these requirements through audits, treating violations as unfair business practices under existing law.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates age verification tech for minors' protection, requiring data security per bill summary.95% confidence
Mary E. Miller (R) · 8 co-sponsors
failed · Utah · Senate Nov 15, 2023

SJRES 43: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program".

This bill (SJRES 43) is a joint resolution seeking to block a Department of Education rule that would have improved income-driven repayment plans for federal student loans. It targets a specific rule (88 Fed. Reg. 43820, July 10, 2023) affecting borrowers in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program. If passed, the resolution would make this rule void, preventing it from taking effect. The resolution uses a specific procedural mechanism under Title 5 of U.S. Code to achieve this disapproval. It directly impacts student loan borrowers who rely on income-driven repayment options.
Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBlocks improved income-driven repayment rule for federal student loans, limiting financial access to higher education and undermining borrower support.95% confidence
Bill Cassidy (R) · 36 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Nov 15, 2023

HJRES 103: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation".

HJRES 103 is a congressional resolution seeking to block a Department of Labor rule updating the Davis-Bacon Act regulations. It specifically targets the rule published in the Federal Register on August 23, 2023 (88 Fed. Reg. 57526), which would have modified requirements for paying prevailing wages on federal construction projects. The resolution invokes Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, to formally disapprove the rule, stating it "shall have no force or effect" if passed. This procedural measure directly affects federal contractors and the Department of Labor, aiming to prevent the implementation of the updated wage regulations.
Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBlocks updated Davis-Bacon wage rule, preventing stronger prevailing wage requirements on federal projects, weakening worker protections.95% confidence
Lloyd Smucker (R) · 24 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate Nov 15, 2023

S 3316: Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act

This bill allows individuals diagnosed with certain terminal illnesses to receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits immediately, without the standard five-month waiting period. It applies to people with conditions on a list published by the Social Security Commissioner (based on life expectancy ≤5 years, no cure, and already on the Compassionate Allowance list), who must elect this option when applying. Benefits under this provision are reduced to 93% of the full amount, and the election is permanent once made. The Commissioner must update this list every five years through formal rulemaking, and Congress must approve any new additions to the list.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves 5-month wait for disability benefits for terminally ill, improving access to financial support tied to healthcare needs with reduced but immediate benefits.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAccelerates access to disability benefits for terminally ill workers, expanding a key employment-related benefit without waiting period, aligning with 'expands worker benefits' indicator.92% confidence
Mike Lee (R)
in committee · Utah · Senate Nov 15, 2023

S 3314: SCREEN Act

The SCREEN Act requires online platforms that profit from hosting content harmful to minors (including pornographic material) to implement age verification technology to block minors from accessing such content. Platforms must use technology to verify users' ages (not accept self-reported age alone), publicly disclose their verification process, and securely handle the collected data. The Federal Trade Commission will enforce these requirements through audits, issue compliance guidance, and ensure data security standards. The law aims to address concerns about minors' exposure to online pornography, which the bill cites as a public health issue affecting 80% of teens.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens child protection laws by requiring age verification for harmful content, supporting criminal justice reform efforts to protect minors from online exploitation.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates age verification for minors' content access, requires secure data handling, and FTC enforcement to protect minors - aligns with data privacy and consumer protection regulations.90% confidence
Mike Lee (R)
in committee · Utah · House Nov 15, 2023

HR 2830: Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of 2023

The Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of 2023 modifies rules for veterans' educational benefits to streamline approval of commercial driver education programs at branch locations. It allows a branch of an educational institution to be exempt from full approval requirements if it is appropriately licensed and uses the same curriculum as an approved main location. Schools must submit an annual report to the Department of Veterans Affairs verifying curriculum consistency, and the VA may withhold this exemption if needed. The changes will take effect 180 days after the VA establishes reporting rules, which must be finalized within 180 days of the bill's enactment.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransStreamlines VA-approved commercial driver education access for veterans, enhancing employment training opportunities via streamlined curriculum approval and VA verification requirements.95% confidence
Chuck Edwards (R) · 38 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Nov 14, 2023

HRES 868: Expressing support for the designation of November 15, 2023, as "National GIS Day".

HRES 868 is a symbolic resolution expressing the U.S. House of Representatives' support for designating November 15, 2023, as "National GIS Day." It does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals or organizations. The resolution highlights Geographic Information System (GIS) technology's role in sharing geospatial data, supporting government and business decisions, advancing STEM education, and addressing societal challenges. It encourages continued use of GIS by educators, students, and innovators to explore, analyze issues, and drive economic growth. This is a non-binding gesture to raise awareness about GIS, not a policy change.
John R. Curtis (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Utah · House Nov 14, 2023

HR 6396: Historic Roadways Protection Act

HR 6396, the Historic Roadways Protection Act, prohibits the use of federal funds to finalize or implement specific travel management plans in designated areas across Utah. It directly affects the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), blocking funding for new plans in 10 named travel management areas (like the San Rafael Swell and Nine Mile Canyon) and three additional plans (Indian Creek, San Rafael Desert, and Labyrinth/Gemini Bridges) during a defined period. The prohibition lasts until the Secretary of the Interior certifies that all R.S. 2477 court cases - legal disputes over historic rights-of-way - are resolved. This bill imposes a concrete funding restriction to delay certain land management decisions while related legal matters are pending.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill restricts federal funding for travel management plans in designated areas, limiting conservation efforts and environmental protection in those regions.75% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill blocks federal funding for travel management plans in Utah roadways, restricting transportation infrastructure implementation per BLM plans.95% confidence
John R. Curtis (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Utah · House Nov 14, 2023

HR 6199: Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2023

This bill amends federal transit grant rules to encourage housing near transit by adding incentives for projects that support "pro-housing policies." It defines such policies as local actions removing regulatory barriers to housing construction, including reducing parking minimums, creating faster approval processes for multi-family housing, and eliminating height restrictions. Transit project applicants can earn an extra point in their grant rating if they submit evidence of these policies in areas near transit, with the Department of Transportation consulting the Housing Secretary to assess how the policies will increase housing supply. The bill directly affects state and local governments implementing these policies and transit project applicants seeking federal capital investment grants.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill incentivizes housing near transit by removing regulatory barriers (parking minimums, height restrictions) to advance housing development, directly aligning with pro-housing indicators.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill incentivizes transit projects with housing near transit, promoting public transit use and sustainable infrastructure through grant point system.95% confidence
Scott H. Peters (D) · 22 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Nov 10, 2023

HR 6311: National Coordination on Adaptation and Resilience for Security Act of 2023

This bill establishes a federal framework to coordinate climate resilience efforts across government agencies and communities. It creates a Chief Resilience Officer in the Executive Office of the President to develop a National Adaptation and Resilience Strategy (required within 2 years), which must address vulnerabilities identified in climate assessments and prioritize support for vulnerable communities. The bill mandates a Partners Council - including representatives from tribal nations, state/local governments, and climate-vulnerable communities - to advise on strategy development and submit regular reports on federal resilience gaps. It also requires a centralized adaptation clearinghouse to improve access to climate data and resources for non-Federal partners, with the entire framework set to sunset by 2033 or after the third assessment.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates federal framework requiring National Adaptation and Resilience Strategy addressing climate vulnerabilities and prioritizing support for vulnerable communities.90% confidence
Maria Elvira Salazar (R) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Nov 10, 2023

HR 6253: Advanced Nuclear Reactor Prize Act

HR 6253, the Advanced Nuclear Reactor Prize Act, creates a program to reimburse non-Federal entities and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for licensing fees paid to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) when they receive approval for advanced nuclear reactors. The bill covers five specific reactor types, including those using spent nuclear fuel, integrated energy systems designed to reduce emissions, and flexible reactors for process heat. Reimbursement equals the exact licensing fees paid to the NRC (including construction permit or early site permit costs), with no requirement for repayment or interest. This applies only to the first qualifying reactor in each category that receives an operating license or specific NRC findings after the bill's enactment.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyReimburses licensing fees for advanced nuclear reactors, promoting clean energy infrastructure development and emissions reduction through specific reactor types.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill covers reactors with 'integrated energy systems designed to reduce emissions,' directly supporting emission reduction and clean energy development, a core environmental goal.90% confidence
John R. Curtis (R) · 1 co-sponsor
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