Utah Congressional Bills

passed · Utah · House Mar 30, 2022

HR 4738: COVID–19 American History Project Act

COVID-19 American History Project Act This bill directs the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress to establish a history project to be known as the COVID-19 American History Project to collect and make publicly available individual stories and records of experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. The bill includes a requirement to collect video and audio recordings of personal histories and testimonials of those who were affected by the pandemic. The Librarian of Congress may solicit and accept donations of funds and in-kind contributions to carry out the project, subject to this bill.

Julia Letlow (R) · 31 co-sponsors

passed · Utah · House Mar 30, 2022

HR 2954: Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021

Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022 This bill makes various changes with respect to employer-sponsored retirement plans, including providing for the automatic enrollment of employees in certain plans and increasing the age at which participants are required to begin receiving mandatory distributions.

Richard E. Neal (D) · 103 co-sponsors

passed · Utah · Senate Mar 15, 2022

SJRES 37: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relating to "Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs".

This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on February 3, 2021, that requires the use of face masks on planes, trains, buses, and other public conveyances and at transportation hubs to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

Rand Paul (R) · 21 co-sponsors

passed · Utah · House Mar 8, 2022

HRES 881: Condemning the heinous terrorist attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, on January 15, 2022.

This resolution condemns the terrorist attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, on January 15, 2022. It also expresses support for the affected community, commends the actions of law enforcement and emergency responders, and reaffirms a commitment to combat hate, bigotry, anti-Semitism, and violence against Jewish Americans.

Beth Van Duyne (R) · 367 co-sponsors

passed · Utah · Senate Mar 3, 2022

SJRES 38: A joint resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.

SJRES 38 is a joint resolution that terminates the national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020, under the National Emergencies Act. This resolution ends the special authorities and regulatory flexibilities granted during the emergency, requiring federal agencies to revert to standard operating procedures. Introduced by Senators Marshall, Braun, Lee, Johnson, Cruz, and Paul, it was referred to the Senate Committee on Finance. The termination removes the legal basis for emergency-related policies that had been in effect since March 2020.

passed · Utah · Senate Mar 2, 2022

SJRES 32: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination".

This joint resolution nullifies the rule titled Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination , which was issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on November 5, 2021. The rule requires health care providers, as a condition of Medicare and Medicaid participation, to ensure that staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

Roger Marshall (R) · 36 co-sponsors

passed · Utah · Senate Feb 17, 2022

SRES 524: A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 19 through February 26, 2022, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating 70 years of the National FFA Organization's membership magazine, originally called The National Future Farmer, now called New Horizons.

This resolution supports the designation of February 19-February 26, 2022, as National FFA Week. It also (1) recognizes the important role of the National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America) in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and (2) celebrates 70 years of the National FFA Organization's membership magazine.

Todd Young (R) · 50 co-sponsors

passed · Utah · Senate Feb 17, 2022

SRES 526: A resolution condemning the antisemitic terrorist attack that occurred at Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue on January 15, 2022, in Colleyville, Texas, expressing gratitude that no innocent lives were lost, and applauding the dedication and bravery of law enforcement and emergency response officials in responding to the attack.

This Senate resolution (SRES 526) formally condemns the antisemitic terrorist attack at Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, on January 15, 2022, where hostages were held at gunpoint. It expresses gratitude that no lives were lost, applauds law enforcement and emergency responders for their actions, and condemns antisemitism in the United States. The resolution does not create new policies or allocate funds; it is a symbolic expression of support for the Jewish community and law enforcement. It directly affects the congregation and local community by affirming their safety and the importance of religious freedom.

Ted Cruz (R) · 54 co-sponsors

passed · Utah · Senate Feb 17, 2022

SRES 519: A resolution supporting an independent and democratic Ukraine against any further Russian military invasion, and for other purposes.

This resolution commends the courage, resolve, and restraint shown by the Ukrainian people in their pursuit of sovereignty and democracy and reaffirms unwavering U.S. support for a secure, democratic, and independent Ukraine. It also condemns Russia's attempted annexation of Crimea in 2014 and denounces Russia's military buildup of over 150,000 troops on Ukraine's border.

Jeanne Shaheen (D) · 44 co-sponsors

passed · Utah · Senate Feb 15, 2022

SRES 515: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".

This resolution supports the designation of February 2022 as Career and Technical Education Month to celebrate career and technical education across the United States.

Tim Kaine (D) · 67 co-sponsors

passed · Utah · Senate Feb 3, 2022

SRES 505: A resolution commemorating the success of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in the past 24 Olympic Winter Games and 12 Paralympic Winter Games and supporting the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in the 2022 Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games.

This resolution applauds the athletes and coaches of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams and the families who support them, and it supports such athletes in competing at the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

passed · Utah · Senate Feb 1, 2022

SRES 501: A resolution designating the week of January 23 through January 29, 2022, as "National School Choice Week".

SRES 501 designates the week of January 23-29, 2022, as "National School Choice Week" through a symbolic Senate resolution. The resolution encourages parents to learn about K-12 education options - including public schools, charters, private schools, and homeschooling - and urges the public to host events raising awareness of educational choice. It does not create new policies or affect any individuals or institutions, as it is a ceremonial designation focused solely on promoting public awareness. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the Senate on February 1, 2022.

Topics ✓ Education

Tim Scott (R) · 26 co-sponsors