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in committee · Utah · House Feb 26, 2025

HR 1628: 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion (known as the "Black Panthers"), the first predominantly Black armored unit in World War II's European Theater. It recognizes their combat service from 1944-1946, including key roles in the Battle of the Bulge and breaking the Siegfried Line, despite facing racial prejudice during and after the war. The medal will be displayed at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, with bronze duplicates available for sale to cover costs. The bill commemorates the battalion's 130,000 enemy casualties inflicted, 50% casualty rate, and their 1978 Presidential Unit Citation. It does not create new laws or affect current policies.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly recognizes WWII veterans' service with Congressional Gold Medal, aligning with veteran recognition policy indicators.95% confidence
Gary J. Palmer (R) · 288 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Feb 26, 2025

HR 1614: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand practitioners eligible to furnish telehealth services under the Medicare program.

HR 1614 would amend Section 1834(m)(4)(E) of the Social Security Act to expand which healthcare providers can offer telehealth services to Medicare beneficiaries. The bill directly affects Medicare patients and current healthcare providers (like nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical psychologists) who are currently excluded from providing telehealth under Medicare. The key change is modifying the legal language to explicitly include these additional providers in the list of eligible telehealth furnishers. This policy change would allow more Medicare beneficiaries to access telehealth services from a broader range of qualified healthcare professionals.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicare telehealth access for NPs, PAs, and psychologists, improving provider availability and patient access to care.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill expands Medicare telehealth access for additional providers, directly enabling technology-driven healthcare delivery and aligning with digital service promotion indicators.85% confidence
Mike Kelly (R) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Feb 26, 2025

HR 1633: Workforce Reentry Act

HR 1633, the Workforce Reentry Act, creates federal grants to help formerly incarcerated individuals (ex-offenders) find and maintain jobs after release. It provides two funding mechanisms: pay-for-performance contracts (using at least 30% of funds) where grantees earn payments based on meeting specific job placement and earnings targets, and competitive grants for skills training, job placement, and mentoring services. Grantees must coordinate with existing workforce systems, use evidence-based programs, and cannot directly fund housing or treatment (only coordinate with other providers). The bill requires annual reporting on participant outcomes like program completion and employment rates, plus a 5-year independent evaluation to assess recidivism reduction and job success.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds job placement/training for ex-offenders to reduce recidivism, directly advancing criminal justice reform through evidence-based reentry programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides federal grants for job placement/skills training for ex-offenders, directly advancing employment standards and reducing unemployment through evidence-based workforce reentry programs.95% confidence
Lloyd Smucker (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Feb 26, 2025

HR 1622: Uranium for Energy Independence Act of 2025

HR 1622 reclassifies uranium as a critical mineral under federal law, overriding existing exclusions. It retroactively includes uranium on the 2022 critical minerals list published by the U.S. Geological Survey and mandates its inclusion in all future lists under the Energy Act of 2020. This change directly affects federal programs managing critical mineral supply chains, such as defense stockpiling and domestic production incentives. The bill does not create new funding or regulations but alters uranium's regulatory status to prioritize its role in national energy security.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyReclassifies uranium as critical mineral to strengthen domestic nuclear energy supply chain and energy independence, aligning with clean energy infrastructure support.92% confidence
John J. McGuire III (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate Feb 25, 2025

S 707: No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act

S 707, the "No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act," defines "sanctuary jurisdictions" as states or localities that restrict sharing immigration status information with federal authorities or refuse to comply with federal detainer requests (except for crime victims/witnesses). The bill prohibits such jurisdictions from receiving federal funds intended to provide services like food, shelter, healthcare, legal aid, or transportation to undocumented immigrants, starting 60 days after enactment or the next fiscal year. It requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to annually report to Congress on jurisdictions failing to comply with federal immigration requests. This bill directly affects state and local governments with specific immigration policies, withholding targeted federal funding as a consequence.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill defunds federal services (food, shelter, healthcare) for undocumented immigrants in sanctuary jurisdictions, directly restricting government spending on these programs.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts federal funding for healthcare services to undocumented immigrants in sanctuary jurisdictions, limiting access to essential health services.85% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill prohibits federal funds for shelter services to undocumented immigrants, directly defunding a housing-related assistance program.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationDefunds services for undocumented immigrants in sanctuary jurisdictions, restricting access to aid like shelter and healthcare per bill's prohibition on federal funds.95% confidence
James E. Risch (R) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate Feb 25, 2025

S 713: Broadband Buildout Accountability Act

The Broadband Buildout Accountability Act requires the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (BEAD) to comply with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This means information about how broadband funds are allocated and used - including grant decisions and project details - will be publicly accessible through standard FOIA requests. The bill directly affects the federal program managing broadband infrastructure funding and the state/local entities receiving these grants. By making the program subject to FOIA, the legislation increases transparency in the use of federal broadband investment dollars.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires transparency in broadband funding (BEAD program) to ensure effective deployment, supporting internet access expansion as core to technology policy.85% confidence
Rick Scott (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Feb 25, 2025

HR 1575: No American Land for Communist China Act

HR 1575, the "No American Land for Communist China Act," prohibits the People's Republic of China government and businesses with 25% or more Chinese government ownership from purchasing real estate adjacent to specific federal lands. The bill directly affects Chinese government agents and Chinese-affiliated businesses seeking to buy property near lands managed by the Departments of Interior, Defense, Agriculture (Forest Service), and Energy, as well as Indian country. Key provisions require the President to take necessary actions to block such purchases, defining "covered Federal lands" broadly to include national parks, military bases, and tribal lands. The law aims to prevent foreign government influence over land near sensitive U.S. properties through a clear purchase restriction.
Dan Newhouse (R) · 60 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Feb 25, 2025

HR 1583: PAR Act

The PAR Act removes restrictions that previously prevented private golf courses and country clubs from using certain tax-advantaged funds for recreational purposes. It amends a specific tax code section by deleting the phrases "private or commercial golf course, country club" wherever they appear. This change directly allows those facilities to access funds they were previously barred from using under existing tax rules. The law applies to new tax obligations after enactment, with limited transitional rules for existing programs.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRemoves tax restrictions for private golf courses, creating tax advantage for wealthy entities per bill's explicit language.90% confidence
Claudia Tenney (R) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SRES 91: A resolution acknowledging the third anniversary of Russia's further invasion of Ukraine and expressing support for the people of Ukraine.

This Senate resolution (SRES 91) commemorates the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine (launched February 24, 2022) and expresses U.S. Senate support for Ukraine. It symbolically affirms U.S. solidarity with Ukraine, rejects Russia's territorial seizures, reaffirms U.S. support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its 1991 borders, and encourages continued international efforts to counter Russian aggression. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals or groups but serves as a formal statement of congressional support for Ukraine.
Jeanne Shaheen (D) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Feb 24, 2025

HR 1517: Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2025

This bill allows physical therapists to use temporary replacement staff (locum tenens) under Medicare, similar to how physicians currently can. It directly affects physical therapists providing outpatient services and Medicare beneficiaries relying on those services. The key change modifies Medicare rules to apply the same provisions for physical therapy services as are already used for physician services. This means physical therapists can more easily fill temporary staffing gaps without disrupting patient care. The amendment applies to services provided after the bill's enactment date.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows temporary staff for physical therapists under Medicare, improving access to outpatient services without disruptions for beneficiaries.95% confidence
Gus M. Bilirakis (R) · 63 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Feb 24, 2025

HR 1529: Access Technology Affordability Act of 2025

The Access Technology Affordability Act of 2025 creates a new tax credit for individuals who purchase technology designed to assist blind people, such as screen readers or braille displays. This credit covers up to $2,000 in expenses per three-year period for qualified access technology used by the taxpayer, their spouse, or a blind dependent. The credit adjusts for inflation after 2026 but does not apply to costs already covered by other tax benefits. The credit expires after 2030, with adjustments for cost-of-living changes starting in 2027.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for disability access tech, providing targeted tax relief for lower-income individuals with disabilities.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides tax credits for assistive technology used by blind individuals, improving access to healthcare services and accommodations.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProvides tax credit for assistive tech (screen readers, braille displays), promoting digital accessibility for blind users, aligning with digital equity goals.90% confidence
Mike Kelly (R) · 78 co-sponsors
in committee · Utah · House Feb 24, 2025

HR 1521: DOC Access Act of 2025

Dentist and Optometric Care Access Act of 2025 or the DOC Access Act of 20 25 This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine (or an employer of such a doctor) for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. Additionally, an agreement between a plan and such a doctor for limited scope dental or vision benefits may last longer than two years only with the prior acceptance of the doctor for each term extension. Plans also may not restrict such a doctor's choice of laboratories or suppliers. Such doctors may elect to waive the application of the payment amount and choice of laboratories provisions of this bill. The bill does not supersede state laws regarding health insurers and dental or vision benefit plans.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents insurers from arbitrarily setting low rates for dental/vision services, improving access and coverage stability for these healthcare services.90% confidence
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R) · 121 co-sponsors
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