West Virginia Congressional Bills

in committee · West Virginia · House Oct 25, 2023

HR 6018: Operation Swords of Iron Supplemental Appropriations Act

This bill provides $13.1 billion in emergency funding to support Israel's defense and security needs following the situation in Israel. It allocates $4 billion for purchasing Iron Dome and David's Sling missile defense systems, $1.2 billion for developing the Iron Beam system, and $3.5 billion for foreign military aid (including grants for advanced weapons systems) to the Government of Israel. The funds cover military equipment, training, security operations, and diplomatic efforts related to the situation in Israel, with specific provisions allowing transfers between defense accounts and requiring emergency designation by Congress and the President. The funding directly affects Israel's military capabilities and U.S. diplomatic operations in the region.

in committee · West Virginia · House Oct 25, 2023

HR 5948: To terminate the Office of Gun Violence Prevention in the Executive Office of the President and prohibit the establishment of any similar successor office, and for other purposes.

HR 5948 terminates the Office of Gun Violence Prevention within the Executive Office of the President upon enactment and prohibits the President from creating any similar successor office. The bill also bans the use of federal funds for salaries or expenses related to this office or any future equivalent. This legislation directly affects the federal executive branch by eliminating a specific office and restricting future funding for comparable initiatives.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

in committee · West Virginia · House Oct 25, 2023

HR 5918: Operation Swords of Iron Iron Dome Supplemental Appropriations Act

'Operation Swords of Iron' Iron Dome Supplemental Appropriations Act This bill provides $2 billion in appropriations for the Department of Defense to provide to the government of Israel for the procurement of the Iron Dome defense system to counter short-range rocket threats. The funds must be provided to address emergent requirements in support of Operation Swords of Iron.

Claudia Tenney (R) · 46 co-sponsors

in committee · West Virginia · Senate Oct 24, 2023

S 3109: ABC Act

The ABC Act requires Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and Social Security offices to review and simplify their application, eligibility, and communication processes. It directly affects family caregivers who help loved ones navigate these programs by targeting repeated paperwork, inconsistent information requests, and poor communication. Key mechanisms include mandating agencies to reduce duplicate forms, improve website accessibility (including ADA compliance), shorten call wait times, and provide multilingual support based on feedback from caregivers and advocacy groups. Agencies must submit detailed reports to Congress within one year outlining their findings and planned improvements.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Technology

Edward J. Markey (D) · 22 co-sponsors

in committee · West Virginia · Senate Oct 19, 2023

S 3094: Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023

This bill blocks the EPA from implementing new vehicle emissions rules for model years 2027 and later, specifically targeting the "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards" rule. It amends the Clean Air Act to prevent future regulations from mandating specific technology (like electric components) or limiting the availability of new vehicles based on engine type (e.g., gasoline vs. electric). The bill directly affects the EPA’s authority to set emissions standards and the auto industry’s ability to sell certain vehicle types. It ensures emissions rules cannot restrict consumer choices among new vehicle models.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment ✗ Technology ✗ Transportation

Mike Crapo (R) · 36 co-sponsors

in committee · West Virginia · Senate Oct 18, 2023

S 3074: Eyes on the Board Act of 2023

This bill prohibits schools using federal broadband subsidies (E-Rate program or Emergency Connectivity Fund) from allowing student access to social media platforms on supported networks. It requires schools to certify annual compliance with this ban and adopt grade-specific screen time policies for digital learning. Schools must submit these policies to the FCC, which will create a public database of all school internet safety and screen time policies. The law directly affects all K-12 schools receiving these specific federal broadband funds for educational technology.

Topics ✗ Education ✗ Technology

in committee · West Virginia · Senate Oct 18, 2023

S 3070: Youth Prevention and Recovery Reauthorization Act of 2023

This bill reauthorizes the existing federal youth prevention and recovery initiative, extending its funding period from 2019-2023 to 2024-2028 under the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. It directly affects communities and organizations receiving federal grants for substance use disorder prevention and treatment programs targeting youth. The key mechanism is a simple amendment to the law’s authorization period, ensuring continued funding for these established programs without creating new requirements or eligibility changes. The bill does not alter program content or funding levels, only the duration for which the initiative remains authorized.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

in committee · West Virginia · Senate Oct 16, 2023

S 3041: A bill to reinstate certain sanctions imposed with respect to Iran.

This bill reinstates U.S. sanctions on Iran that were previously waived under an agreement between the U.S. and Iran, including a specific waiver related to funds from South Korea to Qatar (documented in a September 11, 2023, congressional transmission). It blocks any U.S. government action to release funds or assets to Iran under that agreement and prohibits future waivers, suspensions, or relief for these sanctions. The bill directly affects Iran's access to certain financial assets tied to the agreement. It targets concrete policy changes by reversing prior relief without altering broader sanctions frameworks.

Tom Cotton (R) · 39 co-sponsors

in committee · West Virginia · House Oct 6, 2023

HR 5829: Health Care Practitioner Disaster Protection Act

Health Care Practitioner Disaster Protection Act This bill extends certain liability protections available for health care practitioners who provide voluntary health care services in declared emergencies through a community health center other than the one that initially sponsored them. Current law makes the liability protections available to volunteer practitioners that are sponsored by a particular community health center. This bill maintains the liability protections for a volunteer practitioner who provides services through a different community health center if the center (1) seeks the assistance of the volunteer practitioner to respond to a declared emergency, and (2) promptly notifies the Department of Health and Human Services that the volunteer practitioner will be providing services.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Andy Barr (R) · 38 co-sponsors

in committee · West Virginia · Senate Oct 4, 2023

S 3012: Deposit Security Act

The Deposit Security Act (S 3012) raises the federal deposit insurance limit for noninterest-bearing transaction accounts (like checking accounts) to $10 million per depositor at insured banks and credit unions. It directly affects depositors who maintain such accounts, ensuring their full balance up to $10 million is insured, while allowing institutions to opt out of this coverage for 30 days after implementation or opt back in every 5 years. The bill defines noninterest-bearing transaction accounts as those with no interest, allowing easy withdrawals via checks or electronic transfers, without advance notice requirements. This replaces the current standard insurance limit for these account types.

in committee · West Virginia · Senate Oct 4, 2023

S 3028: PUNISH Act of 2023

S.3028, the PUNISH Act of 2023, extends existing U.S. sanctions against Iran by preventing their modification or removal until a specified termination date. It requires the Secretary of State to submit annual reports to Congress assessing whether Iran's government or affiliated entities (like the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) have engaged in activities such as assassinations, violence against U.S. citizens, or politically motivated detention of Iranian nationals in the U.S. The bill maintains current sanctions tied to Executive Orders 13871, 13876, 13902, and 13949, as well as sanctions on Iran's Central Bank and National Development Fund. These measures remain in effect until the President certifies compliance with specific conditions under the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions Act.

Joni Ernst (R) · 27 co-sponsors

in committee · West Virginia · Senate Oct 4, 2023

S 3014: FTC REDO Act

This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to complete specific studies before finalizing or enforcing its proposed Motor Vehicle Dealers Trade Regulation Rule (the 2022 rule and similar future rules). It mandates a quantitative study on automotive retailing, consumer testing on new mandates, and an economic analysis of costs/benefits - each open to 30 days of public comment and peer-reviewed - before the FTC can proceed. These requirements must be submitted to Congress, and the rule must apply equally to all auto sellers (franchised, independent, and direct). The bill directly affects the FTC’s rulemaking process and motor vehicle dealers, delaying implementation until these steps are completed.

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