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in committee · West Virginia · 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 · West Virginia · Senate May 2, 2023

S 1399: Building American Energy Security Act of 2023

The Building American Energy Security Act of 2023 aims to accelerate permitting for energy projects by streamlining environmental reviews and setting strict timelines for federal agencies. It requires agencies to complete environmental impact statements within 2 years and environmental assessments within 1 year for major energy projects. The bill establishes a system to designate 25 "designated projects" of strategic national importance (including renewable energy, fossil fuel infrastructure, critical mineral mining, and carbon capture projects) that will receive priority review. It also includes specific provisions requiring agencies to issue necessary approvals for the Mountain Valley Pipeline within 30 days of enactment.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyDesignates renewable energy as strategic projects and streamlines permitting, advancing renewable energy development through faster approvals90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentStreamlines environmental reviews with strict timelines, reducing regulatory oversight for energy projects including fossil fuels, weakening environmental safeguards.85% confidence
Joe Manchin, III (I)
in committee · West Virginia · Senate May 2, 2023

S 1401: Federal Prison Oversight Act

The Federal Prison Oversight Act creates new oversight mechanisms for federal prisons operated by the Bureau of Prisons. It requires regular inspections by the Justice Department's Inspector General to assess conditions of confinement, medical care, staffing levels, and other key areas, with reports made public. The bill also establishes an Ombudsman position to receive and address complaints from incarcerated people, their families, and staff about health, safety, and rights issues. Facilities must develop and publicly share corrective action plans for identified problems, with protections against retaliation for those filing complaints. This law directly affects federal prison facilities, incarcerated individuals, staff, and their families by increasing transparency and accountability in correctional operations.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes oversight mechanisms, inspections, and an Ombudsman to improve prison conditions, medical care, and rights protections - directly advancing criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates inspections for medical care in federal prisons and establishes Ombudsman for health/safety complaints, directly protecting healthcare access for incarcerated individuals.90% confidence
Jon Ossoff (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · Senate May 2, 2023

S 1397: Educational Opportunity and Success Act of 2023

The Educational Opportunity and Success Act of 2023 amends the Higher Education Act to strengthen TRIO programs that support low-income and first-generation college students. It increases minimum grant amounts for TRIO programs ($200,000 to $220,000 and $170,000 to $190,000), changes grant award criteria to focus on "prior success" rather than "prior experience," and adds new documentation requirements for low-income status. The bill also establishes new procedures for correcting technical errors in grant applications and requires programs to track completion of financial aid applications. These changes directly affect TRIO program grantees, low-income students, and first-generation college students by making federal funding more accessible and predictable. The legislation aims to improve educational access and outcomes through concrete policy changes to TRIO program administration.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases TRIO program funding ($200k→$220k, $170k→$190k) and strengthens support for low-income college students through revised grant criteria.95% confidence
Susan M. Collins (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Apr 28, 2023

HRES 341: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is important to maintain cash as a robust and viable payment option.

HRES 341 is a nonbinding resolution expressing the House's support for maintaining cash as a viable payment option. It highlights that 18.6% of U.S. households (nearly 6 million) rely solely on cash due to lack of bank access, privacy concerns, and risks associated with digital payments like data breaches. The resolution cites legal tender status under U.S. Code and Federal Reserve Chair Powell's testimony emphasizing cash's critical role for unbanked and low-income communities. It does not create new laws but urges businesses to accept cash to protect consumer privacy and financial security.
John W. Rose (R) · 26 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Apr 28, 2023

HR 3014: CART Act of 2023

Catastrophic Risk Transfer Act of 2023 or the CART Act of 2023 This bill establishes a system for the taxation of catastrophic risk transfer companies and their security holders to ensure sufficient capital to cover catastrophic insurance losses. The bill defines catastrophic risk as a risk of loss that has a low likelihood of occurring but that would be large in amount. The bill defines catastrophic risk transfer company as any domestic corporation created and regulated under state law with the purpose of entering into one or more insurance or reinsurance agreements covering catastrophic risk.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax on catastrophic risk transfer companies to ensure capital for insurance losses, strengthening fiscal management through targeted taxation.90% confidence
Darin LaHood (R) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Apr 28, 2023

HR 3021: Protecting the Second Amendment in Financial Services Act

This bill prohibits financial institutions (like banks and credit card processors) from using special transaction codes that separately identify firearm or ammunition sellers. It directly affects gun retailers and the financial services they use, ensuring these businesses are treated the same as other merchants for payment processing. The key provision amends the Truth in Lending Act to ban covered entities from categorizing firearm transactions differently, requiring uniform handling of all business types. This changes how payment systems classify transactions but does not alter gun ownership laws.
Alexander X. Mooney (R) · 27 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Apr 28, 2023

HR 2991: TEACH Act of 2023

HR 2991, the TEACH Act of 2023, modifies federal education law to tie funding to school firearm policies and create grants for defensive training. It prohibits the Department of Education from funding schools that restrict firearm possession beyond existing federal limits (Section 2(b)), and directs the Secretary to award competitive grants using ESEA funds for "defensive training programs" focused on firearm use for school safety (Section 3(a)). These programs include training on carrying, using, and storing firearms on school property to protect students from intruders (Section 3(e)(1)). The bill directly affects schools receiving federal education funds by requiring them to allow firearm possession for training or face funding restrictions, and prioritizes grant applications from entities supporting Second Amendment rights.
Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts school firearm policies by prohibiting funding for schools with stricter rules, diverts ESEA funds to firearm training grants, and limits educational autonomy on safety measures.90% confidence
Andrew Ogles (R) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · 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 · West Virginia · 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 · West Virginia · Senate Apr 27, 2023

SRES 179: A resolution condemning the wrongful detainment of United States citizens and residents by the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

SRES 179 is a Senate resolution condemning Russia for wrongfully detaining U.S. citizens and residents, including Paul Whelan (wrongfully convicted of espionage) and Vladimir Kara-Murza (wrongfully convicted of treason). It demands the U.S. government designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism under existing law, which would trigger sanctions and pressure Russia to release detained Americans. The resolution also calls for the immediate release of all U.S. nationals wrongfully detained and supports Russian citizens' right to free expression. It cites Russia's violations of due process and international obligations as justification for the state sponsor designation request.
Lindsey Graham (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · Senate Apr 27, 2023

S 1366: Forest Incentives Program Act of 2023

S 1366 establishes a federal program to pay private forest landowners for adopting forestry practices that increase carbon sequestration. The program offers 15- to 30-year contracts with payments based on measurable carbon benefits, prioritizing projects that sequester the most carbon per acre and create forestry jobs. Landowners receive payments for practices like reforestation, improved forest management, or afforestation on private land, with optional conservation easements to protect carbon-storing forests. The Secretary of Agriculture must annually report program results to Congress, including carbon reductions and enrollment data by state.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes carbon sequestration through forestry practices, a climate mitigation strategy supporting renewable energy goals by reducing emissions and advancing clean energy infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds private landowners for carbon-sequestering forestry practices like reforestation and improved management, directly advancing climate change mitigation through increased carbon storage.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly prioritizes projects that 'create forestry jobs' as a key criterion for funding, directly advancing employment opportunities in forestry sector.90% confidence
Jeanne Shaheen (D) · 1 co-sponsor
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