West Virginia Congressional Bills

passed · West Virginia · House Dec 18, 2025

HR 3616: Reliable Power Act

The Reliable Power Act requires the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) to conduct annual assessments of the U.S. power grid's ability to maintain reliable electricity supply, including analyzing generation resources, transmission needs, and risks of shortages during extreme weather. If the ERO identifies a risk of insufficient generation, it notifies the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which then alerts federal agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE) developing regulations affecting power generation. These agencies must submit proposed regulations for FERC review before finalizing them, and FERC can recommend changes to prevent reliability risks, with agencies required to respond to FERC’s comments. The bill directly affects federal agencies creating energy-related rules and aims to prevent power shortages by integrating grid reliability into the rulemaking process.

Troy Balderson (R) · 20 co-sponsors

passed · West Virginia · House Dec 18, 2025

HR 3492: Protect Children’s Innocence Act

HR 3492, the Protect Children’s Innocence Act, makes it a federal crime to perform genital or bodily mutilation or chemical castration on minors under 18, except for specific medical reasons. The bill broadly defines prohibited procedures to include gender transition-related surgeries (like hysterectomies or mastectomies) and medical treatments such as puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones administered to minors. It criminalizes these acts when they occur across state lines, involve payments, or use interstate commerce, while explicitly banning religious tradition as a defense. Exceptions include medically necessary procedures for health emergencies, childbirth, or conditions certified by a physician.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

in committee · West Virginia · Senate Dec 17, 2025

S 3554: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations.

This bill (S 3554) would amend tax law to strip tax-exempt status from organizations providing material support to terrorist groups. It defines "terrorist supporting organizations" as those that gave more than minimal material support (like funds or resources) to designated terrorist groups within the past three years. The Treasury Secretary must notify such organizations, giving them 90 days to prove they didn’t provide support, return funds, or challenge the designation in court before tax-exempt status is revoked. Organizations can later seek reinstatement if the Secretary later determines the designation was incorrect. The law establishes specific procedures for notice, dispute resolution through the IRS Appeals Office, and court review for challenges.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · West Virginia · Senate Dec 17, 2025

S 3534: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for increasing wages paid to child care providers.

This bill creates a new tax credit for employers who pay qualified wages to child care workers. Employers at eligible child care facilities (providing care for at least 6 children, charging fees, and meeting state regulations) can claim a 5% credit on those wages, increasing to 7% for facilities in rural areas. The credit applies to wage increases and is treated as part of the general business tax credit. It directly affects child care employers by reducing their federal tax liability for raising wages at qualifying facilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · West Virginia · Senate Dec 17, 2025

S 3522: No Red Tape For Addiction Treatment Act

This bill requires states to cover medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder under Medicaid without prior authorization or dosage limits for at least one formulation of each approved drug. It directly affects Medicaid patients with opioid use disorder and their healthcare providers, removing administrative barriers that previously required extra approvals or restricted dosing. The bill amends Medicaid law to mandate this coverage, while also requiring a federal report analyzing how current state policies (like dosing limits or counseling requirements) impact access to MAT. The changes apply starting one year after enactment, with states needing time to adjust if new state laws are required.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

in committee · West Virginia · Senate Dec 17, 2025

S 3532: State Veterans Homes Inspection Simplification Act

This bill allows state veterans homes certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to be automatically deemed compliant with Medicare’s nursing home standards, eliminating redundant inspections. It requires the VA to provide documentation of inspections, undergo biennial joint reviews with Medicare officials to confirm alignment, and maintain the same care and safety standards as Medicare requires. The bill also mandates that VA inspection data for these homes be publicly reported on the Nursing Home Care Compare website. This applies to all state veterans homes meeting the defined standards, effective 90 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

in committee · West Virginia · House Dec 17, 2025

HR 6804: Rural Hospital Flexibility Act of 2025

The Rural Hospital Flexibility Act of 2025 creates new federal grant programs to support rural healthcare providers in improving services and adapting to community needs. It provides funding for quality improvement, behavioral health services, and technical assistance for critical access hospitals, rural health clinics, and rural emergency hospitals. The bill also establishes 5-year grants to help rural providers transition to new care models - including telehealth, integrated behavioral health, and extended emergency services - and offers specialized technical support for hospitals seeking rural emergency hospital status. These grants aim to strengthen rural healthcare systems by enhancing operational capacity and sustainability.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Technology

in committee · West Virginia · House Dec 17, 2025

HR 6792: Foreign-Trade Zone Export Enhancement Act of 2025

HR 6792, the Foreign-Trade Zone Export Enhancement Act of 2025, modifies U.S. tariff rules to make it easier for businesses using foreign-trade zones (FTZs) to export goods to U.S. trade partners under the USMCA (or future agreements). It allows certain merchandise manufactured or altered within FTZs - specifically items classified under HTS 9801.00.95 - to enter the U.S. duty-free when exported directly to Canada or Mexico. This change aims to support U.S. manufacturing competitiveness and job retention by reducing costs for companies processing goods in FTZs for export to USMCA countries. The bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection to implement these tariff changes within 90 days of enactment.

in committee · West Virginia · House Dec 17, 2025

HR 6785: CLEAR Act of 2025

HR 6785, the CLEAR Act of 2025, provides $100 million annually (2025-2030) in federal grants to states, territories, and tribes to establish or support resilience offices. These offices must develop five-year plans addressing climate and disaster risks across environmental hazards, economy, infrastructure, health, and housing, while prioritizing disadvantaged communities. Grantees must implement programs like technical assistance for local governments and integrate resilience into existing grant programs, with 10% of funds reserved for Indian tribes. States must report annually on how funds were used and the effectiveness of their resilience efforts. The bill directly affects state/local governments and tribal entities by requiring new planning structures to prepare for climate impacts.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment ✓ Healthcare ✓ Housing

passed · West Virginia · House Dec 17, 2025

HR 3632: Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025

HR 3632, the Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025, requires electric utilities to provide at least 5 years' advance notice to federal and state regulators before permanently retiring any generating unit with a capacity of 5 megawatts or more. The bill mandates that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) can order utilities to continue operating specific plants or develop long-term transmission plans if it finds interstate service inadequate, while prohibiting FERC from forcing new plant construction or energy sales that would harm service. Utilities must also cover costs for these changes through adjusted rates, and the bill includes a provision exempting compliance actions from environmental law penalties. This directly affects large power generators, state energy commissions, and transmission operators by creating new notice requirements and FERC oversight for plant retirements.

in committee · West Virginia · Senate Dec 16, 2025

S 3514: Less Than Lethal Act

This bill exempts certain non-lethal projectile devices (like pepper ball guns or rubber bullets) from federal firearms and ammunition taxes. It directly affects manufacturers, producers, and importers of these devices by removing tax obligations under IRS Code sections 4181 and 5845. Key provisions define "less-than-lethal" devices as those not expelling standard firearm ammunition, operating below 500 feet per second, and not convertible to lethal weapons. The Secretary of the Treasury must annually update a public list of qualifying devices and report to Congress on non-qualifying devices that exceed the velocity limit.

in committee · West Virginia · Senate Dec 16, 2025

S 3495: Artificial Intelligence Scam Prevention Act

The Artificial Intelligence Scam Prevention Act makes it illegal to use AI to impersonate people for fraudulent purposes, such as creating fake voices or images to scam consumers. It requires clear disclosure when AI is used in phone calls or text messages, so people know they're interacting with technology rather than a real person. The bill establishes an advisory group with FTC, FCC, and industry representatives to develop best practices for preventing these scams and mandates regular reports on AI-enabled fraud. The law aims to protect consumers from increasingly sophisticated scams, which cost over $1.4 billion in 2024 alone.

Topics ✓ Technology

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