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in committee · West Virginia · House May 18, 2021

HR 1680: Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act

Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act This bill revises criminal provisions related to the interstate transportation of firearms and ammunition. An individual may transport a firearm between two places (e.g., states) where it is legal to possess, carry, or transport the firearm. During transport, the firearm must be unloaded and secured or securely stored. Additionally, an individual may transport ammunition, or a detachable magazine or feeding device, between two places where it is legal to possess, carry, or transport the ammunition, magazine, or feeding device. During transport, the ammunition, magazine, or feeding device must not be loaded into a firearm and must be securely stored. The term transport includes staying in temporary lodging; stopping for food, fuel, vehicle maintenance, an emergency, or medical treatment; or any other activity incidental to the transport. The bill prohibits the arrest or detention of an individual for a state or local firearm or ammunition violation unless there is probable cause to believe the individual failed to comply with the provisions of this bill, and there is probable cause to believe the individual committed another crime.
Mo Brooks (R) · 56 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House May 18, 2021

HR 1647: TREATS Act

Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services Act or the TREATS Act This bill modifies requirements relating to coverage of certain telehealth services under Medicare. Specifically, the bill permanently allows telehealth services for substance-use disorders and mental health disorders to be provided via audio-only technology, if a physician or practitioner has already conducted an in-person or video telehealth evaluation. Schedule III or IV controlled substances may also be prescribed online if a practitioner has conducted a telehealth evaluation with video.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicare telehealth access for mental health/substance use disorders via audio-only, improving patient access to critical care services after initial evaluation.95% confidence
David B. McKinley (R) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House May 18, 2021

HR 1607: HACT Act

Homeland and Cyber Threat Act or the HACT Act This bill allows claims in federal or state court against foreign states that conduct or participate in cyberattacks against U.S. nationals.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enables legal claims against foreign cyberattackers, strengthening cybersecurity protections for U.S. nationals by holding foreign states accountable for cyber threats.95% confidence
Colin Z. Allred (D) · 67 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House May 18, 2021

HR 1584: Protecting Retirement Savers and Everyday Investors Act

Protecting Retirement Savers and Everyday Investors Act This bill prohibits states and local governments from imposing taxes upon a securities industry participant based on the number, volume, or value of securities transactions processed or consummated by the participant, with exceptions.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProhibits tax on securities transactions, providing indirect tax relief for everyday investors per bill title and summary90% confidence
Patrick T. McHenry (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House May 18, 2021

HR 1496: Sarah's Law

Sarah's Law This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE shall make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which such alien was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about such alien, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates ICE detention for immigrants charged with violent crimes, increasing enforcement against specific immigrants rather than protecting rights or services.95% confidence
Randy Feenstra (R) · 50 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House May 18, 2021

HR 1527: Homeland Security Investigations Victim Assistance Act of 2021

Homeland Security Investigations Victim Assistance Act of 2021 This bill provides statutory authority for a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement program that assists victims of human trafficking, child sexual exploitation, and other crimes.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAssists victims of trafficking/exploitation, aligning with victim-centered criminal justice reform efforts85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationAssists victims of human trafficking/exploitation through ICE program, directly providing immigrant services and protection per bill summary.95% confidence
Ann Wagner (R) · 18 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House May 17, 2021

HCONRES 34: Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to American families and businesses and is not in the best interest of the United States.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly opposes a carbon tax, a proposed tax measure, aligning with 'oppose' stance by preventing new tax implementation.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill explicitly opposes carbon tax, a key climate/energy policy that would advance clean energy transition, directly contradicting renewable energy promotion indicators.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill explicitly opposes carbon tax, a key environmental policy tool, indicating stance against strengthening climate regulations.95% confidence
Steve Scalise (R) · 51 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House May 17, 2021

HR 3275: PUMP Act of 2021

Pausing Unrelenting Markups on Petroleum Act of 2021 or the PUMP Act of 2021 This bill suspends the excise tax on gasoline other than aviation gasoline during a specified holiday period. The bill defines holiday period as the period beginning on the enactment date of this bill and ending on the latest of (1) the first date after enactment on which the public health emergency declared for COVID-19 is no longer in effect, or (2) 180 days after enactment.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSuspends gasoline excise tax, providing temporary tax relief aligning with support indicators for fiscal relief.95% confidence
Yvette Herrell (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House May 17, 2021

HR 3268: Combatting COVID Unemployment Fraud Act of 2021

Combatting COVID Unemployment Fraud Act of 2021 This bill requires additional documentation for individuals seeking pandemic unemployment assistance, requires state unemployment agencies to use designated fraud prevention tools, and otherwise addresses pandemic-related unemployment benefits.
Kevin Brady (R) · 42 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House May 17, 2021

HR 3259: NOPAIN Act

Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction In the Nation Act or the NOPAIN Act This bill temporarily establishes separate payments for certain non-opioid treatments under the Medicare prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services and the payment system for ambulatory surgical center services. The bill applies to pain management treatments that are able to replace or reduce opioid consumption, as shown through clinical trials or data.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes Medicare payments for non-opioid pain treatments to reduce opioid use, advancing public health initiatives and improving patient access to safer alternatives.95% confidence
Terri A. Sewell (D) · 125 co-sponsors
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