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in committee · West Virginia · House Feb 6, 2025

HR 1046: Marc Fischer Memorial Act

HR 1046, the Marc Fischer Memorial Act, requires the Bureau of Prisons to implement digital mail scanning technology at all federal prisons to detect fentanyl and other synthetic drugs in inmate mail. It mandates a strategy within 90 days of an evaluation, including 100% scanning of all mail, digital copies of mail to inmates within 24 hours, and physical mail delivery within 30 days for non-contaminated items. The bill directly affects federal prison staff, inmates, and the Bureau of Prisons by aiming to reduce drug-related overdoses and alleviate staff workload tied to mail processing. Implementation must be completed within three years, with annual reports tracking detected drugs and strategy efficiency. The legislation focuses on concrete technological and procedural changes to enhance safety, referencing a successful pilot program at two facilities.
Don Bacon (R) · 135 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Feb 6, 2025

HR 1103: New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act of 2025

This bill permanently extends the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC), a federal tax incentive that encourages private investment in low-income communities. It directly affects community development entities (CDEs) that channel capital into underserved neighborhoods for projects like housing, healthcare, and businesses. Key provisions include permanently extending the credit beyond 2025, adding annual inflation adjustments to the credit amount starting in 2026, and ensuring the credit isn't reduced by the alternative minimum tax for investments made after December 2024. The changes apply to taxable years beginning after December 2024, providing long-term stability for community development financing.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPermanently extends tax credit for community investment, directing capital to underserved areas via tax incentives, aligning with fiscal support for development.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill extends tax credit funding for projects including healthcare in underserved communities, increasing access to health services.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill permanently extends NMTC, a tax credit funding private investment in low-income housing projects through CDEs, directly advancing affordable housing development.92% confidence
Claudia Tenney (R) · 54 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Feb 6, 2025

HR 1055: CONSTRUCTS Act of 2025

The CONSTRUCTS Act of 2025 creates a federal grant program to fund training programs at community colleges and career schools focused on residential construction careers. It targets rural areas and underserved populations - including veterans, low-income individuals, and groups with historically low representation in construction - to develop skills in trades like carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and HVAC. Grants, totaling $20 million annually from 2026-2030, require flexible scheduling, partnerships with construction employers, and plans to increase affordable housing supply through workforce development. The bill directly affects community colleges in rural or underserved regions and their students seeking residential construction careers.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds community college training programs for construction careers, targeting underserved populations and expanding educational access in higher education/vocational training.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds construction training for residential trades, addressing workforce shortages to advance housing development and affordability.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds training programs for construction careers targeting underserved workers, advancing employment opportunities and workforce development in high-demand sectors.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly targets veterans as a beneficiary group for construction career training, supporting veteran employment through federal grants.95% confidence
Juan Ciscomani (R) · 33 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Feb 6, 2025

HR 1102: Commission To Study the Potential of a National Museum of Italian American History and Culture Act

HR 1102 establishes a commission to study the feasibility of creating a National Museum of Italian American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. The commission, composed of 8 members appointed by congressional leaders, will examine factors like location options, costs, fundraising potential, and impacts on existing museums, and must report back within 18 months. It will not create the museum itself but will develop recommendations for Congress on whether to proceed, with all funding coming from private sources - no federal funds may be used for the commission’s work. The bill focuses solely on the study process, not on building or operating the museum.
Thomas R. Suozzi (D) · 53 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Feb 6, 2025

HR 1104: Unborn Child Support Act

This bill amends the Social Security Act to require states to establish and enforce child support obligations from biological fathers for unborn children. It allows mothers to request support payments starting from the month of conception (as determined by a physician), with retroactive collection even if paternity is confirmed after birth. Key provisions include requiring the mother's consent for paternity testing, prohibiting testing that risks harm to the unborn child, and mandating court-determined payments based on the mother's and child's best interests. The bill defines "unborn child" as any human fetus at any stage of development in the womb. These changes apply to child support under Title IV of the Social Security Act, effective two years after enactment.
Claudia Tenney (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · House Feb 6, 2025

HR 1050: Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act

This bill would make it easier to remove non-citizens who are members of or associated with criminal gangs from the United States. It defines a "criminal gang" as a group of five or more people whose primary purpose is committing serious crimes including drug offenses, violent crimes, human trafficking, and other specified offenses. The Secretary of Homeland Security, with Attorney General consultation, would have authority to designate groups as criminal gangs, with procedures for review and potential revocation. The bill would block asylum eligibility, temporary protected status, special immigrant juvenile visas, and parole for those designated as gang members, with limited exceptions for those assisting law enforcement.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill targets removal of non-citizens in criminal gangs, increasing enforcement against specific immigrant groups, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.90% confidence
Vern Buchanan (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · Senate Feb 5, 2025

SRES 59: An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

SRES 59 is a procedural resolution authorizing the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works to spend funds from the Senate's contingent fund for its operations. It sets annual spending limits: $4.1 million (March 2025-Sept 2025), $7.0 million (Oct 2025-Sept 2026), and $2.9 million (Oct 2026-Feb 2027), covering personnel, consultant services, and staff training. The resolution specifies that certain routine expenses (like salaries, stationery, and copying costs) do not require formal vouchers for payment. This bill affects only the committee itself and its internal budgeting, with no external policy changes.
Shelley Moore Capito (R)
in committee · West Virginia · House Feb 5, 2025

HRES 110: Prohibiting the distribution of Chinese Communist Party-controlled publications within House facilities, and for other purposes.

HRES 110 prohibits the distribution of Chinese Communist Party-controlled publications, such as *China Daily*, within House facilities like the Capitol building and House office buildings. It requires the Chief Administrative Officer to immediately stop accepting, distributing, or using internal mail systems for these materials, which are defined as publications registered under the Foreign Agents Registration Act and controlled by the CCP. The resolution does not restrict private receipt of such publications by Members or staff, access through public libraries, or the Library of Congress’s collection. This policy change applies immediately to all House-owned or operated facilities.
Abraham J. Hamadeh (R) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · Senate Feb 5, 2025

S 403: Rural Health Focus Act

The Rural Health Focus Act (S 403) creates a new Office of Rural Health within the CDC, headed by a director appointed by the CDC Director. This office will directly serve rural communities by coordinating CDC research on rural health challenges, developing policies to improve care (including telehealth), and awarding grants to support rural health initiatives. Key mechanisms include acting as the CDC’s main contact for rural health issues, identifying healthcare disparities in rural areas, and collaborating with other federal health offices to avoid duplication. The bill aims to address specific health access and outcomes gaps faced by people living in rural populations through targeted federal coordination and support.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates CDC Office to coordinate rural health research, develop policies (including telehealth), and award grants to improve rural care access and address disparities.95% confidence
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · Senate Feb 5, 2025

S 405: Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act

S 405, the "Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act," establishes new definitions for biological sex and prohibits males from participating in female-designated amateur sports competitions. The bill defines "female" as someone with a reproductive system producing eggs and "male" as someone with a system producing sperm, explicitly stating "sex" means biological sex. It amends federal law to add a requirement that prohibits individuals designated male at birth from competing in events "designated for females, women, or girls." This policy directly affects amateur sports organizations and competitions with gender-specific categories under federal oversight.
Tommy Tuberville (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · Senate Feb 5, 2025

S 425: Enhancing Energy Recovery Act

This bill amends the federal tax credit for carbon capture (Section 45Q) to expand eligibility for companies capturing carbon dioxide. It adds new qualifying uses for the credit, including using captured carbon as a "tertiary injectant" in oil/gas extraction projects and certain other storage methods. The credit amount is set at $17 per metric ton for 2025-2026, then adjusted annually for inflation after 2026. The changes apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2024, directly affecting businesses engaged in carbon capture and storage.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyExpands tax credits for carbon capture in oil/gas extraction, favoring fossil fuels over renewable energy development95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands tax credits for carbon capture (Section 45Q), promoting CO2 capture to reduce emissions. Despite use in oil extraction, the bill directly incentivizes emissions reduction technology.85% confidence
John Barrasso (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · Senate Feb 5, 2025

S 347: Brownfields Reauthorization Act of 2025

The Brownfields Reauthorization Act of 2025 reauthorizes and updates the federal program for cleaning up contaminated properties (brownfields), directly affecting small communities, disadvantaged areas, and Alaska Native tribes. Key provisions include increasing grant funding to $1 million per site (up from $500,000), requiring applicants to demonstrate community engagement plans, and extending the program through 2030 with annual funding increases for state programs (from $50 million to $75 million by 2030). The bill also mandates an EPA report to simplify applications and expands eligibility for Alaska Native Regional/Village Corporations to access funding. These changes aim to make cleanup grants more accessible while ensuring community involvement in revitalization projects.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases federal grant funding for brownfields cleanup from $500K to $1M per site and extends program through 2030 with increased state funding, directly advancing fiscal support for environmental remediation programs.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncreases funding for brownfields cleanup, directly reducing pollution and supporting environmental remediation in communities and tribes through expanded program resources.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases funding for brownfields cleanup, which enables redevelopment of contaminated properties into affordable housing and strengthens community development in disadvantaged areas.75% confidence
Shelley Moore Capito (R) · 1 co-sponsor
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