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in committee · West Virginia · Senate Sep 25, 2024

S 5270: HIDTA Enhancement Act

This bill amends the HIDTA program to strengthen efforts against fentanyl trafficking. It requires new annual reports detailing HIDTA-funded fentanyl seizures, trafficking patterns, and law enforcement data, directly affecting HIDTA programs and regional law enforcement. Key provisions include increasing annual funding to $333 million (2025-2030), adjusting prior funding levels, and directing the Attorney General to make prosecutorial resources available for fentanyl-related cases through temporary reassignment of U.S. attorneys. The law focuses on enhancing fentanyl prevention, seizure, and interdiction activities through data reporting, funding, and targeted prosecution resources.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill increases HIDTA funding to $333M for fentanyl trafficking enforcement, strengthening law enforcement efforts within criminal justice framework.95% confidence
Mark Kelly (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · Senate Sep 25, 2024

S 5283: Robert M. Gates Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill authorizes Congress to award Robert M. Gates, former Director of Central Intelligence and Secretary of Defense, a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of his 27 years of public service to the United States. The medal, designed by the Treasury Secretary, honors his roles in ending the Cold War, leading military transitions in Iraq/Afghanistan, and supporting veterans' welfare. Duplicate bronze medals may be sold to the public to cover production costs. The bill is purely ceremonial, with no policy changes or direct effects beyond honoring Gates' career.
Jerry Moran (R) · 23 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · Senate Sep 25, 2024

S 3891: Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024

The Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024 reauthorizes and updates federal economic development programs to support distressed communities across the United States. The bill provides grants for public works, economic development, workforce training, and critical supply chain site development, with specific programs for coal communities experiencing economic dislocation and nuclear host communities. It establishes new offices for Tribal economic development and disaster recovery, updates eligibility criteria to better target assistance to areas with high unemployment or low income, and authorizes funding up to $270 million annually for public works grants through 2029. The bill also includes provisions to improve coordination between the Economic Development Administration and regional commissions, and requires annual reports to Congress on program effectiveness.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds workforce training programs for distressed communities, directly advancing employment skills development and aligning with labor/employment support indicators.90% confidence
Thomas R. Carper (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Sep 25, 2024

HR 9835: Sexual Abuse Services in Detention Act

HR 9835, the Sexual Abuse Services in Detention Act, authorizes federal funding to provide emotional support services for individuals who have experienced sexual abuse while in detention. It creates three key mechanisms: (1) $10 million annually for grants to nonprofit providers collaborating with correctional facilities to deliver crisis counseling, safety planning, and resources; (2) $5 million annually for training grants to help correctional staff understand and support survivors; and (3) a $2 million annual national resource center to share best practices and training materials. The bill directly affects incarcerated survivors of sexual abuse and the facilities holding them, requiring services to be provided by specialized nonprofits with correctional experience. Funding is authorized for fiscal years 2024-2029, supplementing existing programs without replacing them.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $15M annually (10M+5M) in federal funding for emotional support services and staff training in detention facilities, increasing government spending on public services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds emotional support services for sexual abuse survivors in detention, advancing correctional reform and victim protection within criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $15M annually for mental health services, crisis counseling, and staff training for sexual abuse survivors in detention, directly supporting healthcare access.90% confidence
Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Sep 25, 2024

HR 9842: RCORP Authorization Act

The RCORP Authorization Act (HR 9842) authorizes $165 million annually from 2024 to 2028 to fund the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program. It provides federal grants to states, tribes, rural health offices, and other eligible entities to expand opioid prevention, treatment, and recovery services in rural communities. Funds can be used for planning, evidence-based service delivery, technical assistance, and addressing emerging public health issues, but cannot purchase or improve real property. This program directly supports rural areas facing substance use disorders by strengthening local health services through targeted federal funding.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes $165M annually for opioid prevention/treatment services in rural areas, expanding access to critical healthcare programs.95% confidence
Carol D. Miller (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Sep 24, 2024

HRES 1493: Strongly condemning Vice President Kamala Harris for championing policies that would exacerbate the national debt and reduce energy independence.

HRES 1493 is a symbolic congressional resolution condemning Vice President Kamala Harris for her past support of climate policies as a senator. It specifically references her 2019 cosponsorship of the Green New Deal resolution and her 2020 climate plan proposals, which the resolution claims would increase national debt and harm energy independence. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies - it only expresses disapproval of these historical positions. It has no legal effect or direct impact on current legislation or constituents.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill explicitly condemns VP Harris's support for Green New Deal climate policies, framing them as harming energy independence and increasing debt, directly opposing renewable energy advancement.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill condemns VP Harris's climate policy support (Green New Deal), framing it as harmful to energy independence/debt, opposing environmental protection efforts.95% confidence
Jodey C. Arrington (R) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Sep 23, 2024

HCONRES 129: Supporting the designation of the week of September 22 through September 28, 2024, as "National Fall Prevention Awareness Week" to raise awareness about, and encourage the prevention of, falls among older adults.

HCONRES 129 designates the week of September 22-28, 2024, as "National Fall Prevention Awareness Week" to raise public awareness about falls among older adults. The resolution cites CDC data showing falls cause approximately 14 million incidents, 3 million emergency visits, and $80 billion in annual medical costs for adults aged 65+. It supports existing evidence-based prevention strategies - such as balance exercises, home safety modifications, and medication management - without creating new legal requirements or funding. The bill focuses on awareness and collaboration among government agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations to reduce fall risks.
Lois Frankel (D) · 31 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Sep 19, 2024

HJRES 144: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice, relating to "Definition of 'Engaged in the Business' as a Dealer in Firearms".

HJRES 144 is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting a specific rule issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) on April 19, 2024. The resolution seeks to block the ATF's rule that redefined the term "engaged in the business" for firearm dealers, which would have affected how federal licensing requirements apply to certain sellers. If enacted, this resolution would nullify the rule, preventing it from taking effect under procedures in Title 5 of the U.S. Code. The bill directly impacts firearm dealers operating under the current regulatory framework and the ATF's enforcement authority.
Andrew S. Clyde (R) · 130 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · Senate Sep 19, 2024

S 5131: STRATEGIC Act of 2024

The STRATEGIC Act of 2024 establishes a comprehensive framework to counter the People's Republic of China's influence through expanded regulations, sanctions, and oversight measures. The bill directly affects U.S. institutions by prohibiting gifts and contracts from certain Chinese entities, requiring think tanks to disclose foreign funding, and restricting visa issuance for senior Chinese officials. Key mechanisms include amendments to the Foreign Agents Registration Act to strengthen enforcement, creation of new funds to counter Chinese influence, and requirements for reporting on climate cooperation and military installations. The legislation also establishes new oversight for science and technology agreements with China, creates a special envoy office for critical technologies, and implements sanctions against entities involved in South China Sea activities and intellectual property theft.
James E. Risch (R) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Sep 19, 2024

HR 6319: 911 SAVES Act of 2024

HR 6319 (the 911 SAVES Act of 2023) requires the Office of Management and Budget to reclassify public safety telecommunicators as "Protective Service Occupations" within 30 days of enactment. This change corrects their current misclassification in the federal Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system, which is used for statistical data on jobs. The bill directly affects how these professionals - critical in emergency calls involving missing children, active threats, and officer safety - are officially categorized in government workforce data. It does not create new benefits or funding but aims to better recognize their lifesaving role through accurate federal job classification.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill reclassifies 911 telecommunicators as protective service occupations, enhancing recognition and support for critical public safety professionals involved in emergency responses and officer safety.75% confidence
Norma J. Torres (D) · 137 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Sep 18, 2024

HJRES 163: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule".

This bill (HJRES 163) is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule finalized on May 9, 2024. The EPA rule established new emissions standards for greenhouse gases from fossil fuel power plants (both new and existing) and repealed a previous rule called the Affordable Clean Energy Rule. The resolution would block this EPA rule from taking effect by invoking the Congressional Review Act (Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code). If passed, it would prevent the EPA rule from being enforced, directly affecting fossil fuel power plant operators and the EPA’s regulatory authority over emissions.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks EPA rule establishing greenhouse gas standards for fossil fuel plants, weakening emissions regulations that support clean energy transition95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks EPA rule establishing stricter greenhouse gas emissions standards for fossil fuel plants, effectively weakening environmental regulations by repealing stronger safeguards.95% confidence
Troy Balderson (R) · 164 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Sep 18, 2024

HJRES 117: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter".

H.J. Res. 117 is a joint resolution that would disapprove an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule concerning the reconsideration of National Ambient Air Quality Standards for particulate matter. The EPA rule, published on March 6, 2024, was part of the agency’s process to review these standards, which set limits for harmful air pollutants. This resolution invokes a congressional disapproval procedure under federal law to block the rule from taking effect. If enacted, the rule would have no force or effect, preserving the existing air quality standards for particulate matter.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks EPA rule to reconsider air quality standards, preventing potential strengthening of pollution limits for particulate matter.95% confidence
Rick W. Allen (R) · 86 co-sponsors
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