West Virginia Congressional Bills

in committee · West Virginia · Senate Jul 25, 2024

S 4770: Countering Hate Against Israel by Federal Contractors Act

S 4770 prohibits federal agencies from entering contracts with companies that boycott Israel after January 1, 2024. It requires companies bidding on contracts over $100,000 for services or information technology to certify they are not boycotting Israel, and mandates that contracts include a prohibition on boycotts during their term. If a company violates this, agencies must notify them within 30 days and terminate the contract 30 days later unless the boycott ends. This directly affects businesses with federal contracts exceeding $100,000 for services or IT, with no impact on individual contractors or smaller contracts.

in committee · West Virginia · House Jul 25, 2024

HR 9140: To direct the Secretary of the Interior to issue a report regarding the effects of mine subsidence.

HR 9140 requires the Secretary of the Interior to issue a report within 180 days of enactment about how mine subsidence affects communities. The report must detail economic and welfare impacts on communities and describe current Department efforts to minimize subsidence risks. This procedural bill mandates a review of existing conditions but does not change laws or create new requirements. It directly affects communities near active or abandoned mines experiencing land sinking from underground mining.

in committee · West Virginia · Senate Jul 24, 2024

SCONRES 38: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that Operation Legend was successful in reducing and combating violent crime in the largest cities of the United States and that a future presidential administration committed to enforcing and maintaining law and order should consider implementing a similar policy.

This concurrent resolution expresses Congress's view that Operation Legend (a 2020 federal-local law enforcement initiative) successfully reduced violent crime in cities like Chicago, Kansas City, and Memphis. It cites claims of over 6,000 arrests, 2,600+ seized firearms, and a 6-month deployment of federal agents to 10 major cities during the 2020 crime surge. The resolution recommends future presidential administrations adopt similar policies, including deploying federal agents to high-crime cities and providing grant funding for local law enforcement to hire officers, impose stricter sentences for repeat offenders, and use bail reforms to keep dangerous individuals from re-entering communities. It does not create new law but urges consideration of this approach amid ongoing crime spikes in cities like Kansas City (185 homicides in 2023) and Chicago (11.5% violent crime rise).

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · West Virginia · Senate Jul 24, 2024

S 4760: Restoring Civility on Campus Act of 2024

The Restoring Civility on Campus Act of 2024 requires the Department of Education to accelerate investigations of discrimination complaints on college campuses related to antisemitism or Islamophobia (violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act). It mandates that the Office for Civil Rights send investigators to affected campuses within 30 days of a complaint and publish detailed public reports every 30 days on findings, criminal actions, and disciplinary outcomes. The bill also imposes a $1 million fine per violation for colleges failing to properly report bias-related crimes under the Clery Act, with audits focusing on incidents after October 7, 2023. These requirements apply to all colleges participating in federal student aid programs and expire two years after the bill’s enactment.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · West Virginia · House Jul 23, 2024

HRES 1378: Providing the sense of the House of Representatives that the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump was an abhorrent act of cowardice that must be universally condemned and that the only appropriate place for the Nation to settle political disputes is at the ballot box on election day.

HRES 1378 is a symbolic resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives expressing the chamber's stance on the July 13, 2024, attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. It condemns the attack as an "abhorrent act of cowardice" that must be universally rejected and asserts that political disputes should only be resolved through elections, not violence. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any specific group; it is a non-binding statement intended to promote civility in political discourse. It was introduced by Republican members of Congress and passed without amendment.

Andrew Ogles (R) · 21 co-sponsors

in committee · West Virginia · House Jul 23, 2024

HR 9109: IRS Overreach Prevention Act

HR 9109, the IRS Overreach Prevention Act, prohibits the IRS from continuing its Direct File program or developing any successor program that offers free, public electronic tax filing. This bill directly affects taxpayers who might have used the free service, as it prevents the IRS from providing this specific option. The key provision explicitly bans the Secretary of the Treasury from maintaining or creating any free, public electronic return-filing service. The bill does not change tax laws or filing requirements but restricts the IRS’s ability to offer this particular service. It is a procedural measure focused solely on prohibiting the specific program described in the bill text.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Technology

Adrian Smith (R) · 18 co-sponsors

in committee · West Virginia · House Jul 22, 2024

HRES 1369: Remembering the life of Corey Comperatore who passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

This is a commemorative resolution (HRES 1369) honoring Corey Comperatore, a volunteer firefighter, U.S. Army Reserves veteran, and community leader from Sarver, Pennsylvania, who died on July 13, 2024. The resolution formally mourns his passing and celebrates his life, noting he left behind his wife, Helen, and two daughters, Allyson and Kaylee. It recognizes his service to the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Department, his military service, and his role as a devoted member of Cabot Methodist Church. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on legislation or constituents beyond this formal acknowledgment.

Mike Kelly (R) · 84 co-sponsors

in committee · West Virginia · House Jul 22, 2024

HR 9086: To require the Secretary of Defense to develop a strategy to increase membership in the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement, and for other purposes.

HR 9086 requires the Secretary of Defense, working with the Secretary of State, to create a report within 180 days of enactment detailing a strategy to increase membership in the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (CSIPA). The report must cover CSIPA's benefits following Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, reasons Middle Eastern allies hesitate to join, long-term advantages of broader membership, and how to adapt CSIPA's framework for wider security, commerce, and technology cooperation. It also mandates a follow-up strategy for engaging Middle Eastern allies and an implementation plan within 60 days of that strategy. The bill directly affects the Department of Defense and State Department, targeting efforts to expand CSIPA membership among regional security partners.

in committee · West Virginia · House Jul 18, 2024

HJRES 148: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to "Clean Vehicle Credits Under Sections 25E and 30D; Transfer of Credits; Critical Minerals and Battery Components; Foreign Entities of Concern".

HJRES 148 is a joint resolution seeking to block a Treasury Department rule that would have modified clean vehicle tax credits. The rule, published in the Federal Register on May 6, 2024, aimed to restrict credits for vehicles using critical minerals or battery components sourced from "Foreign Entities of Concern" and to limit credit transfers. This resolution would nullify that rule, preventing it from taking effect and preserving the existing structure of the clean vehicle credit program under Sections 25E and 30D of the tax code. It directly affects electric vehicle buyers, manufacturers, and dealers participating in the federal tax credit program.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

in committee · West Virginia · House Jul 18, 2024

HR 9069: Renewing Investment in American Workers and Supply Chains Act

This bill modifies U.S. tax depreciation rules for commercial and rental real estate. It changes the standard depreciation period for nonresidential real property (like offices) and residential rental property (like apartment buildings) to 20 years, removing bonus depreciation for these assets. It also creates a "neutral cost recovery" system that adjusts annual tax deductions based on GDP inflation data to maintain consistent tax treatment over time. These changes apply to property placed in service after the bill’s enactment date, affecting commercial property owners and rental investors through revised tax calculations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · West Virginia · House Jul 11, 2024

HJRES 164: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Revision of Firearms License Requirements".

HJRES 164 is a congressional resolution seeking to block a rule issued by the Department of Commerce regarding firearms license requirements. It directly targets the rule published in the Federal Register (89 Fed. Reg. 34680), which would have revised licensing procedures for firearms dealers. If passed, the resolution would prevent this rule from taking effect by invoking the congressional disapproval process under federal law. The bill does not create new regulations but aims to halt an existing rule affecting gun license applicants and dealers.

Mark E. Green (R) · 110 co-sponsors

in committee · West Virginia · House Jul 11, 2024

HRES 1358: Calling for accountability for grave violations of internationally recognized human rights in Cuba and malign activities against the United States and democratic countries in the Western Hemisphere committed by the Communist regime in Cuba.

HRES 1358 is a resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives calling for accountability for Cuba's violations of internationally recognized human rights and its support for activities harming U.S. interests and democratic nations. It urges the U.S. government to maintain sanctions on Cuba until a democratic transition begins, seek Cuba's expulsion from the UN Human Rights Council, and retain Cuba on the State Sponsors of Terrorism list. The resolution also requires the State Department to submit biannual reports to Congress on efforts to promote democracy in Cuba and calls for action against the trafficking of Cuban medical personnel abroad. This resolution expresses congressional policy but does not create binding law.

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