Wyoming Congressional Bills

passed · Wyoming · Senate Feb 12, 2024

SRES 553: A resolution honoring the life of Jean A. Carnahan, former Senator for the State of Missouri.

SRES 553 is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring Jean A. Carnahan, who served as Missouri’s first female U.S. Senator from 2001 to 2002 after her husband’s passing. The resolution expresses the Senate’s sorrow over her death, recognizes her service as First Lady of Missouri and U.S. Senator, and her advocacy for families and veterans. It directs the Senate Secretary to share the resolution with the House and Carnahan’s family, with no substantive policy changes or affected parties. This is a standard commemorative measure with no legislative impact.

Josh Hawley (R) · 99 co-sponsors

in committee · Wyoming · House Feb 12, 2024

HR 7273: UNPLUG EVs Act

HR 7273 cancels unspent funds from two federal programs supporting electric vehicle charging infrastructure. It rescinds unused balances from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) and another highway grant program, redirecting them to the U.S. Treasury for deficit reduction. This bill does not affect current grants or future funding for EV projects; it only redirects unobligated money already allocated but not yet spent. The policy change is purely financial, with no new requirements or impacts on states, businesses, or consumers.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✗ Energy ✗ Environment ✗ Technology ✗ Transportation

in committee · Wyoming · House Feb 8, 2024

HJRES 114: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure".

HJRES 114 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) rule that would have required tracking greenhouse gas emissions as part of assessing performance for the National Highway System. The rule, published in the Federal Register in December 2023, aimed to establish specific metrics for evaluating highway system performance, including emissions data. If approved, this resolution would nullify the rule, preventing the FHWA from implementing the emissions tracking requirement. This action directly affects how the FHWA measures highway system performance, specifically regarding environmental metrics.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment ✗ Transportation

passed · Wyoming · Senate Feb 8, 2024

SRES 549: A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 17 through February 24, 2024, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 10th anniversary of the "Give the Gift of Blue" program, which has donated more than 17,000 of the iconic FFA blue jackets to FFA members in need.

This resolution supports the designation of February 17-February 24, 2024, as National FFA Week. It also (1) recognizes the important role of the National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America) in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world; and (2) celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Give the Gift of Blue program, which has donated more than 17,000 FFA blue jackets to FFA members in need.

Todd Young (R) · 55 co-sponsors

passed · Wyoming · Senate Feb 8, 2024

SRES 550: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".

SRES 550 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating February 2024 as "Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month" to recognize the value of CTE programs. It does not create new laws or funding but formally supports CTE's role in preparing students for high-demand careers through secondary and postsecondary training. The resolution encourages educators and parents to promote CTE as a respected educational pathway, aligning with the Senate's recognition of CTE's importance for workforce development and economic competitiveness. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect but expresses bipartisan support for CTE initiatives.

Topics ✓ Education

Tim Kaine (D) · 59 co-sponsors

passed · Wyoming · House Feb 8, 2024

HR 3415: Pilot Butte Power Plant Conveyance Act

HR 3415, the Pilot Butte Power Plant Conveyance Act, requires the U.S. Secretary of the Interior to negotiate with Wyoming's Midvale Irrigation District to transfer ownership of the Pilot Butte Power Plant from the federal government to the District. The District would assume all responsibility for operating, maintaining, and replacing the plant, while the federal government would no longer be liable for damages related to the plant after the transfer. The bill mandates that both parties share costs equally for administrative work, real estate transactions, and environmental compliance required for the transfer. This transfer would remove the plant from federal reclamation project status and shift operational control to the local irrigation district.

passed · Wyoming · Senate Feb 6, 2024

SRES 544: A resolution designating the week beginning February 5, 2024, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".

SRES 544 designates the week beginning February 5, 2024, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week." The resolution recognizes Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) for serving over 230 federally recognized tribes, preserving indigenous languages and cultural traditions, and providing accessible education in economically isolated areas. It calls on the public and organizations to observe the week with activities supporting TCUs, which offer open-enrollment higher education to American Indian, Alaska Native, and other students. This is a symbolic recognition resolution with no direct policy or funding changes.

Jon Tester (D) · 24 co-sponsors

in committee · Wyoming · House Feb 6, 2024

HRES 1001: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that former President Donald J. Trump did not engage in insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or give aid or comfort to the enemies thereof.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that former President Trump did not engage in insurrection or rebellion against, nor give aid or comfort to the enemies of, the United States.

Matt Gaetz (R) · 71 co-sponsors

in committee · Wyoming · House Feb 6, 2024

HR 7255: GRANT Act

HR 7255, the GRANT Act, requires federal agencies that award discretionary or competitive grants to post specific information on their websites within one year of enactment. Agencies must provide clear details about each grant, including application deadlines, required documents, contact information, and technical assistance resources like webinars. The bill also mandates annual reports to Congress on grant recipients, values, and numbers, with agencies able to request a six-month extension for compliance if unforeseen issues arise. This law directly affects federal agencies managing grant programs and aims to improve transparency and accessibility for applicants seeking federal funding.

in committee · Wyoming · House Feb 2, 2024

HJRES 111: Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces".

This resolution disapproves a Department of Energy rule that would have set new energy efficiency standards for consumer furnaces. The rule, published in the Federal Register (88 Fed. Reg. 87502), aimed to require furnace manufacturers to produce models meeting higher energy conservation levels. If enacted, this resolution would cancel the rule, preventing it from taking effect. As a result, current energy efficiency standards for furnaces would remain unchanged, and manufacturers would not face the new requirements.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

in committee · Wyoming · House Feb 2, 2024

HJRES 107: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Prevention and Elimination of Digital Discrimination".

HJRES 107 is a congressional resolution seeking to block a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rule published on January 22, 2024 (89 Fed. Reg. 4128). The resolution aims to disapprove the FCC's rule implementing digital discrimination protections under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which would have required internet providers to prevent discriminatory practices. If passed, this resolution would nullify the FCC rule, preventing it from taking effect under the Congressional Review Act (Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code). The bill directly affects the FCC's regulatory authority over digital discrimination enforcement in broadband services.

Topics ✗ Technology

Andrew S. Clyde (R) · 74 co-sponsors

in committee · Wyoming · House Feb 2, 2024

HR 7101: FTC REDO Act

HR 7101, the FTC REDO Act, rescinds the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) January 2024 rule targeting auto retail scams and prohibits the FTC from finalizing future auto retail rules without meeting specific requirements. Before proposing new rules, the FTC must conduct a quantitative study on deceptive practices, consumer testing on new mandates, and an economic analysis of costs/benefits - each subject to 30 days of public comment and independent peer review. These studies must demonstrate evidence of unfair practices, show new rules enhance consumer protection without unduly burdening businesses, and compare the proposed rule to less burdensome alternatives. The bill directly affects the FTC's rulemaking process for auto retail, impacting how regulations on dealerships, disclosures, and consumer protections are developed.

Kelly Armstrong (R) · 18 co-sponsors

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