Wyoming Congressional Bills

in committee · Wyoming · Senate Mar 26, 2025

S 1153: No Dollars for Dictators Act of 2025

This bill prohibits the U.S. government from voting to allocate International Monetary Fund (IMF) funds (Special Drawing Rights) to member countries that: (1) committed genocide within the past decade, or (2) are designated as state sponsors of terrorism under specific U.S. laws (including those related to terrorism support and arms exports). It requires explicit congressional approval for any such allocation, blocking the President or U.S. agencies from authorizing these funds without Congress’s direct consent. The bill directly affects IMF member nations meeting these criteria, preventing U.S. financial support through IMF mechanisms. It creates a new requirement for congressional authorization, rather than changing existing terrorism or genocide designations.

in committee · Wyoming · Senate Mar 26, 2025

S 1158: Working Families Flexibility Act of 2025

The Working Families Flexibility Act of 2025 allows private sector employees to earn time off instead of cash for overtime hours, at a rate of 1.5 hours of time off for every hour of overtime worked. To qualify, employees must have worked at least 1,000 hours for their employer in the prior 12 months, and agreements for time off must be voluntary, in writing, and not tied to employment conditions. Employers must pay cash for unused time off by January 31 each year (or another agreed 12-month period), with a cap of 160 hours of accrued time. The bill excludes public employees, includes enforcement provisions for violations, and expires 5 years after enactment.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Wyoming · Senate Mar 25, 2025

S 1113: China Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2025

This bill requires the U.S. Treasury Department to conduct a study and issue a report within one year of enactment, assessing financial risks posed by China's financial sector to U.S. and global financial stability. The study must evaluate China's economic data transparency, describe current U.S. protective policies, and recommend additional actions for international cooperation. The report will be submitted to relevant congressional committees, published online, and may include a classified annex. It does not create new laws or impose direct requirements on individuals or entities; it solely mandates an analytical review by U.S. agencies.

in committee · Wyoming · Senate Mar 25, 2025

S 1124: Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act

This bill prohibits the Federal Reserve System from developing, testing, or issuing any central bank digital currency (CBDC) or similar digital assets. It bans the Federal Reserve from offering direct products/services to individuals, maintaining personal accounts, or issuing CBDCs either directly or through financial intermediaries. The bill also explicitly prevents the Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee from using digital assets for monetary policy. It includes an exception for physical U.S. currency, preserving its privacy protections, and states Congress believes the Fed lacks authority to issue CBDCs without constitutional amendment.

Topics ✗ Technology

in committee · Wyoming · Senate Mar 25, 2025

S 1130: Mining Schools Act of 2025

The Mining Schools Act of 2025 creates a Department of Energy grant program to fund mining education at eligible colleges and universities. It directly affects accredited mining engineering programs and specific public university departments in states with significant mining economies, aiming to recruit students and strengthen training in critical mineral extraction, environmental reclamation, and domestic supply chains. Grants - limited to 10 annually - must support curriculum focused on rare earth elements, recycling technologies, reducing environmental impacts, and meeting U.S. energy mineral needs. The program authorizes $10 million yearly for fiscal years 2026-2033, with oversight by a Mining Professional Development Advisory Board.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · Wyoming · House Mar 25, 2025

HR 2315: Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2025

Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2025 This bill eliminates the Optional Practical Training Program or any successor program, unless Congress expressly authorizes such a program. (The program provides an F-1 student visa holder temporary employment authorization before or after completion of the student's studies, or both.)

Topics ✗ Immigration ✗ Labor & Employment

Paul A. Gosar (R) · 39 co-sponsors

in committee · Wyoming · House Mar 20, 2025

HR 1452: Ending the Cycle of Dependency Act of 2025

This bill would change work requirements for food stamp benefits (SNAP) and establish new work requirements for Medicaid. For SNAP, it removes exemptions for people over 60 and adds exemptions for children under 6. For Medicaid, it requires adults to work 80 hours per month, do community service, or join a work program to maintain coverage, with exemptions for pregnant people, caregivers of young children, students, and others. States could stop Medicaid benefits for individuals who fail to meet this requirement for three consecutive months.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

in committee · Wyoming · Senate Mar 18, 2025

S 919: GENIUS Act of 2025

The GENIUS Act of 2025 establishes a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins in the United States, requiring that only permitted issuers (including bank subsidiaries and Federal-qualified nonbank entities) can issue them. These issuers must maintain reserves at a 1:1 ratio with specific assets like U.S. Treasury bills, cash, or deposits, undergo monthly audits, and publicly disclose reserve composition. The bill prohibits misleading claims that stablecoins are government-backed or insured, and requires compliance with anti-money laundering and sanctions laws. It also creates a path for state-level regulation of smaller issuers while ensuring consistent national standards.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Wyoming · Senate Mar 18, 2025

S 875: FIRM Act

Financial Integrity and Regulation Management Act or the FIRM Act This bill prohibits the consideration of reputational risk by federal banking agencies when regulating, examining, or supervising a depository institution or credit union. The bill defines reputational risk as the potential for negative publicity or public attention to decrease confidence in the institution, lead to litigation, reduce revenues, or result in other adverse impacts to the institution. Agencies must report on the implementation of this bill.

in committee · Wyoming · House Mar 18, 2025

HR 2187: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow the production tax credit and investment tax credit for offshore wind facilities placed in service in the inland navigable waters of the United States or the coastal waters of the United States.

HR 2187 amends U.S. tax law to disallow key federal tax credits for offshore wind facilities located in inland navigable waters or coastal waters of the United States. Specifically, it removes eligibility for the investment tax credit (Section 48), production tax credit (Section 45), and clean electricity production tax credit (Section 45Y) for projects in these water areas. The bill defines "disqualified offshore wind facilities" as those situated in the specified waters, preventing them from qualifying for these financial incentives. This change applies to energy produced and property placed in service after December 31, 2025, directly affecting developers planning offshore wind projects in U.S. coastal or inland waterways.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

in committee · Wyoming · Senate Mar 14, 2025

S 1072: Stop CARB Act of 2025

This bill repeals federal waivers that allow California to set its own vehicle and engine emission standards under the Clean Air Act. It directly affects California's Air Resources Board (CARB), prohibiting the state from adopting or enforcing standards for nonroad engines (like construction equipment, farm vehicles, and locomotives) or new motor vehicles. Key provisions include removing federal authorization for California's vehicle standards (Section 177) and invalidating all existing waivers for state emission rules. The bill would eliminate California's ability to enforce its own emission requirements for these categories, shifting authority entirely to federal standards.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment ✗ Transportation

in committee · Wyoming · Senate Mar 14, 2025

S 1074: Agricultural Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Mental Health Care Act of 2025

S 1074, the *Agricultural Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Mental Health Care Act of 2025*, mandates a study on mental health and substance use disorder care access for farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers. The Comptroller General will examine rural availability of specialized providers, barriers like cost or geography, and effective programs (such as telehealth or cultural training) to inform future policy. The study’s findings will be submitted to key congressional committees and federal agencies, including Agriculture and Health and Human Services, to guide potential improvements in care accessibility for agricultural communities. This procedural bill does not create new programs but focuses on gathering data to address existing gaps.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

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