Wyoming Congressional Bills

in committee · Wyoming · 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.

in committee · Wyoming · House Sep 19, 2024

HR 9696: Federal Lands and Waters Leasing Transparency Act

This bill requires the federal government to explain to offshore oil and gas bidders why a lease sale bid may not achieve fair market value, including details about valuation methods used. It also prevents courts from delaying onshore lease issuance beyond 60 days unless a legal violation is proven, and limits court actions challenging offshore lease sales by prohibiting rulings that invalidate leases or delay related project approvals (like drilling permits). Instead, courts must send noncompliance issues back to the agency for correction while allowing ongoing project processing. The bill directly affects oil and gas companies bidding on federal leases, federal agencies managing lease sales, and courts handling related legal challenges.

Topics ✗ Energy

in committee · Wyoming · House Sep 19, 2024

HR 9675: Homeward Bound Act

HR 9675, the Homeward Bound Act, delays and revises federal rules governing dog imports for specific groups. It postpones the application of a 2024 HHS rule for 18 months, directly affecting military personnel stationed abroad, U.S. diplomats/consular staff, their families, and individuals with service animals seeking to import dogs from rabies-low-risk countries. The bill requires the HHS Secretary to revise regulations within 10 days to allow all-age dog imports at any U.S. port of entry from these countries and waive microchipping requirements for dogs born before the law's enactment. These changes aim to simplify import processes for covered individuals while maintaining rabies risk standards.

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · Wyoming · 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 ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

Troy Balderson (R) · 164 co-sponsors

in committee · Wyoming · House Sep 18, 2024

HJRES 139: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting".

H.J. Res. 139 is a congressional resolution seeking to disapprove a rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on May 10, 2024. The rule would have established minimum staffing requirements for long-term care facilities and required transparency in Medicaid payment reporting. If passed, this resolution would block the rule from taking effect, preventing these new staffing and reporting requirements from being implemented. The bill directly affects long-term care facilities and Medicaid programs by halting the enforcement of these specific standards.

Topics ✗ Healthcare ✗ Labor & Employment

in committee · Wyoming · House Sep 18, 2024

HJRES 133: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3".

HJRES 133 is a congressional resolution seeking to block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule titled "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3." This rule, published in the Federal Register on April 22, 2024, established new emissions requirements for large trucks and commercial vehicles. The resolution, if passed, would prevent the EPA rule from taking effect by formally disapproving it under standard congressional review procedures. The measure directly affects the EPA’s regulatory authority and vehicle manufacturers who would have been required to comply with the proposed standards.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment ✗ Transportation

Russ Fulcher (R) · 59 co-sponsors

in committee · Wyoming · 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 ✗ Environment

Rick W. Allen (R) · 86 co-sponsors

in committee · Wyoming · Senate Sep 18, 2024

S 5088: Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2024

S 5088 (Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2024) requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to submit a detailed report to Congress within 180 days of enactment. The report must document challenges faced by entrepreneurs with disabilities when starting or running a business, including an assessment of existing SBA resources, outreach efforts, and deficiencies in support. It specifically asks the SBA to describe how its offices, small business development centers, and women’s business centers engage with this group and recommend legislative changes if needed. The bill does not create new programs or funding but mandates a comprehensive review of current SBA support for entrepreneurs with disabilities.

in committee · Wyoming · Senate Sep 17, 2024

S 4686: Transparency in Student Lending Act

The Transparency in Student Lending Act (S 4686) requires colleges and student loan contractors to clearly explain the true cost of loans to borrowers before funds are disbursed. Specifically, it mandates written disclosure of the loan's Annual Percentage Rate (APR), which must factor in the loan amount, interest rate, standard term, fees, and how interest is capitalized. This disclosure must be provided in a format the borrower can keep, making loan terms more transparent. The bill directly affects all institutions participating in federal student loan programs under the Higher Education Act. It aims to help students understand total borrowing costs before taking out a loan.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Wyoming · House Sep 16, 2024

HR 705: Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act

HR 705, the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act, prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from automatically sending veterans' personal information to the national background check system solely because a fiduciary (like a guardian) manages their benefits. It specifically blocks the VA from sharing this data with the Justice Department without a court order finding the veteran a danger to themselves or others. This directly affects veterans who have a fiduciary appointed due to incapacity but are not deemed dangerous, preventing automatic barriers to firearm purchases based only on their fiduciary status. The bill amends 38 U.S.C. § 5501B to require judicial authorization before such data can be transmitted.

Topics ✓ Technology ✓ Veterans

Mike Bost (R) · 73 co-sponsors

in committee · Wyoming · House Sep 13, 2024

HR 9552: Flight Refund Fairness Act

The Flight Refund Fairness Act would require airlines to provide refunds for cancelled or significantly delayed flights. It adds a provision exempting small business ticket agents (such as small travel agencies) from this refund requirement. This means small travel agencies selling airline tickets would not have to follow the same refund rules as airlines or larger agencies. The bill's key mechanism is creating a small business exemption to reduce regulatory burden in the travel sector.

in committee · Wyoming · Senate Sep 12, 2024

S 5038: Stop CARB Act of 2024

This bill repeals key provisions of the Clean Air Act that allow California to set its own vehicle emission standards and grants other states the ability to adopt those standards. It directly affects California's authority to enforce its stricter emissions rules for vehicles and prevents other states from using California's standards as a federal baseline. The bill eliminates all existing federal waivers for California's standards and blocks future applications for such waivers, effectively ending the federal approval process for California's vehicle regulations. This would remove the legal basis for California's unique vehicle emission standards to apply nationwide.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment ✗ Transportation

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