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in committee · Wyoming · Senate Jun 12, 2024

SJRES 96: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance".

Senate Joint Resolution 96 seeks to block a Department of Education rule that prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded schools (e.g., colleges, K-12 programs receiving federal aid). If approved, it would invalidate the rule published April 29, 2024 (89 Fed. Reg. 33474), preventing it from taking effect under a congressional disapproval process. This would maintain existing nondiscrimination standards for education programs instead of implementing the new rule. The resolution directly affects all schools and programs receiving federal education funding.
Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill blocks a Department of Education rule prohibiting sex-based discrimination in federally funded schools, opposing stronger nondiscrimination protections and maintaining weaker existing standards.95% confidence
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) · 40 co-sponsors
in committee · Wyoming · Senate Jun 12, 2024

S 4516: Dismantle DEI Act of 2024

The Dismantle DEI Act of 2024 would eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across federal agencies by rescinding related executive orders, closing DEI offices, and prohibiting federal funding for DEI training and activities. The bill defines "prohibited diversity, equity, or inclusion practice" to include training that asserts certain racial or ethnic groups are inherently superior or inferior, and bans federal funds from being used for such programs. It would apply to federal offices, training, contracting, grants, advisory committees, and education programs, with enforcement through private lawsuits and penalties of $1,000 per violation per day. The bill specifically exempts Equal Employment Opportunity offices and offices enforcing the Americans with Disabilities Act from these restrictions.
Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationProhibits federal funding for DEI programs in education, restricting curriculum diversity initiatives and defunding related activities per bill's definition of 'prohibited' practices.85% confidence
J.D. Vance (R) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Wyoming · Senate Jun 12, 2024

S 4521: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Accountability Act of 2024

This bill (S 4521) changes how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is funded by requiring it to seek annual appropriations through Congress, rather than receiving automatic funding from the Federal Reserve's budget. It also modifies civil penalty handling: if the CFPB collects fines and pays victims, any leftover funds must be transferred to the U.S. Treasury's general fund. These changes directly affect the CFPB's budget process and financial management, shifting oversight to Congress. The provisions take effect October 1, 2025.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRequires annual CFPB appropriations and redirects leftover fines to Treasury, restricting agency budget autonomy and limiting discretionary funds.85% confidence
Bill Hagerty (R) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Wyoming · Senate Jun 12, 2024

S 4524: Conscience Protection Act of 2024

This bill prohibits federal and state entities from penalizing health care organizations or providers who decline to participate in abortion services, referrals, coverage, or facilitation. It creates a private right of action, allowing affected individuals or entities to sue for violations in federal court and seek remedies like injunctions or damages. The law covers hospitals, insurers, pharmacies, clinics, and other health care entities, ensuring they can maintain conscience-based objections without losing federal funding or facing retaliation. Enforcement would be handled by the Office for Civil Rights, which must investigate complaints and refer cases to the Justice Department when needed.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts access to abortion services by allowing healthcare entities to refuse participation, limiting patient access to reproductive healthcare within the broader healthcare topic.95% confidence
James Lankford (R) · 20 co-sponsors
in committee · Wyoming · Senate Jun 12, 2024

S 4456: A bill to amend the Granger-Thye Act to modify the maximum term for certain special use permits for housing.

This bill amends the Granger-Thye Act to change the maximum duration for certain housing permits on National Forest Service land. It increases the standard maximum permit term from 30 years to 30 years (unchanged for most permits), but extends the maximum term to 100 years specifically for housing permits located west of the 100th meridian in the contiguous 48 states. The change applies only to permits for housing uses, not other special uses. This directly affects individuals or entities seeking long-term housing permits on Forest Service land in the designated western region.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill extends housing permit terms to 100 years (vs. 30) for housing on National Forest land west of 100th meridian, directly facilitating long-term housing development.90% confidence
John Barrasso (R)
in committee · Wyoming · Senate Jun 12, 2024

S 3322: Ranching Without Red Tape Act of 2023

S 3322, the Ranching Without Red Tape Act of 2023, simplifies processes for ranchers holding federal grazing permits on U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands. It allows permittees to make minor improvements like repairing fences, wells, or water pipelines without lengthy approvals by requiring only 30 days' notice to local managers, with automatic approval if no response is received within that timeframe. The bill also directs the Secretaries of Agriculture (for USFS) and Interior (for BLM) to expedite such projects they approve, using existing administrative tools. This directly affects ranchers managing livestock on federal grazing lands by reducing bureaucratic delays for routine maintenance.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill streamlines ranching permits by removing approval requirements, reducing environmental review oversight for land improvements.85% confidence
John Barrasso (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Wyoming · Senate Jun 11, 2024

S 4507: Recalculating Electric Vehicle Efficiency for Accuracy and Legitimacy Act of 2024

This bill changes how the U.S. calculates electric vehicle (EV) fuel efficiency for regulatory purposes. It requires the Secretary of Energy to annually review and update "equivalent petroleum-based fuel economy values" for EVs based on factors like battery degradation, grid efficiency, critical mineral usage, and real-world driving patterns (e.g., weather impact and charging habits). These updated values must then be used by the EPA when setting average fuel economy standards for all vehicles, directly affecting EV manufacturers and the federal fuel efficiency program. The changes aim to create more accurate comparisons between EVs and gasoline vehicles for regulatory consistency.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill refines EV efficiency metrics to include real-world factors, enabling EPA to set more accurate fuel standards that promote EV adoption and reduce fossil fuel dependence in transportation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill refines EV efficiency metrics for accurate EPA standards, promoting cleaner vehicle regulations and aligning with environmental protection goals through precise emissions measurement.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill updates EV efficiency metrics for regulatory accuracy, promoting sustainable transportation through improved EPA fuel economy standards for EVs.95% confidence
John Barrasso (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Wyoming · House Jun 11, 2024

HR 8693: No American Land for Communist China Act

HR 8693, the "No American Land for Communist China Act," prohibits U.S. citizens or entities from purchasing real estate adjacent to specific federal lands if owned by the Chinese government or businesses with 25%+ Chinese government ownership. It directly affects Chinese government entities and Chinese-owned businesses operating in the U.S., restricting their ability to buy land near protected federal areas. The bill requires the President to take necessary actions to block such purchases, covering lands managed by Interior, Defense, Agriculture (Forest Service), or designated Indian country. This is a policy restriction, not a funding measure, targeting land transactions near sensitive federal properties.
Dan Newhouse (R) · 50 co-sponsors
in committee · Wyoming · House Jun 6, 2024

HR 8202: Justice for Vaccine Injured Veterans Act of 2024

This bill creates a presumption that certain health conditions (myocarditis, pericarditis, thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome, Guillain-Barré Syndrome, and other diseases later determined by the VA) are connected to military service for veterans who received a COVID-19 vaccine under mandatory orders between August 24, 2021, and January 10, 2023. It directly affects veterans who developed these conditions after being required to get the vaccine during that period, streamlining their path to VA disability compensation by removing the need to prove a direct link to service. The bill requires the VA to report monthly on claim statuses and outcomes for four years, including approval rates and pending cases. This changes how the VA processes claims for these specific conditions, treating them as service-connected by default for affected veterans.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates presumption for VA benefits for vaccine-injured veterans, improving access to healthcare coverage for specific conditions linked to mandatory vaccination.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates presumption linking vaccine-related conditions to service, streamlining VA benefits access for affected veterans without requiring individual proof.95% confidence
Warren Davidson (R) · 26 co-sponsors
in committee · Wyoming · Senate Jun 5, 2024

SJRES 92: A joint resolution 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 joint resolution (SJRES 92) seeks to block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that established new greenhouse gas emission standards for fossil fuel power plants and repealed an earlier rule. It targets the EPA's specific rule (published May 9, 2024), which set performance standards for new/modified plants, emission guidelines for existing plants, and removed the Affordable Clean Energy Rule. The resolution uses a procedural mechanism under the Congressional Review Act to disapprove the rule, meaning it would prevent the EPA rule from taking effect. If passed, the rule would have no legal force, directly affecting how power plants regulate emissions under federal law.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill blocks EPA rule establishing stricter greenhouse gas standards for fossil fuel power plants, weakening emissions regulations and opposing clean energy advancement.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill seeks to block EPA rule establishing greenhouse gas emission standards for fossil fuel plants, repealing stricter regulations. Directly weakens environmental protections by removing emission requirements.95% confidence
Shelley Moore Capito (R) · 45 co-sponsors
in committee · Wyoming · Senate Jun 5, 2024

SJRES 93: A joint resolution 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".

This joint resolution (SJRES 93) seeks to block a specific rule proposed by the Department of Commerce. It targets the rule titled "Revision of Firearms License Requirements" (published April 30, 2024, in the Federal Register), which would have changed requirements for firearms licenses. If passed, the resolution would prevent this rule from taking effect by invoking a congressional disapproval process under Title 5, U.S. Code. The resolution directly affects the implementation of the Commerce Department's proposed firearms licensing changes, not the licensing requirements themselves.
Bill Hagerty (R) · 35 co-sponsors
in committee · Wyoming · Senate Jun 5, 2024

SJRES 94: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the proposed rule submitted by the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to the Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule.

This bill (SJRES 94) seeks to block a proposed rule from the Department of Health and Human Services that would have changed regulations for the Unaccompanied Children Program. The rule, published in the Federal Register on April 30, 2024, aimed to update how unaccompanied alien children are placed, cared for, and provided services. If approved, this resolution would prevent the rule from taking effect, keeping existing regulations in place. It directly affects the federal program that handles minors entering the U.S. without parents or guardians. The bill does not change the program's operations but stops the proposed regulatory changes.
Chuck Grassley (R) · 46 co-sponsors
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