Wyoming Congressional Bills

in committee · Wyoming · House May 23, 2024

HJRES 157: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat".

H.J. Res. 157 seeks to disapprove a rule issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) that would have updated how marine species are listed as endangered or threatened and critical habitats are designated under the Endangered Species Act. The rule, published in the Federal Register on April 5, 2024 (89 Fed. Reg. 24300), aimed to change implementation procedures for marine species protections. If enacted, this resolution would block the rule from taking effect, preserving current listing and habitat designation practices. This is a standard congressional disapproval process under Title 5 of the U.S. Code for challenging federal agency rules.

Topics ✗ Environment

in committee · Wyoming · House May 23, 2024

HJRES 159: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations Pertaining to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants".

HJRES 159 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rule that would have updated regulations for protecting endangered and threatened wildlife and plants. If enacted, it would block the rule from taking effect, meaning current regulations would remain in place without the proposed changes. The rule in question was published in the Federal Register on April 5, 2024 (89 Fed. Reg. 23919).

Topics ✗ Environment

in committee · Wyoming · House May 23, 2024

HJRES 158: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat".

HJRES 158 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rule published on April 5, 2024, that would have updated how endangered and threatened species are listed and critical habitats designated. If passed, this resolution would block the rule from taking effect under the Congressional Review Act, preventing changes to the agency’s regulatory approach for wildlife conservation. The rule directly affected the management of protections for at-risk species and their habitats by altering listing and habitat designation procedures. This disapproval action halts the proposed regulatory changes without altering existing conservation laws.

Topics ✗ Environment

in committee · Wyoming · Senate May 23, 2024

S 4405: Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act

S 4405, the Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act, repeals Section 136 of the Clean Air Act, which previously provided incentives for reducing methane emissions in the natural gas and petroleum industry. This bill directly affects natural gas and oil companies that participated in the methane emissions reduction program under the repealed section. The bill also rescinds any unobligated funds allocated for that program before its enactment. The legislation removes an existing federal incentive program without creating new taxes or regulations.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

in committee · Wyoming · Senate May 23, 2024

S 4434: Modernizing Retrospective Regulatory Review Act

This bill requires federal agencies to make their regulations available in machine-readable formats and use technology like AI to review existing rules. It mandates a report within 180 days on progress toward machine-readable regulations, followed by OMB guidance within 18 months on using technology to identify outdated, redundant, or problematic rules. Agencies must submit implementation plans within two years detailing how they will use this technology for retrospective reviews, including training staff. The law directly affects all federal agencies responsible for creating regulations, focusing on streamlining how they assess and update existing rules.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Wyoming · House May 23, 2024

HR 8545: Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2024

This bill amends the 2022 Camp Lejeune Justice Act to clarify and correct technical details. It updates eligibility requirements for claimants (requiring 30 days at Camp Lejeune and defining "latent harm" instead of "latent disease"), clarifies court jurisdiction for cases, and specifies attorney fee structures (20% pre-litigation, 25% post-litigation). The changes directly affect individuals who developed health issues due to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, streamlining their legal process under the existing 2022 law.

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · Wyoming · House May 23, 2024

HR 895: Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2023

HR 895, the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2023, expands federal law to better prosecute organized retail theft by amending sections 2314 and 2315 of Title 18. It clarifies that crimes involving stolen goods valued at $5,000 or more over 12 months - including retail theft - can be prosecuted under existing federal statutes, and broadens definitions to include goods taken via "any facility of interstate or foreign commerce." The bill also creates a new Organized Retail Crime Coordination Center within Homeland Security, requiring it to coordinate federal, state, and local law enforcement efforts, share threat information with retailers, and produce annual public reports on trends. This directly affects law enforcement agencies, retailers, and criminal justice systems by standardizing prosecution thresholds and enhancing interagency collaboration.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

Ken Buck (R) · 140 co-sponsors

in committee · Wyoming · House May 22, 2024

HJRES 151: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Supplemental Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category".

HJRES 151 is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that would have set new water pollution standards for steam electric power plants, including coal and nuclear facilities. The rule, published in the Federal Register on May 9, 2024, aimed to limit pollutants discharged into waterways from these power plants. If passed, this resolution would block the rule from taking effect under the Congressional Review Act. It directly affects steam electric power plants by preventing the implementation of these new environmental requirements.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

in committee · Wyoming · Senate May 22, 2024

S 4392: Build the Wall Act of 2024

This bill establishes the Southern Border Wall Construction Fund in the Treasury, using unobligated funds from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (originally allocated for pandemic relief). The Secretary of Homeland Security would direct these funds to build and maintain physical barriers along the southern U.S. border. It directly affects federal border construction efforts by redirecting existing, unused pandemic recovery money toward border barrier projects, without creating new taxes or spending.

Topics ✗ Immigration

in committee · Wyoming · Senate May 20, 2024

S 4368: IVF Protection Act

This bill requires states receiving federal Medicaid funds to not prohibit in vitro fertilization (IVF) services. It amends the Social Security Act to make it a condition of Medicaid funding that states and local governments cannot ban IVF, affecting Medicaid-covered fertility treatments. The law explicitly states no individual or organization must provide IVF services (Section 4) and allows states to enforce health/safety standards (Section 5). It directly impacts states administering Medicaid programs and ensures IVF remains accessible where states choose to cover such services.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Wyoming · Senate May 16, 2024

SJRES 86: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Interagency Cooperation".

This bill (SJRES 86) seeks congressional disapproval of a specific rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding endangered species protections. The rule, published April 5, 2024, aimed to update regulations for interagency cooperation on endangered and threatened wildlife conservation. The resolution would block this rule from taking effect by invoking a statutory process under Title 5 of the U.S. Code that allows Congress to reject federal agency regulations. If passed, the rule would have no legal force, maintaining existing regulatory standards instead of implementing the new provisions.

Topics ✗ Environment

in committee · Wyoming · Senate May 16, 2024

SJRES 88: 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 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Review of the Residual Risk and Technology Review".

This bill (SJRES 88) seeks congressional approval to block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that sets emissions standards for coal- and oil-fired power plants. Specifically, it aims to disapprove the EPA's rule on "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants" for these plants, which was published in the Federal Register on May 7, 2024. If passed, the rule would have no legal effect, preventing the EPA from enforcing these specific emissions limits on affected power plants. The bill directly affects the EPA's regulatory authority and the operations of coal- and oil-fired electricity generators.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

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