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passed · Wyoming · House Dec 9, 2024

HR 7198: Prove It Act of 2024

This bill amends the Regulatory Flexibility Act to require federal agencies to more thoroughly assess how proposed regulations impact small businesses, including indirect costs on businesses that aren't directly regulated but are affected by the rules (e.g., suppliers or partners). It creates a new process allowing small businesses or their representatives to petition the Small Business Administration's Chief Counsel to review an agency's claim that a rule won't significantly affect small entities, with strict timelines for agency responses. If an agency fails to cooperate with this review, the final rule cannot apply to small businesses. Agencies must also publish regulatory guidance online for small businesses to comment on, ensuring greater transparency in rulemaking.
Brad Finstad (R) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · Wyoming · House Dec 6, 2024

HR 10317: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a community engagement requirement for certain individuals under the Medicaid program.

HR 10317 would require certain Medicaid recipients aged 18-65 (excluding those under 18, over 65, pregnant, caregivers, students, or in treatment programs) to complete 80 hours monthly of community engagement activities - such as working, volunteering, or participating in job training - to maintain coverage. The bill adds new provisions to Medicaid law (Sections 1903(i)(28) and 1905(jj)) defining this requirement and specifying verification methods using existing state databases. States could disenroll individuals who fail to meet this requirement for three consecutive months. This change directly affects non-exempt Medicaid beneficiaries and modifies eligibility conditions under federal Medicaid rules.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareImposes work requirements on Medicaid recipients, restricting access to healthcare coverage by tying benefits to community engagement hours95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill mandates community engagement hours for Medicaid recipients, effectively restricting employment flexibility and limiting access to benefits for workers.85% confidence
Aaron Bean (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Wyoming · Senate Dec 4, 2024

SRES 910: A resolution designating November 2024 as "National Hospice and Palliative Care Month".

This Senate resolution (SRES 910) designates November 2024 as "National Hospice and Palliative Care Month" to raise public awareness. It encourages Americans to learn about hospice/palliative care benefits, recognize caregivers and providers, and observe the month through community activities. The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or policy changes - it is purely symbolic. It directly affects the public by promoting education about end-of-life care options and supporting caregivers. No specific groups or policies are altered by this designation.
Jacky Rosen (D) · 3 co-sponsors
passed · Wyoming · Senate Dec 4, 2024

S 4569: TAKE IT DOWN Act

The TAKE IT DOWN Act (S 4569) makes it a federal crime to intentionally share nonconsensual intimate images or deepfakes (AI-generated fake images/videos) without consent, with penalties including fines and up to 3 years in prison for offenses involving minors. It directly affects individuals whose private images are exploited and requires major online platforms (like social media sites hosting user content) to establish a 48-hour removal process for reported nonconsensual content. Platforms must remove such material upon valid requests from affected individuals, while being shielded from liability if they act in good faith. The law excludes email, broadband providers, and pre-curated content sites from these requirements.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates federal criminal penalties for nonconsensual image sharing, protecting victims and enhancing legal safeguards against exploitation in digital spaces.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate images/deepfakes within 48 hours, protecting user privacy and digital rights per bill's mandate.95% confidence
Ted Cruz (R) · 20 co-sponsors
passed · Wyoming · Senate Dec 4, 2024

S 2514: Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act

The Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act revises cost-sharing for salinity control projects in the Colorado River Basin. It requires the federal government to cover 70% to 85% of construction, operation, and maintenance costs for different project types (e.g., 85% for on-farm measures), reducing financial burdens on states and local water management entities. For fiscal years 2024 and 2025, the bill temporarily increases federal coverage for certain projects. This directly affects agricultural users and water agencies in the basin by altering their cost responsibilities under the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReduces state financial burden by shifting 70-85% of project costs to federal government, promoting fiscal responsibility for state budgets.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentSalinity control protects river water quality and ecosystems, directly advancing environmental protection through federal cost-sharing for basin projects.90% confidence
Michael F. Bennet (D) · 10 co-sponsors
passed · Wyoming · Senate Dec 3, 2024

SRES 909: A resolution designating November 21, 2024, as "National Rural Health Day".

SRES 909 is a non-binding Senate resolution designating November 21, 2024, as "National Rural Health Day." It formally recognizes the contributions of rural health care providers and the unique challenges faced by rural communities, including hospital closures and access barriers. The resolution celebrates rural health care workers and the millions they serve, while expressing the Senate's commitment to improving rural health care accessibility and affordability. This is a ceremonial designation with no new policy or funding changes.
John Barrasso (R) · 31 co-sponsors
in committee · Wyoming · House Dec 3, 2024

HR 10275: Regulatory Cooling Off Act of 2024

HR 10275, the Regulatory Cooling Off Act of 2024, delays the implementation of new federal regulations by requiring agencies to wait at least six months after finalizing a rule before it takes effect. This directly affects federal agencies creating regulations and Congress, which must receive finalized rules six months prior to implementation for potential review. Key provisions include extending the waiting period from 30 days to six months, mandating agencies submit finalized rules to Congress six months before implementation, and requiring agencies to post rules on their websites at least 24 hours before Federal Register publication. The bill aims to provide more time for public and congressional review of new rules before they become active.
Harriet M. Hageman (R)
in committee · Wyoming · Senate Dec 2, 2024

SRES 918: A resolution designating December 2, 2024, as "World Nuclear Energy Day".

This resolution designates December 2, 2024, as "World Nuclear Energy Day" to commemorate the historical milestones of nuclear energy development, including the first controlled nuclear chain reaction (1942) and the first commercial nuclear power plant (1957). It recognizes nuclear energy's role in providing nearly 20% of U.S. electricity, supporting over 70,000 direct jobs, and contributing to carbon-free power and national security. The resolution encourages public acknowledgment of nuclear energy's contributions to clean power, innovation, and global energy leadership, without creating new laws or affecting specific groups.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyResolution explicitly recognizes nuclear energy's carbon-free contribution (20% U.S. electricity) and job creation, promoting its significance within energy policy framework.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill highlights nuclear energy's carbon-free power contribution (20% U.S. electricity), aligning with clean energy promotion and emission reduction goals.85% confidence
Mark R. Warner (D) · 15 co-sponsors
signed · Wyoming · Senate Nov 25, 2024

S 2274: A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 112 Wyoming Street in Shoshoni, Wyoming, as the "Dessie A. Bebout Post Office".

S. 2274 designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 112 Wyoming Street in Shoshoni, Wyoming, as the "Dessie A. Bebout Post Office." The bill updates all official federal references - such as laws, maps, and documents - to use this new name for the building. This is a commemorative measure honoring Dessie A. Bebout by naming the local post office after her.
John Barrasso (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Wyoming · House Nov 22, 2024

HR 10156: To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to repeal certain provisions relating to the acceptance and use of contributions for public-private partnerships, and for other purposes.

This bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to change how conservation programs accept private funding. It removes references to "public-private partnerships" and restricts non-Federal funds to specific conservation programs under subtitle D, requiring these funds to be deposited into dedicated sub-accounts for each program. The bill deletes previous provisions that allowed broader use of such contributions. It directly affects conservation programs administered by the Secretary, altering the mechanism for handling private donations. The change simplifies the process by limiting where and how these funds can be used within conservation initiatives.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill restricts private funding flexibility for conservation programs by deleting broader provisions, limiting how non-Federal funds can support environmental conservation efforts.90% confidence
Harriet M. Hageman (R) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Wyoming · Senate Nov 21, 2024

SRES 914: A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.

SRES 914 is a symbolic Senate resolution expressing support for National Adoption Day (November 23, 2024) and National Adoption Month (November 2024). It promotes public awareness of children awaiting adoption in foster care, celebrates adoption families, and encourages Americans to support child safety and permanency. The resolution does not create new policies or alter existing laws; it is a non-binding statement of support. It directly affects public awareness and national recognition of adoption efforts, not specific individuals or programs.
Amy Klobuchar (D) · 36 co-sponsors
passed · Wyoming · Senate Nov 21, 2024

SRES 902: A resolution relating to the death of Timothy Peter Johnson, former Senator for the State of South Dakota.

This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SRES 902) honoring the late Senator Timothy Peter Johnson of South Dakota, who died after a long career in public service. The resolution expresses the Senate's "profound sorrow" over his death, directs the Secretary of the Senate to share the resolution with the House and send a copy to his family, and calls for the Senate to adjourn in his memory. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is purely a formal expression of respect for a former senator. The resolution commemorates his decades of service, including his time as Chairman of the Banking Committee and his return to work after a serious health setback.
John Thune (R) · 99 co-sponsors
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