Wyoming Congressional Bills

in committee · Wyoming · House Feb 14, 2024

HR 6784: ESA Flexibility Act

The ESA Flexibility Act (HR 6784) modifies the Endangered Species Act to give states more control over species protections. It allows the federal wildlife agency to choose whether to issue protective regulations for endangered species (previously required), and adds a key provision: federal regulations under this section only apply in states that have adopted them through cooperative agreements. This directly affects state governments and landowners in states with such agreements, as it limits federal regulation scope to areas where states have formally adopted the rules. The bill does not change core protections for listed species but shifts implementation flexibility to state-level decision-making.

Topics ✗ Environment

in committee · Wyoming · House Feb 12, 2024

HR 7273: UNPLUG EVs Act

HR 7273 cancels unspent funds from two federal programs supporting electric vehicle charging infrastructure. It rescinds unused balances from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) and another highway grant program, redirecting them to the U.S. Treasury for deficit reduction. This bill does not affect current grants or future funding for EV projects; it only redirects unobligated money already allocated but not yet spent. The policy change is purely financial, with no new requirements or impacts on states, businesses, or consumers.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✗ Energy ✗ Environment ✗ Technology ✗ Transportation

in committee · Wyoming · House Feb 8, 2024

HJRES 114: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure".

HJRES 114 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) rule that would have required tracking greenhouse gas emissions as part of assessing performance for the National Highway System. The rule, published in the Federal Register in December 2023, aimed to establish specific metrics for evaluating highway system performance, including emissions data. If approved, this resolution would nullify the rule, preventing the FHWA from implementing the emissions tracking requirement. This action directly affects how the FHWA measures highway system performance, specifically regarding environmental metrics.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment ✗ Transportation

in committee · Wyoming · House Feb 6, 2024

HRES 1001: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that former President Donald J. Trump did not engage in insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or give aid or comfort to the enemies thereof.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that former President Trump did not engage in insurrection or rebellion against, nor give aid or comfort to the enemies of, the United States.

Matt Gaetz (R) · 71 co-sponsors

in committee · Wyoming · House Feb 6, 2024

HR 7255: GRANT Act

HR 7255, the GRANT Act, requires federal agencies that award discretionary or competitive grants to post specific information on their websites within one year of enactment. Agencies must provide clear details about each grant, including application deadlines, required documents, contact information, and technical assistance resources like webinars. The bill also mandates annual reports to Congress on grant recipients, values, and numbers, with agencies able to request a six-month extension for compliance if unforeseen issues arise. This law directly affects federal agencies managing grant programs and aims to improve transparency and accessibility for applicants seeking federal funding.

in committee · Wyoming · House Feb 2, 2024

HJRES 111: Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces".

This resolution disapproves a Department of Energy rule that would have set new energy efficiency standards for consumer furnaces. The rule, published in the Federal Register (88 Fed. Reg. 87502), aimed to require furnace manufacturers to produce models meeting higher energy conservation levels. If enacted, this resolution would cancel the rule, preventing it from taking effect. As a result, current energy efficiency standards for furnaces would remain unchanged, and manufacturers would not face the new requirements.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

in committee · Wyoming · House Feb 2, 2024

HJRES 107: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Prevention and Elimination of Digital Discrimination".

HJRES 107 is a congressional resolution seeking to block a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rule published on January 22, 2024 (89 Fed. Reg. 4128). The resolution aims to disapprove the FCC's rule implementing digital discrimination protections under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which would have required internet providers to prevent discriminatory practices. If passed, this resolution would nullify the FCC rule, preventing it from taking effect under the Congressional Review Act (Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code). The bill directly affects the FCC's regulatory authority over digital discrimination enforcement in broadband services.

Topics ✗ Technology

Andrew S. Clyde (R) · 74 co-sponsors

in committee · Wyoming · House Feb 2, 2024

HR 7101: FTC REDO Act

HR 7101, the FTC REDO Act, rescinds the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) January 2024 rule targeting auto retail scams and prohibits the FTC from finalizing future auto retail rules without meeting specific requirements. Before proposing new rules, the FTC must conduct a quantitative study on deceptive practices, consumer testing on new mandates, and an economic analysis of costs/benefits - each subject to 30 days of public comment and independent peer review. These studies must demonstrate evidence of unfair practices, show new rules enhance consumer protection without unduly burdening businesses, and compare the proposed rule to less burdensome alternatives. The bill directly affects the FTC's rulemaking process for auto retail, impacting how regulations on dealerships, disclosures, and consumer protections are developed.

Kelly Armstrong (R) · 18 co-sponsors

in committee · Wyoming · Senate Feb 1, 2024

SJRES 59: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121".

SJRES 59 is a joint resolution that would disapprove a rule by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) treating its Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 (SAB 121) as a binding regulation. The SEC had submitted this rule for congressional review under the Congressional Review Act, and the resolution would block it from taking effect. If enacted, the disapproval would prevent SAB 121 from being enforced as a regulation, meaning public companies would not be required to follow it as a legal rule. The bill directly affects the SEC's regulatory authority and the accounting practices of public companies.

in committee · Wyoming · House Feb 1, 2024

HJRES 110: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to "Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds".

This resolution seeks congressional disapproval of a Treasury Department rule (88 Fed. Reg. 80584, November 2023) that established spending guidelines for $350 billion in federal Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. If passed, it would nullify the rule, preventing the Treasury from enforcing its specific restrictions on how states and localities could use these pandemic recovery funds. The bill does not alter the underlying funding program but targets the implementation rules through a procedural disapproval process under Title 5 of the U.S. Code. It directly affects the Treasury Department's authority to administer the fund distribution rules.

Troy Balderson (R) · 18 co-sponsors

in committee · Wyoming · Senate Feb 1, 2024

S 3720: Preserving Pathways to Homeownership Act of 2024

S 3720, the Preserving Pathways to Homeownership Act of 2024, requires states to implement consumer protections for land installment contracts - where buyers pay for a home in installments while the seller retains title until full payment. The bill mandates that sellers record these contracts within 5 days of signing to protect buyers' interests from other creditors, gives buyers the right to cancel and get refunds if contracts aren't recorded, and prohibits sellers from using forfeiture clauses to take equity after payments. It directly affects homebuyers in these contracts and sellers who offer them, particularly in regions with inconsistent state rules. The law sets a two-year deadline for states to adopt these rules, with federal oversight if states fail to comply.

Topics ✓ Housing

in committee · Wyoming · Senate Feb 1, 2024

S 869: CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act of 2023

This bill amends the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program to improve how the government guarantees bonds issued by community development financial institutions (CDFIs). It sets a minimum guarantee of $25 million per transaction while capping total annual guarantees at $1 billion, and extends the program's deadline to four years after enactment. The bill also requires the Treasury Secretary to report to Congress on the program's effectiveness within one and three years of enactment. These changes aim to provide CDFIs with more predictable long-term capital to fund projects in underserved communities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

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