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Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]

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922 records where Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4] is listed as a sponsor, author, or other actor. Search with topics and years

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 163 (118th)reported

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".

United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2024

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1267 (118th)referred

Supporting the Second Amendment's guarantee that the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed, and opposing the Biden administration's efforts to undermine that guarantee at every opportunity.

United States · United States Congress · 31 May 2024

This resolution reaffirms support for the Second Amendment and the constitutional guarantee that the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. It also disapproves of President Biden’s gun control agenda .

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1246 (118th)referred

Condemning the Department of State's statement expressing condolences for the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian, and other members of their delegation.

United States · United States Congress · 21 May 2024

This resolution condemns the Department of State’s May 20, 2024, statement expressing condolences for the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian, and other members of their delegation.

Bill· HRH.R. 8453 (118th)referred

Fertilizer Research Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 17 May 2024

Fertilizer Research Act of 2024 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to publish on the department's website a report on the U.S. fertilizer industry. Among other things, the report must include a description of the impacts on the fertilizer industry that influence the prices that agricultural producers receive for their products; a description of the size and value of the U.S. fertilizer market over the previous 25 years; a description of the importation of fertilizer into the United States and the impacts that antidumping and countervailing duties have on retail fertilizer prices; a study of market concentration of the U.S. fertilizer industry; an assessment of the regulatory environment governing fertilizer production, distribution, and usage; and a description of the extent to which current public price reporting of fertilizer is transparent for market participants and recommendations on whether further reporting is needed.   

Bill· HRH.R. 8369 (118th)open

Israel Security Assistance Support Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 May 2024

Israel Security Assistance Support Act This bill specifies that no federal funds may be used to withhold, halt, reverse, or cancel the delivery of defense articles or defense services to Israel. Also, no funds may be used to pay the salary of any Department of Defense (DOD) or Department of State employee who acts to limit defense deliveries to Israel. Additionally, DOD and the State Department shall ensure prompt delivery of all defense articles and services expected to be delivered to Israel in FY2024 and FY2025. Unobligated funds for operation and maintenance for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, diplomatic programs for the Office of the Secretary of State, and the National Security Council may not be spent until each office certifies to Congress that any withheld defense articles or services are delivered to Israel. DOD and the State Department must obligate any remaining funds for assistance to Israel. DOD and the State Department must periodically report to Congress on defense articles and services provided to Israel.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1226 (118th)referred

Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

United States · United States Congress · 14 May 2024

This resolution expresses support for police officers and other law enforcement personnel. The resolution further expresses condolences and appreciation to the loved ones of each law enforcement officer who has made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Bill· HRH.R. 8292 (118th)open

Taxpayer Data Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 2024

Taxpayer Data Protection Act This bill increases criminal penalties for unauthorized disclosures of  taxpayer information.

Bill· HRH.R. 8281 (118th)open

SAVE Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 May 2024

Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE Act This bill requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in order to register to vote in federal elections. Specifically, the bill prohibits states from accepting and processing an application to register to vote in a federal election unless the applicant presents documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. Further, the bill (1) prohibits states from registering an individual to vote in a federal election unless, at the time the individual applies to register to vote, the individual provides documentary proof of U.S. citizenship; and (2) requires states to establish an alternative process under which an applicant may submit other evidence to demonstrate U.S. citizenship. Each state must take affirmative steps on an ongoing basis to ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote, which shall include establishing a program to identify individuals who are not U.S. citizens using information supplied by specified sources. Additionally, the bill requires states to remove noncitizens from their official lists of eligible voters. The bill allows for a private right of action against an election official who registers an applicant to vote in a federal election who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. The bill also establishes criminal penalties for registering an applicant to vote in a federal election who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. The Election Assistance Commission must, within 10 days, adopt and transmit guidance for implementing the bill's requirements to chief state election officials.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 136 (118th)referred

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles".

United States · United States Congress · 1 May 2024

This joint resolution nullifies the rule titled Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles  and published by the Environmental Protection Agency on April 18, 2024. The rule established and modified requirements for certain light-duty or medium-duty vehicles (e.g., cars, trucks, and sports utility vehicles that are under a certain weight), including requirements related to (1) emission standards, such as a greenhouse gas emission standard; (2) the durability of batteries for certain electric and hybrid vehicles; and (3) measuring fuel economy.

Bill· HRH.R. 8066 (118th)referred

Ammunition Supply Chain Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 2024

Ammunition Supply Chain Act This bill requires the Department of the Army to report to Congress on the U.S. supply chain for smokeless gunpowder, including nitrocellulose, nitroglycerin, and acid production, essential to ammunition manufacturing.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1143 (118th)passed

Condemning Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel.

United States · United States Congress · 15 April 2024

This resolution states that the House of Representatives (1) condemns Iran's drone and missile attack on Israel; (2) stands with Israel as it defends itself against Iran's attacks and reaffirms the U.S. commitment to Israel's security; (3) supports Israel's right to self-defense and right to respond to this aggression; (4) commends the U.S. military, the United Kingdom, France, and Jordan for intercepting Iranian missiles and drones; and (5) urges full enforcement of U.S. sanctions and export controls against Iran.

Bill· HRH.R. 7656 (118th)referred

Balanced Budget and Accounting Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 2024

Balanced Budget and Accounting Act This bill requires the President's annual budget to be a balanced budget in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts during the applicable fiscal year.

Bill· HRH.R. 7511 (118th)open

Laken Riley Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 March 2024

Laken Riley Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U. S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. Under this bill, DHS must detain an individual who (1) is unlawfully present in the United States or did not possess the necessary documents when applying for admission; and (2) has been charged with, arrested for, convicted for, or admits to having committed acts that constitute the essential elements of burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes state governments to sue for injunctive relief over certain immigration-related decisions or alleged failures by the federal government if the decision or failure caused the state or its residents harm, including financial harm of more than $100. Specifically, the state government may sue the federal government over a decision to release a non-U. S. national from custody; failure to fulfill requirements relating to inspecting individuals seeking admission into the United States, including requirements related to asylum interviews; failure to fulfill a requirement to stop issuing visas to nationals of a country that unreasonably denies or delays acceptance of nationals of that country; violation of limitations on immigration parole, such as the requirement that parole be granted only on a case-by-case basis; or failure to detain an individual who has been ordered removed from the United States.

Bill· HRH.R. 7465 (118th)referred

CHILD Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 28 February 2024

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Law· HRH.R. 7438 (118th)enacted

FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 February 2024

FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of the coins shall be promptly paid by Treasury to FWC2026 US, Inc. (the U.S.-incorporated FIFA subsidiary operating the FIFA Men's World Cup 2026) for the purpose of aiding soccer programs and activities in the United States.

Bill· HRH.R. 7450 (118th)referred

Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 February 2024

Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act This bill prohibits payment card networks from using merchant codes that distinguish firearms retailers from other retailers. The Department of Justice must enforce this bill and report annually on the resulting investigations and cases. 

Bill· HRH.R. 7434 (118th)referred

BEST for Vets Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 23 February 2024

Better Examiner Standards and Transparency for Veterans Act of 2024 or the BEST for Vets Act of 2024 This bill provides that only health care professionals who are licensed and not barred from practice may furnish medical disability examinations under the Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program related to using contract physicians for disability examinations. Health care professionals include physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, audiologists, and psychologists.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 115 (118th)referred

Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Agriculture relating to "Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay".

United States · United States Congress · 20 February 2024

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) titled Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay and published on November 14, 2023. The final rule allows for the importation of fresh (chilled or frozen) beef from Paraguay into the United States under certain conditions. The United States prohibits or restricts the importation of certain animals and animal products to prevent the introduction of various animal diseases, including foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). In response to a request from Paraguay to allow the importation of fresh beef from Paraguay into the United States, APHIS conducted a risk analysis. APHIS concluded that fresh beef could be safely imported from Paraguay, provided that certain conditions are met. These conditions include that (1) FMD has not been diagnosed in the exporting region within the previous 12 months; (2) the meat originated from premises where FMD has not been present during the lifetime of any bovines slaughtered for U.S. meat export; and (3) APHIS may periodically conduct on-site evaluations and subsequent inspections of the slaughter facilities, records, and operations.

Bill· HRH.R. 7407 (118th)referred

Small Business Dependent Care FSA Opportunity Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 February 2024

Small Business Dependent Care FSA Opportunity Act  This bill allows certain small employers (employers with no more than 100 employees who received $5,000 in compensation from an employer) a new three-year tax credit for the startup costs of dependent care flexible spending plans. The amount of the credit is equal to the greater of $500 or the lesser of $250 for each eligible employee, or $5,000.    

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1015 (118th)referred

Expressing support for the designation of February 17 through February 24, 2024, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 10th anniversary of the "Give the Gift of Blue" program, which has donated more than 17,000 of the iconic FFA jackets to FFA members in need.

United States · United States Congress · 15 February 2024

This resolution supports the designation of National FFA Week. It also (1) recognizes the important role of the National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America) in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world; and (2) celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Give the Gift of Blue program, which has donated more than 17,000 FFA blue jackets to FFA members in need.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 114 (118th)referred

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".

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) titled National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure and published on December 7, 2023. Under current law, each state must set targets for and report on the progress of performance metrics related to the U.S. surface transportation system. The rule establishes a specific measure for assessing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with transportation (GHG measure). The rule also requires state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations to establish declining carbon dioxide (CO2) targets for the GHG measure and report to the FHWA on their progress towards achieving these targets.

Bill· HRH.R. 7202 (118th)referred

Uncovering UNRWA’s Terrorist Crimes Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 2024

Uncovering UNRWA’s Terrorist Crimes Act This bill prohibits federal funds from being used to provide funding, directly or indirectly, to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The bill also requires the Department of State to report to Congress on the total U.S. funding to UNRWA from FY2020 through FY2024.