Rep. Rosendale Sr., Matthew M. [R-MT-2]

Veterans Education Assistance Improvement Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 June 2023

Acknowledging that unborn children are legal and constitutional persons who are entitled to the equal protection of the laws.

United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2023

This resolution declares that the life of each human person begins at fertilization and calls upon Congress to enact legislation to enforce the Fourteenth Amendment's guarantee of equal protection for unborn children nationwide.

To prohibit the use of Department of Defense funds for adult cabaret performances.

United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2023

This bill prohibits the use of Department of Defense funds or facilities for hosting, advertising, or otherwise supporting an adult cabaret performance (i.e., a performance that features topless dancers, go-go dancers, exotic dancers, strippers, or male or female impersonators who provide entertainment that appeals to prurient interest).

Industrial Hemp Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 30 May 2023

Industrial Hemp Act of 2023 This bill exempts industrial hemp production from certain inspection and testing requirements. Under current law, the hemp production program requires that all hemp production meet the same inspection and testing requirements. The bill amends the hemp production programs for a state, Indian tribe, and the Department of Agriculture to (1) establish a separate definition for industrial hemp, (2) require a procedure for hemp producers to designate the type of hemp production as industrial hemp or hemp for any other purpose, and (3) exclude industrial hemp from testing requirements. Industrial hemp producers are subject to annual visual inspections. If a producer fails a visual inspection, the producer may be (1) required to provide certain documentation on the in-field practices, and (2) subject to chemical testing on harvested material. Currently, a person with a felony conviction related to a controlled substance is prohibited from participating in the hemp production program for ten years. This bill includes an exception to allow participation by a person producing industrial hemp. However, a person who knowingly produces a crop that is inconsistent with the industrial hemp designation is prohibited from participating in the hemp production program for five years. The bill also preempts state and tribal law for the regulation of industrial hemp.

Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 May 2023

Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act This bill permanently authorizes a provision under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act that (1) allows certain water users (e.g., agriculture and municipal water users) in western states to prepay what they owe under contracts with the Bureau of Reclamation for the storage and supply of water resources; and (2) requires a specified portion of the receipts generated from such prepayments be directed to the Reclamation Water Storage Account for the construction of water storage.

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lynchburg, Virginia, as the "Private First Class Desmond T. Doss VA Clinic".

United States · United States Congress · 25 May 2023

This bill designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lynchburg, Virginia, as the Private First Class Desmond T. Doss VA Clinic.

To rescind certain unobligated balances, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 25 May 2023

Biden Time Act of 2023 This bill rescinds certain unobligated funds that were provided to address COVID-19 and for activities of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).  Specifically, the bill rescinds unobligated funds that were provided by  the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; the Families First Coronavirus Response Act; the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act); the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act; and Divisions M and N of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. The bill also rescinds specified unobligated funds that were provided for activities of the IRS by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 24 May 2023

Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2023 This bill prohibits a nonprofit entity from receiving federal funds (and denies a tax exemption) unless the entity certifies compliance with certain federal laws (e.g., laws with respect to human trafficking and smuggling). The bill also establishes reporting requirements, including that the Government Accountability Office must annually report to Congress on those nonprofit entities that do not certify their compliance with these laws. Finally, the bill removes the provision of federal law that exempts nonprofit charitable organizations that provide federal public benefits from having to verify the eligibility of program participants.

No ESG at TSP Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2023

No ESG at TSP Act This bill prohibits investments under the Thrift Savings Plan in mutual funds that are based on environmental criteria (e.g., emissions standards), social criteria (e.g., company diversity), political criteria (e.g., political affiliations), or corporate governance criteria that differ from the standards that currently apply under law.

Protecting Veteran Community Care Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 May 2023

Protecting Veteran Community Care Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish residential mental health or substance-use services to certain veterans through the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP). Specifically, the VA must furnish such care if a veteran (1) meets VA criteria for priority admission to a VA Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program and the VA is unable to accommodate priority admission, or (2) has contacted the VA to request such mental health services and the VA is not able to furnish such services in a manner that complies with VA access standards for specialty care provided under the VCCP. The VA must ensure that a referral to an alternate Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program does not take precedence over timely access to mental health or substance-use services unless the referral is requested by the veteran. The VA is prohibited from determining a veteran is ineligible for VCCP care solely because VCCP providers are unable to comply with wait times or access standards. If multiple options for care or services are available, the VA must permit a veteran to elect the option the veteran prefers. Additionally, the bill provides minimum standards for residential mental health or substance-use services provided under the VCCP (e.g., treatment programs or facilities must be licensed and accredited for the specified services).

Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 May 2023

Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act This bill prohibits federal funding of, or support for, state databases that list (1) firearms lawfully owned or possessed by individuals, or (2) individuals who lawfully own or possess firearms.

WEST Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 17 May 2023

This bill requires the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to withdraw a proposed rule relating to conservation and landscape health and prohibits the BLM from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule or any substantially similar rule.

AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 17 May 2023

AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue a rule that requires all new motor vehicles to have devices that can access AM broadcast stations installed as standard equipment. (AM broadcast stations are often used to deliver emergency alerts and news and entertainment programming; some newer vehicles do not include AM equipment.) Specifically, this bill applies to motor vehicles manufactured in the United States, imported into the United States, or shipped in interstate commerce after the rule's effective date. The DOT rule must require all such vehicles to have devices that can receive signals and play content transmitted by AM broadcast stations or digital audio AM broadcast stations installed as standard equipment. Prior to the effective date of the rule, manufacturers that do not include devices that can access AM broadcast stations as standard equipment must inform purchasers of this fact through clear and conspicuous labeling. DOT may assess civil penalties against any manufacturer that fails to comply with the mandate. The Department of Justice may also bring a civil action to enjoin a violation. Further, the Government Accountability Office must study and report on whether a reliable alternative communication system exists for delivering emergency alerts and consider the (1) cost to drivers and passengers of receiving communications through an alternative system, and (2) cost and time required to develop and implement an alternative.

End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 15 May 2023

Protecting Children From Experimentation Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 15 May 2023

Protecting Children From Experimentation Act of 2023 This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for health care professionals who perform or provide referrals for gender transition procedures on minors. A physical or mental health care professional who performs or provides a referral for a gender transition procedure on a minor is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both. The bill authorizes civil remedies for a minor who undergoes a gender transition procedure. A minor who undergoes a gender transition procedure may not be arrested or prosecuted for an offense under this bill.

Shall Not Be Infringed Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 11 May 2023

Veterans Health Care Freedom Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 May 2023

Veterans Health Care Freedom Act This bill requires the Center for Innovation for Care and Payment within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a three-year pilot program to improve the ability of veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system to access hospital care, medical services, and extended care services through the covered care system by providing such veterans with the ability to choose health care providers. Under the bill, the covered care system includes VA medical facilities, health care providers participating in the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP), and eligible entities or providers that have entered into a Veterans Care Agreement. A veteran participating in the program may elect to receive care at any provider in the covered care system. The pilot program removes certain requirements (e.g., location of the veteran) to access care at VA and non-VA facilities. After four years, the bill permanently phases out the requirements for accessing care under the VCCP and Veterans Care Agreements and requires the VA to provide such care under the same conditions of the pilot program. Additionally, after four years, veterans may receive care at a VA medical facility regardless of whether the facility is in the same Veterans Integrated Service Network as the veteran.

Defund the OTF Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 10 May 2023

Defund the OTF Act of 2023 This bill prohibits federal funding for the Open Technology Fund (OTF). (The OTF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing global internet freedom that has received federal funding annually through the U.S. Agency for Global Media.)

Protecting American Voters Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 May 2023

Protecting American Voters Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide certain information to a state election official, upon the official's request, to verify citizenship status for the purpose of voting in federal elections. Specifically, the agencies must provide the state election official with such information necessary to verify that an applicant for voter registration or a registrant on the official list of eligible voters is a U.S. citizen. DHS may respond to a request by using the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements program, which is used to verify immigration status. DHS may not charge a fee for this information. DHS must comply with any safeguards that the SSA determines are necessary to protect the confidentiality of an individual's Social Security number. Finally, the bill requires states to remove the names of noncitizens from their official lists of eligible voters.

Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2023, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 2023

This resolution expresses support for the designation of a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

DRIVE Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 2023

Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen-wheelers Act or the DRIVE Act This bill prohibits the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) from issuing any rule or regulation to require vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight of more than 26,000 pounds and are operating in interstate commerce to be equipped with a speed limiting device set to a maximum speed. The FMCSA issued an advance notice of supplemental proposed rulemaking on this subject on May 4, 2022.

Responsible Borrower Protection Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 27 April 2023

Responsible Borrower Protection Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) from implementing their January 2023-announced changes to the single-family pricing framework for fees on purchase, rate-term refinance, and cash-out refinance loans. The changes revise the fee charts that provide percentage adjustments based on a borrower's credit score and other factors.

PRIME Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 April 2023

Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption Act or the PRIME Act This bill exempts from federal inspection requirements animals and meats that are slaughtered and prepared at custom animal slaughter facilities for distribution within the state. Under current law, a custom slaughter exemption applies if the meat is slaughtered exclusively for personal, household, guest, or employee uses. Specifically, the bill expands the federal inspection exemption to include the slaughter of animals or the preparation of carcasses, meat, and meat food products that are slaughtered and prepared at a custom slaughter facility in accordance with the laws of the state where the facility is located; and prepared exclusively for distribution to household consumers in the state or restaurants, hotels, boarding houses, grocery stores, or other establishments in the state that either prepare meals served directly to consumers or offer meat and food products for sale directly to consumers in the state. The bill does not preempt any state law concerning (1) the slaughter of animals or the preparation of carcasses, meat, and meat food products at a custom slaughter facility; or (2) the sale of meat or meat food products.

EHR Program RESET Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 24 April 2023

Electronic Health Record Program Restructure, Enhance, Strengthen, and Empower Technology Act of 2023 or the EHR Program RESET Act of 2023 This bill establishes within the Veterans Health Administration a program to modernize the electronic health record and other relevant health information technology systems of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill also establishes the Electronic Health Record and Health Information Technology Modernization Program Management Office and a position of Deputy Chief Information Officer for Electronic Health Record and Health Information Technology to implement the program. The VA must exceed or meet certain standards at its facilities that are using the Oracle Cerner product before it may initiate new deployments of the product. The bill requires additional information to be included in the quarterly updates on the Electronic Health Record Modernization Program, such as data on retention, morale, and turnover at sites using the new electronic health record. Within 275 days after the enactment of this bill, the VA must terminate all of its contracts with Oracle Cerner for training and change management related to electronic health record modernization and cease to issue task orders for such activities from Oracle Cerner or its subcontractors. The VA must designate one senior official (GS-15 or higher) as the lead negotiator on all current and future contracts relating to the new electronic health record. The Chief Acquisition Officer of the VA must contract with an entity to independently verify and validate the modernization efforts of certain VA programs (e.g., the Electronic Health Record Modernization Program).

Stop the Invasion Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 April 2023

Stop the Invasion Act This bill requires the President to bar the entry of certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) into the United States if U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) encounters a certain number of inadmissible non-U.S. nationals. Specifically, this bar shall apply if CBP detains or finds on average more than 30,000 such inadmissible individuals each month over the most recent 12-month period. The bar shall cease when the average drops below 30,000 encounters. Such encounters shall include non-U.S. nationals who seek entry into the United States when the President has suspended entry to prevent the spread of a communicable disease. While this bar is in effect, the President must prohibit the entry of non-U.S. nationals who are inadmissible for specified reasons related to illegal entry, violation of immigration law, or lack of documentation.

To provide for the withdrawal of the United States from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 20 April 2023

This bill directs the President to withdraw the United States from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (the entity tasked with supporting the global response to climate change). The bill also prohibits the use of funds to carry out U.S. obligations under the framework following this withdrawal.

Work Not Woke Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 April 2023

Work Not Woke Act This bill prohibits certain training that includes race or sex stereotyping or scapegoating. Specifically, the uniformed services shall not teach, instruct, or train any member of the services to believe any concepts that include race or sex stereotyping or scapegoating. Government contracting agencies must include in each government contract provisions stating that the contractor shall not use any workplace training that inculcates any form of race or sex stereotyping or scapegoating. The Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs must establish a hotline and investigate complaints alleging that a federal contractor is utilizing such training programs in violation of the contractor's obligations. All federal agencies must review their grant programs and identify programs for which the agency may, as a condition of receiving a grant, require the recipient to certify that it will not use federal funds to promote certain concepts that include race or sex stereotyping or scapegoating. The bill requires the Office of Personnel Management and the Office of Management and Budget to take specified actions regarding review of agency training. The Department of Justice should continue to assess the extent to which workplace training that teaches race or sex stereotyping or scapegoating may contribute to a hostile work environment and give rise to potential liability under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The bill prohibits obligating or expending federal funds to carry out specified executive orders related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Mining Schools Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 2023

Technology Grants to Strengthen Domestic Mining Education Act of 2023 or the Mining Schools Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a grant program to support domestic mining education. Under the program, DOE must award up to 10 grants each year to mining schools for recruiting and educating mining engineers and other qualified professionals to meet future energy and mineral needs. In addition, the bill repeals the Mining and Mineral Resources Research Institute Act of 1984.

Forfeiture Funds Expenditure Transparency Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 April 2023

Forfeiture Funds Expenditure Transparency Act This bill requires state and local law enforcement agencies that receive forfeited property or funds from the federal government through equitable sharing to report the details of each receipt of property or funds and the activity to which it was directed.

VA Supply Chain Management System Authorization Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 April 2023

VA Supply Chain Management System Authorization Act This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement an information technology system for the management of supply chains that meets specified requirements (e.g., is cloud based). The VA must complete the implementation of an information technology system for the management of supply chains by not later than three years after the enactment of this bill.

Safe Students Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 April 2023

Safe Students Act This bill repeals provisions of federal criminal law that prohibit the possession or discharge of a firearm in a school zone.

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; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat".

United States · United States Congress · 30 March 2023

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service titled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat and published on June 24, 2022. The 2022 rule rescinds an earlier rule which limited the ability of the service to designate an area a critical habitat . Areas designated as critical habitat are subject to certain statutory restrictions.

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; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat".

United States · United States Congress · 30 March 2023

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service titled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat and published on November 30, 2022. This rule reclassifies the northern long-eared bat ( Myotis septentrionalis ) from a threatened species to an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. The rule also removes the northern long-eared bat's species-specific rule, which applied only when the bat was listed as a threatened species.

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Labor, National Veteran's Employment and Training Services Institute for fiscal year 2024.

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2023

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Department of Labor's National Veteran's Employment and Training Services Institute.

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration Maternal and Child Health for fiscal year 2024.

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2023

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Health Resources and Services Administration for maternal and child health.

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration Health Workforce, Construction and Capital Improvement Costs for fiscal year 2024.

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2023

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Health Resources and Services Administration's Health Workforce, Construction and Capital Improvement Costs account.

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration Primary Health Care for fiscal year 2024.

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2023

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Health Resources and Services Administration for primary health care.

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Public Health Scientific Studies for fiscal year 2024.

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2023

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for public health scientific studies.

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Buildings and Facilities for fiscal year 2024.

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2023

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for its Buildings and Facilities account.

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Birth Defects, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities and Health for fiscal year 2024.

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2023

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the Birth Defects, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities and Health account.

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Public Health Preparendness and Response for fiscal year 2024.

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2023

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for public health preparedness and response.

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion for fiscal year 2024.

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2023

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for chronic disease prevention and health promotion.

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Global Health for fiscal year 2024.

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2023

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for global health.

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases for fiscal year 2024.

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2023

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for emerging and zoonotic infectious diseases.

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and Tuberculosis Prevention for fiscal year 2024.

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2023

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases, and tuberculosis prevention.

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Immunization and Respiratory Diseases for fiscal year 2024.

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2023

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for immunization and respiratory diseases.

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration Program Management for fiscal year 2024.

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2023

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Health Resources and Services Administration's Program Management account.

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration Family Planning for fiscal year 2024.

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2023

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Health Resources and Services Administration for family planning.

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration Rural Health for fiscal year 2024.

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2023

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Health Resources and Services Administration for rural health.

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration Health Care Systems for fiscal year 2024.

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2023

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Health Resources and Services Administration for health care systems.