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Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]

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1,729 records where Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI] is listed as a sponsor, author, or other actor. Search with topics and years

Bill· SS. 5481 (118th)referred

Right to Treat Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 2024

Bill· SS. 5303 (118th)referred

Stand with Israel Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 November 2024

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 800 (118th)passed

A resolution condemning the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump during a political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, honoring the victims who were killed and injured at the rally, and calling for unity and civility in the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 2024

This resolution condemns the assassination attempt of former President Donald J. Trump during a political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024.  The resolution also honors (1) Corey D. Comperatore, who died while protecting his family from the gunfire at the rally; and (2) David Dutch and James Copenhaver, who were critically injured.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 104 (118th)referred

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for Model Years 2027 and Beyond and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks and Vans for Model Years 2030 and Beyond".

United States · United States Congress · 30 July 2024

Law· SS. 4716 (118th)enacted

Financial Management Risk Reduction Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 2024

Financial Management Risk Reduction Act This bill increases federal oversight of single audits submitted by certain recipients of federal awards (i.e., federal financial assistance, including grants, and federal cost reimbursement contracts). A single audit  is conducted by an independent auditor and includes the financial statements and federal awards of a non-federal entity.  Specifically, the bill requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to designate one or more federal agencies to conduct a government-wide analysis of single audit quality. Such government-wide analysis must be completed within three years of the bill's enactment and every six years thereafter. OMB must develop a strategy, and the General Services Administration (GSA) must develop analytic tools, to identify risks to federal award funds using Federal Audit Clearinghouse data. Within four years of the bill's enactment, the Government Accountability Office must evaluate several related topics, including (1) the effectiveness of such strategy and analytic tools, and (2) reporting burdens for auditors and audited entities. 

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 96 (118th)referred

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance".

United States · United States Congress · 12 June 2024

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Department of Education titled  Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance and published on April 29, 2024. The final rule addresses Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs or activities. Among other elements, the rule establishes certain definitions related to sex-based harassment and establishes additional requirements for grievance procedures.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 699 (118th)passed

A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education and supporting the ideals and goals of the 25th Annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 12 through May 18, 2024.

United States · United States Congress · 16 May 2024

This resolution congratulates the students, families, teachers, administrators, and staff of public charter schools across the United States for (1) making ongoing contributions to public education, (2) making important strides in closing the academic achievement gap in U.S. schools, and (3) strengthening the public school system. The resolution supports the ideals and goals of the 25th annual National Charter Schools Week.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 682 (118th)referred

A resolution condemning the decision by the Biden Administration to halt the shipment of United States made ammunition and weapons to the State of Israel.

United States · United States Congress · 9 May 2024

This resolution condemns any decision by the Biden administration to halt the shipment of U.S.-made ammunition and weapons to Israel. The resolution also demands that the Biden administration fulfill military aid requests from Israel in order to provide the weapons needed to defeat Hamas and defend against attacks from Iran and its proxies.  

Bill· SS. 4292 (118th)referred

SAVE Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 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.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 608 (118th)referred

A resolution denouncing the Biden Administration's immigration policies.

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 2024

This resolution urges the Biden Administration to immediately use certain authorities related to immigration, such as the authority to reinstate the Migrant Protection Protocols, enter into asylum cooperative agreements, and detain inadmissible non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law). The resolution also states that the Biden Administration is refusing to use such authorities.

Bill· SS. 3933 (118th)referred

Laken Riley Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 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.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 580 (118th)referred

A resolution expressing opposition to congressional spending on earmarks.

United States · United States Congress · 7 March 2024

This resolution condemns the use of congressionally directed spending, community project funding, and other earmarks to direct federal funding. It also affirms the need to address inflation by curbing federal spending.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 61 (118th)open

A joint resolution 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· SJRESS.J.Res. 58 (118th)open

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces".

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 2024

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Energy titled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces and published on December 18, 2023. The rule adopted amended energy conservation standards under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act for consumer furnaces, specifically non-weatherized gas furnaces and mobile home gas furnaces. 

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 57 (118th)failed

A joint resolution 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".

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 2024

This joint resolution nullifies the Department of Treasury's rule titled Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds , which was issued on November 20, 2023. The rule relates to the use of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF), which were initially authorized under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to help state and local governments respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Current regulations allow for the use of funds for authorized purposes by December 31, 2026, if such funds are obligated for expenditure by December 31, 2024. The rule modifies the definition of an  obligation  to include satisfaction of administrative or legal requirements that are associated with the SLFRF program, such as reporting, audit, or environmental compliance requirements. Funds for these purposes are considered to be obligated by the required deadline of December 31, 2024. Estimated amounts of such obligations must be reported to Treasury by April 30, 2024, and the funds must still be used by December 31, 2026.

Bill· SS. 3624 (118th)referred

Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 January 2024

Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for purposes outside the United States related to abortion. Specifically, the bill prohibits funding to certain foreign or domestic organizations that perform or promote abortions, furnish or develop items intended to procure abortions, or provide financial support for an entity that conducts such activities. Current U.S. policy prohibits the provision of federal funds to a foreign nongovernmental organization unless it agrees to not perform or actively promote abortions.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 492 (118th)passed

A resolution honoring the life of the First Lady Rosalynn Carter.

United States · United States Congress · 7 December 2023

This resolution mourns the passing of First Lady Rosalynn Carter, extends sympathies to her husband and family, and honors her contributions to the United States.