118th US Congress Update January 2023

Feb 6, 2023

Southern States Police Benevolent Association, Inc.

Governmental Affairs

118^th US Congress Update

January 2023

NEW BILLS of INTEREST

HR 58 Amend Homeland Security to Report on State/Local Law Enforcement

This bill would require an annual reporting of state and local law enforcement activities.

Intro: 1/9/2023 Rep. Jackson-Lee (TX-18) Status: Judiciary

Cosponsors from SSPBA states:

Democrats: none

Republicans: none

HR 82 Social Security Fairness Act

This bill would eliminate the “windfall elimination” provision and other modifications to Social Security benefits.

Intro: 1/9/2023 Rep. Graves (LA-6) Status: Ways & Means

Cosponsors from SSPBA states:

Democrats: Spanberger (VA-7), Bishop (GA-2), Adams (NC-12), Ross (NC-2), Connolly (VA-11), Williams (GA-5), Carter (LA-2), Thompson (MS-2), Wexton (VA-10)

Republicans: Sponsor Graves (LA-6), Comer (KY-1), Letlow (LA-5), Higgins (LA-2), Johnson (LA-4), Massie (KY-4), Moore (AL-2), Barr (KY-6), Carl (AL-1), Rogers (KY-5), Crawford (AR-1)

HR 130 Thin Blue Line Act

This bill would provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty based on the status of the victim.

Intro: 1/9/2023 Rep. Buchanan (FL-16) Status: Judiciary

Cosponsors from SSPBA states:

Democrats: none

Republicans: Norman (SC-5), Graves (LA-6), Kustoff (TN-8)

HR 233 Amend the Revised Statute to Codify Qualified Immunity in Section 1979

This bill would amend the Revised Statute to codify the defense of qualified immunity in the case of any action under section 1979.

Intro: 1/10/2023 Rep. Banks (IN-3) Status: Judiciary

Cosponsors from SSPBA states:

Democrats: none

Republicans: Guest (MS-3), Kustoff (TN-8), Clyde (GA-9), Barr (KY-6)

HR 355 Back the Blue Act

This bill would enhance action against those who assault or kill a law enforcement officer.

Intro: 1/13/2023 Rep. Bacon (NE-2) Status: Judiciary

Cosponsors from SSPBA states:

Democrats: none

Republicans: Carl (AL-1), Barr (KY-6), Allen (GA-12)

HR 374 Abolish BATFE

This bill would abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives.

Intro: 1/17/2023 Rep. Gaetz (FL-1) Status: Judiciary

Cosponsors from SSPBA states:

Democrats: none

Republicans: Collins (GA-10)

HR 472 PTSD & Acute Stress Disorder Treatment for Public Safety Officers

This bill would require the Attorney general propose treatment program for public safety officers experiencing PTSD or Acute Stress Disorder.

Intro: 1/24/2023 Rep. Joyce (OH-14) Status: Judiciary

Cosponsors from SSPBA states:

Democrats: Ross (NC-2)

Republicans: none

S 166 Amend Family & Medical Leave Act

This bill would amend FMLA to provide leave for loss of unborn child.

Intro: 1/31/2023 Sen. Cotton (AR) Status: Finance

Cosponsors from SSPBA states:

Democrats: none

Republicans: Boozman (AR), Budd (NC), Hyde-Smith (MS), Wicker (MS)

S 167 Prohibit Vaccination Mandates for COVID-19

This bill would Prohibit Vaccination Mandates for COVID-19.

Intro: 1/31/2023 Sen. Cruz (TX) Status: Judiciary

Cosponsors from SSPBA states:

Democrats: none

Republicans: none

New Firearm Bills

House

38        National Concealed Carry

46        Mental Health Info to NCIC

151      Changes to Shotgun Regulation

173      Changes to Rifle Regulation

283      Prohibit Federal “Red Flag”

354      National Conceal Carry for Law Enforcement

363      Prohibit Firearms for Pot Users

381      Redefine Pistol/Modified Rifle

385      Prohibit Firearm “User” Fees

569      Handgun Licensing

584      Ammunition Purchase Restrictions

625      Regulate Ammo Magazines

646      Redefine “Firearms” in National Firearms Act

660      Safe Storage Law

667      Expand 3-Day Waiting Period

Senate

14        Prohibit Firearms to under 21 Year Olds

25        Assault Weapons Ban

117      Fund Handgun Licensing

118      Enhance Firearm Law Enforcement

163      Redefine “Firearms” in National Firearms Act

To read text of listed bills click on the Library of Congress link below then enter bill #.

https://www.congress.gov