Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13]

Amendment adds to the definition of what constitutes a "major rule" to include any interim final rule issued by EPA that would have a significant impact on a substantial amount of agricultural entities (as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture).

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An amendment numbered 9 printed in House Report 116-6 to prevent interpretation by the VA that only one of the two parents could be considered the primary caretaker.

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An amendment numbered 14 printed in Part B of House Report 115-295 to prohibit the use of funds provided by the Act to be used to revoke exceptions made pursuant to the rule entitled "Exceptions to Geographic Areas for Official Agencies Under the USGSA" on a date before April 14, 2017.

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Amendment allocates $10 million to allow the Army Corps of Engineers to address both navigation and ecosystem restoration along the Upper Mississippi River and Illinois Waterway system through the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP).

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An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 116-377 to require the Secretary of the Department of Labor and the Chair of the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission to conduct a study to determine the number of older adult women who may have been adversely impacted by age discrimination as a motivating factor in workplace discrimination or employment. Amendment requires the report to be submitted to Congress and made publicly available within one year and would require a recommendation on best practices to combat gender and age discrimination in the workplace.

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An amendment numbered 29 printed in Part A of House Report 115-711 to clarifiy that operation and maintenance of any project authorized under the Chief's Report for the Brandon Road Study is done at an 80/20 Federal/non-Federal cost share. Also requires the Corps, following construction of any project authorized under the Chief's Report for the Brandon Road Study, to consult with the governor of the state where the project is located and seek Congressional approval prior to implementing any additional technologies at the project. Also, it adds to the list of feasibility studies in the base bill the USACE must expedite completion of the Great Lakes Mississippi River Interbasin Study Brandon Road Study.

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Amendment protects the savings clause of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to ensure that nothing in Federal law can be construed to terminate or overturn a State or local collective bargaining law, memorandum or other agreement.

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At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: SEC.___. (a) None of the funds made available by this Act under the heading "Environmental Programs and Management" may be used for the Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations of the Environmental Protection Agency. (b) The amount otherwise provided by this Act for "Environmental Programs and Management" is hereby reduced by $4,235,000.

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An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 117-71 to require the Secretary of the Department of Labor and the Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to conduct a study to determine the number of older adult women who may have been adversely impacted by age discrimination as a motivating factor in workplace discrimination or employment.

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Amendment requires the agency submitting the report on a proposed Federal rule to include an assessment, as part of the cost-benefit analysis submitted to the Comptroller General and each House of Congress, of anticipated jobs gained or lost as a result of implementation, and to specify whether those jobs will come from the public or private sector.

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Amendment sought to strike subtitle C of title III, the election security title in the bill, which requires the President to produce a national strategy for protecting U.S. democratic institutions.

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An amendment numbered 28 printed in Part B of House Report 116-16 to require the Judicial Conference of the United States to implement a judicial code that is at least as stringent as the requirements placed on Members of Congress.

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Short Line Railroad Relief Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 December 2022

Short Line Railroad Relief Act This bill authorizes the Department of Transportation to provide grants or enter into contracts and other agreements for capital projects to protect, repair, reconstruct, or replace short line railroad equipment and facilities in danger of suffering catastrophic damage, or that has suffered catastrophic damage, as a result of an emergency.

Putting Investors First Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2022

Putting Investors First Act of 2022 This bill requires a proxy advisory firm to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission and prohibits an unregistered proxy advisory firm from using interstate commerce to provide proxy-voting advice, research, analysis, or recommendations to any client. With respect to these firms, the bill (1) establishes procedures for both registration and termination of registration; (2) requires each firm to employ an ombudsman, designate a compliance officer, and publicly disclose conflicts of interest; (3) allows issuers to assess and comment on proxy voting recommendations; and (4) prohibits unfair, coercive, or abusive practices. The bill establishes a private right of action against a proxy advisory firm that endorses an approved proposal that is not supported by the issuer and is found to be illegal.

Interactive Federal Review Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 2022

Interactive Federal Review Act This bill revises the environmental review process for federal-aid highway projects. Specifically, the Department of Transportation (DOT) must encourage recipients of federal highway funding to utilize interactive, digital, cloud-based platforms when carrying out environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA); select at least 10 federal-aid highway projects to demonstrate the use of interactive, digital, cloud-based platforms in carrying out the environmental impact analysis and community engagement processes under NEPA; and publish technology-neutral best practice guidance to encourage sponsors of projects that receive federal funds from DOT to use an interactive, digital, cloud-based platform in carrying out the environmental impact analysis and community engagement processes required under NEPA.

Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2022, to October 31, 2022, as "Bat Week".

United States · United States Congress · 21 October 2022

This resolution expresses support for the designation of Bat Week and acknowledges the important role bats play as pollinators and pest control for agriculture.

Urging the administration to initiate the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats.

United States · United States Congress · 7 October 2022

This concurrent resolution urges all nations to join the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats.

Expressing support for the designation of October 2 through October 8, 2022, as "National 4-H Week".

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2022

This resolution supports the designation of National 4-H Week. It also (1) recognizes the important role of 4-H in youth development and education, and (2) encourages all citizens to recognize 4-H for the significant impact the organization and members have made and continue to make by empowering young people with the skills needed to lead for a lifetime.

Prevent Family Fire Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2022

Prevent Family Fire Act of 2022 This bill allows a new business-related tax credit, through 2030, for 10% of the amount of the first retail sale of a safe firearm storage device. The amount upon which the credit is based may not exceed $400. A safe firearm storage device is a device that (1) is designed and marketed to deny unauthorized access to, or rendering inoperable, a firearm or ammunition; and (2) is secured by a combination lock, key lock, or lock based on biometric information.

Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 82) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions.

United States · United States Congress · 19 September 2022

This resolution provides rules for consideration of H.R. 82 (repealing provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government).

Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 September 2022

Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act This bill establishes a new criminal offense for performing or attempting to perform an abortion if the probable gestational age of the fetus is 15 weeks or more. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both. The bill provides exceptions for an abortion (1) that is necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman, or (2) when the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest. A physician who performs or attempts to perform an abortion under an exception must comply with specified requirements. A woman who undergoes a prohibited abortion may not be prosecuted for violating or conspiring to violate the provisions of this bill.

I CAN Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 September 2022

Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act or the I CAN Act This bill allows other health care providers besides physicians (e.g., nurses) to provide certain services under Medicare and Medicaid. Among other changes, the bill (1) allows a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to fulfill documentation requirements for Medicare coverage of special shoes for diabetic individuals; (2) expedites the ability of physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise Medicare cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs; and (3) allows nurse practitioners to certify the need for inpatient hospital services under Medicare and Medicaid.

Moving Our Democracy and Congressional Operations Towards Modernization Resolution of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 6 September 2022

Moving Our Democracy and Congressional Operations Towards Modernization Resolution of 2022 This resolution implements recommendations made by the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress. The recommendations include enhancing bipartisan collaboration by, for example, establishing a space in the U.S. Capitol for bipartisan gathering and encouraging committees to experiment with alternative hearing formats; revising various administrative matters, such as authorizing the use of bulk purchases for supplies and services for Member offices, requiring offices to establish continuity of operations plans, and implementing secure information transfer practices; supporting efforts related to workforce and human resource management in the House; and improving accessibility of congressional spaces and websites for individuals with disabilities. The resolution also requires (1) reevaluating the method of calculating Representational Allowances (funds provided to Members for operating their offices and carrying out their official and representational duties), and (2) publishing information about the expenditures and staffing of eligible Congressional Member Organizations (groups of Members that register with the Committee on House Administration in support of a common legislative objective).

Federal Infrastructure Bank Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 9 August 2022

Federal Infrastructure Bank Act of 2022 This bill provides for the establishment of the Federal Infrastructure Bank Holding Company (FIBHC), which shall be the parent company of the Federal Infrastructure Bank (the bank). The bank shall provide equity investments, direct loans, and loan guarantees for the construction or maintenance of infrastructure projects in the United States with sufficient revenue sources and guarantees to support the payment of dividends, interest, principal, or fees to the bank. At least 10% of the loans, equity investments, and loan guarantees shall be for infrastructure projects in rural areas. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall have oversight and supervisory authority over the FIBHC and the bank. The bank shall establish an Infrastructure Guarantee Fund to cover loans and loan guarantees in the event of nonpayment by loan recipients. The bill provides for a taxpayer credit in an amount equal to 10% of the amount such taxpayer paid to the FIBHC for an equity investment at its original issue.