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3,235 records where Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] is listed as a sponsor, author, or other actor. Search with topics and years
United States · United States Congress · 1 May 2024
This resolution honors the veterans who gave their lives in service to the country and recognizes the families and loved ones of such veterans. Additionally, the resolution requests the President issue an annual proclamation designating Fallen Heroes Memorial Month.
United States · United States Congress · 1 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 1 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 29 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 26 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 26 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 19 April 2024
Defund NPR Act This bill prohibits federal funds from being made available to or used to support National Public Radio (NPR) or its successor organization, including federal funds that a public broadcast station pays to NPR as dues or to purchase NPR programming.
United States · United States Congress · 19 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 18 April 2024
Stop the Baseline Bloat Act of 2024 This bill changes the assumptions that the Congressional Budget Office uses to calculate the baseline for discretionary spending. (A baseline is a projection of federal spending and receipts during a fiscal year under current law.) Specifically, the bill changes the assumptions used for the discretionary spending baseline to exclude (1) resources designated as an emergency requirement, and (2) resources provided in supplemental appropriations laws.
United States · United States Congress · 18 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 18 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 16 April 2024
Selena Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue coins in recognition and celebration of Selena Quintanilla, an award-winning Tejano music artist. All sales of coins issued under this bill must include a surcharge to be paid to the Friends of the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History to support the museum’s general expenses, including costs associated with museum operations and an exhibit on Selena.
United States · United States Congress · 15 April 2024
Safeguarding American Workers' Benefits Act This bill modifies identification requirements for taxpayers claiming the child tax credit and the earned income tax credit. Such taxpayers must provide Social Security account numbers for themselves and for dependent children who have not attained age 17.
United States · United States Congress · 15 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 15 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 11 April 2024
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency titled Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review and published on March 8, 2024. The rule establishes requirements to reduce air pollution emissions, including greenhouse gases, from the Crude Oil and Natural Gas source category under the Clean Air Act.
United States · United States Congress · 11 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 11 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 11 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 11 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 2024
Save Our Shrimpers Act This bill prohibits federal funds from being made available to international financial institutions (e.g., the International Monetary Fund) for financing activities related to foreign shrimp farms. The bill also requires an annual report on compliance by U.S. leadership of international financial institutions with policies to oppose financing for certain commodities or minerals. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of the Treasury to condition any provision of federal funds to an international financial institution on the requirement that the funds not be used to finance any activity related to shrimp farming, shrimp processing, or the export of shrimp in any foreign country. Under current law, Treasury must instruct U.S. leadership of international financial institutions to oppose providing financial assistance for the production or extraction of any commodity or mineral for export if (1) the commodity or mineral is in surplus on world markets, and (2) the export of such commodity or mineral will cause substantial injury to U.S. producers of a competing commodity or mineral (or of the same or a similar commodity or mineral). This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to investigate and annually report to Congress on the extent to which U.S. leadership at these institutions have carried out Treasury's instructions.
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 9 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 9 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 9 April 2024
This resolution opposes efforts to place one-sided pressure on Israel regarding Gaza, including calls for an immediate cease-fire. The resolution also (1) expresses that the House of Representatives stands with Israel as it defends itself, and (2) reaffirms Israel's right to self-defense.
United States · United States Congress · 5 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2024
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau titled Credit Card Penalty Fees (Regulation Z) and published on March 15, 2024. The rule lowers the safe-harbor cap on certain credit card late fees. In particular, late fees allowed under safe-harbor provisions must be capped at $8 when charged by a large credit card issuer. This cap is not subject to annual adjustment to reflect inflation.
United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2024
United States · United States Congress · 26 March 2024
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau titled Credit Card Penalty Fees (Regulation Z) and published on March 15, 2024. The rule lowers the safe-harbor cap on certain credit card late fees. In particular, late fees allowed under safe-harbor provisions must be capped at $8 when charged by a large credit card issuer. This cap is not subject to annual adjustment to reflect inflation.
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2024
Commission to Study the Potential Transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution Act This bill establishes a commission to study the potential transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution. Within two years of its first meeting, the commission must submit a report, fundraising plan, and legislative recommendations to Congress and the President. The report must address certain issues, including (1) the impact of the museum on educational and governmental efforts to study and counter anti-Semitism, and (2) financial and legal considerations associated with the potential transfer.
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2024
China Risk Reporting Act This bill requires publicly traded companies to report on specified connections to and reliance on supply chains in specified foreign markets, including China, Taiwan, and Japan. In particular, companies must describe their risk associated with (1) a significant disruption to the economic relations between China and the United States; (2) disruptions resulting from Chinese military action against Taiwan; and (3) exposure to material financial consequences caused by China, the Chinese Communist Party, or firms or other entities operating in China. Companies must also report any actions taken to minimize this risk.
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2024
No Capital Gains Allowance for American Adversaries Act This bill treats gains and dividends derived from transactions involving countries of concern as ordinary income. The bill defines countries of concern to include China (including Hong Kong and Macao and excluding Taiwan), Russia, Belarus, Iran, and North Korea.
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2024
No China in Index Funds Act This bill prohibits index funds from investing in Chinese companies. Index funds with investments in Chinese companies on the date of enactment have 180 days to divest. The bill establishes civil penalties for violations.
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2024
PRC Military and Human Rights Capital Markets Sanctions Act of 2024 This bill prohibits U.S. persons from investing in securities issued by certain sanctioned and otherwise restricted entities, including Chinese military companies and Chinese entities sanctioned for human rights abuses or corruption. The bill establishes divestment deadlines and criminal and civil penalties for violations of the bill.
United States · United States Congress · 13 March 2024
United States · United States Congress · 13 March 2024
Backcountry Aviation Protection Act This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to revise regulations, as necessary, to allow a properly qualified pilot operating an aircraft to conduct a go-around, an inspection pass, a practice approach, or a qualified instrument approach without regard to minimum safe altitude standards. Under current regulations, a person may not operate an aircraft below certain minimum safe altitudes except when necessary for takeoff or landing. The regulations do not include exceptions for situations such as a go-around (i.e., an aborted landing) or a practice approach. Beginning one year after the bill's enactment, if the FAA has not published final regulations as required by the bill, the FAA may not take an enforcement action against a person related to a go-around, inspection pass, or practice approach. The bill specifies that the FAA has the burden of proof with respect to enforcement actions to prove each element of the offense and the inapplicability of each exception to the offense.
United States · United States Congress · 13 March 2024
United States · United States Congress · 11 March 2024
United States · United States Congress · 7 March 2024
Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act This bill requires the Department of Justice to report on (1) targeted attacks on law enforcement officers, (2) the feasibility of incorporating such attacks into existing crime reporting systems, and (3) the mental health resources that are available to law enforcement officers.
United States · United States Congress · 7 March 2024
United States · United States Congress · 6 March 2024
United States · United States Congress · 6 March 2024
This resolution condemns any action by Congress or a presidential administration to federalize Texas electricity markets. It also recognizes the role and responsibilities of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
United States · United States Congress · 5 March 2024
LNG Coordination Act of 2024 This bill establishes a process to coordinate the authorities of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Department of Energy, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the Coast Guard with respect to liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities, other than peak shaving facilities (e.g., facilities that reduce LNG demand spikes). First, the bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish and convene a Liquefied Natural Gas Regulatory Safety Working Group through the National Center of Excellence for Liquefied Natural Gas Safety. The working group must evaluate the authorities of each entity pertaining to the siting and design, construction, operation and maintenance, and operational and process safety regulations of LNG facilities. Next, the working group must negotiate an agreement between the entities to establish procedures for (1) applying their respective authorities in a manner that ensures that LNG facilities are safe and in the public interest; (2) resolving conflicts concerning overlapping jurisdiction; and (3) avoiding conflicting or duplicative regulation, inspection protocols, and reporting obligations. Within two years, the entities must enter into agreements with respect to best practices and individual agency safety oversight and enforcement responsibilities regarding LNG facilities, other than peak shaving facilities.
United States · United States Congress · 5 March 2024
United States · United States Congress · 5 March 2024
United States · United States Congress · 5 March 2024
Let Injured Americans Be Legally Empowered Act or the LIABLE Act This bill prohibits COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers from being immune under federal law from lawsuits relating to their vaccines. Specifically, the bill prohibits any federal law from providing immunity for COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers from civil suits or liability, or limiting liability, with respect to the administration or use of their vaccines. Additionally, individuals may not be precluded from bringing a civil suit against a COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer because the individual sought or received compensation through specified federal vaccine injury compensation programs, nor does the bill preclude individuals from seeking compensation through these programs. The bill applies to vaccine administrations that occur before, on, or after the bill's date of enactment.
United States · United States Congress · 29 February 2024
Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act This bill excludes compensation received for a military service-connected disability from a veteran's income when determining eligibility for assistance under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The CDBG program provides grants to urban communities for development activities focused on revitalizing neighborhoods, economic development, and providing improved community facilities and services. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on how service-connected disability compensation is treated when determining eligibility for all programs administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
United States · United States Congress · 29 February 2024
United States · United States Congress · 29 February 2024
This resolution recognizes and thanks the courageous men and women who participated in the Afghanistan evacuation in 2021, rescuing over 17,000 citizens and Afghan allies.
United States · United States Congress · 29 February 2024
Save our Allies Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Chad Robichaux, Sarah Verardo, Tim Kennedy, Kevin Rourke, Sean Gabler, Dave Johnson, and Dennis Price, in recognition of their exceptional efforts and selfless dedication during the Afghanistan evacuation in 2021, which led to the safe evacuation of over 17,000 people from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Following the presentation of the gold medal, the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research.