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Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]

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Bill· SS. 4826 (118th)referred

Audit the IRS Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 July 2024

Audit the IRS Act  This bill prohibits an individual who has a seriously delinquent tax debt from being appointed, or continue serving, as an officer or employee of the Internal Revenue Service.  

Bill· SS. 4825 (118th)referred

SHUSH Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 July 2024

Bill· SS. 4792 (118th)referred

Countering CCP Drones and Supporting Drones for Law Enforcement Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 2024

Countering CCP Drones and Supporting Drones for Law Enforcement Act This bill prohibits the sale or operation in the United States of certain drone models manufactured in China, and authorizes funding for state and local law enforcement to purchase and use approved drones.  Specifically, the bill requires the inclusion of certain equipment and software produced by the Chinese drone makers Shenzhen Da-Jiang Innovations Sciences and Technologies Company Limited (DJI Technologies) and Autel Robotics on a list of equipment determined by the Federal Communications Commission to pose an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security. Current law prohibits the sale or operation in the U.S. of any new equipment on the list. Under the bill, DJI Technologies and Autel Robotics would be prohibited from marketing or selling any drone model released after the addition of the companies to the list.  The bill also temporarily authorizes the Department of Transportation to award grants to state and local law enforcement for the purchase and use of drones not manufactured or assembled in, or containing software or critical components from, specified foreign countries of concern.   Finally, the bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to consider, through annual review of its list of Chinese military companies, whether any company that manufactures drones should be included in that list. Under current law, DOD is required to publish and annually update a list of companies that are owned or controlled by, or acting on behalf of, the Chinese military. 

Bill· SS. 4695 (118th)referred

BOWSER Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 2024

Bringing Oversight to Washington and Safety to Every Resident Act or the BOWSER Act This bill repeals the District of Columbia (DC) Home Rule Act one year after the bill's enactment. (The DC Home Rule Act provides a charter for the local government of the District of Columbia authorizing DC officials to legislate, conduct elections, and otherwise govern over local affairs.)

Bill· SS. 4659 (118th)referred

Debt-to-GDP Transparency and Stabilization Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 July 2024

Debt-to-GDP Transparency and Stabilization Act This bill requires the President's annual budget and congressional budget resolutions to include the ratio of the public debt to the estimated gross domestic product. 

Bill· SS. 4661 (118th)referred

Improper Payments Transparency Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 July 2024

Improper Payments Transparency Act This bill requires the President's annual budget to include specified information regarding improper payment amounts and rates for programs and activities at certain federal agencies. (An improper payment  is any payment that should not have been made or that was made in an incorrect amount, including an overpayment or underpayment, under a statutory, contractual, administrative, or other legally applicable requirement.) Specifically, the President's budget must include (1) a narrative description, including a detailed explanation of why any improper payment amounts and rates occurred and related trends for programs and activities; and (2) corrective actions and steps the agencies will take to address improper payment amount and rate issues. 

Bill· SS. 4621 (118th)referred

No Tax on Tips Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2024

No Tax on Tips Act  This bill allows a deduction from gross income (above-the-line tax deduction) for cash tips received by a taxpayer. 

Bill· SS. 4590 (118th)referred

TRADE SAFE Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 June 2024

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 732 (118th)passed

A resolution celebrating the 247th anniversary of the creation of the flag of the United States and expressing support for the Pledge of Allegiance.

United States · United States Congress · 13 June 2024

This resolution celebrates the 247th anniversary of the creation of the U.S. flag and recognizes that the Pledge of Allegiance has been a valuable part of life for the people of the United States for generations. The resolution also defends the constitutionality of the pledge.

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.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 92 (118th)referred

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule".

United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2024

Bill· SS. 4478 (118th)referred

SAFE Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2024

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 722 (118th)passed

A resolution expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the acts of heroism and valor by the members of the United States Armed Forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and commending those individuals for leadership and bravery in an operation that helped bring an end to World War II.

United States · United States Congress · 4 June 2024

This resolution recognizes the 80th anniversary of the amphibious landing of the Allies on June 6, 1944 (i.e., D-Day), at Normandy, France, during World War II.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 717 (118th)referred

A resolution calling on the Biden Administration to pursue censure of Iran at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), refer the issue to the United Nations Security Council, and reaffirm that all measures will be taken to prevent the regime in Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

United States · United States Congress · 3 June 2024

This resolution reaffirms that the United States will take all necessary measures to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and supports the imposition of robust sanctions on Iran and those involved in its nuclear and missile programs. The resolution also condemns Iran's continued obstruction of basic monitoring and verification activities by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and calls on the Biden Administration to pursue a resolution at the IAEA to formally censure Iran for its noncompliance with the Comprehensive Safeguard Agreement.

Bill· SS. 4408 (118th)referred

ARM Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2024

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 707 (118th)passed

A resolution recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month as a time to celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to the society and culture of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2024

This resolution recognizes the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month as a time to celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to American society and culture. The resolution also calls on elected officials, faith leaders, and civil society leaders to condemn and combat antisemitism.

Bill· SS. 4433 (118th)referred

BOLSTER Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2024

Bill· SS. 4387 (118th)referred

VALID Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 2024

Bill· SS. 4374 (118th)referred

SENIOR Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 May 2024

Bill· SS. 4344 (118th)referred

RIFLE Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 May 2024

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 690 (118th)passed

A resolution supporting the designation of May 15, 2024, as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day" to raise awareness about the increasing number of fraudulent scams targeted at seniors in the United States, to encourage the implementation of policies to prevent those scams from happening, and to improve protections from those scams for seniors.

United States · United States Congress · 15 May 2024

This resolution expresses support for the designation of May 15, 2024, as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day and encourages the development of policies that help prevent scams targeting older adults.