United States · United States Congress · 24 January 2025
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies serve as a private economic and social support system, providing benefits to their members is necessary to support the charitable and fraternal activities of the volunteer chapters, and their work should continue to be promoted.
United States · United States Congress · 23 January 2025
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 This bill revises requirements for milk provided by the National School Lunch Program of the Department of Agriculture (USDA). Currently, schools participating in the program must provide milk that is consistent with the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans; USDA regulations require milk to be fat-free or low-fat and allow milk to be flavored or unflavored. The bill modifies these restrictions and instead permits schools to offer students whole, reduced-fat, low-fat, and fat-free flavored and unflavored milk. The milk that is offered may be organic or nonorganic. Further, schools currently must provide a substitute for fluid milk, on receipt of a written statement from a licensed physician, for students whose disability restricts their diet. Under the bill, a parent or legal guardian may also provide the written statement. In addition, schools currently participating in the program must provide meals that meet certain nutrition requirements; USDA regulations require that the average saturated fat content of the meals offered must be less than 10% of the total calories. Under the bill, fluid milk is excluded from the saturated fat content calculation; milk fat included in any fluid milk provided by the program must not be considered saturated fat for the purposes of measuring compliance with USDA regulations.
United States · United States Congress · 21 January 2025
Increased TSP Access Act of 2025 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to modify the certification process for Technical Service Providers (TSPs) at the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) by establishing an approval process for nonfederal certifying entities and a streamlined certification process for TSPs that hold certain specialty certifications. As background, TSPs are third-party service providers, such as private businesses, Indian tribes, and nonprofit organizations, that work on behalf of customers to offer planning, design, and implementation services that meet NRCS criteria. The bill specifies that USDA must ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, third-party providers with expertise in the technical aspects of conservation practice design, implementation, and evaluation are eligible to become approved TSPs. USDA must provide a streamlined certification process for TSPs who hold appropriate specialty certifications (e.g., certified crop advisors). In determining the eligibility of a nonfederal certifying entity, USDA must consider the ability, experience, expertise, and history of the entity. USDA must decide whether to approve an application submitted by a nonfederal certifying entity to certify TSPs within a specified time period. USDA must also review a TSP's certification by a nonfederal certifying entity within a specified time period. If the certification is satisfactory, USDA must include the TSP on a USDA-maintained registry of certified TSPs. The bill also specifies that TSPs must be paid at rates equivalent to technical assistance provided by USDA. Further, USDA must provide accessible public information on TSPs, including information on funding, certification results, and utilization rates.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 2025
Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's ice hockey team in recognition of the team's achievement at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.
United States · United States Congress · 9 January 2025
Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 This bill makes permanent temporary changes enacted by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) that generally expand eligibility for and increase the amount of the premium tax credit. Currently, eligible taxpayers may be able to claim the premium tax credit, which applies toward the cost of obtaining health insurance through health insurance exchanges. To be eligible for the premium tax credit, a taxpayer’s household income must meet or exceed 100% of the federal poverty level (FPL) and, after 2025, may not exceed 400% of the FPL (maximum income limit). For 2021-2025, the ARPA and IRA eliminated the maximum income limit, which generally expands eligibility for the premium tax credit. Further, under current law, the amount of the premium tax credit is (1) generally the plan premium (conditions apply), minus (2) the taxpayer’s household income multiplied by the applicable percentage. The applicable percentage is a specific percentage that varies depending on which of six income ranges (adjusted for inflation after 2025) the taxpayer’s household income falls within. For 2021-2025, the ARPA and IRA lowered the applicable percentages and eliminated the adjustment of the applicable percentages for inflation, which generally increases the amount of the premium tax credit. The bill makes permanent the elimination of the 400% maximum income limit, the lower applicable percentages, and the elimination of the inflation adjustment for the applicable percentages.
United States · United States Congress · 9 January 2025
Washington, D.C. Admission Act This bill provides for the establishment of the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth, and its admission into the United States. The state is composed of most of the territory of the District of Columbia (DC), excluding a specified area that encompasses the U.S. Capitol, the White House, the U.S. Supreme Court building, federal monuments, and federal office buildings adjacent to the National Mall and the U.S. Capitol. The excluded territory shall be known as the Capital and serve as the seat of the government of the United States, as provided for in Article I of the Constitution. The state may not impose taxes on federal property except as Congress permits. The bill provides for the DC Mayor to issue a proclamation for the first elections to Congress of two Senators and one Representative of the state. The bill eliminates the office of Delegate to the House of Representatives. The bill applies current DC laws to the state. DC judicial proceedings and contractual obligations shall continue under the state’s authority. The bill also provides for specified federal obligations to transfer to the state upon its certification that it has funds and laws in place to assume the obligations. These include maintaining a retirement fund for judges and operating public defender services. The bill establishes a commission that is generally comprised of members who are appointed by DC and federal government officials to advise on an orderly transition to statehood.
United States · United States Congress · 9 January 2025
This resolution (1) mourns the passing of former President Jimmy Carter and extends sympathy to his family; and (2) honors his life, legacy, and contributions to the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 12 September 2024
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that every individual has the right to emergency health care, including abortion care.
United States · United States Congress · 9 September 2024
This resolution congratulates the Michigan Olympians and Paralympians of the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics. The resolution also recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, and support staff who were instrumental in the United States victory.
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 2024
This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3913 Leland Avenue Northwest in Comstock Park, Michigan, as the "Captain Miguel Justin Nava Post Office".
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 2024
This bill requires the Department of the Army, not later than December 31, 2024, to brief Congress on its plans regarding the future role and structure of Multi-Domain Task Forces.
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 2024
This bill requires the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense (DOD), not later than February 1, 2025, to brief Congress on cloud-specific security applications that may be incorporated into the Joint Warfighter Cloud Capability program (i.e., the multiple-award contract vehicle that allows DOD to acquire commercial cloud capabilities and services from commercial cloud service providers).
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 2024
Prioritizing PFAS-Free Cleaning Products Act This bill requires that the Department of Defense, to the maximum extent practicable, only procure cleaning products that are identified by the Safer Choice program or an independent third-party organization that provides certifications in a manner consistent with the Safer Choice program.
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 2024
This bill requires the Department of Defense to carry out a pilot program where it must use classified commercial shared spaces and professionalize industrial security protections for shared sensitive compartmented information facility and subject matter experts.
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 2024
This bill requires the Department of the Army to brief Congress not later than February 1, 2025, on the efforts of the Army to field passive multi-static radar detection technology for mobile counter-UAS systems (i.e., systems or devices capable of lawfully and safely disabling, disrupting, or seizing control of an unmanned aircraft or unmanned aircraft system).
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 2024
This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the Department of the Army should support the implementation of hybrid-electric engine technology within its High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle fleet.
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 2024
Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act of 2024 This bill establishes a new tax credit for investment in any innovative agricultural technology project. The amount of the credit is 30% of such investment. The bill defines innovative agricultural technology project as an agricultural technology or system placed in service before December 31, 2035, and for which the primary purpose is to produce, store, process, and package specialty crops using precision agriculture or controlled environment agriculture.
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 2024
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a Connected Vehicle Cybersecurity Center to enable cost savings and rapid demonstrations by leveraging commercial investments in automotive cybersecurity technology research, development, testing, and manufacturing for passenger automobile, truck, and DOD ground combat and tactical vehicle applications.
United States · United States Congress · 10 July 2024
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. (A journeyman lineworker is a person who builds and maintains electrical power systems.)
United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2024
This resolution states that the House of Representatives recognizes that (1) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) rights are human rights and protected by the U.S. Constitution; (2) LGBTQIA+ Pride Month should be celebrated; and (3) all U.S. citizens should be treated equally regardless of sexual orientation, sex characteristics, or gender identity.
United States · United States Congress · 7 June 2024
This bill designates the outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Cadillac, Michigan, as the Duane E. Dewey Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic or the Duane E. Dewey VA Clinic.
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