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Bill· SS. 4753 (118th)open

Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 2024

Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 This bill generally reduces restrictions on the federal permitting process for mineral and energy projects. The bill revises the judicial review process for these projects, including by setting a 150-day deadline for filing civil actions seeking judicial review of a federal agency decision to grant or deny authorization of energy or mineral projects. The bill establishes deadlines for acting on applications for various energy and mineral projects. For example, the bill sets deadlines for the review of (1) federal coal lease applications, and (2) right-of-way applications with respect to renewable energy projects on public land. From 2025 to 2029, the Department of the Interior must hold at least one offshore wind lease sale and at least one offshore oil and gas lease sale per year.  The bill also revises electric transmission requirements, including by (1) expanding the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC's) authority to include issuing a permit for the construction or modification of certain types of interstate electricity infrastructure without a specified Department of Energy (DOE) designation, and (2) requiring the assessment of the reliability impacts of certain proposed federal regulations. The bill also sets a deadline for DOE to approve or deny certain liquefied natural gas export applications. If DOE does not meet the deadline, applications will be deemed approved. The bill authorizes FERC to extend the deadline for beginning construction for certain hydropower projects that were licensed by FERC.

Bill· HRH.R. 8997 (118th)open

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 2024

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 This bill provides FY2025 appropriations for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy (DOE), and several independent agencies. The bill provides appropriations for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, including for Investigations, Construction, Mississippi River and Tributaries, Operation and Maintenance, the Regulatory Program, the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program, Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies, Expenses, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Program. The bill provides appropriations to the Department of the Interior for the Central Utah Project and the Bureau of Reclamation. The bill provides appropriations to DOE for energy programs, including Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy; Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response; Electricity; Grid Deployment; Nuclear Energy; Fossil Energy and Carbon Management; Naval Petroleum and Oil Shale Reserves; the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve; the Energy Information Administration; Non-Defense Environmental Cleanup; the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund; Science; Nuclear Waste Disposal; Technology Transitions; Clean Energy Demonstrations; the Advanced Research Projects Agency—Energy; the Title 17 Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program; the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program; the Tribal Energy Loan Guarantee Program; Indian Energy Policy and Programs; Departmental Administration; and the Office of the Inspector General. The bill also provides appropriations to DOE for Atomic Energy Defense Activities of the National Nuclear Security Administration, Environmental and Other Defense Activities, and the Power Marketing Administrations. The bill provides appropriations to several independent agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Bill· HRH.R. 8995 (118th)open

Baby Changing on Board Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 2024

Baby Changing on Board Act This bill requires Amtrak passenger rail trains to have a baby changing table in each Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990-compliant restroom. The bill applies to passenger rail trains that are (1) owned and operated by Amtrak, and (2) solicited for purchase after the bill's enactment for use by Amtrak.

Bill· HRH.R. 9024 (118th)open

Extreme Weather and Heat Response Modernization Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 2024

Extreme Weather and Heat Response Modernization Act This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to specifically address extreme heat in hazard mitigation and disaster recovery, including reviewing the time frame for when extreme weather is an emergency or major disaster. FEMA must issue guidance relating to hazard mitigation and disaster recovery for extreme heat or extreme temperature events. FEMA must also convene an advisory panel to review its process for determining when an emergency- or disaster-causing incident begins and ends. Additionally, FEMA must conduct a study on the impacts of extreme heat, recommend guidance on mitigating and responding to extreme heat, and submit a report to Congress on these actions. The bill also authorizes FEMA to consider extreme heat preparedness and mitigation projects eligible under its Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

Bill· HRH.R. 8870 (118th)referred

To rename the portion of United States Highway 75 between President George Bush Turnpike and United States Highway 380 as the "U.S. Congressman and Prisoner of War Sam Johnson Memorial Highway".

United States · United States Congress · 27 June 2024

This bill renames the portion of U.S. Highway 75 between President George Bush Turnpike and U.S. Highway 380 as the U.S. Congressman and Prisoner of War Sam Johnson Memorial Highway. Currently, this portion of the highway is designated as the Sam Johnson Highway.

Bill· HRH.R. 8812 (118th)open

Water Resources Development Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 25 June 2024

Water Resources Development Act of 2024 This bill authorizes, deauthorizes, and modifies various water resources feasibility studies and projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, such as studies or projects to  •    make certain waterways more navigable, •    reduce flood and storm damage, •    restore aquatic ecosystems, •    maintain ports and harbors, •    support water supply and storage projects, •    construct water and wastewater infrastructure, •    manage recreational sites and facilities, •    rehabilitate dams, and •    support other water resources infrastructure.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1317 (118th)referred

Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 24 through July 3, 2024, as "National Tire Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of "National Tire Safety Week" to educate American motorists about the importance of proper tire care and maintenance.

United States · United States Congress · 25 June 2024

This resolution supports the designation of National Tire Safety Week; expresses strong support for the efforts to reduce tire-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries; and encourages the people of the United States to educate themselves and others on the importance of regularly inspecting and maintaining a vehicle's tires.

Bill· HRH.R. 8786 (118th)referred

PIFAA

United States · United States Congress · 18 June 2024

Bill· HRH.R. 8752 (118th)open

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 2024

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025 This bill provides FY2025 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to DHS for Departmental Management, Intelligence, Situational Awareness, and Oversight, including the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management; the Management Directorate; Intelligence, Analysis, and Situational Awareness; and the Office of Inspector General. In addition, the bill provides appropriations for Security, Enforcement, and Investigations, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Transportation Security Administration, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the U.S. Secret Service. The bill provides appropriations for Protection, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery, including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The bill provides appropriations for Research, Development, Training, and Services, including U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, the Science and Technology Directorate, and the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office. The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Bill· HRH.R. 8770 (118th)referred

Cybersecurity Clinics Grant Program Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 2024

Cybersecurity Clinics Grant Program Act This bill directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to award grants to fund university-based cybersecurity clinics at junior or community colleges, historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and other minority-serving institutions.

Bill· HRH.R. 8692 (118th)referred

Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayers Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 June 2024

The Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayers Act This bill directs Amtrak to comply with federal open meeting requirements under the Government in the Sunshine Act (i.e., the Sunshine Act), with exceptions. Under the bill, certain open meeting requirements do not apply when a majority of the members of the Amtrak Board of Directors meet to discuss official business and (1) no formal or informal vote or other official action is taken at the meeting, and (2) those present at the meeting are board members or board employees. Under these circumstances, Amtrak must make publicly available a (1) list of the individuals present at the meeting; and (2) summary of the matters discussed at the meeting, including the key issues. The bill includes an exclusion from these requirements for any matter the board properly determines may be withheld from the public under provisions of the Sunshine Act. If the board properly determines a matter may be withheld from the public, the board must provide a public summary of the matter that includes as much general information as possible. Further, Amtrak must brief Congress annually on the board's activities.

Bill· HRH.R. 8689 (118th)referred

Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 June 2024

Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act This bill requires Amtrak to publicly disclose any performance-based bonus compensation paid to an Amtrak executive. Specifically, at least 30 days before awarding performance-based bonus compensation to an Amtrak executive, Amtrak must brief Congress on (1) the proposed bonus, and (2) the criteria and metrics used to calculate the bonus. Further, Amtrak must publish in the Federal Register (1) a notice of any bonus compensation awarded to an executive (within 30 days after awarding the bonus), and (2) the criteria and metrics used to calculate the bonus.

Bill· SS. 4492 (118th)referred

Amtrak Transparency Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 June 2024

Amtrak Transparency Act This bill increases Amtrak's open meeting and public disclosure requirements. Specifically, the Amtrak Board of Directors must comply with federal open meeting requirements under the Government in the Sunshine Act. In addition, at least 30 days prior to the board convening, the board must publicly post an announcement of the meeting and the anticipated meeting agenda. The board must also annually convene a meeting to which state departments of transportation with long-distance routes or state-supported routes are invited to participate. Further, Amtrak must publicly disclose the discretionary bonus compensation paid to an Amtrak officer or non-bargaining unit employee. Upon request, Amtrak must also disclose to a state or the State-Amtrak Intercity Passenger Rail Committee vendor agreements of $250,000 or more for certain services on state-supported routes.

Bill· HRH.R. 8662 (118th)referred

TSA Commuting Fairness Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 June 2024

TSA Commuting Fairness Act This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to submit to Congress a study on the feasibility of treating as on-duty hours the time TSA employees working at airport locations spend traveling between regular duty locations, airport parking lots, and bus and transit stops.

Bill· HRH.R. 8655 (118th)open

Federal Air Marshal Enhancing Airport Security Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 7 June 2024

Federal Air Marshal Enhancing Airport Security Act of 2024 This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration to direct the Federal Air Marshal Service to develop a plan to address roles of federal air marshals (beyond inflight security) at certain airports. The plan must address the federal law enforcement role of federal air marshals to ensure airport aviation security. Congress must be briefed on the plan. 

Bill· HRH.R. 8658 (118th)open

Emerging Digital Identity Ecosystem Report Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 7 June 2024

Emerging Digital Identity Ecosystem Report Act of 2024 This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration to submit a report to Congress on digital identity ecosystems and the homeland security value of these ecosystems in the transportation sector.

Bill· SS. 4478 (118th)referred

SAFE Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2024

Bill· HRH.R. 8631 (118th)open

Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2024

Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act of 2024 This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using appropriated funds to procure a battery produced by certain Chinese entities. This prohibition begins on October 1, 2027. The bill allows DHS to waive the prohibition if DHS assesses in the affirmative all of the following: the batteries to be procured do not pose a risk to U.S. national security, data, or infrastructure; the entity that produced such batteries does not satisfy the criteria for listing under Section 1260H of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (i.e., designation as a Chinese military company) or Public Law 117-78 (i.e., goods produced using forced labor in China, especially the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region); and  there is no available alternative to procure batteries that are of similar or better cost and quality and that are produced by an entity not specified in this bill. DHS may also waive the prohibition upon a determination that the batteries to be procured are for the sole purpose of research, evaluation, training, testing, or analysis. The bill requires DHS to notify Congress within 15 days after granting a waiver under this bill.

Bill· HRH.R. 8613 (118th)referred

NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 June 2024

NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act This bill provides statutory authority for a research and development partnership between the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Specifically, the bill requires USDA and NSF to enter into a memorandum of understanding to support cross-cutting and collaborative research and development that furthers the missions of both agencies. Through the partnership, USDA and NSF may conduct research in a variety of focus areas (e.g., rural economic revitalization), promote multi-agency and cross-sector data sharing, support research infrastructure, and organize education and training initiatives.

Bill· SS. 4452 (118th)referred

Tristan's Law

United States · United States Congress · 4 June 2024

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1276 (118th)passed

Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

United States · United States Congress · 4 June 2024

This resolution elects Representative Thomas R. Suozzi (New York) to the Committee on the Budget; Representative Kweisi Mfume (Maryland) to the Committee on Foreign Affairs; and Representative Christopher R. Deluzio (Pennsylvania) to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Bill· HRH.R. 8608 (118th)referred

SAFE Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 June 2024

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