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Bill· HRH.R. 8594 (118th)referred

Stop the Scam Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 June 2024

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1268 (118th)referred

Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 2 through June 8, 2024, as "National Trailer Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Trailer Safety Week to educate American motorists about the importance of proper towing techniques and maintenance.

United States · United States Congress · 3 June 2024

This resolution supports the designation of National Trailer Safety Week and expresses strong support for efforts to increase awareness of the importance of being committed to trailer safety.

Bill· HRH.R. 8569 (118th)referred

No Private Rides Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 May 2024

Bill· SS. 4387 (118th)referred

VALID Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 2024

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1245 (118th)referred

Recognizing "National Public Works Week".

United States · United States Congress · 21 May 2024

This resolution supports National Public Works Week and encourages the people of the United States to recognize workers in the public works industry for their contributions in protecting the country’s health, safety, and quality of life.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1247 (118th)referred

Recognizing the importance of "National Safe Boating Week".

United States · United States Congress · 21 May 2024

This resolution recognizes the importance of National Safe Boating Week and calls on federal, state, and local partners to continue to observe the week with appropriate programs and activities.

Law· SS. 4367 (118th)enacted

Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 20 May 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, support water supply and storage projects, reduce flood and storm damage, restore aquatic ecosystems and conserve fish and wildlife, maintain ports and harbors, manage recreational sites and facilities, rehabilitate dams, construct water and wastewater infrastructure, and  support other water resources infrastructure.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1241 (118th)referred

Calling for the establishment of a comprehensive, long-term development program to rebuild the Republic of Haiti.

United States · United States Congress · 17 May 2024

This resolution marks 220 years of Haitian independence. Further, the resolution expresses the sense that Congress should establish the Louverture Investment Plan, a 10-year, $50 billion development program to rebuild Haiti with the goals of stabilizing the country, strengthening democratic and judiciary institutions, investing in critical infrastructure, spurring economic growth, and improving opportunities for women and youth.

Bill· HRH.R. 8374 (118th)referred

Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 14 May 2024

Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2024 This bill prohibits federal regulation of the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk or milk products packaged for direct human consumption under specified circumstances. Specifically, the prohibition applies if such products (1) would be considered in violation of federal law solely because they are unpasteurized; (2) are allowed by the state of origin to be distributed for direct human consumption by any means; (3) are produced, packaged, and moved in compliance with the laws of such state; and (4) are moved from the state of origin with the intent to transport them to another state that allows the distribution of such products for direct human consumption.

Bill· HRH.R. 8379 (118th)referred

ETA Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 14 May 2024

Bill· HRH.R. 8357 (118th)referred

BUILD Veterans Businesses Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 10 May 2024

Better Utilizing Infrastructure for Lasting Development of Veterans Businesses Act of 2024 or the BUILD Veterans Businesses Act of 2024 This bill requires a specified percentage of certain federal-aid highway and public transportation funds to be expended through veteran-owned small businesses. Further, the Department of Transportation (DOT) must establish minimum requirements and criteria for states to use in (1) certifying businesses that qualify as a veteran-owned small business; and (2) reporting to DOT on veteran-owned small business awards, commitments, and achievement.  

Bill· SS. 4299 (118th)referred

She DRIVES Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 May 2024

Bill· SS. 4315 (118th)referred

Baby Changing on Board Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 May 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· SS. 4320 (118th)referred

A bill to provide for the establishment of the Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation Advisory Committee.

United States · United States Congress · 9 May 2024

This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish the Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation Advisory Committee. The committee must advise DOT and the Federal Aviation Administration on matters and policies related to promoting the recruitment, retention, employment, education, training, career advancement, and well-being of women in the aviation industry and aviation-focused federal civil service positions. Members of the committee must include individuals representing aviation-related businesses (e.g., aircraft manufacturers, air carriers, and airport owners), public and private aviation labor organizations, institutions of higher education, flight schools, and nonprofit organizations within the aviation industry. All activities carried out by the committee must be in response to written terms of work from DOT or activities approved by the committee. The committee must submit annual reports to DOT and Congress that include (1) findings and associated recommendations for legislative and administrative actions, and (2) planned activities of the committee and proposed terms of work.

Bill· SS. 4319 (118th)referred

A bill to provide for progress reports on the national transition plan related to a fluorine-free firefighting foam.

United States · United States Congress · 9 May 2024

This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to submit regular progress reports to Congress on the development and implementation of a national transition plan related to fluorine-free firefighting foam. (Fluorine-free foams do not contain any perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS.) Specifically, the FAA reports must include information on the development and implementation of a national transition plan for a fluorine-free firefighting foam that meets certain performance standards for use at Part 139 airports (Part 139 airports include airports that serve scheduled and unscheduled air carrier operations for aircraft with more than 30 seats or serve scheduled air carrier operations for aircraft with 10-30 seats.) The reports must also include a comprehensive list of the amount of firefighting foam that contains PFAS at each Part 139 airport. Further, the reports must assess the progress in providing airports that are not Part 139 airports and local authorities with responsibility for inspection and oversight with guidance relating to the use of fluorine-free firefighting foam at such airports.  The FAA must submit a progress report to Congress every 180 days until the FAA completes the development and implementation of the national transition plan. 

Law· HRH.R. 8289 (118th)enacted

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024, Part II

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 2024

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024, Part II This bill temporarily extends specific Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs and activities through May 17, 2024. For example, the bill extends the FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) pilot programs (e.g., the UAS Test Site Program and the UAS remote detection and identification pilot program), weather reporting programs, and Remote Tower Pilot Program. The bill also extends the authorization for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). (This program provides grants for planning, development, and noise compatibility projects at or associated with certain public-use airports.) Further, the bill extends through May 17, 2024, the FAA's authority for expenditures from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (AATF) and to collect various taxes and fees to fund the AATF, including taxes on aviation fuel and airline tickets. (The AATF is the primary funding source for all major FAA accounts that fund federal aviation programs, with the remainder coming from general fund appropriations.) The bill also extends through May 17, 2024, the authority of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to take certain actions to mitigate a credible threat to certain facilities or assets from a UAS. These include certain facilities that are located in the United States and identified as high-risk and a potential target for unlawful UAS activity. 

Bill· SS. 4247 (118th)referred

No Subsidies for Wealthy Universities Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 2024

No Subsidies for Wealthy Universities Act This bill limits the indirect costs that are allowable under federal research awards to institutions of higher education (IHEs) with endowments above specified thresholds. (Generally, indirect costs represent expenses that are not specific to a research project but are needed to maintain the infrastructure and administrative support for federally funded research.) Specifically, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) must annually collect information regarding the endowments of each IHE that has entered into a program participation agreement with the Department of Education. With this collected information, NCES must identify and make lists of (1) each IHE with an endowment of more than $5 billion, and (2) each IHE with an endowment of more than $2 billion (but not more than $5 billion). NCES must submit these lists to the Office of Management and Budget, which must then distribute the lists to federal agencies, Congress, and the public. The bill establishes the following limits on the indirect costs allowable under federal research awards: for an IHE with an endowment of more than $5 billion, the IHE is prohibited from using these awards for indirect costs; for an IHE with an endowment of more than $2 billion (but not more than $5 billion), the IHE is limited to an indirect cost rate of 8%; and for all other IHEs, an indirect cost rate of 15%. The Government Accountability Office must annually report to Congress on indirect cost reimbursement on federal research awards for IHEs.

Bill· SS. 4249 (118th)referred

FUEL Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 2024

Fuel Utilization for Enhanced Logistics Act or the FUEL Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to study the energy supply, logistics networks, and infrastructure that support access to operational energy by the Armed Forces in the Indo-Pacific region. Under the bill, operational energy means the energy required for training, moving, and sustaining military forces and weapons platforms for military operations (including energy used by tactical power systems and generators and weapons platforms). Based on the findings of the study, DOD must develop a strategy to secure access to operational energy for the Armed Forces in the Indo-Pacific region. DOD must report to Congress on the findings of the study, the strategy developed as a result of the study, and any recommendations for legislative or administrative actions to support such strategy. 

Bill· HRH.R. 8224 (118th)referred

No Subsidies for Wealthy Universities Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 2024

No Subsidies for Wealthy Universities Act This bill limits the indirect costs that are allowable under federal research awards to institutions of higher education (IHEs) with endowments above specified thresholds. (Generally, indirect costs represent expenses that are not specific to a research project but are needed to maintain the infrastructure and administrative support for federally funded research.) Specifically, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) must annually collect information regarding the endowments of each IHE that has entered into a program participation agreement with the Department of Education. With this collected information, NCES must identify and make lists of (1) each IHE with an endowment of more than $5 billion, and (2) each IHE with an endowment of more than $2 billion (but not more than $5 billion). NCES must submit these lists to the Office of Management and Budget, which must then distribute the lists to federal agencies, Congress, and the public. The bill establishes the following limits on the indirect costs allowable under federal research awards: for an IHE with an endowment of more than $5 billion, the IHE is prohibited from using these awards for indirect costs; for an IHE with an endowment of more than $2 billion (but not more than $5 billion), the IHE is limited to an indirect cost rate of 8%; and for all other IHEs, an indirect cost rate of 15%. The Government Accountability Office must annually report to Congress on indirect cost reimbursement on federal research awards for IHEs.

Bill· HRH.R. 8213 (118th)referred

End DWI Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 1 May 2024

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1179 (118th)referred

Expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

United States · United States Congress · 29 April 2024

This resolution (1) expresses support for the designation of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month; (2) recognizes that motorcyclists have a right to the road and that all motorists should safely share the roadways; and (3) encourages rider safety education, training, and proper gear.

Bill· HRH.R. 8120 (118th)referred

Motorist Tax Abuse Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 April 2024

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