S. 5140 proposes to extend the term of the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery from 5 years to 10 years. This change amends an existing section of the CARES Act, which was originally designed to provide oversight and accountability for the use of pandemic recovery...

H. R. 6798, introduced in the 118th Congress, seeks to provide internet services at residences owned or leased by the United States Government in foreign countries for the benefit of Department of State personnel. The bill amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of...

S. 385 amends the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to establish grant programs aimed at supporting Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations. It allows the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Office of Native Hawaiian...

The Public Buildings Accountability Act of 2023 (H. R. 6254) mandates that the Comptroller General of the United States conduct a comprehensive review of the Public Buildings Service. This review will focus on analyzing the management, staffing, and funding aspects of the...

H.R. 9421 is a legislative act that designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 108 North Main Street in Bucoda, Washington, as the "Mayor Rob Gordon Post Office." This means that all references to this postal office in laws, maps, and official documents...

H. R. 8219 is a bill that calls for the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine if certain land in Lahaina, Maui County, Hawaii, is suitable to become a National Heritage Area. The study will involve coordination with local and state organizations and...

H. R. 7599 proposes to change the Social Security Act to allow more hospitals to qualify as rural emergency hospitals within the Medicare program. This bill intends to expand the eligibility criteria by permitting hospitals that met specific conditions at any time between...

H. R. 7475 is a bill that aims to hold the government accountable for the costs related to unused construction materials meant for building a border wall along the United States-Mexico border. It mandates that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conduct a study to...

H. R. 9927 is a bill that aims to terminate the Shelter and Services Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). It prohibits any future federal funding from being authorized or made available to FEMA's Shelter and Services Program or any similar program....

The Stop Government Rewards Enriching Executives in the District Act of 2024, also known as the Stop GREED Act of 2024, proposes changes to title 38 of the United States Code. This bill aims to limit the ability of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to...

H. R. 8569 is a bill that aims to prevent the use of Federal funds to supply the chief executive officer of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority with a passenger vehicle or a personal driver. The bill, titled the “No Private Rides Act,” was introduced in the House of...

The bill H.R. 7003 proposes to amend and extend the National Landslide Preparedness Act. It makes several changes to existing sections, including clarifying the language used, adding the NASA Administrator to a group within the Act, and extending deadlines from 2024 to 2029....

S. 3648, titled the “Helping Eliminate Limitations for Prompt Response and Recovery Act” or the “HELP Response and Recovery Act,” seeks to make changes to the Post-Katrina Management Reform Act of 2006. The bill, introduced by Mr. Peters and Mr. Kennedy, specifically aims to...

H.R. 9271, known as the “Telehealth Access for Tribal Communities Act of 2024,” is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to amend the Social Security Act. It aims to make permanent certain telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program, specifically for services provided by...

H.R. 9421 proposes to name the United States Postal Service facility located at 108 North Main Street in Bucoda, Washington, the "Mayor Rob Gordon Post Office." This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on August 27, 2024, by Ms. Perez and several other...

H.R. 9979, also known as the "Scientific External Process for Educated Review of Therapeutics Act of 2024," aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to create a process for science-focused drug development meetings. These meetings, led by qualified third...

H. R. 6781 aims to change the Marine Debris Act by extending the funding for the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This extension would provide funding for the program through fiscal years 2018 to 2028, ensuring continued efforts to...

H.R. 6254 is a bill that requires the Comptroller General of the United States to examine the Public Buildings Service. This review must be completed within one year and presented to Congress. The review focuses on the management and operation of real estate programs,...

H.R. 1166 aims to strengthen the powers under the Defense Production Act of 1950, particularly in dealing with public health emergencies. The bill introduces amendments to prioritize the production and allocation of essential medical supplies during such emergencies. It...

H.R. 8671 proposes changes to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to create the Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program. This program will allow analysts within the Department of Homeland Security, including those in the Secret Service's Office of Strategic Intelligence and...

H. R. 7792 proposes that the Director of the Office of Management and Budget create a separate and unique classification code for janitorial services in health care facilities. The bill aims to update the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) within 180 days...

H.R. 152, titled the "Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act," aims to improve the process of collecting and assessing information after disasters. It proposes amending the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 to create a study for making information collection more efficient and less...

S. CON. RES. 1 extends the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. This resolution allows the committee to continue making arrangements for the President-elect's and Vice President-elect's inauguration. Additionally, it authorizes the continued use...

The resolution, S. RES. 580, expresses the Senate's opposition to the use of congressional earmarks, which allow lawmakers to direct taxpayer funds to specific local projects. It highlights concerns that earmarks lead to wasteful spending and contribute to the nation's rising debt. The...

H. R. 8271, also known as the "Showing Up for Students Act," aims to allocate additional funds for the Office for Civil Rights within the Department of Education. The bill proposes an appropriation of $280,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, with these...

H.R. 6254, titled the "Public Buildings Accountability Act of 2023," directs the Comptroller General to conduct a comprehensive review of the Public Buildings Service within one year of the bill's enactment. The review will examine the administration and management of real...