WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Budget Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-426) on the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (H.R. 766), which aims to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings. The report was advanced by Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, on March 15, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Summary and Purpose of Legislation H.R. 766, the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act, establishes a mechanism f  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-424) on the Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act (H.R. 6421), which aims to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing. The report was advanced by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, on March 12, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 6421, the "Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-313) on the Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis National Plan To End Parkinson's Act (H.R. 2365), which aims to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a national project to prevent and cure Parkinson's and to be known as the National Parkinson's Project. The report was advanced by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, on Dec. 12, 2023. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R.   more

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-431) on the Protecting America's Distribution Transformer Supply Chain Act (H.R. 4167), which aims to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from changing energy conservation standards for distribution transformers for a certain period. The report was advanced by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, on March 26, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY H.R. 4167, the "Protecting America's Di  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-418) on the Protecting Americans' Data From Foreign Adversaries Act (H.R. 7520), which aims to prohibit data brokers from transferring sensitive data of U.S. individuals to foreign adversaries. The report was advanced by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, on March 11, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY The purpose of the bill is to prohibit data brokers from transferring sensit  more

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-427) on the Guaranteeing Reliable Infrastructure Development Act (H.R. 6185), which aims to require coordination among federal agencies on regulatory actions that affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. The report was advanced by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, on March 19, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 6185, the "Guaranteeing Reliable Infrastructur  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-317) on the Financial Privacy Act (H.R. 5485), which aims to require the Secretary of the Treasury to provide for greater transparency and protections with regard to Bank Secrecy Act reports. The report was advanced by Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, on Dec. 13, 2023. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary Introduced on September 14, 2023, by Representative French Hill, H.R. 5485, the   more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-315) on the FinCEN Oversight and Accountability Act (H.R. 5472), which aims to make improvements to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. The report was advanced by Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, on Dec. 13, 2023. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary Introduced on September 14, 2023, by Representative Warren Davidson, H.R. 5472, the FinCEN Oversight and Accountability Act of 202  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-304) on the Foreign Affiliates Sharing Pilot Program Extension Act (H.R. 5524), which aims to amend the start date of the pilot program on sharing with foreign branches, subsidiaries and affiliates. The report was advanced by Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, on Dec. 11, 2023. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary Introduced on September 18, 2023, by Representative Sylvia Garcia, H.R. 5  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-310) on the Helping Angels Lead Our Startups Act (H.R. 1553), which aims to require the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise rules relating to general solicitation or general advertising to allow for presentations or other communication made by or on behalf of an issuer at certain events. The report was advanced by Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, on Dec. 12, 2023. Here are excerpt  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-312) on the Increasing Investor Opportunities Act (H.R. 2627), which aims to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to prohibit limitations on closed-end companies investing in private funds. The report was advanced by Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, on Dec. 12, 2023. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary Introduced on April 13, 2023, by Representative Ann Wagner, H.R. 2627, t  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-303) on the Protect Small Business And Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act (H.R. 5119), which aims to amend Title 31 of the U.S. Code, to provide small businesses with additional time to file beneficial ownership information. The report was advanced by Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, on Dec. 11, 2023. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary Introduced on August 1, 2023, by Representa  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-311) on the Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act (H.R. 3063), which aims to amend the Federal securities laws to enhance 403(b) plans. The report was advanced by Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, on Dec. 12, 2023. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary Introduced on May 2, 2023, by Representative Frank Lucas, H.R. 3063, the Retirement Fairness for Charities   more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-316) on the Russia and Belarus Financial Sanctions Act (H.R. 5512), which aims to require U.S. financial institutions to ensure entities and persons owned or controlled by the institution comply with financial sanctions on the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus to the same extent as the institution itself. The report was advanced by Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, on Dec. 13, 2023. Here   more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Foreign Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-404) on the Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act (H.R. 6046), which aims to designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization and impose certain sanctions on Ansarallah. The report was advanced by Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, on March 5, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY AND PURPOSE H.R. 6046, the Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act, requires the Secretary of State to designate Ansara  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Foreign Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-406) on the Stop Support for United Nations Relief and Works Agency Act (H.R. 7122), which aims to prohibit aid that will benefit Hamas. The report was advanced by Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, on March 5, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY AND PURPOSE H.R. 7122, the Stop Support for United Nations Relief and Works Agency Act of 2024, prohibits the United States from making any voluntary or assesse  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Homeland Security Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-319) on the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act (H.R. 1516), which aims to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes. The report was advanced by Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, on Dec. 19, 2023. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY H.R. 1516, the "DHS  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Homeland Security Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-320) on the Securing the Cities Improvement Act (H.R. 4403), which aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make improvements to the Securing the Cities program. The report was advanced by Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, on Dec. 19, 2023. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary The "Securing the Cities Improvement Act" amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 by removing the requirement for  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House House Administration Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-318) on the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act (H.R. 3229), which aims to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the prohibition against contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with elections to contributions or donations in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda. The report was advanced by Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, on Dec. 14, 2023. Here are exce  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-307) on the Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act (H.R. 6570), which aims to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to reform certain authorities and to provide greater transparency and oversight. The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on Dec. 11, 2023. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 6570, introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), reauthorizes Section   more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-307) on the Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act (H.R. 6570), which aims to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to reform certain authorities and to provide greater transparency and oversight. The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on Dec. 11, 2023. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) vii. Data Collection, Retention, and Sale Today, data is often referred to as   more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-421) on a bill (H.R. 524), which aims to amend the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to create an exemption for certain shoreline borrow sites. The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on March 12, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Legislation The purpose of H.R. 524 is to amend the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to create an exemption for certain shoreline borrow sites. Back  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-422) on a bill (H.R. 1246), which aims to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian tribes. The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on March 12, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Legislation The purpose of H.R. 1246 is to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes. Back  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-405) on the Bringing Reliable Investment Into Domestic Gulf Energy Production Act (H.R. 5616), which aims to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct certain offshore lease sales. The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on March 5, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 5616 is to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct certain  more

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-430) on a bill (H.R. 1829), which aims to require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona. The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on March 21, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 1829 is to require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-416) on the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act (H.R. 2925), which aims to amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 to provide for security of tenure for use of mining claims for ancillary activities. The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on March 7, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Legislation The purpose of H.R. 2925 is to amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliatio  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-423) on the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act (H.R. 929), which aims to take certain land in the state of Washington into trust for the benefit of the Puyallup Tribe of the Puyallup Reservation. The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on March 12, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 929 is to take certain land in the  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-420) on the Right-of-Way Application Transparency and Accountability Act (H.R. 6011), which aims to direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to notify applicants of the completion status of right-of-way applications under Sec. 501 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 and Sec. 28 of the Mineral Leasing Act. The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkan  more

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-429) on the South Pacific Tuna Treaty Act (H.R. 1792), which aims to amend the South Pacific Tuna Act of 1988. The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on March 21, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Legislation The purpose of H.R. 1792 is to amend the South Pacific Tuna Act of 1988, and for other purposes. Background and Need for Legislation H.R. 1792, the South Pacific  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Oversight and Accountability Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-397) on the Modernizing Government Technology Reform Act (H.R. 5527), which aims to amend Sec. 1078 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2018 to increase the effectiveness of the Technology Modernization Fund. The report was advanced by Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, on Feb. 23, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Summary and Purpose of Legislation H.R. 5527 reforms and reauthorizes  more

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- The House Rules Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-428) on a resolution (H.Res. 1085), which provides consideration for the four bills and two resolutions. The report was advanced by Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pennsylvania, on March 19, 2024. The four bills are the Cutting Green Corruption and Taxes Act (H.R. 1023); Protecting American Energy Production Act (H.R. 1121); Restoring American Energy Dominance Act (H.R. 6009); and Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitti  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Rules Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-314) on a resolution (H.Res. 918) directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach President Biden. The report was advanced by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, on Dec. 12, 2023. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY H. Res. 918, introduced by Rep. Kelly Arms  more

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- The House Rules Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-407) on a resolution (H.Res. 1052), which provides consideration for the Expanding Access to Capital Act (H.R. 2799) and Laken Riley Act (H.R. 7511). The report was advanced by Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, on March 5, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS OF THE RESOLUTION The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2799, the Expanding Access to Capital Act of 2023, under a structured rule. Th  more

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- The House Rules Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-419) on a resolution (H.Res. 1071), which provides consideration for the USE IT Act (H.R. 6276) and a resolution (H.Res. 1065) denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies. The report was advanced by Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Kentucky, on March 11, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS OF THE RESOLUTION The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6276, the USE IT Act of 2023, under a   more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Rules Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-308) on a resolution (H.Res. 922) providing for consideration of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act (H.R. 1147), which aims to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools that participate in the school lunch program under such act to serve whole milk; and the Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act (H.R. 357), which aims to require the head of an agency to issue and sign any rule i  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-306) on the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act (H.R. 6093), which aims to improve the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's weather research, support improvements in weather forecasting and prediction and expand commercial opportunities for the provision of weather data. The report was advanced by Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, on Dec. 11, 2023. Here are   more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Small Business Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-396) on the Agency Accountability Act (H.R. 7103), which aims to amend the Small Business Act to require federal agencies to testify and report on scores received under the scorecard program for evaluating Federal agency compliance with small business contracting goals and to testify for failure to meet government-wide contracting goals. The report was advanced by Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, on Feb. 20, 2024  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Small Business Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-398) on the National SBDC Advisory Board Improvement Act (H.R. 7104), which aims to require the National Small Business Development Center Advisory Board to submit an annual report on the activities of the Board and other information. The report was advanced by Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, on Feb. 23, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * I. Purpose and Bill Summary On January 29, 2024, Rep. Mann along with Rep.  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Small Business Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-399) on the Put America on Commission Act (H.R. 7129), which aims to amend the Small Business Act to establish the Office of Whistleblower Awards. The report was advanced by Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, on Feb. 23, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * I. Purpose and Bill Summary On January 30, 2024, Chairman Williams, along with Representatives Mfume, Luetkemeyer, Stauber, Meuser, Van Duyne, Salazar, Mann, Ellz  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Small Business Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-393) on the WOSB Certification and Opportunity Expansion Act (H.R. 7105), which aims to establish requirements relating to certification of small business concerns owned and controlled by women for certain purposes. The report was advanced by Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, on Feb. 20, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * I. Purpose and Bill Summary On January 29, 2024, Rep. Velazquez and Rep. LaLota introduced H.  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee iissued a report (H.Rpt. 118-410) on the Federal Oversight of Construction Use and Safety Act (H.R. 6260), which aims to provide for certain reviews of the use and safety of federal buildings. The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on March 6, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of Legislation The purpose of H.R. 6260, the Federal Oversight of Construction Use and Safety Act or the FOCUS Act, as  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-411) on the Impact of Crime on Public Building Usage Act (H.R. 6261), which aims to direct the Comptroller General to conduct a review on the impact of crime on public building usage. The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on March 6, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 6261, the Impact of Crime on Public Building Usage Act of 2023,   more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-305) on the Promoting Resilient Buildings Act (H.R. 5473), which aims to amend certain laws relating to disaster recovery and relief with respect to the implementation of building codes. The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on Dec. 11, 2023. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of Legislation The purpose of H.R. 5473, as amended, is to amend certain laws relating to disast  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-412) on the Public Buildings Accountability Act (H.R. 6254), which aims to direct the Comptroller General of the U.S. to conduct a review on the Public Buildings Service. The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on March 6, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 6254 is to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a r  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-409) on a bill (H.R. 6317), which aims to require the Administrator of the General Services Administration to submit a report describing a process for seeking public comment about proposed changes to mandatory design standards for public buildings. The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on March 6, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R.  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-408) on the Maximizing Office Value and Efficiency Act (H.R. 6278), which aims to direct the Administrator of General Services to identify two federal agencies to consolidate into the GSA Headquarters Building. The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on March 5, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 6278, the Maximizing Office Value and  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-425) on the Restore Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act (H.R. 4278), which aims to amend Title 38 of the U.S. Code to modify personnel action procedures with respect to employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, on March 15, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 4278, the "Restore VA Accountability Act of 2023"   more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-309) on the U.S.-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act (H.R. 5988), which aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for the taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within the U.S. The report was advanced by Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, on Dec. 12, 2023. Here are excerpts: * * * I. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND A. Purpose and Summary The bill, H.R. 5988, t  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-309) on the U.S.-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act (H.R. 5988), which aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for the taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within the U.S. The report was advanced by Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, on Dec. 12, 2023. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) Qualified resident of Taiwan Following Model Treaty Article 4   more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-159), which aims to revise the allocations to its subcommittees for fiscal 2024 set forth in Senate Report 118-45 (June 22, 2023) and revised in Senate Report 118-57 (July 12, 2023), Senate Report 118-69 (July 19, 2023), Senate Report 118-78 (July 26, 2023), Senate Report 118-98 (Sept. 13, 2023), and Senate Report 118-108 (Oct. 25, 2023). The report was advanced by Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, on March 12  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-157) on the Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act (S. 1258), which aims to require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to submit to Congress an annual report on projects that are over budget and behind schedule. The report was advanced by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, on Feb. 9, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * I. PURPOSE AND SUMMARY S. 1258, the Billion Dollar Boondoggle  more

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-117) on the Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act (S. 2256), which aims to authorize the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish an apprenticeship program and to establish a pilot program on cybersecurity training for veterans and members of the Armed Forces transitioning to civilian life. The report was advanced by Sen. Gary Peters, D-  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-161) on the Helping Eliminate Limitations for Prompt Response and Recovery Act (S. 3648), which aims to amend the Post-Katrina Management Reform Act of 2006 to repeal certain obsolete requirements. The report was advanced by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, on March 14, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * I. Purpose and Summary S. 3648, the Helping Eliminate Limitations for Prompt (HEL  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-160) on the Improving Federal Building Security Act (S. 3613), which aims to require Facility Security Committees to respond to security recommendations issued by the Federal Protective Service relating to facility security. The report was advanced by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, on March 14, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * I. PURPOSE AND SUMMARY S. 3613, the Improving Federal   more

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-119) on the Northern Border Coordination Act (S. 2291), which aims to establish the Northern Border Coordination Center. The report was advanced by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, on Nov. 30, 2023. Here are excerpts: * * * I. PURPOSE AND SUMMARY S. 2291, the Northern Border Coordination Act, will address the security challenges of the northern border by directing the Secretary of  more

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- The Senate Homeland Security AND Governmental Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-118) on the PFAS-Free Procurement Act (S. 2283), which aims to prohibit the procurement of certain items containing perfluorooctane sulfonate or perfluorooctanoic acid and prioritize the procurement of products not containing PFAS. The report was advanced by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, on Nov. 30, 2023. Here are excerpts: * * * I. PURPOSE AND SUMMARY S. 2283, the PFAS Free Pr  more

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-116) on the Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act (S. 1332), which aims to require the Office of Management and Budget to revise the Standard Occupational Classification system to establish a separate code for direct support professionals. The report was advanced by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, on Nov. 30, 2023. Here are excerpts: * * * I. PURPOSE AND SUMMARY  more

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-159) on the Unlocking Native Lands and Opportunities for Commerce and Key Economic Developments Act (S. 1322), which aims to amend the Act of August 9, 1955 to modify the authorized purposes and term period of tribal leases. The report was advanced by Sen. Brian Schatz, D-New Hampshire, on March 12, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE The purpose of S. 1322 is to amend the Long-Term Leasing Act to auth  more