Financial Management Risk Reduction Act (S 4716)
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This bill mandates federal agencies to analyze single audit quality and conduct reviews every few years. The bill also requires the development of analytic tools to use audit data to identify risks to federal award funds and outlines a process for reporting and strategy development to mitigate these risks. Furthermore, it stipulates that no additional funds will be appropriated to implement these changes.
2024
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Banning Operations and Leases with the Illegitimate Venezuelan Authoritarian Regime Act (HR 825)
84
This bill, also known as the BOLIVAR Act, aims to prohibit U.S. executive agencies from contracting with persons who have significant business operations with the Maduro regime in Venezuela, not recognized as legitimate by the U.S. Exceptions are made for contracts necessary for humanitarian aid, disaster relief, noncombatant evacuations, national security interests, and maintaining U.S. government facilities in Venezuela. Contracts are also exempt if the entity has a valid license from the Office of Foreign Assets Control or relates to U.S. diplomatic missions in Venezuela. The Secretary of State can waive these prohibitions if deemed in the national interest.
2024
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Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act (S 2581)
100
The bill aims to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 to 2026. It includes amendments for the secure payments and distribution of those payments to eligible counties, extending the authority for conducting special projects on federal land to December 2026 and strikes certain dates to update them to 2028 and 2029 for expenditure of county funds. Additionally, it introduces a pilot program allowing regional foresters to appoint members to resource advisory committees and extends a program's authority until October 1, 2028.
2024
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BRIDGE for Workers Act (HR 5861)
82
This bill aims to expand reemployment services and eligibility assessments to all individuals claiming unemployment benefits. An amendment to the Social Security Act is suggested, replacing references to "individuals" with "claimants" for unemployment compensation. This change ensures that all unemployment benefit claimants, including those referred to reemployment services, are covered under the proposed act.
2024
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Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act (HR 4190)
86
This bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reimburse the estates of deceased beneficiaries for benefits that were misused by fiduciaries. The amendment involves redesignating current subsections and inserting a new provision for reissuing misused benefits. It outlines a specific order for repayment: first to the estate of the beneficiary, then to a successor fiduciary, and finally to the next inheritor as determined by a court, excluding any fiduciaries who misused the benefits.
2024
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Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act (HR 5342)
48
This bill proposes replacing the existing Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) with a new formula designed to equalize Social Security benefits for individuals with earnings from noncovered employment, addressing disparities faced by public servants. The primary objective is to create a formula that computes an individual's primary insurance amount by incorporating their noncovered work earnings. The formula considers average indexed monthly earnings and adjusts them as if all noncovered earnings were classified as wages under Social Security regulations. An additional feature includes a supplementary monthly payment for individuals whose benefits are reduced due to the WEP, set at $100 for eligible recipients and $50 for others receiving benefits based on an eligible individual’s income. This aims to minimize the financial impact for those affected by WEP reductions.
2024
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GAO Inspector General Parity Act (S 1510)
90
This bill proposes changes to ensure better transparency and accountability in the removal or transfer of the Inspector General (IG), requiring the Comptroller General to provide a substantive rationale for such actions. It includes provisions for written communication to Congress and outlines specific scenarios under which the IG may be placed on non-duty status. The Act further ensures budgetary independence for the IG and modifies certain personnel pay limitations.
2024
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FAFSA Deadline Act (HR 8932)
92
The bill proposes moving the Free Application for Federal Student Aid processing cycle earlier to October 1, improving access to financial aid information.
2024
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Vote by Mail Tracking Act (HR 5658)
88
This bill mandates that mail-in ballots include Postal Service barcodes for tracking. It applies to federal elections from 2026 onward, enhancing election security and transparency.
2024
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Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (HR 9495)
76
This bill addresses U.S. nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad by postponing tax deadlines for these individuals. The periods during which they are detained are to be disregarded when determining tax liabilities, whether actions were performed on time, and accruing penalties or interests. This provision extends to their spouses as well. Additionally, the act mandates the termination of the tax-exempt status of organizations that support terrorism. The Secretary of State and other government bodies are tasked with identifying and providing information on those involved in such activities.
2024
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Disaster Loans (HR 9946)
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This bill authorizes $8 billion for the Small Business Administration to provide disaster loans under Section 7(b) of the Small Business Act, aiming to offer financial support in times of disasters.
2024
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Hurricane Helene appropriations (HR 9905)
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This bill proposes $15 billion in disaster relief funds for Hurricane Helene. $10 billion is allocated to FEMA for emergency response, and $5 billion is dedicated to Housing and Urban Development for housing and community support.
2024
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Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act (HR 255)
96
The bill mandates a study for streamlining disaster info collection and assessments, reducing duplicity and using emerging technologies, ensuring efficient federal disaster responses.
2024
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Social Security Fairness Act (HR 82)
63
This bill seeks to repeal the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision from the Social Security Act. This repeal aims to ensure fair treatment for individuals with non-Social Security-covered pensions, particularly government employees, by removing reductions in spousal and survivor benefits, fostering retirement equity.
2024
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Ranked Choice Voting Act (HR 9578)
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The bill mandates ranked choice voting (RCV) for U.S. congressional elections from 2027, amending the Help America Vote Act. It specifies ballot design to rank at least five candidates and sets tabulation rules for eliminating candidates until a majority winner emerges. Funds are allocated to states for RCV implementation, voting equipment updates, training, and voter education, with civil enforcement provisions.
2024
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Enhanced Presidential Security Act (HR 9106)
89
This bill mandates consistent Secret Service protection standards for Presidents, Vice Presidents, and candidates, necessitating a Secret Service review and report to Congress within 180 days.
2024
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Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act (S 656)
97
This bill ensures veterans have broader access to quality commercial driver training by refining VA's program approval processes. This facilitates veterans' transition to civilian careers, enhances program consistency, reduces bureaucratic barriers, and ensures curriculum meets federal standards.
2024
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Investigators Maintain Purposeful Awareness to Combat Trafficking Trauma Act (S 670)
100
The IMPACTT Human Trafficking Act aims to bolster support for victims of human trafficking. The Act establishes two key programs: the Investigators Maintain Purposeful Awareness to Combat Trafficking Trauma Program and the Victim Assistance Program.
2024
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Building Chips in America Act (S 2228)
68
This bill updates the National Defense Act to ease rules for semiconductor projects under environmental laws, speeding up processes, and reducing barriers without neglecting environmental checks for smaller impact projects.
2024
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Confirmation Of Congressional Observer Access Act (HR 6513)
79
The COCOA Act mandates states to allow congressional election observers full access to federal election processes, ensuring transparency while preventing interference. Observers are restricted from disrupting or handling equipment. Any removal of observers for misconduct must be reported to congressional committees.
2024
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Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act (HR 9747)
57
This bill is a continuing resolution to keep the federal government open through December 20, 2024. It was proposed after a previous continuing resolution to keep the government open for six months, and which contained a bill cracking down on noncitizen voting, failed due to internal opposition.
2024
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Southern Border Transparency Act (S 3187)
100
This bill mandates monthly publications on the number of aliens granted parole at U.S. ports and quarterly reports on their processing, including apprehensions, parole petitions, and outcomes, to enhance transparency.
2024
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Intergovernmental Critical Minerals Task Force Act (S 1871)
100
This bill mandates creating a task force, composed of various federal agencies, to reduce U.S. reliance on foreign critical minerals, mainly from China. The task force will assess risks, recommend policies, cooperate with Tribal and local governments, and report to Congress. Focus areas include domestic mining, processing, recycling, and regulatory improvements.
2024
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Countering the PRC Malign Influence Fund Authorization Act (HR 1157)
75
This bill authorizes $325 million annually from 2023-2027 to combat Chinese influence globally, with efforts focusing on transparency, economic protection, and anti-propaganda initiatives.
2024
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Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Act (HR 554)
96
This bill mandates the Secretary of the Treasury to identify and restrict US financial access for Chinese Communist Party officials and their families in reaction to Chinese threats to Taiwan.
2024
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Congressional Budget Office Data Sharing Act (HR 7032)
72
This bill grants the Congressional Budget Office Director authority to access data from executive agencies, mandating confidentiality and safeguarding this power from limitation by future laws, unless explicitly stated. It requires the CBO Director to report annually to Congress on data requests, agreements, and access challenges.
2024
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End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act (HR 7980)
69
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude clean vehicle credits for vehicles with drive batteries sourced from prohibited foreign entities, especially China.
2024
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TRACE Act (S 2120)
100
This bill mandates the Attorney General to add a data field in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, specifying if a missing person's last location was on Federal land. An annual report on such cases is also required.
2024
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United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act (S 3764)
69
This bill extends and authorizes annual appropriations for the Commission through fiscal year 2026, ensuring its continued operation and effectiveness.
2024
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Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act (HR 9494)
54
This bill would extend funding for government functions into FY2025, preventing service disruptions. It includes the SAVE Act to ensure only U.S. citizens vote in federal elections, defining acceptable documentary proof (e.g., REAL ID, passport) and enabling states to verify citizenship through federal agency data, supporting electoral integrity.
2024
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