To improve the vetting and hiring of local law enforcement officers, U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) recently sponsored a bipartisan bill that would allow peace officer standards and training agencies to have access to the National Crime Information Center. Sen. Read more…
The U.S. House of Representatives on Dec. 18 passed the DHS Intelligence and Analysis Oversight and Transparency Act, H.R. 8664, led by U.S. Rep. Laurel Lee (R-FL). “I am glad to see this bill pass the House today,” Rep. Lee Read more…
The federal tax penalty on settlements, awards, and judgments paid to survivors of sexual harassment and sexual assault would be removed under bipartisan legislation introduced on Dec. 17 by U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN). The Tax Fairness for Survivors Act, Read more…
The bipartisan, bicameral Beagle Brigade Act, led by U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA), on Dec. 18 received approval from the U.S. House of Representatives after the U.S. Senate passed the measure in November. The Read more…
U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) on Dec. 19 proposed a bipartisan bill that aims to reduce cost-burdens for rural homeowners and small developers, streamline processes, and provide affordable housing incentives in America’s rural communities. Specifically, the Rural Historic Tax Read more…
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The U.S. Senate on Dec. 17 passed a bipartisan bill offered by U.S. Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) that would support the recruitment and retention of Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) law enforcement officers, improve federal missing persons resources, and give Read more…
Companies across America would have the ability to contribute to the Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) of independent contractors without making them full-time employees under legislation drafted by U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH). Entitled the Gig-Worker Health Savings Account Contribution Amendments Read more…
Legislation led by U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) to help Native American military veterans living on trust land obtain or refinance mortgages is headed to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law. “I am pleased this bill is Read more…
Wind and solar projects would be co-located on existing federal energy leases under a bipartisan bill sponsored on Dec. 19 by U.S. Rep. John Curtis (R-UT). “By expediting permitting and ensuring that previously disturbed areas are fully utilized, this bill Read more…
U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) on Dec. 19 introduced bipartisan legislation to revitalize the United States shipbuilding and commercial maritime industries. “America has been a maritime nation since our founding, and seapower was a significant contributor to our rise to Read more…