WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-585) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 9029) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health And Human Services, and Education and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on July 12, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * The Committee on Appropriations submits the following report in explanation of the accompanying bil more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-585) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 9029) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health And Human Services, and Education and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on July 12, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 17 of 18) MINORITY VIEWS This bill continues the Republican Party's full-scale assault on public more ST

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-585) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 9029) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health And Human Services, and Education and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on July 12, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 18) TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Appropriation, fiscal year 2024...$13,695,849,000 Budget  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-585) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 9029) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health And Human Services, and Education and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on July 12, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 2 of 18) Office of Workers' Compensation Programs SALARIES AND EXPENSES Appropriation, fiscal y more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-585) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 9029) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health And Human Services, and Education and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on July 12, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 9 of 18) Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAID Appropriation,  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-585) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 9029) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health And Human Services, and Education and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on July 12, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 10 of 18) REFUGEE AND ENTRANT ASSISTANCE Appropriation, fiscal year 2024... $6,327,214,000 Budg more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-585) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 9029) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health And Human Services, and Education and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on July 12, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 11 of 18) RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND PROCUREMENT Appropriation, fiscal year 2024... $3,135,000,0 more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-585) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 9029) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health And Human Services, and Education and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on July 12, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 12 of 18) Office of the Secretary GENERAL DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT (GDM) Appropriation, fiscal y more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-585) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 9029) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health And Human Services, and Education and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on July 12, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 3 of 18) TITLE II--DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Appropriation, fiscal year 2024... $ more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-585) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 9029) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health And Human Services, and Education and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on July 12, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 4 of 18) RURAL HEALTH Appropriation, fiscal year 2024... $364,607,000 Budget request, fiscal ye more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-585) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 9029) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health And Human Services, and Education and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on July 12, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 5 of 18) ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Appropriation, fiscal year 2024... $242,850,000 Budget request, f more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-585) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 9029) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health And Human Services, and Education and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on July 12, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 6 of 18) NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON BODY SYSTEMS RESEARCH Appropriation, fiscal year 2024... $6,978,5 more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-585) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 9029) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health And Human Services, and Education and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on July 12, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 7 of 18) NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH Appropriation, fiscal year 2024... $2,187,843,000  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-585) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 9029) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health And Human Services, and Education and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on July 12, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 8 of 18) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Appropriation, fiscal year 20 more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-585) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 9029) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health And Human Services, and Education and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on July 12, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 13 of 18) TITLE III--DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Appropriation, fiscal year 2024...$79,052,238,000  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-585) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 9029) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health And Human Services, and Education and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on July 12, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 14 of 18) NATIONAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF Appropriation, fiscal year 2024...$92,500,00 more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-585) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 9029) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health And Human Services, and Education and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on July 12, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 15 of 18) TITLE IV--RELATED AGENCIES Appropriation, fiscal year 2024... $17,081,955,000 Budget  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-585) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 9029) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health And Human Services, and Education and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on July 12, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 16 of 18) TITLE V--GENERAL PROVISIONS (TRANSFER OF FUNDS) Sec. 501. The Committee continues a p more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-572) on the Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act (H.R. 5567), which aims to prohibit elementary and secondary schools from accepting funds from or entering into contracts with China and the Chinese Communist Party. The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on July 5, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE The purpose of H.R. 5567, the Combating the L more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-571) on the Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act (H.R. 618), which aims to amend Chapter 81 of Title 5 of the U.S. Code, to cover, for purposes of workers' compensation under such chapter, services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners provided to injured federal workers. The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on July 5, 2024. more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-558) on a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 165) providing for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the U.S. Code of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance". The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on June 25, 2024. Here are e more ST

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-531) on the Alzheimer's Accountability and Investment Act (H.R. 620), which aims to require an annual budget estimate for the initiatives of the National Institutes of Health pursuant to reports and recommendations made under the National Alzheimer's Project Act. The report was advanced by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, on May 31, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 620  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-532) on the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4646), which aims to reauthorize the rural emergency medical service training and equipment assistance program. The report was advanced by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, on May 31, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 4646 reauthorizes and modifies the rural emergency medical services (EMS) tra more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-589) on the Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study Act (H.R. 7462), which aims to require the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study regarding insurance coverage for damages from wildfires. The report was advanced by Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, on July 18, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY Introduced on February 26, 2024, by Representative Maxine Waters, H.R. 7462 more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-565) on the Accelerating Appraisals and Conservation Efforts Act (H.R. 5443), which aims to establish a policy regarding appraisal and valuation services for real property for a transaction over which the Secretary of the Interior has jurisdiction. The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on June 27, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 5443 is more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-560) on the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act (H.R. 897), which aims to provide for the establishment of the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary. The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on June 27, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 897 is to provide for the establishment of the Alabama Un more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-564) on a bill (H.R. 6062) that aims to restore the ability of the people of American Samoa to approve amendments to the territorial constitution based on majority rule in a democratic act of self-determination, as authorized pursuant to an Act of Congress delegating administration of federal territorial law in the territory to the President and to the Secretary of the Interior under an executive order (No.  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-561) on the Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act (H.R. 7370), which aims to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establish a deadline for processing applications related to geothermal leasing. The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on June 27, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Legislation The purpose of H.R. 7370 is to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establi more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-563) on the Indian Buffalo Management Act (H.R. 897), which aims to assist Tribal governments in the management of buffalo and buffalo habitat and the reestablishment of buffalo on Indian land. The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on June 27, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 6368 is to assist Tribal governments in the management of buff more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-567) on the Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Reauthorization Act (H.R. 5441), which aims to reauthorize Long Island Sound programs. The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on June 27, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Legislation The purpose of H.R. 5441 is to reauthorize Long Island Sound programs, and for other purposes. Background and Need for Legislation more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-562) on the Royalty Resiliency Act (H.R. 7377), which aims to amend the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 to improve the management of royalties from oil and gas leases. The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on June 27, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Legislation The purpose of H.R. 7377 is to amend the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 19 more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-566) on the Water Monitoring and Tracking Essential Resources (WATER) Data Improvement Act (H.R. 5770), which aims to reauthorize certain U.S. Geological Survey water data enhancement programs. The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on June 27, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Legislation The purpose of H.R. 5770 is to reauthorize certain United States Geological Survey more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Oversight and Accountability Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-597) on the Guidance Out of Darkness Act (H.R. 890), which aims to increase access to agency guidance documents. The report was advanced by Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, on July 18, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY AND PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION H.R. 890 ensures agency guidance is transparent by requiring agencies to publish legal and regulatory guidance documents online in a single location more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Rules Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-578) on a resolution (H.Res. 1341) providing consideration of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (H.R. 8281); a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 165) on congressional disapproval of the a Department of Education rule relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance"; Legislative Branch Appropriations Act (H.R. 8772); Stop Unaffordable Dishw more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Rules Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-607) on a House resolution (H.Res. 1376) providing for consideration of a resolution (H.Res. 1371) condemning the Biden administration and its border czar Vice President Kamala Harris' failure to secure the U.S. border. The report was advanced by Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pennsylvania, on July 23, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * The Committee on Rules, having had under consideration House Resolution 1376, by a record  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Rules Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-602) on a House resolution (H.Res. 1370) providing for consideration of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 (H.R. 8997). The report was advanced by Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minnesota, on July 22, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * The Committee on Rules, having had under consideration House Resolution 1370, by a record vote of 8 to 3, report the same to the House with the reco more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-569) on the Foreign Grant Reporting Act (H.R. 8290), which aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the public disclosure of grants made by certain tax-exempt organizations to foreign entities. The report was advanced by Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, on June 28, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * I. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND A. Purpose and Summary The bill, H.R. 8290, the "Foreign Grant Reportin more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-570) on the Taxpayer Data Protection Act (H.R. 8292), which aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase penalties for unauthorized disclosure of taxpayer information. The report was advanced by Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, on June 28, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * I. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND A. Purpose and Summary The bill, H.R. 8292, the "Taxpayer Data Protection Act," as ordered by the Co more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-190) on the allocation to subcommittees of budget totals for fiscal 2025. The report was advanced by Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, on July 11, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * The Committee on Appropriations submits the following report on budget allocations for fiscal year 2025. Under the provisions of section 301(a) of the Congressional Budget Act, the Congress shall complete action on a concurrent reso more ST