WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The House Administration Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-577) on the Promoting Free and Fair Elections Act (H.R. 6493), which aims to limit the involvement of federal agencies in voter registration activities. The report was advanced by Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, on July 8, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 6493, the Safeguarding Electoral Integrity Act of 2023, introduced by Representative Harriet M. Hageman (WY-At Large) and co-sponsore more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-582) on a bill (H.R. 9026) making appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies for fiscal 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, on July 11, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Highlights of the Bill The Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee has jurisdiction over a wide variety of agencies responsible for enforcing trade laws; promoting U.S.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-582) on a bill (H.R. 9026) making appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies for fiscal 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 13 of 14) MINORITY VIEWS We appreciate all of Chairman Rogers's efforts this year as chair of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) subcommittee, including all the har more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-582) on a bill (H.R. 9026) making appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies for fiscal 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of x) TITLE I - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION The recommendation includes $570,000,000 in total resources for the International more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-582) on a bill (H.R. 9026) making appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies for fiscal 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 2 of 14) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration The recommendation includes a total of $5,642,800,000 in discretionary funds for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-583) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 9027) making appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies Appropriations Bill for fiscal 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 3 of 14) TITLE II - DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Justice Operations, Management, and Accountability SALARIES AND EXPENSES The recommendation in more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-582) on a bill (H.R. 9026) making appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies for fiscal 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 4 of 14) Drug Enforcement Administration SALARIES AND EXPENSES The recommendation includes a direct appropriation of $2,760,924,000 for the salaries and expenses of the Drug Enforcement Ad more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-582) on a bill (H.R. 9026) making appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies for fiscal 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 5 of 14) Office of Justice Programs RESEARCH, EVALUATION AND STATISTICS The recommendation includes $55,000,000 for Research, Evaluation and Statistics, which is $10,000,000 below the fisc more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-582) on a bill (H.R. 9026) making appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies for fiscal 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 6 of 14) TITLE III - SCIENCE Office of Science and Technology Policy The recommendation includes $5,544,000 for the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), which is $2,421,000 belo more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-582) on a bill (H.R. 9026) making appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies for fiscal 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 7 of 14) SPACE OPERATIONS The recommendation includes $4,473,500,000 for Space Operations, which is $253,500,000 above fiscal year 2024 and $83,800,000 above the request. Commercial Crew  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-582) on a bill (H.R. 9026) making appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies for fiscal 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 8 of 14) TITLE IV - RELATED AGENCIES Commission on Civil Rights SALARIES AND EXPENSES The Committee recommends $13,000,000 for the Commission on Civil Rights, which is $1,350,000 below fi more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-582) on a bill (H.R. 9026) making appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies for fiscal 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 9 of 14) TITLE V - GENERAL PROVISIONS (INCLUDING RESCISSIONS) (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) Section 501 prohibits the use of funds for publicity or propaganda purposes unless expressly a more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-582) on a bill (H.R. 9026) making appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies for fiscal 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 10 of 14) TITLE VI - OTHER MATTERS Section 601 prohibits funds from being used by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to take certain action regarding offshore wind energy more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-582) on a bill (H.R. 9026) making appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies for fiscal 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 11 of 14) Changes in the Application of Existing Law Pursuant to clause 3(f)(1)(A) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the following statements are submitted descri more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-582) on a bill (H.R. 9026) making appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies for fiscal 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 12 of 14) Title V--General Provisions In title V, General Provisions, the following general provisions that fall within the rule are recommended: In addition, the bill provides the follow more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-583) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 9027) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and related agencies for fiscal 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, on July 12, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 10 of 11) DISSENTING VIEWS This is a bad bill that we very strongly oppose. However, we first want to make sure Members know o more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-583) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 9027) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and related agencies for fiscal 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, on July 12, 2024. * * * OVERVIEW The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee has jurisdiction over the U.S. Departmen more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-583) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 9027) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and related agencies for fiscal 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, on July 12, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 11) TITLE I - AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS Processing, Research and Marketing Office of the Secretary (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF F more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-583) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 9027) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and related agencies for fiscal 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, on July 12, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 2 of 11) Agricultural Research Service SALARIES AND EXPENSES 2024 appropriation... $1,788,063,000 2025 budget estimate... 1, more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-583) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 9027) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and related agencies for fiscal 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, on July 12, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 3 of 11) National Institute of Food and Agriculture RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES 2024 appropriation... $1,075,950,000 2 more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-583) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 9027) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and related agencies for fiscal 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, on July 12, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 4 of 11) TITLE II- FARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS Office of the Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-583) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 9027) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and related agencies for fiscal 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, on July 12, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 5 of 11) TITLE III - RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS Office of the Under Secretary for Rural Development 2024 appropriation... $1,6 more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-583) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 9027) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and related agencies for fiscal 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, on July 12, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 6 of 11) TITLE IV - DOMESTIC FOOD PROGRAMS Office of the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services 2024 approp more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-583) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 9027) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and related agencies for fiscal 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, on July 12, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 7 of 11) TITLE V - FOREIGN ASSISTANCE AND RELATED PROGRAMS Office of the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Af more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-583) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 9027) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and related agencies for fiscal 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, on July 12, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 8 of 11) TITLE VI - RELATED AGENCIES AND FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Ad more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-583) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 9027) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and related agencies for fiscal 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, on July 12, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 9 of 11) TITLE VII - GENERAL PROVISIONS (INCLUDING RESCISSIONS AND TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) Section 701.--The bill includes langua more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-574) on the Promoting Responsible Oversight to Eliminate Communist Teachings For Our Kids Act (H.R. 6816), which aims to prohibit the availability of Federal education funds for elementary and secondary schools that receive direct or indirect support from the Government of the People's Republic of China. The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on July 5, 2024. Here are exce more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-573) on the Protecting Student Athletes' Economic Freedom Act (H.R. 8534), which aims to prohibit a student athlete from being considered an employee of an institution, a conference, or an association based on participation in certain intercollegiate athletics. The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on July 5, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE H.R. 8534, the Protec more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-573) on the Protecting Student Athletes' Economic Freedom Act (H.R. 8534), which aims to prohibit a student athlete from being considered an employee of an institution, a conference, or an association based on participation in certain intercollegiate athletics. The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on July 5, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) Nostalgia for a Lost more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-575) on the Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act (H.R. 8649), which aims to ensure that parents are aware of foreign influence in their child's public school. The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on July 5, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 8649, the Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to E more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-610) on the Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act (H.R. 4758), which aims to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act to streamline enrollment under the Medicaid program of certain providers across state lines. The report was advanced by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, on July 23, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 4758 would streamline Medicaid and Children's Health In more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-606) on a bill (H.R. 8112), which aims to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to further require certain additional provider screening under the Medicaid program. The report was advanced by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, on July 23, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 8112 would require States to regularly check the Data Exchange System (DEX) to determine as part o more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-611) on the Honor Our Living Donors Act (H.R. 6020), which aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to eliminate consideration of the income of organ recipients in providing reimbursement of expenses to donating individuals. The report was advanced by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, on July 23, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary The Honor Our Living Donors Act prevents an o more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-609) on the Leveraging Integrity and Verification of Eligibility for Beneficiaries Act (H.R. 8084), which aims to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require states to verify certain eligibility criteria for individuals enrolled for medical assistance quarterly. The report was advanced by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, on July 23, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-605) on the Medicaid Program Improvement Act (H.R. 8111), which aims to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure the reliability of address information provided under the Medicaid program. The report was advanced by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, on July 23, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 8111 would require States to regularly obtain beneficiary address i more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-608) on the Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act (H.R. 8089), which aims to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act to require certain additional provider screening under the Medicaid program. The report was advanced by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, on July 23, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 8089 would require State Medicaid agencies to check the Social Sec more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-590) on the Combating Money Laundering in Cyber Crime Act (H.R. 7156), which aims to expand the investigative authorities of the U.S. Secret Service. The report was advanced by Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, on July 18, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary Introduced on January 31, 2024, by Representative Scott Fitzgerald, H.R. 7156, the Combating Money Laundering in Cyber Crime more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-617) on a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 124) providing for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the U.S. Code of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency relating to "Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Financial Institutions". The report was advanced by Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, on July 30, 2024. Here are excerpts:  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-619) on a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 126), providing for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the U.S. Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation relating to "Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Financial Institutions". The report was advanced by Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, on July 30, 2024. Here are excerpts: *  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-588) on the HUD Accountability Act (H.R. 6864), which aims to amend the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to testify on an annual basis before the Congress. The report was advanced by Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, on July 18, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary Introduced on December 19, 2023, by Represent more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-586) on the HUD Transparency Act (H.R. 7280), which aims to require the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to testify before the Congress annually. The report was advanced by Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, on July 15, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY Introduced on February 7, 2024, by Representative Monica De La Cruz, H.R. 7280, the HUD Tran more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-591) on the Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act (H.R. 7777), which aims to increase, effective as of Dec. 1, 2024, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, on on July 18, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-601) on the Protecting and Enhancing Public Access to Codes Act (H.R. 1631), which aims to amend Title 17 of the U.S. Code, to reaffirm the importance of, and include requirements for, works incorporated by reference into law. The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on July 22, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 1631, the Protecting and Enhancing Public Access to Codes Act, introd more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-603) on the Accessing Satellite Data to Enable New Discoveries Act (H.R. 6219), which aims to require the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to establish a program to identify, evaluate, acquire, and disseminate commercial Earth remote sensing data and imagery in order to satisfy the scientific, operational and educational requirements of the Administration. The rep more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-612) on the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act (H.R. 6213), which aims to reauthorize the National Quantum Initiative Act. The report was advanced by Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, on July 25, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 6213 amends and extends programs created by the National Quantum Initiative Act (Public Law 115-368). The bill modifies the goals and  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-604) on the Space Resources Institute Act (H.R. 4152), which aims to direct the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress a report on the merits of, and options for, establishing an institute relating to space resources. The report was advanced by Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, on July 23, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PUR more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-576) on the Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act (H.R. 7816), which aims require the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs to contract with a third-party research entity to improve notices that VA sends to individuals who file claims for VA benefits. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, on July 8, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 7816, the "Clear C more ST