WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 --The House Administration Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-632) on a bill (H.R. 7592), which aims to direct the Librarian of Congress to promote the more cost-effective, efficient and expanded availability of the Annotated Constitution and pocket-part supplements by replacing the hardbound versions with digital versions. The report was advanced by Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, on Aug. 16, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 7592, a bill to direc more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The House Administration Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-631) on the Modernizing the Congressional Research Service's Access to Data Act (H.R. 7593), which aims to enhance the authority of the director of the Congressional Research Service to obtain information directly from agencies of the federal government. The report was advanced by Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, on Aug. 16, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 7593, Modernizing the Congres more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-528) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 8580) making appropriations for military construction, Veterans Affairs and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. John Carter, R-Texas, on May 28, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 7 of 8) MINORITY VIEWS The fiscal year 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) bill fu more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-528) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 8580) making appropriations for military construction, Veterans Affairs and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. John Carter, R-Texas, on May 28, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Bill The Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill funds the Department  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-528) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 8580) making appropriations for military construction, Veterans Affairs and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. John Carter, R-Texas, on May 28, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 8) TITLE I DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Military Construction Overview Appropriation, fiscal year 2024 ... $18,675,000,000 B more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-528) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 8580) making appropriations for military construction, Veterans Affairs and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. John Carter, R-Texas, on May 28, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 2 of 8) TITLE II DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Appropriation, fiscal year 2024/1/ ... $307,305,393,000 Budget request, fis more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-528) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 8580) making appropriations for military construction, Veterans Affairs and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. John Carter, R-Texas, on May 28, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 3 of 8) Agritherapy.--The Committee supports efforts to train veterans in agricultural vocations, while also tending to behavi more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-528) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 8580) making appropriations for military construction, Veterans Affairs and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. John Carter, R-Texas, on May 28, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 4 of 8) BOARD OF VETERANS APPEALS Appropriation, fiscal year 2024...$287,000,000 Budget request, fiscal year 2025...267,000, more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-528) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 8580) making appropriations for military construction, Veterans Affairs and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. John Carter, R-Texas, on May 28, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 5 of 8) TITLE III RELATED AGENCIES American Battle Monuments Commission SALARIES AND EXPENSES Appropriation, fiscal year 2 more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-528) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 8580) making appropriations for military construction, Veterans Affairs and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. John Carter, R-Texas, on May 28, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 6 of 8) TITLE IV GENERAL PROVISIONS The bill includes a total of 22 provisions; 12 were in effect in fiscal year 2024 and 10 more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-598) on the Never Again Education Reauthorization and Study Act (H.R. 8606), which aims to reauthorize the director of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to support Holocaust education programs. The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on July 18, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 8606, the Never Again Education Reauthorization and Study Act of 2 more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The House Homeland Security Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-633) on the Decoupling From Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act (H.R. 8631), which aims to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from procuring certain foreign-made batteries. The report was advanced by Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, on Aug. 23, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY H.R. 8631, the Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependency Act, prohibits the use of De more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The House Homeland Security Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-634) on the Detection Equipment and Technology Evaluation to Counter the Threat of Fentanyl and Xylazine Act (H.R. 8663), which aims to require the Science and Technology Directorate in the Department of Homeland Security to develop greater capacity to detect, identify and disrupt illicit substances in very low concentrations. The report was advanced by Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, on Aug. 23, 2024. Here a more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The House Homeland Security Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-639) on the DHS Intelligence and Analysis Oversight and Transparency Act (H.R. 8664), which aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security to conduct an annual audit of the information systems and bulk data of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department. The report was advanced by Rep. Mark Green more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The House Homeland Security Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-640) on the DHS Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program and Law Enforcement Support Act (H.R. 8671), which aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program. The report was advanced by Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, on Aug. 30, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary The purpose of H.R. 8671, the "DHS Intelligence Rotational Assignmen more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The House Homeland Security Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-638) on the Emerging Digital Identity Ecosystem Report Act (H.R. 8658), which aims to require a report by the Transportation Security Administration on digital identity ecosystems. The report was advanced by Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, on Aug. 30, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY H.R. 8658, the "Emerging Digital Identity Ecosystem Report Act of 2024," directs the Administrator of the  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The House Homeland Security Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-637) on the Federal Air Marshal Enhancing Airport Security Act (H.R. 8655), which aims to require the Federal Air Marshal Service to develop a plan to enhance the Federal law enforcement presence at airports. The report was advanced by Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, on Aug. 30, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY H.R. 8655, the "Federal Air Marshal Enhancing Airport Security Act of 2024," d more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The House Homeland Security Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-642) on the Repair of the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System Act (H.R. 8675), which aims to require the Transportation Security Administration conduct a study relating to the digitization of the law enforcement officer flying armed checkpoint data collection process. The report was advanced by Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, on Aug. 30, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY H.R more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The House Homeland Security Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-635) on the Streamlining Law Enforcement Information Sharing Act (H.R. 8654), which aims to direct the Comptroller General of the U.S. to conduct a review of the Homeland Security Information Network. The report was advanced by Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, on Aug. 30, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY The purpose of H.R. 8654, the "Streamlining Law Enforcement Information Sharing Act,"  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The House Homeland Security Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-636) on the TSA Commuting Fairness Act (H.R. 8662), which aims to reduce commuting burdens on Transportation Security Administration employees. The report was advanced by Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, on Aug. 30, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY H.R. 8662, the "TSA Commuting Fairness Act," would require the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator to conduct a study on more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 --The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-641) on the Protect America's Innovation and Economic Security From CCP Act (H.R. 1398), which aims to establish the CCP Initiative program. The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on Aug. 30, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 1398, the Protect America's Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act of 2024, introduced by Representative Lance Gooden (R-TX), provides for the estab more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-495) on the Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R. 7659), which aims to authorize and amend authorities, programs, and statutes administered by the Coast Guard. The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on May 8, 2024. * * * Purpose of Legislation The purpose of H.R. 7659, as amended, is to authorize and amend authorities, programs, and statutes administered by the Coast Guard.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-495) on the Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R. 7659), which aims to authorize and amend authorities, programs, and statutes administered by the Coast Guard. The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on May 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) Section 323. Requirements for DUKW amphibious passenger vessels This section amends the definition of vessels covered under se more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-596) on a joint resolution (H.R. 7643) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of Title 5 of the U.S. Code of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to "Clean Vehicle Credits Under Sections 25E and 30D; Transfer of Credits; Critical Minerals and Battery Components; Foreign Entities of Concern". The report was advanced by Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, on July 18, 2024.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-594) on the VA Correct Compensation Act (H.R. 6538), which aims to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a definition of "establishment, determination, or adjustment of employee compensation" for purposes of the collective bargaining of certain Department of Veterans Affairs employees. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, on July 18, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose an more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-592) on the Veterans Exam Expansion Act (H.R. 5938), which aims to amend the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 and the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 to improve the temporary licensure requirements for contract health care professionals who perform medical disability examinations for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The report was  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-599) on the Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Act (H.R. 6452), which aims to amend Title 38 of the U.S. Code to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs a Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, on July 18, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 6452, the "Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Act of 2024," was introduced by Represen more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-600) on the Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act (H.R. 4424), which aims to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to study and report on the prevalence of cholangiocarcinoma in veterans who served in the Vietnam theater of operations during the Vietnam era. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, on July 22, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary Page H.R. 4424, the more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-595) on joint resolution (H.J.Res. 148) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of Title 5 of the U.S. Code of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to "Clean Vehicle Credits Under Sections 25E and 30D; Transfer of Credits; Critical Minerals and Battery Components; Foreign Entities of Concern". The report was advanced by Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, on July 18, 2024. He more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-593) on the Civil Rights Protection Act (H.R. 8648), which aims to increase the transparency of colleges and universities in carrying out their civil rights responsibilities. The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on July 18, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 8648, the Civil Rights Protection Act of 2024, is to increase the transparency of coll more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-193) on a bill (S. 4690) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and related agencies programs for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, on July 11, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * OVERVIEW AND SUMMARY OF THE BILL The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencie more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-193) on a bill (S. 4690) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and related agencies programs for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 11) TITLE I - AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS Processing, Research, and Marketing Office of the Secretary (INCLUDING TR more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-193) on a bill (S. 4690) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and related agencies programs for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 2 of 11) Hemp Germplasm.--The Committee recognizes the increasing demand for hemp for a variety of uses and its growi more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-193) on a bill (S. 4690) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and related agencies programs for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 3 of 11) Animal Welfare.--The Committee is concerned about APHIS's Animal Care program and the steep decline in enfo more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-193) on a bill (S. 4690) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and related agencies programs for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 4 of 11) TITLE II - FARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS Office of the Under Secretary for Farm Production and  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-193) on a bill (S. 4690) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and related agencies programs for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 5 of 11) TITLE III - RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS The Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reor more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-193) on a bill (S. 4690) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and related agencies programs for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 6 of 11) TITLE IV - DOMESTIC FOOD PROGRAMS Office of the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-193) on a bill (S. 4690) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and related agencies programs for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 7 of 11) TITLE V - FOREIGN ASSISTANCE AND RELATED PROGRAMS Office of the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agric more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-193) on a bill (S. 4690) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and related agencies programs for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 10 of 11) Based Alternatives.--The Committee is concerned that the current labeling practices of some plant-based alt more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-193) on a bill (S. 4690) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and related agencies programs for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 8 of 11) TITLE VI - RELATED AGENCY AND FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION Department of Health and Human Services FOOD AN more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-193) on a bill (S. 4690) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and related agencies programs for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 10 of 11) TITLE VII - GENERAL PROVISIONS (INCLUDING RESCISSIONS AND TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) The Committee recommends th more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-191) on a bill (S. 4677) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, on July 11, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * TITLE I - MILITARY CONSTRUCTION HEARING The Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies held one he more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-191) on a bill (S. 4677) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 3 of 6) CONSTRUCTION, MAJOR PROJECTS Appropriations, 2024 ... $961,219,000 Budget estimate, 2025 ... 2,069,000,000 Committee reco more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-191) on a bill (S. 4677) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 6) TITLE II - DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HEARING The Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-191) on a bill (S. 4677) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 2 of 6) Women Veterans Mental Health Care.--The number of women veterans accessing VA mental healthcare has nearly doubled over the p more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-191) on a bill (S. 4677) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 4 of 6) TITLE III - RELATED AGENCIES American Battle Monuments Commission OVERVIEW The American Battle Monuments Commission [ABMC more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-191) on a bill (S. 4677) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 5 of 6) TITLE IV - General Provisions Federal Trust and Treaty Responsibilities.--The Committee reminds agencies funded by this act more ST