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to carry concealed firearms in order to protect children in school zones. The bill specifically targets individuals who have undergone the necessary training and meet certain qualifications to carry concealed firearms. The main purpose of this legislation is to enhance school safety by allowing trained law enforcement officers to respond quickly and effectively in the event of a threat to students and staff. By allowing these individuals to carry concealed firearms, supporters of the bill argue that it will serve as a deterrent to potential attackers and provide an added layer of protection for schools. Opponents of the bill, however, raise concerns about the potential risks associated with having firearms on school grounds. They argue that introducing more guns into schools could lead to accidental shootings or escalate violence in already tense situations. Overall, Bill 119 s 1307 is a contentious piece of legislation that seeks to address the issue of school safety by allowing qualified law enforcement officers and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms in school zones. The debate surrounding this bill highlights the complex and sensitive nature of gun control and school safety policies in the United States.

Recent Activity

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Alternative Names

A bill to allow certain qualified law enforcement officers and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms to protect children in school zones.

A bill to allow certain qualified law enforcement officers and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms to protect children in school zones.

Associated Legislation

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Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV]

Committees and Subcommittees

Judiciary Committee

Variations and Revisions

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and their households from losing eligibility for benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The bill seeks to ensure that individuals who are participating in a strike do not face additional financial hardship by losing access to essential food assistance. The bill recognizes that workers have the right to strike as a means of advocating for better working conditions and fair wages. However, it also acknowledges that the loss of income during a strike can place a significant burden on workers and their families. By protecting their eligibility for SNAP benefits, the bill aims to provide a safety net for these individuals during times of financial instability. In addition to safeguarding SNAP benefits for striking workers, the bill also includes provisions for ensuring that households with striking workers are not penalized or disqualified from receiving other forms of public assistance. This is intended to prevent further economic hardship for families who may already be struggling to make ends meet. Overall, the "Protecting Workers and Families Act" seeks to support the rights of workers to engage in collective bargaining while also ensuring that they have access to essential resources to support themselves and their families during times of financial hardship.

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Alternative Names

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to ensure that striking workers and their households do not become ineligible for benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes.

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to ensure that striking workers and their households do not become ineligible for benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes.

Food Secure Strikers Act of 2025

Food Secure Strikers Act of 2025

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to ensure that striking workers and their households do not become ineligible for benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

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Potential Impact

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Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]

Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]

Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]

Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]

Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Casar, Greg [D-TX-35]

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3]

Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12]

Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]

Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]

Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]

Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42]

Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13]

Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]

Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6]

Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10]

Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]

Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37]

Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14]

Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]

Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]

Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]

Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34]

Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26]

Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12]

Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]

Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large]

Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]

Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]

Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]

Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]

Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]

Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7]

Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]

Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3]

Rep. Casar, Greg [D-TX-35]

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3]

Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12]

Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]

Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]

Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]

Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42]

Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13]

Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]

Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6]

Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10]

Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]

Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37]

Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14]

Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]

Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]

Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]

Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34]

Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26]

Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12]

Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]

Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large]

Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]

Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]

Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]

Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]

Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]

Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7]

Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]

Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3]

Rep. McClain Delaney, April [D-MD-6]

Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]

Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]

Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]

Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]

Rep. Casar, Greg [D-TX-35]

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3]

Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12]

Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]

Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]

Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]

Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42]

Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13]

Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]

Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6]

Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10]

Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]

Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37]

Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14]

Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]

Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]

Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]

Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34]

Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26]

Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12]

Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]

Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large]

Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]

Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]

Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]

Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]

Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]

Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7]

Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]

Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3]

Rep. McClain Delaney, April [D-MD-6]

Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]

Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]

Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]

Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]

Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]

Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]

Committees and Subcommittees

Agriculture Committee

Variations and Revisions

ogram. The main goal of this bill is to improve access to broadband internet services for all Americans, especially those in underserved and rural areas. The bill includes provisions to increase funding for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program, which will help expand broadband infrastructure in areas that currently lack access to reliable internet services. This will help bridge the digital divide and ensure that all Americans have access to the resources and opportunities that come with high-speed internet. Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the program, such as streamlining the application process for funding and increasing transparency in how funds are allocated. This will help ensure that the program is able to reach as many communities as possible and make the most impact in expanding broadband access. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1870 is focused on improving broadband equity and access for all Americans, and aims to make significant strides in closing the digital divide that currently exists in the United States.

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Alternative Names

To amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to improve the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program, and for other purposes.

To amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to improve the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program, and for other purposes.

SPEED for BEAD Act

SPEED for BEAD Act

Streamlining Program Efficiency and Expanding Deployment for BEAD Act

To amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to improve the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9]

Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9]

Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9]

Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9]

Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]

Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]

Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]

Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2]

Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13]

Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]

Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]

Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3]

Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]

Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]

Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]

Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12]

Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]

Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]

Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]

Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]

Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2]

Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13]

Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]

Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]

Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3]

Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]

Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]

Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]

Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12]

Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]

Rep. Fedorchak, Julie [R-ND-At Large]

Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]

Committees and Subcommittees

Energy and Commerce Committee

Variations and Revisions

curity Act of 2007 in order to broaden and extend the United States-Israel Energy Cooperation program. This program was initially established to promote collaboration between the United States and Israel in the development and deployment of innovative energy technologies. The bill seeks to enhance this partnership by expanding the scope of the program to include additional areas of cooperation, such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, and cybersecurity. It also aims to increase funding for the program in order to support more joint research and development projects between the two countries. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to strengthen the cybersecurity of energy infrastructure in both the United States and Israel, recognizing the importance of protecting critical energy systems from cyber threats. Overall, the United States-Israel Energy Cooperation Enhancement and Expansion Act is designed to foster greater collaboration between the two countries in the energy sector, with the goal of advancing technological innovation and enhancing energy security for both nations.

Recent Activity

Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Alternative Names

To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to expand and reauthorize the United States-Israel Energy Cooperation program, and for other purposes.

To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to expand and reauthorize the United States-Israel Energy Cooperation program, and for other purposes.

BIRD Energy and U.S.-Israel Energy Center Reauthorization Act of 2025

BIRD Energy and U.S.-Israel Energy Center Reauthorization Act of 2025

To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to expand and reauthorize the United States-Israel Energy Cooperation program, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

Energy

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]

Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]

Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]

Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]

Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23]

Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22]

Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2]

Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10]

Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]

Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]

Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

Committees and Subcommittees

Homeland Security Committee

Foreign Affairs Committee

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Homeland Security Committee

Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee

Foreign Affairs Committee

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Variations and Revisions

ment of Energy. The rule in question pertains to the Energy Conservation Program and specifically focuses on setting energy conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers. The bill falls under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations put forth by federal agencies. In this case, the rule regarding energy conservation standards for commercial refrigeration appliances is being challenged by Congress. The purpose of this legislation is to provide oversight and ensure that the rule proposed by the Department of Energy is in the best interest of the American people. By disapproving of the rule, Congress is asserting its authority to review and potentially reject regulations that may have a significant impact on businesses and consumers. Overall, Bill 119 hjres 75 is a measure aimed at ensuring transparency and accountability in the regulatory process, particularly when it comes to energy conservation standards for commercial refrigeration appliances. It highlights the importance of congressional oversight in safeguarding the interests of the public.

Recent Activity

Received in the Senate.

Alternative Names

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".

Associated Legislation

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 24) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 75) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers"; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1048) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to strengthen disclosure requirements relating to foreign gifts and contracts, to prohibit contracts between institutions of higher education and certain foreign entities and countries of concern, and for other purposes.

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 24) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 75) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers"; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1048) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to strengthen disclosure requirements relating to foreign gifts and contracts, to prohibit contracts between institutions of higher education and certain foreign entities and countries of concern, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas

Energy

Potential Impact

Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Department of Energy

Energy efficiency and conservation

Food industry and services

Lighting, heating, cooling

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12]

Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12]

Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12]

Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12]

Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12]

Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12]

Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12]

Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12]

Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12]

Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12]

Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12]

Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2]

Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]

Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]

Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]

Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2]

Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]

Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]

Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]

Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]

Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

Rep. Messmer, Mark [R-IN-8]

Rep. Moore, Riley [R-WV-2]

Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]

Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]

Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]

Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2]

Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]

Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]

Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]

Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]

Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

Rep. Messmer, Mark [R-IN-8]

Rep. Moore, Riley [R-WV-2]

Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]

Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]

Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]

Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

Committees and Subcommittees

Energy and Commerce Committee

Variations and Revisions