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ical Assistance Program within the Department of Agriculture. This program is designed to provide support and resources to rural hospitals in order to improve their operations and ensure they can continue to serve their communities effectively. The bill outlines the specific goals of the program, which include assisting rural hospitals in implementing best practices, improving financial stability, and enhancing quality of care for patients. It also lays out the eligibility criteria for hospitals to participate in the program, as well as the types of technical assistance that will be provided. Additionally, the bill addresses the funding and administration of the program, specifying that it will be funded through appropriations and overseen by the Secretary of Agriculture. It also requires the Secretary to report to Congress annually on the program's activities and outcomes. Overall, Bill 119 s 1282 seeks to formalize and strengthen the Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program in order to better support rural hospitals and ensure they can continue to provide essential healthcare services to their communities.

Recent Activity

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Alternative Names

A bill to codify the Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program of the Department of Agriculture.

A bill to codify the Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program of the Department of Agriculture.

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Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]

Committees and Subcommittees

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Variations and Revisions

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egulated under Medicare. The bill proposes amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require drug manufacturers to provide inflation rebates for drugs sold in the commercial market, in addition to those sold through Medicare. One of the key provisions of the bill is changing the base year for calculating these rebates. Currently, drug manufacturers are required to provide rebates based on the average manufacturer price of drugs in 2016. The Prescription Drug Pricing Reform Act seeks to update this base year to reflect more recent pricing data, in order to ensure that rebates accurately reflect current market conditions. By applying inflation rebates to drugs sold in the commercial market, the bill aims to address rising prescription drug costs and ensure that Medicare beneficiaries are not paying more for their medications than necessary. This change could potentially lead to lower drug prices for consumers and reduce overall healthcare spending. Overall, the Prescription Drug Pricing Reform Act seeks to increase transparency and accountability in the pharmaceutical industry, while also working to make prescription drugs more affordable for all Americans.

Recent Activity

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Alternative Names

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to apply prescription drug inflation rebates to drugs furnished in the commercial market and to change the base year for rebate calculations.

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to apply prescription drug inflation rebates to drugs furnished in the commercial market and to change the base year for rebate calculations.

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Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]

Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]

Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]

Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]

Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]

Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]

Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]

Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI]

Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]

Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]

Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]

Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]

Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]

Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]

Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI]

Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]

Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]

Committees and Subcommittees

Finance Committee

Variations and Revisions

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t Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions." The rule in question pertains to the regulations surrounding overdraft lending practices by major financial institutions. The resolution seeks to challenge and ultimately reject the rule put forth by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, which aims to address concerns related to overdraft lending practices by very large financial institutions. The rule likely includes provisions aimed at increasing transparency, consumer protection, and oversight of overdraft lending practices to ensure that consumers are not taken advantage of by these institutions. If passed, this joint resolution would effectively nullify the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, preventing it from being implemented and enforced. This resolution is likely to spark debate among lawmakers, with proponents arguing that the rule is necessary to protect consumers from predatory lending practices, while opponents may argue that it imposes unnecessary regulations on financial institutions. Overall, Bill 119 SJRes 18 is a significant piece of legislation that has the potential to impact the way very large financial institutions conduct their overdraft lending practices. It will be interesting to see how lawmakers on both sides of the aisle respond to this resolution and whether it ultimately passes into law.

Recent Activity

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 282 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 22, H.R. 1526, S.J. Res. 18 and S.J. Res. 28. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 22, H.R. 1526, S.J. Res. 18, and S.J. Res. 28 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 22 and H.R. 1526, and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 18 and S.J. Res. 28. The resolution also provides that H. Res. 23 and H. Res. 164 are laid on the table.

Alternative Names

A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions".

A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions".

Associated Legislation

Disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions".

Disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions".

Disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions".

Disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions".

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 18) disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 28) disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to ''Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications''; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1526) to amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the authority of district courts to provide injunctive relief, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 22) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Policy Areas

Finance and Financial Sector

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]

Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]

Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]

Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]

Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]

Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]

Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]

Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]

Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]

Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]

Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]

Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]

Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH]

Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]

Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]

Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]

Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]

Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]

Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]

Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]

Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]

Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]

Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]

Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]

Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]

Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]

Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH]

Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]

Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]

Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]

Committees and Subcommittees

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Variations and Revisions

n goal of this bill is to exclude certain amounts invested in smaller enterprises located in rural or low-income areas, as well as small businesses in critical technology areas, from the limit on leverage. The bill seeks to provide more opportunities for small businesses in underserved areas to access the capital they need to grow and thrive. By exempting investments in these specific types of businesses from leverage limits, the hope is that more investors will be incentivized to support these enterprises, ultimately leading to economic development in these communities. In addition to these changes, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to small business investment. Overall, the Small Business Investment Act Amendment aims to promote economic growth and job creation in rural and low-income areas, as well as in critical technology sectors.

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

Alternative Names

To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to exclude from the limit on leverage certain amounts invested in smaller enterprises located in rural or low-income areas and small businesses in critical technology areas, and for other purposes.

To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to exclude from the limit on leverage certain amounts invested in smaller enterprises located in rural or low-income areas and small businesses in critical technology areas, and for other purposes.

Investing in All of America Act of 2025

Investing in All of America Act of 2025

To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to exclude from the limit on leverage certain amounts invested in smaller enterprises located in rural or low-income areas and small businesses in critical technology areas, and for other purposes.

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Policy Areas

Commerce

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Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]

Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]

Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]

Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]

Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3]

Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3]

Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8]

Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3]

Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8]

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

Del. King-Hinds, Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large]

Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]

Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

Committees and Subcommittees

Small Business 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