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e retirement of nonintermittent electric generation facilities in the United States. The bill highlights the importance of ensuring that reliable electric generation facilities are available before retiring existing facilities with equal or greater reliability attributes. The bill emphasizes that the retirement of nonintermittent electric generation facilities without adequate replacements could pose a threat to the reliability of the US electric grid. This is particularly concerning as the electric grid plays a crucial role in providing power to homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure across the country. By recognizing the potential risks associated with the premature retirement of electric generation facilities, the bill aims to promote the development and maintenance of a reliable and resilient electric grid. This includes ensuring that new facilities with equal or greater reliability attributes are available before retiring existing facilities. Overall, Bill 119 HRES 290 underscores the importance of careful planning and consideration when it comes to the retirement of electric generation facilities in order to safeguard the reliability of the US electric grid.

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Policy Areas

Energy

Potential Impact

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Sponsors and Supporters

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

Cosponsors and Supporters

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Committees and Subcommittees

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ic centerfire rifles or shotguns to individuals under the age of 21. The bill includes exceptions for active duty military personnel and full-time law enforcement officers. The purpose of this legislation is to restrict access to certain firearms for individuals who are not of legal age, while still allowing exceptions for those serving in the military or law enforcement.

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Alternative Names

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a Federal firearms licensee from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles or semiautomatic centerfire shotguns to a person under 21 years of age, with exceptions for active duty military personnel and full-time law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a Federal firearms licensee from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles or semiautomatic centerfire shotguns to a person under 21 years of age, with exceptions for active duty military personnel and full-time law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Ivey, Glenn [D-MD-4]

Rep. Ivey, Glenn [D-MD-4]

Rep. Ivey, Glenn [D-MD-4]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]

Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]

Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1]

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

Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]

Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]

Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1]

Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]

Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]

Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]

Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11]

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

Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]

Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]

Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]

Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]

Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]

Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]

Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20]

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

Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]

Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]

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

Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]

Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]

Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10]

Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3]

Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]

Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3]

Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16]

Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]

Rep. Friedman, Laura [D-CA-30]

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

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

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

Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]

Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]

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

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

Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]

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

Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]

Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]

Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32]

Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]

Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]

Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]

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

Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]

Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3]

Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]

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

Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]

Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18]

Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2]

Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]

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

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

Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4]

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

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

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

Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7]

Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47]

Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]

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

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

Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1]

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

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

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

Rep. Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2]

Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6]

Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]

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

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

Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]

Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]

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

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

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

Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]

Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]

Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]

Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32]

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

Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1]

Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]

Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10]

Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]

Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14]

Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]

Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]

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

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

Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]

Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]

Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]

Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52]

Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]

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

Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]

Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]

Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]

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

Rep. Whitesides, George [D-CA-27]

Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3]

Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8]

Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]

Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16]

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

Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]

Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]

Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1]

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

Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]

Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]

Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1]

Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]

Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]

Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]

Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11]

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

Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]

Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]

Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]

Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]

Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]

Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]

Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20]

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

Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]

Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]

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

Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]

Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]

Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10]

Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3]

Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]

Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3]

Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16]

Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]

Rep. Friedman, Laura [D-CA-30]

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

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

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

Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]

Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]

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

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

Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]

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

Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]

Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]

Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32]

Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]

Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]

Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]

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

Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]

Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3]

Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]

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

Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]

Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18]

Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2]

Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]

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

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

Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4]

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

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

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

Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7]

Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47]

Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]

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

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

Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1]

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

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

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

Rep. Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2]

Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6]

Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]

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

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

Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]

Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]

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

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

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

Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]

Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]

Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]

Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32]

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

Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1]

Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]

Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10]

Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]

Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14]

Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]

Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]

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

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

Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]

Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]

Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]

Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52]

Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]

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

Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]

Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]

Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]

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

Rep. Whitesides, George [D-CA-27]

Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3]

Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8]

Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]

Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16]

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

Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large]

Committees and Subcommittees

Judiciary Committee

Variations and Revisions

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rting any research that involves human fetal tissue obtained from induced abortions. The bill also prohibits the solicitation or acceptance of donations of such tissue. If passed, this legislation would effectively ban the use of human fetal tissue in any research projects that receive federal funding or approval. Supporters of the bill argue that using fetal tissue obtained from abortions is unethical and goes against their moral beliefs. They believe that the government should not be involved in any research that relies on the use of fetal tissue. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that fetal tissue research has led to important medical advancements and has the potential to further scientific understanding of various diseases and conditions. They believe that restricting research involving fetal tissue could hinder progress in the field of medicine and limit potential treatments and cures for various illnesses. Overall, Bill 119 s 987 is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important ethical and scientific questions about the use of human fetal tissue in research. It will be interesting to see how lawmakers navigate these complex issues as they consider the bill's potential impact on medical research and ethical considerations.

Recent Activity

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Alternative Names

A bill to prohibit the Federal Government from conducting, funding, approving, or otherwise supporting any research involving human fetal tissue that is obtained pursuant to an induced abortion, and to prohibit the solicitation or knowing acquisition, receipt, or acceptance of a donation of such issue.

A bill to prohibit the Federal Government from conducting, funding, approving, or otherwise supporting any research involving human fetal tissue that is obtained pursuant to an induced abortion, and to prohibit the solicitation or knowing acquisition, receipt, or acceptance of a donation of such issue.

Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2025

Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2025

A bill to prohibit the Federal Government from conducting, funding, approving, or otherwise supporting any research involving human fetal tissue that is obtained pursuant to an induced abortion, and to prohibit the solicitation or knowing acquisition, receipt, or acceptance of a donation of such issue.

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Policy Areas

Health

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Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]

Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]

Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]

Cosponsors and Supporters

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

Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]

Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]

Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]

Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK]

Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]

Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]

Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]

Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]

Committees and Subcommittees

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Variations and Revisions

ion between the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) in conducting research and development activities. The bill seeks to enhance coordination and cooperation between the two agencies in order to maximize resources and expertise in addressing key issues related to energy and agriculture. Specifically, the bill outlines several key provisions, including the establishment of a joint research and development program that will focus on areas such as bioenergy, renewable energy, and sustainable agriculture. The program will prioritize projects that have the potential to improve energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance the sustainability of agricultural practices. Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a joint advisory committee comprised of representatives from both the DOE and USDA to provide guidance and oversight for the research and development program. The committee will be responsible for identifying research priorities, evaluating project proposals, and monitoring the progress of ongoing initiatives. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1326 aims to leverage the resources and expertise of the DOE and USDA to advance research and development efforts in the areas of energy and agriculture. By promoting collaboration between these two agencies, the bill seeks to drive innovation, improve sustainability, and address key challenges facing the energy and agricultural sectors.

Recent Activity

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Alternative Names

To provide for Department of Energy and Department of Agriculture joint research and development activities, and for other purposes.

To provide for Department of Energy and Department of Agriculture joint research and development activities, and for other purposes.

DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act

DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act

To provide for Department of Energy and Department of Agriculture joint research and development activities, and for other purposes.

DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act

DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act

DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act

To provide for Department of Energy and Department of Agriculture joint research and development activities, and for other purposes.

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Policy Areas

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact

Advanced technology and technological innovations

Agricultural practices and innovations

Agricultural research

Alternative and renewable resources

Climate change and greenhouse gases

Department of Agriculture

Department of Energy

Energy research

Energy storage, supplies, demand

Fires

Forests, forestry, trees

Pest management

Research administration and funding

Research and development

Water use and supply

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3]

Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3]

Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3]

Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3]

Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3]

Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3]

Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3]

Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18]

Committees and Subcommittees

Agriculture Committee

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Agriculture Committee

Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Variations and Revisions

armers' market nutrition program to include tree nuts. The program currently provides low-income seniors with coupons that can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers' markets. This bill seeks to allow seniors to also use these coupons to purchase tree nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, and pecans, which are known for their health benefits. The inclusion of tree nuts in the program is intended to provide seniors with more options for nutritious foods, as tree nuts are a good source of healthy fats, protein, and vitamins. Supporters of the bill argue that this expansion will help improve the overall health and well-being of seniors participating in the program. In addition to including tree nuts in the seniors farmers' market nutrition program, the bill also addresses other purposes related to the program. The specifics of these other purposes are not detailed in the summary, but it can be assumed that they are aimed at improving the effectiveness and reach of the program. Overall, Bill 119 s 1145 seeks to enhance the seniors farmers' market nutrition program by expanding the types of foods that can be purchased with program coupons. This expansion is seen as a positive step towards promoting healthy eating habits among low-income seniors.

Recent Activity

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

Alternative Names

A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to include the provision of tree nuts under the seniors farmers' market nutrition program, and for other purposes.

A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to include the provision of tree nuts under the seniors farmers' market nutrition program, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]

Committees and Subcommittees

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Variations and Revisions

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