Legislative Activity
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The PART Act establishes new federal requirements for marking catalytic converters, creates a grant program for VIN stamping, tightens record-keeping for used parts dealers, and increases criminal penalties for theft and trafficking of catalytic converters.
James Baird
Representative
IN
James Baird
Representative
IN
The PART Act aims to combat catalytic converter theft by requiring new vehicles to have traceable identifying markers on these parts. It establishes a federal grant program to help entities stamp identifying numbers onto existing converters. Furthermore, the bill imposes strict record-keeping requirements on businesses that buy used converters and creates new federal criminal penalties for stealing or trafficking stolen catalytic converters.
This Act mandates coordination between the NSF and USDA to conduct joint research and development focused on agriculture, food security, rural revitalization, and related STEM education and infrastructure.
James Baird
Representative
IN
James Baird
Representative
IN
The NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act mandates that the National Science Foundation and the Department of Agriculture coordinate and conduct joint research and development activities. This collaboration will focus on critical areas such as agricultural biology, food security, rural revitalization, and the application of advanced technologies like AI and robotics in farming. The Act also supports related infrastructure, workforce development, and educational initiatives, requiring a report to Congress detailing coordination efforts within two years.
This bill restricts the Palestine Liberation Organization's status in UN agencies to less than full membership and limits the U.S. status in UN organizations to above observer status, while excluding Taiwan from these provisions.
James Baird
Representative
IN
James Baird
Representative
IN
The No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2025 aims to restrict the Palestine Liberation Organization's status within United Nations agencies to observer status or less. It also modifies existing law to limit the United States' status in UN organizations to something beyond mere observer status, but short of full membership. This Act explicitly states that its provisions do not apply to Taiwan.
This Act updates definitions, raises capacity limits, and establishes a working group to promote the commercialization and industrial competitiveness of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs).
James Baird
Representative
IN
James Baird
Representative
IN
The Small Modular Reactor Commercialization Act of 2025 aims to accelerate the deployment of advanced nuclear technology by updating definitions and increasing size limits for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) up to 500 MWe. The bill revises capacity limits under the Atomic Energy Act and ensures SMR developers remain eligible for federal funding regardless of size within the new parameters. Furthermore, it establishes a high-level working group tasked with developing strategies to ensure U.S. competitiveness in the global SMR market.
A bill requiring the Secretary of State to report on the necessity, function, and cost-effectiveness of the Conflict and Stabilization Operations Bureau.
James Baird
Representative
IN
James Baird
Representative
IN
This bill requires the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress assessing the Conflict and Stabilization Operations Bureau. The report will determine if the Bureau should be maintained, explain its function, analyze its costs, and detail how its functions would be absorbed if dissolved. This report is due within 180 days of the bill's passage.
The "Increased TSP Access Act of 2025" amends Section 1242 of the Food Security Act of 1985 to improve the delivery of technical assistance by ensuring timely, science-based support and streamlining the certification process for third-party providers, thereby expanding expertise and capacity in conservation efforts. It also directs the Secretary to establish fair payment amounts for these services and increase transparency regarding fund allocation and program effectiveness.
James Baird
Representative
IN
James Baird
Representative
IN
The "Increased TSP Access Act of 2025" amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to improve the delivery of technical assistance for conservation practices. It streamlines the certification process for third-party technical service providers (TSPs) by allowing non-Federal entities and State agencies to certify them. The Act also mandates the Secretary to establish fair payment amounts for TSP services and increases transparency regarding the use and impact of third-party providers. Ultimately, this bill aims to enhance conservation efforts by expanding the pool of qualified TSPs and improving their accessibility to agricultural producers.