Legislative Activity

The Space Infrastructure Act designates space systems, services, and technology as critical infrastructure, requiring the Department of Homeland Security to define its scope and identify coordinating bodies. This act amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to formally include space-related assets as critical infrastructure. It also mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to report to Congress on the implementation of these changes.

The Treatment and Homelessness Housing Integration Act of 2024 directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a demonstration program that will award grants to Continuums of Care in high-homelessness areas, connecting participants in supportive housing programs with Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics for treatment of behavioral health, mental health, and substance use disorders. The program aims to improve access to care for homeless individuals with disabilities and requires a report to Congress on its effectiveness. The bill authorizes \$50,000,000 to be appropriated for fiscal years 2025 through 2029 to carry out the program.

The Legal Workforce Act mandates employers to verify employees' work eligibility through a federal verification system, requires the use of secure identity authentication technologies, and increases penalties for hiring unauthorized workers. It establishes a federal employment eligibility verification system, preempts state laws on employment eligibility verification, and protects employers from liability if they act in good faith based on the system's information. The Act also includes measures to prevent fraud and misuse of documents and Social Security numbers, and requires audits to identify unauthorized workers.