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This resolution supports designating June 2025 as National Men's Health Month to raise awareness about preventable health issues and encourage early treatment for men and boys.
Troy Carter
Representative
LA
Troy Carter
Representative
LA
This resolution supports the designation of June 2025 as "National Men's Health Month" to raise awareness about significant health disparities affecting American men. It highlights lower life expectancy, higher rates of certain chronic diseases, and barriers to seeking preventive care. The goal is to encourage early detection and treatment for male-specific health issues through public education.
This resolution supports designating the week of June 9 through June 15, 2025, as National Men's Health Week to raise awareness about preventable health issues and encourage early detection among men and boys.
Troy Carter
Representative
LA
Troy Carter
Representative
LA
This resolution supports the designation of the week of June 9 through June 15, 2025, as "National Men's Health Week." It aims to raise national awareness about preventable health issues affecting men and boys, who often delay seeking medical care. The goal is to encourage increased participation in preventive screenings and early detection for serious conditions. Congress formally asks the President to issue a proclamation encouraging nationwide observance of this week.
This Act redefines "franchise fee" to provide a more specific and restrictive definition for cable services under the Communications Act of 1934.
Troy Carter
Representative
LA
Troy Carter
Representative
LA
The Protecting Community Television Act revises the definition of "franchise fee" under the Communications Act of 1934. This change aims to provide a more precise and restrictive definition of what monetary assessments can be charged as a franchise fee by franchising authorities.
This bill updates federal highway safety programs to enhance protections and data collection for roadside workers and motorists experiencing disabled vehicle incidents, while also establishing working groups to address crashes in both scenarios.
Troy Carter
Representative
LA
Troy Carter
Representative
LA
This bill aims to enhance safety for individuals outside their vehicles and for workers in construction zones by updating federal highway safety programs. It mandates improved data collection on roadside and work zone crashes and expands public awareness campaigns to cover disabled vehicles and work zones. Furthermore, the legislation establishes two specialized working groups to develop strategies and share data to reduce fatalities and injuries in these specific high-risk areas.
This bill extends the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) until December 31, 2026.
Troy Carter
Representative
LA
Troy Carter
Representative
LA
This bill extends the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) by moving its expiration date from September 30, 2023, to December 31, 2026. This action ensures the continuation of federal flood insurance coverage for an additional three years.
The FISCAL Act updates the National School Lunch Program requirements to mandate that schools offer both traditional fluid milk and plant-based milk options.
Troy Carter
Representative
LA
Troy Carter
Representative
LA
The FISCAL Act updates the National School Lunch Program requirements regarding milk offerings. This legislation mandates that schools must offer both traditional fluid milk and plant-based milk options to students. Furthermore, the bill establishes a framework for the Secretary to set nutritional standards for any qualifying plant-based milk offered under the program.
The "Securing the Cities Improvement Act" enhances the Securing the Cities program by refining eligibility criteria, establishing performance metrics, and increasing congressional oversight to better protect against nuclear and radiological threats.
Troy Carter
Representative
LA
Troy Carter
Representative
LA
The Securing the Cities Improvement Act amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002, modifying the STC program's eligibility criteria to focus on preparedness, threat levels, and potential consequences of nuclear or radiological attacks. It mandates the establishment of performance metrics and increased congressional oversight of the STC program. The Act requires a report to Congress detailing the program's participation, performance, and planned changes within two years.