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This bill strengthens federal protections for domestic violence survivors by closing loopholes to prohibit individuals subject to protective orders from purchasing or possessing firearms and establishing a grant program to assist in the removal of firearms from adjudicated abusers.
James Himes
Representative
CT
James Himes
Representative
CT
The Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act strengthens federal law to better protect victims of domestic violence by closing loopholes that allow abusive dating partners and those under temporary restraining orders to access firearms. The bill expands the definition of "intimate partner" and "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence," while prohibiting individuals subject to qualifying protective orders from purchasing or possessing firearms. Additionally, it establishes a federal grant program to assist states and local governments in implementing effective procedures for the removal and safe storage of firearms from individuals under domestic violence protection orders.
This Act modernizes the National Housing Act by increasing loan limits for property improvements and manufactured homes, adding Accessory Dwelling Units as an eligible improvement, and requiring annual indexing of loan limits.
James Himes
Representative
CT
James Himes
Representative
CT
This Act modernizes the Title I property improvement and manufactured home loan programs by significantly increasing maximum loan amounts and expanding eligible uses, including for accessory dwelling units. It also establishes a requirement for the Secretary to periodically adjust and annually index these loan limits based on updated data. Furthermore, the bill mandates a HUD study on the cost-effectiveness and quality of off-site construction housing methods.
This bill directs a study to analyze the direct and indirect costs associated with Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) for middle-market companies and compare them to alternative financing methods.
James Himes
Representative
CT
James Himes
Representative
CT
The Middle Market IPO Cost Act mandates a comprehensive study, led by the Comptroller General in coordination with the SEC and FINRA, to analyze the direct and indirect costs associated with Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) for small and medium-sized companies. This analysis will compare IPO expenses against alternative financing methods and assess the impact of these costs on capital formation and retail investors. The final report, due within 360 days, must include findings and recommendations for legislative or administrative changes.
This bill reforms the Defense Production Act Committee under Commerce Department leadership and establishes a public registry to track the use of DPA authorities for enhanced accountability and transparency.
James Himes
Representative
CT
James Himes
Representative
CT
The CLEAR Defense Production Act of 2025 overhauls the Defense Production Act Committee by placing a senior Department of Commerce official in charge to enhance coordination and review of all DPA authorities. This bill mandates the creation of a public, electronic registry tracking every use of DPA authorities by federal agencies, detailing the justification and national defense goal achieved. The goal is to improve accountability, planning, and transparency regarding the government's use of these critical economic powers.