Legislative Activity
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The CAREERS Act expands workforce training programs in rural areas by including higher education institutions and prioritizing career pathway programs and industry partnerships, while also extending funding through 2030. It broadens eligibility and focuses on regional diversity and key rural industries, enhancing skills development and educational opportunities.
Nicholas Langworthy
Representative
NY
Nicholas Langworthy
Representative
NY
The CAREERS Act amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to expand workforce training programs in rural areas. It broadens the definition of eligible institutions, emphasizes career pathway programs and industry partnerships, and prioritizes grants for these initiatives. The act supports various rural industries and requires reporting on program outcomes, with funding extended through 2030.
The CHIP IN for Veterans Act makes permanent a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) program that allows the VA to accept donations of facilities and improvements. This expands healthcare resources for veterans by allowing communities to invest in VA facilities.
Don Bacon
Representative
NE
Don Bacon
Representative
NE
The CHIP IN for Veterans Act makes permanent a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) program that allows the VA to accept donations of facilities and improvements to better serve veterans. This program, initially established in 2016, helps the VA enhance its resources through community support. The Act codifies the program's details into section 8104A of title 38, United States Code, ensuring its continued operation and impact.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to limit members of the House of Representatives to three terms and Senators to two terms, with specific provisions for partial terms. Terms served before the amendment's ratification would not be counted towards these limits, and the amendment must be ratified within seven years to be valid.
Ralph Norman
Representative
SC
Ralph Norman
Representative
SC
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the number of terms a member of Congress can serve. Representatives would be limited to 3 terms and Senators to 2 terms, with specific rules for partial terms. Terms served before the amendment's ratification would not be counted. The amendment must be ratified by three-fourths of the states within seven years to be valid.
The Washington, D.C. Admission Act establishes a process for Washington, D.C. to become the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth, while preserving a separate federal district as the seat of the U.S. Government. It addresses the transition of laws, governance, and federal interests, including representation, courts, and ongoing responsibilities.
Eleanor Norton
Representative
DC
Eleanor Norton
Representative
DC
The Washington, D.C. Admission Act outlines the process for Washington, D.C., to become the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth, while establishing a separate U.S. Capital. It addresses the transition of laws, property, and governance, ensuring continued federal operations and representation for D.C. residents. The Act also covers federal responsibilities, courts, elections, and benefit programs during the transition, establishing a commission to oversee the process and mandating presidential certification.