Donald S. Beyer

This bill would create a new Older Workers' Bureau within the Department of Labor. This bureau would research issues facing workers aged 55 and older, develop policies, and offer grants to combat ageism and improve job opportunities. It aims to help millions of older Americans find and keep good jobs.

This bill would help hospitals and other care facilities get ready for and deal with extreme weather. It sets aside $50 million to pay for organizations that would offer support to these facilities, aiming to protect patients and reduce risks during disasters. This means facilities would have more resources to keep operating safely when severe weather hits.

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This bill would require NASA to develop a science-based plan to monitor and detect methane emissions within 18 months. This plan would help state and local governments, businesses, and researchers use better data to find and fix methane leaks faster. The goal is to improve American energy security.

This bill would let many more nurses from other countries work in U.S. hospitals, especially in areas needing nurses. It would increase the number of visas from 500 to 20,000 each year. Hospitals that hire these nurses would also need a policy about how many patients each nurse cares for.

Federal, state, and local police agencies would have to report details about payments for officer misconduct. This information would go into a public online database. Currently, no national system shares this data.

This resolution would formally express the House of Representatives' opinion that U.S. corporations should commit to using the talents of women in senior management and on boards. It aims to strengthen economic growth by encouraging more opportunities for women in leadership. However, it would not create any new laws or requirements for businesses.

This bill would let National Parks use speed cameras on their highways. Any fines collected from these cameras would go directly towards fixing park roads, parking lots, and maintaining the cameras themselves. This would give parks a new way to pay for upkeep without waiting for Congress to set aside more money.

This bill would create a new Office of Fusion within the Department of Energy. Its main goal would be to speed up the development and use of fusion energy in the U.S. This includes working with private companies to build more than one fusion power plant by the end of 2028.

This bill would stop schools that receive federal money from using seclusion, mechanical restraint, chemical restraint, and dangerous physical restraints on students. It would set clear, strict rules for when physical restraint can be used and require schools to report all incidents. This means more protection for students and greater transparency for parents about how their children are treated in schools.

This bill would require new health warning labels on sugary drinks, foods with non-sugar sweeteners, and ultra-processed foods. It would also stop companies from advertising these "junk foods" directly to children. This aims to help families make healthier choices and reduce childhood diabetes.

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