James R. Baird

This bill would let the President award the Medal of Honor to Nicholas Dockery for his bravery in Afghanistan. Currently, rules prevent this award due to time limits. If passed, this bill would remove those limits, making him eligible for the honor.

Hemp farmers would get more time to prepare for new growing rules. This bill would push back the start date for changes to hemp production rules from one year to three years after they were first passed. This gives hemp producers and the wider agricultural industry more time to adapt.

This bill would give hemp producers and businesses more time to get ready for new government rules. Instead of having 365 days to prepare, they would get 3 years before certain new hemp production rules take effect. This delay would provide the industry with more time to adjust to upcoming changes.

This bill aims to make it harder to steal and sell catalytic converters. It would require new cars to have these parts marked and set up a grant program to help mark older vehicles. It would also create new federal crimes for stealing or trafficking these parts and make it tougher for thieves to sell them.

This bill would make the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) work together on research. They would team up to tackle challenges in farming, food safety, and rural areas. This could lead to new technologies and better education for future workers.

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This bill would change the definition of 'small modular reactors' by letting them produce more power. It would also create a government group to help the U.S. lead in building and making these nuclear technologies. These changes could affect energy companies, government agencies, and future jobs in the nuclear field.

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This bill would make it easier for farmers, ranchers, and forest owners to get expert advice on conservation practices. It would expand the number of certified technical advisors available and streamline how these advisors get approved. This means producers could get more timely help with their land.