Joaquin Castro

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This bill stops the U.S. from using military force in Mexico unless Congress agrees. Congress would need to declare war or pass a special law to allow it. This rule lasts until December 31, 2026.

This bill would give the Chief Development Officer (CDO) at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) more direct power. This would help the DFC focus better on global development projects. The CDO would also work with other U.S. agencies to find and fund projects that help other countries.

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This bill would shift who controls certain firearm exports from the Department of Commerce to the Department of State. This aims to reduce the flow of U.S.-made firearms that fuel violence in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It would mean stricter checks and monitoring for these exports, potentially making communities safer.

This bill would make the FBI share more information with Congress about how it manages the terrorist and transnational organized crime watchlists. It would also require annual reports on U.S. citizens on the terrorist watchlist, increasing oversight where none currently exists. This means Congress would get regular updates and detailed data to review these important lists.

This bill would make the U.S. Development Finance Corporation share much more detailed information about its projects. This means the public and Congress would get a clearer picture of how U.S. money is used in other countries. It would also show how well these projects are meeting their goals and what financial risks are involved.

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This bill would help homeowners better understand the real cost of solar panel loans. It would require lenders to clearly show all fees, even hidden dealer charges. It would also stop solar loan agreements from forcing people into arbitration. This means those buying solar would see all costs upfront and have more choices to settle problems.

This bill would allow the President to grant certain legal protections and benefits to the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). These protections are similar to those given to other international groups the U.S. works with. This change aims to strengthen scientific cooperation with CERN by making it easier for them to operate in the U.S.