Maxwell Frost

This bill would clarify how states can use existing federal money for projects that stop people from trespassing on train tracks, which often leads to deaths. It tells the Department of Transportation to create clear guidelines within a year. This could help states carry out more effective safety projects.

This bill would make sure that businesses destroying firearms break down every single part of the weapon. It would create new rules for these businesses and set up fines or even jail time for those who don't follow them. This means gun destruction would be more thorough, and businesses would face clear consequences for not doing it right.

This bill would block states from stopping businesses from using special payment codes for gun and ammunition sales. Today, states can make rules about these codes, but this bill would prevent them from doing so. This means firearm and ammunition merchants would be free to use these codes, and consumers buying these items would not have their payment methods affected by state rules.

This bill would significantly increase federal licensing fees for gun manufacturers, importers, and dealers. It would also require gun dealers to adopt new business practices. These include offering secure gun storage devices and implementing procedures to prevent firearms from being diverted to illegal sales or straw purchasers. Dealers who don't follow these rules could face fines, license suspension, or even criminal charges for new trafficking offenses.

This bill would bring back taxes on certain firearms that were previously removed. People buying or making these firearms would pay a $200 tax, or $5 for certain other weapons. This money, along with an extra $1.7 billion, would help fund Medicare Part A, which covers hospital care for seniors and people with disabilities.

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This bill would make the air inside airplanes cleaner for passengers and crew. It would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to create new rules about "bleed air systems," which use engine air for cabin ventilation. New airplane designs would stop using these systems. For existing designs, newly manufactured aircraft would need special filters, and the use of bleed air systems in their manufacture would be gradually phased out over time.

This bill would make the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) create new, tougher rules for how a radioactive material called phosphogypsum can be used. It would require companies to prove its use is safe and make that information public. This aims to protect workers and nearby residents from cancer risks.

This bill would require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to study how people understand and react to hurricane forecasts. The goal is to make these warnings clearer and more effective for everyone, especially those in vulnerable communities. This would lead to improved hurricane preparedness and safety.

This bill would require the Comptroller General of the United States to study why transit buses are so expensive to make and buy. The goal is to recommend ways to cut these costs and help federal, state, and local governments spend money more wisely on new buses. Currently, there is no specific government review focused on these rising costs.