Sam Graves

This bill creates new offices within the Army Corps of Engineers to improve how it manages rivers, water supplies, and community support. It also speeds up studies for water projects and approves many new water and sewer infrastructure projects nationwide. These changes would help communities manage floods, droughts, and old systems.

This bill would set aside billions of dollars for federal transportation programs from 2027 to 2031, covering highways, bridges, public transit, and railroads. It would also create a new annual registration fee for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The bill aims to improve safety, streamline project approvals, and modernize infrastructure across the country.

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This bill would change how people can sue businesses over inaccessible websites and mobile apps. Instead of going straight to court, individuals would first have to tell the business about the problem and then file a complaint with the Department of Justice. This new process would add several steps and waiting periods before a lawsuit could be filed, and could prevent a lawsuit if the government finds the business compliant or doesn't act.

This bill would let the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) keep running and pay its essential workers during government shutdowns, using money from its own insurance fund. It would also make sure airlines can always get special war risk insurance. This means fewer travel disruptions and more stability for the aviation industry.

This bill would set aside more money for pipeline safety programs and create new grants for towns to fix their natural gas pipes. It would also extend federal safety rules to cover carbon dioxide pipelines and establish a new system for companies to share safety information voluntarily, aiming to prevent accidents and improve oversight.

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This bill would make the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) an independent agency, reporting directly to the President. It aims to make disaster assistance faster and easier for states, local governments, non-profits, and individuals by streamlining applications, cutting red tape, and clearing backlogs. This means people and communities hit by disasters would get help more quickly and with less hassle.

This bill would authorize billions of dollars for the Coast Guard and increase its military strength over the next five years. It would also create a new civilian Secretary of the Coast Guard position to oversee the service. A major focus is on implementing comprehensive new policies and training to combat sexual assault and harassment within the Coast Guard and at the Academy. This also includes updates to merchant mariner rules and vessel safety.

This bill, called the 'Save America's Rural Hospitals Act,' would help rural hospitals and other healthcare providers stay open and offer more services. It would increase payments from Medicare and Medicaid to these providers and make some benefits that were temporary now permanent. This means people in rural areas would have more reliable access to doctors, emergency rooms, and telehealth services close to home.

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