John Joyce

This bill would let many public libraries across the country process passport applications. This means people applying for passports would have more places to go, potentially closer to home. Libraries would also get to keep a fee for each application they process, which could help support their services.

This bill would stop the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from having to review and comment on many federal construction projects, major government actions, and proposed new rules. It would also end the EPA's requirement to publicly announce when it finds a federal action or regulation environmentally unsatisfactory. This means less mandatory environmental oversight for federal activities.

This bill would set clearer rules for how Medicare pays hospitals for certain health services that use artificial intelligence or machine learning. It would ensure these services are paid for consistently for at least five years. This could encourage providers to offer these new technologies, potentially benefiting Medicare beneficiaries. The bill would also make a current payment policy for "software as a service" a permanent law.

This bill would create new federal rules to make it faster and simpler for internet companies to install broadband equipment near train tracks and on railroad property. It would set clear steps for working with railroad companies and establish a way to resolve disagreements, aiming to help bring faster internet to more places.

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This bill would formally state that Congress believes licensed architects, engineers, and surveyors are crucial for public safety and strong infrastructure. It would affirm that states should continue requiring licenses for these jobs, but it would not create any new laws or change existing ones. This is an official opinion from Congress, not a new rule.

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This bill would let public health agencies use grants to set up systems that track hospital bed space and emergency room wait times. It would also create new pilot programs to improve emergency care for older adults and people in a mental health crisis. These changes aim to reduce crowding and improve care in emergency departments.

The Environmental Protection Agency recently approved a rule that let California set its own strict car pollution standards, which other states could also choose to follow. This bill would cancel that federal approval. This means California's stricter rules might not be adopted by other states, affecting car makers and what types of vehicles are available to buyers.