Robert E. Latta

This bill would make sure self-driving cars are safe by requiring manufacturers to show proof of safety and report crash data to a new national system. It would also set federal rules for these vehicles, overriding some state and local laws, and allow limited commercial testing.

States would be required to add plans for physical and cybersecurity of local energy systems to their existing energy security plans. This means better protection for the power you use every day. States would also work with equipment suppliers to make these systems more secure.

Currently, people with Medicare are generally not allowed to contribute to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). This bill would change that rule for individuals who are only enrolled in Medicare Part A, letting them put money into these special accounts to save for healthcare costs. This change would apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.

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This bill would extend the program that collects fees from companies making over-the-counter (OTC) drugs until 2030. These fees help pay for the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) work to ensure these drugs are safe and effective. It would also update how these fees are calculated and when they are due.

This bill would change federal rules for certain nuclear fuel recycling equipment. It would specifically define equipment that reprocesses spent nuclear fuel without separating plutonium as a "production facility." This means companies using these methods would likely need to follow new federal regulations.

This bill would require the Department of Energy to regularly look closely at where all the parts for generating and transmitting electricity come from. The goal is to find and fix weaknesses, especially those related to foreign countries, and to make sure our power grid stays strong and reliable for everyone. These findings would be shared with Congress.

This bill, called the REFINER Act, would require the Secretary of Energy to get a report from the National Petroleum Council. This report would look at how U.S. fuel-making plants contribute to energy security and fuel prices. It aims to find ways to increase their capacity and make fuel more affordable for Americans.

This bill would set aside more money for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), the federal agency that handles communication and information policy. It would change the title of the agency's top official to "Under Secretary" and create new offices focused on managing radio spectrum and international affairs. The bill also streamlines how the agency reports its activities to Congress.

This bill would ask the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to look at its current rules for satellite services. The aim is to find ways to update these rules to better support precision agriculture, a method that helps farmers manage crops more effectively with technology. This could eventually lead to better satellite connections for farmers nationwide.

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This bill would stop the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from approving any new abortion drugs. It would also add many strict new rules for abortion drugs already on the market, changing how they can be prescribed and dispensed.