Sam T. Liccardo

This bill would make it harder for the military to help civilian police forces for long periods. It would require the President to tell Congress why the help is needed, and Congress would have to approve it if it lasts more than 30 days. The bill would also stop most people from working for both the military and a civilian police department at the same time.

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This bill would create a new federal pilot program to help local communities turn vacant and abandoned commercial buildings into housing. It would set aside up to $100 million over several years for grants. These grants would help convert rundown properties into homes that people can afford. This means more housing options for families and a chance to revitalize neighborhoods.

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This bill would let the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) use a simpler environmental review process for some housing aid. It would also allow federally recognized Indian Tribes to handle these reviews themselves for certain housing projects, just like states and local governments already can.

This bill would create a new federal program to insure loans for building accessory dwelling units, often called backyard homes or in-law suites. This would make it easier for homeowners to get financing for these projects. It also would let Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac buy and sell these insured loans, which could help lenders offer more of them.

Homeowners could get federal help to build small rental units, like backyard cottages or converted garages. This bill would create a new federal program to insure loans for these projects. This could make it easier for homeowners to get funding and for lenders to offer these loans, with the Department of Housing and Urban Development running the program.

This bill would limit the federal government's ability to charge new taxes or fees on businesses that send money across borders. It aims to protect people who send money to family abroad from higher costs. These costs could otherwise push them towards less safe, unregulated transfer methods. The change would require the Treasury Secretary to certify that any new fee won't increase financial crime or overly burden these businesses.

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This bill would stop the President, Vice President, public officials, high-ranking government employees, and their families from promoting certain investments for personal profit. It would create new rules and penalties to keep them from using their jobs for financial gain, aiming to build public trust.