Joseph D. Morelle

This bill would require tech companies to share repair information, parts, and tools with independent repair shops and device owners. This means people could fix their own digital electronics or choose from more repair options, potentially saving money and extending device life. It would also stop companies from using software to block repairs.

This resolution would create special rules for how the House of Representatives considers another bill, H.R. 6039. If adopted, the House would immediately begin debating H.R. 6039 under these new rules. This would limit debate time, prevent certain objections, and allow a specific amendment to be automatically added, speeding up the process for H.R. 6039.

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This bill would let federal courts give shorter sentences or alternative punishments to people who committed crimes after experiencing severe abuse. It would allow judges to consider a person's history of sexual assault, domestic violence, or trafficking when deciding their sentence. This changes current rules that don't explicitly allow such considerations for reduced sentences.

Organizations fighting hunger would get more resources and funding from a government information center. This bill would expand the center's information to include details on using volunteers and preventing hunger. It would also boost its annual funding from $250,000 to $750,000 starting in the government's budget year 2026, extending through 2032.

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This bill would require states to create plans for running elections during disasters like hurricanes or wildfires. It also sets aside $100 million over five years for states to improve voting systems and help voters during these events. This aims to make voting more reliable when major disasters strike.

This bill would make fighting the invasive spotted lanternfly a top research goal, allowing grants to find new ways to control this pest. It also extends the permission for other important agricultural research programs to continue until 2030. This benefits farmers, researchers, and the public.

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