Dan Newhouse

Organic food producers would need to confirm their soil is free of prohibited substances like synthetic chemicals before planting. This bill would require testing or other approved methods for both farmed organic products and wild crops. The government would then create rules for these new tests.

This bill would add the Secretary of the Interior to a government committee that reviews foreign investments. This would happen when foreign groups want to buy land or resources near federal lands. The committee would then decide if these purchases need a closer look, especially if they involve certain foreign countries.

This bill would make it easier for more towns and rural areas to qualify for special tax breaks. These tax breaks help pay for projects that produce renewable electricity or invest in clean energy. This means more places could see new clean energy projects.

This bill would help rural sawmills and wood-processing facilities get government-backed loans. It sets aside up to $220 million to help them start, reopen, or improve their operations, especially if they are near federal lands needing forest restoration. This aims to make forest restoration cheaper by having local mills process the removed wood.

A new bill would direct the Department of Health and Human Services to study Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) in infants and related health issues for mothers. The study would look at how common NAS is and what services Medicaid offers. Its findings would be shared with Congress and the public.

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This bill would give qualified Tribal law enforcement officers the power to enforce federal laws within their tribal lands. It would also grant them federal benefits like retirement and workers' compensation. The Department of Justice would also be required to better coordinate its public safety efforts in Indian communities.

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