James E. Risch

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This bill would require major financial organizations that handle precious metals like gold and silver to store them in more places across the country, not just near New York City. This change aims to make the market more stable, increase competition among storage facilities, and potentially lower costs for investors. It would also make the process for new storage vaults to get approved more open and fair.

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This bill would set up a new federal program to help advanced nuclear energy projects pay for unexpected construction costs. It would allow for up to $3.6 billion to be set aside for certain cost overruns and offer improved loan terms. This aims to make building these projects more straightforward and predictable.

The Senate would officially declare its support for religious freedom around the world. It would ask the Secretary of State to use all possible ways to stop other countries from harming religious freedom. This aims to help hundreds of millions of people worldwide who are treated badly for their beliefs.

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This bill would make sure that key government services related to firearms keep running even if there's a government shutdown. It would allow federal employees who handle firearm background checks and export licenses to continue working, preventing delays for gun buyers and businesses.

This bill would create a government team to plan how the U.S. could use economic tools, like sanctions, if China acts aggressively towards Taiwan. This team would find potential targets and make a strategy. It would help the U.S. be ready while keeping its "One China" policy. The team would also report its plans to Congress every year.

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