Hillary J. Scholten

This bill would extend federal permission for funding local programs that clean up water pollution. It would ensure states, territories, and Indian tribes can continue their efforts to improve water quality through the government's budget year 2031. This means cleaner rivers, lakes, and streams for everyone.

This bill, called the Fatigued Pilot Protection Act, would make sure that all airline pilots flying under certain rules get the same required rest. It tells the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to update its rules within 180 days if the bill becomes law. This change aims to improve safety for both pilots and passengers by ensuring consistent rest requirements.

This bill would require the Pentagon to study how it gives out smaller contracts. It aims to check if small businesses get a fair chance and if rules are followed. The Pentagon would then tell Congress what it found.

This bill would make the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics develop a plan to collect and analyze data on the skilled technical workforce. This means the government would regularly gather specific information about these jobs, which could help inform future policies.

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This bill would create new, specific rules for residential and mixed-use housing projects to qualify for federal transportation and rail loans. These rules would be tailored to housing, making it potentially more accessible for developers to get funding. It would also align these standards with those used by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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The AI-WISE Act would create free online guides for small businesses to learn about artificial intelligence (AI) tools. These guides would help owners understand how AI works, manage its risks, and decide if AI tools are right for their business. The Small Business Administration would put these resources online within 180 days if the bill becomes law.

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