Ann Wagner

This resolution would have the House formally recognize the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft's 30 years of service. It would also honor the Navy pilots, weapons system officers, and maintenance teams. This acknowledges their contributions to national security and naval strength.

This bill would expand what counts as producing child pornography and remove time limits for prosecuting crimes involving obscene child sexual abuse images. It would also require those convicted of these crimes to register as sex offenders and face stricter rules for pre-trial detention and supervised release. These changes aim to enhance enforcement against child exploitation.

This bill would require the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to update its rules for venture capital funds. It would broaden what these funds can count as 'qualifying investments.' This includes certain stock purchases and investments in other venture capital funds. However, it would also set a new limit. Funds would need to hold no more than 49 percent of their capital in these specific types of investments. This is required to keep their special regulatory status.

This bill would require the U.S. government to regularly identify and impose financial and travel sanctions on foreign individuals and groups who threaten the peace and stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It also makes current U.S. sanctions against destabilizing persons in the Western Balkans permanent. These actions aim to support Bosnia and Herzegovina's sovereignty and democratic institutions.

Currently, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) defines "small entity" but doesn't have to regularly review or update it. This bill would require the SEC to regularly study and update its definition of "small entity." This could mean more businesses would be considered "small" and potentially benefit from specific rules.

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This bill would make it easier for small businesses to get funding by changing rules for crowdfunding and venture capital. It would also update who can be considered an "accredited investor" and create a new taskforce to protect senior investors. Additionally, it would allow companies to deliver financial documents to investors electronically by default.

This bill would let investment companies temporarily hold money from certain investors. This could happen if they suspect financial exploitation. The goal is to protect people aged 65 or older, or those with certain impairments, by giving companies time to check suspicious requests. This change would help stop vulnerable people from losing their savings to scams.

This bill would allow federal courts to give longer prison sentences to people convicted of certain serious crimes, like kidnapping or murder-for-hire. This applies if foreign governments knowingly ordered or helped with the crimes. Right now, there are no special longer sentences for crimes backed by foreign governments.

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Travelers from certain countries would pay higher fees for some U.S. visitor visas. This bill would direct the Secretary of State to raise visa application fees. The increase would apply to people from countries that delay accepting their citizens, sponsor terrorism, or have severe human trafficking problems. The fee increase would depend on how many of these issues a country faces.

The Crime Victims Fund, which helps victims across the country, would temporarily receive additional money from certain recoveries under the False Claims Act. This change aims to make the fund more stable and ensure it can continue supporting victim services. The bill also requires an audit of the fund by the Department of Justice Inspector General to check its health and suggest improvements.