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in committee · New Hampshire · House Aug 29, 2024

HR 6880: Hardwood Products Access and Development Program Act

HR 6880, the Hardwood Products Access and Development Program Act, authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to award competitive grants to eligible entities - including states, industry nonprofits, universities, and research institutions - to boost the domestic hardwood industry. The grants fund specific activities like research on hardwood’s carbon benefits, market promotion, consumer education, and demonstration projects showcasing hardwood’s sustainability. It allocates $5 million annually from 2024 to 2029 for these efforts, with grants requiring clear goals and expected outcomes like increased production or consumer awareness. The bill defines "domestically produced hardwood products" as those containing 90% domestic hardwood material and ensures it does not override state or tribal laws.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds research on hardwood's carbon benefits and sustainability, aligning with environmental conservation goals through industry promotion.85% confidence
Thomas P. Tiffany (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · New Hampshire · House Aug 13, 2024

HR 9355: CLEAN Act

This bill enacts House Resolution 895 into permanent law, modifying the House ethics procedures. It makes the Office of Congressional Ethics a standing committee, updates committee references, allows extended terms for ethics board members, guarantees individuals under review the right to legal counsel, and explicitly prohibits actions that would deny constitutional rights. The changes directly affect House members, ethics board staff, and individuals undergoing ethics investigations. The bill focuses on procedural updates to ethics oversight without introducing new policy measures.
Katie Porter (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · New Hampshire · House Aug 9, 2024

HR 9339: Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2024

This bill amends VA education benefits rules to help veterans transition into truck driving careers. It allows the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to directly approve multi-state trucking apprenticeship programs for veterans using their education benefits, rather than requiring individual state approvals. This change specifically affects veterans seeking trucking training that crosses state lines, as current rules only permit state-specific programs. The key provision removes a barrier for veterans pursuing interstate trucking careers through VA-funded apprenticeships.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access for veterans by removing barriers to multi-state trucking apprenticeships under VA education benefits.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enables veterans to access multi-state trucking apprenticeships, directly supporting transportation workforce development in a key sector of the industry.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRemoves state approval barriers for VA education benefits in multi-state trucking apprenticeships, directly advancing veteran employment opportunities through expanded benefit access.95% confidence
Chris Pappas (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · New Hampshire · House Aug 9, 2024

HR 9327: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act

This bill requires the Energy Information Administration (EIA) to include new data on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in its regular energy reports, such as the Petroleum Supply Monthly. The data must cover feedstock sources (by state, U.S. total, and foreign countries), production volumes, and imports, while defining SAF as fuel meeting environmental standards (at least 50% lower lifecycle emissions than jet fuel) and not derived from palm oil or petroleum. The EIA must collect this information using reliable statistical methods without double-counting. This provides transparency on the SAF industry but does not change production rules or regulations.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates data collection on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), defined as renewable fuel with 50% lower emissions than jet fuel, promoting renewable energy development and reducing fossil fuel dependence.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDefines SAF as meeting 50% lower lifecycle emissions than jet fuel, promoting cleaner aviation fuel and excluding environmentally harmful sources like palm oil.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates SAF data collection to advance sustainable aviation, aligning with transportation sustainability goals per bill's focus on lower-emission fuel standards.85% confidence
Mike Flood (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · New Hampshire · House Aug 9, 2024

HR 6531: TRAIN VA Employees Act

HR 6531, the TRAIN VA Employees Act, requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create mandatory training for all VA supervisors and certain other designated employees. The training program, to be developed within one year of enactment, covers key supervisor duties like performance appraisals, addressing workplace issues (including hostile environments), and managing employee conduct. All affected employees must complete the initial training within 18 months and refresher sessions every two years. The bill directly impacts VA supervisors and specific leadership roles, focusing on improving management practices through structured, adult-learning-based instruction.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandatory supervisor training on hostile environments and workplace issues directly strengthens workplace safety protections for VA employees.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates VA supervisor training on workplace management to improve service delivery, directly strengthening VA operations serving veterans through enhanced employee conduct and performance oversight.85% confidence
Chris Pappas (D) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · New Hampshire · House Aug 2, 2024

HR 9268: Safer Skies Act of 2024

The Safer Skies Act of 2024 requires certain smaller airlines to adopt the federal security screening program currently used by larger carriers. Specifically, it mandates that airlines operating passenger planes with more than 9 seats (that do not use TSA checkpoints, offer individual seats in advance with public schedules) must comply with the Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program within 360 days of enactment. The Transportation Security Administration must revise its rules to enforce this new requirement. This directly affects regional carriers that currently skip standard airport security screenings but serve passengers under these specific operational conditions. The bill extends existing security standards to cover these previously exempt airlines without creating new security protocols.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates enhanced security screening for smaller airlines, directly improving aviation safety standards within transportation sector95% confidence
Nicholas A. Langworthy (R) · 26 co-sponsors
in committee · New Hampshire · House Aug 2, 2024

HR 9280: Save the Green to Gold Program Act

This bill amends federal law to change how enlisted service time counts toward total service for military officers who completed Service Reserve Officer Training Corps (SROTC). It allows officers to count their enlisted service toward their total service time using the date the bill is enacted, instead of the previous cutoff date of August 1, 1979. The change directly affects officers who completed SROTC and are now serving as officers, particularly those whose enlisted service ended after 1979. This adjustment simplifies the process for these officers to qualify for certain benefits tied to their total service duration.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands military officer retirement benefits by allowing post-1979 enlisted service to count toward total service time, strengthening veterans' eligibility for benefits.95% confidence
Chris Pappas (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · New Hampshire · House Aug 2, 2024

HR 9238: Marine Energy Technologies Acceleration Act

HR 9238, the Marine Energy Technologies Acceleration Act, establishes a $1 billion Marine Energy Acceleration Fund to advance marine energy projects. It allocates $600 million for 20+ demonstration projects connecting to microgrids, community grids, or utility-scale grids, prioritizing projects supporting rural, Tribal, and disadvantaged communities, energy resilience, and environmental monitoring. Additional funding includes $230 million for research and development, $50 million for site assessments, $15 million for streamlining permitting processes across federal agencies, and $85 million for workforce development programs focused on communities near project sites. The bill directly affects marine energy developers, coastal communities, and federal agencies like the Department of Energy and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates $1B fund for marine renewable energy projects, prioritizing R&D, community grids, and environmental monitoring. Explicitly advances renewable energy infrastructure and resilience.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds marine energy (renewable clean energy) with $600M for projects prioritizing environmental monitoring, clean energy advancement, and climate-aligned resilience, directly supporting environmental protection and climate goals.95% confidence
Nanette Diaz Barragán (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · New Hampshire · House Aug 2, 2024

HR 9274: SHAWL Act

HR 9274, the SHAWL Act, establishes two new Smithsonian museums: the National Museum of the American Latino and the American Women’s History Museum. It authorizes both museums to be located within the National Mall’s "Reserve" area, overriding prior restrictions, and requires federal agencies managing potential sites to transfer jurisdiction to the Smithsonian after notifying congressional committees. The bill mandates that both museums accurately represent diverse cultures, histories, and viewpoints within Latino and women’s communities through exhibits and programs, requiring input from a broad range of community experts. It also requires the Smithsonian to submit biennial reports to Congress detailing compliance with these representation requirements.
Nicole Malliotakis (R) · 108 co-sponsors
in committee · New Hampshire · House Aug 2, 2024

HR 9273: New England Coastal Protection Act of 2024

The New England Coastal Protection Act of 2024 prohibits the federal government from leasing any area of the outer Continental Shelf off the coasts of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut for oil and gas exploration, development, or production. It amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to explicitly block such leases, overriding any existing or future laws that might permit them. This policy change directly affects the oil and gas industry by eliminating potential new drilling opportunities in these coastal waters and restricts the federal government’s authority to issue offshore energy leases in the region. The bill creates a permanent ban on new oil and gas leasing in this specific coastal zone.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBlocks oil/gas leasing, reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing renewable energy infrastructure goals95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits oil/gas leasing on coastal shelf, preventing environmental harm from extraction activities and protecting marine ecosystems.95% confidence
Seth Magaziner (D) · 19 co-sponsors
in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Aug 1, 2024

SJRES 108: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to reaffirm the principle that no person is above the law

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to affirm that no person, including the President and other federal officials, is above the law. It would require all officials holding authority under the U.S. government to be subject to ordinary criminal prosecution for both official and unofficial actions. The amendment mandates that general laws apply to the President unless specified otherwise and grants Congress power to enforce this by, for example, extending the statute of limitations for prosecuting a sitting President during their term. If ratified by three-fourths of states, this change would become part of the Constitution, altering how federal law applies to high-level government officials.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates criminal accountability for all officials, including the President, directly enhancing oversight and accountability in the justice system per reform indicators.95% confidence
Mazie K. Hirono (D) · 30 co-sponsors
in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Aug 1, 2024

S 4933: Preserving Rural Housing Investments Act

This bill clarifies tax rules for government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. It amends the tax code to specify that the U.S. government or its agencies are not considered "tax-exempt entities" when applying certain rules to these GSEs' stock. The change affects how Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are treated under tax law but does not create new housing programs or directly impact rural housing investments. The title "Preserving Rural Housing Investments" is misleading, as the bill addresses only a narrow tax clarification with no direct policy changes for housing. The amendment applies to taxable years ending after July 30, 2008.
Jerry Moran (R) · 9 co-sponsors
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