Stephanie I. Bice

This bill would end the public financing program for presidential campaigns. Instead, money from taxpayer designations would go into a new fund, giving states grants to improve election system security, like buying new voting machines and protecting against cyber threats. States would need to apply and meet certain conditions to get these funds.

This bill aims to stop sudden loud commercials on streaming services. It would make the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) create new rules. These rules would keep ad volumes consistent on online videos, just like on regular TV. This means a smoother sound experience for people watching shows over the internet.

This bill would make the Department of Agriculture (USDA) focus more on national security risks related to food and farming, in addition to its current homeland security work. It would create a new Senior Advisor position to lead these efforts and require regular reports to Congress on potential threats to our food system. This aims to better protect the nation's food supply from various vulnerabilities, including those from foreign influence and new technologies.

This bill would let communities upgrade their public water systems and treatment plants more quickly. It would allow local groups to skip a specific historic preservation review process for projects focused on improving water infrastructure, which could help speed up essential repairs and upgrades.

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This bill would increase the maximum prison time for people who illegally enter the United States. It would also raise penalties for those who reenter the country after being removed. These higher penalties would apply especially if they have past criminal convictions. Overall, individuals caught illegally entering or reentering the U.S. would face longer prison sentences.

This bill would create a grant program to help states set up or expand paid family leave programs for employees welcoming a new child. It would also establish a network for states to work together, making it easier to manage paid leave across state lines and reduce administrative tasks for employers. The goal is to make paid family leave more accessible and consistent for more Americans.

This bill would launch a national effort to grow US biotechnology, aiming to create new jobs and products. It would set up a new office and committee to coordinate federal agencies, streamline regulations, and support research, affecting scientists, businesses, and the public. The goal is to improve national security and economic strength through advances in biology.

This bill would stop new guidance from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) about voluntary carbon credit derivative contracts. If passed, the rules for how these specific financial products are listed and traded would not change as the CFTC intended. This affects the CFTC and companies involved in these contracts.