Robert P. Bresnahan

This bill would create a new Office of the Chief Economist within the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This office would provide expert economic advice and conduct detailed analyses, including looking at market liquidity, for the CFTC's decisions. This means the government would watch futures, swaps, and commodities markets using more complete and detailed financial information.

This bill would create a new program to help eligible homeowners, small businesses, and non-profits afford flood insurance. It would offer discounts, capping yearly premiums at 1 percent of their local area's median income. It would also push for monthly payment options for flood insurance.

This bill would continue a trial program that helps communities find new water sources. It would double its authorized funding to $50 million through the government's budget year 2028. It would also let communities use these grants to pay for smart technology. This would improve their water and wastewater systems, including covering some operational costs for this new tech. This means more money would be available for modernizing how we get and treat water across the country.

This bill would create a special Green Star Service Flag for the families of veterans who died by suicide on or after September 11, 2001. These families would be able to display the flag to honor their loved ones. It aims to recognize these families, who currently do not have a specific flag for this type of loss.

The Helping Our Heroes Act would let volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel claim a $20 tax deduction for each hour they serve, up to 300 hours a year. This changes current rules that don't allow deductions for the value of volunteer time. It would help these volunteers lower their taxable income, even if they don't itemize other deductions.

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This bill would create a new program at the Department of Agriculture. It would help state, local, and Tribal governments buy more food directly from local farmers. This aims to make sure communities have better access to fresh, healthy food and supports local farm businesses.

This bill would require the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to study how well its disaster prevention projects save money and protect communities. FEMA would then share these findings with Congress and the public every year. This means people would get clear information on how effective government efforts are at preparing for natural disasters.

This bill would require the government's watchdog, the Comptroller General, to review three Mid-Atlantic river commissions. The review would check their ethics, how they talk to the public, and their funding. This aims to make these commissions more open and accountable to Congress, with the commissions reporting annually on their progress.