Pat Fallon

Right now, the government updates its purchasing dollar limits every five years. This bill would make those updates happen every three years instead, starting in 2028. This means federal agencies and businesses working with the government would see these financial rules change more frequently.

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This bill would change how the District of Columbia's top lawyer, the Attorney General, is chosen. Instead of a local process, the President would appoint this official, and the current Attorney General's term would end immediately if the bill becomes law. This means the President would have direct control over who serves as D.C.'s chief legal officer.

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This bill would let the government lease out certain lands for mining hardrock minerals like gold, silver, and copper. Currently, the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands covers other minerals like oil and gas, but not hardrock minerals. This change would allow mining companies to apply for leases to extract these materials from lands the government has acquired.

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The National Cyber Director would create a plan for a new Federal institute. This institute would offer specialized training for government employees in cyber roles, including new hires and those moving into mid-career positions, as well as human resources staff who hire cyber professionals. Currently, there isn't one central place for this kind of training across the government.

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This bill would require the Department of Defense to buy its computer and communication equipment only from the original manufacturers or their authorized sellers. This change aims to make the supply chain for military technology more secure. It would affect how the DoD buys its tech and how companies sell to the military.

This bill would make it easier for special districts, like those managing water or fire services, to get federal financial help. It would require the Office of Management and Budget to issue rules ensuring these districts are recognized as local governments when applying for grants and loans. This means more local projects could potentially receive federal funding.