Sylvia R. Garcia

This resolution would fast-track another bill, H.R. 1589, through the House of Representatives. It would automatically adopt an amendment to H.R. 1589, changing an important eligibility date for certain immigrants from January 1, 2017, to July 1, 2024. This change would allow more people to potentially qualify for cancellation of removal and adjustment of status.

This bill would require the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to study how work requirements affect families living in subsidized housing. The study would look at the benefits and challenges of these rules on people and housing agencies. This would give Congress information to understand the impact of these requirements. However, the study would only happen if the HUD Secretary determines it is feasible and won't harm low-income families.

This bill would let local organizations helping people without homes ask for more flexibility with federal funds. For budget years 2027 through 2030, these groups could request waivers to current spending limits, helping them create solutions that better fit their community's needs. It also protects people experiencing homelessness from being moved without new housing options.

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This bill would create a new federal program to help more Americans get free financial coaching. It would set aside $100 million to fund community groups that offer financial advice, especially for low- and moderate-income families. This aims to improve financial stability and set standards for financial coaches.

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This bill would make the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) review how "Buy America" rules apply to affordable housing projects. This review would lead to clearer guidelines for organizations that build or fix affordable homes. The goal is to make it easier to understand what materials must be American-made for these projects.

This bill would repeal a 1996 law that currently stops state and local governments from limiting how their employees share immigration status information with federal authorities. If passed, state and local governments would regain the power to set their own rules on this information sharing. This aims to help build trust between communities and local public services.

This bill would require the government to study if a single set of building rules across the country could make homes cheaper and better. This study would look at how a national code might affect local governments, builders, and people looking for homes. It's about gathering facts to see if a big change to building rules could help with housing costs and quality.

Trains would face new time limits for blocking public roads. This bill would stop trains from blocking public highway crossings for longer than 10 minutes, with some exceptions. It would help drivers and emergency services get through faster and would allow the government to fine railroad companies that break the rules.