Pat Harrigan

This bill would give families, local governments, and nonprofit housing groups a 180-day head start to buy foreclosed homes from federal agencies. It aims to prohibit large investment companies from purchasing these properties during the initial 180-day period. This means more opportunities for people to purchase homes at fair market value.

Local police departments would get new ways to use federal grant money to fight organized crime, cartels, and gangs. This bill would let them create special units, buy advanced tools, and hire more officers for these efforts. It would also set aside $250 million over five years for these grants, prioritizing areas with high crime activity.

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This bill would make it harder for states and local governments to release people accused of violent crimes before trial. If they don't follow these new rules, they could lose federal money for police, public safety, and transit. This means some defendants would need a required court hearing before being let go on a promise or without paying bail.

This bill would require anyone applying for a new or renewed commercial driver's license or learner's permit to pass a standardized English language test. This change aims to improve safety on the roads by ensuring drivers can understand road signs and communicate effectively. The new rules would take effect one year after the bill becomes law.

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This bill would make wire transfer companies follow the same strict rules as banks. It aims to stop criminal groups from using these services for illegal activities like drug trade and human trafficking. This would mean more oversight for wire transfers.

This bill would stop businesses controlled by certain foreign countries from setting up shop on U.S. military bases. It would also require a national security review for any such businesses already operating there, potentially leading to their removal. This aims to protect national security by limiting foreign influence on military land.