Robert E. Latta

This bill would let AI developers and other private groups share information and work together to fix security risks without facing antitrust lawsuits. Currently, this cooperation is risky. The change aims to make AI safer by encouraging groups to work together on dangers, with some Department of Justice oversight.

This bill would create a faster way for certain new over-the-counter drugs to get approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It would allow drug companies to ask the FDA to speed up the review of nonprescription drugs that offer important public health benefits. This could potentially bring new treatments to consumers sooner.

This bill would require the U.S. government to create a public plan to promote Wi-Fi and other wireless technologies around the world. It aims to strengthen America's leadership in these technologies and counter efforts by countries like China to undermine them. This means a more focused and coordinated effort from federal agencies on global Wi-Fi policy.

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This bill would permanently classify a group of illicit synthetic opioids called nitazenes as Schedule I controlled substances. This means making, selling, or possessing them would be strictly illegal, similar to heroin, with severe penalties. The change would give law enforcement clearer tools to fight these drugs and increase penalties for those involved with them.

This bill would make sure self-driving cars are safe by requiring manufacturers to show proof of safety and report crash data to a new national system. It would also set federal rules for these vehicles, overriding some state and local laws, and allow limited commercial testing.

States would be required to add plans for physical and cybersecurity of local energy systems to their existing energy security plans. This means better protection for the power you use every day. States would also work with equipment suppliers to make these systems more secure.

Currently, people with Medicare are generally not allowed to contribute to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). This bill would change that rule for individuals who are only enrolled in Medicare Part A, letting them put money into these special accounts to save for healthcare costs. This change would apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.

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This bill would extend the program that collects fees from companies making over-the-counter (OTC) drugs until 2030. These fees help pay for the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) work to ensure these drugs are safe and effective. It would also update how these fees are calculated and when they are due.

This bill would change federal rules for certain nuclear fuel recycling equipment. It would specifically define equipment that reprocesses spent nuclear fuel without separating plutonium as a "production facility." This means companies using these methods would likely need to follow new federal regulations.

This bill would require the Department of Energy to regularly look closely at where all the parts for generating and transmitting electricity come from. The goal is to find and fix weaknesses, especially those related to foreign countries, and to make sure our power grid stays strong and reliable for everyone. These findings would be shared with Congress.