Jimmy Panetta

This bill would allow businesses that were harmed by unfair trade practices to receive special interest payments. These payments would cover a longer period, going back to October 1, 2000. To get these funds, businesses must have received past payments and meet certain rules.

This bill would significantly expand federal support for organic farming. It would set aside hundreds of millions of dollars to help farmers pay for organic certification, switch to organic methods, and build stronger local organic food supply chains. This means more resources for farmers, especially smaller operations and those from disadvantaged groups.

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This bill would set aside more money to help create and maintain pollinator-friendly areas along highways. It would increase annual funding from $2 million to $5 million and allow environmental nonprofit groups and federally recognized Indian Tribes to get involved in these projects. The changes would take effect starting in the government's budget year 2026.

This bill would make a federal agricultural research program, AGARDA, permanent instead of a temporary pilot. It would also set aside more money for the program to develop new farming technologies. These changes aim to help farmers with water conservation, extreme weather, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

This bill would require federal agencies like the Post Office, Homeland Security, and the Justice Department to create a joint plan to fight organized mail theft. This plan would improve how they share information and work with state and local police.

This bill would create a 'Critical Minerals Security Alliance' with other countries to ensure a steady supply of minerals needed for defense, manufacturing, and energy. It aims to lessen the U.S.'s dependence on countries like China for these minerals. It does this by encouraging allies to impose similar tariffs and by funding domestic mineral projects. The bill would also establish a trust fund. This fund would use money from duties collected on all imported critical minerals to support U.S. mining and processing of these key minerals.

The HIRRE Prosecutors Act of 2025 would create a new federal grant program. This program would help state, local, and tribal prosecutor offices hire, keep, and train their prosecutors and support staff. It aims to boost staffing and capacity in these offices, potentially leading to more effective justice systems.

This bill would let the Department of Defense start a test program at up to two military bases. This program would give monthly food coupons to junior enlisted service members to help them buy food at military grocery stores. These coupons would add to, not replace, their current food assistance.

This bill would make it permanent for veterans to get rides to VA facilities for job training and counseling. Right now, the VA's power to offer these rides is not permanent. If passed, this bill would ensure this transportation service is always available for veterans.

This bill helps veterans affected by major disasters, like fires or floods, get their VA disability claims processed faster. It also makes it easier for them to meet evidence and filing deadlines, helping them recover more quickly. The VA would also clearly tell all veterans who can get faster claim processing.

This bill would make it harder for dishonest tax preparers to operate by increasing penalties and setting new rules for their identification numbers. It aims to protect everyday Americans who rely on paid professionals to file their taxes. Tax preparers would face stricter requirements and higher fines for misconduct.