David Rouzer

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This bill, called the STORM Act, would make it simpler to get more healthcare workers to areas hit by emergencies. It would let the President team up with private companies that provide healthcare staff. It would also help out-of-state workers practice without needing new licenses right away. This means people could get faster help when disasters happen.

This bill would make shipping safer along the Atlantic Coast. It requires the Coast Guard to create clear, defined shipping lanes with specific minimum widths. This would help ships and boats navigate more safely in that area, with the new rules taking effect in late 2026.

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This bill would set new, specific requirements for states to issue commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) to people who don't live in that state. It would create different rules for foreign drivers and those from U.S. territories like Puerto Rico. States would need to check immigration status, visa type, or citizenship before issuing these licenses.

The Healthy H2O Act would create a new program to help people in rural areas pay for water filters and tests. This means homeowners, renters, and child-care facilities could get money for cleaner drinking water, especially for private wells. The program would set aside $10 million each year for five years to cover these costs.

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This bill would make it easier and faster for developers to get permits for projects that involve moving dirt or other materials in or near U.S. waterways. It would extend permit terms from five to ten years and limit environmental reviews for smaller projects, especially for things like pipelines and power lines. This means less environmental oversight for certain activities in wetlands and other waters.

This bill would change how states and the EPA review projects that might affect water quality. Decisions would focus only on direct discharges and specific federal water pollution laws. These laws include state requirements for water quality criteria under Section 303. This could make the permit process faster for businesses seeking federal licenses.

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