David J. Taylor

This bill would reauthorize federal grants for rural water, waste, and wastewater systems. It would extend the program that helps these areas pay for important infrastructure projects from 2026 through 2031.

This bill would make it harder for some hospitals to be seen as rural under Medicare. Hospitals currently treated as rural would need to re-prove they qualify by October 1, 2029. It would also stop hospitals from getting two rural classifications, which affects their Medicare payments.

This bill would stop states from putting limits on how long or how many vehicles heavy-duty tow trucks can carry when they're moving a broken-down vehicle that was originally legal. This means tow truck operators could work more efficiently, and drivers of disabled vehicles might get quicker help. It would also update the rules for what counts as a heavy-duty tow vehicle.

This bill would set clear rules for how the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) gets advice from its expert groups. It would make sure these groups follow standard government rules for openness and how they operate. This would make the CFTC's advice process clearer and more consistent.

This bill would require the government's watchdog, the Comptroller General, to study how small business loans are given out. The goal is to find ways to make these loans more accessible, quicker to get, and more transparent for small business owners. This could lead to future improvements in how federal small business loans work.

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This bill would require anyone wanting to drive a commercial truck to prove they can understand and speak English. It would also make sure all truck driving tests are only given in English. These changes would take effect two years after the bill becomes law.

This bill would keep a key drought monitoring program running until 2030, ensuring continued access to important drought information. It also creates a new group of experts to make the drought data better and helps government agencies work together more smoothly when dealing with dry spells. This means farmers, ranchers, and others affected by drought would get more reliable and consistent information.

This bill would create federal crimes for helping a minor cross state lines to get an abortion without parental involvement, if their home state requires it. It also would require doctors to tell parents if an out-of-state minor seeks an abortion. These changes would take effect 45 days after the bill becomes law.

The House of Representatives would formally recognize the importance of the Interstate Highway System and support building a new interstate in southern Ohio. This could bring economic growth and better transportation to communities south of Columbus, including areas near the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant. However, this resolution does not set aside money or create new rules.

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