Jefferson Van Drew

This bill would set up a new fund with $1 billion annually to help coastal communities prepare for and recover from storms. It would give the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dedicated money for projects like building sea walls and restoring shorelines. These projects currently rely on general government funding. This aims to provide more consistent support for storm protection.

This resolution would have the House formally disapprove of certain digital laws in Europe and the United Kingdom. It would also ask the future Trump administration, the Department of Justice, and the Federal Trade Commission to take action. This action would protect American free speech, innovation, and businesses from these foreign rules.

This bill would create a new President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. This council would recommend ways to bring back the Presidential Fitness Test for American youth. It would also advise on expanding sports opportunities. It would also address health issues that affect the future workforce and military.

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This bill would create a 'Veterans Bill of Rights' document, giving all veterans clear information about their benefits and how to get help. It would also set up a hotline and website for veterans to report problems with VA services, with the VA required to respond within 30 days. This means veterans would have a single, easy-to-find resource for their rights and a direct way to voice concerns.

This bill would make it easier for places like bus stations and highway rest areas to get federal money to buy and install life-saving defibrillators. It would also create federal recommendations and guidelines for where to place these devices and how to respond to medical emergencies. The goal is to improve safety for people on the go and increase survival rates for sudden cardiac arrest.

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This bill would set new federal standards for emergency trauma kits that police departments buy using certain federal grant money. It would require these kits to include specific life-saving items, like special tourniquets and bleeding control bandages. This means police officers would get standardized, effective tools to respond to emergencies, potentially improving public safety.

This bill would make it harder for some people to get a commercial driver's license (CDL) by requiring new proof of citizenship, legal residency, or work permits, and that they live in the state where they apply. States would have to check non-citizen applicants through a federal system and could lose federal highway money if they don't follow these rules. Trucking companies could also face fines for hiring drivers without compliant CDLs.

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