Eugene Simon Vindman

This bill would increase support for agricultural scientists working together across countries. It would expand the United States-Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund (BARD Fund) to include more nations, like those that signed the Abraham Accords. It would also create a new program to speed up mid-stage research projects with new funding.

This bill would increase inspections for people and vehicles going from the U.S. to Mexico. It would set a new minimum inspection rate and hire at least 200 new agents to investigate smuggling. This means travelers to Mexico could face more checks, while law enforcement would get more tools to fight illegal activities.

This bill would let state and local police departments use federal grants to create or expand "blue envelope programs." These programs would help people with speech, hearing, or developmental disabilities communicate better with officers during traffic stops. It would do this by providing special envelopes for disability documents and training officers on how to interact with these individuals.

This bill would require two federal agencies to investigate and report on problems in the drug addiction treatment industry. These reports would look into issues like illegal tactics to get patients, insurance fraud, and patients being abandoned. The goal is to help Congress find ways to protect people seeking rehabilitation.

This bill makes the Director of National Intelligence write a report on China's AI systems. The report would check for biases and risks to U.S. security and democracy. No law currently requires such a detailed review.

This bill would let companies that make copper from recycled materials get a tax credit. This means they could save money on their taxes for producing high-purity recycled copper, starting in 2025. This expansion supports American manufacturing and the use of recycled materials.

This bill would let manufacturers claim a tax credit for producing 'black mass,' which is a key material made from recycled lithium-ion batteries. This change aims to support domestic manufacturing of critical minerals. The new tax credit would apply to components produced and sold in tax years starting after December 31, 2024.

This bill would require the CIA to create a detailed report on the Sinaloa and Jalisco drug cartels. This report would help Congress understand how these cartels work and move drugs into the United States. Currently, no law specifically requires such a detailed assessment.

This bill would require the U.S. Cyber Command to create a report. This report would recommend actions the Secretary of Defense could take in cyberspace to defend Americans from digital scams linked to the Chinese Communist Party.

This bill would let workplace retirement plans automatically put employees back into their savings if they had opted out. If signed into law, plans could re-enroll these employees every 1 to 3 years. Employees would need to actively opt out again if they still don't want to contribute to their retirement savings.

This bill would set aside $125 million each year for four years to help states create programs that link older adults with legal services. These programs, like medical-legal partnerships and legal hotlines, would help older adults get legal support for problems that affect their health. States would receive funding to set up these services and would report on their effectiveness.

This bill would require the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a detailed study on how screen addiction impacts young men aged 12 to 25. The study would look at mental health, social skills, and development. The findings would be shared with Congress and the public within 18 months, providing new information on this issue.