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Battery Fire Prevention Act

The Battery Fire Prevention Act aims to reduce battery fires by incentivizing the use of battery detectors in recycling facilities and establishing a national battery recycling program. It introduces a tax credit for the purchase of battery detectors and imposes …

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Border Lands Conservation Act

The Border Lands Conservation Act aims to enhance federal land management along the US southern and northern borders. It focuses on deterring illegal border crossings, gaining operational control of the borders, and increasing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) access to …

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Stronger Schools Act

The Stronger Schools Act authorizes the Secretary of Education to provide grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) for physical improvements to elementary and secondary schools. These improvements include hiring school resource officers (SROs) who carry firearms and establishing single points …

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ACPAC Modernization Act

The ACPAC Modernization Act aims to modify the termination clause of the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (ACPAC) and expand its scope. Specifically, it seeks to include ticket agents within the committee's purview. The bill was introduced in the House …

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Protecting America’s Roads Act

The "Protecting America's Roads Act" aims to amend Title 49 of the United States Code, focusing on commercial driver's license (CDL) requirements. It introduces stricter regulations for non-citizen CDL applicants, including documentation requirements, SAVE system verification, and license expiration limitations. …

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Wildfire Recovery Act

The Wildfire Recovery Act aims to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, focusing on fire management assistance. It seeks to increase the federal cost share to at least 75% for eligible costs. The Act also …