Bills expected on the Floor of the House this week:H.R. 354: LEOSA Reform Act – OPPOSE This bill broadens the authority for certain law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms across state lines.Specifically, the bill allows qualified active and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms and ammunition (including magazines) in school zones; in national parks; on state, local, or private property that is open to the public; and in certain federal facilities that are open to the public.Further, the bill permits states to reduce the frequency with which retired law enforcement officers must meet certain qualification standards.Call Your Representative: tell them to vote NO on HR 354Read more here H.R. 4814: Consumer Safety Technology Act – SUPPORT This bill establishes a pilot program to explore the use of artificial intelligence to support the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Specifically, the CPSC must consult with relevant stakeholders, such as data scientists and product manufacturers, and use artificial intelligence for a least one of the following purposes: (1) tracking trends in injuries involving consumer products, (2) identifying consumer product hazards, (3) monitoring the sale of recalled consumer products, or (4) identifying consumer products that do not meet specified importation requirements related to product safety.Call Your Representative: tell them to vote YES on HR 4814Bipartisan SupportRead more here H.R. 5390: Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act – SUPPORT This bill requires the Department of Commerce to study and report on products that are in high demand across the critical infrastructure sectors. Critical infrastructure sectors are those whose assets, systems, and networks are vital to national security, the economy, public health or safety, or any combination of those matters.Call Your Representative: tell them to vote YES on HR 5390Bipartisan SupportRead more here H.R. 6571: Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2023 – SUPPORT To establish a critical supply chain resiliency and crisis response program in the Department of Commerce, and to secure American leadership in deploying emerging technologies, and for other purposes.Call Your Representative: tell them to vote YES on HR 6571Bipartisan SupportRead more here Senate Hearings Scheduled:Appropriations: Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2025 for Indian Country.Tune in at 10:00am ET, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 (or watch after!) Foreign Relations Hearings to examine the future of arms control and deterrence.Tune in at 10:00am ET, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 (or watch after!) Budget Hearings to examine climate change and the costs to national security.Tune in at 10:00am ET, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 (or watch after!) Where to find other Senate hearings! https://www.senate.gov/committees/hearings_meetings.htm Drop us a line: talktalkvote@gmail.com
