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In this episode of The Weekly Congressional Report, we explore H.R. 115, the Midnight Rules Relief Act. This legislation seeks to amend the Congressional Review Act to allow Congress to pass joint resolutions disapproving multiple agency regulations issued during the final year of a presidential term. By enabling en bloc consideration of such rules, the bill aims to streamline oversight and provide Congress with a stronger mechanism to counteract what it deems overreach in executive rulemaking.

Join Brian Barnes & our AI hosts, Avery and Iris as theydelve into the implications of this proposed legislation, discussing how it could impact the balance of power between Congress and federal agencies, the efficiency of government oversight, and the potential risks of curbing regulatory processes. Join us as we break down this contentious bill and its broader significance in the context of administrative law and separation of powers.

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In this episode of The Weekly Congressional Report, we navigate through S. 4367, the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024. This comprehensive bill addresses critical issues in water resource management, from improving the nation’s rivers and harbors to enhancing stormwater management and tackling invasive aquatic species. The legislation also focuses on flood risk mitigation, coastal restoration, and drought resilience, emphasizing both economic and environmental benefits.

Join Brian Barnes & our AI hosts, Avery and Iris as they unpack the key provisions of this transformative legislation, highlighting its potential impact on infrastructure, public safety, and environmental conservation. Learn how the act seeks to modernize water resource projects and support underserved communities while addressing challenges like climate change and resource sustainability.

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In this episode of The Weekly Congressional Report, we delve into H.R. 5349, the Crucial Communism Teaching Act. This bill directs the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation to develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum aimed at high school students. The curriculum focuses on increasing awareness of communism’s historical atrocities, highlighting its impact on over 100 million victims worldwide, and fostering an understanding of how these political ideologies conflict with the principles of U.S. democracy. (The committee report on the bill can be found here).

Join Brian Barnes & our AI hosts, Avery and Iris, as they break down the key components of the bill, exploring its potential to shape civic education by addressing critical gaps in students’ knowledge of communism and totalitarianism. Learn how this legislation could influence the next generation’s understanding of freedom, democracy, and civic responsibility.

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