Laura Friedman

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California, as the "Paul Ignatius Post Office".

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California, as the "Paul Ignatius Post Office".

Public Access Protection Act

When the Army Corps of Engineers plans major water projects like dams or waterway improvements, they would have to create a plan ensuring that public recreational areas—like fishing spots, boat launches, and parks—remain accessible at the same level as before the project. This requirement would apply to all final recommendations for such projects and would protect outdoor recreation opportunities for the general public who use these areas. The bill affects the Corps of Engineers, local communities that depend on public water access, and recreational users.

Next Gen Road Safety Act

This bill would likely establish new safety standards or enforcement measures related to roads and vehicles, though the specific details aren't yet clear from its title alone. Based on its placement in the crime and law enforcement category, it probably aims to reduce traffic-related crimes, improve road safety enforcement, or update how police handle dangerous driving situations. The bill is still in early stages and hasn't been debated by the full House yet.

Build HUBS Act

This bill would establish transportation hubs—centralized facilities that connect different types of transportation like buses, trains, and rideshare services—to make it easier for people to travel between cities and regions without needing a car. The legislation aims to improve infrastructure in these hub areas and could affect commuters, rural communities seeking better transit options, and transportation companies operating in these regions. By creating these connection points, the bill intends to reduce traffic congestion and provide more convenient alternatives to driving.

Restoring Essential Healthcare Act

The proposal would restore or expand healthcare coverage and services that may have been reduced or eliminated, affecting millions of Americans who rely on government health programs or insurance. It likely addresses gaps in medical access by requiring certain healthcare services to be covered or made available again, potentially impacting patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies. The specific changes would depend on which healthcare programs or services the bill targets for restoration.

Stop Disaster Price Gouging Act

Stop Disaster Price Gouging Act This bill prohibits certain price increases following presidentially declared major disasters or emergencies, requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to enforce the prohibition, and authorizes states and private parties to bring legal action for violations. The bill prohibits entities from increasing prices in affected areas by more than 10% above pre-disaster prices for 30 days after the declaration date for essential consumer goods and services (e.g., food, emergency supplies, and transportation), hotel lodging, and residential rental properties. For repair or reconstruction services this prohibition lasts 180 days. Also, for 30 days, entities may not charge more than 50% above their cost for such goods, services, or housing if they did not charge that price pre-disaster. The bill provides exceptions, including for higher costs. Violations of the prohibition are subject to specified civil penalties. Amounts recovered by the FTC must be used to assist communities in areas affected by a major disaster or emergency. Additionally, the bill authorizes states, with prior notice to the FTC, to bring a civil action in state or federal court when their residents are threatened or affected by a violation of the bill. It also authorizes private parties to bring an action if commenced within two years after discovering the violation.

Don’t Penalize Victims Act

Don’t Penalize Victims Act This bill enables persons receiving funds from a federal disaster assistance program to also receive funds for that same purpose from any other source except for another federal program or insurance. Under current law, federal agencies providing financial assistance for losses resulting from a major disaster or emergency are prohibited from allowing recipients to receive other funds for that same purpose from any other source. Persons seeking federal disaster assistance must report the availability or receipt of duplicative funds and federal agencies will reduce the amount of disaster assistance accordingly to prevent a duplication of benefits. The bill narrows the duplication restriction to apply only to funds from other federal programs or insurance, so federal agencies providing disaster assistance may allow recipients to also receive funds for that same purpose from any other sources (e.g., charitable gifts, legal claims).