Austin Scott

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

The legislation would make it easier for people with disabilities to work by reducing financial penalties that currently discourage employment, such as losing benefits when earning income. Currently, disabled individuals often face a choice between working and keeping their government assistance, so this bill aims to let them do both without losing critical support. The changes would primarily affect disabled workers and the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income programs that support them.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to add certain employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to the definition of employees in fire protection activities for the purpose of compensation for certain illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities.

This bill would expand health benefits for certain Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives employees who work in fire protection activities, allowing them to receive compensation if they develop illnesses or diseases caused by their job duties. Currently, these specific ATF employees are not included in the federal program that covers firefighters and similar workers who get sick from occupational exposure to hazards like smoke and chemicals. The change would give these ATF workers the same protections and compensation options available to other federal employees in fire protection roles.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7567) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2616) to require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to obtain parental consent before changing a minor's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 33) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1318) to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1346) to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 7567) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2616) to require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to obtain parental consent before changing a minor's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 33) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1318) to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1346) to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

This law extends the government's ability to conduct surveillance on foreign targets and their communications through April 2026, allowing intelligence agencies like the NSA to continue monitoring suspected foreign spies and terrorists without obtaining individual warrants for each target. The extension affects national security operations and foreign intelligence gathering but does not change the underlying rules about how surveillance can be conducted. The law was passed by Congress and signed into law in 2025.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny deduction for outsourcing payments.

This bill would prevent U.S. companies from deducting business expenses when they pay foreign contractors or overseas workers to do jobs that could be done in America. The goal is to make outsourcing more expensive for companies and encourage them to keep jobs and spending within the United States, though it could also increase costs for businesses and potentially raise prices for consumers.

Expedited Guaranteed Lender Pilot Program Act

The bill would create a test program allowing certain agricultural lenders to quickly approve loans to farmers without going through the usual lengthy review process, with the government guaranteeing to cover losses if borrowers default. This would help farmers get faster access to credit for equipment, land, or operating expenses during critical planting and growing seasons. The pilot program would run for a limited time to see if speeding up the lending process helps agricultural businesses while keeping risks manageable for lenders.

Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act

This bill would allow Purple Heart recipients to earn income without losing their disability benefits, removing current limits that reduce or eliminate payments when veterans work. The change would help wounded veterans return to employment without facing a financial penalty, making it easier for them to support themselves while still receiving the compensation they've earned through their service.

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Research and Development Modernization Act of 2025

The federal agency that oversees futures markets and commodity trading would receive funding and authority to upgrade its technology systems, hire specialized staff, and conduct research on emerging financial markets and digital assets. This would help the agency better monitor trading activity, detect fraud, and keep pace with rapidly changing financial technologies that affect farmers, investors, and financial companies. The improvements aim to strengthen the agency's ability to protect market participants and maintain fair trading practices in an increasingly complex financial landscape.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3898) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make targeted reforms with respect to waters of the United States and other matters, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3383) to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 with respect to the authority of closed-end companies to invest in private funds; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3638) to direct the Secretary of Energy to prepare periodic assessments and submit reports on the supply chain for the generation and transmission of electricity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3628) to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to add a standard related to State consideration of reliable generation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3668) to promote interagency coordination for reviewing certain authorizations under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1071) to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 3898) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make targeted reforms with respect to waters of the United States and other matters, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3383) to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 with respect to the authority of closed-end companies to invest in private funds; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3638) to direct the Secretary of Energy to prepare periodic assessments and submit reports on the supply chain for the generation and transmission of electricity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3628) to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to add a standard related to State consideration of reliable generation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3668) to promote interagency coordination for reviewing certain authorizations under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1071) to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3838) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3486) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase penalties for individuals who illegally enter and reenter the United States after being removed, and for other purposes.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 3838) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3486) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase penalties for individuals who illegally enter and reenter the United States after being removed, and for other purposes.