New Laws

Requires government agencies to share custom-developed software source code.

Changes federal hiring to focus on skills and abilities, not just degrees.

Fixes a numbering error in the definitions of the Controlled Substances Act.

Improves performance, accountability, and reporting in the Federal Government.

Creates a national center to train dogs to find foreign pests and diseases.

Stops pension payments to Members of Congress convicted of certain crimes.

Provides grants for training to prevent and report child sexual abuse in schools.

Requires a national study on child abuse in youth residential programs.

Requires federal agencies to follow rules for the health of their working dogs.

Improves VA benefits, disability claims processes, and support for veterans.