Trump: Good, Bad, Or A Mixture Of Both?
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Trump: Good, Bad, Or A Mixture Of Both?

What has Trump's legislation done so far?

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Trump: Good, Bad, Or A Mixture Of Both?
Phillip Strong

The media seems to be full of political arguments lately, and the best tool in any argument is knowledge. So I'm asking whether or not you know what bills Donald Trump's administration has passed? And I'm asking you to judge away. Decide for yourself whether you agree or are against them. However, just know that this list is not even close to all of it, only 17 of the bills that he has signed. If you want to see more check out the website Congress.gov.

"Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017"

A bill signed to encourage and supports agency officials to fire inadequate employees and also protect members who reveal wrongdoing within the VA.

"Joint Resolution approving the location of a memorial to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces who served on active duty in support of Operation Desert Storm or Operation Desert Shield"

Thanks to this bill, there is now a location at the National Mall in Washington, D.C that is designated as a memorial to those specific veterans.

"Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017"

Because of this bill, March 29 is now a national holiday named National Vietnam Veterans Day, on which to proudly display the American flag and remember those who have served for this country in the Vietnam War.

"An Act to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans Choice Program, and for other purposes"

While we may not all know the frustration, this bill is a big one because it states that the VA is the primary payer even "for medical care relating to non-service connected disabilities," and furthermore it allows the VA to share medical information with non-VA agencies in an effort to provide more options and the best medical service to veterans.

"Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule submitted by Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to compliance with title X requirements by project recipients in selecting sub recipients"

A repeal to an Obama-issued bill, so that now states can decide whether or not they want to provide federal funding to facilities that provide abortions.

"Joint Resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to drug testing of unemployment compensation applicants"

This bill is a repeal to an Obama legislative bill, and says that the federal government will no longer restrict the state's ability to drug test people seeking unemployment benefits.

"Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to accountability and State plans under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965"

A bill that means that states no longer have to establish “accountability systems” for public schools.

"Joint Resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to teacher preparation issues"

States no longer have to develop methods for testing teacher preparation. They can if they want to, but it’s their call.

"Joint Resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Social Security Administration relating to Implementation of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007"

Now the Social Security Administration no longer has to provide quarterly information to the national gun background check system about certain people with mental illnesses.

"Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior known as the Stream Protection Rule"

This repeals the Obama legislation that was meant to protect waterways from pollution and fossil-fuel waste.

"An Act to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 719 Church Street in Nashville, Tennessee, as the 'Fred D. Thompson Federal Building and United States Courthouse'"

Naming a federal building in Nashville after former Senator Fred Thompson.

"U.S. Wants to Compete for a World Expo Act"

This bill rules that the State Department rejoin the Bureau of International Expositions "to promote public diplomacy, global branding, and tourism to the United States."

"Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, Innovators, Researchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women Act"

Aims to promote women in NASA and STEM fields with educational and mentorship incentives.

"Promoting Women in Entrepreneurship Act"

This seems self-explanatory, but basically Trump said this bill "enables the National Science Foundation to support women inventors-- of which there are many-- researchers, and scientists in bringing their discoveries to the business world."

"Follow the Rules Act"

This was a follow-up to preexisting bills to protect federal employees who refuse to violate federal rule or regulation

"Public Safety Officers' Benefits Improvement Act of 2017"

An amendment the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 that gives death and educational benefits to law enforcement, first responders, and firefighters who are killing in the line of duty.

"National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017"

Gave funding to NASA to for "exploration, space operations, science, aeronautics, space technology, education, safety, security, and mission services, construction and environmental compliance and restoration, and the NASA Inspector General."

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