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in committee · Alaska · Senate Apr 25, 2023

S 1269: INSULIN Act of 2023

The INSULIN Act of 2023 sets cost-sharing limits for insulin products under most health insurance plans. Starting in 2024, health plans must cover selected insulin products with no deductible and cost-sharing capped at $35 per 30-day supply before 2025, and at the lesser of $35 or 25% of the negotiated price after 2025. The bill defines "selected insulin products" to include at least one of each dosage form (vial, pen, inhaler) and type (rapid-acting, short-acting, intermediate-acting, long-acting, pre-mixed) of insulin. It also requires pharmacy benefit managers to pass through 100% of insulin rebates to health plans and mandates a report on insulin market competition and barriers to biosimilar adoption. This legislation directly affects millions of people with diabetes who rely on insulin and their health insurance plans.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSets $35 insulin cost cap per 30-day supply, expands access to essential medication under insurance plans, reducing patient financial burden.95% confidence
Jeanne Shaheen (D) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · Senate Apr 25, 2023

S 1263: Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2023

This bill exempts certain family members of eligible Filipino veterans from U.S. immigration visa limits. It directly affects spouses, children, and other relatives of Filipino veterans who were naturalized under specific historical laws (the 1990 Immigration Act or the 1940 Act related to WWII service). The key provision amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to create a new exemption category, allowing these family members to qualify for visas without being subject to annual numerical caps. This changes the process by removing a specific barrier to family reunification for this group. The bill focuses on updating visa eligibility rules, not creating new benefits.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationExempts family members of Filipino veterans from visa limits, facilitating family reunification and advancing immigrant rights without restrictions95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts families of Filipino veterans from visa limits, directly enhancing their benefits and recognition under veteran-related immigration policies.95% confidence
Mazie K. Hirono (D) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · House Apr 25, 2023

HR 2849: Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing Production Tax Credit Act of 2023

HR 2849 creates a tax credit for U.S. manufacturers producing rare earth magnets. The credit offers $20 per kilogram for magnets made with domestically sourced materials, or $30 per kilogram if at least 90% of the rare earth components are produced in the U.S. The credit phases out over time, reducing to 70% in 2033, 35% in 2034-2035, and ending after 2035. To qualify, manufacturers must not use materials from non-allied foreign nations and must produce magnets as part of their regular business operations.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for manufacturers, providing direct tax relief under taxation policy per bill's explicit tax credit structure.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes domestic production of rare earth magnets critical for renewable energy infrastructure (wind turbines, EVs), aligning with clean energy investment goals through tax incentives.90% confidence
Guy Reschenthaler (R) · 27 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · House Apr 25, 2023

HR 1788: Goldie’s Act

HR 1788, the "Goldie’s Act," strengthens USDA enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act. It requires annual inspections of all regulated animal businesses (like dealers, research facilities, and exhibitors) and mandates immediate, humane confiscation of animals suffering due to violations, while prohibiting owners from destroying animals during this process. The bill increases civil penalties to $10,000 per violation, requires hearing panels including veterinarians, and mandates that penalties consider business size and violation severity. It also requires USDA to share violation records with local animal control within 24 hours.
Nicole Malliotakis (R) · 114 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · House Apr 24, 2023

HR 2802: Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act

HR 2802, the Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act, requires colleges and universities to include suicide prevention contact information on student identification cards. Specifically, institutions must list the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Crisis Text Line, and their campus mental health center on new ID cards. Schools that don't issue ID cards must post this information on their websites instead. The requirement takes effect one year after the bill's enactment.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates colleges/universities to provide mental health resources on ID cards/websites, enhancing student support services and educational access per topic description.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires colleges to include mental health crisis resources on student IDs, directly improving access to suicide prevention services and campus mental health support.95% confidence
J. Luis Correa (D) · 37 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · House Apr 21, 2023

HR 2573: To express the Sense of Congress with respect to Federal preemption of State restrictions on dispensing medication abortion, and for other purposes.

This bill expresses the sense of Congress that (1) medication abortion is appropriately approved and regulated under federal law, and (2) federal law preempts any in-person dispensing requirements or telehealth restrictions with respect to medication abortion under state law.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePreempts state restrictions on medication abortion access, advancing reproductive healthcare services under federal regulation.95% confidence
Patrick Ryan (D) · 92 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · Senate Apr 20, 2023

S 1227: FISH Act of 2023

The FISH Act of 2023 establishes a U.S. "black list" of foreign fishing vessels engaged in Illegal, Unreported, or Unregulated (IUU) fishing, including those using forced labor. Vessels on this list would be denied access to U.S. ports, services, and transshipment in U.S. waters, with sanctions imposed on their beneficial owners. The bill requires coordination between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, State Department, and Customs and Border Protection to implement the list, verify seafood imports, and share data to combat IUU fishing. It also authorizes $20 million annually for enforcement and includes provisions for technical assistance to help nations improve fisheries management. The law directly affects foreign fishing vessels, their owners, and U.S. agencies responsible for enforcement and import verification.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill targets IUU fishing to protect marine ecosystems and conserve fish stocks, directly aligning with environmental conservation goals through NOAA coordination.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentTargets forced labor in fishing industry, protecting workers' rights by sanctioning vessels using exploitative labor practices per bill's forced labor clause.95% confidence
Dan Sullivan (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · Senate Apr 20, 2023

S 1235: Bruce's Law

S 1235 "Bruce's Law" creates new federal programs to address fentanyl contamination in illegal drugs. It mandates public education campaigns targeting youth, parents, schools, and first responders about the dangers of fentanyl-contaminated drugs, including prevention strategies and early warning signs of addiction. The bill establishes a Federal Interagency Work Group to coordinate efforts across health, law enforcement, and education agencies, and authorizes grants for community coalitions in areas with significant fentanyl-related overdoses to implement evidence-based prevention programs focused on youth. These provisions apply directly to communities experiencing fentanyl-related overdoses and require annual reporting to Congress on strategies to reduce overdoses.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates public education campaigns targeting schools and youth about fentanyl dangers, establishing interagency coordination and authorizing grants for community coalitions including educational components.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates federal programs and grants for public health education on fentanyl contamination, strengthening public health initiatives and protecting community health.85% confidence
Lisa Murkowski (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · Senate Apr 20, 2023

S 1234: Broadband Buildout Accountability Act

This bill exempts the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (BEAD) from public disclosure requirements under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), meaning internal program communications and decisions will not be subject to public disclosure requests. It directly affects the federal broadband funding program established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which allocates $42 billion to expand high-speed internet access. The key provision amends existing law to explicitly exclude BEAD-related information from FOIA requests, while still subjecting the program to standard federal transparency rules. This is a procedural change focused on information access, not new infrastructure funding or policy.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enables BEAD broadband program (funding internet access) critical for student connectivity and remote learning, expanding educational access as per topic definition.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill preserves funding for broadband expansion ($42B BEAD program) by exempting internal decisions from FOIA, advancing internet access infrastructure despite reduced transparency.92% confidence
Rick Scott (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · House Apr 20, 2023

HR 2760: Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act

The Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act establishes new standards for Department of Homeland Security detention facilities, requiring them to meet or exceed the American Bar Association's Civil Immigration Detention Standards. The bill mandates annual, unannounced inspections by the DHS Inspector General, public reporting on facility compliance, and a phased-out timeline for private detention facilities (phasing out by 3 years after enactment). It prohibits solitary confinement for all detainees, requires community-based alternatives to detention for vulnerable individuals, and mandates detailed public reporting on facility conditions, staffing, and detainee demographics. The legislation directly affects all immigrants held in DHS custody, including children, vulnerable persons, and primary caregivers, with specific protections for these groups in detention procedures.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill improves detention standards, mandates inspections, and prohibits solitary confinement, advancing civil rights and accountability in criminal justice.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEstablishes higher detention standards, prohibits solitary confinement, and phases out private facilities - directly protects immigrant rights in detention.95% confidence
Pramila Jayapal (D) · 122 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · House Apr 20, 2023

HR 2777: School Meals during School Closures Act

HR 2777, the School Meals during School Closures Act, allows schools to continue providing meals during certain closures without following standard meal program rules. It directly affects schools and meal providers by enabling the Secretary to waive requirements under the National School Lunch Act for closures due to strikes (excluding employer lockouts), weather disasters, public health emergencies, unsafe facilities, construction, or other unanticipated events. The key provision creates a new waiver exception (added to Section 12 of the Act) that skips specific regulatory hurdles normally required for meal services during these closures. This change ensures students can still receive meals when schools close unexpectedly for covered reasons.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnables continuous meal access during school closures (e.g., emergencies), ensuring student nutrition and educational continuity without restrictive rules, directly supporting educational access.90% confidence
Ilhan Omar (D) · 45 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · House Apr 20, 2023

HR 2673: American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023

American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023 This bill eliminates the five-year amortization requirement for research and experimental expenditures, thus allowing continued expensing of such expenditures in the taxable years in which they are incurred.
Ron Estes (R) · 223 co-sponsors
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