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in committee · Delaware · House Feb 11, 2025

HR 1189: National Plan for Epilepsy Act

HR 1189, the National Plan for Epilepsy Act, creates a coordinated federal strategy to address epilepsy through a National Plan for Epilepsy. The plan requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an annual assessment, maintain a diverse Advisory Council (including people with epilepsy, caregivers, and experts), and coordinate research and care across federal agencies. Key provisions include annual progress reports to Congress, data sharing between agencies, and recommendations to improve diagnosis, treatment access, and reduce epilepsy-related disparities. The plan expires December 31, 2035, and directly affects the estimated 3.4 million people in the U.S. living with epilepsy and their caregivers.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates federal coordination for epilepsy research, care, and annual reporting, strengthening public health initiatives for a specific condition.95% confidence
Jim Costa (D) · 99 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Feb 11, 2025

HR 1197: PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2025

The PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2025 extends federal research funding for preterm birth prevention and care through fiscal years 2025-2029, replacing the prior 2019-2023 period. It requires the HHS Secretary to establish an interagency working group within 18 months and mandates a National Academies study on preterm birth costs, risk factors, and prevention strategies. The study must assess neonatal intensive care costs, long-term family expenses, and opportunities for early detection and support. It also analyzes targeted research for at-risk pregnancies, state program best practices, and precision medicine approaches starting in pregnancy. This bill directly affects preterm infants, their families, and federal health agencies through these research and coordination mechanisms.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends federal research funding for preterm birth prevention through 2029, increasing government spending on health research. Aligns with funding essential programs under budget & taxes.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends federal research funding for preterm birth prevention and care, directly advancing public health research in healthcare through mandated studies and funding continuity.95% confidence
Robin L. Kelly (D) · 40 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Feb 11, 2025

HR 1101: Taxpayer Data Protection Act

This bill restricts access to Treasury payment systems (including the Bureau of the Fiscal Service) to only Treasury employees with a "fully successful" performance rating and at least one year of civil service, or contractors/outsiders with security clearances, required privacy/cybersecurity training, ethics agreements, and no conflicts of interest. It treats non-government users accessing these systems as government employees for ethics rules and defines specific actions (like stopping payments) as "personal and substantial participation" in government matters. The Treasury Inspector General must investigate any unauthorized access within 30 days and report to Congress, detailing the breach, security risks, and any halted payments. The bill directly affects Treasury staff, contractors, and any external entities accessing federal payment systems.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts system access to vetted personnel with security clearances, privacy training, and ethics agreements, enhancing cybersecurity protections per bill's access requirements.95% confidence
Haley M. Stevens (D) · 205 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Feb 11, 2025

HR 219: Improving Menopause Care for Veterans Act of 2025

This bill requires the Comptroller General to study and report on menopause care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to women veterans experiencing perimenopause, menopause, or genitourinary syndrome of menopause. The study will examine current VA protocols for diagnosis, treatment, provider training, veteran access to care, outreach efforts, and quality of care, including veteran feedback. The VA Secretary must then develop a strategic plan within six months of the report's release to improve menopause care access and quality for women veterans under VA healthcare programs.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires VA study on menopause care protocols and mandates strategic plan to improve diagnosis, treatment, and access for women veterans - directly advancing care quality within public health programs.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates study and strategic plan to improve VA menopause care for women veterans, directly enhancing healthcare services and addressing a specific health need within veterans' benefits.95% confidence
Julia Brownley (D) · 38 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Feb 10, 2025

S 492: Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act

This bill increases the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) for employers hiring from targeted groups. It raises the credit rate to 50% for the first $6,000 in wages for most workers, and adds a 50% credit for wages between $6,000 and $12,000 for workers with at least 400 hours of service. For veterans, the wage limits for the credit are doubled (to $12,000 and $24,000), and the bill removes the previous age limit for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients. These changes apply to workers hired after December 31, 2024.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases Work Opportunity Tax Credit rates and eligibility, providing employer tax relief for hiring targeted groups including veterans and SNAP recipients, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases tax credit for hiring targeted groups (veterans, SNAP recipients), incentivizing employer hiring and expanding employment opportunities for underserved workers.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDoubles wage limits for veterans under WOTC, directly expanding employment incentives for veteran hiring.95% confidence
Bill Cassidy (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Feb 10, 2025

HR 1177: Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act

HR 1177, the "Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act," increases tax credits for employers hiring from targeted groups. It raises the credit rate from 40% to 50% for qualified first-year wages up to $6,000, plus 50% for wages between $6,000 and $12,000. The bill also creates higher credit limits for veterans (up to $24,000/$48,000), removes an age cap for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients, and adjusts rules for summer youth workers and long-term family assistance recipients. These changes apply to employees hired after December 31, 2024, directly benefiting employers who hire from these eligible groups.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax credits for employers hiring targeted groups, providing tax relief through increased credit rates and higher limits.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases tax credits for employers hiring targeted groups (veterans, SNAP recipients), promoting employment opportunities for workers facing barriers.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates higher tax credit limits for veterans (up to $24,000/$48,000), directly supporting veteran employment through enhanced employer incentives.95% confidence
Lloyd Smucker (R) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Feb 10, 2025

HR 1175: Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2025

Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2025 This bill requires the Social Security Administration to carry out a demonstration project during which blind Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries receive reduced benefits commensurate with income above certain thresholds. Under current law, only individuals who earn under a specified monthly income, known as the substantial gainful activity (SGA) threshold, are considered disabled and thereby eligible for SSDI benefits. For blind workers, this limit is $2,700 per month in 2025. SSDI beneficiaries may earn beyond the SGA threshold for a limited period of time, known as the trial work period , before their benefits are suspended and ultimately terminate. The bill establishes a 20-year demonstration project during which individuals who are entitled to SSDI benefits by reason of blindness and who earn above the SGA threshold continue to receive benefits at an amount gradually reduced commensurate with their earnings beyond a specified amount. During this period, blind workers’ SSDI benefits must be reduced by $1 for every $2 that a worker earns above the sum of (1) the SGA threshold, and (2) the worker’s expenses reasonably attributable to their work. The SGA threshold may not be used to determine whether an individual is disabled during this period, and blind workers’ SSDI benefits may not be terminated due to work-related earnings. The trial work period also must not apply.  After 10 years, affected beneficiaries may opt out of the modified benefits structure.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill enables blind SSDI beneficiaries to earn above SGA thresholds while retaining partial benefits, reducing work disincentives and encouraging employment for disabled workers, aligning with labor & employment goals.95% confidence
Pete Sessions (R) · 54 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Feb 10, 2025

HR 1171: SAFE Act

The SAFE Act requires Medicare to cover falls risk assessments and fall prevention services for seniors aged 65+ who have fallen in the previous year. These services, provided by physical or occupational therapists, will be included in Medicare's annual wellness visits and initial preventive physical exams starting January 1, 2026. The bill also mandates annual reports to Congress beginning in 2027 on falls among seniors aged 65+ that required treatment for fall-related injuries. This policy directly affects Medicare beneficiaries with a documented history of falls by adding targeted preventive care to their covered benefits.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicare coverage for senior fall prevention services, increasing access to preventive care under existing wellness visits and annual exams.95% confidence
Carol D. Miller (R) · 52 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Feb 7, 2025

HR 1132: To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to direct the Secretary of Labor to award grants to community colleges for high-quality workforce development programs.

This bill creates a new grant program to fund high-quality workforce development programs at community colleges. It directs the Secretary of Labor to award competitive grants to community colleges that partner with employers in high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industries to develop programs leading to nationally or regionally portable postsecondary credentials. The grants require evidence-based program design, employer engagement, and tracking of outcomes like program completion rates and job advancement for participants. Funded at $65 million annually from 2026-2031, the program prioritizes serving individuals with employment barriers, incumbent workers, and new workforce entrants through community college partnerships.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates federal grants for community college workforce programs, directly funding higher education initiatives to strengthen training and credentials.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds community college workforce development programs with employer partnerships, creating high-skill job pathways and tracking employment outcomes, directly advancing employment standards.95% confidence
Lucy McBath (D) · 30 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Feb 7, 2025

HR 1151: Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act

This bill expands 529 college savings account flexibility by allowing funds to cover costs for industry-recognized postsecondary credentials, not just traditional degrees. It defines "qualified expenses" to include tuition/fees for recognized credential programs (like certifications or apprenticeships), required testing fees, and continuing education needed to maintain credentials. To qualify, programs must meet specific criteria, such as appearing on state lists under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act or being listed in VA or Defense directories. The change applies to 529 distributions made after the law's enactment, giving families more options to use these accounts for job-focused training.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands 529 account use for industry credentials (certifications/apprenticeships), increasing access to funding for non-traditional workforce education pathways beyond degrees.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands 529 savings to cover industry credentials (certifications/apprenticeships), directly enhancing workforce development and employment opportunities through accessible training pathways.85% confidence
Robert J. Wittman (R) · 203 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Feb 7, 2025

HR 1121: No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act

HR 1121, the "No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act," prohibits U.S. federal executive agencies from using the DeepSeek application (or any successor by High Flyer) on government information technology devices. It requires the Office of Management and Budget to develop removal standards within 60 days, directing agencies to remove the application while complying with existing security rules. Exceptions are permitted for national security, law enforcement, and security research activities, but agencies must document risk mitigation plans for any authorized use under these exceptions. The bill directly affects all executive agencies covered under federal information technology policies.
Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill prohibits federal use of DeepSeek app on government devices, restricting specific technology access per security requirements.90% confidence
Josh Gottheimer (D) · 32 co-sponsors
passed · Delaware · Senate Feb 6, 2025

SRES 64: A resolution honoring the memory of the victims of the tragic mid-air collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and United States Army Aviation Brigade Priority Air Transport 25 on January 29, 2025.

SRES 64 is a Senate resolution honoring the 67 victims of a mid-air collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army aircraft near Washington, D.C., on January 29, 2025. It directly affects the families, friends, and communities of the victims, who were from multiple U.S. states and several countries. The resolution formally commemorates the lives lost, offers condolences to grieving families, and expresses gratitude to the 42 emergency response agencies that assisted in rescue and recovery efforts. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy or legal effect beyond expressing collective mourning and recognition.
Jerry Moran (R) · 31 co-sponsors
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