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in committee · Delaware · House Feb 5, 2025

HR 995: No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act

This bill modifies corporate tax rules to prevent companies from avoiding US taxes by moving operations overseas. It targets tax breaks that companies currently use when they outsource work to foreign countries or reorganize as foreign entities (so-called "inverted corporations"). The bill requires companies to pay tax on foreign profits based on each country where they operate, limits tax deductions for interest by multinational corporations, and treats foreign corporations managed in the US as domestic for tax purposes. These changes aim to close loopholes that allow companies to reduce their US tax burden through foreign operations.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCloses corporate tax loopholes for outsourcing, requiring tax on foreign profits and limiting deductions, aligning with fiscal responsibility and closing avoidance mechanisms.95% confidence
Lloyd Doggett (D) · 140 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Feb 5, 2025

HR 999: Right to Contraception Act

This bill establishes a federal right to access contraception, protecting individuals' ability to obtain contraceptives and health care providers' ability to offer them without government interference. It prohibits states from banning or restricting contraceptive services, products, or information, including laws that force providers to deny care based on personal beliefs or limit access to specific methods. The law immediately overrides conflicting state regulations and ensures that contraception remains available regardless of factors like race, income, disability, or location. It applies to all individuals and providers, building on existing federal protections like the Affordable Care Act's coverage requirements.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes federal right to contraception access, prohibits state restrictions, protects patient access and provider ability - directly advances healthcare access and patient rights.95% confidence
Lizzie Fletcher (D) · 211 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Feb 5, 2025

HR 1002: Caring for All Families Act

The Caring for All Families Act expands family medical leave eligibility under the FMLA to include domestic partners, adult children, children of domestic partners, and extended family members such as grandparents, grandchildren, siblings, and in-laws. It also adds new "parental involvement and family wellness" leave allowing employees to attend school activities for their children/grandchildren or meet routine medical needs for themselves, their children, spouse/domestic partner, or elderly individuals with family-like relationships. Employees may take up to 4 hours per 30-day period or 24 hours per year for these purposes, with the leave being in addition to existing FMLA protections. This bill directly affects private sector employees covered by the FMLA and federal employees, broadening who qualifies for leave and expanding leave purposes to include family wellness activities.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allows leave for school activities (e.g., attending children's events), directly enabling parental involvement in education and expanding access to school engagement.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allows leave for routine medical needs, improving access to healthcare services by enabling employees to attend appointments without losing pay.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands FMLA eligibility to include extended family and adds new leave types, strengthening worker benefits and employment standards per bill summary.95% confidence
Jahana Hayes (D) · 47 co-sponsors
passed · Delaware · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SRES 55: A resolution recognizing January 2025 as "National Mentoring Month".

SRES 55 is a Senate resolution designating January 2025 as "National Mentoring Month." It formally recognizes the value of mentoring relationships in supporting youth development, highlighting benefits like improved academic outcomes, mental health, career exploration, and reduced juvenile delinquency. The resolution encourages expanding mentoring programs in communities, schools, and workplaces to address the "mentoring gap" where one-third of U.S. youth lack consistent mentorship. As a symbolic measure, it aims to raise public awareness and promote cross-sector collaboration without creating new laws or funding.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill promotes mentoring programs to reduce juvenile delinquency, which directly addresses criminal justice reform by preventing youth from entering the justice system.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill promotes mentoring programs in schools for improved academic outcomes and addresses 'mentoring gap,' encouraging expansion to support youth development within education context.85% confidence
Sheldon Whitehouse (D) · 25 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Feb 4, 2025

HRES 100: Expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and negotiated constraints on Russian and Chinese strategic nuclear forces.

This resolution condemns Russia's nuclear escalatory rhetoric and implied threats on the potential use of nuclear weapons in the context of its invasion of Ukraine. The resolution also (1) condemns Russia's purported suspension of participation in the New START Treaty, (2) emphasizes the value of arms control agreements between the United States and Russia, and (3) calls on the administration to continue pursuing nuclear arms control and risk reduction with Russia and China.
Bill Foster (D) · 31 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Feb 4, 2025

S 383: JOBS Act of 2025

S 383 (the JOBS Act of 2025) expands Federal Pell Grant eligibility to students enrolled in certain short-term job training programs at eligible institutions of higher education. The bill creates a "job training Federal Pell Grant" for programs meeting specific criteria: 150-600 clock hours over 8-15 weeks, aligned with high-demand industry sectors, and leading to recognized postsecondary credentials that meet employer hiring requirements or licensure prerequisites. It also lowers the minimum Pell Grant award from 10% to 5% of the full annual amount. This directly affects students seeking career-focused training and institutions offering qualifying programs that validate industry partnerships.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands Pell Grant access for short-term job training programs, enhancing higher education funding and workforce credential access per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands Pell Grants for short-term job training in high-demand sectors, enhancing workforce development and employment opportunities through recognized credentials.85% confidence
Tim Kaine (D) · 41 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Feb 4, 2025

S 391: Access to Counsel Act of 2025

S 391, the Access to Counsel Act of 2025, requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection to provide certain immigrants access to legal counsel during immigration inspections at ports of entry or during deferred inspection. It directly affects individuals including lawful permanent residents returning from travel, visa holders, refugees, asylees, and parolees. The bill mandates that immigration officers ensure a meaningful opportunity for counsel consultation within one hour of inspection starting, including phone access, and allows counsel to present evidence to officers. Special rules require lawful permanent residents to receive legal advice before signing a form abandoning their status, unless they voluntarily waive this right in writing. The law takes effect 180 days after enactment and does not override existing rights to counsel under other immigration laws.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationMandates legal counsel access during immigration inspections, protecting rights of immigrants including refugees and asylees per bill's explicit requirements.95% confidence
Alex Padilla (D) · 18 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Feb 4, 2025

S 398: NO BAN Act

The NO BAN Act (S.398) amends U.S. immigration law to prohibit discrimination based on national origin, religion, or other protected categories when processing nonimmigrant visas or immigration benefits. It explicitly bans entry restrictions that target specific nationalities or religions, requiring the President to justify any such restrictions with specific evidence, narrow tailoring, and congressional notification under Section 212(f). The bill mandates detailed public reporting on visa denials, waivers, and refugee admissions for affected countries, and requires ongoing 30-day updates if entry restrictions are implemented. This directly affects nonimmigrant visa applicants, refugees, and commercial airlines subject to enforcement provisions.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBans nationality/religion-based visa restrictions, prohibits discriminatory entry bans, directly protects immigrant rights under federal immigration law.95% confidence
Christopher A. Coons (D) · 36 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Feb 4, 2025

HR 930: Stop the Wait Act of 2025

Stop the Wait Act of 2025 This bill phases out the initial waiting period for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and eliminates the waiting period for certain disabled individuals to become eligible for Medicare.  Under current law, individuals generally must wait five months after the onset of disability to begin receiving SSDI benefits. The bill would gradually reduce this waiting period before eliminating it entirely in the year 2030.  Further, the bill would eliminate the 24-month waiting period for certain disabled workers and other individuals to become eligible for Medicare. Under current law, individuals under the age of 65 may generally enroll in Medicare after they have been eligible for SSDI or Social Security child’s, widow’s, or widower’s benefits by reason of disability for 24 months. The bill would eliminate this waiting period for individuals for whom the annual cost of certain medical insurance would exceed a specified percentage of their household income (i.e., those who cannot afford minimum essential coverage). Medicare eligibility for these individuals must be available retroactively to the first month that an individual qualified for SSDI or Social Security child’s, widow’s, or widower’s benefits by reason of disability.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEliminates waiting periods for Medicare eligibility, expanding healthcare access for disabled individuals by removing barriers to timely coverage.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill eliminates waiting periods for SSDI and Medicare eligibility, expanding critical benefits for disabled workers. Directly supports employment-related safety net by accelerating access to income and healthcare.95% confidence
Lloyd Doggett (D) · 88 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Feb 4, 2025

HR 942: Banning SPR Oil Exports to Foreign Adversaries Act

HR 942, the "Banning SPR Oil Exports to Foreign Adversaries Act," prohibits the export of petroleum products drawn from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China, North Korea, Russia, Iran, and any entity owned or controlled by these countries or the Chinese Communist Party. The Secretary of Energy may grant a waiver for such exports if certified as serving U.S. national security interests, but must issue implementing rules within 60 days of enactment. This policy directly affects U.S. energy exports and entities seeking to purchase SPR oil from the listed adversaries.
Chrissy Houlahan (D) · 37 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Feb 4, 2025

HR 929: Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act

This bill reauthorizes the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, extending mental health support programs for healthcare professionals through 2030 (previously ending in 2024). It requires funded programs to specifically address reducing administrative burdens on healthcare workers while continuing to promote access to mental health and substance use disorder services. The legislation directly affects healthcare providers across the U.S. who may access these federally supported resources. Key provisions include extending funding periods and mandating that grant recipients focus on easing workplace administrative tasks, alongside maintaining existing awareness initiatives. The bill does not create new programs but continues and refines existing mental health support for the healthcare workforce.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareReauthorizes mental health support for healthcare providers through 2030, extends funding, and mandates reduced administrative burdens while promoting access to mental health services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill extends mental health support for healthcare workers, specifically reducing administrative burdens and promoting workplace well-being, directly advancing labor/employment standards for providers.90% confidence
Debbie Dingell (D) · 85 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Feb 4, 2025

HR 944: Access to Counsel Act

HR 944, the Access to Counsel Act, requires U.S. immigration officials to provide certain immigrants a meaningful opportunity to consult with legal counsel during key immigration processes. It directly affects U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents returning from travel, visa holders, refugees, asylees, and parolees subject to secondary or deferred inspection at ports of entry. The bill mandates that officials ensure access to counsel (including via phone) within one hour of inspection starting, allow counsel to present evidence, and accommodate in-person meetings when possible. It also requires officials to provide counsel access before accepting Form I-407 abandonment forms from lawful permanent residents, unless waived in writing. The law takes effect 180 days after enactment and preserves existing rights to counsel under other immigration laws.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances access to legal counsel for immigrants, protecting civil rights and improving due process in immigration proceedings, which aligns with criminal justice reform principles.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill mandates access to legal counsel during immigration processes, protecting immigrant rights and providing essential services. Explicitly advances protections for vulnerable groups like refugees and asylees.95% confidence
Pramila Jayapal (D) · 73 co-sponsors
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