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in committee · Delaware · House Feb 4, 2025

HR 960: Protect Our Clothes from PFAS Act

This bill is procedural and modifies a tariff classification note. It amends U.S. Note 2 to Chapter 62 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule by removing the second sentence regarding water-resistant garment requirements. The bill does not create new regulations or directly affect consumers, manufacturers, or PFAS chemicals. Its sole purpose is to adjust the wording in the tariff schedule for administrative clarity. (1 sentence as it is procedural)
Chellie Pingree (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Feb 3, 2025

SRES 51: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Agency for International Development is essential for advancing the national security interests of the United States.

SRES 51 is a symbolic Senate resolution expressing that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is essential for advancing U.S. national security. It states USAID helps mitigate foreign threats before they reach U.S. shores, promotes global stability, addresses the root causes of migration and extremism, and counters China's influence. The resolution does not change laws or funding - it only affirms the Senate’s view on USAID’s role. It was introduced by 38 Senators and refers to existing laws requiring congressional input for USAID changes.
Christopher A. Coons (D) · 43 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Feb 1, 2025

HR 897: Aviation-Impacted Communities Act

HR 897, the Aviation-Impacted Communities Act, makes communities located near airports but outside the current FAA noise standard (65 DNL) eligible for noise mitigation funding and establishes a process for these communities to formally seek designation. It requires the FAA to partner with the National Academy of Sciences to study aviation impacts at major airports, develop a diagnostic tool for community assessments, and create community boards to represent residents. These boards can request assessments, collaborate on action plans to address noise or emissions, and access grants for solutions like sound insulation, air filtration, or flight path changes. The bill authorizes $750 million for noise mitigation funding over 10 years, targeting residential areas, schools, hospitals, and other facilities affected by aircraft noise and emissions.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes funding mechanism for noise mitigation in aviation-impacted communities, requiring FAA to allocate resources for studies, diagnostic tools, and community boards.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates noise mitigation funding for communities affected by aviation noise, addressing a form of environmental pollution through FAA studies and community boards.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates funding for noise mitigation near airports (aviation infrastructure), directly addressing transportation infrastructure impacts per FAA standards.90% confidence
Adam Smith (D) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Jan 31, 2025

HR 869: Keep Our PACT Act

HR 869, the Keep Our PACT Act, mandates specific annual funding levels for two key education programs: Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). For Title I, it requires funding in fiscal years 2026-2035 that equals the difference between the 2025 funding level and set annual dollar targets (e.g., $20.5 billion for 2026). For IDEA, it sets mandatory annual funding levels that gradually increase to reach 40% of the national average per-pupil expenditure for students with disabilities by 2035. The bill directly affects public school districts and students, particularly those with disabilities, by guaranteeing these funding levels rather than relying on annual appropriations.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates increased annual funding for Title I and IDEA education programs, directly advancing public education spending as required by law.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates increased annual funding for Title I and IDEA programs with specific dollar targets, including gradual increases to reach 40% IDEA funding, directly advancing education funding.95% confidence
Susie Lee (D) · 27 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Jan 31, 2025

HR 879: Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025

Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025 This bill increases certain payment adjustments under the Medicare physician fee schedule for services furnished between April 1, 2025, and January 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicare physician payments to stabilize practices and improve patient access, directly strengthening healthcare funding and access for Medicare beneficiaries.95% confidence
Gregory F. Murphy (R) · 198 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Jan 30, 2025

S 339: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests.

Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act This bill allows, beginning in 2028, for Medicare coverage and payment for multi-cancer early detection screening tests that are approved by the Food and Drug Administration and that are used to screen for cancer across many cancer types, if the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services determines such coverage is appropriate. Coverage is limited to those under a certain age (age 68 in 2028, increased by one year every year thereafter) and to one test every 11 months.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicare coverage for multi-cancer screening tests, increasing patient access to early detection services under FDA approval.95% confidence
Mike Crapo (R) · 68 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Jan 30, 2025

S 343: Keep Our PACT Act

This bill mandates increased federal funding for two key education programs. It requires annual appropriations for Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (which supports schools serving disadvantaged students) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, which funds special education) starting in 2026. The bill sets specific, rising annual funding levels - based on a 2025 baseline and national per-student spending - to gradually reach 40% of the national average per-pupil expenditure for IDEA by 2035. These funds directly affect school districts receiving Title I support and those providing special education services under IDEA. The funding is made mandatory, not discretionary, ensuring consistent annual support for these programs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates increased annual appropriations for education programs, directly advancing public service funding under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates increased federal funding for Title I and IDEA programs, requiring annual appropriations with rising levels starting 2026 to support disadvantaged students and special education.95% confidence
Chris Van Hollen (D) · 24 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Jan 30, 2025

S 348: STABLE Trade Policy Act

S 348, the STABLE Trade Policy Act, requires the President to obtain Congressional approval before imposing new tariffs on specific allies and trade partners. It applies to countries that are NATO members, major non-NATO allies, or have free trade agreements with the U.S. The bill mandates that the President submit a detailed request to Congress - including the purpose, diplomatic alternatives considered, and economic impact assessments - before proposing such tariffs. Congress must then pass a joint resolution approving the tariff within 15 legislative days for it to take effect. This changes current practice by adding a formal legislative check on the executive branch's trade authority for these relationships.
Christopher A. Coons (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Delaware · Senate Jan 29, 2025

S 317: Charitable Act

This bill, S 317 (Charitable Act), creates a new federal income tax deduction for charitable contributions for individuals who do not itemize deductions (the majority of taxpayers). It allows these taxpayers to deduct up to one-third of their standard deduction amount for charitable gifts in 2026 and 2027. The bill also eliminates penalties related to charitable deduction errors under tax code sections 6662 and 6664. The changes apply to tax returns filed for 2026 and 2027 tax years.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax deduction for non-itemizing taxpayers (mostly middle/lower income), offering relief without increasing government spending.95% confidence
James Lankford (R) · 23 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Jan 28, 2025

SRES 42: A resolution condemning the pardons for individuals who were found guilty of assaulting Capitol Police Officers.

This Senate resolution (SRES 42) is a symbolic expression of disapproval by the Senate for pardons granted to individuals convicted of assaulting Capitol Police officers. It does not change any laws or affect legal outcomes but formally condemns those pardons as inconsistent with the Senate's position. The resolution directly addresses the Senate's stance toward those who received pardons for violent acts against law enforcement during the January 6, 2021, Capitol breach.
Patty Murray (D) · 46 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Jan 28, 2025

HRES 70: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' position that Congress should take steps to prevent the privatization of the United States Postal Service (USPS), ensuring it remains a federal independent agency. It highlights USPS’s constitutional role, self-sustaining nature (relying on service revenue, not taxpayer funds), and critical functions - serving 168 million addresses daily, supporting rural communities, and underpinning e-commerce. The resolution opposes privatization, noting it would raise prices, reduce services, and harm the $1.9 trillion mailing industry. As a non-binding resolution, it reflects the House’s stance but does not create new law or policy.
Stephen F. Lynch (D) · 237 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Jan 28, 2025

HRES 73: Condemning the fraudulent January 2025 Belarusian presidential election and the Lukashenka regime's continued autocratic rule, calling for continued support for the people of Belarus who seek a democratic future, and calling for free and fair elections in Belarus in line with international standards.

HRES 73 is a non-binding House resolution condemning Belarus' January 2025 fraudulent presidential election and President Lukashenka’s authoritarian rule. It calls for free and fair elections with international monitoring, demands the immediate release of over 1,200 political prisoners, and supports continued U.S. aid to Belarusian democratic opposition groups. The resolution also condemns Belarus’ support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including hosting Russian weapons and facilitating the abduction of Ukrainian children. As a statement of congressional position, it urges sanctions against regime officials but does not create new legal requirements.
William R. Keating (D) · 10 co-sponsors
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