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passed · Delaware · Senate May 31, 2023

SRES 223: A resolution designating the week of May 21 through May 27, 2023, as "National Public Works Week".

This ceremonial Senate resolution designates May 21-27, 2023, as "National Public Works Week" to honor public works professionals. It recognizes their daily work maintaining infrastructure like roads, water systems, and emergency services that support community health, safety, and resilience. The resolution urges communities to celebrate these professionals' contributions to public infrastructure and community well-being through local activities. It has no legal effect or funding provisions - it is purely a symbolic recognition.
Thomas R. Carper (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House May 31, 2023

HRES 459: Expressing support for the designation of June 2, 2023, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2023 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".

HRES 459 is a resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for designating June 2, 2023, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2023 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month." It encourages the public to wear orange, promote gun safety awareness, and discuss community safety measures during this time, particularly highlighting the summer months when gun violence often increases. The resolution references statistics on gun violence deaths and pays tribute to victims like Hadiya Pendleton, but does not create new laws or impose requirements.
Robin L. Kelly (D) · 109 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate May 31, 2023

S 1769: KIDS Health Act of 2023

The KIDS Health Act of 2023 establishes a federal demonstration project to help states create "whole child health models" in specific communities. It provides up to $125 million in federal funding to support states in designing and implementing integrated health services for children under 21 who are eligible for Medicaid or similar programs. The models must address physical, mental, emotional, behavioral, developmental, social, relational, and substance use disorder needs through coordinated care, partnerships with schools and community organizations, and strategies to reduce health disparities. States must submit detailed plans for federal approval, implement the models for 48-72 months, and report on outcomes, with the federal government covering 80% of costs for eligible services. The program aims to improve child health outcomes by integrating services that go beyond traditional healthcare silos.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $125M federal funding for integrated health services addressing students' physical/mental health needs, directly enhancing educational access and student well-being in school settings.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides $125M federal funding to establish integrated health models for children under 21, addressing physical, mental, and developmental needs through coordinated care.95% confidence
Thomas R. Carper (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Delaware · Senate May 31, 2023

S 1785: Stop Fentanyl Overdoses Act of 2023

The Stop Fentanyl Overdoses Act of 2023 aims to reduce fentanyl-related overdoses through enhanced data collection, improved detection technologies, and expanded access to treatment services. It requires the CDC to improve surveillance of fentanyl overdoses and establishes grants for states to enhance their data collection systems. The bill also expands access to naloxone (an opioid overdose reversal medication) by exempting certain distributions from supply chain requirements and creates Good Samaritan immunity for people who administer overdose reversal drugs in good faith. Additionally, it funds training for law enforcement on fentanyl detection and supports research into better detection technologies for fentanyl and related substances.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands naloxone access and funds public health data systems for overdose treatment, directly advancing healthcare access and public health programs.90% confidence
Edward J. Markey (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate May 31, 2023

S 1772: Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act

The Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act establishes a federal program to track mercury pollution across the United States. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will set up monitoring sites in national parks, wildlife refuges, and communities with high mercury exposure risks to measure mercury levels in air, water, soil, and wildlife like fish and birds. Data collected will be stored in a public online database and used to produce biennial reports for Congress, including assessments of mercury levels and needed emission reductions. The program is funded with $37 million for 2024 and $29 million annually for 2025-2026.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes EPA mercury monitoring program in sensitive areas, enabling data-driven pollution control and regulatory decisions to protect environment.95% confidence
Susan M. Collins (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate May 31, 2023

S 1774: ASSIST Act

This bill (S 1774, the ASSIST Act) increases federal funding for mental health and substance use disorder services provided in schools and school-based health centers. It raises the federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) to 90% for eligible state expenditures on these services starting 12 months after enactment, directly benefiting public schools, school-based health centers, and students needing these services. The bill also creates a new grant program through the HHS Secretary to fund eligible entities (like school districts, universities, or tribal schools) to hire more licensed mental health providers, with requirements for cultural competence, reporting on provider numbers and retention, and a ban on using funds for threat assessment teams. These provisions aim to expand access to school-based mental health care without reducing funding for other Medicaid services.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases federal funding via FMAP to 90% for school mental health services, directly funding essential programs without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases federal funding for school-based mental health services via 90% FMAP and new HHS grants, directly advancing student access to critical educational support services.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases federal funding for mental health/substance use services in schools via 90% FMAP and new HHS grants, directly advancing mental health care access.95% confidence
Raphael G. Warnock (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate May 30, 2023

S 1756: Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act of 2023

This bill expands access to existing farm credit programs by adding service providers to the fishing industry as eligible borrowers. It amends the Farm Credit Act of 1971 to allow farm credit banks and production credit associations to extend loans to businesses that provide services directly related to the operating needs of fishery producers or harvesters (like equipment suppliers or processing services). This change specifically affects businesses supporting commercial fishing operations, not the fishermen themselves or direct fishing activities. The policy modifies current credit eligibility rules without creating new funding or programs.
Angus S. King, Jr. (I) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House May 26, 2023

HR 3713: Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2023

HR 3713 creates federal grants to fund comprehensive school-based mental health programs for students in grades K-12, including those in Bureau of Indian Education schools. It requires partnerships between schools and community mental health providers to deliver trauma-informed, culturally appropriate services addressing suicide risk, grief, violence, and trauma exposure. The bill authorizes $300 million annually (2024-2027) for these programs, mandating privacy protections under HIPAA and FERPA, and requires annual reporting on program effectiveness.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes $300M annually for K-12 school mental health programs, directly funding student support services and enhancing educational access through trauma-informed care.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds school-based mental health programs for K-12 students with $300M annually, expanding access to trauma-informed care and directly advancing mental health services under healthcare.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates HIPAA/FERPA privacy protections for student health data, directly supporting data privacy safeguards in mental health services.85% confidence
Grace F. Napolitano (D) · 131 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House May 26, 2023

HR 3620: Cosmetic Safety for Communities of Color and Professional Salon Workers Act of 2023

This bill establishes research programs to study health impacts of cosmetic chemicals on communities of color and professional salon workers. It requires manufacturers to provide translated safety data sheets for professional cosmetics in multiple languages, including Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Korean. The bill funds two resource centers: one focused on beauty justice for communities of color and another specifically for salon worker health and safety. It also allocates funds for research into developing safer cosmetic alternatives, particularly for products marketed to women and girls of color and used by salon workers.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds research on cosmetic chemical health impacts, mandates translated safety data, and establishes health/safety resource centers for vulnerable groups, advancing public health initiatives.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds salon worker health centers, mandates translated safety data, and research on chemical impacts - directly enhancing workplace safety protections for workers.90% confidence
Janice D. Schakowsky (D) · 18 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House May 26, 2023

HR 3645: To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish emergency grants to safeguard essential health care workers, and for other purposes.

This bill creates a new grant program under the Public Health Service Act to provide emergency funding for health care facilities during declared emergencies (like pandemics or natural disasters). It authorizes grants to public or private nonprofit health care facilities and home health agencies to pay hazardous duty compensation to eligible health care workers - such as nurses, medical technicians, and facility cleaners - performing essential on-site work. Grants can cover up to $13 per hour in hazard pay (capped at $25,000 annually per worker) or fund safety measures like personal protective equipment and alternative transit. The program requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to determine if work or commutes are hazardous during emergencies.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes emergency grants for hazardous duty pay to healthcare workers (nurses, technicians, cleaners) during crises, directly funding and protecting healthcare workforce stability per Public Health Service Act.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides emergency grants to pay hazardous duty compensation to essential health care workers, directly supporting worker wages and benefits during crises.90% confidence
Summer L. Lee (D) · 37 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House May 25, 2023

HR 3702: Access Technology Affordability Act of 2023

This bill creates a new tax credit for expenses related to "qualified access technology for the blind" under the Internal Revenue Code. It allows taxpayers to claim a credit of up to $2,000 per year (adjusted for inflation) for costs paid for hardware, software, or IT that converts visual information into formats usable by blind individuals, covering the taxpayer, their spouse, or a dependent who is blind. The credit is limited to $2,000 over any three consecutive tax years per blind individual and expires after 2028. It directly affects blind individuals and their families who purchase qualifying assistive technology. The credit cannot be claimed for expenses already covered by other tax deductions or credits.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates a new tax credit ($2,000/year) for accessibility technology expenses, providing direct tax relief for eligible individuals. Explicitly modifies tax policy under Internal Revenue Code.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides tax credits for assistive technology for blind individuals, enhancing educational access and inclusion for students with disabilities in K-12 and higher education settings.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProvides tax credit for assistive technology enabling blind individuals' digital access, directly promoting digital equity in technology access.95% confidence
Mike Kelly (R) · 98 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House May 23, 2023

HRES 439: 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.

HRES 439 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for keeping the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) as an independent federal agency, not subject to privatization. It highlights USPS's constitutional role, self-sustaining nature (relying on service revenue, not taxpayer funds), and its importance to rural communities, e-commerce, and over 600,000 employees. The resolution urges Congress to take action to preserve USPS's independence, emphasizing that privatization could raise prices, reduce services, and harm the nation's mail infrastructure. As a procedural resolution, it does not change law but formally states the House's position.
Stephen F. Lynch (D) · 138 co-sponsors
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