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in committee · Delaware · Senate Apr 27, 2023

SRES 179: A resolution condemning the wrongful detainment of United States citizens and residents by the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

SRES 179 is a Senate resolution condemning Russia for wrongfully detaining U.S. citizens and residents, including Paul Whelan (wrongfully convicted of espionage) and Vladimir Kara-Murza (wrongfully convicted of treason). It demands the U.S. government designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism under existing law, which would trigger sanctions and pressure Russia to release detained Americans. The resolution also calls for the immediate release of all U.S. nationals wrongfully detained and supports Russian citizens' right to free expression. It cites Russia's violations of due process and international obligations as justification for the state sponsor designation request.
Lindsey Graham (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Apr 27, 2023

S 1354: Child Care for Working Families Act

The Child Care for Working Families Act establishes a new federal program to provide affordable, high-quality child care for working families with children under age 6. It requires states to implement a sliding fee scale (with no copayment for families earning up to 85% of state median income) and develop a tiered quality system for child care providers, with payment rates that support staff wages comparable to elementary educators. The bill prioritizes access for underserved populations including children with disabilities, children experiencing homelessness, children in foster care, and children from low-income families, while requiring states to improve child care quality and supply through dedicated funding streams. States must submit detailed plans demonstrating how they will meet these requirements to receive federal funding, which will be provided through a combination of direct child care assistance and quality improvement activities.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill supports educators by requiring child care payment rates comparable to elementary teacher wages, indirectly strengthening education workforce and access.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates payment rates supporting child care staff wages comparable to educators and provides affordable care for working families, directly advancing employment access and labor standards.95% confidence
Patty Murray (D) · 42 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Apr 27, 2023

S 1384: Living Donor Protection Act of 2023

This bill prohibits insurers from denying coverage, canceling policies, or increasing premiums for life, disability, or long-term care insurance solely because someone is a living organ donor, without considering actual health risks. It also updates the Family and Medical Leave Act to include recovery from organ donation surgery as a qualifying condition for leave for private-sector employees and federal workers. Additionally, the bill requires the Health and Human Services Secretary to update public educational materials about living organ donation within six months, covering benefits, risks, and the new insurance protections. These changes directly affect living organ donors, insurers, and employers who must comply with the updated leave and insurance rules.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents insurance discrimination against organ donors and mandates job leave for recovery, protecting patient rights and access to healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentUpdates FMLA to include organ donation recovery as qualifying leave, expanding worker benefits and protections under employment standards.90% confidence
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D) · 43 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Apr 27, 2023

S 1375: HELP Copays Act

The HELP Copays Act (S 1375) changes how health insurance plans calculate patient cost-sharing. It requires that discounts, financial assistance, or third-party payments (like drug manufacturer coupons) count toward a patient’s deductible, copayment, or out-of-pocket limit. This directly affects individuals enrolled in group or individual health insurance plans who receive such assistance. The bill amends the Public Health Service Act and Affordable Care Act to ensure these payments reduce the actual out-of-pocket costs patients face, rather than being treated as separate expenses.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires discounts/coupons to count toward deductibles/copays, lowering patient out-of-pocket costs and improving access under ACA framework95% confidence
Roger Marshall (R) · 25 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Apr 27, 2023

S 1376: Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act

The Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (S 1376) would prohibit businesses from requiring customers, employees, or small businesses to agree to private arbitration for future employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights disputes. It also bans agreements that prevent people from joining class or collective lawsuits in these areas. The bill makes such forced arbitration clauses unenforceable and ensures courts - not arbitrators - decide if the law applies. This directly affects individuals and small businesses in disputes involving workplace discrimination, product issues, unfair competition, or civil rights violations, allowing them to seek justice collectively in court.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits forced arbitration in civil rights disputes, enabling class actions to protect individual rights - directly aligns with civil rights protection in criminal justice reform.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits forced arbitration in employment disputes, enabling collective lawsuits to protect workers' rights and strengthen labor protections.95% confidence
Richard Blumenthal (D) · 39 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Apr 27, 2023

HR 2930: Clean Slate Act of 2023

Clean Slate Act of 2023 This bill establishes a framework for sealing records related to certain federal criminal offenses. Courts must automatically seal records related to (1) a conviction for simple possession of a controlled substance or for any nonviolent offense involving marijuana, or (2) an arrest for an offense that does not result in a conviction. Additionally, an individual who meets certain criteria may petition to seal records related to a conviction for other nonviolent offenses.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeSeals records for nonviolent offenses like marijuana possession, reducing barriers to employment/housing and aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Apr 27, 2023

HR 2976: Child Care for Working Families Act

The Child Care for Working Families Act establishes a federal entitlement program providing subsidized child care for working families with children under age 6 who are not yet in kindergarten. It creates a sliding fee scale where families at or below 85% of State median income pay no copayment, while higher-income families pay up to 7% of their income based on income thresholds. The bill requires states to develop quality rating systems for child care providers and ensures providers receive sufficient funding to meet quality standards, including wages equivalent to elementary educators. It prioritizes access for underserved populations including children with disabilities, infants and toddlers, children experiencing homelessness, and families in low-income communities. The program is funded with $20 billion for fiscal year 2024 and subsequent years through 2029.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates federal entitlement program with sliding-scale subsidies for child care, directly funding essential services for lower/middle-income families through government spending.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides subsidized child care for working families, enabling workforce participation and reducing employment barriers for caregivers.95% confidence
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D) · 101 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Apr 27, 2023

HR 2953: FAIR Act of 2023

Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act of 2023 or the FAIR Act of 2023 This bill prohibits a predispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of an employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights dispute.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits forced arbitration in civil rights disputes, enabling court access for victims and aligning with civil rights protections in criminal justice reform.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits forced arbitration in employment disputes, protecting workers' right to seek legal remedies in court.95% confidence
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. (D) · 102 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Apr 27, 2023

HR 2983: Fresh Start Act of 2023

Fresh Start Act of 2023 This bill allows grants under the National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) to be used to implement a state law that provides for the automatic expungement or sealing of certain criminal records. The NCHIP provides grants to state and tribal governments to enhance the quality, completeness, and accessibility of criminal history record information and ensure the implementation of effective background check systems.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnables automatic expungement of records, advancing rehabilitation and reducing barriers for individuals with past convictions - key criminal justice reform.95% confidence
David J. Trone (D) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Apr 26, 2023

S 1318: Election Worker Protection Act of 2023

The Election Worker Protection Act of 2023 provides federal grants to states for recruiting and training election workers (including poll workers and election volunteers) with specific requirements for cultural competence and diversity in recruitment efforts. It also funds physical security services and social media threat monitoring for election workers to protect them from threats. The bill establishes new criminal penalties for intimidating, threatening, or harassing election workers while they perform their duties, and creates a grant program to help protect election workers' personally identifiable information from public disclosure. These provisions apply to workers involved in federal elections and require states to submit reports on how the funds are used.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes new criminal penalties for threatening election workers, directly creating a new offense to protect a vulnerable group from criminal acts within criminal justice framework.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides security funding and criminal penalties to protect election workers from threats, directly advancing workplace safety protections for workers.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds social media threat monitoring (cybersecurity measure) for election worker protection, aligning with enhanced cybersecurity indicators.85% confidence
Amy Klobuchar (D) · 29 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Apr 26, 2023

S 1306: COPS Reauthorization Act of 2023

The COPS Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S 1306) reauthorizes the COPS ON THE BEAT grant program, which provides funding to local law enforcement agencies for hiring and training officers. It sets a new annual funding level of $651 million for fiscal years 2024 through 2029, replacing the previous $1.047 billion annual amount for 2006-2009. This bill directly affects state and local police departments that apply for these grants to support community policing initiatives. The key change is the reduced funding level for the program's next six-year authorization period.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill reduces annual COPS grant funding from $1.047B to $651M, cutting public safety program funding levels.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill reauthorizes COPS grants funding community policing initiatives, directly supporting law enforcement programs within criminal justice reform framework.95% confidence
Amy Klobuchar (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Apr 26, 2023

S 740: GUARD VA Benefits Act of 2023

This bill strengthens penalties for individuals or organizations charging veterans unauthorized fees when assisting with VA benefit claims. It directly affects veterans who might be targeted by unscrupulous representatives and the representatives themselves who attempt to charge such fees. The key provision adds a new subsection (b) to Section 5905, making it illegal to solicit, charge, or receive any fee for preparing or submitting VA claims - except as allowed under specific other sections. Violations can result in fines, up to one year in prison, or both.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProtects veterans from unauthorized fees when applying for VA benefits, strengthening safeguards against fraud and exploitation in benefit claims process.95% confidence
John Boozman (R) · 55 co-sponsors
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