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in committee · Delaware · House Apr 21, 2023

HR 2559: Strengthening Community Care Act of 2023

HR 2559, the Strengthening Community Care Act of 2023, extends funding deadlines for two key healthcare programs. It amends the Affordable Care Act to extend the authorization period for Community Health Centers and the National Health Service Corps from 2023 to 2028. This change directly affects these programs, ensuring their continued operation and funding stability through 2028. The bill makes no changes to program eligibility or services, only prolonging the existing funding authorization period.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends funding deadlines for Community Health Centers and National Health Service Corps through 2028, ensuring program stability without cuts or restrictions.95% confidence
John Joyce (R) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Apr 20, 2023

S 1227: FISH Act of 2023

The FISH Act of 2023 establishes a U.S. "black list" of foreign fishing vessels engaged in Illegal, Unreported, or Unregulated (IUU) fishing, including those using forced labor. Vessels on this list would be denied access to U.S. ports, services, and transshipment in U.S. waters, with sanctions imposed on their beneficial owners. The bill requires coordination between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, State Department, and Customs and Border Protection to implement the list, verify seafood imports, and share data to combat IUU fishing. It also authorizes $20 million annually for enforcement and includes provisions for technical assistance to help nations improve fisheries management. The law directly affects foreign fishing vessels, their owners, and U.S. agencies responsible for enforcement and import verification.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill targets IUU fishing to protect marine ecosystems and conserve fish stocks, directly aligning with environmental conservation goals through NOAA coordination.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentTargets forced labor in fishing industry, protecting workers' rights by sanctioning vessels using exploitative labor practices per bill's forced labor clause.95% confidence
Dan Sullivan (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Apr 20, 2023

HR 2763: PROTECT 911 Act

Providing Resources and Occupational Training for Emotional Crisis and Trauma in 911 Act or the PROTECT 911 Act This bill establishes a grant program, and requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop resources, for addressing mental health conditions among public safety telecommunicators. These include 9-1-1 operators and other public safety personnel who are responsible for responding to requests for emergency assistance. Specifically, HHS must award grants to state, local, and regional emergency communications centers or nonprofits for behavioral health and wellness programs to prevent and mitigate job-related mental health issues among public safety telecommunicators. Additionally, HHS must develop and disseminate (1) best practices for identifying, preventing, and treating post-traumatic stress disorder among public safety telecommunicators; and (2) resources for educating mental health professionals about the workplace culture of, stressors and challenges experienced by, and therapies for treating mental health issues common to public safety telecommunicators.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes HHS grant program to fund mental health resources for 911 operators, directly supporting mental health services for public safety personnel.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes grant program for mental health resources for 911 operators, improving workplace safety and worker benefits for public safety telecommunicators85% confidence
Robin L. Kelly (D) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Apr 20, 2023

HR 2748: Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act

Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act This bill revises the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase of contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. Additionally, the bill prohibits any seller of prescription contact lenses from using telephone calls with an artificial or prerecorded voice (i.e., robocalls) to verify a consumer's prescription.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareModernizes digital prescription verification for contact lenses, improving patient access to healthcare products and requiring encryption of protected health information.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires encryption of protected health information and secure digital prescription transmission, enhancing data privacy and cybersecurity protections for consumers.95% confidence
Michael C. Burgess (R) · 47 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Apr 20, 2023

HR 2673: American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023

American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023 This bill eliminates the five-year amortization requirement for research and experimental expenditures, thus allowing continued expensing of such expenditures in the taxable years in which they are incurred.
Ron Estes (R) · 223 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Apr 19, 2023

HRES 269: Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security.

HRES 269 is a non-binding resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on March 30, 2023. It recognizes the federal government's duty to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect transgender and nonbinary people. The resolution outlines key provisions, including ensuring access to gender-affirming medical care, ending discrimination in employment and housing, and improving legal recognition of gender identity on government documents. It also calls for addressing systemic barriers in education, safety, and economic security faced by transgender and nonbinary individuals.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly ensures access to gender-affirming medical care, a core healthcare service, aligning with patient access and rights protections.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExplicitly calls to 'end discrimination in... housing' as key provision, aligning with tenant protection and anti-discrimination indicators.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly calls to 'end discrimination in employment' and protect transgender workers' rights, directly advancing labor protections under the topic description.95% confidence
Pramila Jayapal (D) · 127 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Apr 19, 2023

S 1193: Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2023

The Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2023 establishes a federally protected right for individuals with disabilities who require long-term services and supports (LTSS) to live in community-based settings rather than institutions. The bill defines specific requirements for "community-based" settings, including housing options that allow individuals to live in their own homes or shared residences with privacy rights, choice, and control over their services. It requires states to develop transition plans with measurable goals to move people from institutional settings to community-based supports within 12 years, along with annual reporting on progress. The Department of Justice and Department of Health and Human Services will enforce the law through investigations, compliance reviews, and the ability to seek injunctive relief for violations.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes federally protected right for individuals with disabilities to live in community settings, improving access to care and protecting patient rights in healthcare.90% confidence
Michael F. Bennet (D) · 26 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Apr 19, 2023

S 1206: Do No Harm Act

The Do No Harm Act amends the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) to clarify that RFRA does not apply when federal laws protect against discrimination (like the Civil Rights Act of 1964), guarantee workplace protections (such as the Family and Medical Leave Act), prevent child exploitation, or ensure health care access. It specifically prevents religious freedom claims from blocking enforcement of these existing laws. The bill directly affects individuals or entities attempting to use RFRA to challenge such federal protections in court. This amendment ensures that religious freedom arguments cannot override established civil rights, workplace, child safety, or health care regulations.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeClarifies RFRA doesn't block anti-discrimination laws (Civil Rights Act), protecting civil rights enforcement in criminal justice contexts.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents religious exemptions from blocking healthcare access laws, protecting patient rights under existing federal protections.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents religious exemptions from blocking anti-discrimination and workplace laws (e.g., Civil Rights Act, FMLA), reinforcing existing worker protections.95% confidence
Cory A. Booker (D) · 38 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Apr 19, 2023

S 1212: Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2023

S 1212 establishes federal standards for remote and electronic notarizations, enabling notaries to perform these services across state lines for individuals not physically present. Key provisions require identity verification (using two methods or a credible witness), mandatory audio/video recording of remote notarizations (retained for 5-10 years), and secure attachment of electronic signatures to documents. The bill ensures courts and states recognize these notarizations as valid regardless of whether the notary used electronic records or served a remotely located individual. It does not require notaries to offer these services but creates a uniform baseline for interstate recognition, while allowing states to maintain stricter rules.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes secure electronic notarization standards with identity verification and data retention, enhancing cybersecurity for digital transactions.95% confidence
Kevin Cramer (R) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Apr 19, 2023

HR 2725: Do No Harm Act

HR 2725, the "Do No Harm Act," amends the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) to clarify that RFRA does not apply when federal laws protect against discrimination or promote equal opportunity. It specifically exempts protections under the Civil Rights Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, workplace benefits like leave, child labor safeguards, and healthcare access from RFRA challenges. The bill also clarifies that RFRA does not block private lawsuits between individuals, applying only to cases involving government entities. This amendment ensures that existing federal civil rights and workplace protections remain enforceable under RFRA.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects healthcare access from RFRA challenges, strengthening protections for patients and preventing discrimination in healthcare services.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects workplace benefits, child labor safeguards, and healthcare access from RFRA challenges, strengthening labor protections.90% confidence
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D) · 196 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Apr 19, 2023

HR 2708: Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2023

The Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2023 strengthens the Americans with Disabilities Act's requirement that individuals with disabilities receive long-term services and supports in community settings rather than institutions. It defines "community-based" services to include specific housing options where individuals with disabilities can live independently with maximum control over their lives, including access to integrated housing, employment, and community participation. The bill requires states to develop transition plans to move people from institutional settings to community-based services within 12 years, with measurable annual targets for reducing institutionalization. It establishes enforcement mechanisms through the Department of Justice and Department of Health and Human Services to ensure compliance with these requirements.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens ADA requirements for community-based healthcare services, improving access and independence for individuals with disabilities.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill requires community-based housing options for people with disabilities, preventing housing discrimination and promoting inclusive housing access per ADA requirements.90% confidence
Steve Cohen (D) · 224 co-sponsors
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