Rep. Suzan K. DelBene

Co-sponsor HR 1919

In committee · Indiana House · Co-sponsor

EATS Act of 2021

Enhance Access To SNAP Act of 2021 or the EATS Act of 20 21 This bill expands eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to students attending institutions of higher education.

In committee May 13, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 1753

In committee · Indiana House · Co-sponsor

Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2021

Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 20 21 This bill repeals certain work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program). The requirements apply to able-bodied adults who are ages 18-49 and have no dependent children. Individuals who do not meet certain work requirements are generally prohibited from receiving more than 3 months of SNAP benefits over a 36-month period. Under current law, some of the work requirements under SNAP are temporarily suspended due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

In committee May 13, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 721

Passed · Indiana House · Co-sponsor

Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021

Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021 This bill provides specific statutory authority for the Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) State Educational Agency Grant Program that is administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The program supports school-based mental health services, including screening, treatment, and outreach programs.

EducationSupports EducationFunds school-based mental health services via Project AWARE grants, directly supporting student well-being and school programs under education policy.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates grant program funding school-based mental health services including screening, treatment, and outreach per SAMHSA, directly advancing mental health care access.95% confidence

Passed May 13, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 3089

In committee · Indiana House · Co-sponsor

Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act

Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act This bill requires state Medicaid programs to establish a process through which qualifying out-of-state providers may enroll as participating providers without undergoing additional screening requirements. Among other things, a qualifying provider must (1) serve minors, or adults whose condition began as a minor; and (2) have previously been screened for Medicare participation or for participation in the Medicaid program of the state in which the provider is located.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves enrollment barriers for out-of-state providers serving minors, improving Medicaid access for children per bill's requirement to eliminate additional screening.95% confidence

In committee May 12, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 3087

In committee · Indiana House · Co-sponsor

Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act

Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act This bill provides for Medicare coverage of custom fabricated breast prostheses following the surgical removal of the breast (i.e., a mastectomy), including replacements of such prostheses. Currently, Medicare covers surgically implanted breast prostheses, as well as some external breast prostheses (e.g., post-surgical bras).

HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicare coverage for custom breast prostheses post-mastectomy, improving patient access to essential healthcare services currently excluded from coverage.95% confidence

In committee May 12, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HRES 381

In committee · Indiana House · Co-sponsor

Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Foster Care Month.

In committee May 11, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HRES 382

In committee · Indiana House · Co-sponsor

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should reaffirm its commitment as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and work with other WTO members to achieve reforms at the WTO that improve the speed and predictability of dispute settlement, address longstanding concerns with the WTO's Appellate Body, increase transparency at the WTO, ensure that WTO members invoke special and differential treatment reserved for developing countries only in fair and appropriate circumstances, and update the WTO rules to address the needs of the United States and other free and open economies in the 21st century.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should continue to lead reform efforts and urge member cooperation at the World Trade Organization in order to address barriers to trade, improve living standards across the world, and enhance accountability and dispute settlement mechanisms.

In committee May 11, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HRES 373

In committee · Indiana House · Co-sponsor

Expressing support for the designation of May 10, 2021, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day" and acknowledging the importance of raising awareness of mental health and improving the quality of mental health services for the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community.

This resolution supports the designation of National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day.

In committee May 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HRES 369

In committee · Indiana House · Co-sponsor

Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2021, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls".

This resolution expresses support for the designation of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls.

In committee May 4, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HRES 368

In committee · Indiana House · Co-sponsor

Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2021, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".

This resolution expresses support for the designation of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

In committee May 4, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track