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in committee · Maine · Senate Sep 25, 2024

SRES 890: A resolution condemning the brutal Hamas-led terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, and supporting an outcome that ensures the forever survival of Israel, the complete denial of the ability of Hamas to reconstitute in the region, and the safe release of United States hostages from the Gaza Strip.

This Senate resolution (SRES 890) condemns Hamas for the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel that killed approximately 1,200 people - including 40 U.S. citizens - and took hostages. It supports three specific outcomes: ensuring Israel's long-term security, preventing Hamas from regaining power in the region, and securing the safe return of U.S. hostages held in Gaza. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but expresses the Senate's position. The resolution was introduced by 45 Senators and passed unanimously on September 25, 2024.
Joni Ernst (R) · 48 co-sponsors
in committee · Maine · House Sep 25, 2024

HRES 1510: Expressing support for "Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Day".

HRES 1510 is a symbolic resolution expressing support for "Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Day" (observed September 25, 2024). It acknowledges that military sexual trauma (MST) affects approximately 1 in 3 women and 1 in 50 men in the military, causing long-term physical and mental health impacts like PTSD and suicide risk. The resolution urges the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs to improve access to MST-related care, reduce stigma, and ensure survivors receive respectful support without fear of retaliation. It does not create new laws or funding but formally recognizes the need for better systems to support military personnel and veterans affected by MST.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill urges DoD/VA to improve access to MST-related care, directly advancing healthcare access for military trauma survivors per resolution language.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransUrges improved MST care access and reduces stigma for veterans, directly advancing healthcare support per resolution's language on VA/DoD care improvements.95% confidence
Chrissy Houlahan (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Maine · House Sep 25, 2024

HRES 1517: Expressing support for the designation of October 7 through October 12, 2024, as "National 4-H Week".

HRES 1517 is a symbolic resolution expressing the U.S. House of Representatives' support for designating October 7-12, 2024, as "National 4-H Week." It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes 4-H, the nation’s largest youth development program, which engages nearly 6 million young people through hands-on learning in health, science, and leadership. The resolution highlights 4-H’s role in developing youth leadership via its network of volunteers, land-grant universities, and the Department of Agriculture. It has no direct impact on any specific group or program, as it only serves as a formal acknowledgment of the organization’s work.
Glenn Thompson (R) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · Maine · House Sep 25, 2024

HRES 1516: Commending Big Brothers-Big Sisters of America, the oldest and largest youth mentoring organization in the United States, on its 120th anniversary and the role it has played in empowering millions of young people on a path to graduate with a plan for their future through mentorship that will last a lifetime.

HRES 1516 is a resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives to commend Big Brothers-Big Sisters of America on its 120th anniversary. It recognizes the organization’s work in providing youth mentorship that helps young people graduate from school and plan for their future. The resolution highlights how the organization, operating in over 5,000 communities nationwide, has supported millions of young people through long-term mentor relationships. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or policies but expresses congressional support for the organization’s mission.
Mary Gay Scanlon (D) · 38 co-sponsors
in committee · Maine · Senate Sep 25, 2024

S 5175: CADSAW Act

The CADSAW Act creates demonstration projects to help home care aides advance their careers. It provides federal grants to eligible organizations (like community groups or agencies) to offer education, training, and career development for low-income home care aides who meet specific income and employment criteria. The bill requires projects to prioritize rural areas, underserved urban communities, and workers from Black, Latinx, and other underrepresented groups. It also includes a 25% payment increase for home health services provided by aides who complete training through these projects, starting in 2025. The program is funded at $5 million annually for 2025-2027.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides federal grants for education, training, and career development for home care aides, expanding educational access and workforce development.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds education/training for home care aides (healthcare workforce), enhancing service quality and access in underserved communities per bill's career development focus.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds career development for home care aides through federal grants, prioritizes underserved workers, and advances employment standards per bill summary.95% confidence
Angus S. King, Jr. (I) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Maine · Senate Sep 25, 2024

S 5183: BE GONE Act

S 5183, the "BE GONE Act," amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand the definition of "aggravated felonies" by adding "sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence." This change directly affects non-citizens (immigrants without citizenship) convicted of these specific crimes, making them subject to mandatory deportation under current immigration law. The bill adds these offenses to the existing list of serious crimes triggering deportation, without creating new penalties or programs. It is a definitional change within existing immigration enforcement mechanisms.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationExpands deportation criteria for sexual assault convictions, increasing enforcement against non-citizens without adding new penalties.95% confidence
Joni Ernst (R) · 22 co-sponsors
in committee · Maine · Senate Sep 25, 2024

S 5180: Mollie Baldwin Upskilling of Personal and Home Care Aides Act

This bill authorizes $5 million annually (2025-2034) in federal grants to train personal and home care aides, direct support professionals, home health aides, and nursing assistants. It requires grantees to use competency-based training for roles with living wages and labor shortages, prioritizing projects in rural areas or underserved urban communities (at least 50% of grants). The program mandates reports on participant outcomes and workforce development, focusing on accessible entry points, fair wages, benefits, and diversity for low-income workers. It directly affects care workers in high-demand health and human services roles, aiming to expand their career pathways through structured training.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes $5M annual grants for training healthcare aides, addressing workforce shortages and improving care access in underserved areas through competency-based programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds training for care aides with living wages, targets labor shortages, prioritizes underserved communities, advancing worker development and employment standards.90% confidence
Angus S. King, Jr. (I) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Maine · Senate Sep 25, 2024

S 5179: Direct Support Worker Training Reimbursement Act

This bill (S 5179) adds a new Medicaid funding mechanism to reimburse states 75% of costs for approved direct support worker training programs starting in 2025. It directly affects states administering Medicaid and eligible homecare workers (including home health aides and nursing assistants) who serve Medicaid recipients. The key provision requires states to approve training programs that cover core competencies for homecare aides and provide career advancement opportunities, with reimbursement tied to workers having at least 30% of their client volume on Medicaid. The bill defines "eligible direct support worker" to include specific roles meeting this Medicaid client volume threshold.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds Medicaid training programs for homecare workers, enhancing service quality and access for beneficiaries through 75% state reimbursement for approved programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds training programs with career advancement requirements for homecare workers, directly supporting workforce development and workplace competency standards under Labor & Employment.95% confidence
Angus S. King, Jr. (I) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Maine · Senate Sep 25, 2024

S 5177: DELIVER Act of 2024

The DELIVER Act of 2024 amends the tax code to increase the mileage reimbursement rate for volunteers delivering meals to homebound elderly, disabled, frail, or at-risk individuals. It requires using the standard IRS business mileage rate (not the lower charitable rate) for these deliveries, directly affecting meal delivery programs relying on volunteer drivers. The change applies to miles driven after the bill's enactment, making tax deductions for mileage more reflective of actual driving costs. This policy adjustment aims to reduce financial barriers for volunteers participating in meal delivery services.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax deduction for volunteer mileage by using standard IRS rate, aligning with actual costs to support meal delivery programs and promote fiscal responsibility.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases tax deductions for volunteers delivering meals to vulnerable populations, indirectly supporting healthcare access for homebound elderly and disabled individuals.75% confidence
Angus S. King, Jr. (I) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Maine · Senate Sep 25, 2024

S 5194: Health Care Affordability Act of 2024

This bill adjusts the premium tax credit program under the Affordable Care Act to make health insurance more affordable for lower-income households. It establishes a new sliding scale for the percentage of income people pay toward premiums based on household income relative to the federal poverty line (ranging from 150% to 400% of the poverty line). For example, households earning 150-200% of the poverty line would pay 0-2% of income, while those earning 300-400% would pay 6-8.5%. The changes apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2025, and directly affect individuals purchasing health insurance through marketplace plans who qualify for these tax credits.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdjusts premium tax credits to reduce health insurance costs for lower-income households, providing targeted tax relief based on income thresholds per the bill's sliding scale.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdjusts ACA premium tax credits to lower costs for low-income households, expanding access and affordability under the Affordable Care Act.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands affordable health insurance access (a key worker benefit) for lower-income households via sliding-scale premium credits, aligning with 'expands worker benefits' indicator.90% confidence
Jeanne Shaheen (D) · 45 co-sponsors
in committee · Maine · Senate Sep 25, 2024

S 5228: Prescription Drug Monitoring Act of 2024

This bill requires states receiving federal drug monitoring funds to implement mandatory prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs). It directly affects healthcare providers (like doctors and pharmacists) in covered states, mandating they check the PDMP before prescribing certain controlled substances (schedules II-IV) and every 3 months during treatment. Key provisions include requiring pharmacies to report prescriptions within 24 hours, PDMPs to alert providers about misuse patterns, and states to share quarterly de-identified data with the public and researchers. States failing to comply risk losing federal grant funding for their PDMPs.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePDMP mandates prevent prescription drug abuse, a root cause of drug-related crime, supporting criminal justice reform goals by addressing substance misuse at its source.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates PDMPs to prevent prescription drug misuse, enhancing patient safety and public health within healthcare framework.90% confidence
Amy Klobuchar (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Maine · Senate Sep 25, 2024

S 5236: Keeping Obstetrics Local Act

The Keeping Obstetrics Local Act aims to improve access to maternity care by requiring states to study costs of obstetric services and setting minimum Medicaid payment rates that are higher than current rates (starting at 150% of Medicare rates for 2026). It creates "anchor payments" for low-volume obstetric hospitals to help them stay open, requiring states to pay hospitals meeting specific criteria the difference between what they're paid and what they need to operate. The bill also mandates 12-month continuous coverage for pregnant individuals under Medicaid and CHIP, and requires hospitals to notify communities 180 days before closing obstetric units, including details on service impacts and steps to address gaps. These provisions directly affect rural hospitals, Medicaid/CHIP recipients, and pregnant individuals seeking obstetric care.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid payment rates for obstetrics (150% Medicare) and creates anchor payments to prevent hospital closures, directly improving maternity care access and funding.95% confidence
Ron Wyden (D) · 19 co-sponsors
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