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in committee · Maine · Senate May 13, 2021

S 1651: Hizballah in Latin America Accountability Act of 2021

Hizballah in Latin America Accountability Act of 2021 This bill establishes requirements related to activities of Hizballah in Latin America and the Caribbean. Specifically, the President must impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on foreign persons determined to have knowingly engaged in significant transactions with, or provided material support to, Hizballah in a Latin American or Caribbean country. The Department of the Treasury, in consultation with the Department of State, must report on illicit activities of Hizballah in Latin America and the Caribbean. This report must include (1) an estimate of how much of Hizbollah's budget derives from such activities, (2) an assessment of interagency efforts and progress in countering such activities, and (3) an identification of financial institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean known to be operating on behalf of or with ties to Hizballah. The Department of Homeland Security must seek to improve (1) data sharing among trade transparency units with respect to operations against malign actors among Latin American and Caribbean countries, and (2) cooperation with federal agencies with respect to trade transparency units.
Marsha Blackburn (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Maine · Senate May 13, 2021

S 1612: SAFE Bridges Act of 2021

Strengthen And Fortify Existing Bridges Act of 2021 or the SAFE Bridges Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish a program to assist states to rehabilitate or replace bridges found to be structurally deficient. States shall use program funds for projects to rehabilitate and replace such bridges and to maintain their surface coating and corrosion protection systems.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directs DOT to fund bridge rehabilitation/replacement and maintenance, directly strengthening transportation infrastructure through federal funding for critical bridge safety projects.95% confidence
Jeanne Shaheen (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Maine · House May 13, 2021

HR 3183: Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act

Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act This bill expedites payment of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and eligibility for Medicare coverage for those with metastatic breast cancer (i.e., breast cancer that has spread to other sites in the body). Specifically, the bill eliminates the 5-month waiting period for SSDI benefits and the subsequent 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer. Under current law, individuals generally must wait five months after the onset of disability to begin receiving SSDI benefits and an additional 24 months to become eligible for Medicare.
Kathy Castor (D) · 240 co-sponsors
in committee · Maine · House May 13, 2021

HR 3227: Demilitarizing Local Law Enforcement Act of 2021

Demilitarizing Local Law Enforcement Act of 2021 This bill eliminates the authority of the Department of Defense to transfer surplus military property to federal and state agencies for law enforcement activities.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill eliminates Department of Defense transfers of military property to law enforcement, defunding a specific government spending program. Restricts a form of government spending as per topic description.85% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restricts military equipment transfers to law enforcement, reducing militarization and aligning with criminal justice reform goals like enhanced accountability and civil rights protection.90% confidence
Nydia M. Velázquez (D) · 19 co-sponsors
in committee · Maine · House May 13, 2021

HR 3192: Disaster Assistance for Rural Communities Act

Disaster Assistance for Rural Communities Act This bill authorizes the Small Business Administration (SBA) to declare a disaster in rural areas where significant damage has been incurred for the purpose of providing certain assistance. A rural area is a geographic area with a population of less than 200,000 outside an urbanized area. Significant damage means uninsured losses of not less than 40% of the fair replacement value or pre-disaster fair market value of the damaged property (whichever is less). For a rural area where the President has declared a major disaster, the SBA may declare a disaster for the purpose of providing economic injury disaster loans if (1) the state wherein the rural area is located requests the declaration; and (2) any home, small business, private nonprofit organization, or small agricultural cooperative has incurred significant damage. The Government Accountability Office must report on (1) any unique challenges to communities in rural areas compared to communities in urbanized areas when seeking economic injury disaster assistance, and (2) any legislative recommendations for improving access to disaster assistance for communities in rural areas.
Jared F. Golden (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Maine · House May 13, 2021

HR 3216: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create parity for unmarried individuals and heads of household with respect to the temporary 2021 income phaseouts in the child tax credit.

This bill increases the applicable threshold amount for heads of household in 2021 to $150,000 for purposes of the income phaseout in the child tax credit (thus making it equal to the threshold amount for married individuals filing joint tax returns).
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases child tax credit phaseout threshold for heads of household to $150,000, providing tax relief to middle-income families by aligning with married filers' thresholds.95% confidence
Katie Porter (D) · 60 co-sponsors
in committee · Maine · House May 13, 2021

HR 3166: NURSE Act

Nurses for Under-Resourced Schools Everywhere Act or the NURSE Act This bill establishes a demonstration grant program through which the Department of Education must award matching funds to increase the number of school nurses in public elementary and secondary schools served by a local educational agency in which at least 20% of students are eligible to participate in the school lunch program.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes grant program to fund school nurses in under-resourced K-12 schools (20%+ lunch program eligibility), directly increasing educational access and student health support.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds school nurse programs in under-resourced schools, expanding healthcare access for students through public health services and increased medical staffing.95% confidence
Dina Titus (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Maine · House May 13, 2021

HR 3149: HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021

Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Women and Families Act of 2021 or the HEAL Immigrant Women and Families Act of 20 21 This bill extends Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program coverage to individuals lawfully present in the United States who otherwise meet eligibility requirements. Individuals granted federally authorized presence also are required to maintain minimum essential health insurance coverage and are eligible for health insurance exchanges, reduced cost sharing, premium subsidies, and premium tax credits.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Medicaid/CHIP coverage requiring government funding for essential healthcare services, aligning with 'funds essential programs' indicator.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends Medicaid/CHIP coverage to lawfully present immigrants, expanding health insurance access for eligible individuals under healthcare policy.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationExtends Medicaid/CHIP to lawfully present immigrants, providing critical healthcare services and support for immigrant families.95% confidence
Pramila Jayapal (D) · 95 co-sponsors
in committee · Maine · House May 13, 2021

HR 3150: Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2021

Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2021 This bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration to establish a loan repayment program for mental health professionals who work in designated workforce-shortage areas.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes loan repayment program for mental health professionals in shortage areas, directly addressing workforce gaps to improve access to mental health services.95% confidence
John Katko (R) · 26 co-sponsors
in committee · Maine · House May 13, 2021

HR 3165: Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2021

Nurse Staffing Standards for Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2021 This bill requires hospitals to implement and submit to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) a staffing plan that complies with specified minimum nurse-to-patient ratios by unit. Hospitals must post a notice regarding nurse-to-patient ratios in each unit and maintain records of actual ratios for each shift in each unit. The bill also requires hospitals to follow certain procedures regarding how ratios are determined and other staff are prohibited from performing nurse functions unless specifically authorized within a state's scope of practice rules, among other requirements. HHS must adjust Medicare payments to hospitals to cover additional costs attributable to compliance with these ratios. Nurses may object to, or refuse to participate in, an assignment if it would violate minimum ratios or if they are not prepared by education or experience to fulfill the assignment without compromising the safety of a patient or jeopardizing their nurse's license. Hospitals may not (1) take adverse actions against a nurse based on the nurse's reasonable refusal to accept an assignment; or (2) discriminate against individuals for good faith complaints relating to the care, services, or conditions of the hospital or related facilities. HHS may impose civil monetary penalties on hospitals violating the ratio requirements and must publish the names of such hospitals. The bill provides stipends to the nurse workforce loan repayment and scholarship program and expands the nurse retention grant program to include nurse preceptorship and mentorship projects.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates minimum nurse-to-patient ratios for hospital safety/quality, directly advancing patient protection and care standards per bill's requirements.95% confidence
Janice D. Schakowsky (D) · 88 co-sponsors
in committee · Maine · House May 13, 2021

HR 3116: COAST Anti-Drilling Act

Clean Ocean And Safe Tourism Anti-Drilling Act or the COAST Anti-Drilling Act This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from authorizing the exploration, development, or production (i.e., offshore drilling) of oil or natural gas in specified planning areas of the Outer Continental Shelf along the Atlantic Coast, including the Straits of Florida.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits offshore oil/gas drilling (fossil fuel production), directly restricting energy extraction activities. Clear restriction aligns with 'oppose' stance for fossil fuel-based energy development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits offshore drilling in ecologically sensitive Atlantic Coast areas, preventing oil spills and protecting marine ecosystems per bill's title and summary.95% confidence
Frank Pallone, Jr. (D) · 28 co-sponsors
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