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in committee · Maryland · House Apr 17, 2025

HR 2961: Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025

Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025 This bill reauthorizes certain programs and activities that promote awareness of human trafficking and support victims. The bill also establishes a new program to support victims of trafficking. Specifically, this bill reauthorizes through FY2029 programs and activities at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to promote awareness of trafficking and strengthen services for victims, including the National Human Trafficking Hotline and cybersecurity and public education campaigns; Department of Justice grants to support trafficking victims inside the United States, including amounts for housing assistance grants; and International Megan’s Law, which requires sex offenders to provide certain information about their intended travel outside of the United States, among other provisions. The bill also authorizes HHS to carry out a new program—the Human Trafficking Survivors Employment and Education Program—to help victims of trafficking integrate or reintegrate into society.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill reauthorizes and expands victim support programs for human trafficking, strengthening services and awareness within the criminal justice system.85% confidence
Christopher H. Smith (R) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Maryland · House Apr 17, 2025

HR 2941: Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act of 2025

This bill increases the federal tax credit for rehabilitating historic buildings. It raises the standard credit rate from 20% to 30% for qualifying small projects (with a $3.75 million expenditure cap) and further increases the cap to $5 million for projects in rural areas. The bill also allows taxpayers to transfer all or part of this credit to another taxpayer, creating a new market for the credit. These changes apply to properties placed in service after the bill's enactment date. The bill directly affects developers and owners of historic properties seeking tax incentives for rehabilitation projects.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases federal tax credit rates (20%→30%) and caps for historic building rehab, providing tax relief and stimulating investment in qualifying projects.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases tax credit rate for historic building rehabilitation, incentivizing affordable housing development through federal incentives and credit transfers.90% confidence
Darin LaHood (R) · 52 co-sponsors
in committee · Maryland · House Apr 17, 2025

HR 2948: Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2025

HR 2948, the Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2025, authorizes $360 million annually from 2025-2027 to fund gun buyback programs across the country. The bill creates a grant program for states, local governments, tribal governments, and eligible gun dealers to collect firearms from individuals using "smart prepaid cards" that cannot be used to purchase guns. Participants would pay 125% of a gun's market value (with possible increases for modified weapons) and must destroy all collected firearms and ammunition within 30 days. The program requires criminal background checks on all collected weapons and prohibits reselling any guns obtained through the initiative, with a new federal criminal provision making it illegal to use these cards for firearm transactions.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds gun buyback programs to reduce gun violence, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of community safety and violence prevention.90% confidence
LaMonica McIver (D) · 31 co-sponsors
in committee · Maryland · House Apr 17, 2025

HR 2947: Deafblind DATA Act

HR 2947, the Deafblind DATA Act, requires the U.S. Census Bureau to publish an annual data table starting in 2026 showing individuals who reported both hearing and vision loss in the American Community Survey. The table will include demographic details (sex, race, age) and economic factors (employment, education, income, poverty status) for people in each state, without revealing personal identifiers. This bill directly addresses the lack of centralized data on the deafblind population (estimated at 10,000 children and 40,000 adults by the National Center on Deafblindness), which currently prevents accurate service planning. The Census Bureau must also report to Congress within 180 days on feasibility of expanding such data collection. The Act does not change existing services but aims to improve understanding of this population's needs through better data.
April McClain Delaney (D) · 36 co-sponsors
in committee · Maryland · Senate Apr 10, 2025

SRES 169: A resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.

S.Res. 169 is a Senate resolution expressing support for library staff and the essential services provided by public, school, academic, and special libraries across the United States. It recognizes libraries as critical community resources - offering internet access, job training, crisis support, and safe spaces - while highlighting challenges like funding shortages, book bans, and threats to staff safety. The resolution calls for full federal, state, and local funding to sustain library services, reaffirms citizens' right to free information access, and supports library workers' rights to unionize and speak out against censorship or intimidation. It specifically addresses recent pressures, including the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services and rising book-banning efforts, to protect libraries' role in democracy and community well-being.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExplicitly calls for 'full federal, state, and local funding' to sustain library services, directly advocating for increased public service funding.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly calls for full funding to sustain library services critical to K-12 educational access, resources, and community learning spaces, aligning with education funding and access indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExplicitly supports 'a strong union voice for library workers,' advancing collective bargaining rights and worker protections.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly recognizes libraries' provision of internet access as essential community service, directly supporting digital access under technology policy.95% confidence
Mazie K. Hirono (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Maryland · Senate Apr 10, 2025

SRES 171: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".

SRES 171 is a symbolic Senate resolution supporting National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. It encourages state/local governments, schools, and media to recognize the day and promotes access to inclusive HIV education, prevention services (like PrEP), and youth-friendly healthcare without parental consent. The resolution also calls for removing outdated HIV criminalization laws and increasing funding for programs serving youth impacted by HIV, but it does not create new laws or allocate funds. It directly aims to raise awareness and reduce stigma affecting young people, particularly African-American youth and young gay/bisexual men disproportionately impacted by HIV.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPromotes inclusive HIV education in schools, directly supporting curriculum development and educational access for youth health education as part of National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePromotes youth-friendly HIV healthcare access, inclusive education, and removal of barriers like parental consent requirements, aligning with patient access and rights indicators.95% confidence
Richard Blumenthal (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Maryland · Senate Apr 10, 2025

SRES 172: A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2025, as the eighth annual "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc., to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.

SRES 172 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating the week of April 11-17, 2025, as the eighth annual "Black Maternal Health Week," established by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. It aims to raise national awareness about the severe maternal health disparities affecting Black women and birthing people in the U.S., citing data showing Black women are 2-3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funding but formally recognizes systemic inequities, such as the 2023 maternal mortality rate of 50.3 deaths per 100,000 live births for Black women, and emphasizes the need for culturally responsive care. It serves as a platform to amplify community-led efforts and policy solutions, like the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act, without implementing direct policy changes.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareResolution raises awareness of maternal health disparities affecting Black women, directly addressing healthcare inequities without funding but advancing public health advocacy goals.90% confidence
Cory A. Booker (D) · 18 co-sponsors
in committee · Maryland · Senate Apr 10, 2025

S 1404: Combating Organized Retail Crime Act

The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act amends federal law to strengthen legal tools for addressing organized retail crime, including theft from stores, online, and supply chains. It establishes a new Organized Retail and Supply Chain Crime Coordination Center within the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate Federal, State, local, and tribal law enforcement efforts. The Center will share information, assist with investigations, track crime trends, and provide training to combat these crimes. The bill expands legal definitions to include organized retail crime as a specific category and requires annual reports on the Center's activities. The Center will operate for 7 years before sunset.
Chuck Grassley (R) · 49 co-sponsors
in committee · Maryland · Senate Apr 10, 2025

S 1410: Find It Early Act

The Find It Early Act requires health insurance plans and government health programs to cover breast cancer screenings with no cost-sharing for certain high-risk individuals. It affects people at increased breast cancer risk (based on medical guidelines), with dense breast tissue, or determined by healthcare providers to need screening due to factors like age, race, ethnicity, or family history. The bill mandates coverage for various screening methods including mammograms, ultrasounds, MRI, and molecular imaging without frequency limitations. This applies to group health plans, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and VA health care, with most provisions taking effect January 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates no-cost breast cancer screenings for high-risk groups, expanding coverage and improving access to preventive care.95% confidence
Amy Klobuchar (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Maryland · Senate Apr 10, 2025

S 1408: Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act of 2025

This bill would establish the Chesapeake National Recreation Area in Maryland and Virginia as part of the National Park System to preserve, protect, and provide public access to the natural, cultural, historic, and recreational resources of the Chesapeake Bay. The area's boundaries would be defined by a June 2023 map, with land acquisition limited to donation, purchase from willing sellers, exchange, or transfer from other federal agencies. The bill creates a 19-member Advisory Commission (including youth representatives, tribal representatives, and specific interests like commercial fishing and agriculture) to advise on management and potential additions to the area. The Secretary of the Interior must develop a management plan within 3 years of funding, coordinating with existing programs like the Chesapeake Bay Program. The recreation area would not affect existing fishing regulations or state jurisdiction over natural resources.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly establishes recreation area to preserve, protect, and provide public access to Chesapeake Bay's natural resources, directly advancing environmental conservation.95% confidence
Chris Van Hollen (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Maryland · Senate Apr 10, 2025

S 1421: Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act of 2025

This bill enhances the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit to help more families afford childcare. It increases the credit percentage to 50% for lower-income families (up from 35%), raises the income threshold for full credit ($125,000 to $400,000 phaseout), and doubles the maximum credit amounts ($3,000/$6,000 to $8,000/$16,000 for one/two or more children). The credit becomes refundable for qualifying families, meaning those who owe little or no income tax can receive the full credit as a refund. It also includes annual inflation adjustments to maintain the credit's value over time.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credit for lower-income families, raises income thresholds, and makes credit refundable - direct tax relief supporting fiscal assistance for households.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnhances childcare tax credit, reducing financial barriers for working parents and supporting workforce participation through expanded benefits.90% confidence
Tina Smith (D) · 29 co-sponsors
in committee · Maryland · Senate Apr 10, 2025

S 1454: FIGHT Act of 2025

The FIGHT Act of 2025 amends the Animal Welfare Act to ban gambling on animal fighting events (including broadcasts), prohibit transporting roosters (defined as male chickens over 6 months old) for fighting, and make it illegal to sponsor, exhibit, or allow minors under 16 to attend such events. It allows citizens to file civil lawsuits to stop violations after 60 days' notice to authorities, with fines up to $5,000 per violation. The law also permits seizure of property used to facilitate violations, such as land or buildings. It does not override state or local laws on animal fighting unless there is a direct conflict.
John Kennedy (R) · 23 co-sponsors
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