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in committee · Maryland · Senate Aug 1, 2025

S 2667: West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025

The West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025 imposes U.S. sanctions on foreign individuals or entities responsible for specific actions threatening peace in the West Bank. It targets those who commit violence against civilians, threaten violence to force relocation, destroy private property without consent, or engage in terrorism. Sanctions include freezing U.S. assets, banning visas, and restricting entry for designated individuals. Exceptions cover humanitarian aid (food, medicine, agricultural commodities) and activities required for U.S. intelligence or international obligations. The law requires regular reports to Congress on implementation and West Bank violence assessments.
Cory A. Booker (D) · 44 co-sponsors
in committee · Maryland · Senate Aug 1, 2025

S 2672: SANCTIONS in the West Bank Act

This bill codifies and reinstates U.S. sanctions targeting individuals or entities undermining peace, security, and stability in the West Bank, as defined under Executive Order 14115. It directly affects persons engaged in activities that violate these sanctions, including those previously subject to revoked sanctions under Executive Order 14148. Key mechanisms require the President to notify specific congressional committees (Foreign Relations and Banking committees in the Senate, Foreign Affairs and Financial Services in the House) at least 15 days before lifting sanctions, unless exigent circumstances apply, and only after verifying the person has stopped the prohibited activity and provided assurances against future violations. The bill ensures these sanctions remain in effect unless formally terminated through this defined congressional oversight process.
Peter Welch (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Maryland · Senate Aug 1, 2025

S 2302: Access to Birth Control Act

The Access to Birth Control Act (S 2302) requires pharmacies to provide contraception without delay when available and to help customers obtain it if out of stock - either by referring to another pharmacy or expediting an order. It prohibits pharmacies from intimidating customers, misrepresenting availability, breaching confidentiality, or refusing to return valid prescriptions for contraception. Exceptions allow pharmacists to decline service only if a prescription is missing, the customer cannot pay, or they use professional clinical judgment. Violations may result in civil penalties of up to $1,000 per day or private lawsuits by affected individuals.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates pharmacy access to contraception, protects patient rights, prevents refusal - directly expands healthcare access per topic description.90% confidence
Cory A. Booker (D) · 25 co-sponsors
in committee · Maryland · House Aug 1, 2025

HR 4854: Saving the Department of the Interior's Workforce Act

This bill blocks the Department of the Interior from implementing layoffs or involuntary separations (except for misconduct or performance issues) at any agency or bureau until Congress passes full-year funding for fiscal year 2026. It directly affects all employees in the competitive service, excepted service, and Senior Executive Service within the Department of the Interior. The key provision creates a moratorium on workforce reductions, requiring full FY2026 appropriations before any layoff actions can proceed.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires full FY2026 appropriations to prevent layoffs, ensuring continued funding for DOI workforce and promoting fiscal responsibility in government spending.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBlocks layoffs for Interior Department employees, protecting job security and workers' rights through a moratorium on workforce reductions until full FY2026 funding.90% confidence
Jared Huffman (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Maryland · House Aug 1, 2025

HR 4849: Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2025

This bill adjusts health insurance subsidies by modifying the premium tax credit structure under the Internal Revenue Code. It replaces previous income thresholds with a sliding-scale formula, increasing subsidies for households earning between 150% and 400% of the federal poverty level - reducing their required premium payments as income rises within these tiers. The changes apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2025, directly affecting middle-income individuals and families purchasing coverage through health insurance marketplaces. It also repeals specific provisions from a prior reconciliation law related to health care.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credits for 150-400% FPL households, lowering health insurance costs via sliding-scale subsidies under tax code.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases subsidies for 150-400% FPL households, lowering premiums and expanding coverage access for middle-income families under health insurance tax credits.95% confidence
Adam Gray (D) · 141 co-sponsors
in committee · Maryland · House Aug 1, 2025

HR 4859: DEAL Act of 2025

HR 4859, the DEAL Act of 2025, requires the Comptroller General to report within 180 days of enactment on any settlements between Executive Branch officials and law firms meeting specific criteria. The report must examine settlements entered between February 1 and April 30, 2025, involving legal services valued over $1 million, where services were directed toward causes approved by the Executive Branch or tied to policy changes. This applies to agreements providing legal services (including pro bono) that imply such alignment with government priorities. The bill aims to check for potential violations of the Miscellaneous Receipts Act (31 U.S.C. § 3302(b)) by reviewing these specific settlements.
Dave Min (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Maryland · House Aug 1, 2025

HR 4853: Saving the Forest Service's Workforce Act

This bill prevents the Forest Service from initiating or implementing layoffs until after full-year funding for fiscal year 2026 is secured. It specifically stops reductions in force and involuntary separations for most Forest Service employees (including competitive service, excepted service, and senior executive roles), except for misconduct, poor performance, or delinquency. The moratorium applies to all personnel actions under the Secretary of Agriculture’s authority until FY2026 appropriations are enacted. This directly affects Forest Service workers and ensures their job stability during the budget process.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates full-year funding before layoffs, protecting Forest Service workforce funding and preventing defunding of government programs.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPrevents layoffs in Forest Service, an agency responsible for managing national forests and conservation, maintaining capacity for environmental protection efforts.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents layoffs for Forest Service workers, protecting job security and workforce stability per bill's moratorium on involuntary separations.95% confidence
Jared Huffman (D) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Maryland · House Aug 1, 2025

HR 4863: Fairness for Khobar Act of 2025

HR 4863, the Fairness for Khobar Act of 2025, provides lump sum catch-up payments to victims of the 1983 Beirut barracks bombing and 1996 Khobar Towers bombing who were previously denied compensation due to confusing Department of Justice guidance. The bill requires the Special Master to authorize these payments to individuals who relied on outdated guidance stating they could not apply for lump sum payments if already eligible for regular distributions. Victims can prove their reliance through documentation, sworn statements, or other methods approved by the Special Master. Payments will be made from a reserve fund or the main compensation fund, ensuring those who were wrongly excluded can now receive full compensation they were entitled to under the law.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides lump sum payments to veterans denied compensation for military bombings, restoring benefits they were wrongly denied.95% confidence
Pete Sessions (R) · 46 co-sponsors
in committee · Maryland · Senate Jul 31, 2025

S 2638: Energy Efficiency for Affordable Housing Act

This bill increases tax credits for affordable housing developers who improve energy efficiency in existing buildings. It adds a 30% credit boost (to 130% of rehabilitation costs) for buildings meeting specific energy standards, either by adopting a government-determined advanced construction standard or using a certified retrofit plan that reduces energy use by 50% or more. Buildings in high-cost areas qualify for an additional 30% boost (to 160% of costs) if they meet these standards. The changes apply to housing credit allocations after December 31, 2025, with specific rules for bond-financed projects.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credits for affordable housing developers meeting energy standards, providing tax relief and promoting fiscal responsibility through targeted incentives.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill increases tax credits for energy efficiency retrofits in affordable housing, directly promoting reduced energy use and meeting efficiency standards per its summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill incentivizes 50%+ energy reduction in housing via tax credits, directly reducing emissions and promoting efficiency per its energy standards requirements.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases tax credits for affordable housing developers meeting energy standards, directly funding housing development and affordability through enhanced financial incentives.95% confidence
Amy Klobuchar (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Maryland · Senate Jul 31, 2025

S 2613: Warehouse Worker Protection Act

The Warehouse Worker Protection Act creates new requirements for employers in specific warehouse facilities (defined by industry codes including 493, 423, 424, 454110, and 492110) that use performance quotas. It requires employers to provide written descriptions of quotas and workplace surveillance practices to workers, prohibits quotas that interfere with breaks, safety compliance, or discrimination protections, and gives workers the right to access their performance data. The bill mandates 15-minute paid rest breaks every 4 hours and establishes protections against retaliation for workers who exercise these new rights. Enforcement will be handled by the Department of Labor's new Fairness and Transparency Office and the Federal Trade Commission, with civil penalties for violations. This bill directly affects warehouse workers and employers in the warehousing, distribution, and delivery sectors.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits quotas interfering with breaks/safety, mandates transparency on surveillance, and grants workers access to performance data - directly protecting labor rights in warehouse settings.95% confidence
Edward J. Markey (D) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Maryland · Senate Jul 31, 2025

S 2633: Saving NOAA’s Workforce Act

This bill prevents the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from implementing layoffs until full funding for its 2026 budget is secured. It bans reductions in force under specific federal personnel rules until Congress enacts the full fiscal year 2026 appropriations. The law directly affects all NOAA employees covered by those federal personnel provisions. The key mechanism is a mandatory funding deadline (2026 budget enactment) that triggers the layoff moratorium, ensuring workforce stability during budget negotiations.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates full 2026 budget enactment to prevent NOAA layoffs, ensuring continued funding for essential agency operations per fiscal responsibility indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPrevents NOAA layoffs until full 2026 funding, ensuring continued environmental protection work. NOAA's mission is core to environmental protection, so this supports the topic.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents NOAA layoffs until 2026 budget secured, directly protecting federal workers' job security under personnel rules.95% confidence
Mazie K. Hirono (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Maryland · Senate Jul 31, 2025

S 2621: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize support for State-based maternal mortality review committees, to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to disseminate best practices on maternal mortality prevention to hospitals, State-based professional societies, and perinatal quality collaboratives, and for other purposes.

This bill reauthorizes funding for state-level maternal mortality review committees, which analyze pregnancy-related deaths to identify preventable causes. It requires the Health and Human Services Secretary to share annual best practices for preventing maternal mortality with hospitals, medical societies, and maternity care groups. The bill increases annual funding for these programs from $58 million to $100 million, extending support through fiscal years 2026-2030. These changes directly affect state health agencies, hospitals, and medical professionals working on maternal health. The focus is on improving death record accuracy and implementing proven prevention strategies.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases federal funding for maternal mortality programs from $58M to $100M annually, directly advancing public health budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases maternal mortality prevention funding from $58M to $100M annually, mandates best practices dissemination to hospitals and medical groups.95% confidence
Shelley Moore Capito (R) · 13 co-sponsors
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