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in committee · New Mexico · Senate Jul 22, 2025

S 2377: EACH Act of 2025

S 2377, the EACH Act of 2025, requires all federal health programs - including Medicaid, Medicare, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Indian Health Service - to cover abortion services without restrictions based on income or insurance type. It repeals the Hyde Amendment (Section 1303 of the ACA), which previously barred federal funds from covering most abortions, and prohibits state or private insurance plans from restricting abortion coverage. This directly affects millions enrolled in federal health programs, particularly low-income individuals, women of color, and young people, who face barriers to abortion access under current laws. The bill mandates that all federally funded health programs provide comprehensive abortion coverage as a standard benefit.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Tammy Duckworth (D) · 34 co-sponsors

in committee · New Mexico · House Jul 22, 2025

HR 4583: Living Donor Protection Act of 2025

This bill prohibits life, disability, and long-term care insurers from denying coverage, canceling policies, or increasing premiums based solely on a person's status as a living organ donor. It directly protects living organ donors by preventing insurance discrimination unrelated to actual health risks. The bill also requires the Health and Human Services Secretary to update public educational materials about organ donation benefits, risks, and insurance impacts within six months of enactment. These materials will include information on the new insurance protections established by the bill. The law relies on state insurance regulators for enforcement of the insurance provisions.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Don Bacon (R) · 164 co-sponsors

in committee · New Mexico · House Jul 22, 2025

HR 4588: Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2025

This bill establishes two grant programs to support construction and manufacturing apprenticeship colleges. It provides up to $500,000 per college for community outreach (e.g., connecting with high schools, rural businesses, and workforce boards) and student support services (e.g., academic advising, mental health resources, childcare). The grants target increasing enrollment and completion rates for underrepresented groups, including rural students, first-generation college students, and minorities. Funding of $5 million annually (2026-2030) requires colleges to report on program outcomes like retention rates and diversity metrics. The law directly affects apprenticeship colleges offering work-based training in construction and manufacturing fields.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

Angie Craig (D) · 35 co-sponsors

in committee · New Mexico · House Jul 22, 2025

HR 4582: To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 5, United States Code, to clarify that organ donation surgery qualifies as a serious health condition.

This bill amends the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and federal employee leave rules to clarify that recovery from organ donation surgery qualifies as a "serious health condition." It directly affects private-sector workers covered by the FMLA and federal civil service employees. The key change adds "including recovery from surgery related to organ donation" to the definitions of serious health conditions in both the FMLA and federal leave statutes. This ensures eligible employees can use their existing family and medical leave benefits to recover after donating an organ, without requiring new leave entitlements.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

Don Bacon (R) · 164 co-sponsors

in committee · New Mexico · House Jul 22, 2025

HR 4493: Climate Health Emergency Act of 2025

HR 4493, the Climate Health Emergency Act of 2025, requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to declare a public health emergency specifically for climate-related health risks under existing law. This bill directly affects the federal public health system by mandating this emergency declaration, based on findings that climate change drives over half of recent public health emergencies (like extreme weather and disease spread). The key mechanism is the formal declaration under the Public Health Service Act, aiming to mobilize federal resources and improve coordination for climate-driven health threats. It focuses on addressing the growing health impacts linked to climate change, as identified in congressional findings.

Topics ✓ Environment ✓ Healthcare

Maxine Dexter (D) · 17 co-sponsors

in committee · New Mexico · House Jul 22, 2025

HR 1522: Federal Retirement Fairness Act

HR 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, changes federal retirement rules to include temporary employees' service after January 1, 1988, in retirement benefit calculations. It directly affects temporary federal employees (including U.S. Postal Service workers) and Members of Congress who served after that date. The bill removes a previous cutoff date in retirement law, allowing their temporary service to count toward retirement eligibility. This means eligible temporary workers can now have their full service period considered when calculating retirement benefits.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · New Mexico · House Jul 21, 2025

HR 4568: Supporting Upgraded Property Projects and Lending for Yards (SUPPLY) Act

The SUPPLY Act establishes a federal program to insure second loans (additional financing) for building accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on single-family properties. This insurance, administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, covers up to 30% of a standard one-unit home loan amount or 100% of the property value after construction (with potential increases based on 50% of projected rental income). Homeowners seeking to add ADUs - such as backyard cottages, converted basements, or detached units - can use this insurance to secure financing, with a government premium of up to 1% annually. The bill also requires Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase and securitize these insured loans, potentially expanding access to ADU financing.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sam T. Liccardo (D) · 47 co-sponsors

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Jul 17, 2025

S 2350: Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to keep all personal information from DACA applications confidential. It prohibits sharing this data with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), or state/local law enforcement for any purpose other than administering the DACA program. Limited exceptions allow sharing only to prevent fraud, address specific national security threats, or investigate felonies unrelated to immigration status. The law directly protects DACA applicants and recipients by preventing their personal details from being used against them by law enforcement.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Immigration ✓ Technology

Martin Heinrich (D) · 28 co-sponsors

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Jul 17, 2025

S 2329: Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act

This bill prohibits Medicare from paying for orthotics and prosthetics delivered via "drop shipment" (direct shipping to patients without proper training from a qualified provider) starting after its enactment. It expands the list of healthcare professionals who can order these devices to include physical therapists, occupational therapists, orthotists, and prosthetists. The bill also ensures Medicare beneficiaries can get covered replacements for custom-fitted orthotics and custom-fabricated orthotic devices. These changes aim to improve patient safety and access to appropriate care by requiring in-person training and clarifying coverage rules. The Secretary of Health and Human Services must issue implementing regulations within one year of the bill's enactment.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Jul 17, 2025

S 2325: Restore and Modernize Our National Laboratories Act of 2025

This bill authorizes $5 billion annually (2026-2030) for the Secretary of Energy to fund deferred maintenance, critical infrastructure upgrades, and modernization projects at U.S. national laboratories. It directly affects Department of Energy national laboratories, including facilities for research, computing, utilities, and administrative buildings. Key provisions require the Secretary to submit annual project lists to Congress and develop a 10-year strategy report detailing facility priorities, funding needs, and operational plans. The funding must allocate at least one-third yearly to the Office of Science. The bill mandates specific reporting to congressional committees on project descriptions and funding profiles.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Technology

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Jul 17, 2025

S 2330: Preparing And Retaining All (PARA) Educators Act

This bill creates a federal grant program to help schools recruit and retain paraprofessionals - school support staff like teaching assistants - who work directly with students but lack full teaching credentials. It allocates funds to states based on prior Title I education funding, requiring states to prioritize schools serving high numbers of low-income students or designated "high-need" schools. Funds can be used for mentoring programs, professional development, credentialing (like special education or English learner certificates), and wage increases or bonuses for paraprofessionals. The program mandates annual reporting on wage baselines, paraprofessional numbers, and how funds were used to address shortages.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · New Mexico · House Jul 17, 2025

HR 4475: Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act

This bill prohibits Medicare from paying for orthotics or prosthetics delivered directly to patients without in-person training from a qualified provider (a "drop shipment"), ensuring beneficiaries receive proper fitting and use instructions. It expands the list of healthcare providers who can prescribe these devices to include physical therapists, occupational therapists, orthotists, and prosthetists. The bill also specifically requires Medicare to cover replacements for custom-fitted orthotics and custom-fabricated orthotic devices, aligning with existing rules for prosthetic replacements. These changes aim to improve patient safety and access to properly fitted devices under Medicare.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Glenn Thompson (R) · 31 co-sponsors