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in committee · Rhode Island · House Apr 17, 2025

HR 2936: Addressing Boarding and Crowding in the Emergency Department

This bill, HR 2936 (the ABC-ED Act), aims to reduce emergency department crowding by requiring real-time tracking of hospital bed capacity and related metrics like patient wait times. It allows federal grants to modernize public health data systems that monitor emergency department boarding rates, bed availability, and ambulance offload times, with results displayed on a public dashboard (while protecting privacy). The bill also adds two new Medicare Innovation Center pilot programs: one focused on improving care for older adults (through staffing, infrastructure, and senior care coordination) and another for psychiatric crisis care (including dedicated units and faster facility transfers). Finally, it mandates a one-year study by the Government Accountability Office to evaluate best practices for these data systems and their impact on emergency department efficiency.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds real-time tracking systems and Medicare pilots to reduce ED crowding, improving patient access to emergency care services.95% confidence
John Joyce (R) · 34 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · 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 · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2025

HR 2910: Youth Workforce Readiness Act of 2025

HR 2910, the Youth Workforce Readiness Act of 2025, establishes a federal grant program to fund community-based organizations in creating after-school and out-of-school-time workforce readiness programs for youth aged 6-18. The bill authorizes $100 million annually (2026-2030) to support activities like career pathway planning, paid work experiences (including apprenticeships), occupational skill training aligned with local job needs, and employer partnerships. It directly affects eligible youth - particularly those in underserved communities - and requires grantees to coordinate with schools, employers, and local workforce boards, while mandating youth councils to advise on program design. The program emphasizes measurable outcomes, including improved school attendance, skill development, and transitions to postsecondary education or employment.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes $100M annually for after-school workforce programs, expanding educational access and career readiness for youth through skill training and employer partnerships.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds $100M annually for youth workforce programs including career planning, paid work experiences, and skills training aligned with local jobs, directly advancing labor & employment readiness for future workers.95% confidence
Josh Harder (D) · 36 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2025

HR 2911: Accounting STEM Pursuit Act of 2025

This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to explicitly include accounting education as part of a well-rounded K-12 curriculum. It requires schools to develop and strengthen programs teaching accounting, including increasing access to high-quality accounting courses for students from groups historically underrepresented in accounting careers. The key provision inserts specific language into existing law, directing schools to promote accounting career awareness and expand course availability through grade 12. This directly affects K-12 students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, by making accounting education a recognized component of career-focused learning.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExplicitly adds accounting education to K-12 curriculum, mandates expanded access for underrepresented groups in accounting programs, and strengthens career awareness initiatives per ESEA amendment.95% confidence
Young Kim (R) · 53 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2025

HR 2909: You Earned It, You Keep It Act

The "You Earned It, You Keep It Act" (HR 2909) would exempt wages above $250,000 from Social Security taxes after 2025 and include income over $250,000 in Social Security benefit calculations. It applies to high-wage earners and self-employed individuals whose income exceeds this threshold, with special provisions for those receiving wages from multiple employers. The bill modifies how Social Security taxes are calculated by removing the tax on income above $250,000 and adjusts benefit formulas to count that income toward future payments. These changes would affect how Social Security taxes are paid and benefits are determined for high earners beginning in 2026.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts high earners ($250k+) from Social Security taxes, creating tax break for wealthy, opposing fiscal responsibility measures90% confidence
Angie Craig (D) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · 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
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 10, 2025

SRES 180: A resolution designating the week of April 19 through April 27, 2025, as "National Park Week".

This resolution designates the week of April 19-27, 2025, as "National Park Week" in the U.S. Senate. It encourages the public to responsibly visit, experience, and support national parks across the United States. The resolution highlights the National Park System’s role in preserving natural and cultural resources while acknowledging its economic impact and recreational value. It does not create new laws or alter funding, focusing solely on recognition and public engagement.
Steve Daines (R) · 59 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 10, 2025

S 1420: Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act of 2025

The Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act of 2025 increases federal reimbursements for meals served in child care settings. It adds a 10-cent per meal and supplement reimbursement for providers participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program, effective after the bill's enactment. This change directly affects licensed child care centers, family day care homes, and group day care providers who receive federal nutrition funding. The bill modifies existing reimbursement rules under the National School Lunch Act without creating new programs or eligibility requirements.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill increases federal reimbursements for child care providers, indirectly supporting workers' wages and benefits in the child care sector by improving funding for meal programs.75% confidence
Richard Blumenthal (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · 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 · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 10, 2025

S 1432: West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2025

This bill prohibits new oil and gas exploration, development, and production on the federal outer continental shelf off California, Oregon, and Washington. It amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to block the Secretary from issuing any new leases or authorizations in four specific planning areas: Washington/Oregon, Northern California, Central California, and Southern California. These areas are defined by the 2023 Bureau of Ocean Energy Management leasing program. The bill directly affects oil and gas companies seeking to operate in these coastal zones, preventing new federal leasing activities.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks new oil/gas exploration on federal offshore lands, directly restricting fossil fuel energy production per bill's prohibition of new leases/authorizations.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits new oil/gas exploration on West Coast federal waters, preventing environmental harm and protecting marine ecosystems per bill's explicit language.95% confidence
Alex Padilla (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 10, 2025

S 1447: Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act

The Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act (S 1447) amends the National School Lunch Act to improve nutrition programs for young children in childcare settings. It directly affects childcare centers, family/group day care homes, and sponsoring organizations participating in federal meal programs by: (1) revising eligibility criteria to require specific staffing and bonding standards; (2) mandating a federal review of "serious deficiency" processes to clarify error margins and ensure fair appeals; (3) adjusting meal reimbursement limits and requiring a study on third-meal benefits; and (4) establishing an advisory committee to reduce paperwork burdens through digital solutions and streamlined recordkeeping. The bill focuses on modernizing program administration while maintaining accountability.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAmends National School Lunch Act to enhance nutrition programs in childcare settings, directly supporting early childhood educational access and student health within education framework.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves nutrition programs for young children in childcare, directly supporting public health and healthcare access for early childhood development.75% confidence
Richard Blumenthal (D) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 10, 2025

S 1449: Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill reauthorizes the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program through December 31, 2031, extending benefits for workers, businesses, and farmers displaced by international trade. It updates funding periods to cover 2026-2032 (previously 2015-2021) for all TAA components, including worker training, firm assistance, and farmer support. The bill includes specific provisions to process pending petitions filed between July 1, 2021, and enactment, requiring certification under current rules for those cases. Existing cases with petitions filed before June 30, 2021, will continue under prior terms without change.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentReauthorizes TAA program extending worker training, firm assistance, and support for trade-displaced workers, directly advancing employment standards and benefits.95% confidence
Gary C. Peters (D) · 13 co-sponsors
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