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in committee · Vermont · Senate Dec 11, 2024

S 5480: End the Threat of Default Act of 2024

The End the Threat of Default Act of 2024 would repeal the statutory debt ceiling, a legal limit on how much the U.S. government can borrow. This change would eliminate the need for Congress to vote on raising the debt ceiling to avoid defaulting on government obligations like Social Security payments or military salaries. The bill also includes technical updates to other laws to remove references to the debt ceiling. The repeal would take effect 7 days after the bill is enacted.
Brian Schatz (D) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Dec 11, 2024

S 5490: Natural Disaster Education and Outreach Act of 2024

This bill establishes a federal communication program to provide communities and local governments with practical climate information to improve disaster preparedness. It requires the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to create a working group that identifies effective ways to share weather pattern data and climate assessments with the public, community leaders, and local decision-makers. The program will coordinate with existing services like the National Weather Service and receive $3 million annually from 2025-2028 to develop outreach materials and operational climate tools. It directly affects U.S. communities, local governments, and the general public by aiming to make climate data more accessible for planning before weather events occur. The bill focuses on information-sharing mechanisms rather than regulatory changes.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides climate data access for disaster preparedness, enhancing community resilience to climate impacts per its climate assessment coordination mandate.95% confidence
Peter Welch (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Vermont · Senate Dec 11, 2024

S 4776: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2024

The Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2024 updates and expands federal programs that support older Americans across the country. It would improve mental health services for older individuals, enhance nutrition programs with medically tailored meals, strengthen family caregiver support through better assessments, and improve elder abuse prevention efforts. The bill also includes provisions to increase access to assistive technology, improve services for Native American elders, and provide new funding levels for these programs through fiscal year 2029. These changes would directly affect millions of older Americans and their caregivers, as well as the state and community organizations that deliver these services.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands federal programs for older Americans including mental health, nutrition, and caregiver support, requiring increased government spending on essential services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly improves mental health services, enhances nutrition programs with medically tailored meals, and strengthens elder care services directly advancing healthcare access for seniors.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly increases access to assistive technology for older adults, promoting digital equity and accessibility.95% confidence
Bernard Sanders (I) · 8 co-sponsors
signed · Vermont · House Dec 11, 2024

HR 7218: BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Reauthorization Act of 2024

This bill extends funding for the existing Public Health Service Act program focused on raising public awareness about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. It authorizes $33 million annually for fiscal years 2025 through 2029 to support public health education and outreach initiatives. The program directly affects public health organizations and community groups that develop and distribute educational materials about Alzheimer's prevention, diagnosis, and care. The key provision is the multi-year funding extension, ensuring continued support for nationwide awareness efforts without altering the program's core structure.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $33M annual funding for Alzheimer's public health education, directly increasing government spending on essential public services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds $33M annually for Alzheimer's public health education and outreach, directly advancing healthcare prevention and community-based care initiatives under Public Health Service Act.95% confidence
Brett Guthrie (R) · 79 co-sponsors
passed · Vermont · Senate Dec 10, 2024

SRES 925: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Fred R. Harris, former Senator for the State of Oklahoma.

SRES 925 is a Senate resolution honoring the late Senator Fred R. Harris of Oklahoma, who died on November 23, 2024, at age 94. The resolution expresses the Senate’s sorrow at his passing, requests that his family be notified, and directs the Senate to adjourn in his memory. It does not create new laws or affect any policies - it is a formal expression of respect for a former senator’s legacy.
James Lankford (R) · 99 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Dec 10, 2024

S 5462: Health and Location Data Protection Act of 2024

The Health and Location Data Protection Act of 2024 prohibits data brokers from selling, sharing, or trading individuals' health data (including medical conditions, treatments, or diagnoses) and location data (such as current or past physical whereabouts) without explicit consent. It includes exceptions for HIPAA-compliant healthcare sharing, newsworthy information, and data shared with valid authorization (similar to HIPAA standards). The Federal Trade Commission will enforce the law, with states and individuals also able to pursue legal action for violations, which may result in fines up to 15% of a company's annual revenue. The bill directly affects data brokers and protects individuals' sensitive personal information from commercial exploitation.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits unauthorized sale/sharing of health data, protecting patient privacy per healthcare topic's 'protect patient rights' indicator.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits unauthorized sale of health/location data, strengthening consumer privacy protections under FTC enforcement95% confidence
Elizabeth Warren (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Dec 10, 2024

S 5467: SANCTIONS in the West Bank Act

This bill codifies existing U.S. sanctions targeting individuals undermining peace and security in the West Bank, as defined by Executive Order 14115. It establishes a formal process for the President to terminate sanctions against specific individuals who have stopped the sanctioned activities and provide reliable assurances against future violations. The President must notify relevant congressional committees 15 days in advance (or within 3 business days in emergencies) before lifting sanctions, providing evidence that the person has ceased the prohibited conduct. The bill directly affects individuals previously sanctioned under the executive order, not governments or entities. It does not create new sanctions but formalizes the termination procedure for existing ones.
Peter Welch (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Dec 5, 2024

SJRES 120: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to normalize vacancies and appointments for justices of the Supreme Court of the United States and for other purposes.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to establish fixed 18-year terms for Supreme Court justices, starting July 1 of the first odd-numbered year after ratification. It would require all future justices (appointed after ratification) to serve until June 30 of the year 18 years later, with new appointments staggered to begin on July 1 of subsequent odd-numbered years. The amendment also specifies rules for filling vacancies arising before or after a term’s start date and prohibits reappointing justices who leave mid-term. It would not affect current justices but would govern all future appointments and vacancies for the Supreme Court.
Peter Welch (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Vermont · Senate Dec 5, 2024

S 5446: Electrifying Rural Transportation Act of 2024

This bill creates a $500 million annual grant program (2025-2029) to help rural public transit agencies electrify their fleets. It provides funds for purchasing electric buses and vehicles used in on-demand rural transit services (like microtransit), installing charging infrastructure, and offering workforce training for electric vehicle operations. Eligible recipients include rural transit agencies and tribal governments that qualify for existing federal transit grants. The program requires agencies to follow standard federal transit grant rules and allocates 5% of funds for technical assistance and workforce training.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds EV fleet electrification and charging infrastructure, promoting renewable energy adoption in rural transit systems and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds electrification of rural transit fleets, reducing emissions and promoting clean energy adoption through grant program for electric buses and infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExplicitly funds workforce training for electric vehicle operations, directly advancing worker skills in emerging sector85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds rural transit electrification via $500M annual grants for electric buses, charging infrastructure, and workforce training, advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure.95% confidence
Peter Welch (D)
passed · Vermont · Senate Dec 5, 2024

S 4477: Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2024

This bill extends funding for existing reentry programs through 2029, updating previous expiration dates from 2023 to 2029. It specifically adds new provisions requiring funded programs to address substance use disorders through peer recovery services, case management, overdose education, and access to reversal medications, as well as provide reentry housing services. The bill directly affects state and local reentry demonstration projects, family-based substance abuse treatment programs, prison/jail educational initiatives, job training grants, and nonprofit mentoring services. These changes maintain current program structures while expanding access to critical health and housing supports for individuals reentering communities after incarceration.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends reentry program funding with new substance use disorder services and housing, directly promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism in criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates substance use disorder treatment, overdose education, and reversal medication access within reentry programs, directly advancing healthcare services for vulnerable populations.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates funded reentry programs to provide housing services, advancing housing access for returning citizens through direct funding and program requirements.90% confidence
Shelley Moore Capito (R) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · House Dec 5, 2024

HR 10314: National Resilience and Recovery Fund Act

HR 10314, the National Resilience and Recovery Fund Act, establishes a new trust fund in the U.S. Treasury to support disaster resilience and recovery efforts. The fund will be financed by taxes on crude oil and natural gas production from the Gulf of Mexico, environmental taxes on petroleum, and windfall profits taxes on oil producers. Funds will be allocated to four specific federal programs: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund, and Flood Mitigation Assistance. The bill also clarifies tax definitions for crude oil and sets a 10-cent-per-barrel tax rate for the National Resilience and Recovery Fund financing.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new taxes on oil/gas producers to fund disaster resilience programs, directly advancing fiscal management through targeted taxation.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates funding for disaster resilience and recovery, financed by environmental taxes on oil and gas, supporting environmental protection and climate adaptation efforts.75% confidence
Melanie A. Stansbury (D) · 7 co-sponsors
passed · Vermont · House Dec 5, 2024

HR 6751: Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act

HR 6751 authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce commemorative coins honoring Roberto Clemente, a Hall of Fame baseball player and humanitarian, including 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar coins. The coins must feature Clemente's image and inscriptions like "Roberto Clemente" and "2027," with all sales including a surcharge ($5-$35 per coin) paid to the Roberto Clemente Foundation. The foundation, which supports youth sports, education, and disaster relief programs, will use these funds for its mission, while the U.S. Treasury must recover all production costs. The coins will be sold exclusively in 2027, with no net cost to the government.
Adriano Espaillat (D) · 296 co-sponsors
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