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in committee · Vermont · Senate Feb 9, 2023

S 321: Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence and Stalking Survivors Act of 2023

This bill expands legal protections for domestic violence and stalking survivors by broadening the definition of "intimate partner" to include current and former dating partners, ensuring more survivors qualify for federal protections. It creates a new federal definition for "misdemeanor crime of stalking," requiring that the offense involves repeated harassment causing reasonable fear for the victim or specific people they care about (like family, cohabiting partners, or pets). The law also adds a new firearm restriction: people convicted of such stalking offenses cannot possess firearms, with limited exceptions for expunged convictions. These changes directly affect survivors seeking legal protection and individuals convicted of stalking under federal or state law.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands legal protections for survivors by broadening intimate partner definition and creating clearer stalking offense standards, advancing victim safety in criminal justice system.95% confidence
Amy Klobuchar (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Feb 9, 2023

S 323: SAFER Health Act of 2023

The SAFER Health Act of 2023 strengthens privacy protections for individuals' information related to pregnancy termination (including abortion) or pregnancy loss (such as miscarriage, stillbirth, or ectopic pregnancy). It prohibits healthcare providers, clinics, and related entities from disclosing this sensitive health information in any legal, administrative, or government proceeding without the individual’s explicit consent, except in two limited cases: for professional liability defense or when investigating physical harm to the individual who cannot consent. The bill also requires health IT systems to segregate this data and updates federal regulations to prevent "information blocking" when complying with these privacy rules. This law preempts conflicting state laws but allows states to adopt stronger privacy protections for this information.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStrengthens patient privacy protections for sensitive healthcare services (abortion/pregnancy loss), directly advancing patient rights and access to care without disclosure risks.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyStrengthens privacy protections for sensitive health data, directly aligning with data privacy policies under Technology topic90% confidence
Mazie K. Hirono (D) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Feb 9, 2023

S 388: Child Care for Every Community Act

The Child Care for Every Community Act establishes a comprehensive federal program to provide universal, affordable child care and early learning services to all children under school age. The bill authorizes $500 million annually for fiscal years 2024-2034 to fund prime sponsors (including States, localities, and tribal organizations) that operate programs meeting national quality standards. It requires programs to be accessible to all children with fees based on family income (capping at 7% of income for non-low-income families), prioritizing vulnerable groups like children with disabilities, dual language learners, and low-income families. The legislation mandates comprehensive services including health, nutrition, family support, staff training, fair compensation, and community involvement in program design and operation.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $500M annually for child care programs, directly increasing federal spending on public services and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill expands educational access by providing universal, affordable early learning services for children under school age, aligning with the topic's 'educational access' focus.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides universal affordable child care access, directly enabling workforce participation and supporting employment standards by reducing a key barrier for working parents.95% confidence
Elizabeth Warren (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · House Feb 9, 2023

HR 953: Child Care for Every Community Act

The Child Care for Every Community Act establishes a federal program to provide universal, high-quality child care and early learning services for all young children not yet required to attend school. It provides 90% federal funding for most programs (100% for migrant/seasonal farmworkers and Native American children) with a sliding fee scale based on family income (maximum 7% of income). The bill requires states, tribes, and localities to develop comprehensive plans ensuring services are accessible, culturally appropriate, and meet national quality standards. It specifically focuses on serving low-income children, children with disabilities, dual language learners, homeless children, and children in foster care. The program emphasizes coordination with schools and other community services to support children's development and school readiness.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides federal funding for universal early childhood education services, expanding access to foundational learning programs for young children not yet in school.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly funds child care for migrant/seasonal farmworkers, a targeted immigrant service provision under universal program95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides affordable child care access, reducing a major barrier to workforce participation and supporting employment stability for parents.85% confidence
Mikie Sherrill (D) · 96 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · House Feb 9, 2023

HR 926: Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023

HR 926 would require the Supreme Court to establish a code of conduct for justices within 180 days of enactment, along with procedures for handling ethics complaints against them. The bill mandates minimum disclosure standards for gifts, income, and reimbursements received by justices and their law clerks, and requires justices to recuse themselves when they or their family received gifts from parties in a case. It would also require parties and amici curiae to disclose gifts given to justices and lobbying contacts related to justices' nominations, and establish a judicial investigation panel to review complaints against justices. The legislation aims to increase transparency in Supreme Court ethics processes and provide clearer recusal standards for justices.
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. (D) · 161 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · House Feb 9, 2023

HR 884: No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act

This bill makes significant changes to US corporate tax rules to prevent tax avoidance through foreign operations. It requires corporations to calculate foreign income tax liabilities country-by-country, limits interest deductions for large international financial reporting groups, and modifies rules for "inverted corporations" (where US companies move tax residence abroad). The bill also creates new rules treating foreign corporations managed primarily in the US as domestic corporations for tax purposes. These changes aim to close tax loopholes related to outsourcing and foreign tax planning.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCloses corporate tax loopholes by requiring country-by-country reporting and limiting deductions, preventing tax avoidance through foreign operations.95% confidence
Lloyd Doggett (D) · 140 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · House Feb 9, 2023

HR 932: To repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.

HR 932 repeals two key congressional authorizations for military force in Iraq: the 1991 resolution (Public Law 102-1) and the 2002 resolution (Public Law 107-243). This bill removes the legal foundation that has permitted U.S. military operations in Iraq for over two decades. It directly affects the executive branch’s authority to conduct military actions under these specific resolutions, requiring future operations to seek new congressional approval. The repeal is a procedural change that would end the statutory basis for ongoing military engagement in Iraq without altering other laws or policies.
Barbara Lee (D) · 92 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · House Feb 8, 2023

HRES 108: Condemning Azerbaijan's blockade of the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) and ongoing human rights violations.

This resolution condemns Azerbaijan's blockade of the Lachin Corridor to Nagorno-Karabakh (also known as Artsakh). The resolution calls on the U.S. government to work with international partners to deploy observers to explore opportunities for security and peaceful development. The resolution also calls on the President to (1) suspend military and security assistance from the United States to Azerbaijan, and (2) fully enforce a U.S. law prohibiting certain bilateral assistance to Azerbaijan until Azerbaijan takes demonstrable steps to cease all offensive uses of force against Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh.
Frank Pallone, Jr. (D) · 103 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · House Feb 8, 2023

HR 866: Equal COLA Act

HR 866, the Equal COLA Act, changes how cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are calculated for federal retirees under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). It requires that each year's COLA be based on the exact percent change in the price index from the previous year's base quarter, rounded to the nearest 0.1%, effective December 1. This applies to all FERS annuities starting before, on, or after the bill's enactment date, ensuring a standardized calculation method for retirees' annual adjustments.
Gerald E. Connolly (D) · 95 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Feb 7, 2023

S 292: Northern Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act of 2023

S 292 reauthorizes the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) through 2032 with updated governance rules and new grant programs for the Northern Forest region (Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont). The bill creates a new $5 million annual State Capacity Building Grant Program to support economic development, infrastructure, broadband access, and workforce initiatives in eligible counties. It also establishes demonstration health projects with special emphasis on substance use disorder treatment, including opioid and methamphetamine programs, and allows NBRC to accept funds from other federal agencies. The NBRC’s annual funding is set at $50 million (2023-2027) and $60 million (2028-2032) for these programs.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates demonstration health projects with emphasis on substance use disorder, directly funding healthcare initiatives through new grant programs.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates $5M annual State Capacity Building Grants for workforce initiatives including job training and employment programs in target counties.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds $5M annual grants for broadband infrastructure in eligible counties, directly expanding internet access as a core technology policy objective.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates $5M annual infrastructure grant program for transportation-related development in Northern Forest region (Maine, NH, NY, VT)95% confidence
Jeanne Shaheen (D) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Feb 7, 2023

S 274: Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act

This bill expands paid family and medical leave for federal employees from 12 to 26 workweeks annually for qualifying events like childbirth, adoption, or serious health conditions. It specifically allows adoption leave to begin before placement for preparatory activities and modifies service requirements. The law applies to all federal employees under Title 5, plus employees of the U.S. Postal Service, Postal Regulatory Commission, Library of Congress, GAO, Congressional staff, and Veterans Affairs personnel. It also requires the District of Columbia courts and public defender service to establish paid leave programs mirroring federal standards for their employees. These changes standardize and extend paid leave benefits across most federal workplaces.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands paid leave for serious health conditions, improving access to healthcare services for federal employees95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands paid family/medical leave from 12 to 26 weeks annually for federal workers, strengthening benefits for childbirth, adoption, and health events per bill summary.95% confidence
Brian Schatz (D) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Feb 7, 2023

S 298: Keep Americans Safe Act

The Keep Americans Safe Act bans the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of large capacity ammunition magazines (defined as holding more than 10 rounds) for most civilians, while exempting law enforcement officers, retired officers, and certain security personnel. It requires new magazines to have serial numbers and manufacturing dates, and allows federal funding for buy-back programs to remove these magazines from circulation. The law grandfathered existing magazines owned before enactment and excludes specific uses like campus law enforcement or nuclear facility security. This directly affects civilians owning high-capacity magazines but not police, military, or authorized security personnel.
Robert Menendez (D) · 30 co-sponsors
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