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in committee · Delaware · House Jun 9, 2023

HR 3970: LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act

This bill requires federal agencies collecting demographic survey data to begin including questions on sexual orientation, gender identity, and variations in sex characteristics (intersex traits) within 360 days of enactment. Agencies must review existing surveys to identify gaps, develop privacy-protective methods for collecting this data (including anonymization and data destruction protocols), and incorporate it into relevant reports within three years. The law applies to all federal surveys that collect standard demographic data (like race, ethnicity, and age), such as the census or health surveys, but does not compel individuals to disclose their status. It emphasizes maintaining confidentiality, allows limited agency waivers if standards can't be met, and mandates a congressional report on implementation within two years.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires privacy-protective data collection methods (anonymization, data destruction), directly advancing data privacy protections in technology policy.90% confidence
Raúl M. Grijalva (D) · 187 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Jun 9, 2023

HR 3940: Neighborhood Homes Investment Act

The Neighborhood Homes Investment Act creates a new tax credit for developers who rehabilitate or build affordable homes in distressed communities. The credit is calculated based on the difference between rehabilitation costs and the sale price, with homes required to be sold at affordable prices to qualified homeowners with incomes up to 140% of the local median family income. The bill targets specific "qualified census tracts" defined by high poverty rates, low homeownership, and below-average home values. Developers must ensure homes are sold to qualified homeowners who use them as primary residences for at least five years, with additional safeguards to prevent program abuse and ensure fair housing practices.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for affordable housing development, directly using tax policy to fund housing initiatives for low-income households.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates tax credit for rehabilitating/building affordable homes in distressed areas, requiring sales at affordable prices to low-income buyers (140% median income).95% confidence
Mike Kelly (R) · 111 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Jun 9, 2023

HR 3910: Dillon’s Law

HR 3910, titled "Dillon’s Law," amends federal public health grants to prioritize states that permit trained individuals to carry and administer epinephrine during severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). States receiving these grants must certify they have civil liability protection laws shielding trained individuals who provide emergency aid. The bill defines "trained individual" as someone with approved medical training in epinephrine use and clarifies it does not alter existing liability protections under other laws. This policy change directly affects state governments seeking federal public health funding by linking grant eligibility to specific state-level regulations on emergency epinephrine access.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrioritizes states permitting epinephrine administration by trained individuals, improving emergency access for anaphylaxis and aligning with patient access indicators.95% confidence
Glenn Grothman (R) · 20 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Jun 9, 2023

HR 3850: Pride In Mental Health Act of 2023

HR 3850, the Pride In Mental Health Act of 2023, establishes a federal grant program to improve mental health and substance abuse services for LGBTQ+ youth (including nonbinary, intersex, and Two Spirit individuals). The bill directs the Health and Human Services Secretary to fund eligible organizations to provide trauma-informed care, cultural competency training for caregivers, school bullying prevention guidelines, and family support resources. It explicitly prohibits grant funds from being used for conversion therapy or advertising related to such therapy. The bill also requires data collection on LGBTQ+ youth mental health and a federal survey to measure psychological distress.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates school bullying prevention guidelines and cultural competency training for caregivers, directly enhancing student safety and well-being in educational settings.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes federal grants for LGBTQ+ youth mental health services, expanding access and funding for trauma-informed care and cultural competency training.95% confidence
Sharice Davids (D) · 187 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Jun 9, 2023

HR 3879: Supporting Families through Addiction Act of 2023

HR 3879, the Supporting Families through Addiction Act of 2023, provides federal grants to nonprofit organizations that support families with members struggling with substance use disorder. The bill authorizes $5 million annually (2024-2028) to fund community-based family support services, including education, stigma reduction, and connecting families to treatment resources. Grants cover up to 85% of costs and require organizations to be led by experts, including families with lived experience. This directly affects families navigating addiction in their households by expanding access to evidence-based support programs and improving provider knowledge about family impacts.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $5M annual federal grants for family support services, increasing government spending on essential programs per budget & taxes topic definition.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds family support services for substance use disorder, reducing recidivism and promoting treatment access - key criminal justice reform elements.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds community-based family support services for substance use disorder treatment access, directly advancing mental health care resources and patient access to treatment.95% confidence
David J. Trone (D) · 32 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Jun 9, 2023

HR 3860: Humane Correctional Health Care Act

HR 3860, the Humane Correctional Health Care Act, removes the exclusion that previously prevented incarcerated individuals under 65 from receiving Medicaid or CHIP health care coverage. The bill amends the Social Security Act to allow states to provide Medicaid, CHIP, or pregnancy-related assistance to incarcerated people starting January 1, 2024. It requires the Comptroller General to report annually on health care access, quality, and outcomes for incarcerated people, including post-release enrollment in community health programs. The legislation also states Congress' view that incarceration should not be used to provide health care unavailable in communities, and federal funds should not replace community-based health investments. This is a policy change directly affecting incarcerated individuals' health care eligibility and state program administration.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands Medicaid/CHIP coverage for incarcerated people, requiring state funding for health care services under existing programs, thus advancing public health spending within budget frameworks.85% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves exclusion preventing incarcerated people under 65 from Medicaid/CHIP, promoting humane correctional healthcare access and rehabilitation, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid/CHIP coverage to incarcerated individuals under 65, improving healthcare access and requiring annual reports on care quality and outcomes.95% confidence
Ann M. Kuster (D) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Jun 9, 2023

HR 3805: KIDS Health Act of 2023

HR 3805, the KIDS Health Act of 2023, establishes a federal demonstration project to test integrated "whole child health" models in up to 15 states. It authorizes $125 million to fund states in designing and implementing community-based programs that address children’s physical, mental, emotional, developmental, and social health needs - specifically for Medicaid-eligible children under 21. Key provisions require states to conduct comprehensive needs assessments, coordinate services across Medicaid, schools, and community partners, adopt value-based payment systems, and integrate primary care with mental health and substance use services. The 48-72 month demonstration will mandate regular reporting on outcomes, health disparities, and best practices, with final evaluation reports to Congress.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes $125M for integrated health programs addressing physical/mental needs of Medicaid-eligible children, expanding coverage and services under Medicaid.95% confidence
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Jun 8, 2023

S 1909: BUMP Act of 2023

The BUMP Act of 2023 (S 1909) prohibits the sale, possession, and transfer of devices that increase the rate of fire on semiautomatic firearms, including "bump stocks" and similar modifications. It directly affects owners of semiautomatic firearms modified to speed up firing or mimic machineguns, requiring them to register such weapons within 120 days of enactment. Key provisions ban devices designed to eliminate the need for separate trigger pulls per shot and define "semiautomatic firearm" to exclude machinegun-like modifications. The bill exempts government entities and pre-existing legal modifications from the ban, provided they are registered.
Martin Heinrich (D) · 37 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Jun 8, 2023

S 1876: Platform Accountability and Transparency Act

This bill establishes a framework for researchers to access certain data from large social media platforms for academic research. It requires platforms with at least 50 million monthly U.S. users to provide "qualified data" to approved researchers under strict privacy and security safeguards, after review by the National Science Foundation and Federal Trade Commission. The bill also mandates platforms to publicly disclose information about content dissemination, advertising, algorithms, and content moderation practices through searchable, real-time repositories. Researchers must use the data only for noncommercial public-interest research and cannot identify individual users, while platforms gain legal immunity for complying with these requirements.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates platform data transparency and privacy safeguards for researchers, advancing data privacy protections and regulatory oversight of tech companies.95% confidence
Christopher A. Coons (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Jun 8, 2023

S 1905: Transferring Illicit Assets to Ukraine Act of 2023

This bill expands the use of assets seized from individuals or entities subject to U.S. sanctions related to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. It broadens the definition of eligible assets to include property owned by sanctioned parties, involved in violations of export restrictions (e.g., illegal exports to Russia/Belarus), or tied to schemes supporting Russian aggression in Ukraine (including Crimea and the Donbas regions). The bill requires the Attorney General, Treasury, and State Department to submit semiannual reports on asset transfers and their impact on remedying harms to Ukraine, plus a 30-day implementation plan. It directly affects U.S. federal agencies managing asset forfeitures and aims to redirect existing seized assets to support Ukraine.
Joe Manchin, III (I) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Jun 8, 2023

S 1530: COPS on the Beat Grant Program Parity Act of 2023

This bill modifies the COPS on the Beat Grant Program to better support rural and low-income communities in hiring and retaining law enforcement officers. It increases federal funding coverage for qualifying jurisdictions (rural areas or those with median household income below 80% of national average) from 75% to 90% in the first year, gradually decreasing to 75% by year four. The bill also caps federal funding for officer compensation at $75,000 annually, with a higher limit of 80% of national median income for qualifying rural areas. Additionally, it requires a GAO report in 2027 and 2032 to assess police diversity, officer residency rates, and pay relative to local cost of living. The changes directly affect local law enforcement agencies in rural or economically disadvantaged areas seeking COPS funding for hiring or salary increases.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases federal funding coverage from 75% to 90% for rural/low-income law enforcement grants, boosting government spending on public safety programs.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeIncreases federal funding coverage for rural/low-income law enforcement hiring and retention, directly advancing community policing support per criminal justice funding indicators.95% confidence
Lindsey Graham (R) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Jun 7, 2023

S 1837: Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act

This bill adds "spotted lanternfly control" as a priority research area under federal agricultural funding. It authorizes grants for developing and sharing practical tools to combat the invasive spotted lanternfly insect (Lycorma delicatula), directly affecting agricultural researchers and extension programs. The key provision modifies existing law to include this specific pest control research within eligible grant programs. The bill also extends the funding authorization period for this priority through 2028. This is a research-focused bill, not a direct regulatory change affecting farmers or consumers.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes federal grants for spotted lanternfly research, increasing funding for agricultural programs under existing appropriations authority.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds research to control invasive spotted lanternfly, protecting ecosystems and agricultural resources from environmental damage95% confidence
John Fetterman (D) · 15 co-sponsors
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