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passed · Delaware · Senate Mar 16, 2026

SRES 629: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., and commending him for his significant leadership during the Civil Rights Movement and his decades of advocacy in pursuit of justice, equality, and human rights.

SRES 629 is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., recognizing his lifelong leadership in the Civil Rights Movement and advocacy for justice, equality, and human rights. It specifically commemorates his work founding organizations like Operation PUSH and the National Rainbow Coalition, his presidential campaigns, and his role as a civil rights leader from the 1960s until his death on February 17, 2026. The resolution expresses the Senate's tribute to his legacy, commends his contributions to American society, and extends condolences to his family. As a non-binding resolution, it contains no policy changes or direct effects on legislation or constituents.

in committee · Delaware · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 4076: Removing Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Limitations Act of 2026

This bill proposes to remove the 190-day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services for Medicare beneficiaries. It directly affects older Americans and other eligible individuals who rely on Medicare for mental health care coverage. The key provision amends the Social Security Act to delete the specific restriction that currently caps how many days Medicare will pay for inpatient psychiatric hospital stays. Changes made by this legislation would take effect on January 1, 2027, allowing Medicare to cover these services without the previous daily limit.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Delaware · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 4080: Rental Housing Investment Act

This bill, titled the Rental Housing Investment Act, would allow property owners to claim an immediate tax deduction for long-term residential rental buildings they place in service after enactment. The measure directly affects taxpayers who own or develop rental housing with at least two dwelling units, enabling them to deduct up to 100% of the building's value in the first year rather than spreading deductions over multiple years. Owners of affordable housing projects that meet specific requirements would receive an increased deduction limit of $250,000 per unit instead of the standard $150,000. The bill includes rules requiring properties to remain in rental use for 10 years to retain the full deduction, with a 15-year requirement for affordable housing, and prohibits revoking the election once made.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

in committee · Delaware · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 4087: A bill to exempt public school employees from non-processing related fees for H-1B visas imposed by Presidential Proclamation 10973.

This bill exempts public school employees from a $100,000 fee required for H-1B work visas under a 2025 presidential proclamation. It directly affects foreign workers seeking to work in specialty occupations at public schools or school districts in the United States. The legislation removes the financial barrier for these specific workers while leaving other visa fee requirements unchanged. This change ensures that public school employees can apply for H-1B visas without paying the additional non-processing related fee imposed by the proclamation.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Immigration ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Delaware · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 4083: Working Americans’ Tax Cut Act

This bill, titled the Working Americans' Tax Cut Act, proposes two main tax changes: it creates an alternative maximum tax rate of 25.5% for low- and middle-income individuals earning less than 175% of a cost-of-living exemption, and it imposes a progressive surcharge on high-income individuals earning over $1 million. The low-income provision calculates taxes based on income above a living expense threshold that adjusts annually with inflation, while the high-income surcharge applies rates of 5%, 10%, and 12% to income brackets above $1 million, $2 million, and $5 million respectively. Both provisions use modified adjusted gross income as the base for calculations and apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025. The bill would directly affect individual taxpayers by altering how their income is taxed under the Internal Revenue Code.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Chris Van Hollen (D) · 20 co-sponsors

in committee · Delaware · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 4093: Tariff Refunds for Working Families Act

This bill, titled the Tariff Refunds for Working Families Act, would create a new tax credit for eligible individuals in 2026, providing $600 per adult and $600 per qualifying child. The credit is limited to taxpayers with adjusted gross income below $180,000 for joint filers, $120,000 for heads of household, and $90,000 for other filers. The legislation states that the revenue for these rebates would come from tariffs described as unlawful, including those imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Payments would be issued rapidly after enactment, with no interest allowed on the refunds, and the bill includes provisions for coordinating payments with U.S. territories.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Delaware · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 4089: Supporting Blue Envelope Programs Act

This bill authorizes the Attorney General to provide grants to law enforcement agencies and nonprofit organizations that partner to create or support blue envelope programs. These programs are designed to help individuals with autism spectrum disorder or developmental, cognitive, sensory, or communication disabilities interact safely with law enforcement by providing training, resources, and materials like blue envelopes containing emergency information. The funding, totaling $5 million annually from 2027 to 2031, prioritizes programs that demonstrate scalability, community support, and input from people with disabilities. The Attorney General must also maintain a public directory of funded programs and submit regular reports to Congress on implementation and best practices.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Delaware · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 4068: ACTION for National Service Act

This bill reorganizes AmeriCorps by converting it from a government corporation into a new executive department called the AmeriCorps Administration. It creates an advisory board with seven members appointed by various officials, including the President and congressional leaders, to guide policy and program oversight. The legislation increases financial benefits for participants, doubling educational awards to twice the average in-state tuition and raising living allowances to 175-210 percent of the federal minimum wage. It also establishes a new National Service Foundation to accept private donations and gifts for the program, and sets a goal of serving one million participants annually by 2036.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Delaware · House Mar 12, 2026

HR 7917: Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act

This bill, known as the Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act, would change federal labor rules to require overtime pay and minimum wage protections for certain babysitters. It specifically targets casual babysitting work that is irregular or intermittent, while excluding trained medical professionals like nurses and home health aides from these changes. The law would also allow babysitters to perform up to 20% of their work time on unrelated household tasks without losing their protected status. These amendments would apply to workers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 who provide custodial care for infants or children in private homes.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Delaware · Senate Mar 11, 2026

S 4050: Failed Bank Executives Clawback Act

This bill, titled the Failed Bank Executives Clawback Act, would give the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and federal regulators the authority to recover compensation from executives and other high-level personnel at banks that have failed. It directly affects directors, officers, controlling stockholders, and other individuals found primarily responsible for a bank's failure at institutions with over $10 billion in assets. The law would require these individuals to return bonuses, stock awards, and other compensation received in the three years before the bank's insolvency or resolution, with recovered funds going into the Deposit Insurance Fund. Additionally, the bill clarifies the Corporation's authority to take over certain financial companies regardless of how the takeover process was initiated.

in committee · Delaware · Senate Mar 11, 2026

S 4049: Reclaim Trade Powers Act

Reclaim Trade Powers Act This bill repeals the statute that directs the President to take certain actions, such as imposing a tariff of up to 15% for up to 150 days on articles imported into the United States, when necessary to address large and serious U.S. balance-of-payments deficits or certain other situations that present fundamental international payments problems.

in committee · Delaware · Senate Mar 11, 2026

S 1552: Living Donor Protection Act of 2025

Living Donor Protection Act of 2025 This bill prohibits life insurance, disability insurance, and long-term insurance carriers from denying or otherwise restricting coverage for living organ donors. Specifically, carriers may not deny, cancel, vary premiums, or otherwise impose conditions on policies based on an individual's status as a living organ donor. The bill also expressly specifies that recovery from organ-donation surgery constitutes a serious health condition that entitles eligible employees to job-protected medical leave. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services must update educational materials on living organ donation to include information about the benefits and risks of living organ donation and the impact of donation on insurance access, particularly with respect to the bill's changes.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

Tom Cotton (R) · 50 co-sponsors