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passed · Maine · Senate Nov 17, 2022

SRES 846: A resolution designating November 2022 as "National College Application Month".

SRES 846 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating November 2022 as "National College Application Month." It encourages all Americans to evaluate college options, submit financial aid applications (like the FAFSA), and support students in navigating the college application process. The resolution urges communities, educators, and officials to host activities promoting college applications and financial aid awareness, with a specific focus on helping low-income and first-generation students. It does not create new programs or funding but aims to raise awareness about higher education opportunities.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPromotes college application access and financial aid awareness, specifically aiding low-income and first-gen students, advancing educational access.85% confidence
Christopher A. Coons (D) · 5 co-sponsors
passed · Maine · Senate Nov 17, 2022

SRES 840: A resolution supporting afterschool programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 20, 2022.

This resolution (SRES 840) is a non-binding Senate expression of support for afterschool programs and the Lights On Afterschool event held on October 20, 2022. It acknowledges the role of high-quality afterschool programs in providing safe, engaging learning opportunities for children, supporting working families, and aiding pandemic recovery efforts. The resolution does not create new policies, allocate funding, or change existing programs - it simply formally recognizes the importance of these programs through the annual Lights On Afterschool celebration. It directly affects the broader community by affirming congressional backing for afterschool initiatives.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationResolution formally recognizes and supports afterschool programs' role in student learning and family support, aligning with educational access and student program enhancement.90% confidence
Tina Smith (D) · 5 co-sponsors
passed · Maine · Senate Nov 17, 2022

SRES 842: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month.

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month and decreasing the prevalence of diabetes in the United States through increased research, treatment, and prevention.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareResolution explicitly supports diabetes research, treatment, and prevention to decrease prevalence, aligning with public health healthcare initiatives.90% confidence
Jeanne Shaheen (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Maine · Senate Nov 17, 2022

S 5130: Protect Camp Lejeune VETS Act

Protect Camp Lejeune Victims Ensnared by Trial-lawyer's Scams Act or the Protect Camp Lejeune VETS Act This bill limits attorney's fees for claims involving individuals who were exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly protects veterans from attorney fee scams in Camp Lejeune claims, ensuring they retain more compensation for contaminated water exposure benefits.90% confidence
Dan Sullivan (R) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Maine · Senate Nov 17, 2022

S 2130: RISEE Act of 2022

Reinvesting In Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems Act of 2022 or the RISEE Act of 2022 This bill expands the amount of revenue generated from leases for energy development on federal land or submerged lands in the Outer Continental Shelf that is shared with certain states and coastal communities. For example, the bill dedicates a percentage of the revenue generated from offshore wind leases for coastal states. Currently, this revenue is deposited in the U.S. Treasury. In addition, the bill increases the amount of revenue generated from offshore oil and gas leases that is shared with states under the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act. States must use the funding from the revenue for specified purposes, such as coastal restoration, conservation, or infrastructure.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects offshore energy lease revenue to coastal states for economic/environmental programs, increasing state funding allocations.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyDedicates offshore wind lease revenue to coastal states, directly funding renewable energy development and infrastructure as part of its revenue-sharing mechanism.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill dedicates offshore wind lease revenue to coastal states for ecosystem protection and shoreline economies, directly promoting clean energy development and environmental conservation per its title and summary.92% confidence
Sheldon Whitehouse (D) · 23 co-sponsors
in committee · Maine · House Nov 17, 2022

HR 9346: Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2022

Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2022 This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to collaborate with state, local, and tribal entities that are conducting or have completed community vulnerability assessments, research planning, climate action plans, or other similar activities related to ocean acidification and coastal acidification and their impacts of ocean acidification on coastal communities. NOAA must (1) support collaborative interagency relationships and information at the state, local , and tribal level; and (2) assist state, local, and tribal entities in improving existing systems and programs to better address ocean acidification and coastal acidification and identify whether such activities can be used as a model for other communities.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill directs NOAA to support community vulnerability assessments and climate action plans addressing ocean acidification, a climate-driven environmental threat, advancing protective measures through research collaboration.95% confidence
Chellie Pingree (D) · 7 co-sponsors
passed · Maine · House Nov 17, 2022

HR 3630: Lymphedema Treatment Act

Lymphedema Treatment Act This bill provides for Medicare coverage of lymphedema compression treatment items. Specifically, the bill provides for coverage of standard and custom fitted gradient compression garments and other approved items that are prescribed by a physician or other specified health care professional to treat lymphedema.
Janice D. Schakowsky (D) · 356 co-sponsors
in committee · Maine · Senate Nov 16, 2022

S 5108: Housing for Homeless Students Act of 2022

Housing for Homeless Students Act of 2022 This bill extends eligibility for the low-income housing tax credit to homeless youth and veterans who are full-time students during a specified time period.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends low-income housing tax credit eligibility to homeless students, providing tax relief for vulnerable populations and funding essential housing support through fiscal policy.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExtends housing support to homeless students, directly improving educational access by addressing a key barrier to school attendance and learning.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends low-income housing tax credit eligibility to homeless students, directly funding affordable housing for vulnerable populations.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly extends housing tax credit eligibility to veterans who are full-time students, directly expanding housing benefits for veterans.95% confidence
Rob Portman (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Maine · House Nov 16, 2022

HR 1733: RECLAIM Act of 2021

Revitalizing the Economy of Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Activities and Investing More Act of 2021 or the RECLAIM Act of 2021 This bill revises requirements concerning the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund, including by expanding the eligible uses of the fund. Specifically, the bill allows the fund to be used to provide support for economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed mining communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by abandoned coal mines. In addition, it requires specified amounts to be annually distributed from the fund through FY2026 to states and Indian tribes for reclaiming and restoring lands and waters so affected.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill explicitly supports coal communities through economic revitalization, favoring fossil fuel infrastructure over renewable energy development.85% confidence
Matt Cartwright (D) · 61 co-sponsors
in committee · Maine · House Nov 16, 2022

HR 1415: Tribal Coastal Resiliency Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Commerce to award competitive grants to Indian tribes to further achievement of tribal coastal zone objectives. Specifically, these tribal coastal zone objectives include protecting, restoring, or preserving areas in the zone that hold important ecological, cultural, or sacred significance for the tribes or traditional, historic, and aesthetic values essential to the tribes; preparing and implementing a special area management plan and technical planning for important coastal areas; and implementing any coastal or shoreline stabilization measure for the purpose of public safety, public access, or cultural or historical preservation.
Derek Kilmer (D) · 10 co-sponsors
passed · Maine · Senate Nov 15, 2022

SRES 814: A resolution designating the week beginning on October 9, 2022, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".

This resolution designates the week beginning on October 9, 2022, as National Wildlife Refuge Week. The resolution acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities and contribution to local economies. Finally, the resolution reaffirms the support of the Senate for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentReaffirms Senate support for wildlife conservation and National Wildlife Refuge System, aligning with environmental protection goals.90% confidence
Christopher A. Coons (D) · 13 co-sponsors
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