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in committee · New Hampshire · Senate May 13, 2025

SRES 224: A resolution calling for the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to address the needs of civilians in Gaza.

This resolution (SRES 224) calls for urgent U.S. diplomatic action to address the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where approximately 2.2 million civilians face acute hunger and malnutrition, including 10,000 children identified with acute malnutrition since January 2025. It highlights that Gaza’s borders have been blocked since March 2, 2025, preventing entry of food, medicine, and other lifesaving aid, leading to closed bakeries and exhausted food rations. The Senate resolution specifically urges the White House and State Department to use all available diplomatic tools to end the blockade, secure hostage releases, and achieve a durable conflict resolution. As a non-binding resolution, it does not enact law but formally expresses the Senate’s concern and directs executive branch action.
Peter Welch (D) · 45 co-sponsors
passed · New Hampshire · Senate May 13, 2025

SRES 220: A resolution designating the week of May 11 through May 17, 2025, as "National Police Week".

SRES 220 designates the week of May 11-17, 2025, as "National Police Week" to honor law enforcement officers across the United States. The resolution recognizes officers who have been killed, disabled, or injured in the line of duty, including 234 officers honored for 2024 fatalities and 18 officers killed in 2025. It expresses the Senate’s support for law enforcement, acknowledges the need for adequate resources for officer safety, and encourages public observance to celebrate their service and sacrifices. This is a ceremonial resolution with no new policy or funding changes.
Chuck Grassley (R) · 83 co-sponsors
passed · New Hampshire · House May 13, 2025

HRES 364: Calling upon local communities to support organizations that provide resources and aid Gold Shield Families in their time of need.

HRES 364 is a non-binding resolution urging local communities to support nonprofits that provide resources to Gold Shield Families. These families include relatives of fallen first responders - such as police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and emergency dispatchers - who died while serving in the line of duty. The resolution does not create new laws but encourages community engagement with existing support organizations. It aims to assist these families during their time of hardship and grief by promoting the use of available resources.
Daniel Meuser (R) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · New Hampshire · Senate May 13, 2025

S 1732: CHEERS Act

The CHEERS Act (S 1732) creates a new tax deduction for restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues that install energy-efficient draft beer systems. It amends tax code Section 179D to include "qualified energy-efficient draft property" - specifically stainless steel or aluminum containers and tap equipment used for alcohol distribution - as eligible for the same deductions previously available for broader energy-efficient building property. This allows businesses to deduct the cost of qualifying draft systems when they purchase or lease them, directly benefiting owners of establishments that serve alcohol. The provision applies to equipment placed in service after the bill's enactment date.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax deduction for energy-efficient business equipment, providing direct tax relief under Section 179D, aligning with tax relief indicators for business fiscal responsibility.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides tax deduction for energy-efficient draft beer systems, promoting energy efficiency in commercial infrastructure per Section 179D amendment.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes energy efficiency for draft beer systems, reducing energy consumption and associated environmental impacts.95% confidence
Tim Sheehy (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · New Hampshire · House May 13, 2025

HR 3366: EAGLE Act of 2025

The EAGLE Act of 2025 establishes a $10 million federal grant program to help small local law enforcement agencies (under 350 employees) pay for accredited certification. Agencies must apply demonstrating financial need and specify costs for accreditation fees, on-site assessments, or extension fees charged by recognized bodies like CALEA. Grant funds cover only direct costs related to achieving or maintaining accredited status, not general operations. The program requires the Attorney General to set up the grants within 90 days of the bill becoming law.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds accreditation for small law enforcement agencies, promoting accountability and professional standards per CALEA requirements, directly advancing law enforcement quality within criminal justice reform.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds cybersecurity accreditation for law enforcement, enhancing local agency capabilities to protect communities through technology standards.75% confidence
Chris Pappas (D) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · New Hampshire · House May 13, 2025

HR 3367: Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act of 2025

HR 3367, the "Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act of 2025," requires school food service workers in public schools to receive mandatory training during paid working hours. The bill mandates that training must be offered in-person when appropriate, include hands-on practice, and cost workers nothing. If training occurs outside regular hours, workers must be paid at their regular rate (including overtime), consulted about scheduling, and protected from penalties for not attending. This law amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and does not override existing state or local labor laws governing employer-employee relationships.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates paid, in-person training with hands-on practice, protects workers from penalties, and ensures no cost to workers - directly advancing labor rights and workplace standards.95% confidence
Mark Pocan (D) · 32 co-sponsors
in committee · New Hampshire · Senate May 12, 2025

S 1717: Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2025

S 1717, the Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2025, requires Medicare to cover FDA-designated "breakthrough" medical devices during a 4-year transitional period starting when the device is approved. This directly affects Medicare beneficiaries (Part A/B enrollees) and device manufacturers, ensuring coverage for these innovative products while FDA reviews their safety. The bill mandates that Medicare’s coverage decisions for these devices must be finalized within 9-12 months before the 4-year period ends, and allows coverage denial only if clinical data shows the device poses undue risk. It also allocates $10 million annually (2026-2031) to fund Medicare’s implementation of these coverage rules.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates Medicare coverage for FDA-designated breakthrough devices, expanding patient access to innovative medical products during transitional period.95% confidence
Todd Young (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · New Hampshire · Senate May 12, 2025

S 1719: Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2025

This bill modifies tax rules to treat direct primary care service arrangements as deductible medical expenses. It defines such arrangements as fixed monthly fees paid directly to primary care doctors (excluding surgeries, anesthesia, or certain lab tests), with deductible amounts capped at $150 per month (adjusted annually for inflation). The law affects individuals using this care model and employers offering it, allowing them to count these fees toward medical expense deductions. It also clarifies that these arrangements are not considered health insurance for tax purposes and requires reporting fees on W-2 forms for employment-linked plans. The changes apply to months beginning after December 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax deductions for primary care, providing relief under medical expense rules per bill's tax modification provisions.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows tax deductions for primary care fees, reducing out-of-pocket costs and improving access to preventive care services.95% confidence
Bill Cassidy (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · New Hampshire · Senate May 12, 2025

S 1707: Helping Young Americans Save for Retirement Act

The Helping Young Americans Save for Retirement Act (S 1707) lowers the minimum age for joining employer retirement plans, such as 401(k)s, from 21 to 18. Young workers aged 18 or older can now participate if they work at least 500 hours in two consecutive 12-month periods. The bill amends federal retirement laws (ERISA) and tax code provisions to implement this change, directly affecting new workers entering the workforce. These provisions will apply to retirement plan years starting one year after the bill becomes law.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands retirement benefits access for young workers (18+), directly strengthening employment benefits under ERISA and tax code provisions.95% confidence
Bill Cassidy (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · New Hampshire · Senate May 12, 2025

S 1712: Criminal History Access Act of 2025

S 1712, the Criminal History Access Act of 2025, amends federal law to allow state "peace officer standards and training agencies" (agencies that set hiring and training standards for police officers) to access criminal history records for background checks. The bill adds these agencies to the list of entities authorized under Title 28 of U.S. Code to obtain such records. It requires the Attorney General to update federal regulations within 180 days of enactment to implement this change. This procedural amendment directly affects state law enforcement certification bodies by expanding their access to federal criminal history data.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnables police hiring agencies to access criminal records for background checks, enhancing officer accountability standards per criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence
Jerry Moran (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · New Hampshire · Senate May 12, 2025

S 1716: Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025

This bill, S 1716 (Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025), modifies vision care coverage under health plans by limiting agreements between optometrists and vision plans to two-year terms (with possible two-year extensions) and prohibiting plans from restricting optometrists' choices of labs or suppliers for patient vision care. It directly affects optometrists and health insurance issuers offering limited-scope vision benefits, ensuring they cannot force optometrists to use specific labs or materials. The bill requires annual state enforcement notifications by the Secretary and clarifies that state laws governing vision plans take precedence if they conflict with this law. It does not change overall coverage requirements but focuses on provider choice and contract terms within vision benefit plans.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents vision plans from restricting optometrists' lab/supplier choices, enhancing provider autonomy and patient access in vision care coverage.90% confidence
Kevin Cramer (R) · 24 co-sponsors
in committee · New Hampshire · House May 12, 2025

HR 3013: To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the authorization of appropriations for comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans.

HR 3013 amends U.S. Code to increase annual funding for programs supporting homeless veterans. It extends the funding authorization period through fiscal year 2024 and sets specific amounts: $350 million for 2025, with future years receiving "such sums as may be necessary." This directly affects homeless veterans by securing sustained federal funding for comprehensive service programs. The bill makes no changes to program requirements, only adjusting the authorized funding levels year by year.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly increases annual appropriations for veteran programs ($350M for 2025), directly advancing public service funding under budget management.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases funding for homeless veterans' comprehensive service programs, which includes healthcare and support services, directly strengthening access to care.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases federal funding for homeless veteran housing programs, directly addressing housing insecurity through sustained financial support for comprehensive services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransIncreases annual funding for homeless veteran programs to $350M in 2025, securing sustained federal support without reducing services.95% confidence
Delia C. Ramirez (D) · 10 co-sponsors
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