New Hampshire Congressional Bills

in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Apr 10, 2025

S 1418: Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act

S 1418 requires federal agencies to produce three reports analyzing data on threats to law enforcement officers and their well-being. The bill mandates a report on violent attacks (including ambushes) against officers, current training programs, and gaps in gear distribution; a report on adding a new category for non-criminal aggressive incidents against officers; and a report on mental health impacts and available support resources. These reports, due 270 days after enactment, will assess data collection systems, resource effectiveness, and disparities in reporting. The bill directly affects federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies by requiring them to contribute data and shape future safety policies. Its goal is to inform better resource allocation and training based on comprehensive data, not to mandate immediate changes.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Apr 10, 2025

S 1420: Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act of 2025

The Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act of 2025 increases federal reimbursements for meals served in child care settings. It adds a 10-cent per meal and supplement reimbursement for providers participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program, effective after the bill's enactment. This change directly affects licensed child care centers, family day care homes, and group day care providers who receive federal nutrition funding. The bill modifies existing reimbursement rules under the National School Lunch Act without creating new programs or eligibility requirements.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Apr 10, 2025

S 1421: Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act of 2025

This bill enhances the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit to help more families afford childcare. It increases the credit percentage to 50% for lower-income families (up from 35%), raises the income threshold for full credit ($125,000 to $400,000 phaseout), and doubles the maximum credit amounts ($3,000/$6,000 to $8,000/$16,000 for one/two or more children). The credit becomes refundable for qualifying families, meaning those who owe little or no income tax can receive the full credit as a refund. It also includes annual inflation adjustments to maintain the credit's value over time.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

Tina Smith (D) · 29 co-sponsors

in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Apr 10, 2025

S 1425: Red Tape Reduction Act of 2025

This bill simplifies tax reporting for businesses using third-party payment platforms (like Venmo or PayPal). It reinstates a $10,000 annual transaction value threshold and a 50-transaction limit for reporting payments to the IRS, meaning businesses only need to report payments that exceed either threshold. It also extends this rule to backup withholding requirements and adds an exception: if a business was already reporting payments in the previous year, they don’t need to report again this year unless their transaction volume changes significantly. The bill directly affects businesses and payment processors handling third-party network transactions, reducing administrative burdens for smaller transactions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Apr 10, 2025

S 1429: POWER Act of 2025

The POWER Act of 2025 amends the Stafford Act to help electric utilities recover from disasters more effectively. It allows utilities to combine hazard mitigation (like hardening infrastructure) with emergency power restoration efforts using federal disaster funds, and ensures that receiving emergency restoration aid doesn't block them from later qualifying for hazard mitigation assistance. This directly affects electric utilities that receive federal disaster relief under Section 403 of the Stafford Act. The changes apply only to funds appropriated after the bill's enactment.

Topics ✓ Energy

in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Apr 10, 2025

S 1466: Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025

Senate Bill 1466, the Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025, establishes an Advisory Council to help victims of gun violence access available resources. The Council, composed of federal agency heads and appointed victims/victim professionals, will identify best practices and create a public resource guide covering medical, financial, mental health, legal, and housing needs. It must produce an initial report within 180 days of enactment (and a follow-up report after two years), sharing this information with Congress, state agencies, and the public through online and print materials. The bill does not authorize new funding and expires after five years.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Apr 10, 2025

S 1472: New England Coastal Protection Act

The New England Coastal Protection Act prohibits the federal government from issuing new leases for oil and gas exploration, development, or production in the Outer Continental Shelf off the coasts of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. This bill directly affects energy companies seeking offshore drilling permits and the federal government, which would no longer be allowed to grant such leases. The key mechanism amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to add a specific prohibition banning all new oil and gas leasing in the designated coastal states. The bill would prevent future oil and gas development in these waters but does not impact existing leases or operations.

Topics ✗ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Apr 10, 2025

S 1486: COAST Anti-Drilling Act of 2025

The COAST Anti-Drilling Act of 2025 prohibits new oil and gas leasing in four specific coastal planning areas of the outer Continental Shelf: the North Atlantic, Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, and Straits of Florida. It amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to require the Secretary not to issue any leases or authorizations for exploration or production in these areas. The bill directly affects oil and gas companies seeking to develop resources in these coastal regions by blocking new federal leasing activities. This policy change prevents future drilling permits in these designated zones, as defined in the 2023 Bureau of Ocean Energy Management leasing program.

Topics ✗ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · New Hampshire · House Apr 10, 2025

HR 2830: Public Safety Officer Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Health Act of 2025

HR 2830, the Public Safety Officer Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Health Act of 2025, requires the CDC to collect and publicly share data on concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) affecting public safety officers (including firefighters, police, and emergency responders). The bill directs the CDC to update its website and develop outreach materials to share this information with medical professionals, public safety employers, mental health providers, patients/families, and researchers. Key provisions include compiling evidence-based practices for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, and consulting with affected groups to ensure the information meets their needs. This bill creates a centralized information resource but does not mandate new treatments or funding for specific programs.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · New Hampshire · House Apr 10, 2025

HR 2864: Veterans for Mustangs Act

This bill amends the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act to change how the Bureau of Land Management manages horse and burro populations. It requires using fertility control vaccines as the first priority method for population management, replacing previous steps. Crucially, it directs the Secretary to prioritize recruiting and training military veterans for these fertility control tasks, including through the PZP applicator certification program, with veterans receiving appropriate compensation. This directly affects wild horse and burro populations through new management methods and military veterans through new training and contracting opportunities under the program.

Topics ✓ Environment ✓ Veterans

Nancy Mace (R) · 25 co-sponsors

in committee · New Hampshire · House Apr 10, 2025

HR 2902: SOAR Act of 2025

Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act of 2025 or the SOAR Act of 2025 This bill establishes certain requirements with respect to the payment and provision of supplemental oxygen and related services under Medicare. For example, the bill provides for separate payments, indexed to inflation, of oxygen and related equipment, supplies, and services under Medicare (rather than under the competitive acquisition program). It also specifically covers services that are provided by respiratory therapists under Medicare and provides for an additional payment adjustment for these services. Additionally, the bill (1) requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to develop an electronic template for providers to use when prescribing oxygen and related equipment, supplies, and services; and (2) establishes certain rights for beneficiaries receiving these items and services, such as the right to choose their suppliers and to receive clear communications and be informed about the services provided.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

David G. Valadao (R) · 69 co-sponsors

in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Apr 9, 2025

S 1365: No Federal Payments to Companies Controlled by Special Government Employees Act of 2025

This bill prohibits federal agencies from awarding contracts, grants, or related payments to companies where any owner holding 5% or more of the company's equity was a "special government employee" (a current or recent federal employee in a specific role) on or after January 1, 2025. It directly affects companies with significant ownership ties to federal employees, requiring such owners to cease their government employment before any federal payment can be made. The law uses existing SEC definitions for "beneficial owner" (5%+ equity stake) and "special government employee" (per 18 U.S.C. §202(a)). The prohibition applies to all federal payments related to contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements made after the effective date.

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