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in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Apr 8, 2025

S 1330: BRAIN Act

The BRAIN Act creates new research initiatives to improve brain tumor treatment and care. It establishes a searchable database of NIH-funded brain tumor biospecimens, funds a Glioblastoma Therapeutics Network with $50 million annually, and supports cellular immunotherapy research with $10 million annually. The bill also mandates a national awareness campaign about clinical trials and biomarker testing, and funds pilot programs to improve care coordination for brain tumor survivors. These provisions directly affect over 1 million Americans living with brain tumors and aim to improve research coordination, treatment options, and quality of life through concrete funding and policy changes.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds $50M annual network and $10M for brain tumor research, mandates awareness campaign and care coordination pilot programs, directly advancing medical treatment and patient care.95% confidence
Richard Blumenthal (D) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Apr 8, 2025

S 1331: Quantum National Security Coordination and Competition Act of 2025

This bill establishes the Department of Defense Office of Quantum Capabilities and Competition to lead all DoD quantum efforts, including research, development, and application of quantum sensing, computing, and communications technologies. It requires the Office to coordinate with other federal agencies on quantum work and mandates annual reports to Congress (starting one year after enactment) detailing U.S. quantum capabilities, comparisons with adversaries like China and Russia, and a 3- and 10-year plan to compete in national security quantum technology. The reports must include classified assessments of foreign quantum capabilities and specific strategies to close gaps and outpace competitors, particularly in quantum communications. The bill directly affects the Department of Defense and its coordination with other national security agencies.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes DoD quantum R&D office, mandates funding/coordination for quantum tech advancement, directly advancing national security-focused technology development.95% confidence
Margaret Wood Hassan (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Apr 8, 2025

S 1324: A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to modify eligibility for the State response to contaminants program, and for other purposes.

This bill (S 1324) makes technical corrections to the Safe Drinking Water Act's eligibility rules for states seeking assistance under the State Response to Contaminants program. It clarifies who qualifies for federal grants, specifically allowing states to apply on behalf of: (1) disadvantaged communities meeting state affordability criteria, (2) small communities (under 10,000 people) lacking debt capacity, or (3) private drinking water well owners not connected to public systems. The changes streamline how states identify eligible communities and well owners for funding to address water contaminants. This is a procedural adjustment to existing program rules, not a new policy.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentClarifies eligibility for federal grants addressing water contaminants, expanding access for vulnerable communities to improve drinking water safety and protection under the Safe Drinking Water Act.90% confidence
Jeanne Shaheen (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Apr 8, 2025

S 1336: A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grant program to address forestry workforce development needs, and for other purposes.

S 1336, the "Jobs in the Woods Act," creates a federal grant program to support forestry workforce training in underserved rural communities. It provides funding for eligible entities (like nonprofits, tribes, local governments, and colleges) to develop training programs in areas meeting specific criteria: nonmetropolitan, low-income, small-population communities with reliable broadband access. Grants range from $500,000 to $2 million per award for up to 4 years, with priority given to programs addressing aging forestry workforces and youth migration, and partnerships with schools. The program is authorized to receive $10 million annually from 2025 through 2029.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates forestry workforce grants for sustainable forest management, directly conserving natural resources through training programs in rural communities.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides federal grants for forestry workforce training in underserved communities, directly advancing employment development and skills advancement.95% confidence
Angus S. King, Jr. (I) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Apr 8, 2025

S 1337: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act

The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act (S 1337) extends the expiration date of a key provision in the Cybersecurity Act of 2015 from 2025 to 2035. This provision enables private companies and government agencies to share cybersecurity threat information without legal liability. The extension ensures the current information-sharing framework remains active until 2035, providing ongoing legal certainty for participants. It directly affects organizations that rely on this program to enhance their cyber defense capabilities.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExtends cybersecurity threat information sharing without liability, enabling stronger collaboration between entities to enhance cybersecurity protections per the bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence
Gary C. Peters (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Apr 8, 2025

S 1342: Weatherization Assistance Program Improvements Act of 2025

This bill creates a new $30 million annual Weatherization Readiness Fund (2026-2030) to help states fix structural defects in low-income homes before weatherization can be installed. It directly affects low-income households in states receiving Weatherization Assistance Program funds, by requiring states to use these funds to repair hazards that block weatherization work. The bill also raises the maximum per-unit cost limit for fully weatherized homes from $6,500 to $15,000 and adds flexibility for the Secretary to adjust costs based on market conditions. These changes aim to streamline the weatherization process and increase funding efficiency for eligible homes.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $30M annual fund for weatherization readiness, increases per-unit cost limit, directly funding low-income housing improvements via state budgets.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill increases funding and efficiency standards for weatherization, directly advancing energy efficiency in low-income housing through structural improvements and higher cost limits.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill increases funding and improves weatherization program efficiency, directly reducing energy consumption and emissions in low-income housing through structural repairs and higher cost limits.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates $30M annual fund for low-income home repairs before weatherization, raises per-unit cost limits, directly funding weatherization assistance to improve affordable housing access.95% confidence
Jack Reed (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Apr 8, 2025

S 1345: America's First Fuels Act

This bill increases tax incentives for residential and commercial biomass heating systems. It raises the energy efficient home improvement credit cap to $2,000 for certain biomass stoves/boilers and $10,000 for others, effective after 2025. It also creates a new 30% investment tax credit for qualifying "open-loop biomass heating property" (systems using biomass for space heating, hot water, or industrial heat) that meet specific efficiency (75% minimum), size (under 50 MMBtu), and emissions control requirements. These changes directly affect homeowners and businesses installing eligible biomass heating equipment by reducing their tax burden for qualifying purchases.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly expands tax incentives via increased credit caps and new investment tax credits for biomass heating systems, directly advancing tax relief for residential/commercial adoption.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides tax incentives for biomass heating systems, a renewable energy source, increasing adoption through credits and efficiency standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill incentivizes biomass heating systems meeting 75% efficiency and emissions standards, promoting cleaner energy use per tax credit provisions.85% confidence
Angus S. King, Jr. (I) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Apr 8, 2025

S 1346: Defense Quantum Acceleration Act of 2025

The Defense Quantum Acceleration Act of 2025 requires the Department of Defense (DoD) to accelerate the adoption of quantum information science technologies for military applications. It establishes a Principal Quantum Advisor to identify defense-specific quantum use cases, develop a 5-year strategic plan, and oversee transition from research to operations - prioritizing technologies at readiness level 5+ for rapid prototyping. The bill mandates a national quantum center ($20 million annually for 2025-2029), requires budget reviews for quantum activities, and strengthens U.S. and allied quantum supply chains. This directly affects DoD components, military branches, research labs, and defense contractors working on quantum sensing, computing, and communications for national security.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $20M annually for DoD quantum center, directly increasing defense appropriations under government spending.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds quantum R&D ($20M/year), mandates accelerated adoption of quantum tech for defense, and establishes strategic planning for military applications - directly advancing technology through investment and prioritization.95% confidence
Marsha Blackburn (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Apr 8, 2025

S 1360: Protecting American Capital Act of 2025

This bill requires the U.S. Treasury to submit annual reports to Congress on American financial investments in China, including investments routed through other countries. It specifically mandates assessments of U.S. investors (like state pension funds) and Chinese entities receiving over $100 million in such investments, particularly in sectors like housing. Reports must cover all investments since 2008 for the first report, then annually, with details on investment types, major investors, and entities subject to U.S. sanctions. The bill focuses on transparency, not new restrictions, and directly affects U.S. investment entities and Chinese businesses receiving significant foreign capital.
Rick Scott (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · New Hampshire · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 2741: PEER Support Act

The PEER Support Act creates a new federal job classification for peer support specialists - individuals with lived experience in mental health or substance use recovery who provide support to others - by 2026. It establishes an Office of Recovery within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to lead training, certification, and career development for these specialists, including sharing best practices with states. The bill also requires a federal report analyzing state criminal background check laws for peer support specialists and recommending ways to reduce barriers to certification. This legislation directly affects peer support specialists, state certification programs, and federal agencies managing mental health services.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates peer support specialists for mental health/substance use recovery, directly advancing rehabilitation programs to reduce recidivism in criminal justice reform.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates federal job classification for mental health peer specialists, establishes SAMHSA Office of Recovery for training/certification, and mandates federal analysis - expands mental health support services.95% confidence
Andrea Salinas (D) · 25 co-sponsors
in committee · New Hampshire · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 2736: Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2025

This bill establishes federal minimum standards for collective bargaining rights for public employees and supervisors. The Federal Labor Relations Authority would determine if state laws provide these rights, and if not, would establish them for affected employees. The bill guarantees public employees the right to form unions, bargain collectively, and engage in concerted activities, while requiring public employers to recognize unions and put agreements in writing. It also prohibits strikes or lockouts that would disrupt emergency services. This would apply to public employees in states that don't meet the federal standards for collective bargaining rights.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill grants collective bargaining rights to public employees, including teachers. This supports teachers' rights, a key component of education policy as defined.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill guarantees collective bargaining rights for public employees, a core labor right under the topic's definition.95% confidence
Donald Norcross (D) · 192 co-sponsors
in committee · New Hampshire · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 2707: Protecting American Families and Servicemembers from Anthrax Act

This bill requires the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and Defense to develop a 10-year strategy within 180 days of enactment to maintain stockpiles of anthrax countermeasures (like treatments and vaccines) in the Strategic National Stockpile and for military personnel and families on U.S. bases. It mandates annual reports to Congress detailing anthrax threats from foreign adversaries and terrorist groups, government programs addressing these threats, and efforts to ensure countermeasures are available for military dependents abroad. The strategy must prioritize sustainable cooperation with manufacturers and address multidrug-resistant strains. The bill directly affects military personnel, their families, and civilians on military installations by strengthening anthrax defense capabilities.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates maintaining stockpiles of anthrax countermeasures and requires reports on threats, strengthening public health preparedness and healthcare security.85% confidence
Donald G. Davis (D) · 19 co-sponsors
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