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in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 18, 2025

HR 2237: Farm Workforce Support Act of 2025

HR 2237, the Farm Workforce Support Act of 2025, requires the U.S. Comptroller General to submit a detailed report to specific congressional committees within two years of the bill’s enactment. The report must analyze the H-2A temporary visa program’s impact on hiring practices, housing challenges for guest workers, wage rate effects on employer recruitment, economic consequences for guest workers’ families, and compliance with contract guarantees. This bill does not change the H-2A program itself but mandates an independent assessment of its current operations and effects. The study will directly inform Congress about how the program affects both domestic workers and guest workers in agriculture. The report will cover specific aspects like employer reliance on the program, housing affordability, and wage comparisons between domestic and guest workers.
Gabe Vasquez (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 14, 2025

S 1076: Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2025

This bill requires federal agencies to develop a strategy within 120 days to prevent the trafficking of machinegun conversion devices - parts that convert regular firearms into machineguns. The strategy must improve detection, coordination between federal and local law enforcement, tracing of devices used in crimes, and address emerging threats like 3D-printed devices. It mandates annual reports to Congress on implementation progress and requires the Attorney General to include specific data on these devices in annual firearms trafficking reports. The bill directly affects federal agencies (ATF, FBI, Homeland Security), state/local law enforcement, and aims to disrupt trafficking networks.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates federal strategy to prevent illegal weapons trafficking, enhancing law enforcement capabilities and crime prevention within criminal justice framework.90% confidence
Amy Klobuchar (D) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 14, 2025

S 1085: MedShield Act of 2025

The MedShield Act of 2025 establishes a new pandemic preparedness program under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), requiring the use of artificial intelligence to improve national biodefense. It directs HHS to create a system for real-time pathogen tracking, accelerate vaccine development, and optimize treatment distribution using AI tools, as outlined in Section 3(c). The program mandates annual funding of $300 million in 2025, increasing to $500 million by 2029 (Section 6), and requires a report to Congress within 180 days of enactment (Section 4). This bill directly affects federal agencies coordinating pandemic response and aims to create a continuous, integrated system for addressing biological threats, replacing ad-hoc efforts like Operation Warp Speed.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates $300M+ annual funding for HHS pandemic program including real-time pathogen tracking, vaccine development, and treatment distribution, directly advancing public health programs under healthcare topic.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI tools for biodefense program with $300M+ annual funding for pathogen tracking and vaccine development95% confidence
Mike Rounds (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 14, 2025

HR 2135: Caza Ranches LLC and Department of Homeland Security Land Exchange Act of 2025

HR 2135, the Caza Ranches LLC and Department of Homeland Security Land Exchange Act of 2025, authorizes a land swap between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Caza Ranches LLC in Artesia, New Mexico. DHS will convey approximately 160 acres of federal land (Parcel 4-149-096-266-460) to Caza Ranches LLC, while Caza Ranches will transfer its 160-acre parcel (Parcel 4-147-097-132-132) to DHS. The exchange is structured as an equal-value swap, with costs shared equally and the land to be used by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) for expanding training facilities. This procedural bill directly affects only DHS and Caza Ranches LLC, with no broader policy impact.
Teresa Leger Fernandez (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 14, 2025

HR 2149: Correcting Guam’s History in the PACT Act

This bill amends the PACT Act to correct an oversight affecting veterans who served in Guam. It specifically adds the period from August 15, 1958, to July 31, 1980, to the eligibility window for veterans who served in Guam (or its territorial waters) and developed diseases linked to herbicide exposure. The change ensures veterans who served in Guam during that specific timeframe are included in the presumption of service connection for such conditions. This directly impacts veterans who served in Guam between 1958 and 1980, who were previously excluded from the PACT Act's benefits due to the original language. The provision updates the legal text to accurately reflect Guam's historical status during that period.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands eligibility for veterans to receive presumptive service connection for herbicide-related diseases, improving access to healthcare benefits and compensation.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands veteran eligibility under PACT Act for Guam service period (1958-1980), ensuring access to herbicide exposure benefits and correcting prior exclusion.95% confidence
James C. Moylan (R) · 36 co-sponsors
in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 14, 2025

HR 2111: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.

HR 2111 would exempt premium cigars from certain federal tobacco regulations under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It redefines "premium cigar" to include only cigars meeting strict criteria: made entirely of tobacco leaf (no filters, additives, or flavorings), handmade, and weighing over 6 pounds per 1,000 units. This exemption directly affects small, family-owned premium cigar manufacturers, shifting regulatory oversight from federal to state levels as determined by a recent court ruling. The bill cites data showing premium cigars are used primarily by adults (1% of U.S. adults), involve lower health risks than other tobacco products, and are rarely used by youth.
Byron Donalds (R) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 14, 2025

HR 2094: HELPER Act of 2025

Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder Act of 2025 or the HELPER Act of 2025 This bill establishes a program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide mortgage assistance to law enforcement officers, elementary and secondary school teachers, firefighters, or other first responders. Specifically, these individuals may be eligible for a first-time mortgage on a primary family residence with no down payment. Instead, the mortgage is subject to a one-time, up-front mortgage insurance premium.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly provides mortgage assistance to elementary/secondary school teachers, supporting educators as a key beneficiary group.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides mortgage assistance with no down payment for teachers, first responders, and law enforcement, directly advancing affordable housing access for specific professions.95% confidence
John H. Rutherford (R) · 153 co-sponsors
in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 13, 2025

S 1022: Strengthening Communities of Recovery Act

S 1022 amends Section 547 of the Public Health Service Act to increase annual funding for community recovery programs from $5 million to $16 million, covering fiscal years 2025-2029. It updates the program's name from "Building Communities of Recovery" to "Strengthening Communities of Recovery" and adjusts the funding period. This directly affects communities receiving federal support for substance use disorder recovery services under the Public Health Service Act.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases annual funding for recovery programs from $5M to $16M, directly advancing government spending on public services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeIncreases funding for substance use disorder recovery programs, supporting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism - key criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases annual funding for substance use disorder recovery programs from $5M to $16M under Public Health Service Act, directly expanding mental health services and public health initiatives.95% confidence
Ben Ray Luján (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 13, 2025

S 1021: Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 2025

S 1021 establishes a new program within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to increase purchases of "naturally nutrient-rich dairy" (like fluid milk, yogurt, and cheese made from cow's milk) by SNAP households. It provides point-of-sale incentives at checkout, meaning SNAP users would receive immediate discounts when buying qualifying dairy products. The program allocates $10 million annually for grants to state/local governments or nonprofits to run projects, with priority given to initiatives maximizing direct incentives and using electronic systems. Projects must be evaluated for effectiveness, and results will be publicly reported, while transitioning existing dairy incentive programs to this new framework.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $10M annually to fund SNAP dairy incentive program, strengthening nutrition assistance and government spending on essential services75% confidence
Amy Klobuchar (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 13, 2025

S 1025: FCC Legal Enforcement Act

This bill amends the Communications Act to give the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) direct authority to enforce unpaid forfeiture penalties for violations of telemarketing rules (Section 227), which restrict unwanted automated calls. If the Attorney General doesn't act within 120 days on a referred penalty, the FCC can sue to recover the amount itself. The law prioritizes enforcement for penalties exceeding $25 million, focusing on major violations of robocall restrictions. It directly affects businesses that violate telemarketing laws by requiring them to pay penalties the FCC can now pursue independently.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEnforces FCC authority to recover penalties for robocall violations (Section 227), strengthening consumer protection against unwanted automated calls under existing telemarketing rules.95% confidence
Ben Ray Luján (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 13, 2025

S 1027: Military Spouse Hiring Act

This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit to include military spouses. It adds "qualified military spouse" as a new category eligible for the credit, meaning employers who hire spouses of active-duty service members can claim the tax benefit. To qualify, a spouse must be certified by a local agency as married to an Armed Forces member at the time of hire. The change applies to hires occurring after the law's effective date, directly affecting military spouses seeking employment and employers who hire them.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands Work Opportunity Tax Credit to include military spouses, providing tax relief to employers and incentivizing hiring, directly advancing tax policy for fiscal support.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands tax credit to incentivize hiring military spouses, improving employment access for a specific worker group.95% confidence
Tim Kaine (D) · 39 co-sponsors
in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 13, 2025

S 1036: Improving Access to Addiction Medicine Providers Act

This bill amends an existing fellowship program under the Public Health Service Act to specifically include "addiction medicine" as a qualifying specialty. It modifies Section 597 to expand the program's scope, allowing medical professionals training in addiction medicine to participate in the Minority Fellowship Program. The change directly affects physicians and medical trainees seeking fellowship opportunities in addiction medicine, particularly those from underrepresented groups, by making this specialty eligible for the program. The bill does not create new funding or programs but adjusts the existing program's eligibility criteria.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands addiction medicine training to reduce recidivism via rehabilitation, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands fellowship opportunities for addiction medicine providers, improving access to mental health services and supporting underrepresented medical trainees.95% confidence
John Cornyn (R) · 1 co-sponsor
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