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in committee · Vermont · Senate Nov 6, 2025

SJRES 90: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

SJRES 90 is a joint resolution directing the removal of U.S. military forces from Venezuela when their actions lack congressional authorization. It requires the President to withdraw troops unless Congress has declared war or passed a specific authorization for military force against Venezuela. The resolution applies to all current military operations in Venezuela not covered by existing congressional approval. It includes an exception allowing military action for self-defense against imminent attacks.
Tim Kaine (D) · 18 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 3146: Restoring Access for Detainees Act

S 3146 (Restoring Access for Detainees Act) would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to provide immigration detainees in DHS custody with specific communication services. It mandates 200 free monthly minutes for calls to family or legal representatives, unlimited free minutes for communications with legal entities (like courts, immigration officials, or the UN Refugee Agency), and private communication opportunities with lawyers or oversight officials during initial detention and location changes. The bill also prohibits facilities from restricting legal call duration or monitoring protected communications, while requiring clear public policies on call timing and location. This directly affects detained immigrants seeking legal assistance or family contact during immigration proceedings.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides legal communication access for detainees, enhancing due process and legal representation - key criminal justice reform elements.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationMandates free communication services for detainees to access legal counsel and family, enhancing rights and support within immigration detention system.95% confidence
Christopher Murphy (D) · 22 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 3122: Better FDA Act of 2025

This bill requires the FDA to maintain a publicly accessible list of food substances deemed "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS) for use in food. Food manufacturers must submit notices to the FDA for existing GRAS substances (by 2 years after enactment) or new ones (120 days before first use), with the FDA required to add them to the list or make a preliminary exclusion decision within 180 days. If the FDA doesn't act within that timeframe, the substance is automatically added to the list. This directly affects food companies that use GRAS substances, shifting from self-declared status to a formal FDA-listing requirement. The bill also amends food safety laws to consider unlisted GRAS substances as "adulterated" under current regulations.
Roger Marshall (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 3147: Keep Head Start Funded Act of 2025

This bill ensures uninterrupted funding for Head Start programs in fiscal year 2026 by appropriating necessary funds from the Treasury if regular or continuing appropriations for that year are not enacted by September 30, 2026. It directly affects Head Start programs and the children and families they serve by preventing service disruptions during funding gaps. The key mechanism requires funding to continue under the same conditions as fiscal year 2025 (as established by the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025) until either regular appropriations are passed, a specific appropriations resolution is enacted, or September 30, 2026. The bill does not create new funding but maintains current levels to avoid program interruptions.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill ensures uninterrupted funding for Head Start programs via appropriations, preventing service disruptions and protecting public service funding as required by fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill ensures uninterrupted Head Start funding (early childhood education program), preventing service disruptions and protecting educational access for low-income children and families.95% confidence
Tammy Baldwin (D) · 33 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 3123: Sustainable International Financial Institutions Act of 2025

S 3123, the Sustainable International Financial Institutions Act of 2025, requires U.S. representatives at major international financial institutions (like the World Bank, IMF, and regional development banks) to use their voting power to oppose new fossil fuel projects and advance clean energy funding. The bill mandates that the U.S. reduce its financial contributions to any institution funding new fossil fuel capacity (including expansion of existing projects), with the withheld funds held in an escrow account until the institution stops such funding. It directly affects countries and entities receiving loans or assistance from these institutions, as well as the institutions themselves, by blocking new fossil fuel investments and requiring them to phase out support for fossil fuels by 2027. Key provisions include a defined scope of "fossil fuel activity" (covering coal, oil, gas, and unconventional sources like oil sands) and annual reporting requirements to Congress.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates U.S. representatives to oppose fossil fuel projects and advance clean energy funding, directly supporting renewable energy development and opposing fossil fuel expansion.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates opposing fossil fuel projects and advancing clean energy funding at international financial institutions, directly promoting environmental protection.95% confidence
Jeff Merkley (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Vermont · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 3126: Fair Credit for Farmers Act of 2025

The Fair Credit for Farmers Act of 2025 provides financial relief to eligible farmers and ranchers who are struggling with loan payments. It offers a 2-year payment deferral on direct farm loans for covered producers (including limited resource, socially disadvantaged, beginning, and veteran farmers), extends loan maturity dates by 2 years, and sets interest rates at 0.125% during the deferral period. The bill also requires lenders to waive guarantee fees on loans for covered producers and makes several reforms to farm loan programs, including improved transparency in adverse decisions and new equitable relief options for farmers wrongly denied loans. These changes aim to make farm lending more accessible and fair for struggling agricultural producers.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly includes 'veteran farmers' in eligible covered producers for financial relief, extending loan benefits and 0.125% interest rates.95% confidence
Peter Welch (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 3127: Farm to School Act of 2025

The Farm to School Act of 2025 updates the federal program that connects schools with local farmers to increase access to fresh, locally sourced food. It expands funding for schools and early childhood programs to buy local produce, support farm-to-school gardens, and integrate nutrition education into curricula, while prioritizing projects serving children from disadvantaged backgrounds and incorporating traditional foods. The bill sets grant limits ($500,000 maximum per recipient, 3-year terms) and requires the USDA to fund distribution improvements like transportation and processing. It also mandates regular reviews to identify and remove barriers for small, Tribal, and socially disadvantaged farmers seeking to participate.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands federal funding for school nutrition programs via grants, increasing government spending on public services per bill's funding expansion language.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands school funding for local food programs and integrates nutrition education into curricula, enhancing student programs and access per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands school nutrition programs with local produce funding and nutrition education, directly supporting public health initiatives to improve child health outcomes through dietary access.85% confidence
Peter Welch (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 3145: CARE Act of 2025

S 3145, the CARE Act of 2025, creates a new Medicare payment model for ground ambulance services provided during emergencies without patient transport. It directly affects Medicare beneficiaries who receive emergency medical dispatch services (like on-site care) and ambulance providers who serve them. The bill requires Medicare to pay for these non-transport services at rates aligned with traditional transport payments, while allowing telehealth services provided alongside them to count as originating sites. The model will operate for five years, with a mandatory report after four years evaluating its impact on beneficiary access, outcomes, and regional variations in emergency services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes Medicare payment for non-transport emergency ambulance services at transport-equivalent rates, improving provider reimbursement and enabling telehealth integration. This strengthens payment structure for critical healthcare services.90% confidence
Susan M. Collins (R) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 976: Insurance Fraud Accountability Act

The Insurance Fraud Accountability Act (S 976) amends the Affordable Care Act to strengthen penalties for insurance agents and brokers who provide incorrect or fraudulent information during health plan enrollment. It imposes civil penalties of $10,000-$50,000 per violation for negligent errors and up to $200,000 for knowing fraud, with criminal penalties including up to 10 years in prison for willful violations. The bill requires new verification processes for agent- or broker-assisted enrollments by January 2029, including mandatory documentation, consent forms, and delayed commission payments until enrollment issues are resolved. These provisions directly affect agents, brokers, third-party marketing organizations, and consumers enrolled in qualified health plans through federal or state marketplaces.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens fraud penalties to protect patients from inaccurate enrollment information, thereby safeguarding healthcare access and integrity.85% confidence
Ron Wyden (D) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · Senate Nov 4, 2025

S 3102: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the temporary enhanced premium credits, and for other purposes.

This bill extends two key Affordable Care Act provisions. It delays the expiration of temporary subsidies that help lower-income people afford health insurance premiums, moving the deadline from 2026 to 2028 (affecting millions buying coverage through health insurance marketplaces). It also extends the open enrollment period for 2026 health plans until January 15, 2026. The changes apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2025, ensuring continued access to subsidies and enrollment flexibility through 2028.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends tax credits for lower-income ACA subsidies, providing ongoing tax relief and maintaining funding for health coverage affordability.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends ACA premium subsidies until 2028 and enrollment period, maintaining affordability and access for marketplace coverage, directly advancing healthcare access for lower-income individuals.95% confidence
Peter Welch (D)
in committee · Vermont · Senate Nov 3, 2025

SRES 481: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Department of Agriculture should use its contingency funds and interchange authority to finance the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

SRES 481 is a non-binding Senate resolution urging the Trump administration to use the USDA’s existing $4.5 billion contingency funds and interchange authority to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for November 2025. The resolution states that SNAP is an entitlement program requiring government funding, and the USDA legally has the authority to draw from these reserves to avoid benefit disruptions. This would directly support the 42 million Americans who rely on SNAP, including 16 million children, 8 million seniors, 4 million people with disabilities, and 1.2 million veterans. The resolution does not change the law but calls for immediate action to maintain food assistance during a potential funding gap.
Jeff Merkley (D) · 45 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · House Oct 31, 2025

HRES 846: Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2025

HRES 846 is a symbolic resolution designating October 2025 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It expresses the House's support for raising awareness about domestic violence and its impacts, and calls for continued congressional attention to ending domestic violence through existing programs. The resolution does not create new laws, allocate funding, or directly affect any specific groups - it is purely a statement of support. It references statistics on domestic violence prevalence but focuses on awareness rather than policy changes.
Al Green (D) · 147 co-sponsors
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