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Search Results: keywords:"covid-19 impact"

S. 5399 — To amend title 11, United States Code, to provide bankruptcy protections for medically distressed debtors, and for other purposes.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,477
The bill titled the Medical Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2024 aims to change bankruptcy laws to provide protections for individuals overwhelmed by medical debt. It introduces the term "medically distressed debtor" and allows these individuals to have additional exemptions and...
Simple Explanation
The Medical Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2024 is a plan to help people who have a lot of medical bills by making it easier for them to get a fresh start with their money, especially if medical emergencies have made it hard for them to pay what they owe.
H. R. 675 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response and the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and in coordination with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security, to establish a program of entering into partnerships with eligible domestic manufacturers to ensure the availability of qualified personal protective equipment to prepare for and respond to national health or other emergencies, and for other purposes.
January 23, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,228
H.R. 675 aims to ensure the availability of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the United States by creating partnerships with domestic manufacturers. It requires these manufacturers to have their main operations in the U.S., gradually increasing the percentage of their...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 675 is a plan to make sure there's always enough safety gear, like masks and gloves, made in America, especially when emergencies happen. It wants companies to make more of these things in the U.S. and stop using government money to buy them from other countries unless there's a special reason.
H. R. 10184 — To establish an Educational Equity Challenge Grant program administered by the Department of Education.
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November 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,228
H. R. 10184 aims to create the Educational Equity Challenge Grant program, which will be managed by the Department of Education. The program intends to provide grants to eligible entities, such as local and state educational agencies and nonprofits, to support evidence-based...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 10184 is a plan to give money to schools and organizations to help kids, especially in places with less money, feel better after the tough times from COVID-19. The government wants to make sure this money is used wisely and checks if it really helps the kids.
S. RES. 560 — Designating February 2024 as American Heart Month.
February 13, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:284
The Senate passed S. RES. 560, a resolution designating February 2024 as "American Heart Month" to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death in the United States. The resolution acknowledges the progress made in reducing the CVD death rate...
Simple Explanation
In February 2024, people are being reminded to take care of their hearts because it's "American Heart Month." This means learning how to keep your heart healthy and trying to catch any heart problems early on.

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