Search Results: keywords:"economic burden"

  • H. RES. 609 — Expressing opposition to Central Business District Tolling Program of New York City.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:320

    H. RES. 609 is a resolution expressing the House of Representatives' opposition to New York City's Central Business District Tolling Program. This program would charge drivers entering Manhattan's Central Business District up to $23 per day, potentially costing daily commuters around $5,000 a...

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    In this bill, the House of Representatives says they don’t like a plan by New York City that would make drivers pay money to go into a busy part of the city. They are worried it will cost people and small businesses too much money every year.

  • H. RES. 1419 — Supporting the goals of Overdose Awareness Day and strengthening efforts to combat the opioid crisis in the United States.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:271

    H. RES. 1419 expresses support for Overdose Awareness Day and efforts to fight the opioid crisis in the United States. It acknowledges the significant impact drug overdoses and substance use disorders have had nationwide and highlights that more than 932,000 people have died...

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    H. RES. 1419 is like a big group hug for people trying to help others who are using too many bad medicines. It says we should all work together to show we care, stop saying mean things about people with this problem, and find ways to help them feel better.

  • H. RES. 1581 — Expressing support for the designation of Prematurity Awareness Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:339

    H. RES. 1581 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that expresses support for designating November as "Prematurity Awareness Month." It highlights the severe maternal and infant health crisis in the United States, including the rising rates of preterm...

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    H. RES. 1581 is a suggestion from Congress to make November "Prematurity Awareness Month" so everyone learns more about why some babies are born too early and how we can help moms and babies stay healthy. It asks people to talk about it, have events, and support programs that can fix these problems.

  • S. 4765 — To reauthorize the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990, to improve access to relative caregivers, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:5,749

    S. 4765 aims to reauthorize the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990, focusing on improving child care access by relative caregivers. The bill makes it easier for parents to use child care certificates for relative caregivers such as grandparents and adult...

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    The bill wants to make it easier for families to have relatives like grandparents take care of children by providing money for child care, but there are worries about how the money will be used and whether it's fair for everyone.