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Search Results: keywords:"state funding"

H. R. 8089 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require certain additional provider screening under the Medicaid program.
April 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:196
H. R. 8089 aims to change the Social Security Act, specifically title XIX, to enhance the procedures for screening Medicaid program providers. The bill proposes that states conduct regular checks, at least quarterly, to ensure that any enrolled providers or suppliers are not...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8089 wants to make sure doctors and other people who help take care of others through Medicaid are not listed as deceased. So, every three months, someone will check to see if they’re still alive by using a special list called the Death Master File.
S. 3921 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a higher Federal matching rate for increased expenditures under Medicaid for behavioral health services (including those related to mental health and substance use), and for other purposes.
March 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:940
S. 3921, also known as the “Medicaid Bump Act,” proposes changes to the Social Security Act to offer increased federal funding for Medicaid when states spend more on behavioral health services, including mental health and substance use treatments. The bill requires states to...
Simple Explanation
S. 3921 wants to help states pay more for doctors and helpers who take care of people’s feelings and worries by giving them extra money if they spend more on these helpers. The states must use this extra money to make sure the doctors and helpers are better paid and happier in their work, helping them do a great job.
H. R. 7446 — To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow States to transfer a limited amount of funds provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, for use under title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
February 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:660
The bill, known as the "Reduce Duplication and Improve Access to Work Act," proposes changes to the Social Security Act that would allow states to transfer a limited amount of their federally provided Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds for use under the Workforce Innovation...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a toy store that has a special shelf for fun and learning games. This bill allows states to take some money from the toy shelf to help more people find jobs, but they must be careful not to take too much so that kids who need toys can still get them.
H. R. 6814 — To require the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to assess certain offshore oil and gas platforms and pipelines for potential use as artificial reefs, and for other purposes.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,935
The bill, H.R. 6814, also known as the “Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act,” aims to evaluate offshore oil and gas platforms and pipelines to potentially repurpose them as artificial reefs. It proposes amendments to the National Fishing Enhancement Act of 1984 to include definitions and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to see if old oil and gas platforms in the ocean can be turned into homes for fish and other sea animals, kind of like big underwater playgrounds. Before doing this, it asks experts to check how it might affect the sea and where to put these special playgrounds.
H. R. 7714 — To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to make grants to States to increase awareness and education for colorectal cancer and improve early detection of colorectal cancer in young individuals, and for other purposes.
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March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,575
H. R. 7714, also known as the "Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act," aims to help the states by giving grants to boost awareness and education about colorectal cancer, especially focusing on young people under the age of 45. It stresses early detection of colorectal cancer,...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like giving money to help others learn about a type of cancer and catch it early, especially for people younger than 45, but it needs clear rules to make sure the money is spent well and helps those who need it.
H. R. 9578 — To establish the use of ranked choice voting in elections for the offices of Senator and Representative in Congress, and for other purposes.
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September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,412
H.R. 9578, known as the “Ranked Choice Voting Act,” aims to implement ranked choice voting in all federal elections for Senators and Representatives in Congress. This system allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference, and it eliminates the need for separate...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to let people choose their favorite to least favorite candidates when voting for Senators and Representatives, kind of like picking your favorite ice cream flavors in order. It promises to help pay for the changes needed, but some are worried about how this money will be given out and used.
H. R. 7114 — To establish a grant program to assist States to establish or expand universal prekindergarten in public schools and public charter schools.
January 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:674
H. R. 7114 proposes the creation of a federal grant program to help states set up or expand free prekindergarten programs in public and public charter schools. The focus is on ensuring all 3- and 4-year-old children can attend full-day prekindergarten if their parents choose,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help states create or grow free schools for little kids, called prekindergarten, so they can all go to school before kindergarten. It will cover most of the costs, making sure all young children can join if their parents want.

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