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  • H. R. 8317, also known as the “Mamas First Act,” proposes to amend the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid covers services provided by doulas and midwives. The bill aims to address maternal mortality by providing culturally appropriate care through these professionals in...

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    The bill, called the “Mamas First Act,” wants to make sure that Medicaid covers the help given by doulas and midwives, who are special people that support moms during and after having a baby, to help keep both moms and babies healthy and safe. It also wants to make sure this help feels familiar and comfortable to moms from different cultures, especially in tribal communities.

  • S. 4610 is a bill that amends title 36 of the United States Code to officially designate the bald eagle as the national bird of the United States. The bill outlines various findings by Congress regarding the significance of the bald eagle, highlighting its historical and...

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    The bill says we should officially call the bald eagle the national bird of the United States because it's special to America and important to many people. But it doesn't change any other plans or rules already in place about how we take care of it.

  • H.R. 8042, also known as the "Community Paramedicine Act of 2024," aims to support community paramedicine programs in the U.S. by authorizing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to distribute grants to qualified entities. These grants can be used for hiring and training paramedics,...

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    The bill wants to give money to helpful groups so they can train paramedics, buy special tools, and teach people about health care in their local areas. The government will watch over how the money is used to make sure it's spent the right way.

  • S. 5372 aims to establish an Educational Equity Challenge Grant program run by the Department of Education. The program would provide grants to schools and educational organizations to implement evidence-based strategies to improve the academic and health outcomes for...

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    This bill wants to give money to schools to help kids learn better, especially those who had a tough time during the pandemic. It makes sure that a good part of the money goes to places like small towns and poorer areas, and it checks that the money is used wisely.