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Search Results: keywords:"vulnerable populations"

H. R. 7309 — To repeal certain formula grants under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and use such funds to award block grants to States.
February 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:487
H.R. 7309 proposes to eliminate certain formula grants currently given under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Instead, it aims to use those funds to provide block grants to each state starting in the fiscal year 2025. The bill specifies that several...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7309 is about changing how the government gives money to schools by stopping some old ways of giving funds and starting a new way where they give a big chunk of money to each state, so the states can decide how to use it for education starting in 2025.
H. R. 7002 — To provide for a wage differential program to support new nursing school faculty members.
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January 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,959
H.R. 7002, titled the “Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2024,” aims to establish a grant program to support new nursing school faculty members by supplementing their salaries. The bill allows schools of nursing to receive grants to make up the difference between the average salary of...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7002 is like giving extra money to teachers at nursing schools to make their pay closer to what nurses in hospitals earn. This is to help schools hire and keep good teachers who can train new nurses.
H. CON. RES. 86 — Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.
March 21, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:108
H. CON. RES. 86 expresses the opinion of Congress that implementing a carbon tax would harm the United States economy. The resolution states that such a tax would increase energy and essential costs, negatively impact vulnerable populations, and drive jobs and businesses overseas. It argues...
Simple Explanation
Congress is saying that if they make people pay extra money for using things like gas and electricity (like a carbon tax), it might make things more expensive and hurt jobs, so they think it's not a good idea for America.
H. R. 8247 — To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to increase early detection of and intervention for uterine fibroids, and for other purposes.
May 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:933
H.R. 8247, known as the “Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment Act of 2024,” aims to improve the early detection of uterine fibroids and support related interventions in the United States. The bill proposes that the Secretary of Health and Human Services award grants...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help doctors find and treat uterine fibroids, which are bumps women can get inside their bodies. It plans to give money to states so they can teach people about these bumps and how to find them early.
S. 5172 — To amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to ensure that businesses and organizations that work with vulnerable populations are able to request background checks for their contractors who work with those populations, as well as for individuals that the businesses or organizations license or certify to provide care for those populations.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:359
S. 5172 seeks to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993. The bill allows businesses and organizations that work with vulnerable populations to request background checks for their contractors and for individuals that they license or certify to provide care. It...
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The bill aims to make sure that places like schools and care centers can check the backgrounds of people they hire, such as workers and helpers, to keep everyone safe, especially kids and those who need special care.
H. RES. 1164 — Acknowledging the particular threat climate change poses to a secure and sustainable future for all children and the important stake children have in a healthy planet.
April 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:277
H. RES. 1164 acknowledges that climate change poses a significant threat to the future of children around the world. The resolution highlights the risks that climate-related events such as floods, droughts, and extreme weather pose to children's health, safety, and education,...
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H. RES. 1164 says that climate change is like a big problem for kids everywhere because it can cause bad weather and other things that can hurt them, especially in places where people are already having a hard time. It asks the United States to help make sure that kids can grow up in a safe and healthy world by working together with other countries to stop climate change.
S. 5236 — To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to enhance financial support for rural and safety net hospitals providing maternity, labor, and delivery services to vulnerable populations, and for other purposes.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:15,616
S. 5236 aims to amend the Social Security Act to increase financial support for rural and safety net hospitals that provide maternity, labor, and delivery services to vulnerable populations. This includes ensuring adequate Medicaid payment rates, expanding coverage of...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to help hospitals in small towns and places that don't have a lot of money to better take care of moms and babies when they are born. It plans to give more money to these hospitals and make sure doctors and nurses are ready to help, especially if they have to close some of their services.
H. R. 10370 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish certain labeling requirements for caffeine, and for other purposes.
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December 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,221
H. R. 10370, titled the "Sarah Katz Caffeine Safety Act," aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to introduce specific labeling requirements for foods and dietary supplements containing caffeine. The bill mandates that restaurants and retail food...
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H. R. 10370 wants food and drink packages to tell people how much caffeine is inside and if it's natural or added, so folks know exactly what they're buying and drinking. It also plans to study how safe caffeine is and teach people about it, but doesn't clearly say how much money will be used for teaching.
S. 4757 — To improve the environmental health outcomes of incarcerated people and carceral facility workers, and for other purposes.
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July 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:11,213
The bill, titled the “Environmental Health in Prisons Act,” aims to improve environmental health conditions for incarcerated individuals and staff at carceral facilities across the United States. It requires regular monitoring, reporting, and public dissemination of environmental data in...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a big homework assignment to make jails cleaner and healthier by checking the air and water regularly and helping the people living and working there know about any dangers, while giving some money to fix any big problems. But, there are some worries that it's not clear how they will use the money and check if everything is done right.
H. RES. 1390 — Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Legal Services Corporation.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:243
H. RES. 1390 is a resolution passed by the House of Representatives to mark the 50th anniversary of the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). It highlights the importance of the LSC in providing free legal aid to low-income Americans who otherwise could not afford it. The resolution acknowledges...
Simple Explanation
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) has been around for 50 years, helping people who don't have much money get legal help for free. This resolution celebrates its work and says it's important to keep giving them money so everyone can get the help they need, no matter how much they earn.
H. CON. RES. 109 — Expressing the sense of the Congress that assisted suicide (sometimes referred to using other terms) puts everyone, including those most vulnerable, at risk of deadly harm.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:222
H. CON. RES. 109 is a resolution put forward in the U.S. Congress expressing concern about assisted suicide. It argues that assisted suicide poses significant risks, particularly to vulnerable groups such as the elderly, disabled, and those experiencing depression, due to...
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Congress is worried that letting people choose to end their own lives, especially those who are very old or not feeling well, could be dangerous and wants to make sure they get the best care instead. They're also concerned that some rules about this aren't very clear, which might cause problems or make people feel forced into making this choice.
S. RES. 587 — Designating the third week of March 2024 as National CACFP Week.
March 12, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:162
S. RES. 587 is a resolution passed by the Senate to designate the third week of March 2024 as "National CACFP Week." This week aims to promote the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) of the Department of Agriculture, which supports healthy nutrition habits for children...
Simple Explanation
In March 2024, a special week will celebrate a program that helps kids and adults get yummy and healthy meals at care centers, making sure they grow strong and smart!
S. 2645 — To reduce the health risks of heat by establishing the National Integrated Heat Health Information System within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Integrated Heat Health Information System Interagency Committee to improve extreme heat preparedness, planning, and response, requiring a study, and establishing financial assistance programs to address heat effects, and for other purposes.
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December 17, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:7,885
S. 2645, also known as the “Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2024,” aims to reduce health risks from extreme heat in the United States. It proposes the establishment of the National Integrated Heat Health Information System within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to help people stay safe when it's really hot outside by making special teams and plans to get ready for hot weather and help communities who need it most. It also talks about giving money to places that might have more trouble dealing with the heat, like poor neighborhoods.
S. RES. 828 — Expressing the sense of the Senate that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care.
September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:292
S. RES. 828 is a resolution expressing the Senate's view that everyone has the fundamental right to emergency health care, which includes the right to abortion care. The resolution highlights concerns about state laws that restrict abortion, particularly in emergencies, and...
Simple Explanation
In this resolution, the Senate says it believes that everyone should have the right to get emergency medical help, including help if they're pregnant and don't want to be anymore, because sometimes laws make it hard for certain people to get the care they need when it's urgent.
H. CON. RES. 87 — Recognizing the need for research, education, and policy development regarding high-potency marijuana.
January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:304
H. CON. RES. 87 acknowledges the increasing use and higher potency of marijuana in the United States and calls for more research, education, and policy development to address related health concerns. The resolution highlights the need for federal agencies to study the health...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about making sure people know more about really strong marijuana, especially how it affects health. It wants experts to study it, teach people about its risks, and create plans to keep everyone safe.
H. RES. 1598 — Designating November 2024 as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month.
November 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:232
H. RES. 1598 aims to designate November 2024 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month." The resolution acknowledges the significant number of homeless children and youth in the United States, highlighting challenges like higher risks of illness, school absenteeism, and lowered...
Simple Explanation
In November 2024, there is a special month called "Awareness Month" to help people know more about homeless kids who don't have a place to live, and everyone is asked to think about ways to help these kids. But the plan doesn't say exactly what people need to do or how much money is needed, which means it's not very clear what will happen.
H. RES. 1349 — Recognizing the continued success of the Food for Peace Act.
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July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:881
H. RES. 1349 recognizes the importance of the Food for Peace Act in addressing global food insecurity and malnutrition. It highlights the program's achievements, such as helping 53 million people with emergency food aid in 2022 and supporting resilience-building initiatives....
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1349 is like a big thank-you note for a program called Food for Peace, which helps people around the world get food when they need it the most and teaches them how to grow their own food. It talks about how important it is for this program to keep getting money to continue helping people and making the world a happier, healthier place.

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