Lisa Blunt Rochester

This bill would create new funding to help rural areas develop better ways for people to get around, like carpooling programs. It would also make it easier for all communities to get federal grants for projects that reduce traffic and improve air quality. The goal is to give people more choices for travel and cut down on congestion.

This bill would create new federal grants to help public transportation providers partner with schools and Head Start programs. These grants would pay for new bus or rail routes, more frequent service, or adjusted schedules. The goal is to make it easier for students and Head Start families to get to their classes and programs.

This bill would make it simpler and cheaper to get federal loans for housing and business projects built near public transportation. It would extend two existing federal loan programs and create new ways for projects to qualify, especially those offering affordable housing. The goal is to help communities create more housing options and economic activity close to transit.

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This bill would make sure federal programs that help communities improve their clean water and drinking water systems can keep going. These programs, which help local governments and water utilities, are currently set to end in the government's budget year 2026. The bill would extend them through the government's budget year 2031.

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This bill would make sure small communities and their water systems keep getting federal help to improve their drinking water quality. It would extend two important programs until the government's budget year 2031 and allow previously overlooked unincorporated communities to get this assistance.

This bill would rename and expand a federal program that helps communities fix transportation barriers. It would set aside $3 billion each year for five years to pay for projects that improve local access and prevent displacement. It would also stop funding projects that add new highway travel lanes.

This bill would extend financial help for people buying health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace until 2029. It would also make it easier to sign up for coverage, provide more support for enrollment, and protect people from unexpected premium bills.

This bill would create new programs to help American workers and students prepare for jobs impacted by artificial intelligence. It sets aside $160 million for schools to expand technology education and $90 million for job training for adults. Additionally, federal agencies would study AI's impact on the job market.

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