Becca Balint

This bill would create a new federal grant program to encourage high school and community college students to consider careers in mental and behavioral health. It would set aside $50 million each year for five years to fund programs that offer students presentations, internships, and mentorships in these fields. This program aims to encourage students to consider careers in mental health.

Right now, Medicare usually only pays for ambulance services if you are taken to a hospital. This bill would change that. It would let Medicare cover emergency care given where you are, even if you don't go to the hospital. This means people on Medicare would get more coverage for emergency medical help starting January 1, 2026.

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Disaster victims would get new support for substance and alcohol use issues. This bill would allow the President to offer services for substance and alcohol use disorders to people recovering from major disasters. Currently, only mental health services are covered under this program.

This bill would make it illegal for landlords to use services that coordinate rent prices across multiple properties. It would also ban companies from offering such rent-setting services, treating these actions as illegal price fixing. Renters harmed by these practices could sue for damages.

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This bill would ensure all legally married couples, including same-sex couples, are treated equally under federal tax laws. It would do this by changing gender-specific words like "husband and wife" in the tax code to neutral terms like "married couple." This clarifies that everyone who is legally married would have the same tax rights and responsibilities.

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This bill provides grants to train healthcare workers in gender-affirming care. It helps medical schools, community health centers, and rural clinics offer better services. The goal is to make it easier for transgender people to get the care they need.