Sharice Davids

This bill would make sure a federal program that helps local food systems keeps running. It would also allow businesses getting money from this program to use it specifically for projects involving meat and poultry products. This change aims to help strengthen the supply chain for these foods.

A new Office of Native American Affairs would be created within the Small Business Administration. This office would focus on helping businesses owned by members of Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian Organizations. It would offer targeted programs, financial aid, and training to help these businesses grow and succeed.

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This bill would let property owners claim a tax deduction when they allow community learning centers to use their real estate, equipment, or vehicles. Right now, you generally can't get a tax break for simply letting an organization use your property.

This bill would increase the tax credits available to companies that produce sustainable aviation fuel, which is a cleaner type of jet fuel. It would also extend the time these companies can claim the credit, pushing the deadline from 2029 to 2033. This aims to encourage more production of environmentally friendly fuel for airplanes.

This bill would set aside more money for communities to clean up "brownfields" — old, often polluted sites. It would increase the amount available for each cleanup project and extend federal support for state programs that handle these sites. This means more contaminated land could be made safe and useful again.

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This bill would allow employers to put money into ABLE accounts for eligible employees instead of traditional retirement plans. It would also make sure these employer contributions do not cause individuals to lose federal benefits that are based on income or assets. This change would give people with disabilities more flexibility in how they save for their future.

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This bill would let Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations take over the management of food distribution programs on their reservations. It would allow them to buy food and run the programs themselves, shifting control from the federal government to local Indian entities. This aims to give communities more say in how food assistance is provided.

This bill would let parents decide which of their health insurance plans pays first for their newborn child's medical care. If passed, parents would have 60 days after birth to jointly pick one plan as the primary coverage for children born on or after January 1, 2026.

This bill would establish a new federal grant program to boost mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth and their families. It sets aside $20 million annually for five years to fund services and training, specifically banning the use of these funds for conversion therapy.