Margaret Wood Hassan

This bill would continue funding for family-to-family health information centers, which help families navigate the healthcare system. Without this bill, these centers would lose their federal support. If passed, the bill would provide money to keep these services available through September 2030.

This bill would make it easier for working families with lower incomes to get the refundable child tax credit. It would lower the minimum amount of money a family needs to earn to qualify for the credit, from $3,000 down to just $1. This means more families could receive this important tax benefit starting with their 2026 taxes.

This bill would make sure Medicare covers birth control and related care without any deductibles or co-pays. Starting January 1, 2027, people on Medicare Part B, Part C (Medicare Advantage), or Part D would get these services at no extra cost. This includes doctor visits, devices, counseling, and prescription drugs for contraception.

This bill would require state Medicaid programs to cover at least one type of opioid addiction medication without needing prior approval or having dosage limits. This means people with opioid use disorder who rely on Medicaid would get easier and faster access to treatment. It also aims to reduce paperwork for doctors.

This bill would create a grant program for states to help high school students earn college credits or graduate early. It would let eligible high school students take college-level courses for free and receive Federal Pell Grants that would not count against their future college aid. The goal is to make college more affordable and help students finish their degrees faster.

This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to hold prize competitions. These contests would encourage researchers to develop artificial intelligence that is more reliable and less vulnerable to attacks. This aims to make AI safer for everyone, especially in important government and industry uses, with $10 million authorized to be appropriated for these efforts.

This bill would extend a program that helps state and local governments pay for cybersecurity improvements. It would set aside $300 million for these grants in the government's budget year 2026 and change how much federal money covers for those grants. This means local communities would continue to get support to protect their digital systems from cyberattacks.

This bill would make sure rural hospitals and clinics keep getting federal support to improve their services. It would help them offer better care, including mental health services, and assist some hospitals in becoming emergency-focused centers. This means more stable healthcare options for people in rural communities.

The government would consider creating a new job category for direct support professionals. This change would help states and the federal government better understand shortages and turnover rates for these workers. This could lead to more steady and tailored care for people with disabilities.

This bill would create a Federal Clearinghouse within the Department of Homeland Security. This online resource would offer safety and security best practices and information on federal grants for nonprofit groups, faith-based organizations, and houses of worship. Its goal is to help these organizations protect themselves from threats like natural disasters or attacks.

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This bill would make sure Medicare provides clearer information about covering occupational therapy for mental health and substance use disorders. It would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to educate patients and providers on these benefits. This means people on Medicare and their therapists would get better guidance on what services are covered.