Ashley Hinson

The After Hours Child Care Act would create a new federal fund. This fund would help child care providers offer services for parents who work unusual hours, like evenings, nights, or weekends. This would make it easier for parents to find care for their young children, helping them stay in their jobs and earn more money. Child care providers could get grants from $25,000 to $500,000 to expand or start these programs.

This bill would bring back a program to help farmers and landowners in the Midwest's Driftless Area. It sets aside $5 million each year for five years. This money would help them reduce soil erosion, improve water quality, and restore cold water streams. This would also support climate-smart farming and protect local natural areas.

This bill would make federal agencies like the FBI and Homeland Security create yearly reports for Congress about gang activity. These reports would give lawmakers up-to-date information to help them make better decisions about public safety. Right now, there isn't a regular federal report like this.

This bill would make biological fathers responsible for at least half of a mother's out-of-pocket medical bills for pregnancy and delivery. This would happen if the mother asks for the support. State child support agencies would need to set up and enforce these new payments.

This bill would set aside $35 million to create two new grant programs. These programs would help train more midwives and nurse-midwives, especially for areas with few healthcare options. The goal is to expand educational opportunities and improve maternity care for families across the country.

This bill would require colleges and universities to tell students about their rights and available support if they are pregnant or might become pregnant. This means students would get clear information on campus and community resources, accommodations, and how to file a complaint if they face discrimination. It aims to ensure pregnant students can carry their babies to term while continuing their education.

This bill would require the Department of Agriculture to publish a detailed report on the U.S. fertilizer industry. This report would look into prices, supply chains, and market competition, aiming to provide more information for farmers and the public. Currently, no such comprehensive federal report exists.

This bill would make it easier for farmers to adopt modern farming technologies that help reduce waste and improve efficiency. It would expand existing federal loan and assistance programs to specifically cover precision agriculture practices and technology. Farmers could also receive higher payments, up to 90% of costs, for using these tools in conservation programs.

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