Jennifer A. Kiggans

This bill would make it easier to preserve historic battlefields. It would increase the federal share of costs for certain grants from 50% to 75%. A key grant program would also be extended until 2036, and $2 million would be set aside each year for related projects. Additionally, it would require studies of French and Indian War and Mexican-American War sites across the U.S.

A post office in Virginia Beach, Virginia, would get a new name if this bill passes. It would be called the "Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building." The U.S. Postal Service would need to update its signs and official papers.

This bill would let nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists take on more responsibilities in skilled nursing and regular nursing facilities. Currently, doctors must handle many tasks like supervising care and certifying services. This change aims to streamline care for residents by allowing other qualified medical professionals to perform these duties, as long as state laws permit it.

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This bill would set up a "Veterans Transition Talent Hub" within the Department of Veterans Affairs. It would allow veterans and those leaving the military to share their skills and job preferences with companies looking to hire. This aims to make it easier for service members to find civilian jobs.

This bill would make it easier for small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans to get certain government contracts. It would raise the maximum value for contracts they can receive without competition. For manufacturing, the limit would go from $7 million to $10 million, and for other services, it would increase from $3 million to $8 million. This means more opportunities for these businesses to work with the federal government.

This bill would extend financial help for people buying health insurance through the marketplace until the end of 2026, making coverage more affordable for many. It would also establish new rules to increase transparency and accountability for companies managing prescription drug benefits for Medicare plans, aiming to lower drug costs. Additionally, it would add new protections against fraud in health insurance enrollment.

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