Roger F. Wicker

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This bill would ensure that groups working to protect our oceans continue to receive federal money. It sets aside about $47 million over four years for Regional Ocean Partnerships and updates their reporting rules. These changes would help support efforts to manage and conserve ocean resources.

This bill would create a new, voluntary 'limited accreditation' option for adoption service providers. This means agencies could get approval for just one part of the intercountry adoption process, like child background checks or parent home studies. This could give families adopting children from other countries more choices for these specific services.

This bill would let states use leftover federal broadband internet money for new projects. These projects would include building advanced internet infrastructure, improving 9-1-1 emergency systems, and training workers for tech jobs. It would also make a specific existing waiver permanent that allows states to buy broadband equipment when domestic options are unavailable.

This bill would ensure Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and FEHBP cover special foods, vitamins, and amino acids for people with certain digestive or inherited metabolic conditions. Currently, thousands of Americans, including about 2,000 babies annually, struggle to get this life-saving nutrition covered by insurance. This leads to serious health risks.

This bill would create a new non-profit group to raise money and provide services for the United States Merchant Marine Academy's athletic programs. It would allow the Academy to accept funds from various sources, including sports organizations and game fees. The goal is to give the Academy's sports teams more resources.

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