Debbie Wasserman Schultz

This bill would require federal background checks for most ammunition sales, including those between individuals who are not licensed dealers. Currently, federal law only requires background checks for firearm sales by licensed dealers. This change aims to prevent people legally barred from having firearms from buying ammunition.

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This bill would continue two important federal programs that help prevent accidents in pools and spas. It would allow the Swimming Pool Safety Grant Program and the Education and Awareness Program to keep running. This reauthorization would cover the government's budget years 2025 through 2027.

Right now, Medicare does not clearly cover certain services for people at high risk of hereditary cancer. This bill would change that, allowing Medicare to cover genetic testing for those at risk, specific surgeries to reduce cancer risk, and more frequent screenings for those with inherited mutations. This would help people with a family history of cancer or an inherited gene mutation get the care they need.

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This bill would make sure that programs teaching young women about breast health can keep going. It would extend the permission for these programs to run until 2031, instead of ending in 2026. This means young women across the U.S. would continue to benefit from these important awareness efforts.

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A new program would identify American-Jewish servicemembers from World War I and World War II who were mistakenly buried overseas under Christian markers. It would also contact their families to ensure their heritage is properly recognized and honored. Additionally, the bill would slightly extend the deadline for certain limits on pension payments for some veterans.

This bill would let parents and children aged 13 and older use special safety software to manage a child's social media accounts. Large social media companies would have to create ways for this software to connect, giving families more tools to protect kids from online harms like cyberbullying or trafficking. The Federal Trade Commission would oversee these safety software companies.