Elizabeth Warren

This bill would change federal rules for plant patents and seed contracts. It would make it easier for farmers and researchers to save seeds and use plant material for breeding without facing certain legal restrictions. This means seed companies would have fewer ways to protect their plant inventions through broad patents or restrictive contracts.

A federal investigation would examine why fire truck prices have nearly doubled and delivery times have increased from 1-2 years to 4.5 years. This bill would direct the Federal Trade Commission to look into possible unfair business practices in the fire truck industry. The goal is to find out what's causing these issues and suggest ways to make fire trucks more affordable and available for local fire departments.

This bill would make colleges more accountable for how well their students do after graduation. It would give the Department of Education more power to set standards for accrediting agencies, which are groups that check if colleges meet quality standards. These agencies would then have to make sure colleges meet new benchmarks for student success, like loan repayment and earnings, and make it easier for students to transfer credits between schools.

This bill would let Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations directly apply for federal money to prepare for public health emergencies. It sets aside at least 5% of $750 million each year for these groups and removes matching fund requirements, making it easier for them to get support. This changes how federal public health preparedness funds are distributed, giving Tribal entities more direct access and flexibility.

This bill would require the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to create an annual report. This report would look at how much foreign money is invested in making drugs in the US and in DNA technology. The public would then get to see a summary of this report, helping everyone understand potential impacts on drug supply and innovation.

The Mamas First Act would require state Medicaid programs to cover services from doulas, midwives, tribal midwives, and lactation support providers. This means pregnant and new parents on Medicaid would get these services without having to pay extra fees. The goal is to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.

This bill would stop data brokers from selling your private health and location information. It would make it illegal for these companies to share data about where you go or your health conditions. This would not apply if you give clear permission or if it's for specific medical reasons. This bill would give you more control over your private data by banning its sale.

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