Charlee Pollard

ognize and celebrate the contributions of César Estrada Chávez to the labor and civil rights movements in the United States. César Chávez was a prominent labor leader and civil rights activist who co-founded the United Farm Workers (UFW) union and dedicated his life to fighting for the rights of farm workers, many of whom were immigrants and people of color. He is best known for organizing the Delano grape strike in 1965, which led to the first successful union contract for farm workers in the United States. The bill highlights Chávez's commitment to nonviolent protest and his advocacy for social justice, workers' rights, and environmental protection. It also recognizes his role in inspiring future generations of activists and leaders to continue the fight for equality and justice. If passed, this bill would officially honor and commemorate the legacy of César Chávez, recognizing his significant contributions to American history and culture. It would serve as a reminder of the importance of standing up for the rights of all workers, particularly those in marginalized and vulnerable communities.

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Alternative Names

Honoring the accomplishments and legacy of César Estrada Chávez.

Honoring the accomplishments and legacy of César Estrada Chávez.

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Policy Areas

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]

Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]

Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Rivas, Luz [D-CA-29]

Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]

Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray, Jr. [D-CA-31]

Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34]

Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]

Committees and Subcommittees

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Variations and Revisions

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les to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The bill seeks to restrict the export of weapons and military equipment to the UAE in order to address concerns about human rights violations and potential misuse of these items. If passed, this legislation would prohibit the sale and issuance of licenses for the export of specific defense articles to the UAE. The bill also includes provisions for monitoring and enforcing these restrictions to ensure compliance. Supporters of the bill argue that limiting arms sales to the UAE is necessary to prevent the country from using these weapons in ways that could harm civilians or contribute to regional conflicts. Critics, however, may argue that restricting arms sales could impact US defense industry profits and potentially strain diplomatic relations with the UAE. Overall, Bill 119 s 935 represents a significant effort to address concerns about the export of defense articles to the UAE and promote accountability in the arms trade. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress and its outcome will have important implications for US foreign policy and national security.

Recent Activity

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Alternative Names

A bill to prohibit sales and the issuance of licenses for the export of certain defense articles to the United Arab Emirates, and for other purposes.

A bill to prohibit sales and the issuance of licenses for the export of certain defense articles to the United Arab Emirates, and for other purposes.

A bill to prohibit sales and the issuance of licenses for the export of certain defense articles to the United Arab Emirates, and for other purposes.

A bill to prohibit sales and the issuance of licenses for the export of certain defense articles to the United Arab Emirates, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

Cosponsors and Supporters

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Committees and Subcommittees

Foreign Relations Committee

Variations and Revisions

criteria for disabled veterans to receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Currently, SNAP benefits are available to low-income individuals and families who meet certain income and resource requirements. However, this bill seeks to specifically target disabled veterans who may be struggling to make ends meet and provide them with additional support through the SNAP program. By expanding the eligibility of disabled veterans to receive SNAP benefits, this legislation aims to ensure that those who have served our country and are facing financial hardship have access to the necessary resources to put food on the table for themselves and their families. Overall, the Veterans SNAP Benefit Expansion Act is a bipartisan effort to support and honor our disabled veterans by providing them with the assistance they need to meet their basic nutritional needs.

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Alternative Names

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to expand the eligibility of disabled veterans to receive supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to expand the eligibility of disabled veterans to receive supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.

Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2025

Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2025

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to expand the eligibility of disabled veterans to receive supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.

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Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]

Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]

Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]

Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]

Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3]

Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11]

Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13]

Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]

Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

Rep. Casar, Greg [D-TX-35]

Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20]

Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]

Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]

Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]

Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]

Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1]

Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]

Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26]

Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]

Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]

Rep. McClain Delaney, April [D-MD-6]

Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3]

Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10]

Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]

Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]

Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1]

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14]

Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]

Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]

Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]

Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]

Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]

Rep. Riley, Josh [D-NY-19]

Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]

Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]

Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]

Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]

Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3]

Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]

Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]

Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1]

Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]

Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]

Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]

Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]

Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]

Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52]

Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]

Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]

Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3]

Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11]

Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13]

Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]

Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

Rep. Casar, Greg [D-TX-35]

Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20]

Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]

Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]

Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]

Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]

Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1]

Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]

Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26]

Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]

Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]

Rep. McClain Delaney, April [D-MD-6]

Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3]

Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10]

Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]

Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]

Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1]

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14]

Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]

Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]

Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]

Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]

Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]

Rep. Riley, Josh [D-NY-19]

Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]

Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]

Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]

Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]

Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3]

Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]

Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]

Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1]

Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]

Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]

Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]

Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]

Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]

Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52]

Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47]

Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32]

Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]

Committees and Subcommittees

Agriculture Committee

Variations and Revisions

medical equipment (DME) that were previously included in the DMEPOS competitive bidding program. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make certain adjustments to Medicare payment for these items. The DMEPOS competitive bidding program, which was implemented in round 2021, has faced criticism for its impact on access to DME for Medicare beneficiaries. This bill seeks to address some of these concerns by ensuring that payment for DME items is adjusted to better reflect the actual costs of providing these items. By directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make these adjustments, the bill aims to improve access to DME for Medicare beneficiaries and ensure that providers are adequately reimbursed for the services they provide. This legislation is an important step towards ensuring that Medicare beneficiaries have access to the DME they need to maintain their health and independence.

Recent Activity

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Alternative Names

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for certain adjustments to Medicare payment for items of durable medical equipment that were formerly included in round 2021 of the DMEPOS competitive bidding program.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for certain adjustments to Medicare payment for items of durable medical equipment that were formerly included in round 2021 of the DMEPOS competitive bidding program.

DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025

DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for certain adjustments to Medicare payment for items of durable medical equipment that were formerly included in round 2021 of the DMEPOS competitive bidding program.

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Health

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Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]

Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]

Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]

Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]

Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]

Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]

Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]

Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]

Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]

Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]

Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]

Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]

Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

Committees and Subcommittees

Ways and Means Committee

Energy and Commerce Committee

Variations and Revisions

ess for deploying broadband infrastructure by exempting eligible facilities requests under section 6409(a) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 from certain environmental and historical preservation reviews. The bill seeks to remove barriers that may delay the deployment of broadband infrastructure by streamlining the permitting process. By exempting eligible facilities requests from these reviews, the bill aims to facilitate the timely deployment of broadband infrastructure, which is crucial for expanding access to high-speed internet in underserved and rural areas. Supporters of the bill argue that by reducing regulatory burdens, it will encourage investment in broadband infrastructure and help bridge the digital divide. However, critics raise concerns about potential environmental and historical preservation impacts that may result from bypassing these reviews. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2289 seeks to balance the need for efficient deployment of broadband infrastructure with the importance of protecting environmental and historical resources. It will be important for lawmakers to carefully consider the potential implications of this bill on both broadband expansion and environmental preservation as it moves through the legislative process.

Recent Activity

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Alternative Names

To provide that an eligible facilities request under section 6409(a) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews.

To provide that an eligible facilities request under section 6409(a) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews.

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Policy Areas

Science, Technology, Communications

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Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

Cosponsors and Supporters

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Committees and Subcommittees

Natural Resources Committee

Energy and Commerce Committee

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