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Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]

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6,152 records where Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] is listed as a sponsor, author, or other actor. Search with topics and years

Bill· SS. 3193 (118th)referred

TREATS Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 November 2023

Bill· SS. 3162 (118th)open

TEST AI Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 30 October 2023

Bill· SS. 3118 (118th)referred

HCBS Relief Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 24 October 2023

HCBS Relief Act of 2023 This bill temporarily increases the applicable Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) under Medicaid for certain approved home- and community-based services that are provided during FY2024-FY2025. As a condition for receiving the increased rate, a state must agree to undertake activities to improve the delivery of such services, such as by providing additional benefits to home health workers and by helping individuals who were relocated to nursing facilities move back to their homes.

Bill· SS. 3120 (118th)referred

Disaster Relief Medicaid Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 October 2023

Disaster Relief Medicaid Act This bill establishes a series of programs and requirements relating to Medicaid coverage of individuals affected by a federally declared major disaster, national emergency, or public health emergency. In particular, the bill provides for specific coverage under Medicaid for individuals who meet specified income eligibility standards and were either residents of the impacted area or were employed in the impacted area (and subsequently lost employment). Coverage is effective for two years after the date of the disaster or emergency declaration. State Medicaid programs must provide coverage that is at least as comprehensive as the state's Medicaid coverage and the Medicaid coverage of the individual's home state, as applicable. The bill applies a 100% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) to such coverage and related administrative expenses. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must contract with a nonprofit to evaluate the impact of the bill's implementation.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 419 (118th)referred

A resolution designating October 23, 2023, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day".

United States · United States Congress · 19 October 2023

This resolution designates October 23, 2023, as National Marine Sanctuary Day. The resolution acknowledges the importance of national marine sanctuaries for their recreational opportunities and celebrates the ability of the National Marine Sanctuary System to protect nationally significant places in oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes.

Bill· SS. 3093 (118th)referred

Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 19 October 2023

Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2023 This bill permanently increases the federal reimbursement rates for the school lunch and breakfast programs. Specifically, beginning July 1, 2024, the bill provides an additional 45 cents per lunch served in the National School Lunch Program and an additional 28 cents per breakfast served in the School Breakfast Program. These amounts must be adjusted annually for inflation beginning July 1, 2025.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 417 (118th)passed

A resolution standing with Israel against terrorism.

United States · United States Congress · 19 October 2023

This resolution states that the Senate stands with Israel as it defends itself, reaffirms Israel's right to self-defense, and calls on all countries to unequivocally condemn Hamas' war on Israel. The resolution also reaffirms the United States' commitment to Israel's security, supports emergency resupply and certain other types of assistance to Israel, and calls on the United States to lead an international effort to deprive Hamas of Iranian and other sources of funding and lethal assistance. Furthermore, the resolution states that it may not be construed as a declaration of war or an authorization for the use of military force.

Bill· SS. 3097 (118th)referred

O DAIRY Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 19 October 2023

Bill· SS. 3068 (118th)open

VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 18 October 2023

VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2023 This bill requires Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to include on the Uniform Residential Loan Application (i.e., Fannie Mae Form 1003/ Freddie Mac Form 65) a disclosure that (1) notifies applicants with military service that they may qualify for a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Home Loan, and (2) directs applicants to consult their lender regarding eligibility. Not later than 18 months after the enactment of the bill, the Government Accountability Office must study and report on whether at least 80% of lenders using the loan application form have met this requirement. 

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 412 (118th)referred

A resolution supporting the nearly 150,000 United Auto Workers currently negotiating collective bargaining agreements with the "Big Three" automakers.

United States · United States Congress · 18 October 2023

This resolution expresses support for members of the United Auto Workers union in their negotiations with automakers General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford (known as the  Big Three) . The resolution supports workers' rights to organize and to collectively bargain. It also calls on the automakers to negotiate in good faith and offer their workers a fair contract.

Bill· SS. 3080 (118th)referred

Resilient Transit Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 18 October 2023

Resilient Transit Act of 2023 This bill authorizes the Department of Transportation (DOT) to provide grants under the State of Good Repair Grants Program to assist states and local governments in financing public transportation resilience improvement projects that increase the resilience of public transportation systems from the impacts of climate change, such as sea level rise, flooding, wildfires, extreme weather events, and other natural disasters. Under the program, grants may be used for (1) standalone projects, and (2) components of capital projects. DOT must submit an annual report to Congress on the program and publish the report on DOT's website. 

Bill· SS. 3024 (118th)referred

Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 4 October 2023

Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 This bill establishes grant programs to facilitate enrollment in the Lifeline program and the Affordable Connectivity Program. (These programs subsidize telecommunications services for eligible, low-income individuals and households.) Specifically, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must award competitive grants to states, territories, or tribes for informing Medicaid enrollees, recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and other low-income individuals about their potential eligibility for the programs. The FCC must also award grants to states, territories, and tribes to facilitate data sharing for verifying eligibility for the programs. Recipients must use the grants to establish or maintain connections between (1) their databases that contain information about residents who receive benefits administered by the recipient, and (2) the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier (a centralized system that verifies and annually recertifies Lifeline applicants' eligibility for the program).

Bill· SS. 3026 (118th)referred

NOW Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 October 2023

Bill· SS. 3025 (118th)referred

CLEAN Energy Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 October 2023

Bill· SS. 2988 (118th)referred

Green New Deal for Public Schools Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 2023

Green New Deal for Public Schools Act of 2023 This bill provides funding for environmental and educational resources for public elementary and secondary schools and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to provide climate capital facilities grants to eligible entities (e.g., public schools and BIE schools). Grant recipients must use these funds to construct new, or convert existing facilities into, healthy zero-carbon schools. Healthy zero-carbon school refers to a school with highly energy-efficient facilities that produce or procure sufficient carbon-free and pollution-free renewable energy to meet the school's needs. The bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to award resource block grants to qualified local educational agencies (LEAs) to hire and retain educators and staff in high-need schools. ED must award grants to eligible consortia of LEAs for educational equity planning and implementation. ED must establish the Climate Change Resiliency Program to increase the resiliency of public and BIE schools during climate change-related events, natural disasters, and public health crises. Further, ED must establish a related grant program for state educational agencies. Grant recipients must use these funds for certain activities (e.g., green infrastructure projects). The bill establishes the Office of Sustainable Schools within ED to (1) administer the resource block grant and educational equity grant programs, and (2) coordinate with specified agencies and the White House Office of Domestic Climate Policy on climate capital facilities grants and the Climate Change Resiliency Program.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 375 (118th)passed

A resolution supporting the designation of September 21, 2023, as "National Teach Ag Day" and celebrating 75 years of the National Association of Agricultural Educators.

United States · United States Congress · 27 September 2023

This resolution supports the designation of September 21, 2023, as National Teach Ag Day and recognizes the important role of agricultural education and the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of agricultural leaders.

Bill· SS. 2936 (118th)referred

A bill to establish as a permanent program the organic market development grant program of the Department of Agriculture.

United States · United States Congress · 27 September 2023

This bill provides statutory authority for the Organic Market Development Grant (OMDG) Program within the Agricultural Marketing Service. The bill also provides specified funds for the program for FY2024 and each fiscal year thereafter.  The OMDG Program supports the development of new and expanded organic markets. Eligible applicants include business entities that produce or handle organic products; nonprofit organizations; trade associations; and tribal, state, territorial, and local government entities. Grant funds may be used to carry out projects that are for (1) market development and promotion of certified organic products; (2) certified organic product storage (including cold storage), aggregation, processing, and distribution capacity expansion; and (3) equipment-only.

Bill· SS. 2885 (118th)referred

SNP Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2023

Streamlining Nutrition Paperwork Act of 2023 or the SNP Act of 2023 This bill allows state agencies to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applications by video phone or a simplified telephonic system.  Specifically, a state agency may establish a system to allow applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing (referred to as hearing-impaired under the bill) to sign a submitted SNAP application by gesture over a video phone. (Currently, a state agency may allow for a telephonic signature through a recorded verbal assent.) The bill also specifies that, for a video phone or telephonic signature, the current recording system requirement may be satisfied through an audio recording or in writing. (During 2020 and 2021, the Food and Nutrition Service provided waivers to certain state agencies which allowed the state agency to document in writing that an applicant verbally signed the application, instead of requiring an audio recording.)

Bill· SS. 2876 (118th)referred

School Lunch Debt Cancellation Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2023

School Lunch Debt Cancellation Act of 2023 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to cancel and eliminate all household school meal debts (as of the date of the bill's enactment) under the school breakfast and lunch programs. USDA must also pay the amount of the cancelled debt to each local educational authority using Commodity Credit Corporation funds.

Bill· SS. 2881 (118th)referred

Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2023

Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act This bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) that receive grants to operate work-study programs to notify a student participating in a state or federally financed work-study program that the student may be eligible for participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Department of Education must provide guidance to states and IHEs on how to identify and communicate with students who are potentially eligible for SNAP.

Law· SS. 2861 (118th)enacted

Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 2023

Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King in recognition of her courageous and groundbreaking leadership in advancing equal rights for women in athletics, education, and society.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 350 (118th)referred

A resolution designating September 2023 as "National Voting Rights Month".

United States · United States Congress · 19 September 2023

This resolution designates September 2023 as National Voting Rights Month, encourages people to uphold the right to vote, encourages Congress to pass certain voting rights legislation, recommends the development of a curriculum in public schools and universities regarding voting, expresses appreciation for the U.S. Postal Service having issued a special Representative John R. Lewis stamp, and invites Congress to allocate funds for public service announcements regarding elections.

Bill· SS. 2839 (118th)referred

Air Traffic Controllers Hiring Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 19 September 2023

 Air Traffic Controllers Hiring Act of 2023 This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to set the hiring target for new air traffic controllers as the maximum number of individuals who are able to be trained at the FAA Academy. 

Bill· SS. 2831 (118th)referred

SACKLER Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 September 2023

Stop shielding Assets from Corporate Known Liability by Eliminating non-debtor Releases Act or the SACKLER Act This bill prohibits a bankruptcy court from releasing claims against non-debtors brought by states, tribes, municipalities, or the federal government. However, the bankruptcy court may issue a stay not exceeding 90 days regarding such a claim. Complex bankruptcies may involve creditor claims against non-debtors associated with the debtor, such as the debtor's officers, directors, or employees. Currently, in carrying out a bankruptcy plan, certain courts may release non-debtors from liability (there is a circuit split regarding this practice).  

Law· SS. 2825 (118th)enacted

Dustoff Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 September 2023

Dustoff Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to Dustoff crews (helicopter air ambulance crews) of the Vietnam War in recognition of their heroic military service.