Tammy Baldwin

This bill would let more drugs for rare diseases get approved for different specific uses. Currently, one drug can block others for an entire rare disease. This change would allow more treatment options to become available sooner by narrowing that protection.

Organic farmers and businesses could get grants and support through a new program created by this bill. It aims to help them expand, modernize, and sell more domestically grown certified organic products. Currently, there isn't a specific federal program dedicated to this purpose.

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LGBTQ+ youth calling the 988 suicide prevention hotline would get special support. This bill would require the government to set aside specific money and staff for these special services, like a 'Press 3' option. This would be a change from how the hotline currently works.

This bill would let cable and satellite TV subscribers in 13 specific Wisconsin counties choose to watch local channels from a nearby city in their own state. Currently, viewers usually only get channels from their immediate local market, but this would give them more in-state options.

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The Farmers First Act of 2025 would renew and boost funding for a program that helps farmers and ranchers with stress and mental health. The bill would set aside $15 million each year for five years to expand services like crisis lines. It would also help connect farmers to more local health clinics for support.