Nanette Diaz Barragán

This bill would stop states from putting dollar limits on dental care for low-income children and pregnant women covered by the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). It would also require states to offer extra dental-only coverage for certain kids, ensuring more access to necessary care. These changes would take effect six months after the bill becomes law.

This bill would require state Medicaid programs to cover comprehensive dental and oral health services for adults aged 21 and older. It would also provide 100% federal funding for these services for three years, starting in 2027, and create new ways to measure the quality of adult dental care.

Millions of seniors and people with disabilities would get dental coverage under Medicare Part B, starting January 1, 2028. This bill would add comprehensive dental and oral health services, including cleanings, fillings, and dentures. While most would see costs gradually covered over eight years, low-income individuals would get 80 percent coverage right away.

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This resolution means the House of Representatives would formally recognize the serious dangers that air pollution and extreme heat pose to pregnant women and babies, especially in Latino communities. It would express support for various actions, like providing bilingual health information, setting up air quality monitors, and creating more cooling centers, to help protect these families. Currently, these communities face higher risks, and this resolution would push for specific interventions to address those challenges.

This bill would create new programs to help build more affordable rental homes. It would offer guidance and grants to faith-based groups, colleges, and local governments. The goal is to help them use their property to create housing for families with lower incomes, veterans, and those at risk of homelessness.

This bill would require the Department of Commerce to create a public campaign to teach Americans about artificial intelligence. It would explain how AI is used daily, its benefits, risks, and how to spot AI-generated scams. This would give people better tools to understand and use AI safely.

The Returning Home Act would create a new grant program to help individuals reentering the community after incarceration find stable housing. It would set aside money for rental assistance, family stipends, and supportive services like housing counseling and job help. This program aims to support individuals in securing stable housing and reducing homelessness.

This bill would set up two new programs to increase affordable rental housing. One program would offer advice and resources to faith-based groups, colleges, and local governments on how to build affordable rental housing on their land. The other would provide competitive grants to local governments. These grants would go to areas with policies that support such housing projects. The goal is to create more housing options for low-income families and those at risk of homelessness.