Lisa Blunt Rochester

This bill would make it easier for farmers and landowners to get help with emergency watershed issues, like flood damage. It would add emergency watershed protection measures to an existing conservation program, giving them more options to protect their land.

This bill would create a new program at the National Science Foundation to give grants for artificial intelligence (AI) research and education. These grants would go to colleges and universities that aren't top research spenders, as well as minority-serving institutions and nonprofits. The goal is to help more places and people get involved in developing AI technology and training the future workforce.

This resolution would have Congress formally acknowledge the significant difference in wages paid to Black women compared to men. It would also reaffirm Congress's support for equal pay for equal work and working to close the gender wage gap. This means Congress would state its position on an issue that affects millions of Black women and their families across the United States.

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This bill would put a $5,000 yearly cap on out-of-pocket costs for people with traditional Medicare, starting in 2028. It also makes it easier for low-income seniors to get help with their Medicare costs by removing asset tests and raising income limits for assistance programs. These changes would help protect many Americans from high medical bills.

A new federal project would let states try out different ways to pay for maternity care for pregnant and postpartum individuals covered by Medicaid and CHIP. This project, running from 2027 to 2031, aims to improve health outcomes, especially for groups facing higher risks, by testing new payment models.

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