Debbie Dingell

This bill would create a new tax credit giving eligible caregivers up to $2,000 per year for each older relative they care for at home. To qualify, caregivers must live with relatives age 55 or older who need help with daily activities like bathing or managing finances, and provide at least 10 hours of care per week. The credit phases out for higher earners and takes effect for tax years starting after December 31, 2026.

This bill would stop federal officials, including the President, from getting in the way of the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening or staying open. It would also make federal agencies responsible for ensuring the bridge and its entry point start on time and keep working. This means Michigan and local governments could sue in court if federal actions threaten the bridge's use.

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This bill would make disaster preparedness and response more inclusive for older adults and people with disabilities. It would change how federal disaster funds are used, create new training centers, and establish an emergency fund to provide critical human services during and after disasters. The goal is to ensure these groups receive accessible information, services, and support, and are included in planning efforts.

This bill would require large car manufacturers to include technology that prevents drunk and impaired driving in at least 20,000 new passenger vehicles each year. This would mean more new cars on the road would have features designed to stop impaired drivers, aiming to make roads safer for everyone.

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This bill would make sure that reviews of veteran healthcare at VA facilities are fair and unbiased. It would require people involved in reviewing care or investigating issues to step aside if they have a personal connection or conflict of interest. This would help ensure fair and unbiased quality checks of medical care for veterans.

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The House would officially support lowering prescription drug costs for all Americans. It would back the idea that US patients should not pay more than people in other similar countries for the same drugs. This resolution aims to reduce drug costs by supporting policies that match prices with other nations and expand Medicare's power to negotiate.

A new bill would make it permanent for Medicare patients to use telehealth services, including video and audio-only calls, for many appointments. This means older Americans and people with disabilities would continue to have easier access to doctors and specialists from home, preventing temporary rules from expiring in 2025.

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