Timothy M. Kennedy

This bill would require certain scheduled charter flights with more than nine passenger seats to follow the same strict safety rules as major airlines. This means passengers and flight crews on these flights would have increased safety protections. Currently, these types of charter flights can operate under less strict 'on-demand' rules.

This bill would change how much graduate and professional students can borrow in federal student loans. Starting July 1, 2026, they could get up to $50,000 each year in Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford loans. The total amount they could borrow for their advanced degree would be $200,000, not counting money from undergraduate loans.

This bill would make federal security grants for states, cities, and transportation systems more predictable and transparent. It sets clear deadlines for grant announcements and applications. It also ensures funds are available for longer periods, which helps local communities plan better for safety projects. The Department of Homeland Security would face new requirements for how it manages these grants.

This bill would make the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) fully responsible for a grant program that helps communities improve their emergency warning systems. It would ensure money already set aside for these systems gets to local communities faster. The bill also requires the Department of Homeland Security to research ways to make these warnings better and more accessible for everyone.

This bill would make sure transgender veterans get fair healthcare from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It would stop the VA from discriminating based on gender identity and ensure they receive medically-necessary treatments for gender dysphoria. This means veterans would have clear legal protections for their care.

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This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to hold a new terrorism drill. This drill would show how a terrorist attack could harm vital services, like power and water, during very cold weather. The goal is to help federal, state, and local groups work better together to protect communities and recover faster.

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