Susie Lee

This bill would let eligible nonprofit child care providers apply for important Small Business Administration loans. Currently, these providers generally cannot get these loans. If passed, this would help them get funding for their operations, though loans over $500,000 would need a guarantee.

This bill would make it simpler and faster for people to install things like solar panels, wind systems, and electric vehicle chargers at home. It would create a program to help local governments offer easier, faster permits and inspections for these energy systems. This could reduce delays and costs for homeowners and installers.

This bill would create a new federal grant program. It would help schools that struggle to keep teachers or have many students with high needs. These grants would pay for high-quality tutoring programs, aiming to boost student learning. Tutors could also earn national service educational awards.

This bill would create a new pilot program within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) called the "Zero Suicide Initiative." It aims to improve suicide care for veterans by using a specific training curriculum at five VA medical centers across the country. This means veterans seeking help at these centers would get care based on a standardized approach to reduce suicide rates.

This bill would let businesses get a tax credit when they hire veterans who are also going to school using specific government education benefits. It aims to make it easier for these student veterans to find jobs by giving employers a financial incentive. The tax credit would apply to veterans receiving certain educational assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Department of Defense.

This bill would extend the time communities have to apply for federal grants to recycle and reuse water. The current program's permission to exist is set to expire, but this bill would add five more years. This helps states, cities, and water districts plan for long-term water projects.

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A bill would grant a federal charter to the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP). This would help the group expand its support for veterans and service members. It would focus on homeownership, financial education, and economic opportunities. The charter would also set clear rules for how the organization operates.

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Currently, the government's ability to use certain funds for Hoover Dam's upkeep isn't clearly defined. This bill would let the Secretary of the Interior use specific money from the Colorado River Dam fund to pay for repairs, maintenance, and improvements at Hoover Dam. This would help ensure the dam continues to run smoothly for those who rely on its power and water.

The Department of Energy would get new powers to protect nuclear sites from drones. This bill would let the department use and buy certain drones from specific foreign entities, overriding other existing laws. It would also expand protection for facilities that handle nuclear materials or make parts for nuclear weapons.

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