Lisa Murkowski

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This bill would set aside more money and update programs to help people experiencing family, domestic, or dating violence. It would expand support for shelters, hotlines, and specialized services, especially for Tribal communities and underserved groups, making it easier for them to get help.

This bill would set aside significantly more money for research into hydropower and marine energy, like wave and tidal power. It would expand efforts to improve these energy sources, make them more reliable, and support job training for the people who work with them.

This bill would make it easier for existing hydropower facilities to handle routine maintenance and minor updates without needing extra approval. It would also create a faster way for small-scale water energy projects, like those using waves or currents, to get licensed. This aims to help these energy projects operate more efficiently and get new ones started quicker.

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This bill would let people seeking treatment for substance use disorder get their initial medical evaluation through a telehealth visit instead of an in-person one. This means patients could use video or audio calls with their doctor to begin treatment for certain conditions.

This bill would make plans create a clear, fast process for patients or their doctors to request an exception. If approved, coverage would be ensured for at least a year. Currently, plans can require patients to try certain drugs first.

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This bill would provide funding for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency, and other related agencies for fiscal year 2026. It sets aside money for managing public lands, protecting wildlife, cleaning up pollution, and supporting Native American communities. This means continued operations and specific projects for these vital government functions, along with some new policy directives.