Jeff Merkley

This bill would create two new federal programs to help people protect their homes from wildfires and afford insurance. It would set aside money for grants to make homes safer and offer vouchers to low-income families for wildfire insurance premiums. Also, any money received from these programs would not be taxed.

This bill would create new rules for how noncitizen children are treated when they are held in immigration custody. It would stop families from being separated at the border and set strict standards for their care, legal help, and release. An independent office would oversee these new protections.

This bill would make it easier to turn materials from wildfire cleanup and forest management into renewable fuel. It expands the types of wood and plant matter that count as "renewable biomass" under federal law. This could help property owners and land managers reduce fire risks while creating new economic opportunities.

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This bill would protect students by stopping federal money from going to college programs that don't prepare them for required job licenses or lead to good earnings compared to their debt. It would make colleges ensure their programs fully qualify students for their chosen careers and meet new debt-to-earnings standards. This means students would get clearer information and better value for their education.

This bill, called the Epstein Files Transparency Act II, would give victims, state attorneys, and Members of Congress new ways to get records about Jeffrey Epstein and his criminal network. It would let them sue if records are held back and make sure victims get their own full files. This changes how federal agencies must handle requests for these important documents.

The McCarty and Heideman Air Safety Enhancement Act would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to review and potentially update its rules for low-altitude airspace safety. This aims to make flying safer for pilots by looking at how temporary obstacles like slacklines are marked and how flight information is shared digitally. The FAA would also consult with various aviation groups and land management agencies during this process.

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