Mariannette Miller-Meeks

A current tax deduction for seniors is set to expire on January 1, 2029. This bill would make that deduction a permanent part of the tax code. This means seniors who qualify would continue to receive this tax benefit indefinitely, starting with tax years after December 31, 2026.

This bill would set aside $250 million to help small and rural electric companies improve their defenses against cyberattacks. It would give them grants and technical help to protect the power grid, making sure electricity stays on for homes and businesses.

Veterans with service-connected disabilities whose home loan benefits are unused or fully restored would see their maximum home loan guarantee increase from 25 percent to 50 percent of the loan amount. This change aims to help these veterans afford homes. Other veterans would continue to receive a 25 percent guarantee.

This bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make sure veterans clearly understand their rights when getting health care and benefits. It would ensure information is available everywhere, from VA offices to online tools, helping veterans get the care and support they deserve. This means veterans would have better access to information about their care options, privacy, and how to appeal decisions.

This bill would require the government's health watchdog to review HHS programs if payments to healthcare providers jump by 10% or more over a six-month period, compared to the prior six months. This means the Inspector General would start looking into sudden spending increases in these programs, which would add to their work and bring a closer look at providers.

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This bill would stop certain online platforms from studying kids under 13 for marketing. For teens aged 13 to 16, platforms would need a parent's permission first. This aims to give parents more say in how companies use their children's online information.

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