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This bill would set aside $5.5 billion each budget year from 2027 to 2031 to repair and replace bridges across the country. It would also give local governments and regional planning groups more power to decide which transportation projects get funded, especially for local roads and bridges. This means more federal money would go directly to local needs and planning efforts.

This bill would change how certain energy assistance payments affect food benefits for families. Some households would need to receive at least $20 annually in energy help to qualify for a specific utility deduction. It would also clarify how state-level energy aid is counted for income and expenses when determining food benefit amounts.

This bill would make it easier for people in many rural areas to get home loans. It would expand the types of properties that can be financed to include small extra living spaces, and it would allow more towns to qualify for these loans by raising the population limit.

A new bill would ask the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study why families struggle to get federal child care help. The study would examine long wait lists, state income rules, and how inflation affects child care costs and access. This information would help Congress make future decisions.

This bill would let states provide more financial help to rural, small, and tribal communities for their water treatment systems. It sets new rules for how much money states can set aside from federal grants to help these communities afford wastewater and stormwater services, which could lower costs for residents.

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This bill would make sure you know if your customer service call is going overseas or if you're talking to a robot. It would also let you ask to speak with someone in the U.S. if the agent is overseas or an AI. Plus, companies that move call center jobs out of the U.S. would lose access to federal grants and loans.

This bill would require the Coast Guard to create a plan for building a new, powerful icebreaker for the Great Lakes. It also would start a five-year program to test how well current icebreaking keeps shipping lanes open. These changes aim to make sure vital waterways stay clear for businesses and communities.

This bill would make the Department of Defense share more information about its efforts to clean up 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) at military sites. It would require annual reports to Congress, a plan to speed up cleanups, and a public website. Communities near military bases would get regular updates on cleanup progress and spending.

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