Luz M. Rivas

This bill would create a new tax credit for families who pay to make their homes safer or more accessible for an elderly or disabled relative living with them. It would help families cover costs like ramps or bathroom modifications. If passed, this credit would be available starting in 2027.

This bill would stop the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from carrying out an agreement. They signed this agreement on March 24, 2025. If this bill passes, the agreement's plans would not go forward.

This bill would create a new public online map. It would be called the "Environmental Justice Screening Tool" and run by the Environmental Protection Agency. This tool would help identify communities that face higher burdens from pollution, climate change, health issues, and economic or social challenges. This could potentially lead to more federal resources for them.

This bill would create a new grant program to help schools across the country offer computer science classes from pre-kindergarten through high school. It aims to ensure all students, especially those from underrepresented groups, have access to this education. Currently, many schools lack these programs, leaving students unprepared for future jobs.

This bill would create a new government commission focused on helping everyday Americans understand Artificial Intelligence. It would develop easy-to-understand materials in multiple languages. It would also create a national plan to teach people how to use AI safely and effectively, making sure everyone has access to this important information.

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This bill would make sure that immediate family members of people held in immigration detention get notified quickly if their loved one is moved to a new facility. The Department of Homeland Security would have to provide notice within 24 hours, including why the move happened and how to contact the new place.

This bill would make it easier for people to get job training in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). It would create a new grant program to support apprenticeship programs not run by four-year colleges. This means more opportunities for hands-on learning and career development in STEM fields.