Robert C. "Bobby" Scott

This bill would set aside billions of dollars for states to give grants to local school districts, helping them fix up old buildings, make schools more energy-efficient, and improve internet access for students. It would also bring back and expand a program that helps schools borrow money for these important projects. This means safer, healthier, and more modern learning environments for students and staff.

This bill would continue and update the rules for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Chesapeake Bay Office. It would create new programs focused on educating students and teachers about the Bay, restoring important habitats like oyster beds, and improving how scientists collect data. These changes aim to boost efforts to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem for everyone who lives near it.

This bill would significantly increase the fines companies pay for breaking laws related to child labor, worker safety, fair wages, and family leave. It would also create new penalties for unfair labor practices and ensure health plans provide equal mental health benefits. These changes aim to better protect workers and children by making violations more costly for employers.

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This bill would gradually stop allowing employers to pay people with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage. It would offer grants to states and businesses to help them switch to paying fair wages and support workers in integrated job settings. No new special certificates would be issued, and all existing ones would expire after four years.

This bill aims to make child care more affordable for families and expand access to free preschool. It would set aside money for states to help families pay for child care and to create universal preschool programs for 3- and 4-year-olds. Child care and preschool workers would also see increased wages, aiming for pay comparable to elementary school teachers.

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This bill would let individuals directly sue schools and other education programs that get federal money if they believe they've been harmed by unfair practices, even if there was no intent to discriminate. It would also require these schools to assign an employee to handle civil rights compliance and complaints.

This bill would create a new federal grant program called the Strength in Diversity Program. It would help publicly-funded early childhood, elementary, and secondary schools develop plans to increase racial and socioeconomic diversity. The goal is to address racial isolation and concentrated poverty, potentially improving student outcomes.

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