Gabe Vasquez

This bill would set new rules for how hospitals handle financial aid and medical debt. It would protect patients from aggressive collection tactics like wage garnishment and home liens. It also sets aside $100 million for a program to help eligible people pay off their medical debt.

This bill would let veterans get food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) without a work requirement. Right now, veterans must meet this requirement to get SNAP benefits. This change would help veterans get food support more easily.

The Waste Heat to Wattage Act of 2026 would let businesses count energy recovered from waste heat or pressure as a renewable energy source. This change would update a 2002 farm law, potentially making these businesses eligible for programs or incentives tied to renewable energy.

This bill would require the government's watchdog, the Comptroller General, to study how federal, state, local, and Tribal agencies use drones. The report would also look at how these agencies counter drone threats and protect privacy. This information could lead to new rules for safer drone use and better privacy for Americans.

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This bill would create new programs to help protect young people from being recruited by cartels and other criminal groups. It would start an informational campaign for middle and high school students living near the U.S.-Mexico border. It would also set up a national plan to stop this recruitment. Money from the Department of Justice's asset forfeiture fund would pay for these efforts.

This bill would increase penalties for certain crimes involving children if committed near schools or playgrounds. It would also raise the maximum fines for fentanyl trafficking. Additionally, it would require federal border agencies to share more information with state and local police near U.S. land borders.

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