Peter Welch

This bill would make the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) process for approving new aircraft and aviation technology more transparent and predictable. It would set clear timelines and rules for how the FAA reviews new designs, helping companies develop innovations like advanced air mobility faster. This aims to keep the U.S. a leader in aviation.

This bill would renew a federal grant program that helps rural areas develop their economies. It would set aside $50 million each year for five years. This would make sure smaller towns get a bigger share of the money. It would also allow grants to support a wider variety of local businesses and projects.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would update its process for approving new aircraft designs. This would help companies developing new aviation technologies, like advanced drones or flying taxis, get their products certified more quickly and predictably. The goal is to keep the U.S. a leader in aviation innovation.

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This bill would let Medicare cover ambulance services provided at the scene of an emergency, even if the patient isn't taken to a hospital. This means people on Medicare would get help paying for on-scene care, and ambulance services would get paid for that care starting January 1, 2027.

This bill would create a new "Opportunities in Organic program" to help farmers switch to organic farming and expand their organic businesses. It would offer financial aid for certification, direct funding for farm improvements, and technical advice. The program would also aim to strengthen the entire organic food supply chain across the country.

This bill would change how certain income is counted for people receiving food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It would move up the date when some cost-of-living adjustments are excluded from income. It would also stop counting specific supplementary payments from a Social Security program. This could help more people qualify for SNAP or receive higher benefits.

This bill would help developing countries reduce their debt to the U.S. This would let them better prepare for and recover from extreme weather and climate disasters. It would also push for global financial groups to offer more debt relief and create a climate insurance program.

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This bill would require all states to use ranked choice voting for federal elections, including for Senator and Representative, starting in 2030. Voters would rank candidates by preference on their ballots, and separate runoff elections would no longer happen. States would receive federal money to help pay for setting up this new system.

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