Sheldon Whitehouse

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This bill would set up a regular schedule for appointing Supreme Court justices. The President would name one new justice every two years. It would also change how the Court works. Only the 9 most recently appointed justices would hear most appeals, while all justices would still handle other types of cases. This aims to make the appointment process more predictable and define the roles of justices more clearly.

This bill would add a new tax for large companies if their highest-paid employee earns significantly more than their average worker. Currently, there isn't a specific federal tax on companies based on how much more their top executives make compared to other employees. This change aims to address what the bill calls 'excessively disparate wages' for chief executive officers.

This bill would create a new category in bankruptcy for people called "medically distressed debtors." These individuals would get special protections. For example, they could keep more of their home, avoid certain financial tests, and have their bankruptcy kept off credit reports. This aims to make it easier for people overwhelmed by medical bills to get a fresh start.

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