A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill addresses a wide variety of topics ranging from agriculture and healthcare to government ethics and infrastructure. It increases funding for farmers' markets, nursing workforce programs, and a CDC climate and health program. The legislation creates rules prohibiting House members from having sexual relationships with certain supervised staff. It also implements reporting requirements on foreign election threats, mandates baby changing tables on certain new Amtrak trains, and updates tax deduction limits for state and local taxes. Finally, the bill requires House committees to hold hearings on its implementation within one year of enactment.
Yes· 3 of 20
- Scored +5
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The bill supports Black Midwives Day and initiatives to address racial disparities in maternal health.
- Scored +5
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The bill supports the recognition of Black Midwives Day and initiatives to address racial disparities in maternal health.
- Scored +4
Would women be better off under this?
The bill supports maternal health, midwifery, and access to contraceptives.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Does this change how police departments operate?
The bill penalizes states that do not restrict the use of restraints on pregnant individuals in prison with a 25 percent reduction in grant funding.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 101 increases funding for the Farmers' Market and Local Food Promotion Program to $100,000,000 for fiscal years 2019 through 2026, which may help local farmers and communities expand access to fresh food.
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Section 201 appropriates $610,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 for Nursing Workforce Development programs, which can help train more healthcare workers.
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Section 601 provides $110,000,000 annually starting in fiscal year 2026 for the CDC Climate and Health program, which helps state and local governments prepare for the public health impacts of climate change.
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Section 1901 requires newly purchased Amtrak passenger trains to include baby changing tables in at least one restroom per car, making travel more convenient for parents.
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Section 2001 ensures that enrolled veterans can elect to receive a full-year supply of prescribed contraceptive products, improving access to necessary medications.
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Section 2101 raises the limitation on the deduction for certain state and local taxes for individuals, potentially lowering the tax burden for taxpayers filing joint returns.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 1301 decreases Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant Program funding by 25 percent for any State that does not have laws restricting the use of restraints on pregnant individuals in prison, which could reduce overall law enforcement or criminal justice funding for non-compliant states regardless of other local program successes.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill supports Black Midwives Day and initiatives to address racial disparities in maternal health. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill allows veterans to elect to fill contraceptive prescriptions as a full-year supply. Would women be better off under this? — The bill supports maternal health, midwifery, and access to contraceptives. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — The bill authorizes assistance for LGBTQI+ people internationally. Would children be better off under this? — The bill mandates baby changing tables on Amtrak trains. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill increases funding for local food promotion through farmers' markets. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill increases the limitation on deductions for certain state and local taxes.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — The bill increases the deduction limitation for certain state and local taxes to $15,000 for individuals and $30,000 for joint returns. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill increases funding for farmers' markets and local food promotion. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill increases funding for the Farmers' Markets and Local Food Promotion Program.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill provides $610,000,000 for nursing workforce development and encourages expanded midwifery access. Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — The bill encourages the authorization or reauthorization of funding for Medicaid coverage of midwifery care. Does this put more money into medical research? — The bill authorizes funding for the Climate and Health program.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill establishes a program for the reduction or elimination of disposable plastic products in national parks. Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The bill mandates the installation of baby changing tables on Amtrak passenger rail trains.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill establishes a pilot program for training officials on security vulnerability and terrorism risk assessments for critical infrastructure. Does this send more money or help to other countries? — The bill authorizes the Secretary of State to provide assistance to prevent and respond to violence against LGBTQI+ people internationally.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill authorizes up to $110,000,000 for the Climate and Health program.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires several reports to be made publicly available, including those for the Secretary of Agriculture and the DHS.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill supports the recognition of Black Midwives Day and initiatives to address racial disparities in maternal health. Does this change how police departments operate? — The bill penalizes states that do not restrict the use of restraints on pregnant individuals in prison with a 25 percent reduction in grant funding.
- 7/28/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 7/21/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, Ethics, Agriculture, Ways and Means, Armed Services, the Budget, Education and Workforce, Rules, Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, House Administration, Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Natural Resources, Oversight and Government Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Small Business, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House
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