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US HR626

US HR626
Breaking the Gridlock Act


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Introduced
01/30/2023
In Committee
12/17/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To advance commonsense policy priorities.

AI Summary

This bill, the Breaking the Gridlock Act, aims to advance several policy priorities: It establishes a Federal Task Force to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, which will identify and disseminate information on federal resources and best practices to help older relative caregivers meet the needs of the children in their care and maintain their own well-being. The bill also modifies the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to enhance community resilience and earthquake early warning capabilities, improve interagency coordination, and increase funding for various earthquake research, preparedness, and mitigation efforts. Additionally, the bill renames the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012 as the Representative Louise McIntosh Slaughter Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act, and includes provisions related to small business loans, tax refunds for certain veterans, and a nonprofit security grant program. The bill also requires hearings on its implementation and includes supplemental appropriations for telehealth assistance in skilled nursing facilities.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry, Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 12/17/2024)

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