NDC Member Legislation
Davids Introduces Legislation to Increase Access to Reproductive Health Care Services
In light of the Dobbs decision, Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03) introduced H.R. 8424, the Expanding Access to Family Planning Act to increase access to birth control and reproductive health care services. Specifically, the legislation will fund the Title X Family Planning program over 10 years to provide comprehensive, confidential family planning and preventive health services, often to low-income or minority populations.
Kilmer Introduces Legislation to Establish a Work-Based Learning Grant Program
Rep. Derek Kilmer (WA-06) introduced H.R. 8363, the Earning Experience Act of 2022 to create a work-based learning opportunities pilot grant program. Specifically, the legislation will establish a grant program for institutions to develop work-based learning positions, focus on students with exceptional need, and identify in-demand industries and employers to partner with.
Trone Introduces Legislation to Ensure Individuals in Crisis Gain Access to Follow-Up Services
Rep. David Trone (MD-06) introduced H.R. 8391, the bipartisan Continuity in Necessary Evaluative Crisis Treatment (CONNECT) Act to connect individuals experiencing a behavioral or mental health crisis with follow-up services. Specifically, the bill authorizes $30 million to create a new grant program through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to support follow-up services including check-ins, outreach, and collaboration with support systems.
Blunt Rochester Introduces Legislation to Improve Air Quality Monitoring and Protect Frontline Communities
Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL) introduced H.R. 8352, the Public Health Air Quality Act of 2022 to require the EPA to implement immediate fenceline monitoring for toxic air pollutants at facilities contributing to high local cancer rates and other health threats from dangerous pollutants. Specifically, the ensures that fenceline and emission monitoring are core components of national emissions standards, requires a rapid expansion of the NAAQS, deploys new air quality sensors in communities, and directs the EPA to integrate the data they collect.
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