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A new bipartisan bill aims to double the immediate payment to Gold Star families from $100,000 to $200,000, the first increase in over 20 years. The legislation also includes automatic cost-of-living adjustments to keep pace with inflation.
A new bipartisan bill aims to cap insulin costs at $35 per month for millions with private insurance, building on Medicare protections already in place. The legislation also tackles pharmacy middlemen and aims to boost competition for the life-saving drug. ##
Four senators from both parties are pushing legislation to cap insulin costs at $35 per month for millions of Americans with private insurance. The bill also includes a pilot program to help uninsured patients access affordable insulin.
A bipartisan bill could finally establish a federal Office of Men's Health after 25 years of failed attempts. With lives on the line and $300 billion in costs, both parties are backing a solution modeled after the successful women's health offices.
The House passed groundbreaking boxing legislation that could transform the sport by allowing UFC-style promotion while strengthening fighter safety and pay. Named after the legendary champion, the bipartisan bill now heads to the Senate.
Hundreds of Nigerian women gathered peacefully at the National Assembly to push for a groundbreaking bill that would guarantee female representation in government. If passed, the legislation could transform one of Africa's lowest rates of women in parliament into a model for gender inclusion.
A bipartisan bill could make it easier for volunteer first responders to buy homes in the communities they serve. The legislation tackles a growing problem: volunteers can't afford to live where they're needed most.
Two senators from opposite parties just teamed up to protect free speech online. Their new bill would let Americans sue if the government pressures tech companies to remove content.
Bipartisan legislation introduced by veteran senators would create a dedicated office to bring emerging mental health therapies, including psychedelics, to veterans struggling with PTSD and depression. The bill sets up infrastructure now so veterans can access innovative treatments the moment they receive FDA approval.
A bipartisan bill reauthorizing critical ALS research funding moved forward in Congress, championed by advocates including the late actor Eric Dane and a patient who's lived eight years beyond his six-month prognosis. The legislation supports development of investigational drugs and clinical trials that could finally crack this devastating disease.
Former Ghanaian legislator Kojo Adu-Asare survived a six-year battle with kidney failure thanks to leaders from across the political divide who refused to let party lines dictate compassion. His story of survival and gratitude is inspiring better health awareness across Ghana.
Former NFL star Tim Tebow testified before Congress urging passage of bipartisan legislation that could rescue tens of thousands of children trapped in online sexual exploitation. The Renewed Hope Act would fund specialized teams to identify and save victims whose abuse images circulate online.
Four Republican lawmakers introduced a bill to reverse cuts to renewable energy tax credits that killed $34.8 billion in clean energy projects last year. The bipartisan-backed legislation aims to bring stability back to the solar, wind, and hydrogen industries.
Republicans and Democrats are finding unexpected common ground on America's energy future. The surge in AI-powered data centers is forcing both parties to rethink how the nation powers its communities.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers just introduced groundbreaking legislation to create the first modern federal safety standards for e-bikes in over 20 years. The Safe SPEEDS Act could replace confusing state-by-state rules with clear national guidelines that protect riders while supporting clean transportation.
A Hawaii state representative just earned national recognition for her work making electric vehicles more accessible to everyday families. Rep. Nicole Lowen's policy wins show how smart legislation can help people save money while protecting the planet.
Ghana just opened the doors to legal education for thousands of aspiring lawyers who were previously locked out. After years of frustration over limited spots at the country's single law school, a new reform lets universities across Ghana train professional lawyers.
Affordable solar panels you can plug into any wall outlet are sweeping America after proving wildly popular in Europe. Six states have already passed laws to make these $400 devices accessible to renters and homeowners alike.
Congress introduced bipartisan legislation giving artists legal power to sue when AI copies their distinctive style for profit. The CREATOR Act targets bad actors while raising questions about enforceability.
For the first time ever, a college sports bill has passed through committee, moving closer to protecting 500,000 college athletes across America. The bipartisan Protect College Sports Act cleared a major hurdle with a 19-9 vote, even as the nation's two wealthiest athletic conferences pushed back.
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