Legislative Activity
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The Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act mandates comprehensive, no-cost tobacco cessation services, including counseling and medication, in Medicaid and CHIP, supported by enhanced federal funding for five years.
Lisa Blunt Rochester
Senator
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Lisa Blunt Rochester
Senator
DE
The Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act mandates that Medicaid and CHIP programs comprehensively cover counseling and prescription drugs for tobacco cessation, aligning with established clinical guidelines. This coverage must be provided without any patient cost-sharing, such as copayments or deductibles. To encourage immediate adoption, the federal government will temporarily boost funding to 90% for these services and related state outreach campaigns for five years. Furthermore, the bill prohibits requiring prior authorization for tobacco cessation medications under both programs.
The Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Act of 2025 establishes a competitive grant program to revitalize severely distressed neighborhoods by funding comprehensive transformation plans focused on housing, economic opportunity, and supportive services.
Lisa Blunt Rochester
Senator
DE
Lisa Blunt Rochester
Senator
DE
The Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Act of 2025 establishes a competitive grant program managed by the Secretary of HUD to revitalize severely distressed neighborhoods marked by extreme poverty. Grantees must submit comprehensive transformation plans focused on improving housing, fostering economic self-sufficiency, and coordinating community services. A core requirement of the Act is the one-for-one replacement of any public or assisted housing units demolished as part of the revitalization effort. The law also mandates robust resident involvement and guarantees displaced residents the right to return to the newly developed housing.
The Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 establishes a discretionary Partial Claim Program allowing the VA to cover a portion of a veteran's mortgage debt to prevent or resolve default on a VA-guaranteed loan.
Lisa Blunt Rochester
Senator
DE
Lisa Blunt Rochester
Senator
DE
The Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 establishes a new Partial Claim Program allowing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to step in and cover a portion of a veteran's mortgage debt to prevent or resolve default on a VA-guaranteed loan. Under this program, veterans agree to repay the interest-free VA-purchased debt later, while the VA secures a secondary lien on the property. The legislation also outlines specific responsibilities for lenders and establishes civil penalties for fraudulent activity related to this new default prevention tool.
The Clean Slate Act of 2025 establishes automatic and petition-based sealing of certain federal criminal and arrest records for individuals who have completed their sentences for nonviolent offenses or were never convicted.
Lisa Blunt Rochester
Senator
DE
Lisa Blunt Rochester
Senator
DE
The Clean Slate Act of 2025 establishes new federal procedures for automatically sealing certain criminal and arrest records one year after sentence completion, particularly for nonviolent marijuana offenses or cases resulting in acquittal. It also creates a judicial process allowing individuals convicted of other nonviolent offenses to petition the court to seal their records after meeting specific criteria. This legislation aims to protect sealed records from general disclosure while maintaining access for law enforcement and national security purposes.
This Act establishes a pilot program for State nursing workforce centers to analyze data, address shortages, and improve nurse recruitment and retention through federal grants.
Lisa Blunt Rochester
Senator
DE
Lisa Blunt Rochester
Senator
DE
The National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2025 establishes a new framework to strengthen the nursing workforce by creating a two-year pilot program for State and regional nursing workforce centers. These centers will receive federal grants to analyze workforce data, study education capacity, and develop strategies to recruit and retain nurses. The bill also enhances federal support for health workforce analysis centers to provide technical assistance and research specifically focused on nursing needs and shortages.
The Housing Supply Frameworks Act directs the federal government to create guidelines for state and local governments to reform restrictive zoning rules to increase housing supply for all income levels.
Lisa Blunt Rochester
Senator
DE
Lisa Blunt Rochester
Senator
DE
The Housing Supply Frameworks Act aims to address the severe national housing shortage by encouraging states and localities to reform restrictive zoning and land-use regulations. It directs the federal government to develop and publish best-practice guidelines for updating state and local zoning frameworks to promote housing construction across all income levels. The bill also establishes reporting requirements to track the adoption of these new guidelines and authorizes funding for the Act's implementation.