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The "Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act" ensures veterans do not overpay for contraception, aligning their costs with what the Secretary pays or providing it without cost-sharing if required by the Public Health Service Act.
Julia Brownley
Representative
CA
Julia Brownley
Representative
CA
The Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act ensures veterans do not pay more for contraception than the Secretary of Veterans Affairs pays for the medication. Additionally, it eliminates copayments for contraceptive items if health insurance coverage is required without cost-sharing under the Public Health Service Act.
The "Manatee Protection Act of 2025" designates the West Indian manatee as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act, providing it with increased protections. This requires the Secretary of the Interior to include the West Indian manatee on the endangered species list.
Vern Buchanan
Representative
FL
Vern Buchanan
Representative
FL
The "Manatee Protection Act of 2025" designates the West Indian manatee as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, requiring its inclusion on the endangered species list. This action provides increased protections and conservation efforts for the manatee population.
The Washington, D.C. Admission Act provides for the admission of the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth into the Union while establishing a reduced federal Capital district and outlining the legal framework for the transition.
Eleanor Norton
Representative
DC
Eleanor Norton
Representative
DC
The Washington, D.C. Admission Act proposes admitting the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth into the Union, while maintaining a reduced federal district to serve as the nation’s capital. The bill establishes a comprehensive framework for the transition, including the election of congressional representatives, the transfer of local government authority, and the gradual shift of federal responsibilities to the new state. This legislation aims to grant D.C. residents full voting representation in Congress while ensuring the continued security and operation of the federal seat of government.