Legislative Activity
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The "Due Process Continuity of Care Act" enables states to provide Medicaid coverage for individuals awaiting charges in medical institutions and supports states in planning and expanding healthcare access for this population.
Sylvester Turner
Representative
TX
Sylvester Turner
Representative
TX
The "Due Process Continuity of Care Act" aims to provide Medicaid coverage for individuals in custody awaiting charges in a medical institution, removing the existing inmate limitation on benefits. It authorizes the Secretary to award planning grants to states to support providing Medicaid assistance to eligible individuals and to prepare an application that meets specific requirements. The Act requires states to develop plans for assessing health treatment needs, increasing healthcare provider participation, and ensuring quality of care for patients in custody. It allocates $50,000,000 for these planning grants.
This bill establishes a voluntary on-the-job training program to prepare Department of Homeland Security employees for internal cybersecurity roles.
Sylvester Turner
Representative
TX
Sylvester Turner
Representative
TX
The DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training Program Act establishes a voluntary initiative to train existing Department of Homeland Security employees for specialized cybersecurity roles within the agency. By leveraging established frameworks and hands-on instruction, the program aims to bridge internal skill gaps and fill critical cybersecurity vacancies. The bill also mandates seven years of oversight and reporting to ensure the program effectively develops and retains a qualified federal workforce.