Herbert C. Conaway, Jr.

Get Justice-Involved Veterans BACK HOME Act

This bill would help veterans who have been involved with the criminal justice system reintegrate into their communities by providing support services, housing assistance, and job training programs. The legislation aims to reduce recidivism among justice-involved veterans by addressing their unique needs, such as mental health treatment and substance abuse services related to military service. Veterans' Affairs and Judiciary committees will review the bill to determine how it fits within their respective areas of responsibility.

Mullica River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2026

The proposal would direct the federal government to study whether the Mullica River watershed in New Jersey should be officially protected as a wild and scenic river, a designation that would preserve its natural character and scenic qualities. If designated, the river would receive federal protection and management to maintain its environmental and recreational value. The study would help determine if the area meets the criteria for this special protection status.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish an opioid antagonist to a veteran without requiring a prescription or copayment.

The bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide opioid antagonists (medications that reverse opioid overdoses) to veterans at no cost and without needing a doctor's prescription. This change aims to make it easier for veterans struggling with opioid addiction to access life-saving overdose reversal medication quickly. The measure has been approved by a subcommittee and is moving forward for consideration by the full committee.

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive in Willingboro, New Jersey, as the "James A. Cotten Post Office".

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive in Willingboro, New Jersey, as the "James A. Cotten Post Office".

S.T.O.P. Illicit Vapes Act

This bill would increase penalties and enforcement against the illegal sale and distribution of vaping products, particularly those marketed to minors or containing banned substances. It aims to crack down on black market vape manufacturers and sellers through stricter criminal penalties and gives law enforcement agencies more tools to investigate and prosecute vape-related crimes. The legislation would affect retailers, online sellers, manufacturers, and anyone involved in distributing illegal vaping products.

Expanding Child Care Access Act of 2025

Expanding Child Care Access Act of 2025 This bill establishes a temporary (for seven years) refundable tax credit for certain expenses incurred to establish and operate a qualified family child care provider. (Conditions and limitations apply.) Under the bill, a qualified family child care provider is a child care provider that provides child care services at the taxpayer's primary residence for at least two children (other than the children of such taxpayer) for a significant portion of the tax year, receives compensation for such child care services, and is licensed or registered to provide such child care services by the state in which such services are provided. The bill allows a taxpayer that operates a qualified family child care provider to claim a tax credit of up to $5,000 for child care licensing fees; child care supplies (e.g., diapers, food, toys, and learning materials); liability insurance; fencing (including installation costs); outdoor playground equipment (including installation costs); furniture necessary to provide child care; the salary of an employee (other than the taxpayer); printers and computers; professional training required by the state for licensing or registration; and remediation or renovation of a primary residence to meet state licensing or registration requirements. The tax credit may only be claimed once and may not be claimed for expenses for which another tax deduction or tax credit is allowed. Finally, the bill requires the Internal Revenue Service to issue guidance on the tax credit, including guidance related to information reporting requirements.