Kim Schrier

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a public awareness campaign with respect to screening for type 1 diabetes, and for other purposes.

The government would fund and run a public awareness campaign to educate Americans about screening for type 1 diabetes, a condition where the body's immune system attacks cells that produce insulin. This campaign would help people understand the signs of type 1 diabetes and the importance of early detection, potentially affecting patients, families, and healthcare providers who work with diabetic patients. The bill is currently under review by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2026

Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2026 This bill expands vaccination programs and coverage for children under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Specifically, the bill expands and otherwise modifies the Vaccines for Children Program, which provides free vaccinations to individuals 18 years of age or younger who are uninsured or underinsured (i.e., with limited or no insurance for vaccines), are eligible for Medicaid, or are American Indians or Alaskan Natives. The bill expands the program to include children enrolled in CHIP. The Government Accountability Office must report on the related effects of the bill's changes. The bill also temporarily requires payments under Medicaid and CHIP for vaccine administration and counseling services for children to be made at a rate that is no less than the rate under Medicare for equivalent services. It also increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for states that conduct culturally appropriate outreach regarding the benefits of vaccinations for children.

Permanent Housing Affordability Act

This bill would encourage and support alternative homeownership models where multiple people or organizations share ownership and equity in a home, rather than one person owning it outright. The legislation aims to make homeownership more accessible and affordable by allowing people to build ownership stakes gradually or collectively, which could help lower-income families and first-time homebuyers enter the housing market. The bill has been sent to committees that handle financial services and government oversight to determine what changes to federal law or programs might be needed to make these shared ownership arrangements easier.

RNGR Support Act of 2026

The bill would provide financial support and resources to rangeland managers and agricultural operations that depend on grazing lands, likely through grants, loans, or technical assistance programs. It aims to help farmers and ranchers maintain sustainable grazing practices while dealing with challenges like drought, land management costs, or conservation requirements. The measure would primarily benefit livestock producers and rural communities that rely on rangelands for their operations.

Know Before You Drive Act

This bill would require used car dealers to disclose a vehicle's complete history and condition to buyers before purchase, including information about past accidents, repairs, and title problems. The requirement aims to help consumers make informed decisions and protect them from unknowingly buying damaged or unsafe vehicles. Used car buyers and dealers would be the main groups affected by these new transparency rules.

Capping Costs for Consumers Act of 2026

This bill would limit how much patients have to pay out of their own pockets for health care services and medications. It likely aims to reduce the financial burden on consumers by capping costs like deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance that people pay when they visit doctors or buy prescriptions. The proposal affects patients, insurance companies, and healthcare providers by potentially changing how much individuals must contribute to their own medical care.

Partnerships for Agricultural Climate Action Act

The legislation would create partnerships between the federal government and farmers to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve soil health on agricultural land. Farmers participating in these programs would receive financial support and technical assistance for adopting climate-friendly practices like cover cropping, reduced tillage, and rotational grazing. The bill aims to help agriculture become more sustainable while supporting rural communities and landowners in addressing climate change.

EAT Healthy Foods from Local Farmers Act

The proposal would create programs to help low-income families buy fresh produce and other healthy foods directly from local farmers, potentially through expanded voucher systems or subsidies at farmers markets. It aims to improve nutrition for struggling households while supporting small-scale farmers in their communities. The bill is currently being reviewed by a congressional subcommittee focused on nutrition and agricultural issues.

Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Amendments of 2025

This bill would modify how the federal government finances water infrastructure projects, likely making it easier or cheaper for states and cities to borrow money for drinking water systems, wastewater treatment plants, and flood control projects. The changes could affect communities across the country that need to upgrade aging water pipes and treatment facilities, as well as the companies that build and maintain this infrastructure. The bill is still in early stages and has been sent to a congressional subcommittee for review.

Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act

Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act This bill directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to report annually to Congress on the status of the relicensing process for each application for a renewed hydropower dam license.

National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025

National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior to increase the number and size of prescribed fires conducted on federal lands. For 10 years, Interior and USDA must annually conduct prescribed fires on federal land so that the total acreage where prescribed fires are conducted is 10% greater than the previous fiscal year. Interior and USDA must establish a collaborative prescribed fire program to provide financial assistance to eligible entities to conduct prescribed fires in priority landscapes. Interior and USDA may enter into cooperative agreements or contracts with states, Indian tribes, counties, municipal governments, fire districts, nongovernmental organizations, or private entities to coordinate prescribed fires on federal land. Interior and USDA must expand employment opportunities for prescribed fire practitioners, including by expanding hazard pay, supporting underrepresented groups, and establishing additional training centers. To address the public health and safety risk of the expanded use of prescribed fire, the Environmental Protection Agency must coordinate with state, tribal, and local air quality agencies to support the environmental review of wildland fires.

Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2025

This bill would make it easier for people with diabetes to access training programs that teach them how to manage their condition on their own, likely by expanding insurance coverage or Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement for these educational services. The goal is to help more diabetes patients learn practical skills like blood sugar monitoring and medication management without facing financial barriers. This would primarily benefit people with diabetes and their healthcare providers, while potentially reducing long-term complications and healthcare costs.

Kids’ Access to Primary Care Act of 2025

Kids' Access to Primary Care Act of 2025 This bill modifies payments for Medicaid primary care services. Specifically, the bill applies a Medicare payment rate floor to Medicaid primary care services that are provided after the date of enactment of the bill and extends the payment rate to additional types of practitioners (e.g., obstetricians). The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must conduct a study on the number of children enrolled in Medicaid, the number of providers receiving payment for primary care services, and associated payment rates before and after the bill's implementation.

Forest Data Modernization Act of 2025

Forest Data Modernization Act of 2025 This bill directs the Forest Service to expand and update its Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program. Under the existing program, the Forest Service collects, analyzes, and reports on information about the condition of forest resources in the United States, such as data concerning wildfires or other forest management issues. The bill directs FIA to include forest carbon in its inventory. The bill also requires FIA's strategic plan to include a detailed description of the organization and procedures necessary to (1) understand and report on changes in land cover and use, and (2) evaluate carbon-related data variables. FIA must update the strategic plan within six months and every five years thereafter. Among other items, the first update must include (1) a plan to implement nationally consistent data collection protocols and procedures; and (2) a plan to expand current data collection, further integrate remote sensing technology, or both. FIA must also prepare and publish a compilation of certain forest statistics every two years. Additionally, the bill requires FIA to continue (1) the Timber Products Output survey, and (2) the National Woodland Owner Survey. To provide data consistency, FIA must include a clear definition of forest when reporting data. Finally, FIA (1) must also establish an office, a data platform, or both to process and respond to complex data requests submitted by external organizations; and (2) may impose fees on the organizations submitting the requests.