NEWS: Sanders, Takano Introduce Legislation to Expand Overtime Pay to Nearly 30 Million Workers
eight percent of full-time salaried workers are eligible for overtime pay based on their salaries alone. This
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NEWS: Sanders, Omar, More Than 100 Colleagues Introduce Legislation to End Child Hunger Through Universal School Meals
Currently, only communities where 50% of children are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch may operate … summer meals program. This bill makes all communities eligible, regardless of income. Strengthening and expanding the Child
King, Colleagues Push Back Against Executive Order Positioning USPS as Elections Regulator
Participations Lists” that would determine which voters are eligible to receive and cast absentee ballots through the mail … directive would have a chilling effect on the eligibility of American voters to exercise their constitutional right
Veterans Committee Witnesses Support Senator King’s Mental Care Legislation
Congress spent weeks looking at who should be eligible for V.A. Benefits when they established the original … citizen who had served, that no longer was eligible for benefits. So what happened over time, those most
King, Murkowski Introduce Legislation to Strengthen American Fisheries
businesses. The legislation would also expand Farm Credit eligibility to businesses providing services to fisherman and fish processors
King, Curtis Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Administration to Reverse Course on New Policy Limiting Path to Homeownership
February 10, 2026, PN655, severely curtail program eligibility and make it more difficult for non-profit partners … applicants obtain decent, safe, and sanitary housing in eligible rural areas by providing payment assistance to increase
King, Murphy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Small Farmers from Financial Risk
over five years, and expand the eligible uses for these funds to include: soil health improvements, composting, implementing … efficient in the long term.” To be eligible forAgriculture Management Assistance Act,producers must: Senator King
Maine Delegation Urges Administration to Deliver “Targeted, Data-Driven” Economic Relief for State’s Blueberry, Potato, Apple Farmers
account for crop-specific production cycles, and expand eligibility where appropriate so that relief is both fair … account for crop-specific production cycles, and expand eligibility where appropriate so that relief is both fair
King Joins Bipartisan Letter to Support Low-Income, First-Generation Students
Department of Education shows that 73% of eligible Educational Opportunity Center participants applied for college admission. Unfortunately
Federal Funding Cut Off for CA High-Speed Rail Project
planned route. By permanently ending federal eligibility for the High-Speed Rail project, California’s share of federal
King Joins Senate Colleagues to Maintain Real-Time Postmarks for U.S. Postal Service
should be working to make voting easier for eligible voters, not harder. These changes will only increase … should be working to make voting easier for eligible voters, not harder. These changes will only increase
King Highlights Biddeford Resident, Former Air Force Bomber Pilot in New Episode of ‘Answering the Call’
time the Air Force announced women would be eligible to fly combat missions. During this time
ACA Tax Credit Solution Bill Emerges with Most Bipartisan Support
cracking down on Medicare Advantage waste, capping eligibility while protecting working-class recipients, and halting insurance fraud
King, Collins Urgently Request Certainty on Tariffs for Maine’s Forest Products Industry
believe that the forestry products industry should be eligible and included in any relief program. Maine’s mills … believe that the forestry products industry should be eligible and included in any relief program. Maine’s mills
King, Rounds Lead Bipartisan Push for Release of Visas to Support Small Businesses
they continue to work with the returning workers eligible under the parameters of the supplemental tranche
Bipartisan Bill to Protect Affordable Care Act Tax Credits Introduced
would crack down on Medicare Advantage waste, cap eligibility while protecting working-class recipients, and halt insurance fraud
NEWS: Sanders to Trump Administration: Do Not Make the Largest Social Security Cut in History
would either remove age as a factor in eligibility for Social Security disability benefits or increase it from
King and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Civics Education
programming for teachers and students—to be eligible for continued funding. The bill recognizes the importance of teaching
NEWS: Sanders Introduces Bill to Expand Early Learning for Working Class Families
Head Start to make sure it reaches every eligible young child, extend the length of programs so working
NEWS: Sanders Introduces Bill to Save Social Security from Trump, Musk Cuts
history — paying out every benefit owed to every eligible American on time and without delay for almost
NEWS: Sanders Demands Bipartisan Investigation into Firing of CDC Director
vaccines for the public… He has unilaterally narrowed eligibility for COVID vaccines approved by the FDA, despite
NEWS: Sanders Leads Bill to Reverse the Cuts Trump and Musk Made to Social Security and Protect Benefits
history — paying out every benefit owed to every eligible American on time and without delay for almost
MEDIA ADVISORY: Sanders, Colleagues, Advocates to Hold Press Call to Demand Congress Protect Social Security
paid out every benefit owed to every eligible American on time and without delay. Before it was signed
News: Sanders, 12 Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Ensure Americans Can Access Safety Net and Public Assistance Programs Without Unnecessary Red Tape
back to 1998 in order to restrict immigrants’ eligibility across a wide range of federal assistance programs — including … actions will have a chilling effect on otherwise eligible families, such as those with U.S. citizen children, lawful
How Seniors Benefit from the Budget Law
joint return. Seniors above that threshold will be eligible for a smaller, increased deduction. It’s estimated