US Representative

Eleanor Norton Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Session

Cosponsor of Legislation

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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB403

Introduced
1/14/25  
Refer
1/14/25  
Preventing Our Next Natural Disaster ActThis bill modifies the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).Specifically, the billincreases the amount that may be set aside from FEMA's Disaster Relief Fund for BRIC from 6% to 15% of certain disaster grant amounts;authorizes FEMA to set aside 2% from the BRIC 15% set-aside for assistance with community planning and capacity building;provides a 90% federal cost share for BRIC grants to environmental justice communities, and increases the maximum number of people in small impoverished communities, which are also eligible for the 90% BRIC federal cost share; andauthorizes FEMA to develop guidance regarding how to incorporate climate change into the National Risk Index, benefit-cost analyses, and improved codes, specifications, and standards to address natural hazards.FEMA mustprioritize BRIC assistance for high hazard risk communities, environmental justice communities, communities with low tax revenue base per capita, and communities with a low rate of code adoption and enforcement and infrastructure maintenance expenditures;provide community outreach on project planning and grant administration; andestablish a central federal database to consolidate funding data collected by all local, state, and federal agencies involved in post-disaster response and pre-disaster mitigation spending and categorize the data by type of project, funding source, and hazard types using a user-friendly database and interactive map.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB409

Introduced
1/15/25  
Supporting Transit Commutes Act This bill provides employers a tax deduction for certain transportation fringe benefits given to employees.Under the bill, employers may deduct costs for providing employees transportation in a commuter highway vehicle (e.g., van pool) between the employee’s home and place of work or a transit pass. The amount of the deduction cannot exceed the aggregate exclusion amount for such fringe benefits ($325 per month per employee in 2025 and adjusted annually). Further, under the bill, the deduction cannot exceed 50% of such amount for transportation fringe benefits provided under a salary reduction agreement.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB492

Introduced
1/16/25  
Saving the Civil Service Act
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB51

Introduced
1/3/25  
Washington, D.C. Admission Act

Original Cosponsor of Legislation

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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB430

Introduced
1/15/25  
SALT Deductibility Act Securing Access to Lower Taxes by ensuring Deductibility Act
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB484

Introduced
1/16/25  
Refer
1/16/25  
Refer
2/14/25  
Food Deserts Act This bill establishes a grant program within the Department of Agriculture to reduce food deserts. Under the program, grants are provided to states for revolving funds that support the establishment and operation of grocery stores in underserved communities. Underserved communities are communities that have (1) limited access to affordable, healthy foods, including fresh fruits and vegetables, in grocery retail stores or farmer-to-consumer direct markets; and (2) a high rate of hunger, a high rate of food insecurity, or a high poverty rate.The bill requires states to use such funds for loans that support grocery stores in underserved communities, including for opening a store (excluding new construction), or supporting an existing store.In order to qualify for loans, grocery stores must meet criteria enumerated in the bill. For example, grocery stores must (1) emphasize unprocessed, healthful foods; (2) provide staple foods and a variety of raw fruits and vegetables; and (3) charge affordable prices at or below market values.Further, states must prioritize loan applications from entities that meet criteria related tohiring workers from the underserved community,providing classes or educational information about a healthful diet,sourcing food from local urban farms and gardens, anddemonstrating existing supply chain relationships in the grocery industry.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB485

Introduced
1/16/25  
Muhammad Ali Congressional Gold Medal Act
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB486

Introduced
1/16/25  
Young Americans Financial Literacy Act
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB493

Introduced
1/16/25  
FAIR Act Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB500

Introduced
1/16/25  
Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2025This bill allows for Medicare coverage of hearing aids and related examinations.The Government Accountability Office must study programs that provide assistance for hearing aids and related examinations for individuals with hearing loss.