Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]
Democrat · MO · 9 bills sponsored
Reentry Resource Guide Act of 2026
# Reentry Resource Guide Act of 2026 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Reentry Resource Guide Act of 2026 would require the creation of a comprehensive resource guide to help formerly incarcerated individuals successfully return to society after their release from prison. The guide would compile information about available support services and programs designed to assist with challenges like finding employment, securing housing, accessing healthcare, and obtaining education or job training. **Who It Affects** This bill primarily affects people who have been released from federal or state prisons and are attempting to reintegrate into their communities. It may also benefit reentry service providers, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies that work with this population. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. As of now, it remains in the early stages of the legislative process and has not been passed into law.
Prison Libraries Act of 2026
# Prison Libraries Act of 2026 - Summary **What It Does:** The Prison Libraries Act of 2026 would establish or improve library services in federal and state prisons across the United States. While the bill's specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, legislation of this type typically aims to ensure incarcerated individuals have access to books, educational materials, legal resources, and other reading materials. The bill would likely set standards for library collections and funding to support these services in correctional facilities. **Who It Affects:** This bill would directly affect incarcerated individuals in federal and state prisons, as well as prison administrators and staff who manage library programs. It could also impact state budgets and the federal government, depending on what funding mechanisms the bill includes. **Current Status:** As of the information provided, the Prison Libraries Act of 2026 is in committee review (HR 7247, 119th Congress). This means it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D-Missouri).
SPUR Housing Act
# SPUR Housing Act Summary I don't have access to the specific details of HR 6737 (SPUR Housing Act) to provide you with accurate information about its provisions, who it affects, and what it would do if passed. Congressional bill summaries require precise details about proposed changes to law, funding mechanisms, and affected groups that I cannot reliably provide without access to the full text or official summaries. **What I'd recommend:** - Visit **Congress.gov** and search "HR 6737" for the full bill text and official summaries - Check the **House clerk's website** for current committee status - Look for fact sheets from Rep. Cleaver's office or relevant advocacy organizations If you can provide the bill's key provisions or a link to its text, I'd be happy to help summarize it in plain language.
Innovation Fund Act
# Innovation Fund Act Summary I appreciate your request, but I'm unable to provide a detailed summary because the bill information you've provided is incomplete. The listing shows only basic metadata (bill number, sponsor, status, and title) without access to the actual text, provisions, or legislative details that would allow me to explain what the bill would do. To get an accurate plain-language summary, I'd recommend: - **Congress.gov**: Search "HR 5938" for the full bill text and summary - **House Clerk's website**: For official legislative information - **Sponsor's office**: Rep. Cleaver's website often has bill summaries If you can share the bill text or a summary document, I'd be happy to break down its key provisions, who it affects, and what it would do in accessible language.
Protect Our TEETH Act
# Protect Our TEETH Act Summary Unfortunately, I don't have access to the detailed text or specific provisions of HR 4556 (the Protect Our TEETH Act) to provide you with an accurate summary. While I can see it's a House bill sponsored by Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) currently in committee, I cannot reliably tell you what it would actually do without access to the bill's full language. **To get accurate information, I'd recommend:** - Visiting Congress.gov and searching "HR 4556" for the full bill text - Checking the bill's summary section, which breaks down key provisions - Reading the sponsor's official statement about the bill's purpose This approach will ensure you get factual, complete information rather than my speculation about what "TEETH" might stand for or what the bill contains.
Community Paramedicine Act of 2025
# Community Paramedicine Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Community Paramedicine Act of 2025 would establish or expand programs that allow paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to provide healthcare services beyond traditional emergency response. Instead of only responding to 911 calls, community paramedicine programs would enable these trained professionals to conduct preventive care visits, manage chronic illnesses, and address health issues in people's homes or community settings. This approach aims to reduce unnecessary emergency room visits and hospitalizations by addressing health problems earlier. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill would primarily affect paramedics, EMTs, and the communities they serve. It would likely impact how emergency medical services are funded and structured, potentially requiring changes to training requirements and scope of practice. The legislation could benefit patients with chronic conditions, low-income communities, and areas with limited healthcare access by providing more frequent health monitoring and preventive services. Insurance companies and healthcare systems may also be affected, as community paramedicine could reduce costs by preventing costly emergency care. **Current Status** As of now, the bill remains in committee and has not been voted on by the full House. It was introduced by Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) and is still in the early stages of the legislative process.
Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Act of 2025
# Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Act of 2025 would establish or expand a federal program aimed at improving distressed neighborhoods and housing communities. Based on the bill's title, it likely builds on the existing "Choice Neighborhoods" model—a HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development) program that provides grants to help revitalize struggling neighborhoods by replacing or rehabilitating public housing and mixed-income housing developments. The specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, but such bills typically focus on funding, eligibility requirements, and program guidelines for community improvement projects. **Who It Affects and Current Status** This bill would primarily affect residents of low-income neighborhoods, local housing authorities, and community development organizations seeking federal funding for housing and neighborhood revitalization projects. It was introduced by Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Missouri) and is currently in committee review, meaning it hasn't advanced to a full House vote yet. At this stage, the bill is being studied and debated before any potential floor action. *Note: For specific program details, funding amounts, or exact provisions, you would need to review the full bill text on Congress.gov.*
American Housing and Economic Mobility Act of 2025
# American Housing and Economic Mobility Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill aims to address housing affordability and availability by providing federal grants and funding to help more Americans—especially lower-income individuals—buy homes or access affordable rentals. It would give money to state and local governments to remove obstacles to building affordable housing, help homeowners struggling with underwater mortgages (owing more than their home is worth), support construction of affordable rental properties, and provide grants to first-time homebuyers. The bill also funds rural housing programs and includes changes to estate taxes that would increase the tax rate on large inheritances. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects lower-income individuals and first-generation homebuyers seeking to purchase their first homes, renters at risk of displacement, and communities with housing shortages. It also impacts state and local governments that would receive grants to address housing barriers, and potentially wealthy individuals through proposed estate tax changes. **Current Status** The bill (HR 2038) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D-Missouri) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.
Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2025
# Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2025 aims to expand housing options and affordability for vulnerable populations. Based on its subject areas, the bill would likely increase funding for affordable housing programs, strengthen protections for tenants, improve housing standards, and enhance support for specific groups including people with disabilities, veterans, Native Americans, and homeless individuals. It would also establish Congressional oversight mechanisms to monitor how housing programs operate and spend federal money. **Who It Affects:** This bill would impact low-income renters and homebuyers, veterans seeking affordable housing, people with disabilities, homeless populations, Native American communities, and landlords operating in the affordable housing sector. State and local housing authorities would also be affected through changes to program requirements and funding. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Missouri) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. To become law, it must pass through committee review, receive a House vote, pass the Senate, and be signed by the President. No timeline for action has been established.