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Inspired by Minnesotan, Phillips Amendment to Expand Access to Universal Changing Tables Set to Become Law in FAA Reauthorization

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dean Phillips voted to pass the bipartisan, bicameral Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024. The bill will be signed into law by President Biden and includes an amendment authored by Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) aimed at making travel more accessible for disabled Americans and their caretakers by requiring all medium and large…

Phillips Backs Medicare for All

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) signed on to H.R. 3421, Medicare for All. Inspired by conversations with small business owners and Minnesotans in his Common Ground Workshops, the move makes Phillips one of the leading moderate voices backing the legislation within the democratic party.  “We don’t have a health care system, we have a sick-care system,” said…

Phillips Introduces Bill to Expand First Responders’ Access to Health Care Coverage

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WASHINGTON, DC – After hearing from police, fire, and EMS professionals in Minnesota, Representative Dean Phillips (MN-03) introduced HR 6030 the Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act, a bicameral bill that fills a gap in coverage for retired first responders wishing to opt into Medicare starting at the age of 50. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced companion legislation…

WCCO: Maple Grove 7th grader on a mission to require medications list allergens

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A 7th grader in Maple Grove is on a mission to make a big change that could affect millions of Americans. Twelve-year-old Adina Togal has celiac disease, a condition where consuming any gluten can get her really sick. "I got sick at camp but I didn't realize me getting sick would be able to change 40 million people's lives," Adina Togal said. Two summers ago, Adina Togal was…

PHILLIPS LEADS THE WAY IN ENSURING EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Dean Phillips (MN-03) joined U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) in introducing the IDEA Full Funding Act. The bill is co-led in the House by Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), Joe Neguse (CO-02), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Pete Stauber (MN-08). This legislation would finally…

Inspired by Minnesota Girl's Allergy Scare, Phillips Introduces Bill to Require Allergen Labelling in Medication

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  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) introduced the bipartisan Allergen Disclosure In Non-Food Articles (ADINA) Act. The bill was named in honor of Adina Togal, an 11 year old from Minnesota, who was hospitalized after taking medication with undisclosed allergens. If enacted, the ADINA Act would amend the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require labeling of…

PHILLIPS, MINNESOTA ADVOCATES TEAM UP ON PLAN TO PROTECT WORKERS WHO DONATE BONE MARROW, STEM CELLS

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) unveiled his Life Saving Leave Act (H.R. 3024) for the 118th Congress. The bipartisan legislation, inspired by the Minnesota-based nonprofit, Be The Match, would reduce barriers that many workers face in accessing time off when they choose to save lives through stem cell and bone…

PHILLIPS UNVEILS FEDERAL NALOXONE IN SCHOOLS LEGISLATION

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Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN-03) and Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH-14) announced the introduction of their bipartisan bill, School Access to Naloxone Act (HR 3065). The legislation, modeled after the 2013 School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act which supported the rollout of EpiPens nationwide, would incentivize stocking and training on naloxone in…