Senate Resolution 209 commends Southeastern Louisiana University (SLU) on its centennial anniversary and recognizes its contributions to Louisiana and the United States. The resolution highlights SLU's history, growth, academic achievements, and impact on the community. It acknowledges the university's dedication …
Senate Resolution 211 designates May 10, 2025, as "World Migratory Bird Day." The resolution highlights the ecological and economic importance of migratory birds and the threats they face. It encourages public awareness and conservation efforts.
H.R.3284 aims to increase transparency and accountability regarding foreign gifts to US higher education institutions. It mandates regular audits of these institutions to ensure compliance with reporting requirements under Section 117 of the Higher Education Act of 1965. The bill …
H.R.3277, the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act, aims to mandate health insurance coverage for outpatient and inpatient items and services related to the diagnosis and treatment of congenital anomalies or birth defects. This coverage specifically targets anomalies affecting the eyes, ears, …
H.Res.402 is a resolution honoring mothers and recognizing the significance of motherhood on the occasion of Mother's Day. It acknowledges the historical importance of Mother's Day, the sacrifices mothers make, and their role in raising the next generation. The resolution …
H.Res.401 recognizes the 60th anniversary of SkillsUSA. The resolution acknowledges SkillsUSA's role in workforce development and its partnerships between education, government, business, and industry. It also highlights the organization's focus on career and technical education (CTE) and its impact on …
Senate Resolution 208 supports the designation of May 10, 2025, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day." The resolution aims to raise awareness and improve mental health care for AANHPI communities. It acknowledges the unique …
H.R. 881, the "DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act," aims to limit Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding to institutions of higher education with ties to Confucius Institutes, the Thousand Talents Program, or Chinese entities …
H.R.3225, the Belarus Democracy, Human Rights, and Sovereignty Act of 2025, seeks to reauthorize and modify the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004. The bill focuses on addressing the undemocratic actions of Alyaksandr Lukashenka's regime and its alignment with Russia, especially …
The Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2025, or S.1663, aims to prohibit commercial sexual orientation conversion therapy. The bill defines conversion therapy as any practice that seeks to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity for monetary compensation. It …
S.1664, the RESEARCHER Act, aims to address financial instability among graduate and postdoctoral researchers. It mandates the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to develop consistent policy guidelines for federal research agencies. These guidelines will focus …
S.1660, the "Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act," aims to improve the commercialization activities within the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The bill focuses on enhancing the selection process, increasing phase …
S.1655, the "Protecting Veterans in Crisis Act," aims to enhance congressional oversight of the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill focuses on improving workforce protections for VCL personnel and ensuring robust performance standards to …
The Appraisal Industry Improvement Act aims to amend the National Housing Act, focusing on appraisal standards for mortgages insured by the FHA. It seeks to authorize state-licensed appraisers to conduct appraisals for FHA-insured mortgages, ensure compliance with appraiser education and …
The Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2025, or S.1667, aims to amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to better address the needs of homeless children, youth, and families. It emphasizes honoring local community assessments and priorities in the allocation …