This executive order aims to eliminate the use of disparate-impact liability, asserting it undermines equal opportunity and meritocracy. It revokes prior presidential approvals of regulations that incorporate disparate-impact standards. The order directs agencies to deprioritize enforcement of statutes and regulations …
This executive order aims to reinstate what the President considers "common sense" school discipline policies by reversing previous guidance that promoted discipline based on racial equity considerations. It directs the Secretary of Education and the Attorney General to issue new …
This executive order aims to prepare American workers for high-paying skilled trade jobs by streamlining federal workforce development programs and expanding registered apprenticeships. It directs the Secretaries of Labor, Commerce, and Education to review existing programs, identify inefficiencies, and develop …
This executive order re-establishes the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). It aims to promote excellence and innovation within these institutions, focusing on enhancing their capacity to provide high-quality education and fostering public-private partnerships. The order …
This executive order aims to reform higher education accreditation by holding accreditors accountable for failing to ensure quality education and for potentially engaging in unlawful discrimination through DEI initiatives. It directs the Secretary of Education and the Attorney General to …
This executive order aims to increase transparency regarding foreign funding of American universities. It directs the Secretary of Education to robustly enforce Section 117 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, requiring institutions to disclose significant foreign funding sources. The …
H.R.2977, the Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative Act (MRRRI Act), aims to establish a program for the protection and restoration of the Mississippi River Corridor. The bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to coordinate with federal and non-federal …
H.R. 2971, the Youth Outdoors Using Nature’s Genetics Act of 2025 (YOUNG Act), aims to establish a youth biodiversity monitoring grant program. This program, directed by the Secretary of Commerce, would provide funding and technical assistance to covered entities for …
H.R. 2980, the Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Act of 2025, directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a program providing financial assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in cybersecurity fields related to energy infrastructure. The bill mandates scholarships, fellowships, …
H.R.2975, the Broadband Incentives for Communities Act, aims to accelerate broadband deployment by providing grants to local governments. These grants will assist in streamlining zoning and permitting processes for broadband infrastructure projects. The bill also establishes a Local Broadband Advisory …
H.Res.340 is a resolution recognizing the significance of Community College Month in April 2025. It celebrates the contributions of over 1,000 community colleges in the United States. These institutions support higher education access, workforce training, and economic prosperity.
H.Res.341 is a resolution expressing support for honoring Earth Day. It recognizes the history and significance of Earth Day in promoting environmental awareness and action. The resolution urges the President to issue a proclamation recognizing Earth Day and encourages Americans …
The Supreme Court case *Cunningham v. Cornell Univ.* (2025) addresses pleading standards for prohibited transaction claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The court held that plaintiffs only need to plausibly allege the elements of a …
H.R.2929, the Haliwa Saponi Indian Tribe of North Carolina Act, seeks to formally recognize the Haliwa Saponi Indian Tribe by extending the full measure of the federal government-to-government relationship. This includes making all laws of the United States generally applicable …
H.R.2927, the "All-Americans Tax Relief Act of 2025," proposes several amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Key provisions include expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), making the Child Tax Credit fully refundable, expanding the medical expense deduction, …