The "Dangerous Viral Gain of Function Research Moratorium Act" (S.738) proposes a moratorium on federal research grants for institutions conducting dangerous gain-of-function research. Gain-of-function research is defined as research that alters an organism's genetic makeup to enhance its biological functions, …

S.735, the Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2025, aims to reauthorize and amend the Public Health Service Act concerning sickle cell disease. The bill focuses on enhancing treatment and prevention …

H.R.1641, the "Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act," aims to increase awareness of career and technical education (CTE) programs. It mandates the Department of Education to disclose information about CTE programs on its website and requires the FAFSA application …

H.R.1640, the Heirs Estate Inheritance Resolution and Succession Act of 2025 (HEIRS Act of 2025), aims to establish a grant program for states that adopt the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act. The bill directs the Secretary of Housing and …

H.R.1638, the CROWN Act of 2025, aims to prohibit discrimination based on an individual's hair texture or style, particularly those associated with race or national origin. The bill addresses historical and contemporary biases, especially against people of African descent, in …

H.R. 1635, the Pell to Grad Act, aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand Federal Pell Grant eligibility. It allows students to use Pell Grants for postbaccalaureate studies under specific conditions. The bill also increases the …

H.R. 1611, the RAISE Act of 2025, aims to support educators by providing a refundable tax credit and expanding deductions for teacher expenses. The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to offer a tax credit to eligible educators, …

The "Empowering Families in Special Education Act" (S.745) aims to amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to enhance parental involvement in Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams. Specifically, it mandates that local educational agencies notify parents of their right …

S.761, the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2025, aims to establish a commission to investigate and document the history and long-term effects of Indian Boarding Schools and related policies in the United States. The …

H.R.1634, the "ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act," aims to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities by fostering collaboration between the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the National Council on Disability (NCD). The bill mandates a memorandum of understanding (MOU) …

H.R.1589, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2025, seeks to provide a pathway to legal status for certain undocumented immigrants who entered the United States as children (Dreamers) and for certain nationals of countries designated for Temporary Protected Status …

H.R.1632, the Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2025, proposes amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow reciprocal marketing approval of certain drugs, biological products, and devices already authorized for sale in specific foreign …

H.R.1642, the "Connecting Small Businesses with Career and Technical Education Graduates Act of 2025," aims to amend the Small Business Act to better integrate career and technical education (CTE) graduates into the small business sector. The bill focuses on enhancing …

H.R.1633, the Workforce Reentry Act, aims to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to codify a grant program focused on assisting ex-offenders in re-entering the workforce. The bill introduces a new section to the Act, establishing 'Ex-Offenders Reentry Program …

H.R.1620, the Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act, aims to improve cancer treatment by facilitating the development of new therapies. It mandates coverage of cancer diagnostic and laboratory tests under Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. The bill also establishes an …