The Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act of 2025 aims to amend the Indian Self-Determination Act and the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. It seeks to provide advance appropriations authority for specific accounts within the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Bureau …
The Supporting Early-childhood Educators' Deductions Act (SEED Act) aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include early childhood educators in the educator expense deduction. This bill, introduced in the Senate, seeks to expand the existing tax benefits …
The "Permanent OPTN Fee Authority Act" authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to collect registration fees from members of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) for each transplant candidate they register. These fees are intended to support …
This House Resolution expresses the sense of Congress to observe August 30, 2025, as the 135th anniversary of the 1890 Land-Grant Institutions. These institutions were established by the Second Morrill Act of 1890, aimed at providing educational opportunities for African …
The Enhancing First Response Act aims to improve emergency response and communication infrastructure. It mandates the FCC to issue reports after the activation of the Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS) and enhance network outage reporting. The act also categorizes public …
The Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025 amends the 1998 Act to enhance research, monitoring, and response efforts related to harmful algal blooms (HABs) and hypoxia. It broadens the scope to include freshwater systems …
This House Resolution expresses support for designating September 2025 as "National Workforce Development Month." It highlights the importance of workforce development for U.S. competitiveness and addresses the need for skilled workers in various sectors. The resolution acknowledges the role of …
The STUDENT Act aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 by requiring lenders to disclose the total amount of interest that would be paid over the life of a federal student loan. This disclosure would use the standard …
The "Permanent OPTN Fee Authority Act" authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to collect registration fees from members of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN). These fees would support the operation of the OPTN, specifically for transplant …
House Resolution 692 expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all 50 states should include the events of the September 11th terrorist attacks in the curriculum of elementary and secondary schools. The goal is to ensure that future …
The "Protecting American Research and Talent Act" aims to prevent federal funds from being used for fundamental research collaborations between institutions of higher education and 'covered entities.' These 'covered entities' include academic institutions and companies linked to foreign countries of …
H.R. 5247, the "To provide for the International Security Affairs authorities of the Department of State" bill, aims to reorganize and strengthen the Department of State's structure related to international security. It establishes an Under Secretary for International Security Affairs …
The "Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act" aims to standardize, publish, and improve accessibility of data related to recreational use of federal waterways, particularly the exclusive economic zone. It mandates the Secretary of Commerce to develop data standards and …
The Semiconductor Sovereignty Act directs the Secretary of Commerce to submit reports on strategies related to semiconductor manufacturing and research. These reports will identify critical inputs, trends in offshoring and reshoring, and potential bottlenecks in the semiconductor industry. The Act …
The "Protecting American Research and Talent Act" aims to prevent federal funds from being used for fundamental research collaborations between institutions of higher education and 'covered entities.' Waivers are possible if deemed in the national security interest, particularly for institutions …