H. Res. 660 expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Government should undertake a large-scale decarceration effort to reshape the American legal system. It addresses concerns about mass incarceration, racial disparities, and the impact of the …
The Cybersecurity Hiring Modernization Act aims to amend Title 5 of the United States Code to limit the use of educational requirements for certain cybersecurity positions within the competitive service. It emphasizes skills and competencies over strict educational qualifications. The …
The Next Generation of Farmers Act of 2025 amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to reduce the eligibility requirements for direct farm real estate loans. Specifically, it lowers the required experience for farmers and ranchers from one year …
The Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA) authorizes appropriations for the Department of Defense, military construction, and Department of Energy national security activities. It outlines policy changes related to …
The "Office of Rural Affairs Enhancement Act" amends the Small Business Act to clarify the responsibilities of the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Office of Rural Affairs. It mandates the appointment of a qualified Assistant Administrator and outlines specific duties related …
The "Shielding Students from Wildfire Smoke Act" aims to improve understanding and policy responses to the impacts of wildfire smoke on children in educational and childcare settings. It directs the EPA Administrator to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, …
The "Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution" designates August 20th as a day to remember and condemn slavery. It acknowledges the suffering of enslaved people and recognizes historical figures who fought against slavery. The resolution also highlights the ongoing effects of …
The Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025 aims to enhance educational and vocational counseling services for veterans. It amends Title 38 of the United States Code to improve on-campus counseling, expand flight training options, and increase outreach efforts. …
The Battling Infections Transmitted by Ticks and Exposure Act (BITE Act) aims to establish a comprehensive national vector-borne disease prevention system. This system would be managed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The bill emphasizes early detection, public …
The Food Date Labeling Act of 2025 aims to standardize the use of quality and discard date phrases on food labels. It establishes uniform phrases like "BEST If Used By" for quality and "USE By" for discard dates, while allowing …
The Tick Identification Pilot Program Act of 2025 aims to establish a grant program through the CDC to aid states in implementing tick identification programs. These programs would allow individuals to submit images of ticks for identification and risk assessment …
The "Parents Opt-in Protection Act" amends the General Education Provisions Act to require prior written consent from students (if adults or emancipated minors) or parents (for unemancipated minors) before students are subjected to surveys, analyses, or evaluations that reveal personal …
The Fulbright Teacher's Loan Forgiveness Act aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. It seeks to include participation in Fulbright Teacher Exchange Programs and Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Programs as qualifying public service for student loan forgiveness. This …
The "Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025" aims to prevent companies from relocating call centers overseas by imposing financial disincentives and requiring transparency in customer service communications. It mandates the Secretary of Labor to maintain a public list …
The Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act aims to amend Title II of the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program. Key provisions include using a Consumer Price …