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This document pertains to the Supreme Court case McMahon v. New York (No. 24A1203), concerning an application for a stay regarding the dismantling of the Department of Education. The Court granted the stay, effectively allowing the Executive branch to proceed …
The Save Local Business Act aims to clarify the definition of "joint employer" under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). It proposes a stricter standard, requiring direct, actual, and immediate exercise of significant …
The National Manufacturing Advisory Council Act mandates the Secretary of Commerce to establish a National Manufacturing Advisory Council within the Department of Commerce. This council's mission is to foster communication between the federal government and the manufacturing sector. It will …
H.R. 4368, the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act, aims to authorize the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI) and enhance the United States-Caribbean security partnership. The bill prioritizes natural disaster resilience and seeks to counter transnational criminal organizations. It authorizes …
The "Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act of 2025" aims to establish a Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program within the Department of Labor. This program encourages employers to voluntarily self-audit and correct wage and overtime compensation inaccuracies under the Fair …
This House Resolution supports the designation of July as Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month. It aims to raise public awareness about uterine fibroids, a prevalent medical condition affecting women, and recognizes the disparities in incidence rates among Black and Hispanic women. …
The "Head Start for Our Future Act" proposes amending the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include child development and early learning, specifically Head Start and Early Head Start programs, as community services under the Federal work-study program. This would …
The Back the Blue Act of 2025 aims to protect law enforcement officers through several measures. It creates new federal offenses for killing or assaulting law enforcement officers, including federally funded state and local officers. The act also enhances penalties …
The Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act aims to equip Department of Labor employees with the necessary training to identify and assist in preventing human trafficking. The bill mandates the Secretary of Labor to implement a training program within 180 …
The Weather-Safe Energy Act of 2025 aims to enhance the resilience of the U.S. electricity system by developing weather tools for planning and operational modeling. It directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a Weather-Safe Energy Platform, an open-access digital …
The SNAP E&T Data And Technical Assistance (DATA) Act of 2025 aims to improve the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment and Training (E&T) programs by awarding grants to state agencies. These grants will be used to create and strengthen …
The Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act aims to improve water quality in the Tijuana and New Rivers, which flow between the US and Mexico. It establishes restoration programs, defines responsibilities for various agencies, and authorizes funding for infrastructure …
This concurrent resolution acknowledges the persistent wage gap between Black women and White, non-Hispanic men, designating July 10, 2025, as Black Women's Equal Pay Day. It highlights the economic consequences of this disparity, including reduced lifetime earnings and decreased financial …
The International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act of 2025 aims to reduce greenhouse gas and criteria air pollutant emissions from the marine shipping industry. It mandates the EPA to assess fees on shipping vessels based on their lifecycle carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions …
H. Res. 569 affirms the commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) as fundamental values of the United States. It emphasizes the need to address discrimination and inequality across various sectors, including workplaces, education systems, government programs, the military, …