S.755, the Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act, aims to improve cancer treatment development by expanding coverage for cancer diagnostic and laboratory tests under Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. It includes coverage for advanced sequencing technologies and interpretation services. The …

S.758, the "Apprenticeships to College Act," aims to strengthen the connection between national apprenticeship programs and postsecondary education. It directs the Secretaries of Labor and Education to establish an interagency agreement to promote the integration of apprenticeship programs with secondary, …

S.756, the "Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act," amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the definition of qualified higher education expenses for 529 accounts. This expansion includes certain postsecondary credentialing expenses, such as tuition, fees, books, …

The Affordable College Textbook Act aims to reduce the financial burden of college textbooks on students by expanding the use of open educational resources (OER). It establishes a grant program to support the creation and adoption of open textbooks and …

S.739, the 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2025, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program. The bill focuses on enhancing flexibility for mental health condition certifications, …

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) …