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The Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2025 aims to posthumously award a congressional gold medal to Constance Baker Motley in recognition of her contributions to the United States. Motley was a civil rights lawyer, the first African-American …
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 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 programs for fiscal year 2026. It addresses …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Claiming Age Clarity Act aims to revise the terminology used by the Social Security Administration (SSA). It mandates the SSA to replace terms like 'early eligibility age,' 'full retirement age,' and 'delayed retirement credit' with 'minimum monthly benefit age,' …
The "Supporting Our Seniors Act" proposes the establishment of a Commission on Long-Term Care. This commission would be responsible for submitting policy recommendations to Congress, the President, relevant federal agencies, and the public regarding various aspects of long-term care. The …
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 …
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 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 …
This House Resolution expresses support for designating September 9th as "National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness Day" (NAIRHHA Day). The resolution aims to raise awareness, promote education, and advocate for policies addressing the unique health challenges faced …
The AI Sovereignty Act directs the Secretary of Commerce to submit reports on strategies related to the development and research of critical artificial intelligence technologies. These reports aim to identify offshore development locations, partnerships with foreign entities, reshoring efforts, 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 American Franchise Act aims to preserve the franchise business model by clarifying the definition of 'joint employer' under the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act. It seeks to protect franchisors from being held liable for …