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S.982, the "No Tax Dollars for College Encampments Act of 2025," aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. It requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus policies related to responding to civil disturbances. The bill mandates that …
S.1007, the 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act, aims to protect the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline from cybersecurity threats. The bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services' Chief Information Security …
S.992, the NEWBORN Act, aims to reduce infant mortality rates by authorizing funding for pilot programs in areas with high infant mortality. The bill amends Section 330H of the Public Health Service Act to establish these programs. It prioritizes funding …
S.987, the Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2025, aims to prohibit the Federal Government from conducting, funding, approving, or supporting research involving human fetal tissue obtained from induced abortions. It also seeks to prevent the solicitation or …
S.1010, the CAMPUS Act, aims to counter adversarial partnerships with the People's Liberation Army (PLA) by restricting funding to universities supporting the PLA and limiting visas for individuals involved in military-civil fusion programs. It also strengthens partnerships with Taiwan to …
The PROTECT Students Act of 2025 aims to increase accountability and transparency in higher education, particularly concerning for-profit institutions. It seeks to protect students and taxpayers from risky practices by educational institutions. The bill addresses issues such as gainful employment, …
The Public Health Improvement Act (S.999) aims to reform the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and limit the scope of public health authorities. Key provisions include term limits for the CDC and NIH directors, restrictions on the CDC's …
S.975, the Expanding Medical Education Act, proposes a grant program to support the establishment, improvement, or expansion of medical and osteopathic medical schools in underserved areas. The bill prioritizes institutions proposing to establish schools in areas lacking such facilities or …
S.1011, the Belt and Road Oversight Act, aims to counter the influence of the People's Republic of China (PRC) by establishing the position of Country China Officer within the Department of State. These officers will monitor and report on PRC-backed …
H.R. 706, the DHS Biodetection Improvement Act, mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to assess and strategize the utilization of Department of Energy national laboratories for biodetection research and development. This includes identifying relevant technologies, developing acquisition plans, conducting evaluations, …
H.R.2057, the Students Bill of Rights Act of 2025, aims to protect the First Amendment rights of students and student organizations at public institutions of higher education. The bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure that institutions …
The "Woke Endowment Security Tax Act of 2025" (WEST Act) proposes a 6% excise tax on large endowments of certain private colleges and universities. This tax would apply to institutions with assets exceeding specified thresholds, excluding those used directly for …
S.972, the "Fairness in Veterans' Education Act of 2025," aims to amend Title 38 of the United States Code. The bill focuses on ensuring that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs repays members of the Armed Forces for certain contributions made …
The Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act of 2025 (S.971) aims to enhance the conservation and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. It focuses on agricultural conservation activities, expands the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP), and establishes a Chesapeake Bay Watershed …
H.R.2081, the "Donut Dollies Congressional Gold Medal Act," aims to award a Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Red Cross Supplemental Recreational Activities Overseas (SRAO) program, known as the "Donut Dollies," for their honorable service during the Vietnam conflict. …