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The Fair College Admissions for Students Act aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. It seeks to prohibit institutions of higher education that participate in Federal student assistance programs from giving preferential treatment in admissions to legacy students …
The "Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act" (S.893) aims to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 by repealing Section 13(b)(1). This section currently exempts certain employees, presumably truckers, from overtime wage requirements. The bill, introduced in the Senate, …
S.906, the Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act, aims to establish a pilot program within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support evidence-based mental health peer support activities for students in secondary schools. The program would …
S.879, the Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act, aims to expand benefits for family caregivers of veterans. It focuses on extending medical care coverage, providing employment assistance, and offering retirement planning services. The bill also mandates studies on returnship …
H.R.1902, the HERO Act, aims to improve the detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety officers. It mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a data system for tracking suicide incidence among these …
H.R.1904, the "Improving Coordination of Agriculture Research and Data Act," aims to enhance agricultural climate research and data systems. It establishes the Climate Scientific Research Advisory Committee and the Rural Climate Alliance Network. The goal is to strategically align research, …
H.R.1967, the "Renaming the National School Lunch Program Act of 2025," proposes to rename the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to the "Jean E. Fairfax National School Lunch Act." The bill highlights Jean E. Fairfax's contributions to equitable …
H.R.1920, the FARMLAND Act of 2025, aims to strengthen oversight of foreign investment in the U.S. agricultural industry. It amends the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to enhance monitoring, increase penalties for non-compliance, and require due diligence from …
H.R.1906, the "Rural Wellness Act," aims to prioritize behavioral and mental health treatment services in the selection of grantees under certain rural development programs. It also extends the substance abuse disorder set-aside and priority under these programs. The bill amends …
H.R.1905, the "Protecting American Students Act," proposes an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The amendment aims to exclude certain students from the calculation used to determine if private colleges and universities are subject to the excise tax …
H.R. 1897, the ESA Amendments Act of 2025, proposes significant changes to the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The bill aims to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, and streamline the permitting process. It also …
H.R.1895, the Delphi Retirees Pension Restoration Act, aims to increase the pension benefits guaranteed to certain retirees of Delphi Corporation. The bill mandates recalculation of benefits to ensure they reflect the full vested plan benefit, addressing previous shortfalls. It also …
H.R.1965, the Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act, proposes to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to increase the stipend for books, supplies, equipment, and other educational costs under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program for veterans. The bill aims …
H.R.1962, the "Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act," aims to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 by removing the overtime wage exemption for certain employees, specifically targeting truckers. The bill seeks to ensure that truckers are compensated for …
H.R. 1952, also known as the Future FARMER Act, aims to amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977. The bill focuses on extending grants and fellowships for food and agricultural sciences education. It was introduced …