H.R. 1524, also known as the ALYSSA Act, aims to enhance school safety by amending the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The bill mandates that elementary and secondary schools install silent panic alarms that directly connect to law …
The Supreme Court case *Wisconsin Bell, Inc. v. United States ex rel. Heath* (2025) concerns whether reimbursement requests under the E-Rate program qualify as "claims" under the False Claims Act (FCA). The Court held that E-Rate reimbursement requests do qualify …
H.R. 1504, the China Trade Relations Act of 2025, seeks to withdraw normal trade relations (NTR) treatment from the People's Republic of China (PRC). It aims to apply specific provisions of the Trade Act of 1974 and expand the bases …
H.R. 1449, the Energy Resilient Communities Act, directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program aimed at improving energy resilience, energy democracy, and security within communities, with a priority on environmental justice communities. The bill authorizes significant appropriations …
H.R. 1490, the TRIO Access Act, aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow institutions of higher education to use certain tax return information, disclosed for financial aid purposes, for …
H.Res.147 expresses support for designating the third Friday of every March as "National FIRST Robotics Day." The resolution highlights the importance of robotics in STEM education and its potential to inspire youth to pursue STEM-related careers. It also recognizes the …
Senate Resolution 89 expresses support for designating February 15-22, 2025, as "National FFA Week." It recognizes the National FFA Organization's role in developing future leaders and celebrates milestones of New Farmers of America and Future Farmers of America. The resolution …
H.Res.149 supports the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day, emphasizing the importance of preserving linguistic and cultural heritage through education. The resolution acknowledges the efforts of UNESCO in promoting linguistic diversity and multilingualism. It also recognizes the endangerment …
H.R. 1469, the National Senior Investor Initiative Act of 2025, aims to protect senior investors by establishing a Senior Investor Taskforce within the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The taskforce will identify challenges faced by senior investors, recommend regulatory changes, …
H.R.1457, the "IDs for an Inclusive Democracy Act," aims to provide free federal identification cards to certain individuals in the United States. The Social Security Administration would be responsible for producing and distributing these IDs. A Task Force on Federal …
H.R. 1480, the Rural Health Innovation Act of 2025, aims to improve healthcare access in rural areas by establishing two grant programs. The first program supports the creation and maintenance of rural health centers, focusing on urgent care and emergency …
H.R. 1506, the SWIM Act of 2025, proposes amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified water competency and water safety lesson expenses to be treated as medical expenses. This would enable taxpayers to deduct up to $500 …
H.Res.151 expresses support for designating February 16, 2025, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day." The resolution recognizes the significant contributions of Black Americans to the aviation industry despite facing adversity. It encourages the recognition and celebration of these contributions through …
H.Res.144 expresses support for designating March 2025 as "National March into Literacy Month." The resolution highlights the importance of child and adult literacy for individual success and societal well-being. It encourages parents, schools, and communities to promote literacy through events …
H.R.1448, the PEER Mental Health Act of 2025, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act. It authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for peer mental health first aid programs. These grants would support training …