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in committee · District of Columbia · House May 21, 2025

HR 3544: Supreme Court Tenure Establishment and Retirement Modernization Act of 2025

This bill would establish 18-year fixed terms for all Supreme Court justices, replacing lifetime appointments. It requires the President to nominate one justice every two years (during first and third years after presidential elections), with Senate confirmation within 90 days, and prohibits reappointments after a single term. Current justices would be phased out in order of seniority as new justices are appointed under this schedule. The bill directly affects all sitting and future Supreme Court justices by mandating term limits and a structured appointment process.
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. (D) · 88 co-sponsors
in committee · District of Columbia · House May 21, 2025

HR 3555: Protect our Parks Act of 2025

HR 3555, the Protect our Parks Act of 2025, requires the Secretary of the Interior to ensure National Park Service units are fully staffed for visitor safety, resource protection, and maintenance within 30 days of enactment. It mandates rehiring all National Park Service employees involuntarily terminated between January 20, 2025, and the bill’s enactment date. The bill also directs the continuation of specific park projects funded under the Great American Outdoors Act, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act. This legislation directly affects National Park Service staff and park operations, focusing on staffing stability and project continuity.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates staffing for resource protection and continues conservation projects under Great American Outdoors Act, directly advancing environmental conservation in national parks.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates rehiring of terminated NPS employees, directly protecting their employment rights and job security.95% confidence
Joe Neguse (D) · 36 co-sponsors
in committee · District of Columbia · House May 21, 2025

HR 3527: Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act of 2025

The Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act of 2025 would provide federal grants to support comprehensive sex education and sexual health services for young people aged 10-29. The bill establishes four grant programs: for K-12 schools and youth organizations, for colleges and universities, for educator training, and for sexual health services specifically targeting underserved youth. To qualify for funding, programs must be evidence-informed, medically accurate, inclusive of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed. The bill appropriates $100 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2031, with specific funding allocations for each program type. It prohibits funding for programs that withhold health information, promote stereotypes, or fail to address the needs of specific groups like pregnant youth or survivors of violence.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides federal grants for youth health programs, directly allocating budget funds to support essential services for underserved youth.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides federal grants for K-12 and higher ed comprehensive sex education programs, directly funding educational access and curriculum initiatives through evidence-based, inclusive programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds comprehensive sexual health services for youth via federal grants, expanding access to public health care programs under healthcare policy.95% confidence
Alma S. Adams (D) · 24 co-sponsors
in committee · District of Columbia · House May 21, 2025

HR 3541: See the Board Act

HR 3541, the "See the Board Act," creates a federal grant program to provide free eye care services to students in public elementary and secondary schools. The program, administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, awards grants to nonprofit organizations to purchase mobile eye care equipment and cover operational costs like staff, personal protective equipment, and optical services. These grants fund mobile clinics that bring vision screenings, comprehensive exams, and glasses directly to schools, targeting students attending public K-12 schools as defined under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The bill authorizes funding for fiscal years 2026 through 2031 to support this initiative.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates federal grant program funding eye care services in schools, aligning with funding essential public programs.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides federal grants for free eye care in K-12 schools, enhancing student access to education through vision services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates federal grant program for free eye care services in schools, expanding healthcare access and funding vision services for students.95% confidence
Jahana Hayes (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · District of Columbia · House May 21, 2025

HR 3532: Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act

HR 3532, the Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act, prohibits employers from terminating or altering an employee’s employer-sponsored health coverage during a lawful strike or a lockout (when an employer withholds work to influence bargaining). It directly affects workers participating in strikes or facing lockouts, ensuring continued healthcare access during these labor disputes. The bill adds penalties: $75,000 per violation for lockout-related coverage termination (up to $150,000 for repeat offenses), and $50,000 per violation for strike-related termination (up to $100,000 for repeat offenses), with penalties applied alongside other remedies. These provisions amend the National Labor Relations Act to protect workers’ healthcare rights during collective bargaining actions.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents termination of employer-sponsored healthcare during strikes/lockouts, directly protecting workers' access to existing coverage during labor disputes.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents termination of health coverage during lawful strikes/lockouts, directly protecting workers' healthcare access and rights during labor disputes.95% confidence
Christopher R. Deluzio (D) · 55 co-sponsors
in committee · District of Columbia · House May 20, 2025

HR 3521: Clinical Trial Modernization Act

Clinical Trial Modernization Act This bill authorizes a grant program and provides certain exemptions to support the participation of individuals in clinical trials. Specifically, the bill authorizes a grant program to support outreach, education, and recruitment efforts for clinical trials that may benefit certain underrepresented populations or communities in need, such as rural or tribal areas. The bill also exempts from anti-kickback laws for federal health care programs (1) remuneration that is offered to cover participants' expenses to participate in clinical trials, (2) the provision of free digital health technologies to support participation of underrepresented populations in clinical trials, and (3) payment for participants' cost-sharing obligations in relation to clinical trials. Finally, the bill exempts up to $2,000 in remuneration that is received for participating in a clinical trial from income tax.
Raul Ruiz (D) · 24 co-sponsors
in committee · District of Columbia · House May 20, 2025

HR 3506: Healthy Food Financing Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025

HR 3506 reauthorizes annual funding for the Healthy Food Financing Initiative through fiscal year 2030, setting specific mandatory funding levels starting at $25 million for 2026 and increasing to $50 million annually after 2029. The bill directs the Commodity Credit Corporation to allocate these funds to support projects expanding access to healthy food in underserved communities. It directly affects low-income neighborhoods lacking grocery stores and local food businesses seeking financing for development or expansion. The legislation provides no new policy mechanisms beyond establishing these fixed annual funding amounts.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReauthorizes mandatory annual funding increases ($25M→$50M) for healthy food access in underserved communities, directly advancing public service spending under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds healthy food access in underserved communities, directly improving public health outcomes and addressing food insecurity - a key healthcare determinant.95% confidence
Shontel M. Brown (D) · 29 co-sponsors
in committee · District of Columbia · House May 20, 2025

HR 3513: Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025

This bill establishes a code of conduct for Supreme Court justices, requiring them to disclose gifts, income, and potential conflicts of interest. It creates a formal process for handling complaints about justices, including a judicial investigation panel to review allegations. The bill adds specific circumstances requiring recusal, such as when a justice or family member has financial ties to a party in a case. Additionally, it mandates that parties and amicus briefs disclose any gifts given to justices and lobbying activities related to their nomination. These provisions aim to increase transparency and accountability in the Supreme Court's operations.
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. (D) · 95 co-sponsors
in committee · District of Columbia · House May 20, 2025

HR 3511: Preparing for the Future Act

HR 3511, the Preparing for the Future Act, establishes a federal grant program to support students pursuing school psychology degrees. It provides up to $8,000 annually (capped at $16,000 total) for tuition and fees at approved institutions, contingent on maintaining academic standards (e.g., GPA equivalent to 3.25 or high test scores) and agreeing to serve as a full-time school psychologist in a "covered school" for four academic years within eight years of graduation. Covered schools are defined as public or nonprofit elementary/secondary schools with fewer than one psychologist per 500 students and in Title I-eligible districts. Failure to complete the service obligation converts the grant into a repayable federal loan with interest.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides federal grants for school psychology degrees with service requirement, directly supporting K-12 school staffing and student mental health access through funding and workforce development.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes federal grant program to fund school psychology degrees and requires service in covered schools, directly supporting mental health services and healthcare workforce development.90% confidence
Josh Gottheimer (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · District of Columbia · House May 20, 2025

HR 3505: Barriers to Suicide Act of 2025

HR 3505, the Barriers to Suicide Act of 2025, creates a federal grant program administered by the Department of Transportation to fund the installation of proven safety barriers and nets on specific high-risk structures. The program provides competitive grants (up to 80% federal funding) to states, local governments, or other eligible entities for projects installing suicide deterrents on bridges, buildings, parking garages, highway-rail crossings, or rail stations. It prioritizes areas with high suicide rates and mandates a study by the Comptroller General to evaluate effective deterrents for non-bridge structures and their costs, with a report due within one year of enactment. The bill authorizes $10 million annually from 2026-2030 for this initiative.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds suicide prevention barriers on high-risk structures, directly supporting mental health safety and public health initiatives.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds DOT-administered grants for safety barriers on transportation infrastructure (bridges, highway-rail crossings), directly advancing transportation safety through federal funding.95% confidence
Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (D) · 45 co-sponsors
in committee · District of Columbia · House May 20, 2025

HR 3470: AGRITOURISM Act

The AGRITOURISM Act (HR 3470) creates a new Office of Agritourism within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support farm-based tourism businesses. The Office, led by a Director appointed by the Secretary, will coordinate USDA programs and provide technical assistance to help small and family-run farms diversify income through activities like farm tours, on-farm sales, accommodations, and farm-related events. It will update USDA programs to reflect best practices, share resources with agritourism businesses, and facilitate partnerships to promote rural economic development. This bill directly affects rural agricultural businesses and the USDA’s approach to fostering sustainable tourism in rural communities.
Suhas Subramanyam (D) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · District of Columbia · House May 19, 2025

HR 3498: Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act

HR 3498, the Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act, authorizes a commemorative gold medal to honor Henrietta Lacks for her contribution to science through her immortal HeLa cells. The bill directs the Treasury Secretary to strike the medal, which will be presented posthumously by Congress and displayed at the Smithsonian Institution. It also permits the sale of bronze duplicates to cover costs, with proceeds going to the U.S. Mint fund. This is a ceremonial recognition of Lacks' legacy, not a policy change affecting any group or requiring new regulations.
Kweisi Mfume (D) · 35 co-sponsors
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