HR 28, the *Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025*, amends Title IX to prohibit federally funded schools from allowing male-identified individuals (based on biological sex at birth) to compete on women’s or girls’ sports teams. It explicitly states that such participation would violate federal civil rights law, with exceptions only for training/practice that doesn’t displace female athletes from roster spots, competitions, scholarships, or other benefits. The bill mandates a Comptroller General study to define "other benefits" lost by girls when males compete in single-sex sports, including impacts on psychological well-being, scholarship access, and safe participation environments. This bill directly affects all athletic programs receiving federal funding, requiring compliance with its biological-sex-based eligibility rules.
This bill requires mandatory detention for certain noncitizens (aliens) charged with crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury, specifically those who entered without inspection, had a revoked temporary visa, or fall under specific immigration categories. It directly affects noncitizens facing such criminal charges and crime victims or their families. Key provisions mandate U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to notify victims (or their families if deceased) about the alien’s identity, immigration status, custody details, and removal efforts. The bill also clarifies that these requirements do not override existing victim rights under other laws.
HR 377, the Regulation Reduction Act of 2025, requires federal agencies to repeal three existing rules before issuing new ones that impose costs or responsibilities on businesses, state/local governments, or individuals. For major new rules, agencies must also certify that the new rule’s cost does not exceed the cost of the repealed rules. Agencies must publish all repealed rules in the Federal Register and submit a 90-day review to Congress identifying costly, ineffective, duplicative, or outdated regulations. This bill directly affects how federal agencies develop new rules, aiming to reduce regulatory burden by mandating rule removal before new rule creation.
The TRUST in Congress Act requires current and new Members of Congress, along with their spouses and dependent children, to place certain investments - such as stocks, commodities, and derivatives - into a blind trust within 90 to 180 days of taking office. It excludes U.S. Treasury securities and widely held mutual funds from this requirement and exempts investments tied to a spouse’s or dependent child’s primary job. Members must certify the trust’s setup to the House Clerk or Senate Secretary within 15 days, with these records posted publicly online. The act also prohibits dissolving such trusts until 180 days after a member leaves office.
SRES 21 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating October 10, 2025, as "American Girls in Sports Day." It recognizes the positive impact of sports on young girls and celebrates women's athletic achievements in U.S. history. The resolution specifically calls for protecting "biological women and girls" in sports and references Title IX, while noting concerns about biological males competing in women's sports. This resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic recognition and call to action for sports organizations.
This resolution (SRES 22) calls on the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to change its current policy allowing biological males to compete on women’s sports teams. It demands the NCAA ban transgender-identifying males from women’s athletic rosters and require all member schools to adopt eligibility rules based solely on biological sex. The resolution asserts that this policy protects female athletes’ opportunities and safety, aligning with Title IX requirements for sex-based equality in sports. As a non-binding Senate resolution, it does not create new law but urges the NCAA to revise its standards.
S 74, the Fair Play for Girls Act, requires the Attorney General to submit a report to specific congressional committees within one year of enactment. The report must analyze issues including barriers to fair competition for biological female athletes, the prevalence of biological female athletes losing opportunities when competing against biological males, and the effectiveness of state laws addressing these concerns. It also examines online harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse against women and girls in athletics, along with the effectiveness of existing laws preventing such harm. The report will include policy recommendations to address these issues, but the bill itself does not change any laws or directly affect specific groups.
HR 332, the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act, would amend the tax code to allow business owners to claim a tax deduction for financing travel trailers and campers used for recreation. Specifically, it adds these vehicles to the definition of "floor plan financing" by clarifying that trailers/campers designed for temporary living (recreational, camping, or seasonal use) qualify, if towed or attached to a motor vehicle. This change directly affects small businesses and owners who finance such vehicles for commercial use, aligning their tax treatment with other similar vehicles. The provision would take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.
This bill prohibits federal funding under Title X (which supports family planning services) for clinics or organizations that perform or fund abortions, except in cases of rape, incest, or when a physician certifies a life-threatening condition. It requires grantees to certify compliance annually and mandates detailed annual reports to Congress on exceptions, including abortion counts by circumstance. The law directly affects Title X-funded providers who currently offer abortion services, potentially forcing them to stop providing abortions or lose federal funding. Key mechanisms include the certification requirement, exception criteria, and the new reporting obligations for the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
HR 369, the States’ Education Reclamation Act of 2025, would abolish the U.S. Department of Education and transfer its programs - including job training, special education, and federal student loans - to other federal departments like Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury. It would provide annual federal grants to states for K-12 and higher education, requiring states to use the funds to add to, not replace, their existing education budgets. States must conduct annual audits of fund usage, submit reports to the federal government, and face penalties for misuse, while maintaining compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws. The bill shifts federal education oversight to states, ending direct federal management of education programs.
Head start Education And Development Workforce Advancement and Yield Act or the HEADWAY Act This bill allows some teachers in Early Head Start programs to teach while in the process of earning their Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and completing training. Currently, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must ensure that all teachers providing direct services to children and families in Early Head Start centers (1) have a minimum of a CDA credential and have been trained in early childhood development, and (2) have been trained in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development. The bill revises this requirement by requiring at least one teacher per classroom (instead of all teachers) to have a CDA credential and training. In particular, the bill requires HHS to ensure that (1) each additional teacher providing direct services to children and families is in the process of earning a CDA credential and completing training, and (2) the Early Head Start agency provides a mentor to oversee the progress and guide the work of a teacher who is in the process of earning a CDA credential and completing training.
HR 357, the Back to Work Act, sets a 40% telework limit for federal employees, restricting remote work to no more than 40% of workdays per pay period. It requires agency heads to annually approve telework policies, monitor remote workers, and consider specific exceptions (e.g., for military spouses, specialized roles, or severe weather). Agencies must also submit annual reports to Congress on telework metrics, enforcement barriers, and impacts like productivity or security. The bill takes effect 180 days after enactment, aiming to standardize and regulate federal telework practices.
