Alyssa's Act of 2025 expands the Federal Clearinghouse on School Safety Evidence-based Practices to collect and analyze school safety data, including information on school shootings and emergency response effectiveness. The bill creates a National School Safety Data Center to track incidents, injuries, and response methods, while requiring emergency response maps for schools to meet specific digital standards for accessibility and real-time updates. It also establishes a program to develop and test panic alarm technology for schools, and mandates annual reports on school safety master plans developed by states and local educational agencies. The legislation requires coordination with the U.S. Secret Service's National Threat Assessment Center to align school safety practices with evidence-based approaches.
This bill amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to create a new 6% interest rate cap for student loan consolidation or refinancing. Specifically, it limits interest to 6% on loans consolidated or refinanced during military service to cover student debt incurred *before* service (not new debt during service). This applies to active-duty servicemembers (or jointly with their spouse) who refinance pre-service loans while serving. The change affects how military members manage existing student debt during their service, without altering interest rates on other loans or providing debt forgiveness.
Aviation Funding Solvency Act This bill provides continuing appropriations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) if (1) an appropriations bill for the FAA has not been enacted before a fiscal year begins, or (2) a law making continuing appropriations for the FAA is not in effect. Specifically, the bill provides appropriations from the Aviation Insurance Revolving Fund at the rate of operations that was provided for the prior fiscal year to continue programs, projects, and activities that were funded in the preceding fiscal year. The FAA may use the balance of the fund, minus $1 billion. If the FAA determines that the amounts from the fund are insufficient to continue all programs, projects, or activities, then the FAA must prioritize compensation payments for employees of the Air Traffic Organization (e.g., air traffic controllers). The bill provides the appropriations until the date on which either (1) specified appropriations legislation for the fiscal year becomes law, or (2) a bill making continuing appropriations becomes law. Finally, the bill permanently extends the FAA Non-premium War Risk Insurance Program. This program provides aviation insurance without a premium to eligible air carriers at the request of the Department of Defense or another federal agency, provided that the agency agrees to indemnify the FAA from all losses covered under the insurance. Eligible air carriers include those whose operations are under a federal contract and are necessary for national security or to carry out U.S. foreign policy.
HRES 956 is a symbolic resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives condemning an antisemitic attack that occurred during a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia, on December 14, 2025. It expresses strong condemnation of the shooting (which caused deaths and injuries), extends condolences to victims and the Australian Jewish community, and affirms the right to worship freely. The resolution also reaffirms the U.S. commitment to combating antisemitism and terrorism and urges the Australian government to address rising antisemitism and protect religious communities. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals or groups.
HRES 955 is a symbolic House resolution recognizing the importance of maintaining U.S. leadership in ending pediatric HIV/AIDS globally. It affirms support for existing programs like PEPFAR and the Global Fund, which provide critical prevention services (e.g., antiretroviral prophylaxis for pregnant women) and treatment for children. The resolution specifically calls for continued commitment to closing the treatment gap for children, expanding access to long-acting prevention methods, and advancing the Global Alliance to End AIDS in Children by 2030. As a recognition measure, it does not create new laws or allocate funding but underscores ongoing U.S. efforts to prevent mother-to-child transmission and improve pediatric HIV outcomes.
S 3519, the Remote Access Security Act, amends the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to regulate remote access to U.S.-controlled items (like dual-use technology) via cloud services from outside the U.S. by "foreign persons of concern" (including governments of specified countries and their entities). It defines prohibited remote access as activities posing national security risks, such as enabling weapons development, offensive cyber operations, or human rights violations through spyware. The bill requires new licensing for remote access, imposes penalties for violations, and mandates annual reports to Congress on implementation, with controls set to expire after 10 years. It directly affects U.S. cloud service providers and foreign entities seeking remote access to controlled items.
S 3543, the Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2025, modifies how interest from antidumping and countervailing duties is distributed to eligible businesses. It updates the reference date for interest calculations from October 1, 2014, to October 1, 2000, and creates a special distribution process for interest accrued before the bill's enactment. Eligible businesses must have previously received distributions under the 2000 Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, file timely certifications, and meet historical eligibility criteria. The bill mandates pro-rata distributions of this interest by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection within 210 days of enactment, split between interest from 2010 onward and 2000-2010.
This bill (S 3541) aims to increase competition in U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) contracting by removing barriers for small businesses and nontraditional defense contractors. It requires the Secretary of Defense to issue guidance within one year allowing past performance from commercial projects (not just government work) to be considered for contracts, and to validate non-government references. The bill also mandates a Defense Acquisition Regulations Council to identify and eliminate unnecessary procedural barriers - like excessive paperwork - within 90 days, with full implementation of streamlining measures required within two years. The goal is to prioritize cost-efficiency and quality in contract awards while making it easier for small businesses and nontraditional contractors to compete.
HR 6815 creates a publicly available EPA tool to identify communities facing environmental burdens, such as poor air quality, climate risks, health issues, poverty, and racial disparities. The tool uses geospatial mapping to flag neighborhoods meeting specific thresholds across six categories of factors (e.g., asthma rates, proximity to pollution sources, unemployment). Federal agencies must adopt this tool within a year to prioritize funding and resources for affected communities. The EPA will update the tool annually based on public feedback and new data, with annual reports to Congress on changes in identified communities.
The Postal Suspension Transparency Act (HR 6811) requires the U.S. Postal Service to create a public website displaying real-time details about post offices temporarily suspended under emergency policies. The site must include each affected location’s address, suspension date, reason for closure, alternative service options (like curbside delivery), nearby service locations, and estimated reopening dates. It will feature searchable tools by address or ZIP code and provide data in open, downloadable formats for public use. The website must be operational within one year of the bill’s enactment. This directly affects USPS operations and the public relying on postal services during temporary closures.
This bill requires the President to reimburse the U.S. Treasury for Secret Service protection and related government costs when traveling for personal business interests tied to entities owned by or benefiting the President (Section 2). It bans the President from soliciting donations for presidential libraries or museums while in office and mandates annual reports from the President and private library entities (Section 4). Additionally, it prohibits the President from operating businesses, serving on boards, or engaging in day-to-day business operations during their term, with any income from such activities subject to a 100% tax (Section 5). Immediate family members engaging in prohibited business activities must submit quarterly reports to Congress. The bill directly affects the President and their immediate family by imposing financial accountability measures for potential conflicts of interest.
HR 6818, the Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act, would expand rights for part-time workers by reducing eligibility requirements for family and medical leave from 12 months to 90 days of employment under the FMLA. The bill prohibits employers from discriminating against part-time workers based on hours worked, requiring equal treatment for benefits, promotions, and scheduling. It mandates that employers obtain written statements from employees about their desired work hours and prioritize offering available work hours to existing employees before hiring new external workers. The bill establishes enforcement mechanisms including civil penalties for violations and allows employees to file private lawsuits for damages, with the Secretary of Labor having investigative authority to ensure compliance. This legislation directly affects part-time workers and employers with more than 15 employees across both private and public sectors.
