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passed · Ohio · Senate Nov 20, 2025

SRES 513: A resolution designating November 22, 2025, as National Adoption Day and November 2025 as National Adoption Month to promote national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.

SRES 513 is a non-binding Senate resolution designating November 22, 2025, as National Adoption Day and all of November 2025 as National Adoption Month. It aims to promote public awareness of adoption, particularly for children in foster care awaiting permanent families, and encourages Americans to support adoption efforts. The resolution directly affects the public, adoption agencies, and foster care systems by formally recognizing these dates for nationwide awareness campaigns. It does not create new laws or policies but seeks to highlight existing adoption opportunities and the need for stable homes for children.
Kevin Cramer (R) · 31 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Nov 20, 2025

HRES 897: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to support the rights of youth in the foster care system.

HRES 897 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House's support for foster youth rights, not a law creating new requirements. It formally declares that foster youth should have 10 specific rights, including staying in their original school, accessing health services, freedom from abuse, maintaining sibling contact, and regular caseworker communication. The resolution cites studies showing foster youth face higher risks of educational gaps, maltreatment, and racial disparities in the system. It does not alter existing laws but serves as a symbolic statement of congressional support based on research data.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly supports foster youth's right to stay in original school, addressing educational access gaps and reducing disruption for vulnerable students.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly states foster youth should have 'accessing health services' as a right, directly supporting healthcare access for this vulnerable group.85% confidence
Emanuel Cleaver (D) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · Senate Nov 20, 2025

S 3265: Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act

This bill extends and expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), which helps employers hire from targeted groups like veterans, long-term welfare recipients, and individuals in high-unemployment areas. It extends the program through 2030 (from 2025), increases the credit rate to 50% for certain new hires (up from 40%), adds automatic annual inflation adjustments to key dollar amounts, and expands eligibility to include military spouses and people receiving SNAP benefits without an age limit. Employers hiring from these groups will see higher tax credits for qualifying wages, with new rules specifically for agricultural workers, summer youth employees, and veterans. The changes apply to workers hired after December 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands Work Opportunity Tax Credit with higher rates and broader eligibility, providing tax relief to employers hiring targeted groups, directly strengthening tax incentive programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends WOTC through 2030, increases credit rate to 50%, expands eligibility to military spouses/SNAP recipients - directly enhances employment opportunities for targeted groups95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly includes veterans as a targeted group for WOTC, supporting veteran employment through tax incentives.90% confidence
Bill Cassidy (R) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 6221: Fostering the Future for American Children and Families Act

This bill directs the Health and Human Services Secretary to study federal, state, and private programs supporting job training and apprenticeships for current and former foster youth, evaluating effectiveness, gaps, and barriers. It then establishes the "Fostering the Future Pipeline Program" to provide competitive grants to states, schools, employers, and nonprofits for expanding industry-aligned training in high-demand fields like healthcare and IT, with a $50 million annual funding limit. The bill also amends existing foster care funding to allow education vouchers to cover short-term career programs, such as registered apprenticeships and certificate courses. These changes directly affect foster youth transitioning to adulthood by improving access to career pathways and workforce opportunities.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes grants for job training and apprenticeships in schools, expanding educational access and student programs for foster youth.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds job training grants for foster youth in high-demand fields, directly advancing workforce development and employment opportunities per bill's $50M annual program.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill includes IT as a high-demand field for training grants, indirectly supporting technology workforce development65% confidence
Zachary Nunn (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 6215: Small Business RELIEF Act

HR 6215, the Small Business RELIEF Act, exempts small businesses from import duties imposed under Executive Order 14257 (90 Fed. Reg. 15041) for goods they import or use. It requires the President to refund duties paid by small businesses within 90 days of the bill's enactment. The bill defines "small business concern" using the standard Small Business Act criteria (15 U.S.C. 632). This directly affects small businesses importing goods, providing immediate cost relief by removing a specific tariff and refunding past payments.
Kelly Morrison (D) · 32 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 6180: Bitcoin for America Act

This bill would allow taxpayers to pay federal income taxes using Bitcoin instead of cash. Taxpayers would transfer Bitcoin to a Treasury-designated address, with the payment value determined by the current market rate at the time of transfer. All Bitcoin received through this process would be deposited into a government "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve," which must hold the assets long-term with strict rules: no more than 5% of holdings can be sold annually, and sales are prohibited for at least 20 years after receipt. The bill also specifies that taxpayers would not recognize capital gains when paying taxes with Bitcoin, and the Treasury would publish annual reports on reserve holdings and security measures.
Warren Davidson (R)
in committee · Ohio · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 6245: PLAY Act

The PLAY Act establishes a federal task force led by the Health and Human Services and Interior Departments to coordinate efforts improving access to safe, community-based play spaces for children under 18. The task force will identify barriers to playground access, develop recommendations for agencies to collaborate on child wellness infrastructure (like playgrounds and outdoor learning areas), and report findings to Congress within one year. It does not fund new playgrounds but focuses on interagency coordination and evidence-based strategies to promote physical activity and health through existing public lands and community spaces. This bill directly affects federal agencies with jurisdiction over public lands, parks, and community health programs.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHHS-led task force on child wellness infrastructure aligns with public health initiatives promoting physical activity access for children.85% confidence
Nikema Williams (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 6217: Revitalize Our Neighborhoods Act of 2025

The Revitalize Our Neighborhoods Act of 2025 creates a competitive grant program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to eliminate blight and revitalize neighborhoods. It provides funding specifically for states, local governments, or multi-jurisdictional entities to carry out activities like demolishing deteriorated structures, boarding vacant properties, renovating abandoned buildings, and constructing affordable housing - all limited to low-income communities. Recipients must contribute at least 15% in matching funds (from federal programs, local sources, or property sales) and submit detailed 5-year plans for how the funds will be used. The bill prohibits using funds to acquire occupied homes and requires annual reports on project outcomes, geographic distribution, and populations assisted.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly funds affordable housing construction in low-income communities via HUD grants, directly advancing housing goals.95% confidence
Frank J. Mrvan (D) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 6198: Rear Admiral Alene Duerk Ship Renaming Act of 2025

This bill is a commemorative resolution (not a law) recommending the U.S. Navy name a vessel after Rear Admiral Alene Duerk. It directs the Secretary of the Navy to honor her by naming a ship "U.S.S. Rear Admiral Alene Duerk," recognizing her service as the first woman promoted to rear admiral in the Navy. The bill details her WWII nursing service, postwar career progression, and military medals, but does not create new policy or funding. It is a non-binding expression of congressional sentiment regarding naval vessel naming.
Marcy Kaptur (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 6214: Kidney Care Access Protection Act

The Kidney Care Access Protection Act (HR 6214) improves access to innovative kidney treatments for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease. It extends transitional payment adjustments for new renal dialysis drugs and devices for at least three years, then establishes permanent payment adjustments based on actual utilization and costs. The bill also expands Medicare's annual wellness benefit to include kidney disease screening and increases access to kidney disease education services through renal dialysis facilities. These changes apply to Medicare beneficiaries, renal dialysis facilities, and healthcare providers, with key provisions effective January 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves access to kidney treatments for Medicare beneficiaries, extends payment adjustments for dialysis drugs, expands wellness benefits to include kidney screening, and increases education access.95% confidence
Carol D. Miller (R) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 6191: No Taxpayer Funded Abortion Travel for Illegal Aliens Act

This bill prohibits federal funds from being used to cover any abortion-related expenses for individuals classified as "illegal aliens" under immigration law. It specifically blocks taxpayer money from paying for travel, lodging, meals, childcare, translation, doula care, or patient education services connected to abortion access. The law directly affects non-citizens who are inadmissible or deportable under specific immigration statutes (as defined in the Immigration and Nationality Act). It applies to all federal programs and funds, restricting assistance for abortion services beyond the procedure itself.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts federal funding for abortion-related healthcare services for non-citizens, directly limiting access to a specific healthcare service under public health programs.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts abortion-related services for non-citizens classified as 'illegal aliens' under immigration law, directly limiting immigrant access to healthcare services.95% confidence
Mark Harris (R) · 35 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 6241: Urban and Rural Diabetes Initiative Act

This bill establishes a federal grant program to improve diabetes care in underserved urban and rural communities. It authorizes the Health Secretary to fund eligible providers - including community health centers, rural clinics, and tribal health departments - to deliver comprehensive services like routine diabetes treatment, prevention education, eye/foot care, and kidney disease management. Grants require providers to offer culturally appropriate care in local languages and conduct community outreach. Funding must be distributed equitably between urban and rural areas, with authorization for fiscal years 2026-2031. The program directly supports patients in medically underserved communities facing barriers to diabetes care.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes federal grants for diabetes care, increasing government spending on public health services through new funding allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes federal grants to fund diabetes care in underserved communities, expanding access to comprehensive services including prevention and management.95% confidence
Maxine Waters (D) · 23 co-sponsors
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