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passed · Oregon · House Dec 15, 2025

HR 2550: Protect America's Workforce Act

The Protect America's Workforce Act cancels an executive order issued on March 27, 2025, that excluded certain groups from federal labor-management relations programs, making it legally unenforceable. It also ensures that all collective bargaining agreements between federal agencies and labor unions, which were active as of March 26, 2025, remain fully effective until their agreed terms expire. This directly affects federal agencies, labor unions, and the employees covered by these agreements. The bill prevents federal funds from being used to implement the canceled executive order while preserving existing labor agreements.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCancels executive order excluding groups from labor programs, preserves collective bargaining agreements. Protects workers' rights to negotiate with federal agencies.95% confidence
Jared F. Golden (D) · 226 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · House Dec 12, 2025

HR 6700: TALENTS Act

The TALENTS Act establishes the Presidential Management Fellows Program to recruit recent advanced degree holders for leadership development in federal agencies. It requires fellows to complete 80 hours of annual training, develop individual development plans within 90 days of starting, and complete rotational assignments with management responsibilities. The program provides a pathway for fellows to convert to competitive service positions after completing the 2-year program, with agencies required to provide developmental opportunities and evaluate fellows for certification. The Act also establishes Federal Executive Boards in 36 metropolitan areas to coordinate program implementation and support agency leadership development activities.
Melanie A. Stansbury (D) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · Oregon · House Dec 12, 2025

HR 1912: Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025

Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025 This act modifies the procedures by which the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reissues misused benefits to a beneficiary, including by requiring the VA to establish methods and timing with respect to determining whether an instance of misuse by a fiduciary is the result of negligence by the VA. The act also provides that if a beneficiary predeceases a reissuance, the VA must pay the amount to a surviving beneficiary in the same method as certain other VA benefits are paid upon the death of a beneficiary. Under the act, the VA may not withhold the reissuing of a benefit payment by reason of a pending determination regarding the VA's negligence in relation to the instance of misuse by a fiduciary. Additionally, the VA is not required to make a determination regarding its negligence for each instance of misuse by a fiduciary of all or part of an individual's benefit paid to such fiduciary.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill aims to reimburse veterans whose benefits were misused, strengthening their financial protection and ensuring proper benefit delivery.85% confidence
Gerald E. Connolly (D) · 7 co-sponsors
signed · Oregon · House Dec 12, 2025

HR 452: Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act

Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act This act provides for the award of Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's ice hockey team in recognition of the team's achievement at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.
Pete Stauber (R) · 299 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · Senate Dec 11, 2025

SRES 542: A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement and the many contributions and sacrifices of Southeast Asian Americans to the United States.

SRES 542 is a symbolic Senate resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of large-scale Southeast Asian refugee resettlement in the U.S. (1975-2025), honoring the contributions and sacrifices of over 3 million Southeast Asian Americans who arrived after conflicts in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. It recognizes their historical roles in U.S. military efforts, their ongoing challenges (including language barriers and health disparities), and their cultural and economic contributions to American society. The resolution does not create new policies or funding but formally acknowledges these communities’ resilience and affirms the U.S. commitment to supporting refugees and immigrants.
Mazie K. Hirono (D) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 3435: FAAN Act

The FAAN Act (S 3435) provides $1 billion in federal grants to nursing schools in underserved areas to address nursing workforce shortages. It directly affects nursing schools located in medically underserved regions, rural communities, or areas with health professional shortages, prioritizing institutions serving underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, low-income students, and rural populations. Key provisions require grantees to expand enrollment (especially for underrepresented students), modernize facilities with technology like simulation labs, strengthen clinical partnerships, and hire diverse faculty. Schools must report annually on outcomes, including student demographics and program impacts, with a comprehensive report to Congress after five years. The bill aims to strengthen nursing education capacity and emergency response readiness through these targeted funding mechanisms.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $1B federal grants to nursing schools in underserved areas, expanding enrollment for underrepresented students and rural populations in higher education.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides $1B federal grants to nursing schools in underserved areas to address workforce shortages, directly strengthening healthcare workforce development and access.95% confidence
Jeff Merkley (D) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 3458: Background Check Completion Act of 2025

This bill amends federal law to remove a specific deadline for completing background checks on firearm purchases. It deletes the requirement that background checks must be completed within 10 business days, as previously established under the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act. The change directly affects firearm sellers (such as licensed dealers) who conduct these checks, removing a strict timeline for completing the process. The bill focuses on technical adjustments to existing background check procedures without altering the underlying requirements for the checks themselves.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRemoves 10-day deadline for firearm background checks, weakening a key safety measure to prevent gun violence under criminal justice reform goals.85% confidence
Richard Blumenthal (D) · 25 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 3448: Keeping All Students Safe Act

The Keeping All Students Safe Act prohibits inappropriate seclusion and restraint in schools, including mechanical, chemical, and certain physical restraints that pose safety risks. It requires schools to use less restrictive interventions first, train staff in crisis intervention, and notify parents within 24 hours of any restraint incident. The law mandates meetings between schools and parents after incidents to discuss prevention strategies and provides documentation requirements. It applies to all public schools receiving federal funding, with specific protections for students with disabilities. States must submit compliance plans and report on restraint use, including demographic data on affected students.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restricts inappropriate restraint use in schools, protecting student civil rights and promoting safer educational environments, which aligns with criminal justice reform principles.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits unsafe restraints, mandates staff training and parent notifications to protect student safety in schools, aligning with educational safety protections.95% confidence
Christopher Murphy (D) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 3466: Honor Our Promise to Veterans Act of 2025

The Honor Our Promise to Veterans Act of 2025 improves veterans' access to care by requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs to schedule non-urgent appointments within seven days and urgent appointments within 48 hours of a veteran's request. The bill establishes an MST Aware rating program for community care providers who complete specific training on military sexual trauma and women veterans' care, and mandates regular reporting on appointment wait times and provider quality. It also creates new educational programs like "Start and Stay at VA" to recruit and retain healthcare staff, along with requirements for transparent staffing data and improved capital asset management for VA facilities. The legislation includes detailed reporting requirements for VA infrastructure projects and aims to enhance the overall quality and efficiency of veterans' healthcare services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves veterans' healthcare access by mandating faster appointment scheduling and establishing specialized care programs for military sexual trauma.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates reduced VA appointment wait times, creates MST/women veterans care training program, and requires quality reporting - directly improving veterans' healthcare access and services.95% confidence
Richard Blumenthal (D) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 3442: Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act

This bill removes waiting periods for disability and Medicare benefits for people diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Specifically, it amends the Social Security Act to add "metastatic breast cancer" to the list of conditions that immediately qualify individuals for disability insurance benefits (eliminating a standard 24-month waiting period) and for Medicare coverage (removing a 24-month waiting period for Medicare Part A). The changes apply only to new applications or benefit periods starting after the bill becomes law. It directly affects patients with metastatic breast cancer seeking timely access to income support and healthcare coverage.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves 24-month waiting periods for Medicare/disability benefits for metastatic breast cancer patients, immediately expanding access to healthcare coverage.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves 24-month waiting period for disability/Medicare benefits, expanding access to critical worker benefits for metastatic breast cancer patients under Social Security Act.95% confidence
Christopher Murphy (D) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 3455: Moving Transit Forward Act of 2025

This bill creates a new federal grant program to fund public transit improvements in cities. It provides 80% federal funding for urban transit systems to cover operating costs (like vehicle service), security enhancements (including personnel), and safety projects identified by safety committees. Recipients must certify they will maintain or increase their own funding levels for these services and cannot use funds to switch to third-party on-demand transit providers. The grants are allocated based on each city's reported transit operating expenses from the previous year.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides federal grants funding public transit operations and safety, requiring recipients to maintain local spending levels, promoting fiscal responsibility in public service funding.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds public transit improvements which reduce vehicle emissions and promote sustainable transportation, supporting environmental protection goals.65% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates federal grant program funding public transit operating costs, security, and safety projects with 80% federal funding, directly advancing transit infrastructure.90% confidence
Chris Van Hollen (D) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · House Dec 11, 2025

HR 6646: Empowering App-Based Workers Act

The Empowering App-Based Workers Act requires digital labor platforms (like ride-hail and delivery services) to disclose how they use algorithms and electronic monitoring tools to determine worker pay and assignments. It caps the percentage of consumer payments that platforms can keep (take rate) at 25% for ride-hail services and mandates detailed weekly pay statements showing compensation, take rate, and other work metrics. The bill prohibits platforms from using algorithms to set different pay rates for similar work based on protected characteristics like race or gender. These provisions directly affect app-based workers, platform companies, and consumers, aiming to create more transparent and fair working conditions in the gig economy. The bill does not override existing state or local laws that provide greater protections for workers.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires transparency in pay algorithms, caps platform take rates at 25%, mandates detailed pay statements - directly protects gig workers' compensation rights and workplace fairness.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates algorithmic transparency and caps platform take rates for digital labor platforms, regulating tech company practices to protect worker pay data and fairness.85% confidence
Pramila Jayapal (D) · 13 co-sponsors
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