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in committee · Tennessee · House Jun 12, 2025

HR 3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act

The Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act (HR 3971) would establish key labor protections for domestic workers, including nannies, housekeepers, and caregivers who work in private homes. The bill requires written agreements for workers employed 8+ hours per week, provides earned sick days (1 hour for every 30 hours worked), mandates fair scheduling practices with 72-hour notice for schedule changes, and extends overtime protections to live-in domestic employees. It also prohibits unfair wage deductions, guarantees meal and rest breaks, and ensures privacy protections including no monitoring in private living spaces. The bill directly affects approximately 2.2 million domestic workers across the U.S., who are disproportionately women of color and immigrants. Enforcement would be handled by the Department of Labor through new complaint resolution mechanisms and oversight.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes written agreements, earned sick days, fair scheduling, overtime for live-in workers, and bans unfair wage deductions - directly advancing worker protections for domestic workers.95% confidence
Pramila Jayapal (D) · 115 co-sponsors
in committee · Tennessee · House Jun 12, 2025

HR 3908: National Emergencies Reform Act of 2025

This bill would reform how presidents declare and maintain national emergencies by imposing new congressional oversight requirements. It requires the president to specify which laws they'll use during an emergency within 20 days, after which Congress must approve the emergency or it automatically expires. The bill also establishes a 5-year maximum duration for emergencies (with some exceptions), mandates regular reporting to Congress on emergency actions, and requires detailed budget reporting on funds used during emergencies. These changes would directly affect presidential emergency powers and congressional oversight of those powers.
Steve Cohen (D)
in committee · Tennessee · House Jun 12, 2025

HR 3931: Kids on the Go Act of 2025

HR 3931, the Kids on the Go Act of 2025, requires states to appoint a "Safe routes to school coordinator" for transportation projects. If a state hires such a coordinator, the federal government will cover 95% of eligible project costs under the relevant transportation program (previously a lower percentage). This bill directly affects state transportation agencies and school districts receiving federal funds for safe routes to school initiatives. The key change is the increased federal funding rate tied to the coordinator position, aiming to improve student safety during school commutes. The bill does not mandate hiring but offers a significant funding incentive for states that choose to implement this role.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases federal funding share for safe routes to school projects from lower percentage to 95%, advancing government spending on essential transportation program95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases federal funding (95% coverage) for safe routes to school transportation projects, directly enhancing K-12 student access and school infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes walking/biking to school routes, reducing vehicle emissions and pollution, aligning with environmental protection goals.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill increases federal funding (to 95%) for safe routes to school transportation projects, directly advancing infrastructure funding under transportation programs.90% confidence
Hillary J. Scholten (D) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Tennessee · Senate Jun 11, 2025

S 2020: FAIR Act

The FAIR Act (S 2020) prohibits all federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), including indirect funding through public broadcast stations or programming purchases. It requires the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to cancel existing funding and block future funding to these organizations and their successors. Federal agencies must also review and terminate any existing contracts or grants involving NPR or PBS that violate this prohibition. The bill directly affects NPR, PBS, and their affiliated entities by cutting their primary source of federal support.
Marsha Blackburn (R)
in committee · Tennessee · House Jun 11, 2025

HR 3930: Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2025

This bill codifies existing protections for designated roadless areas within the National Forest System by prohibiting new road construction, road reconstruction, and logging in these areas. It directly affects National Forest lands already identified as "inventoried roadless areas" under the current Roadless Rule, which covers roughly 58 million acres. The key mechanism requires the Secretary of Agriculture to enforce these prohibitions, maintaining current protections without expanding restrictions to other lands or altering existing multiple-use management. The bill does not create new protected areas but legally solidifies the existing regulatory framework to preserve ecological and recreational values.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts road construction and logging in National Forest areas, limiting access for energy exploration and infrastructure development.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMaintains 58M acres of roadless areas by prohibiting logging/roads, protecting forests per current rule.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill prohibits new road construction in national forest roadless areas, restricting transportation infrastructure development in designated zones.90% confidence
Andrea Salinas (D) · 94 co-sponsors
in committee · Tennessee · House Jun 11, 2025

HR 3921: STOP CSAM Act of 2025

The STOP CSAM Act of 2025 would strengthen protections for child victims and witnesses in federal court by creating a new definition of "covered person" to include minors under 18 who are victims or witnesses of abuse, exploitation, or kidnapping. The bill requires internet service providers to report apparent child sexual exploitation to the CyberTipline within 60 days, with civil penalties of $50,000-$250,000 per violation and criminal fines up to $1 million for non-compliance. It also creates new civil remedies allowing victims to sue platforms that host or promote child sexual exploitation, with minimum $300,000 in damages. Additionally, large platforms would be required to submit annual reports to the Attorney General and FTC detailing their safety measures and child exploitation on their platforms.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates new victim protections for minors in federal courts, mandates ISP reporting for CSAM, and imposes penalties - directly strengthening victim rights and court procedures within criminal justice.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates ISPs to report CSAM, enhancing cybersecurity and child safety. Regulates tech companies for consumer protection, aligning with support indicators.95% confidence
Barry Moore (R) · 30 co-sponsors
in committee · Tennessee · House Jun 11, 2025

HR 3916: My Body, My Data Act of 2025

This bill, HR 3916 (My Body, My Data Act of 2025), requires businesses and other "regulated entities" to minimize collection and sharing of personal reproductive or sexual health data - such as pregnancy status, contraceptive use, or abortion-related information - and gives individuals specific rights. It mandates that entities provide individuals with easy access to their data, the ability to correct inaccuracies, and the right to request deletion of such information within 15 days. The law also requires clear privacy policies detailing data practices and prohibits retaliation against individuals who exercise these rights, such as charging higher prices or denying services. It applies broadly to most businesses (excluding HIPAA-covered healthcare providers) and is enforced by the FTC with private lawsuits allowed for violations.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient rights by mandating privacy for reproductive health data (e.g., pregnancy, abortion info) and granting access/correction/deletion rights, aligning with healthcare patient rights indicators.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates data minimization for sensitive health data and grants user rights to access/correct/delete information, directly strengthening data privacy protections under technology policy.95% confidence
Sara Jacobs (D) · 101 co-sponsors
in committee · Tennessee · House Jun 11, 2025

HR 3917: To prohibit the participation of males in athletic programs or activities at the military service academies that are designated for women or girls.

This bill prohibits male students from participating in athletic programs at the U.S. Military Academies (West Point, Annapolis, and Air Force Academy) designated exclusively for women or girls. It allows males to train with such teams only if no female athlete loses a roster spot, competition opportunity, scholarship, or other benefit. The bill defines "sex" as biological sex at birth and clarifies that "athletic programs" include all team-based activities requiring participation. It directly affects the women's sports teams at these three service academies and their eligibility rules.
Dusty Johnson (R) · 27 co-sponsors
in committee · Tennessee · House Jun 11, 2025

HR 3906: Medical Research for Our Troops Act

HR 3906, the Medical Research for Our Troops Act, restores funding levels for military medical research by increasing the Defense Health Agency's research budget from $40.395 billion to $41.576 billion in the 2025 appropriations act. It ensures Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs funds are used consistently with the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, requiring the Defense Secretary to support all previously identified research programs and maintain existing funding allocations. The bill directly affects military medical research initiatives and the Defense Health Agency's budget implementation. This is a procedural funding adjustment, not a new policy, maintaining continuity for ongoing research projects.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases Defense Health Agency research budget by $1.181B in 2025 appropriations, directly advancing military medical research funding within government spending.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases military medical research funding by $1.181B, advancing healthcare research and services per bill summary.92% confidence
André Carson (D) · 54 co-sponsors
in committee · Tennessee · House Jun 11, 2025

HR 3880: Clear the ROADS Act

HR 3880, the Clear the ROADS Act, requires states to prohibit non-government individuals from recklessly blocking highways in ways that endanger public safety. If a state fails to meet this requirement, the federal government would withhold 10% of that state's annual highway funding starting October 1 each year. The bill directs the Transportation Secretary to issue rules within 180 days to define how states must comply. This affects all states receiving federal highway funds, directly targeting reckless road obstructions by private individuals.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires states to prevent highway blockages endangering safety, with funding penalties for non-compliance - strengthens highway safety standards95% confidence
Bill Huizenga (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Tennessee · House Jun 11, 2025

HR 3477: Ensuring Airline Resiliency to Reduce Delays and Cancellations Act

HR 3477, the Ensuring Airline Resiliency to Reduce Delays and Cancellations Act, requires major U.S. airlines (defined as "covered carriers" under federal regulations) to create and regularly update operational resiliency plans within one year of the law's enactment. These plans must detail how airlines will prevent or limit disruptions from severe weather, staffing shortages, technology failures, and cybersecurity risks, including specific measures for crew scheduling and passenger rebooking. The bill mandates a government audit by the Comptroller General after three years to assess the effectiveness of these plans and report findings to Congress. The law directly affects airlines by imposing new planning requirements and indirectly benefits air travelers by aiming to reduce flight delays and cancellations.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates airline resiliency plans to prevent delays/cancellations, enhancing transportation system reliability and operational safety within air travel infrastructure.90% confidence
Rick Larsen (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Tennessee · House Jun 11, 2025

HR 2720: Gold Star Family Education Parity Act

HR 2720, the Gold Star Family Education Parity Act, terminates the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program (Chapter 35 of the U.S. Code) for Gold Star families on August 1, 2029. It directly affects surviving spouses and children of service members who died in combat, ensuring they can transition to the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) without losing benefits. The bill automatically switches eligibility to Chapter 33, bypassing standard service-credit restrictions that would otherwise reduce their benefit duration. This creates a seamless transition to continued education support while maintaining the same benefit level. The policy change takes effect on the specified termination date, 2029.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill transitions Gold Star families to Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) without service-credit barriers, expanding education benefit access for veterans' families.95% confidence
Timothy M. Kennedy (D) · 3 co-sponsors
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