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in committee · Washington · House Apr 7, 2025

HR 2664: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for additional uses of funds for grants to strengthen historically Black colleges and universities, and for other purposes.

HR 2664 amends the Higher Education Act to allow historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to use federal grant funds for specific arts, arts education, and cultural programs. The bill adds new provisions enabling HBCUs to provide financial aid to arts students, establish outreach programs for arts departments, offer comprehensive support services (like mentorship and career advising), maintain Black art collections, and create paid internships through partnerships with arts organizations. It also authorizes HBCUs to partner with the National Endowment for the Arts to carry out these activities. This amendment directly affects HBCUs by expanding allowable grant uses to address historical underfunding and strengthen arts education.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly expands HBCU funding for arts education, student support services, and cultural programs under Higher Education Act, directly advancing educational access and institutional support.92% confidence
Alma S. Adams (D) · 22 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Apr 7, 2025

HR 2692: No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act

The No Tax Breaks for Union Busting Act would deny tax deductions for employers who spend money to influence employees' decisions about union activities, such as union elections or collective bargaining. It defines "labor organization activities" broadly to include union elections, labor disputes, and collective actions. The bill requires employers to report such spending on tax returns and prevents them from deducting these expenses from taxable income. This would apply to employers using tactics like captive audience meetings, outside consultants, or other efforts to sway workers' union decisions. The policy aims to remove tax incentives for employers to interfere with workers' rights under labor law.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCloses tax loophole by denying deductions for anti-union employer spending, aligning with fiscal responsibility and closing tax avoidance mechanisms.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentDenies tax deductions for anti-union employer spending, directly protecting collective bargaining rights and worker organizing efforts.95% confidence
Donald Norcross (D) · 137 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Apr 7, 2025

HR 2672: Religious Workforce Protection Act

HR 2672, the Religious Workforce Protection Act, extends temporary nonimmigrant status for religious workers whose applications for permanent residency (green cards) are delayed due to visa backlogs. It directly affects religious workers (such as pastors or missionaries) who are principal or derivative beneficiaries of pending immigrant petitions under specific visa categories, allowing them to maintain their work status beyond the usual 5-year limit while their green card applications are processed. Key provisions include granting extensions until a final decision is made on their adjustment of status application, modifying rules to allow limited job flexibility for these workers, and exempting them from a 1-year foreign residence requirement if they left the U.S. due to the prior 5-year cap. The bill aims to prevent religious workers from losing their legal status during lengthy immigration processing.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationExtends temporary work status for religious workers facing green card backlogs, protecting their ability to work and remain legally in the U.S. while pending applications process.95% confidence
Mike Carey (R) · 37 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Apr 7, 2025

HR 2679: Cool Roof Rebate Act of 2025

HR 2679, the Cool Roof Rebate Act of 2025, creates a federal program providing rebates to low-income households for installing highly reflective roofing products that reduce home cooling costs. Eligible households must have incomes below 200% of their ZIP code’s median income and reside in areas ranked in the top 25% for heat vulnerability by the CDC. Rebates range from $0.25 to $0.75 per square foot, depending on roof type (low-sloped or steep-sloped) and the product’s ability to reflect sunlight and emit heat, as measured by standardized testing. The program runs from 2026 through 2030 with $25 million annually allocated for rebates, requiring participants to report on roof types and products used.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes energy efficiency by providing rebates for reflective roofing to reduce home cooling energy consumption, directly aligning with 'increases energy efficiency' indicator.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes energy efficiency via reflective roofs, reducing cooling energy use and associated emissions, aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides rebates to low-income households for energy-efficient roofing, reducing cooling costs and advancing housing affordability for eligible residents.95% confidence
Valerie P. Foushee (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Apr 7, 2025

HR 2680: Expanding Access to School Meals Act of 2025

HR 2680, the Expanding Access to School Meals Act of 2025, ends reduced-price breakfast and lunch programs under federal law and expands free meal eligibility. It raises the income threshold for free lunch eligibility from 130% to 224% of the federal poverty level (Sec. 201) and allows schools to directly certify children receiving Medicaid benefits as eligible for free meals without additional applications (Sec. 202). The bill also permits schools to request retroactive reimbursement for meals served to eligible children starting the first day of the school year (Sec. 203) and increases the community eligibility program multiplier to 2.5 for schools serving high-poverty areas (Sec. 204). These changes directly affect public school students from low-income families and school districts receiving federal meal reimbursement funds.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands free meal eligibility (224% poverty level) and streamlines certification, directly increasing access to school meals - a core educational support service enhancing student well-being and attendance.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands school meal access via Medicaid integration, directly advancing public health nutrition programs under healthcare policy framework.85% confidence
Josh Gottheimer (D) · 48 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Apr 7, 2025

HR 2682: STOP Bullying Act

HR 2682, the STOP Bullying Act, requires each state to establish a state anti-bullying task force using federal grants. The task force must study bullying in K-12 schools, including policies, education efforts, and bullying-related violence or self-harm, and include specific members like teachers, students, parents, psychologists, and LGBTQ+ advocates. States must submit a public report with findings, recommendations for legislation or actions, and best practices for addressing bullying within one year. This bill directly affects all public K-12 schools and students across the country, particularly focusing on reducing bullying against marginalized groups like LGBTQ+ students, Jewish students, and students with disabilities. The law creates a structured process for states to develop evidence-based anti-bullying strategies but does not provide direct funding for school programs.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires states to establish anti-bullying task forces in K-12 schools, study policies, and report findings to improve school safety and student well-being.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill includes psychologists and LGBTQ+ advocates in anti-bullying task forces, addressing mental health and psychological well-being in schools.65% confidence
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Apr 7, 2025

HR 2678: Ellie’s Law

HR 2678, "Ellie’s Law," authorizes $20 million annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 for the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to conduct new research on unruptured brain aneurysms. The funding specifically aims to study diverse patient populations by age, sex, and race, addressing gaps in current research. This bill directly affects the estimated 6.8 million Americans with unruptured brain aneurysms - particularly women and people of color, who face higher rupture risks - by advancing medical understanding of the condition. The law requires the funds to supplement, not replace, existing research budgets.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $20M annually for medical research funding, directly increasing federal spending on a health program addressing underserved populations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes $20M annually for neurological research addressing health disparities in aneurysm care, advancing patient access and equity for 6.8M affected Americans.95% confidence
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R) · 55 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Apr 7, 2025

HR 2671: Tax Fairness for Workers Act

The Tax Fairness for Workers Act (HR 2671) would allow certain employees to deduct work-related expenses directly from their gross income. Specifically, it creates an above-the-line deduction for union dues (amending IRC Section 62(a)(1)) and reinstates a deduction for other out-of-pocket work costs like uniforms or tools (amending IRC Section 67(g)), effective for 2025 tax years. This directly affects union members and workers with significant job-related expenses who previously could not deduct these costs. The bill removes the prior limitation that barred these deductions, making them available without needing to itemize. The policy change simplifies tax filing for affected workers by treating these expenses as deductible business costs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief for workers with job-related expenses (union dues, uniforms), reducing taxable income for middle/lower income earners.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentReinstates tax deductions for union dues and work expenses, directly supporting workers' financial relief and collective bargaining efforts per bill summary.92% confidence
Brendan F. Boyle (D) · 176 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Apr 7, 2025

HR 2663: Restore College Sports Act

The Restore College Sports Act (HR 2663) establishes the American Collegiate Sports Association (ACSA) to replace the NCAA as the governing body for college sports. It requires all participating colleges to comply with specific rules, including: sharing all athletic revenue (ticket sales, broadcasting, merchandise) equally between institutions and student athletes; allowing athletes to transfer between schools without penalty; capping coach salaries at 10 times the full cost of attendance; and requiring athletic conferences to be limited to schools in the same time zone. This directly affects all member colleges, student athletes, and coaches participating in NCAA-sponsored sports. The bill mandates compliance through the Higher Education Act, making ACSA membership a condition for institutions to maintain certain federal education benefits.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates equal revenue sharing between institutions and student athletes, directly protecting worker compensation rights under labor & employment policies.90% confidence
Michael Baumgartner (R)
in committee · Washington · Senate Apr 4, 2025

S 1310: No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act

S 1310, the No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act, denies tax deductions for employer spending aimed at influencing workers' decisions about union organizing or collective bargaining. It amends the tax code to block deductions for expenses like anti-union consultant fees, captive audience meetings, and other tactics that interfere with labor rights under the National Labor Relations Act. Employers must report such spending on tax returns with specific details, including dates, amounts, and whether activities relate to unfair labor practice charges. This directly affects businesses that engage in anti-union organizing tactics, removing a tax incentive for these activities while preserving deductions for standard union negotiations.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCloses tax loophole for anti-union spending, aligning with tax code reforms to promote labor rights and fiscal responsibility.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentDenies tax deductions for anti-union tactics, protecting workers' right to organize under NLRA and supporting collective bargaining by removing financial incentives for employer interference.95% confidence
Ben Ray Luján (D) · 29 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Apr 4, 2025

HR 2253: Puppy Protection Act of 2025

This bill, HR 2253 (Puppy Protection Act of 2025), sets new federal standards for commercial dog dealers who sell puppies to the public. It requires specific housing sizes based on dog size (e.g., 12-30 square feet per dog), daily exercise in safe outdoor areas, clean water and nutritious food twice daily, and annual veterinary exams including dental checks. The bill also limits breeding frequency (max 2 litters in 25 months), sets age minimums for breeding (18 months for small dogs, 2 years for large dogs), and mandates health screenings to prevent genetic diseases. These requirements apply directly to commercial dealers, with final regulations to be issued within 18 months of enactment.
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R) · 217 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Apr 4, 2025

HR 2195: Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2025

HR 2195, the Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2025, would expand eligibility for food assistance under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to more veterans. It adds four new qualifying categories to the existing rules: veterans with a "catastrophically disabled" determination under military disability law, veterans under 65 receiving a pension, and veterans meeting specific combined disability rating thresholds. The bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act to include these new groups in SNAP eligibility, directly affecting veterans who currently may not qualify under existing disability rating criteria. The changes would take effect on October 1, 2030.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands SNAP eligibility to four new veteran categories, directly increasing access to food assistance benefits for veterans.95% confidence
Jahana Hayes (D) · 68 co-sponsors
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