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in committee · Washington · House Dec 16, 2025

HR 6736: ARMAS Act of 2025

The ARMAS Act of 2025 transfers control of certain firearms export regulations from the Department of Commerce to the Department of State to better regulate exports to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It designates specific countries (including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador) as "covered countries" requiring stricter export oversight, including mandatory annual reports on firearms exports and end-use monitoring to prevent diversion to criminal groups. The bill requires the Department of State to develop a strategy to disrupt illegal firearm trafficking, including increased participation in the eTrace program for tracking U.S.-sourced firearms and improved data sharing with foreign governments. Based on findings that U.S.-sourced firearms are commonly used in crimes in these regions, the act aims to reduce the flow of weapons that fuel violence and crime.
Joaquin Castro (D) · 30 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · Senate Dec 15, 2025

S 3480: Seniors Deserve SMARTER Care Act of 2025

This bill prohibits the implementation of the WISeR model under Medicare, specifically blocking the Secretary of Health and Human Services from adopting the "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model" or any similar model. It directly affects Medicare beneficiaries and providers by preventing a new payment and service delivery approach that would require prior authorization for certain services. The key provision is a direct ban on the WISeR model's rollout, as outlined in the July 1, 2025, federal notice. This change would maintain current Medicare approval processes for affected services without creating new requirements. The bill does not establish new benefits or alter existing Medicare coverage rules.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBlocks WISeR model's prior authorization requirements, preventing restrictions on Medicare services and protecting beneficiary access to care.95% confidence
Patty Murray (D) · 19 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Dec 15, 2025

HR 6725: Jobs, On-the-Job Earn-While-You-Learn Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African-Americans Act

This bill establishes a Diversity and Inclusion Administrator at the Department of Labor to increase African American participation in apprenticeships. It requires all new and renewing registered apprenticeship programs to submit plans boosting African American enrollment and creates competitive grants for programs targeting underserved communities in fields like construction, healthcare, and tech. The grants fund outreach, mentoring, and support services to help African American youth access and complete apprenticeships. The bill directly affects African American young people and apprenticeship programs nationwide, with $2 million authorized for fiscal year 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates competitive grants for apprenticeship programs, allocating government funds to boost enrollment - direct funding for public service.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates grants funding outreach/mentoring for African American youth in apprenticeships, expanding educational access to underserved communities in workforce training programs.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates competitive grants for apprenticeships targeting African American youth, mandates enrollment plans, and establishes Diversity Administrator to boost participation in employment programs.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill includes grants for apprenticeships in tech fields and promotes digital equity through workforce development programs75% confidence
David Scott (D) · 41 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Dec 12, 2025

HRES 949: Expressing support for the designation of the first Saturday in May as "National Lowrider Day".

HRES 949 is a symbolic resolution expressing congressional support for designating the first Saturday in May as "National Lowrider Day." It recognizes lowrider culture as an integral part of U.S. history and cultural identity, originating in Chicano communities and reflecting creativity, community building, and resistance to discrimination. The resolution honors lowrider builders, artists, and clubs, acknowledges historical challenges like criminalization, and calls for public events and educational programs celebrating this cultural heritage. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws but formally acknowledges the cultural significance of lowrider culture for affected communities nationwide.
Teresa Leger Fernandez (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Dec 12, 2025

HR 6685: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an exception for multiemployer plan participants to the requirements for automatic enrollment.

This bill exempts multiemployer pension plans from automatic enrollment requirements under the Internal Revenue Code. Specifically, it amends Section 414A(c)(3) to explicitly exclude multiemployer plans (defined under Section 414(f)) from rules requiring automatic enrollment in retirement plans. This change directly affects workers enrolled in union-sponsored multiemployer pension plans, allowing these plans to avoid automatic enrollment obligations. The amendment applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.
Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentExempts union-sponsored multiemployer pension plans from automatic enrollment requirements, reducing retirement savings benefits for workers by removing a mandatory participation safeguard.92% confidence
Brad Finstad (R) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · 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 · Washington · 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) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · 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
in committee · Washington · House Dec 11, 2025

HR 6617: Keeping All Students Safe Act

The Keeping All Students Safe Act prohibits the use of unlawful seclusion and restraint in schools receiving federal funding, including physical restraint that restricts breathing or blood flow, chemical restraint not prescribed for medical treatment, and mechanical restraint. The bill requires schools to use less restrictive interventions first, mandates that staff using physical restraint be trained and certified through State-approved programs, and requires immediate parent notification after any restraint incident. States must develop plans to monitor compliance, collect and report data on restraint incidents (disaggregated by race, disability status, and school type), and implement positive behavioral interventions. The bill provides $40 million annually for five years to support states in implementing these requirements and improving school climate through evidence-based approaches.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits harmful restraint practices in schools, mandates staff training and parent notification, directly enhancing student safety and well-being in educational settings.95% confidence
Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (D) · 52 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Dec 11, 2025

HR 6677: Professional Degree Access Restoration Act

This bill amends the Higher Education Act to extend the loan limits for graduate and professional students indefinitely. It removes the previous expiration date (June 30, 2026) for these limits, meaning graduate and professional students will continue to have access to the same federal loan amounts without a set end date. The key change modifies Section 455(a) by eliminating the sunset provision and updating the effective date language in the law. This directly affects students pursuing advanced degrees who rely on federal loans for tuition and living expenses. The bill makes a technical adjustment to existing student loan policy without creating new benefits or altering eligibility criteria.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExtends indefinite federal loan access for grad students, maintaining funding without sunset clause, supporting higher education access.95% confidence
Ritchie Torres (D) · 51 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Dec 11, 2025

HR 6621: Workforce of the Future Act of 2025

The Workforce of the Future Act of 2025 requires federal agencies to produce reports analyzing artificial intelligence's impact on the workforce, including data on affected industries, demographic impacts, and necessary skills. It authorizes $160 million in Department of Education grants to expand emerging and advanced technology education in schools, with a focus on underserved communities and students from low-income backgrounds. The bill also allocates $90 million in Department of Labor grants to support workforce training for workers most affected by AI, particularly those in high-impact industries. Both programs require detailed reporting on demographic data and will be evaluated for effectiveness. The legislation aims to prepare workers and students for an AI-driven economy through education, training, and equitable access to technology skills.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes $160M in DOE grants for tech education expansion in schools, targeting underserved communities - direct funding increase for educational access and program development.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAllocates $160M for tech education grants and $90M for labor workforce development, targeting underserved communities to strengthen future employment opportunities and skills training.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds AI workforce analysis and $160M for tech education in underserved communities, promoting digital equity and workforce development.95% confidence
Emanuel Cleaver (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Dec 11, 2025

HR 6290: Safe Social Media Act

This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Health and Human Services (HHS) to study how social media platforms affect teenagers under 17, including data collection practices, algorithm use, targeted advertising, daily usage patterns, and mental health impacts. The study must examine both potential benefits and harms of social media use across age ranges and submit a report with policy recommendations to Congress within three years. It defines "social media platform" broadly to include public-facing apps and websites (but excludes email and internet service providers). The bill does not impose new regulations on platforms but mandates this research to inform future policy decisions.
Cliff Bentz (R) · 2 co-sponsors
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