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in committee · District of Columbia · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 2743: Raise the Wage Act of 2025

The Raise the Wage Act of 2025 gradually increases the federal minimum wage from $9.50 to $17.00 per hour over six years, with annual adjustments based on median wage growth. It raises the base wage for tipped workers from $6.00 to $17.00 per hour, phasing out their separate minimum wage structure by 2029. The bill also eliminates special minimum wage certificates for disabled workers after 2029, requiring employers to pay the standard minimum wage. These changes apply to most covered workers, including tipped employees and those under 20, with specific transition timelines for each group.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly raises federal minimum wage to $17/hr, eliminates lower tipped/disabled worker rates, and mandates standard wage for all covered workers, directly advancing wage protections.95% confidence
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D) · 176 co-sponsors
in committee · District of Columbia · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 2738: Ending PUSHOUT Act of 2025

The Ending PUSHOUT Act of 2025 aims to address discriminatory school discipline practices that disproportionately push students of color, particularly Black, Brown, and Indigenous girls, out of school. It requires schools to collect and report detailed demographic data on discipline practices, including race, gender identity, disability status, and other factors. The bill provides grants to schools to implement trauma-informed alternatives to exclusionary discipline like suspensions and expulsions, while prohibiting certain practices such as out-of-school suspension for young students for minor offenses like grooming policy violations. It also establishes a joint task force with student, parent, and expert representation to study and recommend solutions to end school pushout of girls of color.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAddresses school discipline disparities linked to school-to-prison pipeline, promoting trauma-informed alternatives to exclusionary practices that prevent youth from entering criminal justice system.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides grants for trauma-informed discipline alternatives and requires data collection to address discriminatory practices, advancing equity in K-12 schools.90% confidence
Ayanna Pressley (D) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · District of Columbia · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 2739: Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act

This bill prohibits federal funding for school police officers and establishes a $5 billion grant program to help schools replace law enforcement with mental health professionals like counselors, social workers, and psychologists. It requires schools to eliminate police contracts before receiving funds and mandates that grant money be used for trauma-informed services, restorative justice programs, and evidence-based mental health support instead of punitive discipline. The bill directly affects schools with police presence but insufficient mental health staff, particularly those serving Black, Latino, Native American, and other marginalized students who face racial disparities in school discipline. It aims to reduce the school-to-prison pipeline by shifting resources from law enforcement to supportive services that address students' needs. The legislation includes reporting requirements for schools to track disciplinary practices and demographic data to monitor progress in reducing disparities.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeDefunds school police, mandates mental health services over punitive discipline, aligns with restorative justice reform to reduce criminalization in schools.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRedirects $5B federal funds from school police to mental health professionals, enhancing student support services and trauma-informed programs in schools.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds $5B for school mental health professionals, replacing police with counselors and mandating trauma-informed services per bill summary.95% confidence
Ayanna Pressley (D) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · District of Columbia · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 2736: Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2025

This bill establishes federal minimum standards for collective bargaining rights for public employees and supervisors. The Federal Labor Relations Authority would determine if state laws provide these rights, and if not, would establish them for affected employees. The bill guarantees public employees the right to form unions, bargain collectively, and engage in concerted activities, while requiring public employers to recognize unions and put agreements in writing. It also prohibits strikes or lockouts that would disrupt emergency services. This would apply to public employees in states that don't meet the federal standards for collective bargaining rights.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill grants collective bargaining rights to public employees, including teachers. This supports teachers' rights, a key component of education policy as defined.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill guarantees collective bargaining rights for public employees, a core labor right under the topic's definition.95% confidence
Donald Norcross (D) · 192 co-sponsors
in committee · District of Columbia · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 2737: ELON MUSK Act

HR 2737, titled the "ELON MUSK Act," is a procedural bill with a satirical title referencing Elon Musk. The bill prohibits "special Government employees" (as defined under 18 U.S.C. § 202) from entering into or benefiting from federal government contracts, requiring termination of any existing such contracts upon enactment. It uses standard legal terminology without creating new policy mechanisms beyond this contractual restriction. The bill does not directly affect specific individuals or entities but applies to a defined category of federal employees under existing law. The title's reference to Elon Musk is purely nominal and unrelated to the bill's actual provisions.
Mark Pocan (D) · 18 co-sponsors
in committee · District of Columbia · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 2718: Family Notification of Death, Injury, or Illness in Custody Act of 2025

This bill requires all detention agencies (jails, prisons, police custody) to establish mandatory policies for notifying families when an individual dies, is seriously injured, or becomes seriously ill while in custody. It mandates that agencies collect emergency contact information at the time of intake, notify families within 12 hours of death or 48 hours of serious illness/injury (between 6 a.m. and midnight), and provide specific details about the incident. Families must receive information on cause of death, medical treatment, and autopsy results, with options for compassionate in-person communication. The bill ensures contact information collection is voluntary, prohibits coercion, and requires agencies to document all notification attempts in the individual’s official file.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates transparency in custody incidents, enhancing accountability for detention agencies and aligning with criminal justice reform principles of oversight and family rights.95% confidence
Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · District of Columbia · House Apr 7, 2025

HRES 297: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that paraprofessionals and education support staff should have fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions.

HRES 297 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions for paraprofessionals (like instructional assistants) and education support staff (including bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and clerical staff) in schools. It specifically calls for livable wages, job security, access to affordable health care, paid leave, and meaningful input in school policies for these workers. As a resolution, it does not create new laws or mandate changes but serves as a symbolic statement highlighting these workers' needs. The resolution directly addresses the concerns of over 3 million school support staff facing issues like underpayment, lack of benefits, and job instability.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly advocates for fair wages/benefits for school support staff, directly strengthening educational access and school operations through improved staff retention and morale.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExplicitly demands affordable health care access for education staff as part of fair compensation, directly advancing healthcare access for workers.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly demands fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions for paraprofessionals/education staff, directly advancing labor protections per topic description.95% confidence
Jahana Hayes (D) · 58 co-sponsors
in committee · District of Columbia · House Apr 7, 2025

HRES 298: Expressing support for the designation of April 7, 2025, as "World Health Day" and recognizing the importance of prioritizing public health nationally and globally.

HRES 298 is a non-binding House resolution expressing support for designating April 7, 2025, as "World Health Day" in alignment with the World Health Organization's (WHO) established observance. It recognizes the importance of prioritizing public health nationally and globally, highlighting concerns like declining life expectancy, maternal and infant mortality, and healthcare access disparities affecting children, seniors, and marginalized communities. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funds but acknowledges the need for equitable healthcare access and interagency collaboration. It formally supports the WHO's theme "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures" for its 2025 campaign on maternal and newborn health.
Shri Thanedar (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · District of Columbia · House Apr 7, 2025

HR 2687: End Kidney Deaths Act

HR 2687, the End Kidney Deaths Act, creates a federal tax credit for living kidney donors who give non-directed donations (meaning they don't know the recipient's identity). It provides a $10,000 annual credit for five years ($50,000 total) to donors whose kidney is removed after December 31, 2026, with special rules if the donor dies during this period. The credit applies only to living, non-directed kidney donations and explicitly states it does not count as "valuable consideration" under laws prohibiting organ sales. This bill directly affects living kidney donors who choose to donate anonymously, aiming to incentivize such donations by offsetting related costs through tax relief. The credit expires after December 31, 2036.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates a $50,000 federal tax credit for kidney donors, providing direct tax relief as a funding mechanism for organ donation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates $50,000 tax credit for kidney donors to increase organ availability, directly improving transplant access and patient outcomes in healthcare.95% confidence
Nicole Malliotakis (R) · 47 co-sponsors
in committee · District of Columbia · House Apr 7, 2025

HR 2673: Florida Coastal Protection Act

This bill prohibits new federal oil and gas leasing and drilling in specific offshore areas near Florida. It directly affects federal energy leasing decisions by banning exploration, development, and production in three designated zones: the eastern Gulf of Mexico (per a 2006 law), a portion of the South Atlantic Planning Area south of 30°43'N latitude, and the Straits of Florida. The key mechanism is an amendment to federal law that blocks new leases in these areas, though existing leases remain unaffected. This policy change prevents future offshore drilling in these environmentally sensitive Florida coastal waters.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks new oil/gas leasing/drilling in offshore zones, directly restricting fossil fuel development per bill's prohibitions on exploration and production.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits new offshore drilling in ecologically sensitive Florida zones, preventing potential pollution and habitat damage from oil/gas activities.95% confidence
Kathy Castor (D) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · District of Columbia · 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 · District of Columbia · 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
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