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in committee · New Mexico · Senate Apr 7, 2025

SRES 161: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 7 through April 11, 2025, as "National Assistant Principals Week".

This Senate resolution (SRES 161) supports designating April 7-11, 2025, as "National Assistant Principals Week," as proposed by education organizations like the National Association of Secondary School Principals. It honors assistant principals for their roles in creating safe learning environments, supporting staff and students, and advancing school improvement efforts. The resolution encourages public recognition of their contributions through ceremonies and activities but does not create new laws or alter policies. It directly affects the education community by raising awareness of assistant principals' responsibilities in schools.
Richard J. Durbin (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · New Mexico · Senate Apr 7, 2025

SRES 159: A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable John Bennett Johnston, Jr., former Senator for the State of Louisiana.

This resolution (SRES 159) is a ceremonial Senate measure honoring the late Senator John Bennett Johnston, Jr. (1932-2024), who represented Louisiana in the U.S. Senate from 1972 to 1997. It commemorates his career, including his work on energy policy, flood control, and Louisiana conservation efforts, and requests the Senate adjourn in his memory while sending condolences to his family. As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or laws.
Bill Cassidy (R) · 99 co-sponsors
in committee · New Mexico · Senate Apr 7, 2025

SRES 158: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that paraprofessionals and education support staff should have fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions.

SRES 158 is a non-binding Senate resolution expressing the chamber's view that paraprofessionals (like paraeducators) and education support staff (including clerical, custodial, and food service workers in schools) deserve fair treatment. It outlines specific expectations for their workplaces, such as livable wages, affordable healthcare, job security, paid leave, and meaningful input in school policies - directly affecting over 3 million frontline workers supporting 49 million students. The resolution does not create new laws but urges federal and state action to address current gaps, including ending seasonal layoffs and ensuring access to benefits. It emphasizes these staff’s critical role in school environments while clarifying that it does not override existing collective bargaining agreements.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAdvocates for fair compensation and working conditions for school support staff, directly strengthening K-12 educational infrastructure and workforce stability.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly demands 'affordable healthcare' as part of fair compensation for education staff, directly advancing healthcare access for 3M workers.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly demands fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions for education support staff, directly advancing worker protections and workplace standards.95% confidence
Edward J. Markey (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · New Mexico · 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 · New Mexico · Senate Apr 7, 2025

S 1312: Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act of 2025

S 1312 establishes a new Office of the Special Investigator within the USDA to investigate competition violations in the meat and poultry industry. The Special Investigator, appointed by the Secretary, will investigate packers and live poultry dealers for violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act (7 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) using tools like subpoenas and can bring civil or administrative actions against these regulated entities. The office must coordinate with the Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission, and Homeland Security on competition and security matters within the food sector. This bill directly affects meat and poultry processors and dealers regulated under the Packers and Stockyards Act, creating a dedicated USDA office with specific investigative and prosecutorial authority for competition issues.
Ron Wyden (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · New Mexico · 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 · New Mexico · 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 · New Mexico · 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 · New Mexico · 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 · New Mexico · 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
passed · New Mexico · Senate Apr 5, 2025

SRES 156: A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.

SRES 156 is a Senate resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA), signed into law on January 4, 1975. It recognizes how ISDEAA has enabled federally recognized tribes to administer federal programs - including healthcare, education, and public safety - for their communities, with 92% of tribes using its authorities as of 2024. The resolution is purely ceremonial and does not create new policy or alter existing law, instead affirming congressional support for tribal self-governance.
Lisa Murkowski (R) · 13 co-sponsors
passed · New Mexico · Senate Apr 5, 2025

SRES 157: A resolution designating April 2025 as "National Native Plant Month".

SRES 157 designates April 2025 as "National Native Plant Month" to recognize the environmental and ecological benefits of native plants. The resolution highlights that native plants - indigenous species adapted to specific regions - support biodiversity, improve air and water quality, stabilize soils, and provide essential food and habitat for wildlife like birds and pollinators. As a non-binding Senate resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise public awareness about conserving native plant species, which face threats from habitat loss and invasive species.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentResolution explicitly highlights native plants' environmental benefits including biodiversity, air/water quality, and wildlife habitat, aligning with conservation and pollution control goals.90% confidence
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) · 6 co-sponsors
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