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in committee · North Carolina · House Dec 2, 2025

HRES 920: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act on November 29, 2025, and recognizing its transformative impact on the education of children with disabilities.

HRES 920 is a ceremonial resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) on November 29, 2025. It recognizes IDEA’s historical impact - establishing the right to free, appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment for children with disabilities - and notes how it transformed access to education after over 1 million children were previously excluded from schools. The resolution does not create new policy or funding; it solely commemorates IDEA’s legacy, honors the students and families it has served, and acknowledges educators and advocates who advanced its implementation. This is a symbolic gesture with no direct effect on current law or services.
Glenn Thompson (R) · 29 co-sponsors
in committee · North Carolina · House Dec 2, 2025

HRES 856: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Department of Agriculture should use its contingency funds and interchange authority to finance the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

HRES 856 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House of Representatives' view that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) should use its existing contingency funds and interchange authority to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for November 2025. The resolution cites that the USDA holds over $5 billion in contingency funds set aside for emergencies and has legal authority under the Department of Agriculture Organic Act to transfer funds between nutrition programs to maintain SNAP benefits. This would directly support approximately 42 million people relying on SNAP, including 16 million children, 8 million seniors, 4 million people with disabilities, and 1.2 million veterans, preventing disruption during a potential funding gap. The resolution does not create new law but urges the administration to use existing resources to ensure continued food assistance.
Suzanne Bonamici (D) · 51 co-sponsors
in committee · North Carolina · Senate Dec 2, 2025

S 3302: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025

S 3302, the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025, requires drug manufacturers developing cancer treatments to conduct pediatric-focused research for certain drugs targeting pediatric cancer mechanisms. It amends FDA drug approval processes to mandate molecularly targeted pediatric cancer investigations for drugs with new active ingredients or specific approved combinations, ensuring studies address dosing, safety, and efficacy for children. The bill also extends priority review vouchers (which expedite FDA reviews) for rare pediatric disease treatments until 2030 and mandates GAO studies to evaluate how effectively these incentives spur new pediatric cancer drug development. These changes apply to new drug applications submitted three years after the law's enactment, with reports due to Congress at 6, 8, and 10 years.
Markwayne Mullin (R) · 37 co-sponsors
in committee · North Carolina · Senate Dec 2, 2025

S 3297: CROP Act

The CROP Act (S 3297) extends the federal tax credit for biodiesel producers by delaying its expiration date from December 31, 2024 to May 31, 2026. This directly affects biodiesel manufacturers and fuel sellers who claim the credit for qualifying fuel. The bill also adds a provision to prevent double benefits by ensuring the credit isn't claimed alongside another specific tax credit (section 45Z). The extension applies to biodiesel used or sold after November 30, 2025.
Marsha Blackburn (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · North Carolina · Senate Dec 2, 2025

S 654: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an external provider scheduling program to assist the Department of Veterans Affairs in scheduling appointments for care and services under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.

S 654 establishes a new External Provider Scheduling Program within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to improve appointment scheduling for veterans using the Veterans Community Care Program. The program requires real-time technology allowing VA schedulers to view and book appointments with community care providers, directly affecting veterans who rely on non-VA care due to VA wait times. Key provisions mandate reducing referral-to-appointment wait times (measured in days) and scheduler processing time (days/hours), with full VA medical center implementation required by September 30, 2025. The VA must also submit annual progress reports to Congress through 2028.
Jerry Moran (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · North Carolina · House Dec 2, 2025

HR 6366: Boosting the Rural STEM Pipeline Act

HR 6366, the Boosting the Rural STEM Pipeline Act, repeals a requirement that states contribute funds to the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program. This change eliminates the state cost-sharing obligation, making it easier for states to participate in the program. The bill directly affects states and school districts that use the Noyce scholarships to recruit and train STEM teachers, particularly in rural and high-need areas. The key provision removes the financial barrier for states, allowing more resources to support STEM educator development without requiring state matching funds.
Josh Riley (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · North Carolina · House Dec 2, 2025

HR 6356: Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act of 2025

The Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act of 2025 requires developers and deployers of AI systems that make decisions affecting "consequential actions" (such as employment, housing, healthcare, education, and credit) to conduct pre-deployment evaluations and annual impact assessments by independent auditors. The bill mandates transparency requirements including clear disclosures to individuals about how AI is used in decision-making, establishes a right to human alternatives for significant AI-driven decisions, and prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics like race, gender, or disability. It creates enforcement mechanisms through the Federal Trade Commission, state attorneys general, and private lawsuits, with penalties including civil penalties of up to 4% of annual revenue. The act also requires developers to provide explanations for AI-driven decisions and sets standards for data collection to prevent harm and ensure fairness in critical life areas.
Yvette D. Clarke (D) · 29 co-sponsors
in committee · North Carolina · House Dec 2, 2025

HR 6364: Kidd’s Stuttering Act

The Kidd's Stuttering Act requires Medicaid and CHIP to screen children aged 2-6 for stuttering and speech fluency during routine well-child visits starting January 1, 2027. It also mandates that Medicaid and CHIP cover specified speech therapy services for childhood stuttering (defined as "specified speech therapy services") with coverage rules no more restrictive than those for other speech disorders like language delays. The bill ensures these services include telehealth options and applies to all states administering Medicaid or CHIP. This directly affects children with stuttering who qualify for Medicaid or CHIP, aiming to improve early detection and access to treatment.
Addison P. McDowell (R) · 22 co-sponsors
in committee · North Carolina · House Dec 2, 2025

HR 6361: Ban AI Denials in Medicare Act

HR 6361, the Ban AI Denials in Medicare Act, prohibits the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from implementing or testing Medicare models that use artificial intelligence for prior authorization of covered services under traditional Medicare. Specifically, it blocks the existing WISeR model (described in a 2025 federal notice) and prevents future models from using AI to deny coverage for Medicare Part A or Part B services. This bill directly affects Medicare beneficiaries and healthcare providers who would otherwise face AI-driven coverage decisions. The key mechanism is an amendment to the Social Security Act, explicitly banning the use of AI in prior authorization systems within Medicare's innovation models.
Greg Landsman (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · North Carolina · House Dec 2, 2025

HR 6350: College Athletics Reform Act

This bill establishes comprehensive name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights for college athletes, prohibiting institutions from restricting athletes' ability to earn compensation for their personal branding or taking adverse action against them for doing so. It requires transparent NIL agreements for compensation over $600, including specific details about services, compensation amounts, and termination terms. The bill also amends immigration laws to better accommodate international student athletes participating in college sports and updates regulations governing sports agents. Additionally, it establishes a Commission to study college athletics governance, focusing on collective bargaining, revenue sharing, and Title IX compliance, while expanding disclosure requirements for colleges regarding athletics revenue and expenses.
Lori Trahan (D) · 25 co-sponsors
in committee · North Carolina · House Dec 2, 2025

HR 6143: PRECISE Act

The PRECISE Act amends existing agricultural programs to specifically support farmers adopting precision agriculture practices and technology. It expands eligibility under the Conservation Loan Program (Section 304 of the Farm and Rural Development Act) for loans covering precision agriculture tools like GPS guidance, soil sensors, and data software. Farmers using these loans can also receive increased payments through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), with costs for precision agriculture practices covered up to 90% of expenses. The bill directly affects agricultural producers seeking to improve efficiency, reduce input waste, and enhance environmental outcomes through technology adoption.
Ashley Hinson (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · North Carolina · House Dec 2, 2025

HR 5749: Official Time Reporting Act

HR 5749, the Official Time Reporting Act, requires federal agencies to report annually on how they use "official time" - when union-represented employees perform union duties during work hours. Agencies must submit detailed data to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) by December 31 each year, including total official time granted, costs, explanations for year-over-year increases, and specific activities covered. OPM then compiles this information into a public report by March 31, showing agency-level breakdowns and comparing data across years. This bill directly affects all federal agencies with union-represented employees, mandating transparency about official time usage and associated costs. The reporting aims to provide clear, standardized data for public accountability without changing existing official time policies.
Virginia Foxx (R) · 8 co-sponsors
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