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in committee · United States · House Apr 3, 2025

HR 2649: STOP Violence Act of 2025

HR 2649, the STOP Violence Act of 2025, allocates $20 million in federal grants to help public venues prepare for mass violence. The funds will go to states, local governments, and nonprofits serving crime victims to provide training and safety improvements at places like schools, malls, and event centers. The bill specifically defines "mass violence" to include active shooter incidents and targeted attacks where an assailant identifies specific people or locations beforehand. This funding aims to strengthen safety measures at facilities where large groups gather, without changing existing laws or creating new mandates.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $20M in federal grants specifically for school safety improvements and training, directly funding K-12 venues as listed in the summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2025

HR 4743: CAP Act of 2025

HR 4743, the CAP Act of 2025, repeals a specific rule in immigration law that imposed numerical limits on foreign national employees working at colleges and universities. This change directly affects institutions of higher education by removing a restriction on hiring international staff for certain positions. The bill does not create new programs or alter broader immigration policy - it solely eliminates this existing limitation on employee numbers. As a procedural repeal, it focuses on updating outdated administrative rules rather than introducing new benefits or requirements.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRepeals immigration rule restricting foreign staff hiring at higher education institutions, supporting operational flexibility for colleges/universities.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House May 7, 2025

HR 3260: Mental Health Improvement Act

HR 3260 extends the funding period for mental health education grants under Section 756(f) of the Public Health Service Act from fiscal years 2023-2027 to 2026-2030. This procedural change directly affects existing grant recipients and administrators of federal mental health education programs. The bill modifies the grant authorization timeline but does not alter the program's scope or eligibility. It focuses solely on extending the current grant funding period without adding new requirements or benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing mental health grant funding period (2023-2027 to 2026-2030), maintaining current budget allocation without cuts or program changes.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill extends funding period for mental health education grants, directly supporting student mental health programs in schools under educational access and student programs.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends federal mental health education grant funding period without cuts, maintaining program support per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Public Health

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in committee · United States · House May 29, 2025

HR 3644: Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2025

The Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2025 requires schools, colleges, correctional facilities, and federal buildings to provide free menstrual products to those who need them. It makes menstrual products covered by Medicaid, prohibits states from taxing these products, and creates grant programs to support low-income individuals. Key provisions include mandating free products in educational settings, requiring employers with 100+ employees to provide them, and expanding Medicaid coverage for these items. The bill directly affects students, incarcerated individuals, homeless people, Medicaid beneficiaries, and low-income families by addressing period poverty through concrete access requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands Medicaid coverage for menstrual products, prohibits state taxation, and funds grant programs for low-income individuals - directly advancing fiscal support for essential services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides free menstrual products in correctional facilities, supporting incarcerated individuals' basic needs and aligning with criminal justice reform principles.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates free menstrual products in schools/colleges, directly improving student access and well-being in educational settings per bill's key provisions.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage for menstrual products, ensuring access to essential health items in public health programs and low-income support.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates employers with 100+ employees provide free menstrual products, expanding worker benefits and workplace equity.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Medicaid

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in committee · United States · House Feb 24, 2026

HR 982: Warriors to Workforce Act

The Warriors to Workforce Act increases VA educational assistance payments for veterans in their first year of full-time apprenticeships or on-the-job training from 80% to 90% of the full rate. It directly affects veterans using Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill) benefits for these programs. The key provision amends 38 U.S.C. §3313(g)(3)(B) to adjust the payment percentage. This policy change provides higher financial support during the initial training year.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases VA educational assistance for veterans' apprenticeships, expanding access to training programs under Chapter 33 benefits.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases VA educational benefits for veterans in apprenticeships (90% vs 80%), expanding workforce training support and financial assistance for employment transition.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransIncreases VA educational payments for veterans' apprenticeships from 80% to 90%, expanding Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits under Chapter 33.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Workforce Development Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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in committee · United States · House Feb 26, 2025

HR 1638: CROWN Act of 2025

HR 1638, the CROWN Act of 2025, prohibits discrimination based on hair texture or hairstyle that is commonly associated with race or national origin, particularly affecting Black individuals who wear natural or protective styles like braids, locs, cornrows, twists, or Afros. The bill explicitly expands protections under existing federal civil rights laws (including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Fair Housing Act) to cover hair-based discrimination in federally funded programs, housing, public accommodations, employment, and equal rights. It requires schools, employers, and other entities receiving federal funds to eliminate grooming policies that disproportionately target these hairstyles. The law clarifies that such discrimination violates federal law and provides enforcement through existing civil rights mechanisms.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits hair-based discrimination in federally funded programs, including K-12 schools, protecting students' educational access and promoting inclusive learning environments per civil rights laws.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands Fair Housing Act protections to prohibit hair-based discrimination in housing, directly preventing housing discrimination per bill's explicit linkage to Fair Housing Act.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits hair-based discrimination in workplaces, protecting Black workers' rights under civil rights laws as explicitly stated in the bill's summary.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jan 23, 2025

HR 646: Build Housing with Care Act of 2025

HR 646, the Build Housing with Care Act of 2025, establishes a HUD grant program to fund the co-location of affordable housing developments with child care facilities. It directly affects housing developers, child care providers, and residents of affordable housing by requiring grants to support projects in "child care deserts" (areas with severe child care shortages), prioritizing low-income, rural, or Head Start-serving providers. Key provisions mandate that projects must not evict residents, include resident engagement plans, and ensure child care providers serve low-income families or dual-language learners. The bill authorizes $100 million annually (2025-2030) and requires annual reports tracking child care slots created, resident usage, and demographic data.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds child care facilities co-located with housing, prioritizing Head Start providers (early education), supporting early childhood educational access.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds affordable housing developments co-located with child care in 'child care deserts' and prohibits resident evictions, directly advancing affordable housing and tenant protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Affordable Housing Housing Finance

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in committee · United States · House Jan 21, 2026

HR 7168: Seton Hall Fire Victims Remembrance Act of 2026

HR 7168, the Seton Hall Fire Victims Remembrance Act of 2026, requires the U.S. Department of Education to establish mandatory fire suppression standards for dormitories and residential facilities at colleges and universities receiving federal education funds. Covered institutions must conduct annual compliance assessments verified by fire safety experts and submit them to the Department, which will publicly rate campuses as "Federally Recognized Fire-Safe Campus" or "Not Federally Recognized Fire-Safe Campus" based on adherence to the standards. The law updates the Higher Education Act to include a compliance requirement and mandates the Department to provide technical assistance and submit compliance recommendations to Congress within three years. It applies broadly to all institutions receiving federal education funding, not just those associated with a specific fire incident.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates fire safety standards for college dorms, enhancing campus infrastructure safety under higher education, aligning with protective measures for educational environments.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · United States · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 6034: VET Extension Act of 2025

This bill extends educational benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill for two specific groups. First, it adds up to 15 months (or the exact time needed) of additional benefits for veterans who exhaust their standard entitlement while taking remedial or deficiency courses required to complete their degree. Second, it allows veterans without dependents during service to reserve transfer rights for future dependents, enabling them to designate beneficiaries later when they have qualifying children. These changes directly affect veterans using VA education benefits who face extended coursework or delayed family circumstances. The policy modifies existing rules in Title 38, U.S. Code, without altering total benefit limits.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExtends GI Bill benefits for veterans' higher education, enhancing access to postsecondary education through additional entitlements and transfer rights.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExtends GI Bill benefits for remedial courses and enables future dependent transfer rights, directly expanding veteran educational benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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in committee · United States · House May 21, 2025

HR 3552: Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill extends existing federal reentry programs under the Second Chance Act through 2030, continuing funding for services supporting people returning to communities after incarceration. It specifically maintains grants for state/local reentry projects (including substance use treatment, housing, and peer recovery services), family-based substance abuse treatment, prison/jail educational programs, career training, and community mentoring by nonprofits. The bill updates program timelines from their previous 2019-2023 authorization period to 2026-2030 without altering the core services provided. It directly affects state/local agencies, prisons, and nonprofit organizations administering these reentry programs. The legislation focuses solely on extending current funding mechanisms, not changing program requirements or creating new initiatives.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends reentry programs funding for rehabilitation, reducing recidivism and supporting criminal justice reform through continued grants for treatment, education, and community support services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly funds prison/jail educational programs as part of reentry services, expanding educational access for incarcerated individuals, aligning with topic's 'educational access' definition.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly maintains funding for substance use treatment, peer recovery, and family-based substance abuse treatment under reentry programs, directly advancing healthcare services for returning citizens.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly includes 'housing' as a funded service under reentry grants, maintaining federal funding for housing programs supporting returning citizens.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Probation & Parole Sentencing Substance Abuse

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