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A resolution celebrating Black History Month.

Senate

Recognizes Black History Month as a time to reflect on United States history and honor the contributions of African Americans

Latest action: Wed Feb 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution celebrating Black History Month.

Senate

Recognizes Black History Month as a time to reflect on United States history and honor the contributions of African Americans

Latest action: Wed Feb 25 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Black History Matters Act

House

Directs the National Museum of African American History and Culture to study and report on Black history education in public elementary and secondary schools

Latest action: Thu Feb 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Safe Schools Improvement Act

House

Require states to have local school agencies adopt anti-bullying and harassment policies for elementary and secondary students, with protected categories, notice, grievance procedures, and public reporting

Latest action: Mon Mar 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Safe Schools Improvement Act

Senate

Require states and local school agencies to adopt and enforce anti-bullying and anti-harassment policies for elementary and secondary students, with protected-category coverage, complaint procedures, public reporting, and federal data review

Latest action: Wed Mar 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2025

Senate

Requires colleges in federal student aid programs and the Education Department to publicize Title VI civil rights complaint rights and reporting procedures on campus

Latest action: Wed Apr 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act

Senate

Establishes a federal commission to study slavery and discrimination against African Americans and develop recommendations for reparations, including possible apology and compensation

Latest action: Thu Jan 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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States’ Education Reclamation Act of 2025

House

Abolishes the Department of Education, repeals its programs, and shifts education funding and selected program administration to states and other federal agencies

Latest action: Mon Jan 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act

House

Establishes a commission to study slavery and discrimination against African Americans and develop reparations proposals including remedies and compensation

Latest action: Fri Jan 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Sgt. Isaac Woodard, Jr. and Sgt. Joseph H. Maddox GI Bill Restoration Act of 2025

House

Expands Post-9 11 GI Bill and VA home loan eligibility to certain Black World War II veterans and their descendants who certify race based denial of benefits

Latest action: Thu Mar 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Paycheck Fairness Act

House

Amends federal equal pay law to strengthen sex-based wage discrimination protections and related workplace pay transparency rules

Latest action: Tue Mar 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act

House

Establishes a mental health equity initiative aimed at reducing disparities in mental health care access and outcomes

Latest action: Thu Apr 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act

Senate

Expand federal efforts to reduce disparities in mental health care through workforce, research, and service improvements

Latest action: Thu May 08 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Study Act

House

Directs a study of an African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center

Latest action: Tue Feb 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Study Act

Senate

Authorize a study of creating an African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center tied to the historic burial ground

Latest action: Tue Dec 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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RESTORE Act

House

Authorize restoration activities under the RESTORE Act following referral on natural resources matters

Latest action: Thu Feb 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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REUSE Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes the REUSE Act of 2025 as a Senate measure with its specific policy purpose not described in the available bill metadata

Latest action: Thu Nov 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Healthy Moms and Babies Act

Senate

Establishes Medicaid and CHIP maternal health programs and requirements, including coordinated maternity care, telehealth expansion, workforce measures, and federal guidance

Latest action: Thu Mar 19 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2025

House

Establishes a cabinet-level Department of Peacebuilding in the federal government for peacebuilding policy and programs

Latest action: Fri Feb 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

House

Reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs covering commodity support, conservation, nutrition assistance, crop insurance, and related farm and food security activities

Latest action: Tue May 19 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Senate

Appropriates FY2026 funding for the Department of the Interior, EPA, the Forest Service, Indian Health Service, and related environmental and cultural agencies, while setting limits on how those funds may be used

Latest action: Thu Jul 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Senate

Set FY2026 defense policy and authorize military programs, construction, and Department of Energy national security activities, including force levels, procurement, and defense oversight

Latest action: Wed Nov 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

House

Authorize FY2026 defense programs and military construction, set national security policy for the Department of Defense and related agencies, and speed defense acquisition delivery

Latest action: Tue Sep 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Funds FY2026 commerce, justice, science, energy and water, interior, and environmental programs while setting limits on how those appropriations may be used

Latest action: Fri Jan 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)