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AID Youth Employment Act

House

Establishes the AID Youth Employment Act to create a youth employment initiative in workforce and education policy

Latest action: Mon Mar 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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AID Youth Employment Act

Senate

Directs the Department of Labor to run a competitive grant program for subsidized summer and year round jobs for eligible at risk youth ages 14 to 24

Latest action: Mon Mar 31 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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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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Dismantle DEI Act of 2025

Senate

Prohibit federal diversity equity and inclusion activities by dismantling DEI-related offices, programs, and requirements across the government

Latest action: Tue Feb 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Dismantle DEI Act of 2025

House

Prohibits federal diversity equity and inclusion activities under the Dismantle DEI Act of 2025

Latest action: Tue Feb 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the naming of new or undedicated facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs after women veterans and minority veterans in order to reflect the diversity of all who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States.

House

Expresses House support for naming new or undesignated Department of Veterans Affairs facilities after women veterans and minority veterans to reflect military service diversity

Latest action: Thu Jan 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Teacher and School Leader Quality Partnership Grants Act

House

Reauthorizes and expands Teacher Quality Partnership grants through FY2031 to include principal and school leader training, strengthen partnership standards, and study best practices for preparing educators

Latest action: Thu Feb 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025

Senate

Directs USDA and the Interior Department to expand prescribed burning on federal lands through annual acreage increases, collaborative assistance, and workforce growth

Latest action: Wed Dec 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025

House

Directs Interior and USDA to expand prescribed burning on federal lands and build capacity for carrying it out safely

Latest action: Tue Jun 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025

Senate

Excludes Indian tribes and tribal enterprises and institutions on tribal land from employer requirements under the National Labor Relations Act

Latest action: Thu Apr 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025

House

Excludes Indian tribes and tribal enterprises and institutions on tribal land from employer requirements under the National Labor Relations Act

Latest action: Fri Jan 16 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve Establishment Act

House

Establishes the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve as a unit of the National Park System

Latest action: Tue Mar 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve Establishment Act

Senate

Establishes Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve as a unit of the National Park System

Latest action: Tue Dec 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Expressing support for increasing the number of Latino students and young professionals entering careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.

House

Expresses support for increasing Latino participation in science technology engineering and mathematics careers among students and young professionals

Latest action: Mon Sep 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act of 2026

House

Prohibits unfavorable treatment of religious organizations under federal tax and government oversight rules

Latest action: Thu Mar 26 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Protecting Independent Contractors from Discrimination Act of 2026

House

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E775)

Latest action: Thu Aug 06 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Equal Remedies Act of 2026

House

Amend employment discrimination law to equalize available remedies and allow legal or equitable relief under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act comparable to Title VII

Latest action: Wed Jun 03 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Restoring Biological Truth to the Workplace Act

House

Establishes workplace standards based on biological sex in employment policy and workforce practices

Latest action: Mon Jul 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Equal Remedies Act of 2026

Senate

Establishes equal legal remedies under federal labor and employment laws, as indicated by the Equal Remedies Act of 2026

Latest action: Mon Jun 08 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Justice for All Act of 2025

House

Prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and race related traits across education, housing, public accommodations, federally funded programs, and other civil rights settings

Latest action: Thu Feb 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Defending Women in the Workplace Act

House

Restricts workplace policies to defend sex based distinctions for women in employment settings

Latest action: Thu Apr 09 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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CROWN Act of 2025

Senate

Prohibits discrimination based on hair texture or hairstyles associated with race or national origin in employment, housing, public accommodations, and federally assisted programs

Latest action: Wed Feb 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Restoring Biological Truth to the Workplace Act

Senate

Prohibits workplace policies from treating biological sex distinctions as interchangeable in employment practices

Latest action: Wed Jun 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of 2025

House

Amends age discrimination law to let older workers prove unlawful employment actions when age was a motivating factor in workplace decisions

Latest action: Tue May 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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CROWN Act of 2025

House

Prohibits discrimination based on race or national origin linked hair texture or hairstyles in employment, housing, public accommodations, and federally assisted programs

Latest action: Wed Feb 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Equality Act

Senate

Amend federal civil rights law to prohibit discrimination based on sex sexual orientation and gender identity across employment housing public accommodations education and federally funded programs

Latest action: Tue Apr 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Advancing the Mentor-Protégé Program for Small Financial Institutions Act

House

Establishes a Treasury mentor protégé program to prepare minority rural and small financial institutions to improve services or serve as federal financial agents

Latest action: Wed May 13 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Equality Act

House

Prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity across public accommodations, employment, housing, federally funded programs, credit, and jury service

Latest action: Tue Apr 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act

House

Establishes a food procurement framework through the EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act for agricultural purchasing policy

Latest action: Mon Dec 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act

Senate

Establishes federal food procurement standards intended to make purchased food more effective and accountable across government programs

Latest action: Wed Jan 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2025

House

Establishes a federal anti-racism framework for public health programs and activities

Latest action: Thu Apr 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes a public health anti-racism framework by identifying and addressing racism as a factor in health disparities

Latest action: Tue Sep 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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FAIR Act of 2025

House

Prohibit race color or national origin discrimination or preferences by federal and federally funded entities in contracts employment and related activities

Latest action: Thu Jan 23 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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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Appropriates FY2026 funding for Commerce, Justice, science, and related agencies and sets conditions on how those funds may be used

Latest action: Fri Sep 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Senate

Appropriate FY2026 funding for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, related agencies, and rules on fund use

Latest action: Thu Jul 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Funds FY2026 programs and agencies in Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and related agencies, while setting conditions and restrictions on how appropriated money may be used

Latest action: Thu Sep 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Senate

Appropriates FY2026 funding for Commerce, Justice, science, and related agencies, while setting conditions and restrictions on how those funds may be used

Latest action: Thu Jul 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Senate

Appropriates FY2026 funding for the Department of Transportation, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and related transportation and housing agencies, with limits on how funds may be used

Latest action: Thu Jul 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)