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The Department of Education Protection Act prohibits the Department of Education from using appropriated funds to implement reorganization activities that would decentralize, reduce staffing, or change the responsibilities, structure, authority, or functionality of the Department as it was organized on January 1, 2025.
Jahana Hayes
Representative
CT
Jahana Hayes
Representative
CT
The "Department of Education Protection Act" prevents the Department of Education from using already allocated funds to reorganize in ways that would decentralize, reduce staff, or alter the Department's responsibilities, structure, authority, or functions as they existed on January 1, 2025. This act ensures that the Department of Education continues to focus on boosting student success and equal access through its established offices and institutes.
Reauthorizes $500 million annually for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative from 2027 through 2031 to continue efforts to protect and restore the Great Lakes ecosystem.
David Joyce
Representative
OH
David Joyce
Representative
OH
The GLRI Act of 2025 reauthorizes the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which aims to protect and restore the Great Lakes ecosystem. The act allocates $500 million annually from 2027 through 2031 to support this initiative.
Allows Members of the House of Representatives, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner to designate a proxy to vote on their behalf in the House, in committee, and in the Committee of the Whole for a period of 12 weeks following the birth of a child or in the event of a pregnancy-related serious medical condition.
Brittany Pettersen
Representative
CO
Brittany Pettersen
Representative
CO
The "Proxy Voting for New Parents Resolution" allows Members of the House, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner who have recently given birth or whose spouse has given birth to designate another Member to vote on their behalf in the House, in committee, and in the Committee of the Whole for a period of 12 weeks. This proxy voting authority can begin before the birth if a doctor advises that the pregnancy presents a serious medical condition or that she is unable to travel safely. The resolution outlines specific procedures for designating, changing, and revoking proxy designations, ensuring transparency and adherence to instructions. Members whose votes are cast by proxy will not be counted for quorum purposes.