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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.
The TRUST in Congress Act mandates that members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children place covered investments into a qualified blind trust, ensuring transparency and preventing conflicts of interest, with certain exceptions and public disclosure requirements.
Seth Magaziner
Representative
RI
Seth Magaziner
Representative
RI
The TRUST in Congress Act mandates that members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children place covered investments, such as securities and commodities, into qualified blind trusts within a specified timeframe. These trusts must remain in place until 180 days after the member leaves office, ensuring that investment decisions are made without the member's knowledge or influence. Members must certify their compliance or declare the absence of covered investments, with these certifications being made public. An exception is provided for spouses or dependent children whose primary income is derived from a covered investment.
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.
The Washington, D.C. Admission Act establishes a process for Washington, D.C. to become the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth, while preserving a separate federal district as the seat of the U.S. Government. It addresses the transition of laws, governance, and federal interests, including representation, courts, and ongoing responsibilities.
Eleanor Norton
Representative
DC
Eleanor Norton
Representative
DC
The Washington, D.C. Admission Act outlines the process for Washington, D.C., to become the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth, while establishing a separate U.S. Capital. It addresses the transition of laws, property, and governance, ensuring continued federal operations and representation for D.C. residents. The Act also covers federal responsibilities, courts, elections, and benefit programs during the transition, establishing a commission to oversee the process and mandating presidential certification.