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tewide community eligibility for certain special assistance payments. This bill seeks to streamline the process for schools to qualify for special assistance payments under the National School Lunch Program. The main goal of this legislation is to ensure that all eligible schools across the country have access to the necessary resources to provide nutritious meals to their students. By establishing statewide community eligibility, schools will be able to more easily qualify for assistance payments, ultimately benefiting the students who rely on these meals for their daily nutrition. In addition to establishing statewide community eligibility, this bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the National School Lunch Program. These provisions are aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the program, ensuring that all eligible schools are able to participate and provide meals to their students. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2402 is focused on improving access to nutritious meals for students in need by streamlining the process for schools to qualify for special assistance payments under the National School Lunch Program. This legislation has the potential to positively impact the lives of countless students across the country by ensuring they have access to the meals they need to thrive.

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Alternative Names

No Hungry Kids in Schools Act

No Hungry Kids in Schools Act

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to establish statewide community eligibility for certain special assistance payments, and for other purposes.

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Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-33]

Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-33]

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he Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to obtain parental consent before making any changes to a minor's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on school forms or in sex-based accommodations such as locker rooms or bathrooms. The bill seeks to ensure that parents are involved in decisions regarding their child's gender identity and accommodations at school. It emphasizes the importance of parental consent in these matters and aims to protect the rights of parents to be informed and involved in decisions that may impact their child's well-being and education. If passed, this legislation would require schools to seek permission from parents before making any changes to a student's gender identity information or accommodations. This includes obtaining consent before updating school records, changing pronouns or preferred names, or allowing access to sex-segregated facilities like locker rooms or bathrooms. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2616 highlights the importance of parental involvement in decisions related to a minor's gender identity and accommodations at school. It aims to ensure that parents are informed and have a say in these matters, ultimately seeking to protect the rights and interests of both parents and students in the education system.

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Alternative Names

PROTECT Kids Act

PROTECT Kids Act

Parental Rights Over The Education and Care of Their Kids Act

To require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to obtain parental consent before changing a minor's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms.

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Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5]

Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5]

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Education and Workforce Committee

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en the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME Program). The HOME Program is a federal grant program that provides funding to state and local governments to support affordable housing initiatives for low-income individuals and families. The bill seeks to reauthorize the HOME Program for five years, allocating $1.6 billion in funding for each fiscal year. This funding will be used to support a variety of affordable housing activities, including the construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of affordable housing units, as well as providing rental assistance to low-income households. In addition to reauthorizing the program, the bill includes provisions to improve accountability and oversight of the HOME Program. It requires grantees to report on the impact of their affordable housing activities, as well as undergo regular monitoring and compliance reviews to ensure that funds are being used effectively and efficiently. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 HR 2031 is to continue supporting the development of affordable housing for low-income individuals and families across the United States through the reauthorization and strengthening of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program.

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Alternative Names

To reauthorize the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and for other purposes.

To reauthorize the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and for other purposes.

HOME Investment Partnerships Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2025

HOME Investment Partnerships Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2025

To reauthorize the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and for other purposes.

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Housing and Community Development

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Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]

Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]

Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]

Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]

Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]

Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]

Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3]

Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11]

Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]

Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]

Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]

Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]

Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]

Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34]

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]

Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13]

Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]

Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52]

Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]

Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]

Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]

Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]

Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3]

Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11]

Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]

Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]

Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]

Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]

Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]

Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34]

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]

Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13]

Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]

Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52]

Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]

Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]

Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]

Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]

Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]

Committees and Subcommittees

Financial Services Committee

Variations and Revisions

$20 notes to feature a portrait of her. Harriet Tubman was a prominent African American abolitionist and political activist who played a key role in the Underground Railroad, helping enslaved individuals escape to freedom. The bill seeks to replace the current image of President Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill with that of Harriet Tubman, making her the first African American woman to be featured on US currency. This change is intended to recognize Tubman's significant contributions to the fight against slavery and her enduring impact on American history. In addition to honoring Harriet Tubman, the bill also includes provisions for the redesign and production of the new $20 notes. The Treasury Department would be responsible for implementing these changes, ensuring that the new currency featuring Tubman's portrait is circulated in a timely manner. Overall, the Harriet Tubman Currency Act represents a symbolic gesture towards recognizing the contributions of African American women in American history and promoting greater diversity and representation on US currency.

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Alternative Names

To require $20 notes to include a portrait of Harriet Tubman, and for other purposes.

To require $20 notes to include a portrait of Harriet Tubman, and for other purposes.

Woman on the Twenty Act of 2025

Woman on the Twenty Act of 2025

To require $20 notes to include a portrait of Harriet Tubman, and for other purposes.

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Finance and Financial Sector

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Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]

Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]

Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]

Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11]

Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]

Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]

Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20]

Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]

Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]

Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]

Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]

Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]

Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]

Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4]

Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]

Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]

Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]

Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1]

Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]

Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]

Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]

Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]

Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10]

Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]

Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7]

Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]

Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]

Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]

Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]

Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]

Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]

Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]

Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]

Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]

Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]

Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]

Committees and Subcommittees

Financial Services Committee

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