Angela D. Alsobrooks

A concurrent resolution recognizing the importance of saving lives, reducing gun violence, and strengthening public safety as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary.

This resolution expresses Congress's support for efforts to save lives, reduce gun violence, and improve public safety as the nation marks 250 years since its founding. The measure recognizes these goals as important priorities but does not create new laws or require specific actions. It has been sent to the Judiciary Committee for consideration.

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Pay-to-Pay Fees".

Congress is considering blocking a decision by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to withdraw its rule that banned "pay-to-pay" fees charged by debt collectors—fees that borrowers have to pay just to make a payment on their debts. If approved, this would reinstate the protection that prevents debt collectors from charging these extra fees. The resolution affects debt collectors and millions of Americans struggling with debt who could face additional charges when trying to pay what they owe.

A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for additional uses of funds for grants to strengthen historically Black colleges and universities, and for other purposes.

The bill would expand how historically Black colleges and universities can use federal grant money, allowing them to spend funds on additional programs and initiatives beyond their current permitted uses. This change would give these institutions more flexibility to address their specific needs, whether that involves strengthening academics, improving facilities, or supporting student services. The bill affects the colleges themselves and their students by providing them with greater control over how federal education funding is spent.

Financial Access Protection Act

Banks and other financial institutions would be banned from collecting, keeping, or sharing information about whether their customers are citizens or what their immigration status is. This would affect millions of people who use banking services and could limit how financial companies verify customer identity or comply with federal regulations. The measure is currently under review by the Senate Banking Committee.

Extending WIC for New Moms Act

This bill would expand the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) nutrition program to help more new mothers access food assistance after giving birth. The program currently focuses on infants and young children, so this change would extend benefits to postpartum women for a longer period, helping them afford nutritious food during their recovery and early parenting months.

Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment Act of 2025

This bill aims to improve treatment options and research funding for uterine fibroids, which are noncancerous tumors that affect millions of women and can cause severe pain and bleeding. The legislation would likely expand access to different surgical and non-surgical treatment choices for women dealing with fibroids and increase federal support for studying better ways to prevent and treat the condition. Women with fibroids, healthcare providers, and medical researchers would be the primary groups affected by these changes.

Women’s Heart Health Expansion Act of 2026

This bill would expand research, education, and treatment programs focused on heart disease in women, who often experience different symptoms and outcomes than men. It likely directs funding toward studying why women's heart attacks are sometimes missed or misdiagnosed, trains healthcare providers to recognize women-specific warning signs, and improves access to cardiac care for female patients. The changes would affect women seeking heart disease treatment, doctors and hospitals providing that care, and medical researchers studying cardiovascular health.

Professional Degree Access Restoration Act

This bill would likely restore or expand access to federal student aid programs for people pursuing professional degrees like law, medicine, and dentistry. The legislation appears aimed at removing barriers that may have been created by previous policies that limited financial assistance for graduate and professional students. It would help make these expensive advanced degrees more affordable for students who rely on federal loans and grants.

Maryland Whole Watershed Program Federal Partnership Act of 2026

This bill would establish a federal partnership program to help Maryland protect and restore its watersheds—the areas of land where water drains into rivers, streams, and the Chesapeake Bay. The program would likely provide funding and coordination between federal agencies and Maryland to improve water quality, protect natural habitats, and manage pollution across entire watershed regions rather than just individual waterways. This would affect Maryland residents, farmers, businesses, and environmental organizations working on water conservation and pollution reduction.

National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2026

This bill would establish a new National Council on African American History and Culture to promote education, research, and public awareness about African American contributions to American history and society. The council would likely coordinate with museums, schools, and cultural organizations to develop programs and resources that help Americans better understand African American heritage and accomplishments. This would affect educators, students, cultural institutions, and the general public interested in learning about this important part of American history.

Fiscal Harms of Federal Firing Act

This bill would restrict the federal government's ability to fire employees, likely making it harder for agencies to remove workers and potentially requiring more extensive procedures before termination. The measure would affect federal workers across all government agencies by providing them with greater job protection and due process rights. The bill appears designed to limit what supporters view as arbitrary or politically motivated firings in the federal workforce.

Wildlife Crossings Program Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill would continue federal funding and support for wildlife crossing projects that help animals safely cross highways and roads without being hit by vehicles. The program works with states and local communities to build bridges, underpasses, and other structures that reduce wildlife deaths while also making roads safer for drivers. It affects transportation agencies, environmental groups, and communities working to protect animal populations and reduce accidents caused by wildlife on roadways.

21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act

21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act This bill directs the Department of Education to make grants to local educational agencies to pay the costs of carrying out science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education activities for girls and underrepresented minorities.

Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act

This bill would prevent federal employees from using the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which currently allows government workers to have their student loans forgiven after 10 years of public service. The change would affect current and future federal workers who are counting on loan forgiveness as part of their compensation package, potentially increasing their out-of-pocket education costs over their careers.

Help FEDS Act

The bill aims to improve how federal employees are managed and evaluated, likely by changing hiring practices, performance standards, or workplace policies across government agencies. The specific reforms would affect millions of federal workers and could influence how efficiently government operates and delivers services to the public. The proposal is currently under review by the Senate Finance Committee.

Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025

Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025 This bill generally prohibits deceptive communications and voter interference regarding federal elections. Specifically, the bill prohibits any person, within 60 days before a federal election, from communicating, causing to be communicated, or producing for communication certain information on voting, if the person (1) knows such information to be materially false, and (2) has the intent to impede or prevent another person from voting in an election. Additionally, the bill prohibits any person, within 60 days before a federal election, from using an artificial intelligence system to produce certain information on voting, if the person has the intent to use the system to (1) produce false information, and (2) impede or prevent another person from voting in an election. The bill also prohibits hindering, interfering with, or preventing voting or registering to vote. A private right of action for preventive relief is established for persons aggrieved by violations of these prohibitions. Criminal penalties are also established for violations. If the Department of Justice (DOJ) receives a credible report that materially false information has been or is being communicated in violation of the prohibitions on deceptive communications, and state and local election officials have not adequately communicated corrected information, then DOJ must communicate to the public accurate information designed to correct the materially false information. The bill extends the prohibition on certain types of intimidation in federal elections to also prohibit intimidation for processing ballots or tabulating, canvassing, or certifying votes.