Lucy McBath

To direct the Secretary of Education, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to award competitive grants to eligible partnerships to establish, expand, or support career and technical education programs of study in early childhood education.

The federal government would provide competitive grants to partnerships of schools, colleges, and organizations to create or expand training programs that prepare students for careers in early childhood education and childcare. These programs would teach students the skills needed to work with young children in preschools, daycare centers, and similar settings. The initiative aims to address workforce shortages in the early childhood education field by making it easier for people to get trained for these jobs.

CREATES Act

The bill would direct the Labor Department to create a grant program that gives money to states to build or upgrade digital systems for storing and managing professional credentials and certifications. This would help workers, employers, and educational institutions more easily track, verify, and share information about skills certifications, licenses, and other qualifications that workers have earned. The goal is to make it simpler for people to prove their qualifications when applying for jobs or moving between states.

Extending WIC for New Moms Act

Extending WIC for New Moms Act This bill amends the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to extend the eligibility periods for breastfeeding and postpartum women. Specifically, a state program may elect to certify a breastfeeding woman for up to 24 months (currently 1 year) postpartum. The bill also expands the eligibility period for postpartum women to up to 24 months after termination of pregnancy (currently 6 months). The Department of Agriculture must submit a report to Congress evaluating the effect of these changes to the program on (1) maternal and infant health outcomes, (2) breastfeeding rates, and (3) qualitative evaluations of family experiences under WIC.

Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2026

Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2026 This bill authorizes and establishes procedures for federal courts to issue federal extreme risk protection orders. Additionally, the bill establishes grants to support the implementation of extreme risk protection order laws at the state and local levels, extends federal firearms restrictions to individuals who are subject to extreme risk protection orders, and expands related data collection. Extreme risk protection order laws, or red flag laws, generally allow certain individuals (e.g., law enforcement officers or family members) to petition a court for a temporary order that prohibits an at-risk individual from purchasing and possessing firearms. Among its provisions, the bill authorizes a family or household member, or a law enforcement officer, to petition for a federal extreme risk protection order with respect to an individual who poses a risk to themselves or others; directs the Department of Justice to establish a grant program to help states, local governments, Indian tribes, and other entities implement extreme risk protection order laws; extends federal restrictions on the receipt, possession, shipment, and transportation of firearms and ammunition to individuals who are subject to extreme risk protection orders; and requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation to compile records from federal, tribal, and state courts and other agencies that identify individuals who are subject to extreme risk protection orders.

Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2026

This bill would expand and improve federal programs that help families experiencing domestic violence, likely including funding for shelters, counseling services, and support for victims. It aims to strengthen how these services are delivered and coordinated across states to better protect people fleeing abusive situations. The bill is currently being reviewed by two congressional committees to determine which parts fall under their areas of responsibility.

Preparing And Retaining All (PARA) Educators Act

This bill aims to help schools recruit and keep teachers by improving teacher pay, benefits, and working conditions. It would likely provide funding or incentives to make teaching careers more attractive and help reduce teacher shortages that many schools currently face. The legislation would affect teachers, school districts, and students who depend on having stable, qualified educators in their classrooms.

Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act

This bill would strengthen protections for federal judges and their families against threats and violence by increasing security measures, penalties for those who threaten judges, and resources for law enforcement to investigate such threats. It aims to address growing concerns about judges receiving death threats and harassment that could interfere with their ability to do their jobs fairly and impartially. The legislation would affect federal judges, their families, and anyone who might threaten them.

Assault Weapons Ban of 2025

This bill would prohibit the manufacture, sale, and importation of certain semi-automatic rifles and shotguns that are commonly called "assault weapons," along with high-capacity magazines that hold more than a certain number of rounds. The ban would apply to gun manufacturers, dealers, and individuals trying to buy these weapons, though it would likely include exceptions for law enforcement and military use. Supporters argue it could reduce casualties in mass shootings, while opponents contend it restricts Second Amendment rights without significantly impacting overall gun violence.

GOSAFE Act

Gas-Operated Semi-Automatic Firearms Exclusion Act or the GOSAFE Act This bill establishes a framework to regulate gas-operated semiautomatic firearms and large capacity ammunition feeding devices under federal firearms laws. First, the bill generally prohibits the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, receipt, or possession of a firearm that is or is modified to operate as a prohibited gas-operated semiautomatic firearm; a combination of parts that modify or can be assembled into a prohibited gas-operated semiautomatic firearm, or that produce an unlawful gas-operated semiautomatic cycling action; a device or combination of parts designed to materially increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic firearm; or a firearm that is modified to materially increase the rate of fire. Second, the bill generally prohibits (1) the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, or receipt of a large capacity ammunition feeding device; or (2) the possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device manufactured after the date of enactment. A violation is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 12 months, or both, for each violation. In addition, an individual who possesses a prohibited gas-operated semiautomatic firearm during a federal felony offense is subject to additional penalties—a fine, a mandatory minimum prison term of two years, or both. Finally, the bill allows a state or local government to use Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds to compensate individuals who surrender gas-operated semiautomatic firearms and large capacity ammunition feeding devices under a buy-back program.

Adult Education WORKS Act

This bill would likely expand or reform adult education and job training programs to help workers gain new skills and find better employment opportunities. The legislation probably focuses on making it easier for adults who didn't finish traditional schooling or need to retrain for new jobs to access education and workforce development services. It would affect working adults, employers looking for skilled workers, and community colleges or training organizations that provide these programs.

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to direct the Secretary of Labor to award grants to community colleges for high-quality workforce development programs.

The federal government would give money to community colleges to create and improve job training programs that prepare students for careers in high-demand fields. These grants would help community colleges offer better equipment, instructor training, and curriculum so graduates are ready for actual jobs employers need filled. Workers and job seekers would benefit from more accessible, affordable training options in their communities, while employers would gain access to a better-trained workforce.