Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Dystonia Awareness Month
Resolution supporting a September awareness month for dystonia.
Introduced
Ending Corporal Punishment in Schools
Would ban corporal punishment in federally funded school programs and set rules for complaints, notifications, state reporting, and support grants.
Introduced
Honoring Constance Benjamin Clery
Senate resolution honoring Constance Benjamin Clery; referred to Judiciary Committee.
Introduced
Malnutrition Awareness Week Resolution
Senate resolution supporting Sept 14–18, 2026 as Malnutrition Awareness Week and recognizing nutrition programs, providers, and community roles.
Introduced
Evergreen High School Commemoration
Recognizes victims, responders, and community one year after the Evergreen High School shooting and expresses condolences and support.
Introduced
Science of Reading Act
This measure funds states to align literacy efforts with the science of reading, requires universal screenings, parent alerts, and subgrants to LEAs for tutoring and materials.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 549.
Science of Reading Act
A federal education measure to advance literacy by aligning instruction with research, funding early screening, and boosting local literacy programs.
Introduced
Universal School Meals Program Act
Makes school breakfasts and lunches free for all enrolled children and updates reimbursements, data measures, and related child nutrition programs.
Introduced
Universal school meals would be free
Senate bill would provide free meals for all students in participating schools, and reimburse districts for unpaid meal debt one year after enactment.
Introduced
Feed Our Kids Act of 2026
Makes school breakfasts and lunches free to all enrolled students; changes reimbursements, debt rules, and local food incentives.
Introduced
Educator Mental Health Act
Bill would create grants and an awareness program for education staff, authorizing up to $45 million per year (2026-2028), including $10 million for awareness and $35 million for grants.
Introduced
Bill would ban seclusion and restraint in schools
A bill would ban seclusion and most restraints in federally funded schools, require parent notice after incidents, and push state reporting and training starting two years after enactment.
Introduced
Right to Read Act
Supports school libraries, librarians, literacy instruction, data reporting, First Amendment protections, and liability protections tied to right-to-read rules.
Introduced
Right to Read Act 2025
Aimed at boosting school libraries, literacy instruction, and information literacy across K–12, with funding, reporting, and protections for staff under state and local policies.
Introduced
Evergreen High School Condemnation
Senate resolution condemning Sept. 10, 2025 Evergreen High shooting; honors victims, responders, and the community.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Preparing And Retaining PARA Educators
Creates grants to help states recruit, train, and retain paraprofessionals in public schools and preschool programs.
Introduced
Dystonia Awareness Month
Resolution supporting September awareness activities and further research on dystonia.
Introduced
Evergreen High School Shooting Condemnation
House resolution condemning the September 10, 2025, Evergreen High School shooting; honors victims, responders, and offers condolences to families and community.
Introduced
PARA Educators Act
Creates grants to help schools recruit, train, and retain paraprofessionals.
Introduced
Supporting Educators' Mental Health Act
Grants, training, and national initiatives to support school staff mental health, suicide prevention, and resiliency.
Introduced
School Violence Prevention Act
Creates grants for school-based programs to help youth at high risk of gun violence, with evaluation and funding from 2025–2031.
Introduced
Bill would replace stolen Summer EBT benefits
House bill would require participating agencies and tribal groups to replace stolen Summer EBT benefits and set security standards; plans due within 60 days of enactment.
Introduced
Protecting Students from School Corporal Punishment
Prohibits corporal punishment in covered schools and sets up reporting, enforcement, and optional support grants.
Introduced
Protecting Students from Synthetic Opioids
Funds school partnerships for youth opioid prevention and recovery. Requires staff training, lets school health centers buy naloxone, and expands youth drug data and a federal task force.
Introduced