House of Representatives

HR 1825, the GRACE Act, has been introduced and referred to the Education and Workforce Committee; its concrete policy effects and funding will emerge from the bill text.

Doubles the federal employer tax credit for paid family and medical leave: 12.5%→25%, 25%→50%, 0.25→0.50 pp; removes subsection (f); effective for tax years after 12/31/2025.

CLEAR Skies Act aims to cut lead exposure and provide aviation relief, but no policy details are yet released.

Senate resolution commends library staff, treats libraries as essential infrastructure, and calls for full funding and workers' rights, including collective bargaining protections.