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The Maternal Health Quality Act
Passed in late 2024, the Maternal Health Quality Act aimed to address one of the most concerning trends in U.S. healthcare: rising rates...
Sofia Khan
The SNAP Work Requirement Expansion
In 2025, Congress expanded work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), changing how millions of people...
Sofia Khan
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What It Means for Healthcare and the Economy
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 was one of the most significant pieces of legislation in recent memory. The law included deep cuts...
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Congress and the Rise of the “Megabill”
In 2025, lawmakers passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping piece of legislation that combined tax cuts, Medicaid reforms, SNAP...
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The Federal Hiring Freeze of 2025
In January 2025, the administration announced a broad federal hiring freeze, stopping most new civilian government jobs until October....
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Correcting Longstanding Gaps in Social Security Fairness
For decades, public-sector workers like teachers, firefighters, and police officers faced reduced retirement benefits under the Windfall...
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IVF Access
In February 2025, the White House announced an executive order to make i n-vitro fertilization (IVF) more affordable and accessible. IVF...
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Reorganizing the HHS
In 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) went through one of the largest reorganizations in its history. The plan...
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Confronting the Overdose Crisis
The opioid crisis has haunted the United States for years, and fentanyl has become its deadliest face. In 2025, Congress responded with...
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The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024
In January 2024, Congress passed the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, a $78 billion bipartisan package aimed at...
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Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: 2024–2025 Implementation
Although signed in 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act entered a critical phase in 2024 and 2025 as billions of dollars...
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21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act
In 2024, Congress passed the 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, a comprehensive reform of veterans’ services....
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Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (2024)
In April 2024, Congress passed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, a bipartisan measure aimed at...
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Rescissions Act of 2025
In July 2025, Congress approved the Rescissions Act, eliminating nearly $9 billion in federal spending. The cuts included international...
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Federal Aviation and Space Innovation Act of 2025
In July 2025, Congress passed the Federal Aviation and Space Innovation Act, extending FAA funding and expanding oversight into...
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Missouri’s Pink Tax Repeal
In 2025, Missouri ended its so-called “pink tax” with the passage of HB 594. This law eliminates state sales tax on feminine hygiene...
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Most-Favored-Nation Drug Pricing Order
In May 2025, President Trump issued an executive order aimed at lowering drug prices by tying U.S. costs to those in other developed...
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The GENIUS Act
In 2025, Congress passed the GENIUS Act—short for Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins—marking the nation’s...
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The Push for a Federal Reporter Shield Law
In 2024, Congress renewed efforts to pass a federal reporter shield law, which would provide journalists with legal protection against...
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Tennessee’s Protecting Kids From Social Media Act
In May 2024, Tennessee became the first state to pass the Protecting Kids From Social Media Act, a law requiring parental consent and...
Sofia Khan
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