This Week's Must-Know Bills That Could Change Your Family's Future
- LeRoy Cossette
- Aug 13, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: Aug 14, 2025
In today’s fast-paced political landscape, it can be hard to keep up with the wave of new legislation each week. With about 200 bills introduced for debate in the House of Representatives and the Senate, knowing which ones could directly impact your family is essential. This week, I’ve done the legwork to spotlight the most pressing bills up for consideration. If any of these connect with your situation, reach out to your Representative or Senator. Your voice is essential, and they want to hear it!
Why Your Voice Matters
Congress members are elected to serve you, but they can better represent your needs only if they understand what matters to you. When you reach out to express your view on a particular bill, you are not merely sharing an opinion; you are helping shape their choices and priorities.
For instance, if you strongly support the Family Leave Expansion Act, share its importance with your Representative. Ask them about their stance on this legislation, and emphasize why you want them to support it. Remember, lawmakers often act in favor of legislation that reflects their constituents’ interests.
Important Bills to Watch
Here are some of the most relevant bills currently being discussed that could have a direct impact on you and your family:
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for consideration of certain factors under the Veterans Community Care Program, and to provide for expedited approval of specific requests for Veterans Care Agreements.
Last action: Aug 05, 2025, House: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
To prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections.
Last action: Aug 05, 2025, House: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act and the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009.
Last action: Aug 05, 2025, House: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
To limit youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals 18 years of age or younger, to direct the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website containing updated statistics on juvenile crime in the District of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from en...
Last action: Aug 08, 2025, House: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for entitlement to a headstone or grave marker under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certain members of a Reserve of an Armed Force.
Last action: Aug 08, 2025, House: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit certain tax-exempt organizations from providing funding for election administration.
Last action: Aug 08, 2025, House: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
To direct the Secretary of Education to award grants for new agricultural education programs in secondary schools.
Last action: Aug 08, 2025, House: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.
Last action: Aug 05, 2025, House: Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Ghislaine Maxwell should not receive a pardon, commutation, or other form of clemency from the President of the United States.
Last action: Aug 05, 2025, House: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025
Last action: Aug 08, 2025, Senate: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Last action: Aug 02, 2025, Senate: Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S5522: 4)
A bill to establish sentencing enhancements for offenses relating to bank, mortgage, credit, and tax fraud committed by elected public officials, and for other purposes.
Last action: Aug 02, 2025, Senate: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A resolution designating August 21, 2025, as "Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day".
Last action: Aug 02, 2025, Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5520: 2; text: CR S5516)
How to Take Action
Now that you are aware of these significant bills, here is how you can engage in the process:
Find Your Representative: Look up your local Representative or Senator at congress.gov.
Make the Call: Contact their office and ask to speak about the particular bill that interests you.
Express Your Support: Clearly state your support for the bill and explain its significance for you and your family.
Follow Up: Consider sending a follow-up email or letter to reinforce your stance.
Your Role in the Political Landscape
Staying engaged with legislation that could affect your family is vital in today’s world. With around 200 bills introduced weekly, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. By focusing on the most impactful bills and taking action, you can help shape a better future for your family and community.
Don't forget, your voice counts. Reach out to your elected officials and express your concerns. Together, we can advocate for the changes that will improve our families' lives for today and for the generations to come.
Stay proactive, stay informed, and let's collaboratively drive change!
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