Daniel S. Goldman

School districts that receive federal education funding would have to develop and distribute guidance to students, parents, and community members about how to safely store firearms and prevent gun-related suicides. The Education Department would first create national best practices, then local school districts would adapt them for their communities and send them home with students twice a year starting in the 2027-2028 school year.

This bill would stop federal lawyers and investigators from using someone's political views to decide on charges or investigations. It would also keep the White House from interfering. This aims to make the justice system fairer for all.

This bill would let people with student loans deduct more of what they pay each year from their taxes. It would allow them to deduct both the interest and the principal they pay, not just the interest. This could mean a bigger tax break for many, especially those with higher incomes or dependents.

The SAFE VISITS Act would require the Department of Homeland Security to give state, local, and Tribal governments yearly reports on potential threats from foreign visitors. This would help these governments protect their information and facilities. Currently, there isn't a specific federal mandate for this kind of regular, detailed threat analysis and guidance.

This bill would make a federal grant program permanent, helping public housing agencies pay for important safety and security upgrades. It would allow $225 million to be set aside each year for things like security cameras, fire alarms, and carbon monoxide detectors. This means public housing residents could live in safer, healthier homes.

This bill would make it easier for people to sue officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for alleged misconduct. It would remove a key legal defense, called qualified immunity, for excessive force claims and change how courts handle other claims against these officers.

This bill would give federal correctional officers and certain other Bureau of Prisons employees a 35% pay raise. The goal is to improve hiring and keep experienced staff in these important roles. This pay increase would last for five years, with a chance to continue if the Bureau of Prisons shows progress in reducing staff shortages and forced overtime.

A federal agency would study high food and drink prices at publicly funded stadiums and concert halls. This bill would direct the Federal Trade Commission to investigate concession prices at venues that get public money, comparing them to nearby businesses. The goal is to find ways to make event food and drinks more affordable and transparent for fans.

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A new bill would add a 20% tax on certain large loans for people earning over $400,000 a year. This tax would apply to loans backed by assets like stocks or bonds. It would not apply to home loans or farm loans. The goal is to make sure high-income people pay more in taxes.

This bill would stop requiring unaccompanied children to pay fees for asylum, work permits, and other legal processes. It would also prevent certain physical exams and keep their family's information private from immigration enforcement. This aims to remove barriers for vulnerable children seeking protection in the U.S.

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