Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
Democrat · MA · 20 bills sponsored
To direct the Secretary of Labor to perform additional duties, to modernize certain laws regarding the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and for other purposes.
# Summary of HR 7804 **What the Bill Would Do** HR 7804 directs the U.S. Secretary of Labor to take on additional responsibilities and modernizes laws governing the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the federal agency responsible for collecting employment, wage, and economic data. The bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the available information, but generally aims to update how the BLS operates and expand the Labor Department's duties in this area. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily affect the Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which could require changes to how they collect and report economic data. Secondarily, it could impact workers, employers, economists, and policymakers who rely on labor statistics for decision-making. **Current Status** HR 7804 was introduced by Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. The bill has not advanced beyond the initial committee stage. *Note: Detailed provisions of this bill are not publicly available in the provided information. For complete details on specific requirements and changes proposed, you would need to review the full text on Congress.gov.*
BE HEARD in the Workplace Act
# BE HEARD in the Workplace Act (HR 7583) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The BE HEARD in the Workplace Act would establish new protections for employees who experience or witness harassment, discrimination, or retaliation in the workplace. Specifically, the bill aims to limit the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and mandatory arbitration clauses that prevent workers from discussing workplace misconduct, reporting violations to government agencies, or pursuing legal claims. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** This legislation primarily affects employees across all industries and employers of various sizes. The bill would restrict employers' ability to enforce agreements that silence workers about illegal conduct, harassment, or discrimination. Workers would maintain the right to report violations to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and other government agencies without legal penalty, and to discuss their experiences with other employees or the public. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full vote in the House of Representatives. As of now, it remains in the early stages of the legislative process.
GSIB Act of 2026
# GSIB Act of 2026 Summary I appreciate your request, but I'm unable to provide a substantive summary of this bill because the information available is incomplete. The bill record shows only basic metadata (bill number, sponsor, status) without access to the actual text, legislative summary, or stated purpose. The "Subjects" field is blank, which typically would indicate the bill's focus areas. **What I can tell you:** - **Sponsor:** Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) - **Status:** Currently in committee (not yet voted on by the full House) - **Bill Type:** HR 7513 in the 119th Congress **To get accurate information, I'd recommend:** - Visiting Congress.gov and searching "HR 7513" for the full bill text - Reading the official summary and sponsor's description - Checking the bill's section headings to understand key provisions This approach will ensure you get accurate, detailed information about what the bill actually proposes rather than speculation based on incomplete data.
Qualified Immunity Abolition Act of 2026
# Qualified Immunity Abolition Act of 2026 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would eliminate "qualified immunity," a legal doctrine that currently protects police officers and other government employees from being sued for damages in civil courts. Under qualified immunity, officials can only be held financially liable if they violated a "clearly established" right that a reasonable official would have known about. If passed, this bill would remove that protection, making it easier for citizens to sue government employees for constitutional violations. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill would primarily affect law enforcement officers, though it could extend to other government employees as well. Citizens injured by police actions or misconduct would have an easier path to file lawsuits and seek compensation, since officials could no longer claim qualified immunity as a defense. Supporters argue this increases accountability for misconduct; opponents contend it could expose officers to excessive litigation and discourage people from taking government jobs. **Current Status** HR 7046 is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Ayanna Pressley, a Democrat from Massachusetts. It remains in the early stages of the legislative process.
EACH Act of 2025
# EACH Act of 2025 - Summary I don't have access to the detailed text of HR 4611 (EACH Act of 2025), so I cannot provide you with accurate information about its specific provisions, who it affects, or what it would do if passed. To get a reliable summary, I'd recommend: - **Congress.gov**: Search "HR 4611" for the full bill text, sponsor statements, and summaries - **Representative Ayanna Pressley's website**: Her office often provides legislative summaries - **Nonpartisan sources**: Congress.gov's summaries or the House clerk's records provide objective descriptions If you can share the bill's full text or a link to it, I'd be happy to help summarize its contents for a general audience.
Appraisal Modernization Act
# Appraisal Modernization Act (HR 5975) - Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill aims to modernize how property appraisals are conducted in the United States. Property appraisals determine a home's estimated value and are crucial for mortgage lending, property taxes, and insurance. The bill would update standards and practices for appraisers to better reflect current market conditions and reduce outdated assessment methods. **Who It Affects:** The bill would impact homeowners, lenders, appraisers, and communities. Homeowners could see more accurate property valuations, which affects mortgage approval amounts and property tax assessments. Appraisers would face updated professional standards and requirements, while communities—particularly those with historically undervalued properties—could benefit from fairer assessments. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill remains in committee and has not advanced to a full congressional vote. This means it's still in the early legislative stage and would need committee approval and broader congressional support to move forward. --- *Note: Limited information about specific provisions was available. For detailed policy language, consult Congress.gov or the bill's full text.*
Eviction Helpline Act
# Eviction Helpline Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Eviction Helpline Act would establish a national helpline to provide free information and assistance to people facing eviction. The bill would create a federally-funded service to help renters understand their rights, locate legal aid, and connect with local resources like emergency rental assistance programs. This would be a centralized phone line and potentially online resource that renters could contact when at risk of losing their housing. **Who It Affects** The primary beneficiaries would be renters facing eviction, particularly lower-income households that may not know where to turn for legal help or financial assistance. The bill would also affect state and local governments by directing them to participate in referral networks, and legal aid organizations that would likely handle some of the case work. **Current Status** As of now, HR 5889 remains in committee and has not advanced to a full House vote. The bill was introduced by Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) and has not yet received significant legislative movement.
Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025
# Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025 - Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would require the federal government to reimburse private contractors for back pay they give to their employees if those workers lose income during a government shutdown. When federal agencies can't operate due to a budget lapse, contractors often have to stop work and their employees lose pay. Under this bill, the government would adjust contract prices upward to cover the costs contractors incur when paying employees back for lost wages, reduced hours, or restoring paid time off that employees used during the shutdown. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily affects private companies that contract with the federal government and their employees. It would also impact federal agencies that oversee these contracts, as they would need to increase payments to contractors to cover the back pay costs. **Current status:** The bill (HR 5657) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-Massachusetts) and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't been voted on by the full House yet.
Freedom to Move Act
# Freedom to Move Act Summary **What the Bill Does** The Freedom to Move Act would authorize the Department of Transportation to distribute competitive grants to states, local governments, transit agencies, and nonprofits to support fare-free public transportation. These five-year grants would cover the revenue lost when transit systems eliminate fares and fund improvements to bus service quality. Grant money could be used for enhancements like safer bus stops, more frequent service, better accessibility, and improved pedestrian and bike infrastructure. **Who It Affects** The bill targets both rural and urban communities, with a particular focus on underserved areas. Transit agencies, local governments, and nonprofit organizations would compete for the funding. Riders would potentially benefit from free public transportation and improved transit infrastructure, while transit systems would need to manage operations with the lost fare revenue supplemented by federal grants. **Current Status** As of now, the bill (HR 4719) is in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. It was introduced by Rep. Ayanna Pressley, a Democrat from Massachusetts.
Equity in Government Act
# Equity in Government Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Equity in Government Act (HR 4524) aims to increase diversity and representation within federal government hiring and employment practices. While specific details aren't provided in the available information, bills with this title typically focus on implementing policies that would help underrepresented groups—including racial and ethnic minorities, women, and people with disabilities—have better access to federal job opportunities and advancement. **Who It Affects:** This bill would primarily affect federal agencies and their hiring practices, as well as anyone seeking employment with the U.S. government. It could also indirectly impact the general public by influencing what the federal workforce looks like and how government services are administered. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 4524 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but hasn't yet advanced to a full House vote. The bill was sponsored by Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-Massachusetts). For more detailed information about specific provisions, you can search for the bill text on Congress.gov, which would show exactly what changes to federal employment policy the bill proposes.
MASS Act
# MASS Act Summary I don't have access to the specific details of HR 4111 (the MASS Act) from the 119th Congress in my current information. To provide you with an accurate summary of what the bill would do, who it affects, and its key provisions, I would need to review the actual bill text. **I'd recommend checking these reliable sources for current information:** - **Congress.gov** - Search "HR 4111" for the full bill text, summary, and status - **Representative Ayanna Pressley's official website** - Often includes summaries of sponsored legislation - **Ballotpedia or GovTrack** - Provide plain-language summaries and tracking of congressional bills If you can share the bill's purpose statement or key provisions, I'd be happy to help explain them in plain language for a general audience.
Ending Qualified Immunity Act
# Ending Qualified Immunity Act Summary **What It Would Do** This bill would eliminate "qualified immunity," a legal protection that shields police officers and other government officials from personal lawsuits unless they violated a "clearly established" right. Currently, even if an officer's actions seem wrong, citizens often cannot sue them unless previous court cases had already ruled similar conduct illegal. The bill would remove this protection, making it easier for people to sue government officials in federal court for violating their constitutional or federal rights. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill primarily affects law enforcement officers and other federal, state, and local government employees, as they would lose this legal shield. Citizens who believe their rights were violated would have an easier path to sue these officials. The measure would apply to civil lawsuits (cases seeking money damages), not criminal charges against officers. It would make it simpler for plaintiffs to proceed with cases by removing the "clearly established law" requirement that currently blocks many lawsuits early in the legal process. **Current Status** The bill remains in committee as of this summary, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. This type of legislation has been debated since 2020, with supporters arguing it increases accountability for misconduct and opponents concerned it could discourage effective government service or expose officials to excessive litigation.
Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2025
# Summary of HR 3603: Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2025 **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill aims to establish accountability measures related to the denial of medical care. While the full legislative text isn't detailed in the available information, the bill's title suggests it would create legal consequences or oversight mechanisms for instances where individuals are denied necessary medical treatment. The bill is named after Andrew Kearse, indicating it may be tied to a specific case involving medical care denial. **Who It Affects:** The bill would likely impact healthcare providers, insurance companies, hospitals, and patients. It could establish new standards or penalties for healthcare entities that improperly deny medical care to individuals seeking treatment. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 3603 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full House vote. The bill was sponsored by Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-MA). Without access to the detailed bill text, the specific provisions—such as what penalties would apply or which types of medical denial cases would be covered—cannot be fully outlined. *Note: For complete details on specific provisions and legislative language, you can view the full bill text on Congress.gov.*
Ending Administrative Garnishment Act of 2025
# Ending Administrative Garnishment Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would restrict the federal government's ability to garnish (withhold) wages and bank accounts from people who owe money to federal agencies. Currently, federal agencies can use administrative garnishment—a process that doesn't require a court order—to collect debts like unpaid student loans, taxes, or overpayments of federal benefits. The bill would require agencies to provide stronger notice to people before taking their money and would likely limit when and how they can do so. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects Americans who owe money to the federal government. This includes borrowers with federal student loans in default, people who owe back taxes, those who received overpayments in Social Security or unemployment benefits, and others with federal debts. Consumer advocates argue that administrative garnishment can create financial hardship, while federal agencies rely on it as an enforcement tool to recover debts. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was sponsored by Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-MA).
STRONG Support for Children Act of 2025
# Summary of the STRONG Support for Children Act of 2025 This bill, formally known as HR 2957, is currently under review in a House committee. Based on its title, the legislation appears designed to enhance support services for children, though the bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the available information. The bill was introduced by Representative Ayanna Pressley, a Democrat from Massachusetts. **Current Status:** The bill remains in the early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. Without access to the bill's detailed text or official summary, it's not possible to specify exactly which children would be affected, what services would be expanded, or what funding mechanisms would be involved. To learn the specific provisions and potential impact, readers would need to consult the full bill text on Congress.gov or official congressional documents.
Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2025
# Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2025 is a proposed law that would address racial disparities in public health. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically aim to require federal health agencies to examine and reduce racial inequities in health outcomes, access to care, and health services. This could involve creating new initiatives, funding programs, or establishing requirements for agencies like the CDC or HHS to track and report on health disparities. **Who It Affects** This legislation would primarily affect federal health agencies, healthcare providers receiving federal funding, and communities experiencing health disparities—particularly Black, Hispanic, Native American, and other minority populations who statistically experience worse health outcomes in areas like maternal mortality, chronic disease, and life expectancy. **Current Status** The bill (HR 2884) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet advanced to a full floor vote in the House. The bill remains in the early stages of the legislative process. *Note: More detailed information about specific provisions would require access to the full bill text.*
Ending PUSHOUT Act of 2025
# Ending PUSHOUT Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Ending PUSHOUT Act of 2025 aims to address school discipline practices that remove students from classrooms. "PUSHOUT" refers to policies and practices—both official and informal—that push students out of school through suspensions, expulsions, arrests, or other exclusionary measures. If passed, this bill would likely establish new federal standards to reduce these practices and keep more students in school, particularly focusing on vulnerable student populations. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would primarily affect K-12 students, school districts, and schools across the country. It would have particular impact on students of color, students with disabilities, and low-income students, who research shows are disproportionately subjected to school discipline and removal. Schools and educators would need to adjust their discipline policies to comply with any new federal requirements. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee (HR 2738) in the 119th Congress, having been introduced by Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-MA). This means it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the available information, so the exact mechanisms it would use to reduce school pushout practices are not yet specified.
Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act
# Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill aims to reduce police presence in schools and increase mental health support instead. If passed, it would encourage schools to rely on counseling, social workers, and mental health professionals to address student behavioral and disciplinary issues rather than involving law enforcement. The legislation focuses on keeping minor infractions and mental health crises in the hands of school counselors and support staff. **Who It Affects:** The bill would impact students, school districts, and law enforcement agencies. It's particularly relevant for students in schools with School Resource Officers (police stationed in schools) and those experiencing behavioral or mental health challenges. School administrators, counselors, and police departments would need to adjust their approaches to student discipline. **Key Provisions & Current Status:** While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, the bill's title suggests it would redirect resources toward counseling-based approaches and away from criminalization of student conduct. The bill is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet advanced to a floor vote in the House. It was introduced by Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) in the 119th Congress.
Establishing the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
# Summary of H.J.RES 80: Equal Rights Amendment Ratification **What the Bill Would Do** This bill seeks to establish the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the U.S. Constitution. The ERA states: "Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex." If passed by Congress and ratified by the states, it would constitutionally guarantee equal rights regardless of gender and provide a legal basis to challenge laws or policies that discriminate based on sex. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The ERA would potentially affect all Americans by strengthening constitutional protections against gender-based discrimination in employment, education, healthcare, and other areas. The bill itself is primarily a procedural measure addressing ratification rather than creating new specific protections. Notably, the ERA has already been approved by the required 38 states for ratification, but the measure faces legal questions about whether the original deadline for state ratification has passed—this bill appears designed to address those concerns and formally establish the amendment's status. **Current Status** As of now, H.J.RES 80 remains in committee and has not been voted on by the full House. It was introduced by Rep. Ayanna Pressley, a Democrat from Massachusetts.
Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
# HR 40: Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans **What the bill would do:** HR 40 would create a special commission tasked with studying slavery and its lasting effects on African Americans. The commission would investigate historical facts about slavery, examine how federal and state governments supported it, review discriminatory laws and policies that followed slavery's abolition, and develop recommendations for how the U.S. could address this history. These recommendations could include a formal government apology and financial compensation (reparations) to African Americans. **Who it affects and key details:** The commission would consist of appointees from civil rights organizations and government leaders, but would explicitly exclude sitting Members of Congress and federal employees. The commission would have authority to hold hearings, subpoena witnesses and documents, and conduct broader research. The bill affects all Americans by potentially informing major policy decisions, though it directly impacts African Americans as the group whose history and present circumstances would be studied. **Current status:** HR 40 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet moved forward for a full vote in the House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Ayanna Pressley, a Democrat from Massachusetts.