US Representative
LaMonica McIver Authored & Sponsored Legislation
Co-Sponsor of Legislation
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB468
Introduced
1/15/25
Refer
1/15/25
Mel's LawThis bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student aid programs to establish policies for awarding posthumous degrees.Specifically, the IHE must certify that it has a policy to award a posthumous degree to a deceased student who (1) was enrolled in a degree program at the IHE; (2) died prior to completing such program; and (3) at the time of death, was in academic standing consistent with the requirements for graduation from such program (as determined by the IHE).The bill prohibits accrediting agencies from taking into consideration the number of posthumous degrees awarded to deceased students by the IHE. (Under current law, an IHE must be accredited by an accrediting agency to participate in federal student aid programs.)
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB469
Introduced
1/15/25
Refer
1/15/25
Refer
1/16/25
Engrossed
2/27/25
Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule ActThis bill requires the Architect of the Capitol to create a congressional time capsule in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence to be buried on the west lawn of the Capitol on or before July 4, 2026. Congressional leadership will determine the contents of the time capsule, and the time capsule shall be sealed until July 4, 2276.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB484
Introduced
1/16/25
Refer
1/16/25
Refer
2/14/25
Refer
2/14/25
Food Deserts Act This bill establishes a grant program within the Department of Agriculture to reduce food deserts. Under the program, grants are provided to states for revolving funds that support the establishment and operation of grocery stores in underserved communities. Underserved communities are communities that have (1) limited access to affordable, healthy foods, including fresh fruits and vegetables, in grocery retail stores or farmer-to-consumer direct markets; and (2) a high rate of hunger, a high rate of food insecurity, or a high poverty rate.The bill requires states to use such funds for loans that support grocery stores in underserved communities, including for opening a store (excluding new construction), or supporting an existing store.In order to qualify for loans, grocery stores must meet criteria enumerated in the bill. For example, grocery stores must (1) emphasize unprocessed, healthful foods; (2) provide staple foods and a variety of raw fruits and vegetables; and (3) charge affordable prices at or below market values.Further, states must prioritize loan applications from entities that meet criteria related tohiring workers from the underserved community,providing classes or educational information about a healthful diet,sourcing food from local urban farms and gardens, anddemonstrating existing supply chain relationships in the grocery industry.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB485
Introduced
1/16/25
Refer
1/16/25
Muhammad Ali Congressional Gold Medal Act
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB486
Introduced
1/16/25
Refer
1/16/25
Young Americans Financial Literacy Act
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB500
Introduced
1/16/25
Refer
1/16/25
Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2025This bill allows for Medicare coverage of hearing aids and related examinations.The Government Accountability Office must study programs that provide assistance for hearing aids and related examinations for individuals with hearing loss.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB51
Introduced
1/3/25
Refer
1/3/25
Washington, D.C. Admission Act
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB515
Introduced
1/16/25
Refer
1/16/25
Ensuring Military Readiness Not Discrimination ActThis bill addresses the standards for eligibility for service in the Armed Forces. Specifically, the bill provides that any qualifications established or applied relating to eligibility for service in any of the Armed Forces must not include any criteria relating to the race, color, national origin, religion, or sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or sex characteristics) of an individual.Additionally, any personnel policy developed or implemented by a military department with respect to members of the Armed Forces must ensure equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, or sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or sex characteristics).
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB612
Introduced
1/22/25
Refer
1/22/25
Health Care Providers Safety Act of 2025
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB630
Introduced
1/22/25
Refer
1/22/25
Neighbors Not Enemies Act This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States.