Legislation

The FLASH Act of 2025 streamlines the Department of Health and Human Services' ability to rapidly procure medical countermeasures and innovative technologies during public health emergencies. The bill authorizes non-competitive follow-on production contracts, experimental supply purchases, and expedited acquisition of innovative commercial products. These measures are designed to reduce bureaucratic delays and strengthen national health security by accelerating the development and deployment of critical supplies.

This bill reauthorizes the SOAR to Health and Wellness Training Program through fiscal year 2029, ensuring continued support for health professionals to identify and respond to human trafficking. Additionally, the legislation provides for the rescission of $20 million in unobligated funds from the Department of Health and Human Services.

The Unborn Child Support Act amends the Social Security Act to allow states to establish and enforce child support obligations for unborn children, beginning from the month of conception. Upon the mother's request and consent, biological fathers may be required to provide financial support, with payment amounts determined by a court in consultation with the mother. The legislation ensures these requirements remain mandatory for states, prohibiting any waivers that would bypass these enforcement duties.

The Pregnancy Is Not an Illness Act of 2025 prohibits the FDA and the Department of Health and Human Services from classifying pregnancy as an illness when approving or regulating abortion drugs. The bill further mandates the immediate revocation of any existing abortion drug approvals that relied on such a classification, including the current approval of mifepristone.

The Federal Firefighters Families First Act aims to improve pay equity, recruitment, and retention for federal firefighters by modernizing pay computation and establishing a maximum 60-hour regular workweek. Additionally, the bill ensures that regularly scheduled overtime is included in the calculation of federal retirement annuities. These measures seek to align federal firefighter compensation more closely with municipal standards and provide greater financial security for their families.

The Protecting Minors from Medical Malpractice Act of 2025 establishes a private right of action allowing individuals to sue medical practitioners for injuries resulting from gender-transition procedures performed while they were minors. The bill also protects the conscience rights of medical providers by ensuring they cannot be forced to perform these procedures and mandates the withholding of federal health funding from states that require such services.

The Help Independent Tracks Succeed (HITS) Act supports the music industry by allowing producers to immediately deduct up to $150,000 in qualified production costs per year. By extending tax benefits currently available to film and television to sound recordings, this legislation helps independent creators reduce their tax burden and reinvest in their work.

The Restoring Access to Mountain Homes Act authorizes FEMA to reimburse state, tribal, and local governments for the repair and restoration of private roads and bridges in North Carolina damaged by Tropical Storm Helene. To qualify, these routes must serve as the sole access point to primary residences or essential services. This legislation ensures that critical infrastructure can be rebuilt, providing a streamlined process for local authorities to secure necessary disaster recovery funding.

The Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act seeks to codify the "Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance" policy into federal law, preventing future presidential administrations from reversing it. The bill prohibits the use of U.S. federal funds for foreign and domestic nongovernmental organizations that perform, promote, or provide financial support for abortion services. By establishing these permanent restrictions, the legislation aims to ensure that U.S. global health assistance is not used to facilitate abortion-related activities.

The Rural ER Access Act aims to improve emergency healthcare in underserved areas by removing restrictive geographic limitations for Medicare-certified facilities. By eliminating the requirement that off-campus facilities be located within 35 miles of a main hospital, this legislation allows rural providers to expand their reach and maintain essential provider-based status.

The Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2025 prohibits institutions of higher education from receiving federal funding if they host or are affiliated with campus clinics that provide abortions or abortion-inducing drugs. To remain eligible for federal support, institutions must submit annual certifications confirming their compliance with these restrictions. The bill also includes provisions to protect compliant institutions from conflicting state-level penalties.

The All Aboard Act mandates that Amtrak provide full refunds to passengers for trips significantly delayed or canceled due to the railroad's own operational failures. Additionally, the bill requires Amtrak to abandon its "run-to-fail" maintenance model in favor of more reliable asset management strategies. Failure to comply with these refund requirements would result in the suspension of Amtrak’s federal funding.

The Dignity for Aborted Children Act mandates that abortion providers offer patients the choice to take possession of fetal remains for burial or cremation. If the patient releases the remains to the provider, the provider is legally required to ensure the remains are interred or cremated within seven days. The bill also establishes federal reporting requirements and imposes significant civil and criminal penalties for non-compliance.

This resolution authorizes the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations to conduct its official business, including hearings and investigations, from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027. It establishes specific funding caps for committee operations, personnel, and staff training during this period. Additionally, it outlines the administrative procedures for managing committee expenditures and agency contributions.

The End Unaccountable Amnesty Act seeks to restrict executive authority over immigration by shifting the power to designate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Congress and strictly limiting the Secretary of Homeland Security’s parole authority. The bill also mandates stricter processing and return procedures for unaccompanied alien children, eliminates certain pathways for cancellation of removal, and prohibits the use of specific immigration documents for air travel. These measures aim to tighten border enforcement and standardize immigration policies through increased congressional oversight.

This resolution recognizes January 2025 as "National Mentoring Month" to highlight the vital role mentoring plays in fostering academic success, self-esteem, and career development for youth. It celebrates the contributions of mentors nationwide while calling for increased public and private collaboration to expand quality mentoring programs. Ultimately, the bill aims to close the "mentoring gap" to ensure all young people have the supportive adult connections necessary to reach their full potential.

This resolution commemorates the heroic sacrifices of the Ukrainian people three years into Russia’s unprovoked war and condemns the widespread atrocities committed by the Russian regime. It reaffirms the United States' unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and democratic future. Furthermore, the bill pledges continued accountability for Russian war crimes and emphasizes the vital importance of Ukraine’s defense to global security.

This resolution reaffirms the United States' unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity as the war enters its third year. It condemns Russia’s ongoing war crimes and human rights abuses, including the forced deportation of Ukrainian children, while demanding the immediate withdrawal of Russian forces. Furthermore, the bill insists that any path to peace must be determined by Ukraine and its allies, ensuring accountability for those responsible for atrocities.

This resolution reaffirms the House of Representatives' unequivocal support for Ukraine as it marks three years of defending its sovereignty against Russia’s unprovoked, full-scale invasion. It condemns Russia’s atrocities and its military collaboration with North Korea, Iran, and China. Furthermore, the bill advocates for continued U.S. and international assistance, including the use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine’s ongoing defense and democratic reforms.

This resolution initiates impeachment proceedings against U.S. District Judge John Deacon Bates for high crimes and misdemeanors. The bill contends that Judge Bates is unfit for office due to his ruling requiring federal health agencies to restore online resources regarding gender-affirming care, which the resolution characterizes as harmful and contrary to executive policy.