Legislation

The NOPAIN for Veterans Act mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must include specific, FDA-approved non-opioid pain management drugs in its national formulary. This ensures veterans have access to alternatives that do not act on opioid receptors for pain relief. The bill sets clear deadlines for the inclusion of these non-opioid products.

This bill formally codifies the "Six Assurances" made by the Reagan Administration regarding U.S. policy toward Taiwan, emphasizing commitments on arms sales and non-mediation. It declares that maintaining peace in the Taiwan Strait and determining Taiwan's future peacefully are vital U.S. interests. Furthermore, the Act establishes a mandatory congressional review process that the President must follow before taking specific actions that would alter these long-standing assurances.

The Healthy Lungs for Heroes Act of 2025 mandates the establishment of new safety standards to protect wildland firefighters from dangerous smoke exposure. This legislation requires federal agencies to develop and implement strategies to ensure appropriate respiratory protective equipment is available and used when smoke levels exceed established limits. Furthermore, the bill calls for ongoing reviews of these safety standards to best protect the health of wildland firefighting personnel.

This bill, the American Samoa Statutory Nationality and Citizenship Act, establishes a new process for U.S. nationals who are not citizens to apply for a U.S. passport. The Secretary of State will issue a passport identifying the holder as a national, or as both a national and a citizen if the applicant resides in a U.S. state or territory and requests it. The Act also repeals prior related law.

This Act amends the Federal Employees Compensation Act to expand the list of authorized healthcare providers for federal employees' work-related injury claims. Specifically, it includes physician assistants and nurse practitioners as eligible providers under the law. This change aims to improve access to care for injured federal workers by broadening their choice of medical professionals.

The Rx ACCESS Act aims to improve prescription access, fairness, and transparency within the TRICARE pharmacy benefits program. It extends beneficiary choice for receiving non-generic maintenance medications and establishes minimum reimbursement standards for TRICARE retail pharmacies. Furthermore, the bill mandates annual independent audits by the Comptroller General to review reimbursement rates and network adequacy.

This resolution commemorates the 90th anniversary of the Alabama Highway Patrol, recognizing its establishment in 1935 as the state's first statewide law enforcement agency. It honors the agency's history, evolution, and dedication to public safety under the motto "Country, Service, Protection." The resolution extends gratitude to all past and present State troopers for their tireless service to Alabama.

This resolution officially recognizes December 2025 as "Impaired Driving Prevention Month" to raise public awareness about the dangers of driving while impaired. It supports the efforts of various transportation and law enforcement agencies dedicated to preventing these tragic crashes. Furthermore, the resolution urges all Americans to commit to driving sober and planning safe transportation alternatives.

This resolution strongly condemns the Iranian government for its ongoing, state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i religious minority, which violates international human rights laws. It documents systematic abuses, including economic restrictions, denial of education, and arbitrary arrests, noting that these actions may constitute a crime against humanity. The resolution calls on Iran to immediately release all imprisoned Bahais and urges the U.S. President and Secretary of State to condemn these violations and impose sanctions on responsible officials.

This resolution expresses support for designating December 3, 2025, as the "National Day of 3D Printing." It recognizes the significant role of additive manufacturing in advancing U.S. innovation, reducing waste, and reshaping domestic production across numerous industries. The bill encourages the promotion and celebration of this transformative technology.

The Increasing Medication Access for Seniors Act of 2025 establishes new reporting requirements for the Secretary of Health and Human Services regarding the Medicare Part D monthly capped cost-sharing option. These regular reports must detail enrollment numbers, potential beneficiaries, and implementation efforts for point-of-sale elections. The goal is to track and improve access to predictable prescription drug cost management for seniors on Medicare Part D.

The Workforce Flexibility Act amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to remove the requirement for local workforce development boards to prioritize out-of-school youth when allocating youth workforce investment funds. This change grants greater flexibility in how these funds are distributed for youth employment initiatives.

This bill establishes the Conservation Reserve Program Modernization Act, creating the CLEAR Initiative to improve water quality by enrolling eligible land in conservation buffers that reduce nutrient loss and sediment. The program prioritizes practices maximizing water quality benefits, offers rental payments and cost-sharing incentives, and allows for partnerships with states and NGOs. It also updates eligibility requirements and payment structures for land enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program.

The Make Housing Affordable and Defend Democracy Act aims to increase housing accessibility through several tax incentives while simultaneously rescinding significant funding previously allocated for immigration enforcement. Key provisions establish new tax credits for first-time homebuyers, builders of starter homes, and the conversion of commercial buildings into affordable rentals. Additionally, the bill introduces a Renter Tax Credit for those spending over 30% of their income on rent, with an option for monthly advance payments.

The Kid PROOF Act of 2025 aims to enhance substance abuse and suicide prevention services for children, adolescents, and young adults. This bill expands eligibility for federal grant funding to a wider range of healthcare providers and specialists serving this population. It also authorizes new grant activities focused on overdose and suicide intervention, parental counseling, and providing lethal means safety supplies. Finally, the Act extends the program's funding authorization through fiscal year 2030.

This bill, the Wojnovich Pipeline Safety Act of 2025, establishes a grant program to fund the safety and modernization of hazardous liquid distribution infrastructure. It also mandates significant updates to public information sharing regarding pipeline incidents and strengthens public notification and emergency preparedness requirements for operators. Furthermore, the legislation imposes new financial penalties for pipeline accidents and creates a dedicated Community Trust Fund sourced from these penalties.

The HEALTH Act of 2025 aims to encourage physicians to provide free medical care to low-income individuals. It establishes a new federal tax deduction for physicians based on the Medicare-based value of qualified charity care they furnish. Additionally, the bill grants federal liability protection to physicians and their staff against civil lawsuits for unintentional harm caused while providing this charity care. This protection applies to services rendered to Medicaid or CHIP-enrolled patients after December 31, 2025.

This bill, the Supporting Tours Across Years (STAY) Act, requires the Department of Defense to submit a report analyzing options for reducing the frequency of permanent military moves (PCS) and sea-shore rotations. The report must assess the costs, potential savings, and impacts on military families, while identifying opportunities for longer, more stable assignments. Ultimately, it seeks recommendations for policy changes to implement reduced rotation schedules without harming mission readiness.

The Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act focuses primarily on improving pediatric drug development and ensuring patient access to necessary treatments. This legislation mandates new research requirements for molecularly targeted pediatric cancer drugs, strengthens FDA enforcement of pediatric study completion, and extends incentives for developing drugs for rare pediatric diseases. Additionally, the bill updates organ transplant network functions and establishes an Abraham Accords Office within the FDA to enhance international regulatory cooperation.

This bill, the ESSENTIAL Act, directs the EPA and the Department of Transportation to repeal or rescind any existing policies that encourage or require the installation of engine idle start-stop technology in vehicles. The agencies must complete this repeal within one year, unless doing so poses a carbon monoxide poisoning risk. Following the repeal, they are prohibited from issuing similar future regulations.