Legislation

The "Make American Flags in America Act of 2025" mandates that all U.S. flags displayed on Federal property or acquired by Federal agencies be entirely manufactured in the United States using American-made materials. It also directs the Federal Trade Commission to study and report on country-of-origin labeling for U.S. flags, assessing enforcement and recommending improvements.

The SHOPP Act of 2025 expands the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program to increase access to healthy foods. It broadens the types of produce eligible for incentives to include fresh frozen options and legumes. This aims to improve the year-round availability of nutritious food options for program participants.

The "Supporting Rural Veterans Access to Healthcare Services Act" expands the Department of Veterans Affairs' transportation grant program to include tribal and Native Hawaiian organizations. It increases the maximum grant amount to $50,000, with potential increases for counties with numerous off-road communities. The bill also reauthorizes funding for the program through 2029.

The Hatch Act Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Act increases transparency and accountability in the investigation and enforcement of Hatch Act violations, which prohibits certain political activities by federal employees. It requires the Special Counsel to report to Congress on allegations against noncareer employees, provide detailed explanations for not filing complaints, and publish anonymized data on Hatch Act enforcement. The Act also ensures the Special Counsel has access to demographic information of employees involved in allegations.

The Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act extends medical care coverage for veteran caregivers and provides them with employment assistance, including reimbursement for certification fees, access to training modules, and support through various programs. It expands services to include retirement planning and assistance for returning to the workforce, while also mandating bereavement counseling. The Act further requires studies on returnship programs and hiring incentives for former caregivers, as well as a report on the feasibility of establishing retirement plans for them.

The Child Care Workforce Act aims to improve child care quality and affordability by establishing a pilot program that provides grants to States, Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations. These grants will be used to supplement the wages of child care workers, with the goal of attracting and retaining qualified staff, improving worker well-being, enhancing the quality of care, and increasing access to affordable child care options. The Act requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to evaluate the program's effectiveness and report to Congress. It also authorizes necessary appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and subsequent years.

The "Family Building FEHB Fairness Act" amends Title 5 of the United States Code to include comprehensive fertility treatment benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program. This includes procedures such as egg freezing, artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, genetic testing of embryos, fertility medications, and gamete donation. These changes will take effect one year after the enactment of the Act.

This bill designates the Maine Forest and Logging Museum in Bradley, Maine, as the National Museum of Forestry and Logging History. It also directs any legal references to the museum to reflect this new designation.

The Digital Integrity in Democracy Act aims to combat the spread of misinformation regarding election administration on social media platforms. It amends Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934, removing immunity for platforms that knowingly host false information about the time, place, or manner of holding an election, or about voter qualifications. The Act mandates a process for removing such false information within specified timeframes, with penalties for non-compliance, and allows Attorneys General, Secretaries of State, and candidates to sue platforms that fail to remove the false information. A safe harbor is provided for platforms that remove false information in a timely manner.

The Preventing Child Labor Exploitation in Federal Contracting Act aims to hold federal contractors accountable for child labor violations by requiring disclosure of violations, prohibiting contracts with violators, increasing penalties for violations, and mandating training programs to detect and prevent child labor. It also directs a study on child labor violations among federal contractors. No additional funds are authorized to implement the Act.

This resolution censures Representative Jasmine Crockett for inappropriate and discriminatory remarks made on March 22, 2025, and May 16, 2024. It requires her to appear in the House of Representatives for the censure pronouncement, which will be read publicly by the Speaker.

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 901 West Main Street in Radford, Virginia, as the "Richard H. Poff Post Office Building." It mandates that all legal and official documents will refer to the facility by this new name.

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 28 East Airy Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania, as the "Charles L. Blockson Post Office Building." Any reference to this facility will now refer to it as the Charles L. Blockson Post Office Building.

The GUARD Act prohibits states from receiving funding under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act if they discriminate against parents or guardians who oppose medical interventions or social changes related to a minor's gender identity that they believe is inconsistent with the minor's biological sex at birth. It allows parents or guardians who experience such discrimination to sue the Department of Health and Human Services.

The Livestock Disaster Assistance Improvement Act of 2025 aims to improve federal programs assisting livestock producers affected by natural disasters. It expands eligibility for emergency conservation programs, modifies the Livestock Forage Disaster Program to provide more timely assistance, broadens the scope of livestock emergency assistance to include drought and other factors, and enhances support for honeybee producers. The bill also establishes an interagency working group to improve the data used for the U.S. Drought Monitor and requires better coordination between the Farm Service Agency and the Forest Service in drought response efforts.

The "Co-Location Energy Act" aims to promote renewable energy development on existing federal energy lease areas. It allows the Secretary of the Interior to authorize assessments and issue permits for solar and wind energy projects on these leased lands, with the leaseholder's consent. The Act also directs the Secretary to streamline the environmental review process for certain renewable energy activities and to establish necessary regulations for implementation.

The Providing Veterans Essential Medications Act ensures that State veterans homes are reimbursed or furnished with high-cost medications for veterans in their care. A "costly medication" is defined as one where the average wholesale price for a one-month supply, plus a 3% transaction fee, exceeds 8.5% of the payment made to the State home for the veteran's care during that month. This aims to alleviate the financial burden on State homes providing essential medications to veterans.

The Michael Lecik Military Firefighters Protection Act extends disability benefits to veterans who served as military firefighters or in damage control roles for at least five years and who develop certain diseases, such as heart, lung, or various cancers, within 15 years of separation from service. To qualify, the disease must result in a disability rating of 10 percent or higher. This act aims to provide necessary support to veterans whose health has been affected by their service in firefighting roles.

The Maritime Supply Chain Security Act allows port infrastructure development program funds to be used for projects that improve port resilience and to upgrade or replace Chinese-made port cranes and their components. This amendment clarifies that funds can be used to replace Chinese port crane hardware or software.

The "National Rosie the Riveter Day Act" calls for the annual designation of March 21 as "National Rosie the Riveter Day" to honor the over 6 million American women who entered the workforce during World War II. It recognizes their vital contributions to the war effort in factories, farms, shipyards, and volunteer organizations. The act encourages nationwide observance through ceremonies, activities, and relevant programs at all levels of government.