Legislation

The Insurance Fraud Accountability Act aims to combat fraud in health insurance enrollment by increasing penalties for fraudulent agents and brokers, enhancing consumer protections through verification processes and notifications, regulating marketing organizations, and promoting transparency through audits. It also establishes a list of suspended and terminated agents and brokers to prevent further fraudulent activity. These measures are intended to ensure accurate enrollment, protect consumers from unauthorized changes, and maintain the integrity of qualified health plans.

The "Maintaining Cooperative Permitting Act of 2025" prevents the EPA from withdrawing approval of state-level permit programs that regulate the discharge of dredged or fill material without Congressional approval. It ratifies existing programs in Michigan, New Jersey, and Florida, and streamlines the approval process for similar state programs. This act ensures states can manage their own permitting processes related to these discharges, subject to federal oversight. Approving a state permit program under this act is not considered a rule or regulation.

The Global Criminal Justice Act establishes an Office of Global Criminal Justice within the Department of State, headed by an Ambassador-at-Large. This office will advise officials and coordinate U.S. policy on preventing and responding to atrocities like war crimes and genocide. It will also coordinate U.S. positions on international courts, help establish tribunals to investigate and prosecute atrocities, and work to collect evidence, judge those responsible, protect victims, and prevent future atrocities. The office will also advise on transitional justice in conflict zones and represent the State Department on interagency groups addressing genocide.

This bill mandates an audit of the electromagnetic spectrum assigned to each Federal entity, to be conducted by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. The audit will detail spectrum band usage, purpose, extent, geographic area, and sharing arrangements. Results will be reported to Congress, including any unused spectrum portions, with coordination required to avoid duplication with existing audits.

The American Teacher Act aims to address teacher shortages and improve teacher compensation by establishing grants for states to increase teacher salaries, with the goal of ensuring a minimum annual salary of $60,000 for full-time teachers at qualifying schools, adjusted for inflation. The Act also allows for a national campaign to raise awareness of the value of the teaching profession and clarifies that the Act does not alter existing employee rights or agreements. Finally, the Act defines key terms and authorizes necessary appropriations for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to implement the grants and awareness campaign.

The POWER Act prohibits the Secretary of the Army from breaching federally operated dams if it increases carbon emissions or negatively impacts commercial navigation and prohibits the Secretary from retiring an energy generation source if it increases electricity rates or decreases energy reliability in certain states. It requires consultation with other agencies and a study on land usage before breaching a dam. The Act also mandates replacement of any retired energy generation source's baseload within 30 days.

The "Infant Formula Made in America Act of 2025" introduces tax credits to boost domestic infant formula production. It offers a credit for investments in manufacturing facilities and a per-pound credit for formula produced in the U.S. These credits aim to incentivize companies to manufacture infant formula within the United States, with certain limitations and requirements to qualify. The goal is to strengthen the domestic supply chain and ensure a reliable source of infant formula for American families.

The "Pay Federal Workers and Servicemembers Act" ensures that federal employees and servicemembers required to work without pay during a government shutdown on or after March 14, 2025, are eligible for unemployment compensation. These essential workers will be considered temporarily separated from federal service, allowing them to access unemployment benefits during the shutdown period.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' profound sorrow upon the death of Representative Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona. It directs the Clerk to notify the Senate and convey a copy to the Grijalva family. As a mark of respect, the House will adjourn.

The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act modifies the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship to prioritize eligible veterans who have used the most months of their educational assistance and are pursuing a STEM degree. It adjusts the remaining benefits required to apply and mandates that individuals exhaust all other educational assistance benefits before using the STEM Scholarship.

The "Feed Our Families Act of 2025" ensures the continuation of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by providing necessary appropriations to cover the first 90 days of any funding lapse occurring after September 30, 2024. These funds are specifically reserved to maintain SNAP operations during funding gaps, ensuring families continue to receive food assistance without interruption.

This resolution supports designating the week of March 23-29, 2025, as "National Cleaning Week" to recognize the importance of cleaning and disinfection for health and safety. It acknowledges the cleaning industry's essential role in maintaining healthy environments and promoting awareness of safe cleaning practices.

The REDI Act amends the Higher Education Act of 1965, allowing student loan deferment for borrowers in medical or dental internships or residency programs. During this deferment, principal payments are not required, and interest will not accrue on the loan.

The "Space National Guard Establishment Act of 2025" establishes a Space National Guard in select states as a reserve component of the Space Force, utilizing existing Air National Guard facilities and personnel. It mandates the transfer of space operation staff and resources from the National Guard Bureau to the Space National Guard, without allocating additional personnel or infrastructure. The Act also requires regular briefings to Congress on the implementation and operation of the Space National Guard. Finally, the bill amends existing sections of the US code to include the Space National Guard within the definitions and provisions related to the National Guard.

The "Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2025" prohibits federal funding and support for research using human fetal tissue obtained from induced abortions, while allowing for the development of new cell lines not derived from such tissue. The bill permits research on fetal tissue from miscarriages or stillbirths and amends the Public Health Service Act to redefine related terms and conditions. It also prohibits the solicitation or acquisition of human fetal tissue when the pregnancy was initiated to provide the tissue or the tissue was obtained pursuant to an induced abortion.

The "Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act" broadens Medicare eligibility for home healthcare services to include individuals who require occupational therapy, not just speech therapy. This expansion ensures more beneficiaries can receive necessary care in their homes. These changes will take effect for services provided on or after January 1, 2026.

The "Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act" directs the Secretary of Commerce to analyze and bolster the competitiveness of the U.S. information and communication technology (ICT) supply chain. This involves identifying critical ICT, assessing the capabilities of trusted U.S. vendors, and reducing reliance on non-trusted sources. The Act mandates the creation of a government-wide strategy to support trusted ICT vendors through specific actions, assigned responsibilities, and potential legislative changes. Ultimately, the goal is to strengthen the U.S. ICT sector and ensure its economic competitiveness.

The "Generating Retirement Ownership through Long-Term Holding Act" allows individuals to defer paying taxes on capital gains dividends from regulated investment companies (RICs) when the dividends are reinvested into additional shares of the same company. Taxes are deferred until the shares purchased with the reinvested dividends are sold, redeemed, or upon the individual's death. This aims to encourage long-term investment and retirement savings.

The "Access to Family Building Act" establishes a federal right for individuals to access assisted reproductive technology (ART) services and for healthcare providers to offer these services, free from undue restrictions. It allows the Attorney General and affected individuals to file lawsuits against those who limit ART access and permits states to enforce health and safety regulations that are the least restrictive means to ensure safety. The act overrides conflicting federal and state laws, ensuring its provisions are upheld, and requires the Department of Health and Human Services to issue regulations for implementation.

The Ending Major Borderland Environmental Ruin from Wildfires (EMBER) Act aims to mitigate wildfire risks and environmental damage along the southern border by establishing a vegetation management initiative and requiring the development of protocols to prevent environmental harm caused by illegal immigration. It mandates coordination between federal agencies, requires reporting on environmental damage incidents, and updates a previous government report on wildland fire management. The Act authorizes specific funding for fuels management activities and sets a timeline for the initiative's implementation and assessment.