Legislation

The Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act increases transparency in the dairy industry by requiring manufacturers to report detailed production costs and product yield data to the Secretary of Agriculture. This legislation mandates that these metrics be disclosed for all products processed within a facility, ensuring a more comprehensive view of dairy operations. The Secretary will publish these findings biennially to provide greater market insight for farmers and stakeholders.

The Amputation Reduction and Compassion (ARC) Act of 2025 aims to reduce avoidable amputations caused by peripheral artery disease (PAD) through increased public awareness and improved access to care. The bill establishes a national PAD education program and mandates that Medicare and Medicaid cover essential screening tests for at-risk beneficiaries with no out-of-pocket costs. Additionally, it directs the development of clinical quality measures and launches a pilot program to improve early detection and treatment, ultimately prioritizing limb preservation over amputation.

The Mobile Post Office Relief Act requires the U.S. Postal Service to deploy mobile retail units to communities when a local post office is temporarily closed for an extended period. These units ensure residents maintain access to essential postal services, including mail collection and packaging, until their local facility resumes operations.

The CAREERS Act expands and extends rural workforce training programs to better align education with local economic needs. By broadening eligibility for training providers and supporting diverse industry sectors, the bill aims to address rural workforce challenges like youth migration and aging populations. Additionally, it introduces enhanced reporting requirements to ensure programs effectively improve employment and earnings outcomes for rural participants through 2030.

The Retired Pay Restoration Act eliminates the current offset that reduces military retirement pay for veterans who also receive disability compensation. This legislation ensures that all eligible disabled retirees can receive both their full retirement pay and disability benefits concurrently, regardless of their disability rating. By removing these restrictions and phase-in periods, the bill ensures veterans receive the full compensation they have earned through their service.

The Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2025 mandates the creation of Joint Operations Centers along the southern border to unify federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement efforts. These hubs will centralize communication, coordinate multi-agency field operations, and improve information sharing to better combat human trafficking, drug smuggling, and other criminal activities. The bill also requires the Department of Homeland Security to provide annual reports to Congress to ensure ongoing operational effectiveness and interagency cooperation.

The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Act of 2025 reauthorizes critical funding for the protection and restoration of the Great Lakes ecosystem. This legislation secures $500 million annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to support ongoing environmental recovery efforts.

The Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2025 strengthens federal law to combat "swatting" by increasing criminal penalties for those who knowingly report false information to trigger emergency responses. The bill also establishes civil liability, requiring perpetrators to reimburse public safety agencies and organizations for the costs incurred during these emergency deployments.

This resolution establishes the procedural framework for the House of Representatives to debate and vote on H.R. 27, which amends the Controlled Substances Act regarding the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances. It sets specific rules for floor consideration, including time limits for debate and guidelines for potential amendments.

The Transparency of Migration Act requires the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Health and Human Services to publish weekly data regarding individuals processed through their facilities. This mandate ensures public access to information on the demographics, countries of origin, release locations, and criminal histories of these individuals.

This resolution formally appoints Representative Judy Chu to the House Committee on the Budget. It establishes her seniority on the committee, positioning her directly following Representative Pramila Jayapal.

The HELP PETS Act prohibits institutions of higher education from receiving federal funding if they conduct painful research on dogs or cats. This legislation includes specific exceptions for clinical veterinary research and studies involving service or military animals. Its primary goal is to end the use of federal taxpayer dollars for invasive experimentation on these animals in academic settings.

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 290 NW Peacock Boulevard in Port St. Lucie, Florida, as the "Trooper Zachary Fink Post Office Building." All official federal records and documents will be updated to reflect this new name in honor of Trooper Fink.

The Rural Telehealth and Education Enhancement Act of 2025 extends the federal Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program through 2030. This legislation ensures continued support for critical remote healthcare and educational infrastructure in rural communities.

This bill removes existing statutory restrictions and legal requirements concerning the provision of defense articles and security assistance to the Republic of Cyprus. By amending the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the legislation transitions previous mandates into non-binding congressional statements. These changes streamline the process for defense-related cooperation and sales with Cyprus.

The One School, One Nurse Act of 2025 establishes a competitive federal grant program to help states and school districts hire and retain full-time registered nurses. By providing funding to address staffing shortages, the bill aims to ensure every elementary and secondary school has at least one full-time nurse to improve student health outcomes and academic success. Priority is given to high-need school districts and efforts to increase diversity within the school nursing profession.

The MAPLE Act expands the Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program to include maple syrup as an eligible food item. This legislation allows low-income seniors to use their program benefits to purchase locally produced maple syrup alongside fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs.

The **Low Income Housing for Defense Communities Act** aims to increase affordable housing options for military families by excluding basic housing allowances from income eligibility calculations for federal tax credit programs. Additionally, the bill incentivizes the construction of new rental units near major military installations by granting these projects enhanced low-income housing tax credits.

The Dairy Farm Resiliency Act strengthens support for dairy producers by modernizing how production history is calculated to better reflect current operations. Additionally, the bill expands access to lower premium rates by increasing the production threshold for Tier I coverage. These updates aim to provide dairy farmers with more effective and relevant financial protection.

The Restoring Energy Market Freedom Act proposes the repeal of thirteen federal tax credits currently supporting renewable energy, nuclear power, and advanced energy manufacturing. By eliminating these incentives and their associated direct-pay provisions, the bill aims to remove government-subsidized market interventions in the energy sector. These changes would take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.