Legislation

This resolution designates February 3–7, 2025, as "National School Counseling Week" to honor the essential role school counselors play in student success. It highlights their contributions to academic, social-emotional, and career development while advocating for greater public awareness of the support they provide to students facing diverse personal and educational challenges.

This resolution authorizes $32,864,613 in funding for the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during the 119th Congress. It establishes specific annual spending caps for the 2025–2027 period and mandates that all expenditures adhere to strict voucher requirements and regulations set by the Committee on House Administration.

This resolution commemorates the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp and observes International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It honors the victims and survivors of the Holocaust while reaffirming a national commitment to Holocaust education and the fight against rising anti-Semitism. By remembering these atrocities, the bill calls on all Americans to combat intolerance and strive toward a future free from genocide and persecution.

This resolution authorizes a budget of $23,290,035 for the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to cover staff salaries and operational expenses during the 119th Congress. It establishes specific spending caps for each session and mandates that all expenditures adhere to strict voucher and regulatory oversight procedures.

This resolution authorizes $32,293,696 in funding for the House Committee on Energy and Commerce to cover operating costs and staff salaries throughout the 119th Congress. It establishes specific spending caps for each session and mandates that all expenditures adhere to strict voucher requirements and House Administration regulations.

The RETURN Act aims to improve the IRS's handling of tax refund claims by establishing a mandatory 12-month review period. If the IRS disallows a claim, it must provide a detailed explanation and appeal instructions to the taxpayer. If the IRS misses this deadline, the interest rate on the overpayment increases by one percentage point, capped at $500 per claim.

This bill, the Veterans Care and Cost Coordination Act of 2026, directs the VA to establish an agreement with HHS to share health care data for veterans enrolled in both VA and Medicare programs. This coordination aims to prevent duplicate services and improper payments under the Veterans Community Care Program. The shared information will also be used by HHS to refine Medicare Advantage payment calculations.

This bill, the STRONG Act, directs the Office of Management and Budget to consider creating a distinct occupational code for strength and conditioning coaches within the Standard Occupational Classification system. This change aims to accurately recognize the specialized work these professionals perform in improving physical performance and reducing injury risk for athletes, first responders, and military members. If a separate code is not established, the Director must report the reasoning to Congress.

The Kidney Disease Education Access Expansion Act of 2026 significantly broadens access to and coverage of kidney disease education services under both Medicare and private health insurance. This legislation expands eligibility for services, allows for group and telehealth delivery, and mandates coverage for these preventive services without patient cost-sharing. Furthermore, it removes session limits and establishes a working group to assess and improve the effectiveness of these educational programs.

The Supporting Older Foster Youth Act aims to modernize the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program to better support older youth transitioning out of foster care. This legislation increases the annual funding allocated to the program from its current level to \$163 million. These changes are set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

This bill, the VHA OPEN Policies Act of 2026, mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs make all national policies of the Veterans Health Administration publicly available online. This includes directives, handbooks, and guidance documents. The goal is to ensure veterans and the public can easily access and navigate VHA policies.

This bill, the "Protecting Europe from Islamophobia Act," mandates that the Department of State consult with Congress annually for three years regarding the threat of Islamophobia in Europe. It also expresses the sense that the U.S. should assess this growing threat as a foreign policy matter. Furthermore, the State Department is directed to engage European governments in transatlantic cooperation to counter this issue.

This bill, the "Broadband Infrastructure Extension Act," extends the deadlines for spending federal recovery funds specifically allocated for broadband infrastructure projects. It allows states and local governments to use funds from the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds until September 30, 2027. Additionally, it extends the deadline for using Capital Projects Fund money for broadband projects until January 1, 2028.

The Community Schools and Health Equity Act establishes a competitive grant program to integrate comprehensive school-based health services into community schools. Administered by the Secretary of Education, these funds support expanding health services, hiring essential staff, and providing wraparound support for students and families. The program prioritizes applicants serving high-need populations and requires coordination between education and health agencies.

This bill, the "Clean Ports for Commerce Act," requires the Army Corps of Engineers to conduct advanced planning before dredging in areas known to have PFAS contamination. This planning must identify disposal sites, detail mitigation strategies for water quality and public health impacts from PFAS, and address potential project delays.

This bill amends the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 to establish a federal grand challenges prize competition program for artificial intelligence. The program aims to speed up AI research, development, and commercialization by tackling specific, measurable challenges across various priority areas. The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy is tasked with establishing and overseeing this competition structure.

This bill, the "Homeownership Eligibility Reform Act," restricts eligibility for federally backed mortgages. It mandates that only United States citizens can qualify for mortgage insurance through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Furthermore, it prohibits Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from purchasing or securitizing conventional mortgages for one- to four-unit homes if the borrower is not a U.S. citizen.

This bill, the "Water Reservoir Transparency Act," mandates a study by the Secretary of the Army to assess the impact of new commercial and industrial water users on the water levels of Army Corps of Engineers reservoirs. The results of this study must be reported to relevant Congressional committees and made publicly available online within 180 days of enactment.

This Act reauthorizes and extends key water storage programs under the WIIN Act, while also authorizing significant environmental restoration efforts in the Sacramento River Basin. It establishes federal cost-sharing for the operation and maintenance of public benefits in state-led storage projects and creates a Federal Leadership Committee to coordinate restoration and reliability projects in the basin. Finally, the bill allows water transferors to retain revenue from temporary water sales for drought resilience, maintenance, and dam safety investments.

This bill establishes new tax-advantaged "home savings accounts" to help individuals save for qualified housing expenses, such as purchasing a principal residence. Contributions to these accounts are deductible up to $10,000 annually, and distributions used for qualified housing expenses are tax-free. The legislation outlines specific rules for account administration, tax treatment, and penalties for non-qualified withdrawals.