Legislation

The Accelerating the Development of Advanced Psychology Trainees (ADAPT) Act aims to expand Medicare coverage for mental health services provided by qualified doctoral interns and postdoctoral residents under general supervision. This legislation directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish necessary billing codes for Medicare reimbursement one year after enactment. Furthermore, the Act requires the Secretary to issue guidance to states on removing barriers to covering these trainee services under Medicaid and CHIP programs.

The Preventing Authoritarian Policing Tactics on America’s Streets Act establishes strict limitations on the deployment of federal law enforcement and military personnel for domestic crowd control. This bill mandates that all federal personnel involved in such situations must clearly display identifying information, such as their name and agency. Furthermore, it generally restricts their operations to federal property unless specific state and local requests are made or the Insurrection Act is invoked. Agencies must also publicly report details of any deployment within 24 hours.

The Accelerate Revenue for Manufacturing and Sales (ARMS) Act aims to strengthen the US defense industrial base by streamlining foreign military sales. It modifies the Special Defense Acquisition Fund (SDAF) to ensure faster delivery of defense articles to allies and partners. By simplifying funding rules for the SDAF, the bill seeks to capitalize on high global demand for US defense equipment. This ultimately supports national security interests and enhances coalition readiness.

The Microplastics Safety Act mandates the FDA to conduct a comprehensive study on the human health impacts of microplastic exposure through food and water. This research must specifically investigate risks to children's health, endocrine function, cancer, and reproduction. Following the study, the FDA is required to report its findings and recommend necessary legislative or regulatory actions to Congress.

The Gun Safety Incentive Act aims to promote responsible firearm ownership by establishing voluntary best practices for safe storage developed by the Attorney General. It mandates clear safe storage warnings on newly manufactured firearms and expands existing federal law to require safe storage information for all firearm purchases, including rifles and shotguns. Furthermore, the Act establishes a grant program to help states and Tribes distribute free safe storage devices and creates a tax credit for businesses selling these devices.

This bill directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish a federal insurance program for second mortgages used to finance the construction of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The program will insure loans up to a specified limit based on property value and potential rental income. Furthermore, it requires the FHFA Director to permit Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase and securitize these newly insured ADU construction loans, subject to market risk oversight.

The Export Controls Enforcement Act addresses the critical shortage of overseas personnel responsible for verifying that controlled U.S. exports are used as intended. This bill establishes a new, five-year Export Control Officer Program to significantly increase the number of officers stationed abroad. These officers will conduct essential end-use checks, advise foreign partners, and help prevent the diversion of sensitive American technology.

The Veterans Health Care Stamp Act mandates the U.S. Postal Service to create and sell a special postage stamp dedicated to funding veteran medical care. All proceeds from the sale of this stamp must be directly transferred to the Department of Veterans Affairs for veteran treatment. The stamp will be made available for purchase annually around Veterans Day.

The ePermit Act aims to significantly speed up federal environmental reviews and project permitting by mandating the adoption of standardized data formats and modernizing technology across agencies. It requires the creation of a unified, cloud-based interagency data system and a public-facing portal for tracking applications and progress in real time. This digital overhaul seeks to improve transparency, reduce redundant work, and make project timelines more predictable for sponsors and the public. The law explicitly prevents agencies from using this modernization effort to create new regulatory requirements beyond existing law.

The Holy Sovereignty Protection Act ensures that any U.S. citizen elected as the Pope cannot have their citizenship revoked by the United States. Furthermore, this legislation grants federal income tax exemption to any U.S. citizen serving as Supreme Pontiff for any tax year they hold the position. This protection and tax break take effect upon the bill's enactment.

The Hauling Exemptions for Livestock Protection Act (HELP Act) exempts commercial drivers transporting livestock, insects, or aquatic animals from federal electronic logging device (ELD) requirements and hours of service regulations. This exemption applies whether the vehicle is loaded or traveling empty to pick up or return from a delivery. The goal is to provide flexibility for those involved in the transportation of live animals.

The Incorporating National Support for Unprecedented Risks and Emergencies Act (INSURE Act) establishes a federal catastrophic property loss reinsurance program managed by the Treasury Secretary to provide backup coverage for primary insurers. This program phases in coverage for perils like wind, wildfire, and flood, requiring participating insurers to offer "all-perils" policies and engage in loss prevention partnerships. The Act also mandates studies on creating a relocation fund for uninsurable properties and assessing the feasibility of including earthquake coverage in standard policies. Finally, it launches a pilot program for multi-year property insurance policies with restrictions on mid-term premium increases related to reassessed disaster risk.

The Improving Disaster Assistance for Veterans Act establishes a dedicated Veterans Advocate position within FEMA to ensure fair treatment of veterans under existing disaster relief laws. This Advocate will coordinate with veterans service organizations and promote veteran hiring within FEMA during disaster responses. The bill focuses on improving access to current assistance, not authorizing new types of aid.

The American Voices in Federal Lands Act revises public involvement procedures for rulemaking on federal lands managed by the BLM and the U.S. Forest Service. This bill mandates that only comments from U.S. citizens be considered for new Bureau of Land Management regulations. Additionally, it requires the use of CAPTCHA technology to prevent automated submissions during the public comment period for these lands.

The Telecom Cybersecurity Transparency Act mandates the public release of the unclassified "US Telecommunications Insecurity 2022" report. This action requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to make the full report available within 30 days of the Act's enactment. The goal is to increase transparency regarding telecommunications security risks.

The Clean Shipping Act of 2025 establishes federal standards to aggressively reduce greenhouse gas pollution from large commercial vessels engaged in U.S. trade. It mandates a phased reduction in the carbon intensity of marine fuels, aiming for a 100% reduction by 2050. Additionally, the bill requires large ships docked or anchored in U.S. coastal waters to meet zero-emission standards for air pollutants by 2035. The law also institutes comprehensive annual monitoring and public reporting of fuel usage and emissions data for covered voyages.

The Securing Global Telecommunications Act mandates the creation of a comprehensive U.S. strategy to promote secure global telecommunications infrastructure, focusing on mobile networks, data centers, and 6G technology. It directs the State Department to coordinate with various agencies to encourage allies and developing nations to adopt trusted vendors over potentially risky foreign entities. Furthermore, the bill requires reports detailing malign influence efforts by China and Russia within the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and outlines plans for multilateral coordination with partners to finance and deploy secure technology worldwide.

The Local Journalism Sustainability Act aims to support local news by providing new federal tax incentives. It introduces a personal tax credit for subscribing to local newspapers and a payroll tax credit for publishers who employ local journalists. Additionally, the bill creates a tax credit for small businesses that advertise in local newspapers or on local media outlets. These provisions are temporary, applying for a five-year period after enactment.

The Consumer Online Payment Transparency and Integrity Act establishes strict new rules to protect consumers from deceptive automatic renewal and free trial charges. It mandates that businesses must obtain express, informed consent before billing for renewals and provide clear, easy cancellation methods upfront. Violations of these consent and disclosure requirements will render the renewal void, requiring full refunds, and will be enforced by the FTC as unfair business practices.

This bill establishes the Climate-Friendly Food Label Task Force Act to study the creation of a voluntary, market-based "climate-friendly" certification label for agricultural products. The Secretary of Agriculture must convene an advisory panel of experts to develop recommendations for a system that measures and promotes the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions across a product's lifecycle. This study must be completed and reported to Congress before the USDA can begin any official climate-friendly labeling or certification process.