Legislation

This resolution honors the life and legacy of Dr. Edwin J. Feulner, recognizing his lifelong commitment to the conservative movement. It specifically commends his foundational work in establishing the Heritage Foundation and his significant influence on national policy. The House of Representatives expresses its condolences to his family and respectfully suggests he be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously.

The Fair Audits and Inspections for Regulators’ Exams (FAIR Exams) Act establishes strict deadlines for federal regulators to complete financial examinations and issue reports. It also creates a new, independent Board to review complaints about examination practices and allows financial institutions to appeal "material supervisory determinations" *de novo*. Furthermore, the bill mandates faster regulatory responses to requests for permission or guidance and strengthens anti-retaliation protections for institutions using appeal rights.

The Medicare Breast Reconstruction Access and Information Act mandates that suppliers performing medically necessary mastectomies must inform patients about their Medicare coverage for post-mastectomy breast reconstruction. This information must be provided and documented in the patient's medical file before the surgery takes place. Failure to comply will result in Medicare withholding payment for the mastectomy procedure.

The Protecting Endowments from Our Adversaries Act imposes severe excise taxes on large private colleges and universities that invest in companies listed on specific U.S. government watchlists. These taxes include an immediate 50% levy upon acquiring a restricted investment and a 100% tax on short-term net income derived from such holdings. The legislation aims to penalize institutions holding assets tied to entities deemed adversarial by federal agencies.

The Preventive Health Savings Act requires the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to score the long-term budget savings resulting from preventive healthcare measures when requested by key congressional leaders. If savings are found, the CBO must include an estimate of these future reductions in its budget projections for the legislation. However, these supplementary savings estimates cannot be used to satisfy standard budget enforcement rules.

This bill amends federal law to establish strict limits and reporting requirements for donations made to Presidential Libraries and Centers. It prohibits certain restricted entities, such as lobbyists and federal contractors, from donating while a President is in office or for two years after they leave. The legislation also imposes an aggregate $10,000 lifetime donation cap per person and mandates public disclosure of all significant contributions.

This bill amends the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993 to revise future tribal membership requirements. It removes a previous restriction but mandates that future members must be direct descendants of someone on the Tribe's final base roll and maintain an ongoing political relationship with the Tribe. This effectively tightens the criteria for future enrollment.

The CIRCLE Act aims to boost domestic recycling capacity by introducing a new, temporary federal tax credit for investments in recycling infrastructure. This credit, set at 30% of qualified investment, incentivizes modernizing facilities and increasing the supply of domestically recycled materials. The bill also enhances the definition of recyclable materials to support U.S. markets against foreign competition.

This bill, the Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act, establishes a new mandatory rebate system for manufacturers of certain drugs selected for Maximum Fair Price (MFP) negotiation under Medicare. Manufacturers must pay quarterly rebates based on the difference between the standard Medicare payment and the lower negotiated MFP for units sold under Part B. These changes also adjust beneficiary coinsurance calculations to reflect the lower MFP, ensuring patient out-of-pocket costs are based on the negotiated price.

The MINT Act of 2025 modernizes U.S. coinage by eliminating the production of the one-cent coin (penny) for general circulation. This legislation also updates specifications for the five-cent coin (nickel), allowing for potential changes in composition and weight under the direction of the Treasury Secretary. Existing pennies will remain legal tender.

The Space Exploration Research Act grants the NASA Administrator expanded authority to lease government land for up to 99 years to specific educational, scientific, or governmental entities. This new power is intended to facilitate the construction and operation of facilities dedicated to space research, technology transfer, and workforce training. The Act allows NASA to provide support services for these leased facilities and overrides certain existing federal leasing regulations.

The SHARKED Act of 2025 establishes a Shark Depredation Task Force to address the issue of sharks taking fish from fishing gear. This group will coordinate research on shark behavior, population health, and non-lethal deterrents to reduce negative interactions with fisheries. The Act also specifically authorizes funding for research projects focused on understanding and mitigating shark depredation.

The Timothy J. Barber Act mandates that the Secretary of Labor report to Congress on the effectiveness of OSHA's spending for technical and compliance assistance related to heat-related illness. This report must analyze current results and recommend future actions to improve how funds are used for heat safety. The goal is to ensure federal resources are effectively addressing workplace heat hazards, particularly in cooler states.

The Saving Our Invaluable Land Act of 2025 (SOIL Act) prohibits specified foreign adversaries, including China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia, from purchasing or leasing land within a 10-mile radius of sensitive U.S. national security sites. This measure amends the Defense Production Act to safeguard military bases, ports, and other critical government facilities from foreign acquisition or control. The goal is to prevent foreign surveillance and protect national security operations near vital infrastructure.

This bill amends the Social Security Act to expand the definition of a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) under Medicare to include certain hospitals located on Indian reservations. This change allows reservation-based facilities to qualify for CAH status even if they do not meet standard geographic distance requirements. Furthermore, qualifying hospitals on reservations can establish specialized psychiatric or rehabilitation units without being subject to typical bed count limitations.

The Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act of 2025 mandates that employers protect workers from dangerous heat stress by establishing comprehensive safety standards. This Act requires the Secretary of Labor to create evidence-based rules covering engineering controls, administrative procedures, required training, and paid rest breaks to prevent heat-related illness. Furthermore, the law establishes strict enforcement mechanisms, whistleblower protections, and specific timelines for the implementation of these new federal heat protection standards.

The No Tax on Home Sales Act eliminates the existing dollar limitations on the amount of profit an individual can exclude from taxes when selling their principal residence. This change removes the caps on the tax-free gain from the sale of a primary home. The provisions of this Act take effect immediately upon enactment.

The National Infrastructure Investment Corporation Act of 2025 establishes a new government corporation tasked with financing major domestic infrastructure projects. This Corporation will offer loans and loan guarantees, primarily funded through borrowing from pension funds, to address significant national funding shortfalls. A Board of Directors will oversee operations, and the entity must adhere to strict reporting and audit requirements before approving any assistance.

The PEACE Act of 2025 imposes new financial restrictions on foreign banks that significantly aid Russia, particularly those dealing with sanctioned entities or operating in Russia's energy sector. The Treasury Department is required to establish strict rules regarding U.S. correspondent accounts for these foreign institutions. Furthermore, the Act mandates a Treasury determination on whether major Russian energy companies like Gazprom, Rosneft, and Lukoil qualify as "foreign persons" under existing law. This legislation will terminate either five years after enactment or sooner if the President certifies Russia has ceased destabilizing actions against Ukraine.

This bill mandates that the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) conduct and publish an economic review before any modification to existing tariffs or duties on imported goods can be implemented. This ensures that the potential economic impact of changing import taxes is assessed and made public prior to taking effect.