The "No Patient Left Alone Act of 2025" ensures patients in healthcare facilities have the right to receive visitors, designate who can visit them, and prohibits discrimination in visitation policies.
Jefferson Van Drew
Representative
NJ
Jefferson Van Drew
Representative
NJ
The "No Patient Left Alone Act of 2025" ensures that patients in healthcare facilities have the right to receive visitors, including a spouse, family member, or friend. It requires facilities to establish clear visitation policies, inform patients of their rights, and prohibits discrimination in visitation privileges. Patients maintain the right to designate or deny visitors, ensuring their preferences are respected. This act amends the Social Security Act to protect these visitation rights.
The "Ending DOGE Conflicts Act" mandates financial disclosures for special government employees who own or lead companies contracting with the federal government, ensuring transparency and preventing conflicts of interest.
John Larson
Representative
CT
John Larson
Representative
CT
The "Ending DOGE Conflicts Act" mandates that special government employees with financial ties to companies contracting with the federal government must adhere to strict financial disclosure requirements. It requires the Director of the Office of Government Ethics to certify these employees' financial reports and prohibits them from performing official duties until compliance is confirmed.
The "Discriminatory Gaming Tax Repeal Act of 2025" eliminates federal excise taxes on wagering, starting in 2025.
Dina Titus
Representative
NV
Dina Titus
Representative
NV
The "Discriminatory Gaming Tax Repeal Act of 2025" eliminates excise taxes on wagering, as specified in Chapter 35 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. This repeal is effective for taxable years starting after December 31, 2024.
This bill increases the maximum penalty for mail theft from 5 to 10 years.
Ken Calvert
Representative
CA
Ken Calvert
Representative
CA
The "Ensuring the Safety of Our Mail Act of 2025" aims to deter mail theft by increasing the maximum penalty for offenders. This bill amends existing law to raise the potential prison sentence for mail theft from 5 to 10 years.
The Justice for All Act of 2025 expands protections against discrimination based on race, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, and source of income, while also increasing accountability for discriminatory actions and limiting the use of arbitration and immunity defenses.
Rashida Tlaib
Representative
MI
Rashida Tlaib
Representative
MI
The Justice for All Act of 2025 aims to strengthen and expand civil rights protections by clarifying prohibited discrimination, reinstating the right to sue for discriminatory impact, and addressing loopholes in existing laws. This bill amends several key acts to include protections based on religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), and source of income, while also prohibiting discrimination by law enforcement and in public accommodations. It also makes employers fully responsible for employee discrimination, bans mandatory arbitration in employment, consumer, and civil rights disputes, and clarifies liability for government officials who violate constitutional rights. Finally, the act ensures that individuals who have experienced discrimination can recover equitable and legal relief, attorney's fees, and costs.
The Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act establishes a special investigator office to investigate and prosecute violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act, promoting fair competition and trade practices in the food and agricultural sector.
Josh Gottheimer
Representative
NJ
Josh Gottheimer
Representative
NJ
The Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act establishes an office within the Department of Agriculture, headed by a Special Investigator, to investigate and prosecute violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act. This office will serve as a liaison between various government entities on competition and trade practices in the food and agricultural sector. It will also consult with the Department of Homeland Security on national security and infrastructure security. The office is granted the authority to bring civil or administrative action.
The Federal Lands and Waters Leasing Transparency Act aims to increase transparency in oil and gas leasing by requiring reports on rejected bids, limiting court-ordered delays for onshore leases, and protecting offshore leases from legal challenges.
Clay Higgins
Representative
LA
Clay Higgins
Representative
LA
The Federal Lands and Waters Leasing Transparency Act aims to increase transparency in oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters. It requires the Secretary of Interior to provide detailed reports to bidders on offshore oil and gas leases when their bids are rejected and protects existing leases from legal challenges. Additionally, the Act sets a 60-day deadline for the Secretary of Interior to issue onshore oil and gas leases, regardless of court orders, unless issuing the lease would violate federal law. Finally, the Act ensures that court findings of noncompliance in offshore lease sales do not invalidate existing leases or delay related development plans and permit applications.
Prohibits discrimination based on economic status or political affiliation in the distribution of disaster assistance.
Scott Perry
Representative
PA
Scott Perry
Representative
PA
The "Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act" amends the Stafford Act to prohibit discrimination based on economic status or political affiliation in the provision of disaster assistance. This ensures equitable access to aid for all individuals affected by disasters, regardless of their financial situation or political beliefs.
This bill clarifies the criteria for determining employee status under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the National Labor Relations Act, focusing on the extent of control over how work is performed and the presence of entrepreneurial opportunities and risks.
Kevin Kiley
Representative
CA
Kevin Kiley
Representative
CA
This bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act and the National Labor Relations Act to establish a clear standard for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. It specifies that a worker is an independent contractor if the hiring entity does not have significant control over the work and the worker has entrepreneurial opportunities and risks. Certain factors, such as legal compliance or carrying insurance, are excluded from consideration of employee status.
The Veterans Equal Access Act allows VA healthcare providers to provide veterans with recommendations and opinions regarding participation in state marijuana programs.
Brian Mast
Representative
FL
Brian Mast
Representative
FL
The Veterans Equal Access Act allows Veterans Affairs health providers to discuss medical marijuana with veterans and provide recommendations or opinions regarding participation in state marijuana programs. This includes completing necessary forms for veterans in states, districts, territories, and recognized Indian Tribes with existing medical marijuana programs. This ensures veterans have access to informed medical advice from their VA healthcare providers regarding medical marijuana options.
The ACCESS Act modifies health savings account (HSA) rules to allow contributions in place of cost-sharing reductions for certain health plans.
W. Steube
Representative
FL
W. Steube
Representative
FL
The ACCESS Act modifies health savings account (HSA) rules to allow contributions in place of cost-sharing reductions for certain health plans. For eligible individuals enrolled in a high-deductible health plan through an exchange, the health insurance issuer will contribute to the individual's HSA, with the government reimbursing the issuer for these payments. To ensure funds are used for healthcare, distributions from the HSA during months when contributions are received must be made via a qualified medical debit card. The Act also mandates public education on HSA contributions and appropriates funds for cost-sharing reduction payments and HSA contributions, effective for months beginning after December 31, 2025.
Restores educational benefits to student veterans affected by institutional misconduct, fraud, or closure, and requires institutions to repay misused funds.
Delia Ramirez
Representative
IL
Delia Ramirez
Representative
IL
The "Student Veteran Benefit Restoration Act of 2025" aims to restore educational benefits to veterans and eligible individuals whose education was interrupted due to institutional misconduct, such as fraud or closure. It requires educational institutions to repay educational assistance received if a student's benefits are restored due to the institution's actions. The bill also allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to recover fraudulently obtained funds and establishes an appeal process for institutions.
The Officer John Barnes Act requires the Bureau to inform claimants of their benefit eligibility determination within 270 days of receiving a claim.
Randy Weber
Representative
TX
Randy Weber
Representative
TX
The Officer John Barnes Act requires the Bureau to inform claimants of their benefit eligibility determination within 270 days of receiving a claim.
This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include TSA employees in the public safety officers death benefits program, applicable to injuries on or after October 31, 2013.
Julia Brownley
Representative
CA
Julia Brownley
Representative
CA
The Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees in the Public Safety Officers' Benefits program. This ensures that TSA officers who die or are injured in the line of duty while protecting the nation's transportation systems are eligible for death benefits. This law applies retroactively to injuries occurring on or after October 31, 2013.
The "DRILL Now Act" prevents river basin commissions from regulating hydraulic fracturing unless authorized by the State.
Scott Perry
Representative
PA
Scott Perry
Representative
PA
The DRILL Now Act prevents river basin commissions from regulating hydraulic fracturing within the Susquehanna, Delaware, and Potomac River basins unless authorized by the respective State. This ensures that state legislatures have the authority to decide on hydraulic fracturing regulations within their jurisdiction.
The Police CAMERA Act of 2025 authorizes a matching grant program to help State, local, and Tribal governments purchase or lease body-worn cameras for law enforcement to improve accountability and transparency.
Steve Cohen
Representative
TN
Steve Cohen
Representative
TN
The Police CAMERA Act of 2025 authorizes a matching grant program managed by the Bureau of Justice Assistance to help State, local, and Tribal governments purchase or lease body-worn cameras for law enforcement. Grant recipients must follow certain requirements, including developing policies with community input, limiting the use of facial recognition technology, releasing data in accordance with state open record laws, and conducting regular security evaluations of data storage. The bill allocates \$30,000,000 of the Bureau of Justice Assistance funds for this program from 2026-2028 and requires a study on the efficacy and impact of body-worn cameras. The goal of the bill is to deter excessive force, improve accountability and transparency, assist in responding to complaints, and improve evidence collection.
This bill creates a 20-year demonstration project waiving certain Social Security disability benefit rules for blind Americans to encourage their return to work.
Pete Sessions
Representative
TX
Pete Sessions
Representative
TX
The Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2025 initiates a 20-year demonstration project aimed at helping blind Americans receiving Social Security disability benefits return to work. For the first 10 years, eligibility for benefits will be determined without considering substantial gainful activity, and benefits will be reduced based on earnings above a set amount, incentivizing employment without immediate loss of support. The project waives certain benefit requirements to facilitate successful employment, with participants having the option to opt out after the initial 10-year period. This act aims to support blind individuals in their transition back to the workforce while maintaining a safety net.
This bill aims to strengthen anti-trafficking measures in government contracting by enhancing reporting requirements, mandating investigations, and ensuring accountability for contractors and grant recipients.
David Valadao
Representative
CA
David Valadao
Representative
CA
The "Ensuring Accountability and Dignity in Government Contracting Act of 2025" aims to strengthen the fight against human trafficking in government contracting by enhancing compliance, reporting, and accountability measures. It mandates detailed compliance plans, requires prompt reporting of trafficking activities, and directs investigations by the Inspector General. The Act also authorizes payment suspensions for non-compliance and requires a report on the feasibility of further strengthening anti-trafficking measures across federal agencies.
Mandates the President to determine and report to Congress within 90 days whether sanctions should be applied to the Iran Airports Company for its role in supporting Mahan Air's operations, which facilitate Iranian government's destabilizing actions.
Cory Mills
Representative
FL
Cory Mills
Representative
FL
The Reinforcing Sanctions on Iranian Terrorists Act requires the President to determine whether to apply sanctions to the Iran Airports Company, which facilitates Mahan Air's operations, due to Mahan Air's support for terrorist activities and the Iranian government's destabilizing actions. This determination must be submitted to Congress within 90 days of the Act's enactment. The Act reinforces existing sanctions against Mahan Air, which has been identified as supporting the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps-Qods Force.
The "Focus on Learning Act" aims to study the impact of mobile devices on students and establish a pilot program for mobile device-free school environments by providing grants for secure storage.
Bruce Westerman
Representative
AR
Bruce Westerman
Representative
AR
The "Focus on Learning Act" aims to study and address the impact of mobile devices on students in schools. It directs the Surgeon General to conduct a study on the effects of mobile device usage on various aspects of student life and academic performance. The Act also establishes a pilot program providing grants to schools for creating mobile device-free environments by purchasing secure storage for student's devices during school hours. The goal is to assess the potential benefits of reducing mobile device usage in schools on student learning and well-being.