Legislation

This bill mandates the United States Postal Service to assign unique ZIP Codes to specific communities across 22 states within 270 days of enactment. This aims to provide these communities with distinct postal identities.

The "Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act of 2025" ensures that health insurance plans cover diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations without cost-sharing, such as deductibles or copayments. This applies to group and individual health plans, effective for plan years starting on or after January 1, 2026. The Act allows health plans to require prior authorization and utilization controls and does not override state laws that offer greater protections for breast examination coverage. It also includes a safe harbor provision ensuring high deductible health plans aren't disqualified if they don't impose a deductible for these examinations.

The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act transfers approximately 1,082.63 acres of federal land into trust for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, incorporating it into their reservation. This land will be managed according to existing environmental regulations, and the transfer does not impact existing treaty rights. The land cannot be used for gaming purposes.

The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Reauthorization Act aims to increase transparency and access to information regarding civil rights cold cases. It allows the Civil Rights Cold Case Review Board to reimburse state and local governments for costs associated with providing records and extends the Review Board's tenure to ensure continued progress in disclosing these important historical documents. Additionally, the bill mandates the disclosure of federal, state, and local government records related to civil rights cold cases to inform the public.

The SAFE Act of 2025 authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to negotiate agreements with countries importing U.S. livestock or animal products. These agreements will focus on strategies like regionalization and zoning to minimize the trade impacts of animal disease outbreaks, while also considering global research advancements. This act does not affect the United States Trade Representative's authority in negotiating trade agreements.

The "ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025" aims to improve broadband access in rural areas by providing grants and loans for building and upgrading broadband infrastructure. Priority is given to projects that deliver at least 100-Mbps downstream and 100-Mbps upstream transmission capacity, especially in underserved areas with populations under 20,000. The act authorizes \$650 million annually for grants and \$350 million annually for loans from 2026 through 2030 and prioritizes support for Tribal organizations, low-income communities, and areas lacking adequate broadband service. It also ensures funds are not used to overbuild existing adequate services and requires recipients to participate in federal internet affordability programs.

The NFA SBS Act seeks to remove short-barreled shotguns from the purview of the National Firearms Act, thereby eliminating specific federal regulations and restrictions on these firearms. This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code and Title 18 of the United States Code to exclude short-barreled shotguns from certain definitions and prohibitions, preempting state and local laws that impose taxes, registration, or record-keeping requirements on these shotguns, and mandates the destruction of related records held by the Attorney General. The bill aims to treat short-barreled shotguns like other legal firearms, removing what proponents argue are unnecessary restrictions.

This bill mandates that the Directors of both the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) and the Pretrial Services Agency must reside in the District of Columbia. This requirement applies to individuals appointed to these positions after the enactment of this bill. It amends existing laws to ensure local residency for these key roles.

This bill encourages states to adopt a Law Enforcement Bill of Rights, protecting law enforcement personnel during investigations and prosecutions related to their duties. It ensures rights such as self-defense, legal recourse against assault, protection from harassment, and legal representation. The bill also condemns calls to defund the police and encourages dialogue between law enforcement and communities to improve public safety.

This bill designates May 8, 2025, as "National Scam Survivor Day" to raise awareness about scams targeting Americans. It encourages public awareness, emphasizes the need for accessible resources to prevent scams, and supports law enforcement efforts. The bill aims to reduce the stigma around scams, promote a collaborative approach to support survivors, and improve scam prevention tools.

This bill expresses support for designating the week of May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week" to raise awareness of this movement disorder. It encourages regular screening and treatment for those at risk and encourages all people in the U.S. to learn more about tardive dyskinesia.

The Nucleic Acid Standards for Biosecurity Act aims to improve biosecurity in nucleic acid synthesis by establishing best practices, guidelines, and technical standards for risk management. It directs the Director to conduct research, convene a stakeholder consortium, and develop consensus priorities for synthetic nucleic acid procurement screening. The Act also requires a report to Congress summarizing the consortium's findings and authorizes appropriations for these activities.

The "Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act" aims to bolster the U.S. semiconductor supply chain by directing the Executive Director of SelectUSA to gather feedback from state-level economic development organizations on how to increase foreign direct investment in domestic semiconductor manufacturing. It requires a report to Congress on strategies to further increase this investment and strengthen the U.S. semiconductor supply chain, emphasizing collaboration with federal agencies and state organizations. The Act stipulates that its implementation will be carried out using existing funds, without authorizing additional appropriations.

The MEGOBARI Act addresses concerns about democratic backsliding in Georgia and its alignment with authoritarian regimes. It requires reports on Russian and Chinese influence in Georgia, and a 5-year strategy for U.S.-Georgia relations. The Act also allows for sanctions on individuals undermining Georgia's Euro-Atlantic integration or its peace and stability. Finally, it outlines ways to enhance U.S. assistance to Georgia, particularly if the country revitalizes its democracy and Euro-Atlantic integration.

The "Restoring Rights of Physicians to Own Hospitals Act" repeals certain requirements for hospitals to qualify for exceptions to the prohibition of physician ownership or investment. This change affects Section 1877 of the Social Security Act, specifically concerning rural providers and hospitals. The goal of the act is to restore the rights of physicians to own hospitals.

The ACES Act mandates a National Academies study on cancer prevalence and mortality among veterans who served as active duty aircrew, identifying potential links between military exposures and cancer rates. Additionally, it extends certain limits on pension payments to December 31, 2031.

The "Measuring State Healthcare Freedom Act" mandates an annual study by the Department of Health and Human Services on healthcare competition and consolidation within each state for the next 10 years. This study will analyze licensing requirements, mergers, state laws, insurance options, and the number of healthcare providers, and calculate the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index to measure market concentration. The findings will be reported to Congress and made available to the public.

The Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act amends the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020, requiring the Secretary of State to review and reissue guidance on relations with Taiwan, including the "Guidelines on Relations with Taiwan," at least every five years. Following each review, the Secretary must submit a report to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee detailing updates and how the guidance aligns with specified goals and objectives.

This bill allows the House to consider renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" and sets the procedure for considering restrictions on Department of Homeland Security funding to higher education institutions with ties to Confucius Institutes. It outlines debate times, amendment processes, and potential motions for both bills.

This bill amends Title 38 of the United States Code to broaden the Secretary of Veterans Affairs' authority to award grants to entities assisting homeless veterans. The expansion includes helping veterans obtain benefits from the Secretary, coordinating benefits from other federal, state, or local programs, and private nonprofit organizations. These expanded assistance provisions are now included in the grant criteria.