Legislation

The Deepfake Liability Act amends Section 230 to impose a duty of care on online platforms regarding cyberstalking and intimate privacy violations, including nonconsensual deepfakes. This protection is conditional on platforms implementing reasonable processes for prevention, data logging, and content removal. The bill also strengthens the TAKE IT DOWN Act by expanding its notice and removal process to cover these specific violations within 48 hours.

This bill mandates that state Medicaid programs must cover lung cancer biomarker testing for beneficiaries starting January 1, 2027. It amends the Social Security Act to establish this testing as a required benefit under Medicaid. The goal is to improve precision in cancer care through mandated diagnostic coverage.

The Rural Housing Regulatory Relief Act streamlines the process for providing federal housing assistance in rural areas by exempting certain residential construction or modification projects on existing infill sites from full environmental review under NEPA. This aims to reduce administrative delays and costs associated with building affordable homes where infrastructure already exists. The Secretary of Agriculture must report to Congress in five years on the impact of this exemption.

The Intelligence Community Property Security Act of 2025 establishes a new federal crime for the unauthorized access of clearly marked, restricted property belonging to any element of the Intelligence Community within the United States. This legislation introduces escalating criminal penalties for violations, ranging from 180 days for a first offense up to 10 years for subsequent offenses.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility at 28201 Franklin Parkway in Santa Clarita, California, as the "Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer Post Office Building." The legislation ensures that all future official references to this location will use the new name.

The Snap Delivery Modernization Act of 2025 updates the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to formally integrate online food delivery services into the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This legislation defines "delivery platform or delivery services provider" to accommodate online purchasing using SNAP benefits. The bill makes technical amendments to ensure SNAP rules align with modern online food purchasing and delivery models.

This bill, the Determination of NEPA Adequacy Streamlining Act, amends the National Environmental Policy Act to allow federal agencies to rely on previously completed environmental assessments or environmental impact statements for new projects under specific conditions. Agencies can use prior reviews if the new action is substantially the same as the previously analyzed action. Alternatively, agencies may modify existing environmental documents to meet current requirements for new, but related, projects.

The Repealing Enrichment for Senators Exploited by Targeting Act, or the RESET Act, aims to eliminate specific notification requirements previously mandated for the Senate regarding legal processes for disclosing Senate data. This bill repeals Section 213 of the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026. In essence, it removes existing Senate notification rules tied to data disclosure under legal scrutiny.

This bill officially recognizes the service of individuals who served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II. It mandates the Secretary of Defense to issue an honorable discharge to eligible former nurses, thereby honoring them as veterans. This recognition primarily grants eligibility for specific burial and memorial benefits related to their service.

The HEAR Act of 2025 aims to significantly expand Medicare benefits by establishing coverage for comprehensive hearing rehabilitation services. This legislation specifically amends the Social Security Act to include hearing aids as covered durable medical equipment and mandates coverage for necessary aural rehabilitation services. The goal is to ensure eligible Medicare beneficiaries receive necessary audiological assessments, appropriate hearing aids, and follow-up rehabilitation care.

The Kidney Care Access Protection Act aims to improve patient access to innovative kidney care treatments by reforming Medicare payment systems for new drugs and devices. It also addresses payment stability by adjusting for forecast errors in dialysis service updates and enhances prevention efforts. Finally, the Act expands Medicare coverage for chronic kidney disease screening and education services starting in 2026.

The Revitalize Our Neighborhoods Act of 2025 establishes a competitive grant program through HUD to fund projects that eliminate blight and revitalize low-income communities. Eligible entities can apply for funds to demolish blighted structures, renovate abandoned properties, and construct or preserve affordable housing. Grantees must submit a five-year plan and contribute matching funds for eligible activities.

The Small Business RELIEF Act exempts qualified small businesses from duties imposed under Executive Order 14257. It also mandates that the President refund any such duties already paid by small businesses within 90 days of enactment. This legislation aims to provide economic fairness and relief to small importers.

The Medical Professional Access Act creates a new federal law allowing licensed health care professionals to provide services across state lines when working under a federal contract during a declared emergency. This portability applies regardless of individual state licensure requirements when responding to presidential or HHS-declared emergencies. The goal is to streamline the deployment of medical personnel during national crises.

The American Hemp Protection Act of 2025 aims to repeal specific amendments made to the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 concerning hemp. This legislation will take effect on November 12, 2025.

This act, the Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025, prohibits the Secretary of Labor from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule regarding heat injury and illness prevention published in August 2024. This restriction extends to any future standard substantially similar to the one proposed.

The Good Samaritan Menstrual Products Act provides liability protections for individuals, manufacturers, and nonprofit organizations that donate or distribute menstrual products in good faith to those in need. This protection covers the nature, age, or condition of apparently usable donated products. However, these protections do not apply in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct.

The Algorithmic Transparency and Choice Act requires online platforms to provide minors with clear notice about their use of personalized recommendation systems. It mandates that platforms default minors to an input-transparent algorithm, which does not use their personal data for content selection. Furthermore, the bill requires platforms to offer minors easy options to understand and modify how content is recommended to them. The Federal Trade Commission is tasked with enforcing these new transparency and choice requirements.

The Senior Savings Protection Act extends crucial funding for four existing outreach and assistance programs designed to help low-income Medicare beneficiaries. This legislation secures dedicated funding for State Health Insurance Assistance Programs, Area Agencies on Aging, Aging and Disability Resource Centers, and Benefits Coordination Outreach through fiscal years 2026 to 2030. The bill ensures continued support for seniors navigating federal and state benefits.

The Parents Over Platforms Act establishes new responsibilities for application distributors and developers to protect minors online. This includes requiring age declaration, providing mechanisms for age assurance, and restricting personalized advertising to minors. Violations of the Act will be enforced by the Federal Trade Commission as an unfair or deceptive practice.