Legislation

This bill establishes a Commission on Federal Natural Disaster Resilience and Recovery to examine and recommend reforms to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and budget funding of federal programs supporting natural disaster resilience and recovery. The commission will consist of 15 members appointed by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, representing various levels of government, the private sector, and non-governmental organizations. The Commission is required to submit a final report to Congress with recommendations within 2 years of its first meeting, with interim reports every 180 days after the bill's enactment. Funding for the commission will come from existing appropriations to the Office of Management and Budget.

The ANCHOR Act directs the Director of the National Science Foundation to develop a plan to improve cybersecurity and telecommunications for the U.S. Academic Research Fleet. This plan will assess the telecommunications, networking, and cybersecurity needs of the fleet, estimate costs for necessary upgrades, and propose a spending plan involving multiple stakeholders. The plan will consider network capabilities for vessel operations, personnel well-being, data management, educational outreach, and alignment with cybersecurity standards.

The "BADGES for Native Communities Act" aims to improve the safety of Native communities by addressing data gaps and resource needs in law enforcement. It mandates the appointment of Tribal facilitators to improve data collection on missing and unidentified persons cases, requires reports on law enforcement staffing needs in Indian Country, and establishes a grant program for coordinating responses to missing persons and violence cases. Additionally, the Act directs studies on evidence handling and interdepartmental coordination to provide counseling resources for Bureau of Indian Affairs and Tribal law enforcement officers.

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2025 seeks to compensate the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community for the uncompensated taking of reservation land by the U.S. government. The Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer $33.9 million to the Community, which can be used for various purposes, excluding land acquisition for gaming. Upon payment, the Act extinguishes all Community claims to the specified lands, ensuring clear title for current landowners. It also prevents the Community from using funds from the settlement to acquire land for gaming purposes.

The IHS Workforce Parity Act of 2025 amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to allow Indian Health Service scholarship and loan recipients to fulfill their service obligations through half-time clinical practice. Recipients agreeing to half-time practice must double their service period and will face breach of contract penalties if the obligation is not fulfilled. This change aims to increase access to healthcare in underserved Indian communities by providing more flexible service options for healthcare professionals.

This bill expresses condolences for the 67 lives lost in the American Eagle Flight 5342 and PAT 25 crash near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on January 29, 2025. It recognizes the impact on Wichita, Kansas, and acknowledges the cooperation of officials in responding to the tragedy and assisting the families. The bill also commends the heroic actions of first responders and emergency services personnel.

The American Values Act seeks to permanently enact provisions that prevent foreign aid from being used to fund abortions, involuntary sterilizations, or related biomedical research as methods of family planning. It also prohibits lobbying for or against abortion with foreign aid funds and ensures that the Peace Corps Act aligns with these restrictions.

The WALL Act of 2025 allocates $25 billion for constructing a physical barrier on the southern border. It offsets this spending by tightening eligibility requirements for tax credits like the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit, requiring E-Verify for federal benefits and housing programs, and increasing fines for illegal entry and visa overstays.

This resolution establishes the procedures for House consideration of H.R. 185, a bill focused on advancing responsible policies. It streamlines the process by precluding objections, adopting a specific amendment, and limiting debate to one hour. The resolution also allows for a motion to recommit the bill and modifies H.R. 1768 with a specified amendment.

The "Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act" expands Medicare coverage to include innovative multi-cancer early detection screening tests starting in 2028. These tests, which use genomic sequencing to detect multiple cancer types, will be covered for eligible beneficiaries with age and frequency limitations. The payment amount for these tests will initially align with that of multi-target stool screening DNA tests. This new coverage aims to improve early cancer detection without affecting existing Medicare-covered cancer screenings.

The "Homeowner Energy Freedom Act" repeals sections 50122, 50123, and 50131 of Public Law 117-169. It also rescinds any remaining funds allocated to these sections. Additionally, the bill removes a reference to a specific rebate program from another section of the same law.

The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 updates and reauthorizes key programs to reduce earthquake risks. The bill expands the focus of these programs to include tribal governments, improve building standards and retrofitting, and address multiple hazards linked to earthquakes. It also directs agencies to improve communication for early warning systems and enhance post-earthquake functional recovery. Finally, the bill authorizes specific appropriations for these programs through 2028.

This bill, named the "Technical Correction to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025," amends the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to make a technical correction to the water rights settlement for the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation. It authorizes the appropriation of $5,124,902.12 for deposit into the Development Fund, to be used for adjusted interest payments.

The "CCP IP Act" aims to combat intellectual property theft by China by imposing sanctions on individuals and entities connected to the Chinese government involved in such activities, including asset blocking and visa restrictions. It also restricts visas for senior Chinese officials, military members, and their families, pending certification that China has ceased supporting intellectual property theft from the U.S. The Act mandates reports to Congress on those sanctioned and on visa screening effectiveness.

This bill establishes the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the United States to investigate the historical and ongoing effects of these policies on Native American communities, including forming advisory committees and addressing the handling of Native American cultural items and remains. The commission will conduct a comprehensive review, gather testimony, and recommend actions for the federal government to acknowledge its role and promote public awareness. It also ensures the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act applies to cultural items from Indian Boarding Schools. The bill allocates \$90 million to fund the activities of the Commission and Subcommittee.

The Southern Mongolian Human Rights Policy Act supports the human rights of Southern Mongolians in China, addresses religious freedom concerns, and aims to protect their culture and language. It directs the U.S. government to monitor and report on human rights abuses, consider sanctions against those responsible, and establish a Voice of America service in the Mongolian language. The act also encourages support for Southern Mongolian culture through the Smithsonian Institution and the Institute for Museum and Library Sciences, and promotes sustainable livelihoods by directing U.S. representatives in international financial institutions to support relevant projects.

The "Stop Human Trafficking of Unaccompanied Migrant Children Act of 2025" aims to protect vulnerable children by establishing rigorous vetting standards for sponsors, including comprehensive background checks and mandatory home visits. It also requires retroactive vetting of past sponsors and mandates monthly reports to Congress on the well-being and whereabouts of these children. The bill prioritizes the safety and accountability in the placement of unaccompanied alien children.

This bill releases the U.S. government's reversionary and mineral interests in a 0.62-acre parcel of State forest land within Chickasaw State Forest in Henderson, Chester County, Tennessee, to the State of Tennessee. The Secretary of Agriculture will release the reversionary interest and convey the mineral rights to the state without requiring additional reviews or appraisals. The State of Tennessee will be responsible for covering all administrative costs incurred by the U.S. in carrying out this release and conveyance.

The Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2025, or SOPRA, enhances judicial review of agency actions. It empowers courts to independently interpret laws and regulations, ensuring a check on agency interpretations. This applies broadly to judicial reviews unless explicitly exempted by law.

The "Decoupling America's Artificial Intelligence Capabilities from China Act of 2025" aims to restrict China's access to U.S. AI technology and investment. It prohibits the import and export of AI technology and intellectual property between the United States and China. The Act also restricts U.S. persons from engaging in AI research and development with Chinese entities of concern or holding financial interests in Chinese AI companies involved in military or human rights abuses. Penalties are established for violations, including fines, forfeiture of benefits, and immigration consequences.