Legislation

The FARM Home Loans Act of 2025 updates rural housing financing by expanding eligible property types to include accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Additionally, this act increases the population limit for eligible rural areas from 2,500 to 10,000 residents. These changes aim to foster greater availability of home loans in rural markets.

This bill, the "Repealing the IMD Exclusion Act," removes the existing age restriction that prevents Medicaid from covering mental health services for eligible individuals under age 65 in Institutions for Mental Diseases (IMDs). It allows states to provide this coverage to all eligible ages, provided the IMD meets new federal standards for quality of care and staffing. These changes will take effect 180 days after enactment.

The Rural Residency Planning and Development Act of 2025 establishes new grant programs to boost physician training in underserved areas. These programs will fund the creation of new rural residency programs and provide technical assistance to applicants and current grantees. The goal is to increase the number of physicians practicing in rural communities across primary care, high-need specialties, and maternal health.

This resolution urges the U.S. government to actively promote peace in Sudan amid a devastating conflict that has caused mass casualties and displacement. It specifically calls on the U.S. to hold the Quad member states, including the UAE, accountable for ending external military support that is prolonging the violence. The bill also references existing U.S. authority to impose sanctions on those destabilizing the region.

The Campus Housing Affordability Act removes existing federal prohibitions that prevent students from receiving housing assistance. This legislation allows eligible students living in institutional housing to receive tenant-based rental assistance without that aid counting against their eligibility for federal student financial aid or other benefits. The bill grants the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development the authority to waive certain requirements to facilitate this assistance.

This bill amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to ensure that periods of coverage under qualifying private flood insurance policies count toward the continuous coverage requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). This change allows policyholders to maintain eligibility for NFIP benefits even if they transition between private insurance and the NFIP. Essentially, it recognizes private flood insurance as equivalent to NFIP coverage for continuity purposes.

The Background Check Completion Act of 2025 mandates that a completed background check must occur before any firearm transfer can take place. This law removes the previous "default proceed" provision that allowed transfers after three business days if the check was incomplete. It also updates related federal laws to align with this new, stricter requirement.

This bill establishes "Anti-Communism Week" as a national observance to remember the devastation caused by communism and honor its victims. It directs the President to issue an annual proclamation calling for appropriate ceremonies and activities across the United States. The legislation reaffirms the nation's commitment to liberty and human dignity over communist ideology.

The No Bounties on Badges Act authorizes the Attorney General to offer rewards for information leading to the arrest, conviction, or prevention of anyone offering bounties or money to harm or kill U.S. law enforcement officers. This legislation creates a new category of actionable offenses related to such threats. The law updates the U.S. Code to reflect this new authority concerning rewards for information.

The Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act aims to immediately improve financial and healthcare access for individuals diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. This legislation eliminates the standard five-month waiting period for Social Security disability insurance benefits. Furthermore, it waives the 24-month waiting period required before these patients become eligible for Medicare coverage.

The Preventing Unnecessary Resource Expenditures Act (PURE Act) addresses the current methamphetamine crisis driven by high-purity imports. This bill reforms federal law by removing outdated purity-based weight thresholds in trafficking prosecutions to reduce the burden on crime labs. It also directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to update guidelines to ensure penalties adequately reflect the severe harm caused by methamphetamine offenses.

This act authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to undertake a major medical facility project in St. Louis, Missouri, during Fiscal Year 2026. The project includes the construction of a new bed tower, clinical expansion, administrative facilities, and supporting infrastructure. It authorizes up to \$1,762,668,000 for the completion of these necessary upgrades.

The Emergency Response Authority Act allows state governors, with Department of Defense consent, to order National Guard Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) members to assist with state disaster response for up to 14 days annually. States must fully reimburse the federal government for the costs associated with this duty. This provision clarifies liability protections for members serving under these state-directed orders.

This bill mandates the Department of Defense (DoD) to develop and submit a strategy for accelerating its response to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination from its activities. The strategy must prioritize cleanup based on health risks and establish clear timelines for remediation efforts. Furthermore, the DoD is required to create a public online dashboard detailing funding, cleanup status, and timelines for every affected military installation.

This act reauthorizes and expands the National Landslide Preparedness Act, updating definitions to specifically address hazards from atmospheric rivers and extreme precipitation events. It also establishes the Next Generation Water Observing System within the USGS to provide real-time water data and enhances groundwater and streamgage monitoring programs. Overall, the bill strengthens federal efforts to mitigate risks from landslides and improve water resource management across the nation.

The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 updates and expands the national strategy to mitigate earthquake risks across the U.S., where nearly half the population is vulnerable. This legislation broadens the program's scope to include the evaluation and retrofitting of critical buildings and infrastructure, explicitly incorporating Tribal governments into preparedness efforts. It also enhances scientific research, improves early warning systems, and authorizes specific funding levels for key federal agencies through fiscal year 2028.

This bill authorizes the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to honor Robert Parris Moses for his profound contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and his dedication to math literacy education through the Algebra Project. The medal will be presented to his daughter, Maisha Moses, recognizing his lifelong advocacy for full citizenship rights. The Secretary of the Treasury is tasked with designing and producing the medal, with provisions made for selling bronze duplicates.

This bill ensures that landlords must count a veteran's or service member's VA/DoD education benefits as income when evaluating rental applications. It also limits the lease term to the duration of the remaining education benefits entitlement. Furthermore, the legislation provides a 60-day grace period before the VA can terminate education benefits due to a single unmet program requirement.

The American Products in Parks Act mandates that all items sold in National Park System gift shops and visitor centers must be manufactured in the United States. This requires that final assembly, significant processing, and the sourcing of virtually all components occur domestically. The Secretary of the Interior is tasked with establishing compliance procedures one year after the law's enactment.

This Act strengthens financial literacy requirements for service members by shifting responsibility for the financial literacy survey to the Secretary of Defense and expanding the data collected. It mandates improvements to tracking and addressing non-completion of mandatory training. Furthermore, the legislation requires the development of a strategy to evaluate the effectiveness of the Department of Defense's financial education programs.