Legislation

This bill, the Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act of 2025, strictly prohibits the use of U.S. military funds for hostilities against Venezuela. Any military action must be specifically authorized by a new law passed by Congress or authorized consistent with the War Powers Resolution. The Act maintains exceptions for self-defense or defense of U.S. personnel, as well as for humanitarian aid and certain counternarcotics operations.

The Freedom to Heal Act of 2025 establishes a special registration process for physicians to administer certain unapproved, experimental Schedule I drugs to terminally ill patients under existing "Right to Try" laws. This process, overseen by the Attorney General, requires physicians to meet specific application criteria, including manufacturer verification and state law compliance. The bill mandates swift action on applications and outlines procedures for drug quantity management and treatment at multiple sites to ensure patient access while preventing diversion.

The Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act establishes a $500 million program administered by the Secretary of Agriculture to provide financial assistance to commercial farmers whose land or water is contaminated by PFAS from sludge or septage. This program offers aid such as income replacement, testing costs, and business diversification support to help farmers restore their operations. The Act also directs the Secretary to create a grant program for states, territories, and tribes to address contamination and prioritize funding for direct farmer assistance. Finally, it establishes a task force to evaluate integrating PFAS response across all Department of Agriculture programs.

The Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2025 mandates the SEC to update regulations defining "qualifying investment" for venture capital funds. This revision broadens what counts as a qualifying investment to include secondary acquisitions and investments in other venture capital funds. Additionally, the bill places new limits on how much capital a venture capital fund can hold in other venture capital funds or secondary investments immediately after an asset purchase.

The ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2025 aims to enhance beneficiary assignment under the Medicare Shared Savings Program. Beginning in 2026, the bill mandates the inclusion of primary care services provided by nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists when assigning Medicare beneficiaries to an Accountable Care Organization (ACO). This change broadens the scope of providers considered for ACO assignment.

This Act establishes a process for the FAA to create new rules mandating airline compensation for flight cancellations and significant delays within the airline's control. It requires the formation of a committee to develop recommendations, including specific cash compensation amounts, free rebooking, and coverage for amenities like meals and lodging. The Secretary of Transportation must then issue proposed and interim final rules to implement these passenger protections, including an immediate interim compensation of $750 for airline-caused disruptions.

The Hastening Arms Limitations Talks (HALT) Act of 2025 establishes a U.S. policy to lead international negotiations toward a comprehensive and verifiable global nuclear freeze on testing, production, and deployment of nuclear weapons. The bill outlines specific goals, including resuming inspections, negotiating future arms control agreements, and pursuing a Fissile Material Treaty. Furthermore, it prohibits the use of federal funds for nuclear test explosions beginning in fiscal year 2026 unless specific conditions regarding stockpile reporting and Congressional approval are met.

The Quashing Unwanted and Interruptive Electronic Telecommunications (QUIET) Act mandates that robocalls using artificial intelligence to mimic a human must disclose this fact at the beginning of the communication. The bill also establishes enhanced civil and criminal penalties, doubling the maximum fines for violations involving fraudulent AI voice or text message impersonation. This legislation aims to curb unwanted and deceptive electronic telecommunications.

The Retirement Rollover Flexibility Act simplifies retirement savings by allowing individuals to directly roll over funds from an eligible Roth IRA into a designated Roth account within a workplace plan, like a 401(k). This transfer is tax-free and treated as a valid rollover contribution. The bill also clarifies how the five-year holding period for tax-free earnings is calculated for these transferred funds.

This act, the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Integrity and Deficit Reduction Act, redirects existing federal funds to bolster reemployment services and eligibility assessments. It transfers the entire unobligated balance from a specific Internal Revenue Code fund to the Employment Security Administration Account of the Unemployment Trust Fund. These dedicated funds will support crucial programs aimed at helping individuals return to work.

The HALOS Act of 2025 directs the SEC to revise rules regarding general solicitation to allow issuers to present at certain sponsored events without violating prohibitions against general advertising. These events must be hosted by approved entities like universities, incubators, or angel groups, and adhere to strict guidelines regarding advertising and sponsor involvement. This clarification aims to facilitate capital formation for startups by providing a clearer path for them to connect with potential investors.

The TRACK Act establishes the Transparency in Recovery Assistance and Claims Knowledge Act to mandate the creation of a public, interactive online dashboard for tracking disaster relief grants. This dashboard will provide detailed, real-time information on FEMA's review, approval, and disbursement process for public assistance awards following a major disaster. The goal is to increase transparency and accountability in how federal disaster aid is administered.

The Fast Track To and Through College Act establishes a competitive grant program to help states accelerate students' time to degree, lower college costs, and boost completion rates. This is achieved by aligning high school and postsecondary education through guaranteed credit transfer pathways and early college options. Furthermore, the bill allows eligible high school students participating in these pathways to receive Federal Pell Grants to cover educational expenses. States receiving grants must prioritize historically underrepresented students and ensure pathway participation reflects state demographics.

The Restoring Patient Protections and Affordability Act of 2025 aims to strengthen the Affordable Care Act marketplaces by extending financial assistance and lengthening enrollment periods to keep coverage affordable. It also increases transparency by requiring insurers to notify enrollees of key coverage changes and establishes new rules to simplify enrollment and stabilize market costs. Overall, the bill seeks to increase health insurance accessibility and provide greater financial predictability for consumers.

The No Palaces Act establishes new, strict requirements for any improvements or demolition on the White House or its grounds. It mandates consultation and approval from the National Capital Planning Commission before any work can begin. Furthermore, Congress is given a 60-day window to block approved improvements via a joint resolution of disapproval. The Act also restricts the use of private funds for such projects and creates an expedited judicial review process for alleged violations.

The Health Marketplace and Savings Accounts for All Act significantly expands Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) by removing enrollment restrictions and increasing contribution limits, making them accessible to everyone. It also establishes new "health marketplace pools" that allow non-traditional organizations to offer group health insurance options. These changes aim to provide broader access to both flexible medical savings and comprehensive group coverage.

This bill posthumously awards a single Congressional Gold Medal to the 30 civilian workers who died in the Thiokol Chemical Corporation explosions in Georgia while manufacturing munitions for the Vietnam War. The medal recognizes their sacrifice and contribution to the nation. Following the award ceremony, the gold medal will be given to the Thiokol Memorial Museum for public display. The legislation also authorizes the creation and sale of bronze duplicate medals to cover production costs.

The Medicare-X Choice Act of 2025 establishes a new, low-cost public health insurance option, the Medicare Exchange plan, available nationwide on the ACA marketplaces starting in 2028. The bill also creates a national reinsurance program to lower individual market premiums and expands premium tax credit eligibility by removing the 400% income cap and fixing the "family glitch." Furthermore, it grants Medicare the authority to negotiate prescription drug prices and increases funding for antitrust enforcement in healthcare markets.

The AI Talent Act establishes specialized hiring teams within federal agencies and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to recruit top technology and AI talent. This legislation allows for the development and use of position-specific technical assessments to better evaluate candidates for competitive service positions. Ultimately, the goal is to streamline and improve the federal government's ability to hire essential technical expertise.

The Right to Read Act of 2025 aims to strengthen literacy and information access by defining and supporting "effective school libraries" staffed by certified librarians. It amends federal education law to require states and districts to ensure equitable access to these libraries, culturally diverse materials, and evidence-based reading instruction for all students. The bill also authorizes new funding for literacy programs and establishes national data collection on school library resources. Finally, it provides liability protections for school staff acting on established right-to-read policies and affirms students' First Amendment rights within school libraries.