Legislation

The Veterans Health Care Freedom Act establishes a pilot program within the Department of Veterans Affairs, allowing eligible veterans to choose their healthcare providers, including both VA and non-VA facilities. This program requires veterans to select a primary care provider to coordinate their care but allows them to choose any specialist within the covered care system. After four years, the bill makes these conditions on healthcare provider choice permanent, enabling veterans to receive care at any VA facility, regardless of their Veterans Integrated Service Network. The pilot program will be carried out using existing Veterans Health Administration funds.

The "Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2025" prohibits healthcare providers from performing chemical abortions without being physically present to examine the patient, administer the medication, and schedule a follow-up visit. Violators may face fines and imprisonment, but the patient cannot be prosecuted. An exception is included if the abortion is necessary to save the mother's life.

The POLICE Act of 2025 amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make any alien who assaults a law enforcement officer deportable. It requires the Department of Homeland Security to publish an annual report detailing the number of aliens deported for assaulting a law enforcement officer.

The "End the Deep State Act" aims to create a new category of federal employees ("Schedule PolicyCareer") who are in confidential, policy-related roles, ensuring they can be hired and retained based on their alignment with the President's policies. It directs agencies to review positions and reclassify suitable roles under this new schedule, while also revoking a prior Executive Order that limited the ability to remove employees. The Act seeks to make federal employees more accountable to the President and ensure the President can depend on federal employees in policy-related roles. This bill would allow for the firing of federal employees who do not implement administration policies to the best of their ability, in accordance with their constitutional oath.

This concurrent resolution sets the federal budget for fiscal year 2025 and outlines budgetary levels through 2034, covering federal revenues, spending, and debt. It directs specific congressional committees to propose legislation that impacts the federal deficit, with targeted reductions and allowances for increases. The resolution establishes reserve funds to facilitate budgetary adjustments for priority legislation, such as measures related to Medicare, Medicaid, and deregulation. Additionally, it details enforcement procedures and the treatment of administrative expenses, granting authority to Budget Committee chairs to make necessary adjustments based on changing conditions.

This resolution calls for a convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to propose amendments focused on fiscal responsibility. The convention will only proceed if the House Clerk cannot verify that at least 34 states have applied for a convention on fiscal responsibility. Any amendments proposed by the convention must be ratified by a vote of the people in 38 states through State Convention delegates. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the Administrator of General Services, who will then submit it to the legislatures of all states.

This bill mandates the United States Postal Service to establish unique ZIP Codes for specific communities in California, Connecticut, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Wyoming within 270 days. The communities that will be assigned a unique ZIP code are Eastvale, California; Scotland, Connecticut; Castle Pines and Silver Cliff, Colorado; Hollywood, Miami Lakes, and Ocoee, Florida; Urbandale, Iowa; Franklin, Greenfield, Caledonia, Mount Pleasant, and Somers, Wisconsin; and Mills, Wyoming.

This bill designates the area of 16th Street, Northwest in Washington, D.C., between Fuller Street and Euclid Street as "Oswaldo Pay Way" in honor of the Cuban pro-democracy activist. It also redesignates the address of the Cuban embassy to 2630 Oswaldo Pay Way. The District of Columbia is required to install street signs reflecting this designation.

This resolution designates February 2025 as "American Heart Month" to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease (CVD), support research, and improve health outcomes. It highlights the significant impact of CVD on Americans, including its high mortality rate and economic costs. The resolution encourages individuals to learn about their CVD risk and supports efforts to promote prevention and early detection. It also acknowledges the annual American Heart Month proclamation and the American Heart Association's National Wear Red Day.

The "Refugees Using Legal Entry Safely Act" modifies asylum eligibility by requiring aliens to apply for asylum only at a U.S. port of entry and prohibits their parole or release into the United States. These restrictions would not apply to aliens who have already entered the U.S. without inspection or have overstayed their authorized period of stay.

This bill expresses the United States' concerns regarding deep seabed mining and its potential risks to marine environments. It calls for a moratorium on permitting deep seabed mining and exploration in international areas until a comprehensive regulatory framework, based on scientific understanding and consensus, is established by the International Seabed Authority. The bill directs the President to advocate for this moratorium and oppose financial support for deep seabed mining until certain conditions regarding regulations and environmental protection are met and certified to Congress.

The "Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2025" aims to combat the flow of illicit fentanyl by imposing sanctions on Chinese entities and officials involved in the production and trafficking of synthetic opioids and their precursors. It broadens the definition of "foreign opioid trafficker" to include those who enable opioid trafficking through inaction and extends the period for reporting identified traffickers to Congress. The Act also requires the President to annually evaluate and report on the effectiveness of using presidential authority to address international drug trafficking, including considerations of costs, benefits, and stakeholder input. Additionally, it amends the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the Trading with the Enemy Act to enhance oversight and accountability in addressing national emergencies related to international drug trafficking.

The "Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025" extends the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, providing continued financial support to states and counties with federal lands through 2026. It extends secure payments, distribution of payments, and the authority for special projects on federal land. Additionally, it extends the Resource Advisory Committee pilot program and makes several technical corrections to the original Act.

The WISER Act of 2025 aims to support women veterans involuntarily discharged under Executive Order 10240 by establishing a program to upgrade their discharge status, allowing them to be treated as if they completed their assigned duty for the purpose of VA benefits. Additionally, the bill creates a one-time compensation benefit of $25,000 for eligible women veterans or their surviving spouses. Eligibility is presumed for veterans separated under Executive Order 10240, or those who experienced childbirth, custody, adoption, or incomplete pregnancy within 10 months of separation. The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense will administer these programs.

The Combat Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act of 2025 directs the VA Secretary to establish a pilot program by October 1, 2027, allowing eligible service members to pre-enroll in the VA healthcare system within 180 days of separation from active duty. It requires collaboration between the VA, Defense, and Homeland Security departments to create the pre-enrollment system and mandates regular reports to Congress on the program's implementation, participation, and effectiveness. The program will run for three years, after which the Comptroller General will assess its impact and provide recommendations.

The "Deport Illegal Voters Act of 2025" amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include voting violations as "aggravated felonies," making non-citizen illegal voters inadmissible and subject to deportation.

The "Protecting American Savers and Retirees Act" repeals the excise tax on the repurchase of corporate stock. This repeal is applicable for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

This joint resolution disapproves and nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule regarding waste emissions charges for petroleum and natural gas systems. The resolution utilizes the Congressional Review Act to prevent the rule's implementation.

The Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act eliminates the Federal Insurance Office and the position of its Director within the Department of the Treasury. It transfers certain responsibilities and authorities previously held by the office to other entities, such as the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors. The act also makes related amendments to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act to reflect these changes. This bill does not repeal or limit the Secretary of the Treasury's authority over insurance-related matters.

The "Extending Limits of United States Customs Waters Act of 2025" amends the definition of "customs waters" to include the U.S. contiguous zone, extending the area in which U.S. Customs and Border Protection can enforce customs, fiscal, immigration, and sanitary laws from 12 to 24 nautical miles. This expansion aims to modernize law enforcement capabilities in response to advancements in maritime technology and safeguard law enforcement and public health interests. The act references existing presidential proclamations that define the U.S. territorial sea and contiguous zone, ensuring alignment with international law.