Legislation

The Protecting Our Nation’s Capital Emergency Act aims to restore specific rights for District of Columbia law enforcement personnel that were altered by previous legislation. This bill specifically reinstates the right for D.C. police officers to collectively bargain over disciplinary matters. Furthermore, it repeals provisions that affected the statute of limitations for filing lawsuits against Metropolitan Police Department members and employees.

The Veterans PTSD Screening Act mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a study on using RNA sequencing as a diagnostic tool for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in veterans. This research will investigate if genetic testing can accurately identify biological markers related to PTSD. The VA must complete the study by September 2027 and report its findings to Congress by September 2028.

The Weather Workforce Improvement Act aims to strengthen the National Weather Service's ability to provide accurate and timely forecasts critical for public safety. It grants the NWS Director temporary direct-hire authority to quickly fill essential, public safety-related staffing vacancies. Furthermore, the bill mandates regular workforce assessments and reports on employee health and morale, particularly concerning shift work.

The No Desire for Streetcars Act prohibits the use of federal transportation funds for any streetcar-related activities, including purchasing, operation, or maintenance. This ban specifically targets major funding streams such as Block Grants, Air Quality Improvement Programs, Urban Transit Grants, and Fixed Guideway Capital Investment Grants. Essentially, the bill removes federal financial support for streetcar systems nationwide.

The Farmers Feeding America Act of 2025 aims to strengthen the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) by updating funding rules based on 2030 data and mandating $500 million in annual funding from 2026 through 2030. The bill doubles funding for food storage and distribution costs to $200 million and extends infrastructure grant eligibility until 2030. Furthermore, it establishes new flexibility for geographically isolated states, allowing them alternative methods for receiving or purchasing necessary food commodities.

The Drug-price Transparency for Consumers Act of 2025 mandates that direct-to-consumer advertisements for prescription drugs covered by Medicare or Medicaid must disclose the Wholesale Acquisition Cost (WAC) for a 30-day supply, provided the cost exceeds $35. This aims to increase consumer awareness of drug pricing, as current advertising practices often drive demand for expensive, newly approved medications without providing cost transparency. Failure to comply with this new disclosure requirement will result in significant civil monetary penalties.

The Veterans’ Caregiver Appeals Modernization Act of 2025 aims to streamline and improve the VA's caregiver support program. It mandates the creation of a centralized digital system for processing caregiver applications and appeals. Additionally, the bill clarifies stipend payments following a veteran's death and standardizes training for all employees reviewing caregiver assistance appeals.

The ADINA Act mandates that prescription and over-the-counter drugs must clearly label if they contain ingredients derived from major food allergens or gluten-containing grains. This new requirement aims to protect consumers by ensuring transparency regarding potential allergens in medications. Drugs failing to include this specific warning will be considered misbranded under federal law.

The Emergency Spending Accountability Act establishes automatic spending sequestration to offset future emergency appropriations approved by Congress. This system mandates multi-year spending cuts, applied only to the same category of spending (discretionary or direct) as the original emergency funds. The bill also requires detailed justifications from Congressional committees whenever emergency spending is included in legislation. Certain critical programs, including Social Security and VA benefits, are explicitly protected from these automatic cuts.

This Act establishes the Space Launch Noise Mitigation Study Act, directing the Under Secretary of Defense to conduct a comprehensive study on establishing a grant program to reduce noise impacts from commercial and national security space launches. The study must estimate program costs, define eligible communities, recommend specific noise mitigation technologies, and suggest coordination strategies with local residents. This research aims to address community disruptions caused by the growing frequency of space launch activities near populated areas.

The Employment Abundance Act mandates that federal contractors review their job classifications to determine if bachelor's degree requirements are truly necessary for job performance. Contractors must report findings where degrees are deemed unnecessary and submit plans to substitute them with relevant experience or skills. This aims to broaden the pool of qualified candidates for federally funded positions.

The Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025 updates Medicare rules to ensure comprehensive coverage for mental and behavioral health services delivered via telehealth. This legislation clarifies and expands the scope of telehealth coverage under Medicare for these essential services. Furthermore, it removes previous restrictions, making the expanded coverage effective retroactively to the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.

This bill mandates that all short-term rental properties advertised across state lines must be equipped with working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is tasked with enforcing this new safety requirement. This rule will take effect one year after the date the Act is signed into law.

The FORECAST Act ensures that essential positions within the National Weather Service (NWS), critical for public safety and weather warnings, are exempt from federal hiring freezes. This law mandates the Secretary of Commerce to protect these key roles, including meteorologists and hydrologists, from being affected by such freezes. Furthermore, it voids any cancellations of job offers for these essential positions made since early 2025.

This bill prohibits non-U.S. citizens from voting in any election in the District of Columbia. It also repeals the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, effectively reverting D.C. voting eligibility rules to their pre-2022 status.

The RESTORE Act aims to improve reproductive health outcomes by promoting restorative reproductive medicine and fertility education as alternatives to Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). It mandates federal reviews of current infertility standards of care, expands research into conditions like endometriosis and PCOS, and protects healthcare providers who object to participating in ART. Furthermore, the bill seeks to modernize medical coding and reimbursement to better support providers offering comprehensive, restorative treatments.

The SAFE Cities Act establishes a process for the Attorney General to officially designate certain state or local governments as "anarchist jurisdictions" based on their failure to take reasonable steps to stop violence and property destruction. Once designated, these jurisdictions will face restrictions or unfavorable treatment regarding the distribution of federal grants. The criteria focus on local policies that hinder law enforcement's ability to restore order or that involve significant cuts to police funding.

The Employee Access to Worksite Health Services Act clarifies the tax treatment of employer-provided on-site health clinics. This bill ensures that an employee's eligibility for or use of qualified services at a worksite clinic will not automatically count as having other standard health insurance coverage for tax purposes. This separation aims to preserve an employee's eligibility for other potential tax benefits or credits.

The Emergency Disaster Relief Fund Act of 2025 establishes a dedicated $25 billion appropriation for FEMA's Disaster Relief Fund for the 2025 fiscal year. This significant funding is specifically designated as an emergency requirement. This ensures immediate resources are available to support federal disaster response and recovery efforts.

The College for All Act of 2025 establishes a federal-state partnership to eliminate tuition and required fees at public colleges for eligible students, while also creating grants to cover costs at private HBCUs and MSIs. The bill significantly increases funding for Federal Pell Grants, expands eligibility to include "Dreamer students," and introduces new grants to improve student success at underfunded institutions. Overall, this comprehensive legislation aims to make public higher education tuition-free and increase support for students at minority-serving institutions.