Legislation

The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2025 addresses the growing public health crisis of obesity, particularly among Medicare beneficiaries. This bill expands Medicare coverage for intensive behavioral therapy by allowing more types of qualified healthcare providers to furnish the treatment. Furthermore, it amends Medicare Part D to allow coverage for prescription medications used to treat obesity or weight management in individuals with related health conditions. Finally, the Act requires the Secretary of HHS to report regularly to Congress on the implementation and coordination of federal obesity-related efforts.

The American Entrepreneurs First Act of 2025 revises eligibility requirements for certain Small Business Administration (SBA) loan programs, including the 7(a) program. This act mandates that all applicants must provide their date of birth and certify their citizenship or lawful permanent resident status. Furthermore, the bill explicitly bans individuals who are asylees, refugees, nonimmigrants, DACA recipients, or those without lawful status from qualifying for these federal loans.

This bill officially authorizes the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to recognize the exceptional service and sacrifice of the members of the Military Assistance Command Vietnam – Studies and Observation Group (MACVSOG). Congress acknowledges MACVSOG's critical, highly secret missions during the Vietnam War, which set the standard for modern special operations forces. After presentation, the original medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research. The Act also permits the creation and sale of bronze duplicates to cover production costs.

The United States Foundation for International Food Security Act of 2025 establishes a new, private, nonprofit corporation tasked with accelerating long-lasting, locally-led agricultural investments globally. This Foundation will utilize outcome-based funding to support projects focused on boosting food production, infrastructure, and farmer profitability worldwide. The Act mandates strict governance, performance evaluations, and prohibits support for countries that back terrorism or violate human rights.

The Reliable Grid Act prioritizes the stability and dependability of the U.S. electric grid over environmental regulations that could force the premature retirement of essential power sources. It directs the EPA Administrator to halt the enforcement of recent rules affecting the power sector until reliability is confirmed, especially concerning dispatchable units like coal and natural gas plants. The bill mandates that new reliability standards must account for the intermittent nature of solar and wind power. Ultimately, this legislation seeks to prevent power shortages by ensuring reliable capacity remains online to meet current and future electricity demands.

The CEASE Act of 2025 limits the number of for-profit companies authorized to issue Section 7 loans under the Small Business Act. Specifically, this legislation mandates that the SBA Administrator cap the total number of these non-nonprofit small business lending companies at sixteen at any given time. This measure aims to control the concentration of for-profit lenders in the program.

The Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025 mandates the relocation of Small Business Administration (SBA) offices situated in designated "sanctuary jurisdictions." If an office is not moved within 120 days of being identified, it must cease operations and its employees reassigned. The bill also prohibits the establishment of any new SBA offices in these jurisdictions.

The Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2025 aims to strengthen the Horse Protection Act by establishing a new, scientifically-based inspection system to combat soring. This bill mandates the creation of a single Horse Industry Organization (HIO) responsible for licensing inspectors and enforcing disqualifications based on "objective inspections." The law requires immediate disqualification and penalties for sore horses found at shows, exhibitions, sales, or auctions.

The VALOR Act of 2025 simplifies Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for service members by counting periods of covered active duty service, including deferments and forbearances, as qualifying payments. Furthermore, it waives the 120-payment requirement for borrowers who complete 10 years of full-time service while on active duty. This ensures military personnel receive full access to loan forgiveness benefits earned through their service.

This resolution formally renames the House Press Gallery in the U.S. Capitol to the "Frederick Douglass Press Gallery." This action honors Douglass's pioneering role as a journalist and the first Black reporter granted access to the Capitol press galleries. The resolution serves as a formal recognition of his significant contributions to American journalism and civil rights history.

The LAUNCH Act aims to significantly streamline and accelerate commercial space activities by overhauling federal regulations for launch, reentry, and remote sensing licensing. It mandates the creation of a digital application tracking system and establishes a dedicated Commercial Space Transportation Administration within the Department of Transportation. Furthermore, the bill requires reviews to cut regulatory red tape and ensures industry voices are heard to foster innovation and maintain U.S. competitiveness in the global space economy.

The BELO'S Act, or Benefits that Endure for Lifetimes Of Service Act, expands eligibility for free lifetime passes to federal recreation lands. This change grants passes to qualifying survivors who receive specific federal death benefits related to military service members who have died. The bill amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to include these eligible survivors.

The "Don't Miss Your Flight Act" establishes a new grant program managed by the Secretary of Transportation to fund infrastructure improvements connecting to public airports. These grants aim to reduce traffic, increase capacity, and improve access roads, rail, or transit lines within five miles of an airport. Funding is specifically allocated to benefit large and medium hub airports, drawing $1 billion annually from the Highway Trust Fund between 2027 and 2031.

The FORCE-FIT Act establishes a five-year TRICARE pilot program requiring certain service members with metabolic health concerns to use continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology. This program aims to study how real-time metabolic tracking impacts service member well-being and military readiness. Crucially, the health data collected during this pilot is strictly limited in its use and cannot be used for separation or discharge decisions. The Act also mandates training for medical staff and requires comprehensive reporting on the program's effectiveness.

This resolution formally condemns the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado, carried out by an individual who was in the U.S. illegally. It uses this incident to call for stricter vetting of visa applicants and the swift removal of aliens who violate their visa terms. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the critical importance of communication between federal and local law enforcement agencies to prevent future acts of terrorism.

The Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act is a comprehensive bill addressing issues across the environment, commerce, and health sectors. Division A focuses on environmental accountability by establishing national recycling standards and funding infrastructure improvements, while Divisions B and C introduce new regulations on consumer safety, supply chain resilience, and significant reforms to Medicaid and Medicare payment structures. Overall, the legislation seeks to increase transparency, improve infrastructure, and lower costs in key areas of American life.

This bill mandates that every Member, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives must complete a program of training on workplace rights and responsibilities, including anti-discrimination and anti-harassment, each session of Congress. The Committee on House Administration is tasked with establishing the training program and rules within 30 days of the bill's enactment. Employees must complete the training within 90 days of the program's certification or their start date.

The Nutrition CARE Act of 2025 aims to address the critical gaps in eating disorder treatment within the Medicare program. This bill specifically expands Medicare coverage to include essential medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries diagnosed with an eating disorder, effective January 1, 2026. Coverage will be provided by registered dietitians following a referral from a physician or psychologist, with established limits on covered hours.

The DETERRENCE Act significantly increases federal penalties for several serious crimes, including kidnapping, murder-for-hire, stalking, and assaults against federal officials and their families. These enhanced sentences are specifically triggered when the criminal activity is knowingly directed by, or coordinated with, a foreign government or its agents. The bill aims to provide stronger legal tools to counter threats orchestrated by external state actors.

The STOCK Act 2.0 significantly enhances ethics and transparency rules for federal officials by requiring timely reporting of government payments received by covered persons and their families. It expands ethics oversight to include Federal Reserve bank leaders and bans high-ranking officials from holding or trading specific assets, including cryptocurrencies. Furthermore, the bill mandates that financial disclosure and transaction reports across Congress, the Executive Branch, and the Judiciary be made publicly available in searchable, accessible online databases.