Legislation

The End Diaper Need Act of 2025 aims to combat diaper insecurity by significantly increasing federal funding through the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) program to support low-income families, medically complex children, and adults needing incontinence supplies. Additionally, the bill expands tax-advantaged healthcare accounts, such as HSAs and FSAs, to explicitly cover the cost of medically necessary diapers and related supplies. This legislation mandates states to partner with local organizations to distribute these essential items and requires program evaluations to track impact.

The American Land and Property Protection Act prohibits nationals and entities from adversarial nations, including China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran, from purchasing any public or private real estate within the United States. This measure grants the President authority to take necessary steps to block such transactions. The prohibition applies to nonresident aliens and foreign businesses connected to these specified countries or designated foreign terrorist organizations.

The Stop Aid for Foreign Expulsion (SAFE) Act prohibits the obligation or expenditure of any federal funds used to pay a foreign government or its agents for the detention of individuals. This restriction applies specifically when a U.S. court has already determined that the detention violates U.S. law. In essence, the bill prevents the U.S. government from funding foreign detentions deemed illegal under American legal standards.

The Reducing Waste in National Parks Act mandates the National Park Service (NPS) to establish a program to significantly reduce or eliminate the sale and distribution of disposable plastic products, including single-use water bottles, across all park units. Regional directors must implement these changes while considering operational costs, visitor safety regarding water access, and vendor contracts. The law also requires proactive visitor education and biennial reviews to assess the program's effectiveness and public impact.

This resolution expresses strong support for designating June 6, 2025, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2025 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month." It highlights the devastating scale of gun violence in the U.S., recognizing the thousands of annual deaths and injuries across all demographics. The bill encourages Americans to wear orange on the designated day to honor victims and promote increased awareness and community action regarding gun safety.

The Safe Routes Improvement Act mandates that every state must designate a dedicated coordinator for its Safe Routes to School program. This coordinator will serve as the primary contact, and their duties will be strictly limited to this role unless otherwise directed by Congress. States can utilize existing staff and funds to support this position, and they must maintain up-to-date contact information online.

The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 aims to modernize and increase transparency in the prior authorization process for Medicare Advantage plans. This bill mandates the adoption of electronic prior authorization systems and requires plans to publicly report detailed data on their approval, denial, and appeal rates. Furthermore, it establishes new standards to protect enrollees and grants the Secretary authority to enforce faster decision timelines for care requests.

The Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to transfer 3.372 acres of federal land in Anchorage, Alaska, to the Southcentral Foundation (SCF) for health and social services programs. This transfer must occur within two years using a warranty deed, with SCF paying no consideration and receiving the property free of future government conditions. Furthermore, the Act shields the SCF from liability for environmental contamination that existed on the property prior to the transfer.

The AG RESEARCH Act aims to modernize and strengthen the nation's agricultural research infrastructure to keep U.S. farming competitive. It establishes a new, mandatory funding stream to provide grants for the construction, repair, and equipment upgrades of agricultural research facilities. The bill also ensures that grant proposals are reviewed with input from experts at the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).

The Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act establishes a new, faster process for the government to deport non-citizens who are members of criminal gangs or terrorist organizations, or who have been convicted of specific serious crimes. This process mandates detention and bars these individuals from seeking withholding of removal. The law specifically defines vulnerable groups for the purpose of determining which misdemeanor convictions qualify for this expedited action.

Connor's Law establishes a mandatory English language proficiency requirement for all commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operators seeking a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). This ensures drivers can effectively communicate, understand traffic signs, and complete necessary documentation in English. Failure to meet this standard will result in an immediate out-of-service order for the driver.

The Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2025 restores the right to sue for disparate impact violations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It also mandates that all federally funded educational institutions designate an employee to coordinate Title VI compliance and publicly share their contact information. Finally, the Act establishes a new Special Assistant for Equity and Inclusion within the Department of Education to oversee and promote compliance efforts.

The Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2025 mandates that federal officials immediately provide or secure medical attention for individuals in federal custody displaying medical distress. Negligently failing to do so, resulting in unnecessary pain, injury, or death, is established as a federal crime punishable by fines or imprisonment. The bill also empowers State Attorneys General to sue federal officials over violations and requires mandatory training and confidential complaint mechanisms for agency staff.

The Parity for Native Hawaiian Veterans Act of 2025 aims to improve benefits for Native Hawaiian veterans. This bill updates the definition used for VA direct housing loans to align with existing Native American housing law. Furthermore, it mandates that the VA must reimburse Native Hawaiian health systems for care provided to eligible veterans and eliminates cost-sharing requirements for Native Hawaiian veterans receiving VA medical care.

The Remove the Stain Act officially rescinds the 20 Medals of Honor awarded to U.S. soldiers for actions during the Wounded Knee Massacre of 1890. This legislation aims to preserve the integrity of the nation's highest military honor by voiding awards given for the killing of predominantly unarmed Native Americans. While the recognition is revoked and names will be removed from the official rolls, recipients will not be required to return the physical medal or forfeit any associated benefits.

The Right to Treat Act establishes that federal agencies cannot regulate the practice of medicine, reserving that authority for local entities. It specifically prevents federal interference with a doctor's ability to prescribe already-approved drugs for uses not officially sanctioned by the FDA. This Act does not alter existing federal restrictions on procedures like abortion or gender transition interventions.

This bill aims to completely prohibit the allocation of any federal funds to the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). It mandates that leaders of all federal agencies are barred from sending any appropriated money to the organization. In essence, this legislation stops all federal financial support for the NED.

The PILLS Act introduces two new tax incentives designed to boost domestic manufacturing of essential generic drugs and biosimilars. It establishes a production credit rewarding companies for manufacturing eligible drug components within the U.S., with bonuses for using American-sourced materials. Additionally, the Act creates an investment credit to encourage building and equipping U.S. facilities dedicated to producing these vital medicines. Both credits offer options for direct payment or transferability, ensuring their utility for businesses.

This bill seeks to permanently reauthorize the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 by repealing its scheduled expiration date. By removing the sunset provision, Congress ensures these sanctions against Iran's weapons programs and support for terrorism remain in effect indefinitely. The legislation reaffirms the U.S. policy to fully enforce the existing sanctions.

The Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025 aims to strengthen the Crime Victims Fund by expanding the sources of deposits. This includes allowing the Fund to receive money from certain legal settlements that do not result in a criminal conviction. Additionally, the bill temporarily allows certain recoveries from False Claims Act settlements to fund victim services through 2030, while protecting payments to whistleblowers and the government's direct recovery.