Legislation

The CHILD Act of 2025 increases the maximum contribution limits for dependent care assistance programs, helping families afford childcare. It raises the contribution limit from $5,000 to $10,000 for individuals (and from $2,500 to $5,000). The bill also includes a cost-of-living adjustment to account for inflation, ensuring the benefit keeps pace with rising childcare costs. These changes will be effective for calendar years after 2024.

The "INCREASE Housing Affordability Act" introduces a tax credit for converting commercial buildings into residential properties, aiming to boost housing supply. The bill offers a base credit of 15% of conversion costs, with potential bonus credits for affordable housing and paying prevailing wages. It also establishes an advisory board to support state and local agencies in identifying conversion opportunities and streamlining the conversion process.

This bill allocates \$9,276,290 for the Committee on Ethics' expenses during the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, covering staff salaries and other necessary costs. It sets spending limits for specific periods and requires all payments to be made through vouchers approved by the House Administration Committee. Funds provided must adhere to the regulations set by the House Administration Committee.

The Train FOOD Act requires Amtrak to establish an advisory committee to oversee the implementation of recommendations from the Amtrak Food and Beverage Working Group. Amtrak must submit annual reports to Congress detailing the progress of these recommendations, including justifications for any that are deemed impractical or impossible to implement. The Comptroller General is also required to submit a report to Congress, detailing Amtrak's progress in implementing each recommendation.

The Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act aims to reduce the regulatory burden on small businesses by clarifying and expanding the scope of rules covered under the Regulatory Flexibility Act, requiring more detailed analyses of the impact of regulations on small entities, and enhancing the role and powers of the Small Business Administration's Chief Counsel for Advocacy. It also includes provisions for periodic review of rules, judicial review of compliance, and waiving fines for first-time paperwork violations by small businesses. Additionally, the Act mandates agencies to prepare plain language guides for small businesses to understand regulations and requires a Comptroller General report on the capacity of the Chief Counsel for Advocacy.

The "Implementing Decreases in Overall Government Expenditures Act" or "Implementing DOGE Act" aims to control government spending by rescinding a portion of non-security discretionary funds if total annual appropriations exceed the previous fiscal year's appropriations by more than one percent, starting in fiscal year 2026. This rescission would be applied across the board to non-security discretionary funds. The bill defines specific terms to clarify the application of these rescissions.

This resolution condemns President Biden's commutation of Anthony George Battle's death sentence, arguing it undermines the rule of law and insults Battle's victims. Battle, convicted of murdering his wife and a correctional officer, received the commutation despite showing no remorse. The resolution suggests the commutation was politically motivated due to Biden's inconsistent stance on the death penalty.

The CLEAN Elections Act requires states to use independent, nonpartisan commissions for Congressional redistricting. States must use similar commissions for state legislative districts to access federal election administration funds. A commission is considered nonpartisan and independent if the number of members from the state's two largest political parties is equal and none of its members are elected officials.

The Mens Rea Reform Act of 2025 amends Title 18 of the U.S. Code to define the required "state of mind" for criminal offenses. It mandates that the government prove a defendant acted with a specified state of mind for each element of a covered offense beyond a reasonable doubt, defaulting to "knowingly" if no state of mind is specified in the law. This requirement applies to both existing and future laws, with exceptions for elements establishing jurisdiction or venue, or if it lessens the degree of mental culpability that the Government is required to prove. Future laws cannot repeal or modify this section unless explicitly stated.

The "Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act" ensures approximately 40 acres of Tribal land at the Wounded Knee Massacre site are held in restricted fee status by the Oglala Sioux Tribe and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. This land will be part of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, protected against alienation, and used according to the Tribes' Covenant, while also prohibiting gaming activities. The Secretary of the Interior is directed to finalize all actions to enact this within 365 days.

The Dental Care for Veterans Act aims to improve veterans' access to dental care by integrating it more closely with other medical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. This bill removes specific limitations and updates existing code to allow the Secretary to provide comprehensive dental care, including dentures and appliances. The implementation of these expanded benefits will be phased in over four years, prioritizing veterans based on existing eligibility criteria. Additionally, the bill makes necessary clerical updates to reflect these changes in the U.S. Code.

This bill establishes a Select Committee on Electoral Reform to examine and recommend improvements to congressional election methods. The committee will investigate alternative election systems like proportional representation, ranked-choice voting, and open primaries, and will study potential changes to redistricting and the size of the House of Representatives. It must submit a final report with recommendations to Congress and the President within one year. The Select Committee will not have legislative jurisdiction.

This bill officially designates the peak of Frenchman Mountain in Nevada as Maude Frazier Mountain. It mandates that all U.S. laws, maps, regulations, and documents will now refer to the peak by its new name, Maude Frazier Mountain.

The "Rosie the Riveter Commemorative Coin Act" directs the Department of Treasury to mint and issue gold, silver, and half-dollar coins in 2028 to honor the women who contributed to the World War II Home Front. The coin designs will represent the legacy of these women, with input from the Rosie the Riveter Trust, the Commission of Fine Arts, and the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. Surcharges from the coin sales will go to the Rosie the Riveter Trust to support the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and educational programs. This act ensures that the coin minting incurs no net cost to the government and recognizes the invaluable contributions of women during WWII.

The ACERO Act directs NASA to leverage its technology and expertise to enhance aerial wildfire response capabilities through research and development. It aims to improve aircraft technology, data sharing, and coordination among wildfire response teams, establishing a platform for real-time situational awareness. The Act generally prohibits NASA from procuring drones from covered foreign entities, with a national interest waiver option, and requires annual reports to Congress on its progress. Fifteen million dollars is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026 to carry out the act.

This resolution elects Mr. Moylan to serve on the House Committee on Education and Workforce. The committee oversees federal education programs and workforce development initiatives. His addition will likely impact the committee's focus and priorities.

The HEALTH Act establishes a new House Committee on Health to oversee biomedical research and development, healthcare supported by tax revenue, and public health issues. This act also adjusts the jurisdictions of the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Energy and Commerce to reflect these changes.

The People CARE Act aims to reform federal welfare programs by integrating program functions, streamlining operations to help individuals transition off welfare, and boosting employment to help households maintain income above the poverty level. It establishes the People-Centered Assistance Reform Effort Commission (CARE Commission) to review means-tested welfare programs and recommend changes to Congress, including potential program consolidations and cost-saving measures. The Commission is tasked with identifying ways to reduce costs, increase efficiency, eliminate benefit cliffs, and evaluate program effectiveness. The bill also establishes expedited procedures in Congress for consideration of the Commission's recommendations.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the total U.S. government debt to a percentage of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), starting at 130% and decreasing to a permanent limit of 120%. It allows Congress to exceed this limit with a supermajority vote and provides waivers for defense spending during declared wars or serious military conflicts. The President must submit a budget adhering to these debt limits, and Congress is tasked with enforcing the amendment through legislation. The amendment would take effect three fiscal years after ratification.

The "Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2025" places a one-year moratorium on federal funding to Planned Parenthood, with exceptions for abortions in cases of rape, incest, or to save the woman's life. It redirects $235 million to community health centers and ensures that overall federal funding for women's health initiatives is not reduced.