Legislation

The Returning SBA to Main Street Act of 2025 mandates the relocation of at least 30% of Small Business Administration (SBA) headquarters employees outside the Washington D.C. area to regional offices, contingent upon cost savings. This legislation also requires a corresponding 30% reduction in SBA headquarters office space within two years of enactment. Furthermore, the bill adjusts pay and telework policies for relocated staff and increases transparency by requiring detailed workforce location breakdowns in future budget submissions to Congress.

The Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act designates over 126,000 acres of new wilderness areas within the Olympic National Forest and adds numerous river segments to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. This legislation aims to permanently protect these federal lands and waterways in Washington State from future development. The Act also ensures that existing tribal treaty rights and valid private property rights are preserved.

This resolution formally announces the election and appointment of several Representatives to specific standing committees within the House. It confirms the addition of Ms. Ansari to Education and Workforce, Mr. Green to Homeland Security, Ms. Lee to Natural Resources, and Mr. Foster to Science, Space, and Technology. This action serves only to update committee membership rosters without enacting new legislation or policy.

The Retirement Savings for Americans Act of 2025 establishes the American Worker Retirement Fund, a new government-managed retirement savings vehicle featuring automatic enrollment and a direct government matching contribution for workers. This system is overseen by an independent federal board tasked with setting investment policy under strict fiduciary standards to protect participant assets. The bill further incentivizes saving through a new, tiered "Government Match Tax Credit" that deposits the matching funds directly into the worker's retirement account.

This resolution congratulates the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of public charter schools for their ongoing contributions to American education. It highlights the growth, academic achievements, and parental choice offered by these tuition-free public schools. The measure officially recognizes and supports the goals of the 26th Annual National Charter Schools Week, scheduled for May 11–17, 2025.

The SNAP Administrator Retention Act of 2025 aims to improve staffing and retention for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by setting new minimum pay standards for state administrators based on comparable federal salaries. If states adopt these standards and have their pay structure approved, the federal government will cover 100% of their administrative personnel costs. This increased federal funding must supplement, not replace, existing state spending on SNAP administration.

The Ending Administrative Garnishment Act of 2025 immediately suspends the government's ability to garnish wages for certain student loans until new error-correction and data tracking systems are certified to Congress. If these systems cannot be implemented, the authority to garnish wages will cease. Furthermore, the bill establishes new penalties for employers who fail to stop improper withholding and limits wage garnishment to loans outstanding for no more than 10 years.

This Concurrent Resolution formally expresses the appreciation of Congress for the dedication and service of local law enforcement officers across the nation. It recognizes the sacrifices made by officers and their families in keeping communities safe. The resolution also encourages strong partnerships between police departments and the communities they serve.

The CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2025 expands and extends a pilot program allowing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to accept donated facilities and related improvements. This expansion broadens acceptable donations to include minor construction or nonrecurring maintenance projects. Furthermore, the bill extends the operational deadline for this valuable pilot program from 2026 to 2031.

The SEAT Act of 2025 requires third-party restaurant reservation services to have a written contract with an establishment before listing or selling its tables. This new regulation grants the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) authority to enforce compliance as an unfair business practice. Furthermore, the Act voids any contract clauses that force restaurants to cover damages caused by the reservation service's own errors.

The Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act mandates annual, experience-based sensitivity training for all VA staff handling Military Sexual Trauma (MST) claims. This legislation also strengthens the VA's duty to assist claimants by requiring them to actively help gather service personnel and medical records. Furthermore, the bill directs the VA Secretary to report on training requirements for contracted health professionals to prevent re-traumatization during examinations.

The Physician and Patient Safety Act establishes new federal regulations to guarantee due process rights for physicians facing restrictions or loss of hospital privileges. This ensures doctors receive a fair hearing and appeal process before any adverse action is taken against their ability to practice. Furthermore, the Act prohibits forcing physicians to waive these appeal rights as a condition of employment and mandates confidentiality for the review process.

The VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act mandates the Comptroller General to investigate the causes of recent and projected funding shortfalls within the Veterans Benefits and Health Administrations. This review will examine spending accuracy, internal fund transfers, and estimate reliability. The resulting reports must be submitted to the VA Secretary, who is then required to promptly forward them to relevant Congressional committees to ensure greater fiscal transparency and prevent future budget gaps.

The Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act directs the FAA to update regulations within one year to permit civil supersonic flight over the United States. This allowance is strictly conditional: supersonic flight is only permitted if the aircraft operates in a manner that guarantees no sonic boom reaches the ground anywhere in the U.S. airspace.

This concurrent resolution establishes the official, non-binding spending targets and revenue goals for the U.S. Government for Fiscal Years 2025 through 2034. It directs congressional committees to propose specific legislative changes to meet deficit reduction targets and raise the debt limit over the next decade. Furthermore, the bill sets procedural rules, centralizing authority with Budget Committee Chairs to manage compliance and adjust allocations based on economic baselines. Finally, the House section outlines a policy commitment to achieving economic growth through deregulation and significant cuts to mandatory federal spending.

The Alex Gate Safety Act of 2025 mandates the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to establish new mandatory safety standards for various types of gates, incorporating current industry benchmarks. This legislation also requires the CPSC to launch a national education and awareness campaign detailing the risks associated with covered gates and best prevention practices. Furthermore, the Act clearly defines key terms like "covered gate" and establishes a process for updating mandatory safety rules when voluntary industry standards change.

This resolution establishes expedited procedures in the House of Representatives to consider and vote on joint resolutions disapproving specific rules from the Comptroller of the Currency and the Environmental Protection Agency. It also temporarily waives certain House rules to fast-track the consideration of specific budget reconciliation-related resolutions reported by the Rules Committee. The overall goal is to quickly bring votes on overturning these agency regulations and streamlining certain budgetary measures.

The Strengthening the Quad Act formalizes U.S. commitment to deepening cooperation with Australia, India, and Japan to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific. It mandates the Secretary of State to deliver a comprehensive strategy detailing current and future Quad efforts across security, economic, and health sectors within 180 days. Furthermore, the bill establishes a new Quad Inter-Parliamentary Working Group to enhance legislative engagement between the four nations.

The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2025 establishes a presumption that certain cancers leading to death or disability in public safety officers were caused by on-duty exposure to recognized carcinogens. This law defines specific exposure-related cancers and sets conditions, such as five years of service, for the presumption to apply. It also updates review processes for adding new cancers to the list and grants retroactive application and filing extensions for eligible past and present claims.

The Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act of 2025 establishes a dedicated federal Trust Fund, financed by an increase in the corporate tax rate, to support water infrastructure and affordability programs nationwide. The bill mandates a comprehensive EPA report analyzing water affordability, civil rights compliance, and public participation in water planning. It also significantly increases funding for household water well systems and revises state revolving loan fund rules to expand eligible projects, including lead line replacement and PFAS contamination cleanup. Finally, the Act creates new job training grants for the water sector and enhances drinking water assistance for colonias.