Legislation

The "Easter Monday Act of 2025" establishes Easter Monday as a legal public holiday in the United States. The bill amends existing law to include the holiday, defining it as the Monday immediately following Easter Sunday.

The "Advancing Water Reuse Act" introduces a tax credit for investments in qualifying water reuse projects. This credit covers 30% of the qualified investment in projects that recycle water at industrial facilities, replace freshwater with recycled water, or expand municipal water recycling systems. This initiative aims to encourage water conservation and sustainable water management practices by incentivizing businesses and municipalities to invest in water reuse technologies. The credit applies to projects started before January 1, 2033.

The "M. H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act" designates segments of the Gila River system in New Mexico as part of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, protecting them from development. It also modifies the boundaries of the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and the Gila National Forest by transferring approximately 440 acres of land from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of Interior. The Act ensures continued access for existing rights holders, such as grazing and water rights, and allows for native fish habitat restoration projects. It also preserves the jurisdiction of the State of New Mexico over its lands, fish, and wildlife, and does not alter treaty rights of any Indian Tribe.

This bill mandates the United States Postal Service to assign unique ZIP Codes to specific communities in California, Connecticut, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Wyoming within 270 days of the bill's enactment. The communities include Eastvale, California; Scotland, Connecticut; Castle Pines and Silver Cliff, Colorado; Cooper City, Miami Lakes, and Ocoee, Florida; Urbandale, Iowa; Franklin, Greenfield, Caledonia, Mount Pleasant, and Somers, Wisconsin; and Mills, Wyoming.

The "Radar Gap Elimination Act" aims to modernize the nation's weather radar network by establishing the Radar Next Program. This program, led by the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, will develop a plan to replace the existing Next Generation Weather Radar system with the goal of improving weather radar coverage, performance, and accuracy across the U.S. and its territories by 2040. The program will also explore partnerships and innovative technologies to fill weather data gaps, especially in underserved areas, and enhance the detection of significant precipitation and severe weather events.

The Vehicle Safety Research Act of 2025 codifies the Partnership for Analytics Research in Traffic Safety (PARTS) program within the Department of Transportation, facilitating collaborative research on traffic safety data. It ensures data privacy and control for program participants while promoting the development of safety technologies and countermeasures. The Act authorizes specific appropriations for the PARTS program from fiscal year 2026 through 2030.

The "Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2025" withdraws specific federal land in New Mexico from mineral leasing and disposal to protect the cultural and historical resources of the Greater Chaco region. It allows for land conveyances or exchanges with Indian Tribes and ensures that non-producing oil and gas leases on the withdrawn land will be terminated. The Act aims to safeguard the Chaco Culture National Historical Park and surrounding areas, which are significant to many Pueblos and Indian Tribes, from potential impacts of oil and gas development.

The Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2025 authorizes the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance to award grants to states, local governments, tribal governments, and licensed gun dealers for gun buyback programs using smart prepaid cards that cannot be used to purchase firearms or ammunition. The Act allocates funds for the buyback of firearms, requires the destruction of collected firearms and ammunition, and mandates database checks to determine if any collected firearms were used in a crime. It also establishes a criminal penalty for using smart prepaid cards to purchase firearms or ammunition. $360,000,000 is authorized for each of the fiscal years 2025 through 2027 to carry out this title.

The Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2025 seeks to address racism as a public health crisis by establishing a National Center on Antiracism and Health within the CDC to conduct research, promote understanding, and develop interventions to dismantle structural racism and promote health equity. The Act also establishes a law enforcement violence prevention program within the CDC to study and prevent deaths, injuries, and trauma resulting from police brutality and violence, as well as to promote alternatives to law enforcement response. This program will award grants, conduct research, and coordinate with the Department of Justice to collect and analyze data on police violence. The Act authorizes necessary appropriations to carry out these provisions.

The STATES 2.0 Act amends the Controlled Substances Act to generally exempt marijuana-related activities that comply with state or tribal law from federal marijuana laws, while establishing federal regulations for interstate commerce and marijuana products. It tasks the FDA with regulating marijuana products and requires a study on the effects of marijuana legalization on traffic safety. The bill aims to allow states to determine their own cannabis laws, reduce the illegal marijuana market, and ensure product safety and prevent youth consumption. It also clarifies that compliant marijuana activities are legal under federal law and not subject to certain penalties and restrictions.

The FIGHT Act of 2025 amends the Animal Welfare Act to further prohibit animal fighting ventures, including sponsoring, exhibiting, attending, or gambling on these events. It bans the interstate transport of roosters for fighting and allows citizens to file civil suits against alleged violators. The act also enables the seizure of real property used in animal fighting and clarifies that it does not override state or local animal fighting laws unless there is a direct conflict.

The SOAR Act of 2025 aims to improve Medicare coverage and access to supplemental oxygen and respiratory therapy services for beneficiaries. This bill removes oxygen and related equipment from competitive bidding programs, establishes payment guidelines, and ensures adequate reimbursement for liquid oxygen. It also sets criteria for supplier responsibilities, includes respiratory therapist services as covered medical services, and requires electronic templates for documenting medical necessity to prevent fraud. Additionally, the Act establishes beneficiary rights and protections, such as the right to choose suppliers, receive clear communication, and be informed about treatment options and grievance processes.

The GHOST Act of 2025 aims to enhance the enforcement of sanctions against Russia by establishing a fund within the Treasury to cover expenses related to seizing assets from sanction violations and covered merchant ships. It also establishes an Export Enforcement Coordination Center within Homeland Security Investigations to serve as the primary point of contact for federal export enforcement efforts, fostering collaboration among various agencies to prevent export control violations. The fund will be used for investigative costs, property maintenance, compensation for informers, and other related expenses, while the center will facilitate information sharing, coordinate public outreach, and improve investigations into export control violations. The Act authorizes appropriations for the fund and outlines reporting requirements to Congress, ensuring transparency and accountability in its operations.

The "Mortgage Relief for Disaster Survivors Act" allows homeowners with federally backed mortgages who have property damage from a declared disaster to request a forbearance on their mortgage for up to 180 days, with a possible extension of another 180 days. During this forbearance period, no fees, penalties, or interest will accrue. Borrowers must submit a written request and documentation of damage to their loan servicer to qualify. This act aims to provide financial relief to disaster survivors by temporarily suspending mortgage payments.

The Housing for All Act of 2025 aims to combat homelessness and address the housing shortage through increased funding for affordable housing programs, rental assistance, and supportive services. The bill authorizes billions in funding for programs like the Housing Trust Fund, Section 202 (elderly), Section 811 (disabled), and HOME Investment Partnerships Program. It also invests in community-driven solutions like safe parking programs, eviction protection, and mobile crisis intervention teams. Additionally, the act establishes a commission to address racial equity in housing and mandates studies on eviction data to inform future policy.

This resolution directs the Secretary of State to provide Congress with a report on El Salvador's human rights practices, including alleged violations like torture and forced disappearances. It asks for details on U.S. efforts to promote human rights in El Salvador and to ensure that U.S. assistance does not support human rights abuses. The report should also assess conditions in El Salvador's prisons and describe U.S. actions to protect U.S. citizens and residents from human rights violations in El Salvador.

This bill designates May as "Fallen Heroes Memorial Month" to honor the over 1.3 million members of the Armed Forces who have died for liberty. It calls on the House of Representatives to honor fallen veterans, support their families, and encourage remembrance of their contributions. The bill also requests the President to annually proclaim May as Fallen Heroes Memorial Month, to affirm the nation's gratitude, and encourage Americans to support veteran service organizations.

This bill recognizes the impact of menstrual stigma on women, girls, and people who menstruate, and supports the designation of May as "National Menstrual Health Awareness Month." It emphasizes that menstrual health is a crucial aspect of overall health and human dignity, affecting access to education, work, and freedom from discrimination. The bill aims to normalize menstruation, improve education and care, and increase access to resources, thereby promoting gender equity and equality. It also seeks to address disparities in women's health research and promote better understanding and management of menstrual health conditions.

This resolution urges the Secretary of Health and Human Services to withdraw a notice that reduces public input on rulemaking. It expresses the House of Representatives' desire to maintain existing public notice and comment procedures. The resolution aims to ensure continued public participation in the regulatory process of the Department of Health and Human Services.

This resolution expresses support for designating May 2025 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month" to raise public awareness, honor those affected, and promote research for better treatments. It highlights the prevalence and severity of brain tumors, the challenges in treatment, and the need for increased awareness and collaborative research efforts. The resolution also supports individuals battling brain tumors, as well as their families, friends, and caregivers.