Legislation

The Hospital Adoption Education Act of 2025 aims to improve adoption awareness and support within healthcare settings. This legislation directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop and distribute educational resources for hospital staff regarding sensitive adoption issues. Furthermore, the Act establishes grants to fund professional development and training for care providers on patient-centered care for expectant mothers and adoptive families. The goal is to ensure objective, unbiased information is accessible where expectant parents most trust to find it.

This Act, the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Enhancement Act, directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on expanding the existing National Heritage Area. The study will specifically assess the feasibility of including Saratoga and Washington Counties in New York. This process requires consultation with various state, local, and historical preservation entities.

The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act mandates the completion of a continuous route for the Trail within ten years, subject to funding. It establishes a joint Trail Completion Team to develop a comprehensive roadmap for finishing and optimizing the route. This plan must identify gaps, explore easement options, and estimate total development costs. The Act emphasizes that it does not grant new powers for land acquisition beyond existing legal authorities.

The Online Consumer Protection Act mandates that social media platforms and online marketplaces create clear, understandable terms of service detailing user rights and platform rules. It requires these entities to establish comprehensive consumer protection programs, overseen by a dedicated officer who reports to the CEO. Companies meeting certain revenue or user thresholds must file annual compliance reports with the FTC, which will be made public. Finally, the Act provides robust enforcement mechanisms, allowing the FTC, State Attorneys General, and private individuals to sue for damages, invalidating pre-dispute arbitration clauses for violations.

The Financial Inclusion in Banking Act of 2025 establishes a new Office of Community Affairs within the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). This office is tasked with researching the barriers preventing un-banked and under-banked consumers from accessing traditional banking services. The Act mandates that this office coordinate federal efforts and develop strategies to boost financial education for these underserved populations. Finally, the Office must report biennially to Congress with findings and specific recommendations to improve financial inclusion.

The Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act of 2025 directs the Commerce Department's SelectUSA program to focus on attracting foreign direct investment into domestic semiconductor manufacturing. This involves coordinating with state-level economic development groups to identify barriers and opportunities for boosting investment in the critical chip supply chain. The Act mandates a report detailing current and future strategies to secure this supply chain without authorizing new funds.

This Act mandates improvements to the mental health components of the Department of Defense's Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and the Department of Veterans Affairs' Solid Start Program. It ensures transitioning service members and new veterans receive comprehensive information on available mental health services, suicide risk, and related support resources. The Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs must jointly report to Congress on these updates within one year of enactment.

The Mobile Mammography Promotion Act of 2025 aims to support mobile mammography services by providing full refunds for federal motor fuel excise taxes paid on fuel used in these specialized vehicles. Furthermore, the Act eliminates the federal retail tax on fuel sold specifically for use in these mobile medical units. This legislation seeks to reduce operational costs for providers offering crucial diagnostic services directly to patients.

The Thriving Communities Act of 2025 establishes a new grant program, administered jointly by the Departments of Transportation and HUD, to provide technical assistance to rapidly growing communities. This program aims to empower fast-growing towns and cities to advance major infrastructure projects, with a focus on transit-oriented development. The Act authorizes significant funding for the program and requires detailed reporting on coordination efforts and metrics used for fund distribution.

The Kairo Act of 2025 mandates that all federally funded child care and early learning providers establish a "Parents Bill of Rights." This bill must clearly outline parents' rights to access crucial facility records, inspection reports, and video evidence related to their child. Providers must distribute these rights to all parents and face consequences for non-compliance.

This resolution expresses support for designating April 13–26, 2025, as "National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week." It recognizes the critical value of arts education in developing student skills like creativity and critical thinking. The week serves to honor the extensive national impact of the Young Audiences Arts for Learning network on students and educators. The bill encourages the public to observe this week with activities that promote awareness of arts in education.

This resolution formally impeaches Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. It details numerous alleged abuses of presidential power, including obstructing justice, defying court orders, usurping Congressional authority over spending, and engaging in corrupt practices for personal gain. The document argues these actions demonstrate a betrayal of his oath and render him unfit to remain in office.

This resolution supports designating the week of April 28 through May 2, 2025, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week." It recognizes the vital role of over one million school-based professionals, such as counselors, social workers, and nurses, in supporting student learning and well-being. The bill commends these staff for providing essential prevention and intervention services that create safe and supportive learning environments. Ultimately, it encourages policymakers to recognize and promote the importance of these personnel for improving overall educational outcomes.

The TAKE IT DOWN Act establishes federal criminal penalties for the intentional sharing of both real and digitally forged nonconsensual intimate images, with stricter penalties for images involving minors. It mandates that covered online platforms create a clear process for victims to request the removal of such content within 48 hours. Failure by platforms to reasonably comply with these removal requests will be treated as an unfair or deceptive practice enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

The Ending Intermittent Energy Subsidies Act of 2025 aims to significantly reduce federal support for wind and solar energy production. This bill terminates the transferability of certain non-renewable portions of clean electricity tax credits. Furthermore, it institutes a four-year phase-out, ultimately eliminating both the clean electricity production and investment tax credits specifically for solar and wind power generation.

The Bank Loan Privacy Act mandates that the Bureau must establish a formal rule before deleting or modifying certain credit reporting data under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. This rulemaking process requires public notice and comment, ensuring any changes clearly detail the modifications and explain how they protect consumer privacy interests.

The Central Coast of California Conservation Act of 2025 permanently prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from issuing new oil and gas leases in the Central California Planning Area. This legislation secures the protection of this offshore region from future energy exploration and development.

The Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act of 2025 increases federal support for child care nutrition programs. This bill mandates an additional 10 cents in reimbursement for every meal or snack served through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). It also streamlines the calculation methods for payments made to family and group day care homes participating in the program.

The Stop Disaster Price Gouging Act establishes strict federal limits against raising prices on essential goods, lodging, and repair services by more than 10% following a Presidential disaster declaration. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is tasked with enforcing these prohibitions, which treat violations as unfair or deceptive practices. The bill also grants state attorneys general and injured individuals the right to sue violators, with potential penalties including the trebling of damages for willful violations.

The Neighborhood Homes Investment Act establishes a new federal tax credit designed to close the financing gap hindering the construction and rehabilitation of affordable starter homes in distressed communities. This credit incentivizes developers to build or substantially renovate housing in specific low-income census tracts and sell it affordably to qualified moderate-income homeowners. State agencies will manage the allocation of these credits, ensuring projects meet affordability standards and promoting revitalization in struggling neighborhoods.