Legislation

The Equal Campus Access Act of 2025 ensures that public colleges and universities receiving federal funding must grant religious student groups the same rights, benefits, and privileges afforded to all other student organizations. This legislation prohibits discrimination against religious groups based on their beliefs, speech, leadership, or standards of conduct. Essentially, it mandates equal access to campus resources for all student organizations.

The Immersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2025 establishes a federal grant program managed by the Secretary of Labor to fund career pathway programs utilizing immersive technologies like virtual and augmented reality. These grants aim to equip workers with in-demand job skills, prioritizing partnerships with employers and serving individuals facing employment barriers. The legislation authorizes $50 million annually for ten years to support the creation and implementation of these innovative training services.

The Eliminate Shutdowns Act establishes an automatic, 14-day continuing appropriation mechanism to keep federal programs operational if Congress fails to pass a new budget by the start of the fiscal year. This funding continues to renew every 14 days until a full appropriation is enacted, ensuring essential services remain active. The Act also includes specific budgetary rules for counting this funding and sets an effective date of September 30, 2025.

The Truth in Gender Act of 2025 mandates that all federal agencies define and use "sex" strictly according to biological classification (male or female) in laws, documents, and records. This legislation requires the removal of language promoting "gender ideology" from federal policies and prohibits asking for gender identity on official forms. Furthermore, it directs federal entities to ensure privacy and housing in intimate spaces, such as prisons and shelters, are based on biological sex. The Act also prioritizes the enforcement of rights related to sex-based distinctions and single-sex spaces.

This bill, the Special Diabetes Program for Indians Reauthorization Act of 2025, ensures continued funding for critical diabetes programs serving Native American communities. It extends the authorization for the Special Diabetes Program for Indians through fiscal year 2030. The legislation secures an annual appropriation of \$160 million for these essential services through that period.

The Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025 mandates that colleges receiving federal funds update their policies to explicitly prohibit and detail procedures for addressing harassment based on protected characteristics, including technology-facilitated abuse. The bill also establishes a competitive grant program, funded up to $50 million annually, to support campus efforts in harassment prevention, training, and support services. This legislation adds new requirements without superseding existing civil rights protections.

The Farm Rescue Act of 2025 allows agricultural producers to receive an advance partial payment for the 2025 Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program if projected payments are anticipated. Producers can opt to receive an immediate advance payment of 40% to 50% of their projected PLC amount for the 2025 crop year. The final payment will be adjusted after the marketing year concludes, and the Secretary retains the right to recover erroneous advance payments.

The Flood Insurance Tax Credit Act of 2025 establishes a new federal tax credit for taxpayers who purchase flood insurance for their primary residence, beginning in tax year 2026. This credit is calculated based on premiums paid for federal and private flood insurance, subject to specific dollar limits for structure and contents coverage. The total credit amount is subject to phase-outs based on the taxpayer's adjusted gross income.

The Second Chance at Life Act of 2025 establishes new federal requirements for abortion providers offering chemical abortions involving two drugs. These rules mandate that doctors inform women about the possibility of reversing the effects of the first pill, mifepristone, at least 24 hours in advance. The law also requires specific signage in clinics and directs the Department of Health and Human Services to create an accessible, privacy-focused website detailing reversal information. Finally, it creates a pathway for civil lawsuits against providers who knowingly violate these new informed consent and disclosure mandates.

The HEALTH Act of 2025 permanently updates Medicare rules for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) regarding telehealth. This legislation permanently recognizes audio-only calls as reimbursable telehealth services and removes geographic location requirements for patients receiving care from these clinics. Furthermore, it ensures permanent payment parity for these telehealth visits, treating them as standard outpatient services for billing purposes.

The Preventive Home Visit Act establishes new Medicare coverage for comprehensive, in-home preventive assessments conducted by qualified health professionals. These visits aim to identify home-based health risks and provide necessary referrals for modifications or training to prevent falls and maintain wellness. Coverage is limited to once every two years, with payments set at 100% of the actual cost or the established rate.

The Make America's Youth Healthy Again Act of 2025 establishes a new Presidents Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. This Council will advise the President on promoting physical activity and setting new national fitness goals for American youth. Its key responsibilities include recommending the return of the Presidential Fitness Award and developing strategies to combat childhood obesity. The Council is set to operate for two years unless the President extends its term.

The Combating Hate Across Campus Act mandates that colleges and universities must provide more detailed reporting on campus hate crimes. Specifically, institutions are now required to disaggregate their reported hate crime statistics based on the specific identity of the targeted person or group, following FBI guidelines. This aims to increase transparency regarding incidents motivated by prejudice on campus.

The TRICARE Transition Transparency Act of 2025 mandates that the Secretary of Defense provide TRICARE beneficiaries with proactive, multi-stage electronic notifications before coverage transition requirements take effect. This ensures beneficiaries are clearly informed about necessary actions, such as re-enrollment due to age limits. The Act also requires a public awareness campaign and annual reporting to Congress on the effectiveness of these notification efforts.

The 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025 aims to enhance mental health support for LGBTQ youth by ensuring dedicated resources for specialized services within the 988 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline. This bill mandates that a minimum of 9% of annual hotline funding be reserved specifically for maintaining the specialized "Press 3 option" or equivalent service for LGBTQ callers. This action is driven by findings showing disproportionately high rates of suicidal ideation among LGBTQ high school students.

The Pipeline to Service Act aims to strengthen the federal workforce by expanding opportunities for students and recent graduates. It establishes new recruitment partnerships with colleges, mandates a minimum intern wage of $15 per hour, and streamlines pathways for interns and Presidential Management Fellows (renamed TALENTS) to convert into permanent federal employees. The bill also doubles the intake for the leadership development program to build a stronger pipeline of future government managers.

The A Chance To Serve Act significantly expands benefits for current and former Peace Corps and AmeriCorps volunteers. This legislation increases education awards, provides federal job hiring advantages, and offers one year of post-service healthcare coverage for former volunteers. Furthermore, it suspends federal student loan payments and interest accumulation during service periods for both groups. The bill also makes certain national service payments and educational awards exempt from federal income tax.

The Faith in Housing Act of 2025 aims to address the national housing shortage by empowering religious organizations to build affordable housing on their owned land. This Act preempts restrictive local zoning laws that currently hinder these faith-based efforts to create housing for low-income families. By overriding conflicting local ordinances, the bill seeks to unlock existing property for the development of deed-restricted affordable units.

The Improving Child Care for Working Families Act of 2025 significantly increases the tax exclusion limit for dependent care assistance programs. This change raises the maximum exclusion from $\$7,500$ to $\$10,500$ for most taxpayers. The bill also adjusts the limit for married individuals filing separately to $\$5,250$. These provisions apply to dependent care expenses incurred in calendar years beginning after the Act's enactment.

The Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act mandates the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study assessing the suitability and feasibility of designating the Monterey Bay region as a National Heritage Area. This assessment will cover Monterey, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo counties, along with adjacent areas sharing similar heritage. The study requires close collaboration with state, local, Tribal, and non-profit partners.