Legislation

The Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2025 aims to strengthen the Horse Protection Act by establishing a new, scientifically-based inspection system to combat soring. This bill mandates the creation of a single Horse Industry Organization (HIO) responsible for licensing inspectors and enforcing disqualifications based on "objective inspections." The law requires immediate disqualification and penalties for sore horses found at shows, exhibitions, sales, or auctions.

The VALOR Act of 2025 simplifies Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for service members by counting periods of covered active duty service, including deferments and forbearances, as qualifying payments. Furthermore, it waives the 120-payment requirement for borrowers who complete 10 years of full-time service while on active duty. This ensures military personnel receive full access to loan forgiveness benefits earned through their service.

This resolution formally renames the House Press Gallery in the U.S. Capitol to the "Frederick Douglass Press Gallery." This action honors Douglass's pioneering role as a journalist and the first Black reporter granted access to the Capitol press galleries. The resolution serves as a formal recognition of his significant contributions to American journalism and civil rights history.

The LAUNCH Act aims to significantly streamline and accelerate commercial space activities by overhauling federal regulations for launch, reentry, and remote sensing licensing. It mandates the creation of a digital application tracking system and establishes a dedicated Commercial Space Transportation Administration within the Department of Transportation. Furthermore, the bill requires reviews to cut regulatory red tape and ensures industry voices are heard to foster innovation and maintain U.S. competitiveness in the global space economy.

The BELO'S Act, or Benefits that Endure for Lifetimes Of Service Act, expands eligibility for free lifetime passes to federal recreation lands. This change grants passes to qualifying survivors who receive specific federal death benefits related to military service members who have died. The bill amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to include these eligible survivors.

The "Don't Miss Your Flight Act" establishes a new grant program managed by the Secretary of Transportation to fund infrastructure improvements connecting to public airports. These grants aim to reduce traffic, increase capacity, and improve access roads, rail, or transit lines within five miles of an airport. Funding is specifically allocated to benefit large and medium hub airports, drawing $1 billion annually from the Highway Trust Fund between 2027 and 2031.

The FORCE-FIT Act establishes a five-year TRICARE pilot program requiring certain service members with metabolic health concerns to use continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology. This program aims to study how real-time metabolic tracking impacts service member well-being and military readiness. Crucially, the health data collected during this pilot is strictly limited in its use and cannot be used for separation or discharge decisions. The Act also mandates training for medical staff and requires comprehensive reporting on the program's effectiveness.

This resolution formally condemns the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado, carried out by an individual who was in the U.S. illegally. It uses this incident to call for stricter vetting of visa applicants and the swift removal of aliens who violate their visa terms. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the critical importance of communication between federal and local law enforcement agencies to prevent future acts of terrorism.

The Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act is a comprehensive bill addressing issues across the environment, commerce, and health sectors. Division A focuses on environmental accountability by establishing national recycling standards and funding infrastructure improvements, while Divisions B and C introduce new regulations on consumer safety, supply chain resilience, and significant reforms to Medicaid and Medicare payment structures. Overall, the legislation seeks to increase transparency, improve infrastructure, and lower costs in key areas of American life.

This bill mandates that every Member, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives must complete a program of training on workplace rights and responsibilities, including anti-discrimination and anti-harassment, each session of Congress. The Committee on House Administration is tasked with establishing the training program and rules within 30 days of the bill's enactment. Employees must complete the training within 90 days of the program's certification or their start date.

The Nutrition CARE Act of 2025 aims to address the critical gaps in eating disorder treatment within the Medicare program. This bill specifically expands Medicare coverage to include essential medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries diagnosed with an eating disorder, effective January 1, 2026. Coverage will be provided by registered dietitians following a referral from a physician or psychologist, with established limits on covered hours.

The DETERRENCE Act significantly increases federal penalties for several serious crimes, including kidnapping, murder-for-hire, stalking, and assaults against federal officials and their families. These enhanced sentences are specifically triggered when the criminal activity is knowingly directed by, or coordinated with, a foreign government or its agents. The bill aims to provide stronger legal tools to counter threats orchestrated by external state actors.

The STOCK Act 2.0 significantly enhances ethics and transparency rules for federal officials by requiring timely reporting of government payments received by covered persons and their families. It expands ethics oversight to include Federal Reserve bank leaders and bans high-ranking officials from holding or trading specific assets, including cryptocurrencies. Furthermore, the bill mandates that financial disclosure and transaction reports across Congress, the Executive Branch, and the Judiciary be made publicly available in searchable, accessible online databases.

The Innovative FEED Act of 2025 establishes a new regulatory category for "zootechnical animal food substances" intended to modify digestion or reduce foodborne pathogens in food animals, while explicitly excluding substances intended to treat disease. These substances are still regulated as food additives requiring FDA approval based on demonstrated efficacy and safety. The bill mandates specific labeling requirements to clarify that these products are not intended as animal drugs.

This joint resolution expresses Congress's intent to disapprove and nullify the Federal Trade Commission's recently finalized "Negative Option Rule." The rule specifically targeted automatic subscription renewal practices that charge consumers unless they actively cancel. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, this resolution ensures the FTC's new regulation will have no legal effect.

This resolution strongly condemns the recent rise in ideologically motivated attacks targeting Jewish individuals and institutions across the United States, including the violent assault in Boulder, Colorado. The House of Representatives reaffirms its commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence in all its forms. It calls for thorough investigation and prosecution of such incidents and urges all sectors of society to speak out against hate.

The MARITIME Act establishes the official U.S. policy that rising sea levels must not diminish a nation's sovereignty or shrink its established maritime zones, such as fishing and economic areas. The law commits the U.S. to supporting international efforts, particularly those by Pacific island nations, to officially map and secure their coastlines under existing international law. Furthermore, it mandates the Secretary of State to report on diplomatic efforts to encourage other nations to adopt this protective stance.

The Insure Cybersecurity Act of 2025 establishes a Working Group on Cyber Insurance, chaired by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. This group is tasked with studying the cyber insurance market to make coverage clearer, more accessible, and more affordable for consumers and businesses. After delivering a final report with recommendations to Congress, the Working Group will dissolve, and the Assistant Secretary will publicly disseminate the resulting informative resources.

The Make DOGE Permanent Act mandates the creation of a special, real-time access portal for members of Congress to view federal award spending data. This exclusive access will provide Congress with the latest information, including details on payments made to individuals and federal employees, which may be restricted on the public website. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must establish this dedicated link within six months of the bill's enactment.

This resolution expresses support for designating the second Saturday in June as "Veterans Get Outside Day." The goal is to encourage veterans struggling with mental health challenges like PTSD and TBI to utilize the therapeutic benefits of nature. This initiative calls for federal agencies to coordinate efforts to promote outdoor activities for veterans alongside National Get Outdoors Day.