Legislation

The Ensuring Opportunities in Online Training Act establishes new requirements for out-of-area online training providers seeking state funding for workforce program participants. This bill mandates that such providers must be officially listed on the specific state's registry of eligible training providers to receive payment. This ensures quality control and oversight for remote training options.

The Strengthening Job Corps Act of 2025 significantly updates the Job Corps program by modernizing eligibility requirements, including expanding access for certain populations. It overhauls operator selection and evaluation by emphasizing measurable student success metrics post-program completion. Furthermore, the bill grants campus directors greater operational autonomy while mandating stricter behavioral standards and ensuring fair labor practices for instructional staff.

The Strengthening Supply Chains Through Truck Driver Incentives Act of 2025 establishes a temporary federal tax credit for qualifying commercial truck drivers to support the supply chain. Eligible drivers who meet specific income and hour requirements can receive a credit of either \$7,500 or \$10,000, depending on their prior year's employment status. This incentive program is scheduled to expire after the 2026 tax year, though the credit amounts will be adjusted annually for inflation until then.

The Homes for Young Adults Act of 2025 establishes a new entitlement program guaranteeing housing choice vouchers for eligible young adults aged 18 to 30, aiming to combat youth homelessness. This legislation mandates that recipients be offered crucial support services focused on self-sufficiency and housing stability. Furthermore, the Act tightens rules on screening applicants, enforces housing quality standards, and requires HUD to significantly improve language access for persons with limited English proficiency. Overall, the bill seeks to create stable housing pathways and reduce systemic barriers for vulnerable young people.

The One Vote One Choice Act prohibits states from using ranked choice voting (RCV) in any election for federal offices, such as President or Congress. This legislation amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish a uniform voting standard for federal races nationwide. The ban on RCV takes effect immediately upon the law's enactment.

The Worker Enfranchisement Act establishes stricter requirements for a union to become the exclusive representative for a group of employees. Under the new rules, a union must win a secret ballot election where more than half of the votes cast favor the union, and at least two-thirds of all eligible employees must participate in the vote. These new turnout and majority standards will apply to elections held six months after the Act's enactment.

The Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act of 2025 updates Medicare coverage to include diagnostic ultrasound tests. This legislation mandates that Medicare establish separate payments for the transportation and setup of portable ultrasound equipment, mirroring existing payments for portable X-ray services. These changes are set to take effect starting January 1, 2027.

The District of Columbia One Vote One Choice Act prohibits the use of ranked choice voting (RCV) for any election held in the District of Columbia. This ban applies to all elections for public office, as well as any ballot initiatives or referendums. The bill amends federal election law to formally establish this prohibition within the Help America Vote Act of 2002.

The AID Youth Employment Act establishes a new structure within federal law to create subsidized summer and year-round employment opportunities for eligible youth aged 14 to 24. It authorizes competitive grants for state, local, and community organizations to run these programs, emphasizing strong local partnerships and skill development. The bill also mandates performance measurement and annual reporting to Congress on program effectiveness and outcomes.

This bill establishes a dedicated, independent Inspector General (IG) position specifically for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (BCFP). It changes the appointment process, mandates regular testimony before Congress, and ensures dedicated funding for the new IG office. The law takes effect upon the Senate confirmation of the first BCFP Inspector General, at which point the current joint IG role will revert solely to overseeing the Federal Reserve Board.

This bill mandates the immediate rescission of specific waivers and licenses that previously allowed certain international money transfers related to Iran. It explicitly prohibits the President from reissuing similar permissions or granting new licenses that would allow the Iranian government access to restricted financial accounts. In essence, this legislation closes specific financial pathways previously opened concerning Iran.

The Abortion Data and Outreach to Unlock and Leverage Abortion Support Act, or Abortion DOULAS Act, directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to study the benefits and impact of non-clinical abortion doula care. This study must examine how doula support affects patient well-being and the quality of care received. The resulting report will offer recommendations to Congress and states on how to improve access to and potentially cover abortion doula services through Medicaid.

The Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 2025 establishes a new federal program to test methods for increasing the purchase of nutrient-rich dairy products by households using SNAP benefits. The Secretary of Agriculture will award competitive grants to eligible entities to implement incentive projects at the point of sale. These projects must prioritize direct incentives that can only be spent on buying more eligible dairy items, and all projects will undergo rigorous independent evaluation. The Act also mandates the transition of existing dairy incentive projects into this new framework without interruption.

The Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act of 2025 expands access to credit and financial services from Farm Credit Banks and Production Credit Associations. This legislation specifically allows these entities to offer loans to businesses that provide essential services directly supporting the operations of aquatic product producers and harvesters. The bill amends the Farm Credit Act of 1971 to include these vital support industries.

This bill establishes the **Southwestern Power Administration Fund** as a dedicated account within the U.S. Treasury to consolidate all revenues and existing balances of the Southwestern Power Administration (SWPA). The Fund will finance the SWPA's operational costs, including facility maintenance and new construction. The Secretary of Energy is authorized to use these funds for approved purposes, even ahead of annual appropriations, with excess funds being returned to the Treasury.

This Act establishes a comprehensive security partnership between the United States, Israel, Greece, and the Republic of Cyprus focused on counterterrorism and maritime security in the Eastern Mediterranean. It mandates the creation of new joint training programs, formalizes interparliamentary and executive cooperation groups, and removes previous limitations on defense articles for Cyprus. The legislation also authorizes significant funding for security centers and training initiatives in Cyprus and Greece through fiscal year 2029.

The COMPLETE Care Act aims to improve mental healthcare access by providing Medicare incentives for primary care providers to integrate behavioral health services into their practices between 2027 and 2029. This legislation offers increased Medicare payments for specific integrated services during those years, ensuring these bonuses do not trigger cuts elsewhere in the Medicare budget. Additionally, the bill mandates technical assistance to help primary care offices successfully adopt these new integrated care models.

This bill amends tax code rules to provide special treatment for certain financial guaranty insurance companies under the Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC) regulations. It allows these companies to count unearned premium reserves as insurance liabilities, making it easier for them to avoid PFIC classification for U.S. investors. The provisions are contingent upon the company meeting specific, high-exposure thresholds related to the debt or bonds they insure.

The School Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (SIFIA Act) establishes new tax-credit bonds to finance the construction and upgrades of qualified school facilities. These bonds require that financed projects be net-zero energy buildings developed through public-private partnerships. The Act sets a total issuance cap of \$10 billion, with specific allocations reserved for rural projects. Holders of these bonds receive a refundable tax credit based on the bond's annual credit amount.

The Self-Insurance Protection Act clarifies that stop-loss insurance purchased by self-insured group health plans is not considered standard health insurance coverage under federal law. This ensures that these policies, which protect employers against catastrophic claims, remain available to plan sponsors. Furthermore, the Act establishes federal preemption, preventing state laws from interfering with a group health plan's ability to obtain this crucial risk protection.