Legislation

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to update its directives within 18 months for managing acute sexual assault cases at VA facilities. The new rules mandate that VA medical centers must ensure access to certified sexual assault examiners, provide immediate medical care and mental health support, and establish clear protocols for police documentation. Furthermore, the legislation requires annual, trauma-informed training for relevant VA health staff and police on these updated procedures.

This resolution amends Senate rules to allow the Majority Leader to group up to ten non-high-level presidential nominations for en bloc consideration. This change permits the Senate to vote on these nominations as a single package, streamlining the confirmation process for certain appointments. The grouped consideration follows the standard procedural rules applied to a single nomination.

This resolution officially designates September 9, 2025, as "National World War II Italian Campaign Remembrance Day." It serves to honor the immense sacrifices made by American and Allied soldiers who fought to liberate Italy from German occupation. The day encourages national commemoration and educational efforts to preserve the memory of this long and costly campaign.

This resolution officially supports designating September 14–20, 2025, as "Telehealth Awareness Week." It recognizes the vital role remote healthcare has played, especially for millions of Medicare users. The bill strongly urges Congress to make permanent the expanded telehealth access rules currently set to expire in September 2025.

This bill primarily revises and updates Title 51 of the U.S. Code, which governs national and commercial space programs, by reorganizing chapters and making technical amendments. Crucially, this restatement is intended only to clarify and update the presentation of existing law, not to change its meaning or legal effect. The legislation also introduces new requirements regarding NASA funding documentation, facility planning, counterfeit parts, and the development of the Space Launch System and human exploration roadmaps. Finally, it repeals outdated statutory language while ensuring existing rights, penalties, and legal proceedings remain valid under the old framework during the transition.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that China should no longer be classified as a "Developing Nation" by the United Nations. The House believes that China's significant global economic status warrants a change in this long-standing designation. This action seeks to align China's international classification with its current economic reality.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives to establish September as National African Immigrant Heritage Month. The designation aims to celebrate the significant and diverse contributions of Americans of African immigrant heritage to the United States. This recognition seeks to highlight their achievements and promote awareness of their vital role in enriching American history and culture.

The Halting Online Nonconsensual Offenses in the Ranks Act (HONOR Act) updates the Uniform Code of Military Justice to specifically prohibit the wrongful broadcast or distribution of intimate visual images, including deepfakes, by service members. This section clarifies the conditions under which sharing authentic or digitally forged intimate images of adults or minors constitutes an offense, focusing on lack of consent and intent to harm. The Act also establishes specific exceptions for law enforcement, legal proceedings, and educational purposes, while strictly defining consent.

This bill, the Promoting American Competition in Aquaculture Research Act, reauthorizes critical federal aquaculture assistance programs with dedicated funding set through Fiscal Year 2030. It also updates the administrative rules for these awards by clarifying how indirect (overhead) costs are calculated. The legislation ensures continued support for American aquaculture research and competitiveness.

This resolution officially supports designating the week of September 8 through September 12, 2025, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week." It highlights the widespread and costly impact of malnutrition across all demographics, particularly among vulnerable populations. The bill recognizes the vital work of nutrition professionals and existing federal programs while encouraging better screening and early intervention to improve health outcomes.

The Home Health Stabilization Act of 2025 aims to ensure continued access to Medicare home health services by pausing automatic payment reductions scheduled for 2026 and 2027. This is achieved by mandating a positive adjustment to the standard payment rate to fully offset proposed cuts. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that these temporary payment increases will not negatively impact future rate calculations for providers.

The Comprehensive NASA Reporting Act of 2025 standardizes how NASA submits official documents and reports to Congress. This bill mandates that key oversight committees receive all required reports within 10 days of their submission elsewhere. Furthermore, it requires NASA to promptly report any new international space agreements to relevant Senate and House committees.

This resolution expresses support for designating September 9, 2025, as "National Firearm Suicide Prevention Day." The goal is to raise awareness about the growing crisis of firearm suicides across the United States. It emphasizes that safe and secure firearm storage is a critical component of suicide prevention efforts. The resolution encourages professionals to discuss gun safety and suicide prevention with their patients.

The Children Harmed by AI Technology (CHAT) Act mandates strict age verification and parental consent for minors accessing companion AI chatbots, which are defined as AI designed for emotional support. Covered entities must monitor these chats for suicidal ideation and sexually explicit content, immediately notifying parents and providing crisis resources when necessary. Furthermore, companies must clearly disclose to users that they are interacting with an AI, not a human, at the start of and periodically during every chat session.

The Contaminated Wells Relocation Act authorizes NASA to enter into an agreement with the Town of Chincoteague, Virginia, to help fund the relocation of drinking water wells currently situated on NASA-managed land. This agreement allows NASA to reimburse the town for costs associated with planning and establishing replacement wells on Chincoteague-controlled property. The final agreement must detail the relocation plan, new well locations, and estimated costs, and must be submitted to Congress within 18 months of enactment.

This bill amends the user fee system for Over-the-Counter (OTC) monograph drugs, establishing new fee collection schedules and revenue targets for the FDA for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. It updates definitions related to OTC monograph changes and extends the authorization for related programs and reporting requirements through 2030. The legislation ensures that collected fees are dedicated to funding OTC monograph drug activities.

The STOP Act 2.0 strengthens security measures for international mail by imposing new criminal penalties for fraudulently misrepresenting a package's country of origin during customs reporting. It also ends future exemptions for countries failing to transmit 100% advance electronic shipping data and mandates detailed annual reports on compliance and enforcement efforts. Furthermore, the bill promotes public-private partnerships and enhanced training to combat the trafficking of synthetic opioids through the mail system.

The Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act extends crucial federal programs aimed at combating vector-borne diseases like those carried by ticks. This legislation reauthorizes funding and support for national strategies, regional centers, and local health departments through 2030. It also updates the composition of the advisory group overseeing the national strategy.

The Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 extends critical funding for rural health programs through 2030. This legislation ensures that grant money for rural health outreach and network development is specifically targeted to meet the needs of underserved populations. Furthermore, it mandates that residents in these rural areas must be actively involved in the planning and operation of the programs receiving these funds.

The Nationwide Right To Unionize Act seeks to strengthen union organizing rights across the country. It achieves this by repealing the section of federal law that currently allows state "right-to-work" laws to override federal labor protections. This change effectively removes the federal permission for states to enforce laws prohibiting mandatory union membership or fee payment as a condition of employment.