Legislation

This bill, the Bipartisan Healthcare Optimization, Protection, and Extension (HOPE) Act, modifies premium tax credit rules for health insurance coverage through 2027 and significantly strengthens consumer protections against fraudulent enrollment practices by agents and brokers. It establishes new civil and criminal penalties for providing false enrollment information and mandates verification processes to ensure consumer consent and accurate coverage. The legislation also extends the 2026 open enrollment period and requires Exchanges to notify individuals of their premium tax credit value before enrollment.

This resolution expresses support for designating November as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Awareness Month. The observance aims to increase public understanding of this rare and debilitating chronic pain condition. Furthermore, it encourages improved diagnosis, advances in research, and the development of new treatments for those affected.

This resolution officially recognizes November 2025 as National Family Caregivers Month to honor the vital, unpaid contributions of the 63 million family caregivers across the nation. It acknowledges the significant financial, physical, and emotional burdens these individuals face while supporting loved ones. Furthermore, the bill encourages federal agencies and the private sector to implement strategies and invest in policies that provide essential support, such as paid leave and tax credits, for these caregivers.

This Act addresses the unjust detention of U.S. nationals and their family members by the People's Republic of China. It mandates the development of a diplomatic action plan by the Secretary of State to secure releases and hold accountable Chinese officials responsible for these detentions. Furthermore, the bill calls for increased reporting to Congress and outlines specific policy actions to condemn China's use of detention and exit bans as leverage.

This House Resolution expresses the sense of Congress in support of the rights of youth currently or formerly in the foster care system. It highlights concerning statistics regarding educational attainment and maltreatment within the system. The resolution affirms that foster youth should have specific rights, including access to education, necessary healthcare, and protection from abuse.

The Combatting International Drug Trafficking and Human Smuggling Partnership Act of 2025 enhances the ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to conduct joint operations with foreign governments. This allows CBP personnel to support efforts abroad focused on deterring drug and human smuggling, as well as other security threats. The bill also grants the Secretary authority to pay claims for damages arising from these foreign CBP operations for a limited time.

This bill, the Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025, amends current law to ensure that public institutions of higher learning charge members of the Selected Reserve the in-state tuition rate when using their educational assistance benefits. If a school fails to provide this in-state tuition rate for those using the Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606), the Department of Veterans Affairs will disapprove courses offered under that program. These changes take effect for academic periods beginning on or after August 1, 2026.

The Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025 ensures that veterans whose benefits are misused by a fiduciary will have those funds promptly reissued by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill mandates the VA to make a good faith effort to recover the misused funds from the fiduciary after reimbursing the veteran. Furthermore, it establishes procedures for payment if the veteran dies before reimbursement and requires the VA to assess potential negligence in benefit oversight.

This resolution expresses the deepest condolences of the House of Representatives to the families and loved ones of the victims of the UPS Airlines flight 2976 crash. It specifically honors the fourteen individuals who lost their lives in the tragic accident. Furthermore, the resolution commends the heroic and selfless actions of the numerous first responders and emergency personnel who assisted at the scene.

The Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025 mandates a periodic review of the automatic maximum coverage amounts for Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and Veterans Group Life Insurance (VGLI). This review, conducted every five years starting in 2026, will compare the current coverage limit against an inflation-adjusted amount based on the Consumer Price Index. The results will be submitted to Congress to inform potential adjustments to life insurance benefits.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility in Moab, Utah, as the "2nd Lieutenant Mitchell Williams Post Office." It ensures that all official records and documents will now use this new name for the location at 50 East 100 North.

This Act amends the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to streamline requirements for existing loans and establish a new, tiered cancellation schedule for newer Federal Direct Loans. Borrowers employed in public service will now receive partial loan cancellation after making 24, 48, 72, and 96 qualifying payments. Full cancellation of the remaining balance is granted after 120 qualifying payments, and the bill also simplifies the employment certification process and cancels accrued interest.

This resolution honors Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy murdered in a hate crime in Illinois. It condemns all forms of hate-motivated violence based on ethnicity or religion and recognizes the contributions of the Palestinian community. Furthermore, the resolution affirms the right of all children to live free from discrimination and calls for officials and the media to avoid dehumanizing language.

This bill expresses the disapproval of Congress regarding a specific rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management concerning the Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, this measure ensures that the BLM's submitted rule will have no legal force or effect.

This joint resolution requests the Secretary of the Interior to authorize unique, one-time displays on the National Mall and the Washington Monument between December 31, 2025, and January 5, 2026. The bill specifically mandates special illumination and projection of historical content onto the Washington Monument to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary. It also authorizes the Secretary to coordinate these commemorative events with the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission.

This resolution officially commends Delta State University for celebrating 100 years of service to Mississippi and the United States. It recognizes the university's significant history, academic achievements, cultural contributions, and athletic success since its founding in 1924. The Senate directs that an enrolled copy of this commendation be sent to key university officials.

This Concurrent Resolution formally denounces the ideology of socialism based on its historical outcomes. It asserts that socialist principles have consistently led to totalitarian regimes, mass atrocities, and economic collapse worldwide. The resolution contrasts these failures with the founding principles of the United States, concluding with a statement opposing the implementation of socialist policies domestically.

This bill facilitates an exchange of federal land in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, between the Department of the Interior (DOI) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Approximately 25 acres will transfer from DOI to CBP for use by its Advanced Training Center, while about 71.51 acres will transfer from CBP back to DOI for inclusion in the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. The transfers require no monetary compensation, and any land no longer needed by CBP must revert to the National Park Service.

This Senate resolution commemorates the 93rd anniversary of the Holodomor, the devastating Ukrainian famine of 1932-1933, linking it to current events. It expresses the Senate's condemnation of Russia's brutal, unprovoked war against Ukraine, which threatens the Ukrainian people's existence. Furthermore, the resolution highlights how Russia's actions are exacerbating global hunger by weaponizing food supplies. The Senate calls for Russia to cease attacks, withdraw troops, and respect Ukraine's sovereignty.

This joint resolution authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to arrange unique, one-time displays on the National Mall and the Washington Monument to celebrate the United States Semiquincentennial. It specifically mandates the nightly illumination of the Washington Monument from December 31, 2025, through July 4, 2026. Additionally, it permits special visual displays, including projections, on the Monument for five nights between December 31, 2025, and January 5, 2026. All associated costs must be covered by existing National Park System funds.