Legislation

The Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act of 2025 aims to ensure continuous healthcare coverage for National Guard and Reserve members who are also federal employees. This bill removes the current restriction preventing these service members from enrolling in TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) if they are eligible for the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program. By allowing earlier enrollment in TRS starting January 1, 2026, the Act seeks to eliminate potential healthcare gaps during mobilization.

The Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2025 clarifies that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires all websites and applications used by covered entities to be accessible to people with disabilities. This legislation directs federal agencies to establish and regularly update specific digital accessibility standards for businesses, government entities, and employers. Ultimately, the Act aims to eliminate online discrimination by providing clear rules, technical assistance, and enforcement mechanisms, including the right for individuals to sue directly for non-compliance.

The Forest Conservation Easement Program Act of 2025 establishes a new federal program to protect and restore private and Tribal forest lands through conservation easements. This program offers two types of easements—Forest Land and Forest Reserve—with federal cost-share assistance available to eligible entities and landowners, prioritizing working forests and species recovery. The Act also allocates $100 million annually for this new program from 2026 through 2030 while simultaneously repealing the existing Healthy Forests Reserve Program, ensuring existing contracts remain honored. Finally, Congress stipulates that the costs associated with implementing this Act must be offset by savings or new revenue.

The Students Bill of Rights Act of 2025 establishes new federal protections for free speech and association at federally funded public colleges and universities. This bill sets clear, objective standards for student group recognition, the allocation of student activity funds, and the assessment of security fees for events. It grants students the right to sue institutions that violate these rights and outlines penalties, including the potential loss of federal funding, for non-compliance.

The Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act of 2025 aims to establish comprehensive, evidence-based, and culturally responsive sex education and health services for young people aged 10 to 29. The bill creates competitive grant programs to fund sex education in K-12 schools and higher education, support educator training, and improve access to youth-friendly sexual health services, especially for underserved communities. It explicitly mandates that all funded programs must be medically accurate, inclusive of all identities, and centered on principles of consent and reproductive justice. The Act authorizes $100 million annually and repeals prior funding streams dedicated to abstinence-only education.

The Flight Education Access Act increases federal student loan limits specifically for students enrolled in eligible undergraduate flight training programs that meet FAA Part 141 requirements. This legislation also mandates new disclosure requirements for schools regarding loan terms and establishes performance tracking for these programs. Finally, the Act directs the GAO to report on the implementation and impact of these changes within two years.

This bill prohibits graduate medical schools from receiving federal funding or participating in federal student loan programs unless they certify they do not mandate adherence to specific diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) tenets. This certification bans forcing faculty, staff, or students to pledge beliefs regarding inherent group status or collective guilt, and prevents the establishment of offices that compel such adherence. Furthermore, accrediting agencies cannot require medical programs to adopt policies conflicting with these restrictions to maintain accreditation.

The Social Security Enhancement and Protection Act of 2025 aims to strengthen the Social Security system through several key changes. It increases the minimum benefit for long-term, low-earning workers and introduces a new bonus payment for long-term beneficiaries. The bill also extends student benefits until age 26 and modifies the taxation of high earners above the current contribution cap. Finally, it increases the OASDI employment tax rate starting in 2026.

The Preparing for the Future Act establishes a new federal grant program to support students pursuing degrees to become school psychologists. Eligible students can receive up to $8,000 annually, provided they maintain strong academic standing and commit to serving full-time in high-need schools for four years after graduation. Failure to complete this service obligation will convert the grant funding into a repayable federal loan with accrued interest. This initiative aims to increase the number of qualified school psychologists in underserved educational settings.

The Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of 2025 significantly lowers the standard of proof required for employment discrimination claims under major federal laws like the ADEA, Title VII, and the ADA. It establishes that an illegal factor only needs to be a "motivating factor" in an employer's decision, rather than the sole cause. While this makes it easier to prove discrimination, remedies like damages are limited if the employer can prove they would have made the same decision regardless. These new standards apply immediately to all pending claims upon enactment.

The Racehorse Health and Safety Act of 2025 creates a mandatory national organization, the Racehorse Health and Safety Organization (RHSO), to standardize health, safety, and medication rules across participating states. This body will establish uniform, science-based regulations for medication control and racetrack safety, enforced through a comprehensive disciplinary framework. The legislation also mandates the creation of expert committees to continuously update these standards for specific horse breeds. Participation requires states to adopt specific anti-deceptive sales laws and adhere to the RHSO's overriding rules.

The Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act of 2025 permanently establishes a 7-year recovery period for the depreciation of motorsports entertainment complexes. This legislation allows owners and operators of these facilities to continue writing off building costs significantly faster than standard commercial property. By removing the previous expiration date, the bill ensures long-term tax predictability for the motorsports industry.

The End Price Gouging for Medications Act requires the Secretary of HHS to establish annual reference prices for prescription drugs based on international pricing benchmarks. These reference prices will cap the retail list price for beneficiaries of major federal health programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Furthermore, this pricing structure must be extended to all consumers, including those with private insurance or who are uninsured. Manufacturers who violate these price caps face significant civil penalties, with collected funds directed to the NIH for drug research and development.

The RTCP Revitalization Act aims to strengthen support for geographically disadvantaged farmers and ranchers through the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). This bill removes existing payment caps for eligible recipients when funding is sufficient to cover all applications. Furthermore, it establishes mandatory, increasing funding levels for this program starting in fiscal year 2026 through 2031 and beyond.

This Joint Resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to formally disapprove and nullify an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule. The rejected rule concerned the reclassification of major sources of pollution as area sources under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act. Consequently, the EPA's December 29, 2023, final rule will have no legal effect.

The Farmer to Farmer Education Act of 2025 amends existing law to prioritize and fund the creation and support of farmer-to-farmer networks for technical assistance. This initiative aims to connect farmers with peer mentorship and learning sessions focused on adopting science-based conservation methods. The Secretary of Agriculture can award funds to various eligible groups, with a focus on those serving historically underserved farmers.

The Ending Administrative Garnishment Act of 2025 temporarily halts the government's ability to garnish wages for certain student loans until new systems for error correction and tracking are certified by the Secretary of Education. If the required fixes are not implemented, the garnishment program will cease entirely. Furthermore, the bill establishes strict rules for employers and mandates double repayment for any wrongfully garnished funds. Finally, it prohibits garnishment for loans outstanding for more than 10 years.

The Nuclear Ecosystem Drone Defense (NEDD) Act of 2025 grants the Secretary of Energy new authority to procure and operate certain foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems otherwise restricted by law. This allows the Department of Energy (DOE) to acquire necessary drones from flagged foreign entities under specific exemptions. Additionally, the bill expands the Secretary's authority to protect sensitive nuclear assets from drone threats.

The Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act directs the FAA to establish new rules within one year to allow civil supersonic flight over U.S. airspace. This authorization is strictly conditioned on the aircraft being operated in a manner that prevents any sonic boom from reaching the ground. The goal is to safely reintroduce faster-than-sound commercial travel domestically.

The ASSIST Act of 2025 clarifies that medically necessary automobile adaptations for veterans, such as ramps and specialized seating, must be included in the Department of Veterans Affairs' definition of medical services. This ensures veterans receive necessary support for safe transportation related to service-connected disabilities. Additionally, the bill extends the expiration date for certain limits on veteran pension payments from late 2031 to September 30, 2032.