Legislation

The Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act establishes a new federal program dedicated to improving the identification, plugging, and environmental remediation of abandoned oil and gas wells. This initiative will fund research to develop cheaper, more effective sealing technologies and better methods for locating undocumented wells. The goal is to reduce environmental harm, including methane leakage and groundwater contamination, through advanced research and development through fiscal year 2030.

This Act officially establishes **National Rosie the Riveter Day** to honor the over six million American women who joined the workforce during World War II. The President is required to issue an annual proclamation recognizing their crucial contributions despite facing discrimination. This new observance day will be held annually on March 21st during Women's History Month to inspire future generations.

The Farewell to Foam Act of 2025 bans the sale and distribution of expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam) food service ware, coolers, and loose-fill packaging starting January 1, 2028. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator is tasked with defining terms and enforcing the ban, issuing written warnings for initial violations followed by escalating fines for repeat offenses. The law also grants the Administrator the authority to establish necessary regulations and allows states to take over enforcement duties under specific conditions.

The Supporting Rural Veterans Access to Healthcare Services Act extends and modifies the Department of Veterans Affairs' transportation grant program through fiscal year 2029. This legislation expands eligibility for grants to include Tribal and Native Hawaiian organizations. It also allows certain remote counties to receive increased funding beyond the standard maximum grant amount.

The Child Care Availability and Affordability Act aims to lower childcare costs for families and incentivize employers to offer benefits. It significantly expands the employer tax credit for providing childcare and increases the tax-free exclusion amount for employee Dependent Care Assistance Programs (DCAPs). Furthermore, the bill introduces a new, refundable tax credit for working families based on their household and dependent care expenses.

The Genomic Data Protection Act establishes clear privacy rights for consumers using direct-to-consumer (DTC) genomic testing services. This legislation grants individuals the power to access, delete, or request the destruction of their genetic data and physical biological samples. DTC companies must clearly notify consumers of these rights and adhere to a strict 30-day deadline for fulfilling deletion requests. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is tasked with enforcing these new consumer protections.

The Preventing Child Labor Exploitation in Federal Contracting Act aims to strengthen accountability by requiring federal contractors and subcontractors to certify annually that they have not violated child labor laws. The bill increases civil penalties for child labor violations, mandates training for relevant federal staff, and requires the GAO to study contractor compliance. Companies found in violation and failing to implement corrective actions may be suspended from receiving federal contracts for at least four years.

The Scientific EXPERT Act of 2025 establishes a formal process for externally led, science-focused drug development meetings (ELSFDD) aimed at accelerating treatments for rare diseases. These meetings will bring together researchers, patient groups, and industry experts to resolve complex scientific hurdles in drug development and trial design. An independent Foundation will organize these sessions, and the FDA must participate and publicly report on how the resulting scientific input influences final drug approval decisions.

The Falun Gong Protection Act establishes a firm U.S. policy to cease cooperation with China on organ transplantation until the practice ends. This bill mandates sanctions, including asset freezes and travel bans, against foreign individuals knowingly involved in forced organ harvesting in China. Furthermore, it requires a comprehensive government report detailing China's transplant practices and an atrocity determination regarding the persecution of Falun Gong.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 901 West Main Street in Radford, Virginia, as the "Richard H. Poff Post Office Building." The legislation ensures that all official records and documents are updated to reflect this new designation.

This Act mandates the creation of a comprehensive U.S. strategy to significantly boost American exports of goods and services to Africa and Latin America/the Caribbean by 200 percent within ten years. The President must develop this plan in consultation with various government bodies and private sector groups, submitting the final strategy within 200 days of enactment. The bill also establishes dedicated Export Strategy Coordinators and requires joint trade missions to these regions to ensure successful implementation and job creation.

The Michael Lecik Military Firefighters Protection Act aims to ease the process for military veterans who served as firefighters to receive VA disability benefits for certain illnesses. This bill establishes a presumption of service connection for specific heart and various cancers if the veteran served five or more years in a firefighting role. If the qualifying illness is rated at 10% or more disabling and manifests within 15 years of service separation, the VA must presume it is service-connected.

The End Tobacco Loopholes Act dramatically increases federal excise taxes across nearly all tobacco products to establish standardized, higher rates, including doubling the tax on cigarettes. This legislation introduces a new excise tax specifically targeting nicotine used in vaping products, treating it similarly to cigarette taxation. Furthermore, the bill mandates annual automatic tax adjustments based on the cost of living starting in 2026. Finally, it imposes a floor stocks tax on existing inventory when the new rates take effect.

This Act, the Hershel ‘Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act, designates a specific location for the National Medal of Honor Monument in Washington D.C. It overrides standard placement rules to ensure the monument is situated within the "Reserve." This action supports the immediate honoring of Medal of Honor recipients, whose numbers are rapidly declining.

The INNOVATE Act is a comprehensive bill designed to significantly reform the SBIR and STTR programs to boost small business innovation, particularly in national security technologies. It increases funding for university partnerships, establishes high-stakes fast-tracking for critical defense technologies, and introduces new limits and entry pathways to broaden participation across America. Furthermore, the legislation tightens security reviews to protect American innovation from foreign risk while streamlining administrative processes for applicants.

The Child Care Workforce Act establishes a pilot program to address child care shortages by providing federal grants to States, Tribes, and Tribal organizations. These funds are specifically designated to supplement the wages of eligible child care workers to improve recruitment, retention, and overall service quality. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will oversee the program, evaluate its impact on staffing and access to care, and report findings to Congress.

The HOPE for Homeownership Act imposes new federal excise taxes on large investment entities, such as hedge funds, that own excess single-family residences. These taxes apply both at the time of purchase and annually based on the number of homes owned above a set limit. Furthermore, taxpayers subject to these new taxes are disallowed from claiming mortgage interest deductions or depreciation on those residential properties. The goal is to discourage large-scale corporate ownership of single-family homes.

The Intergovernmental Critical Minerals Task Force Act establishes a new presidential task force to address the national security risks posed by U.S. dependence on foreign adversaries, particularly China, for critical minerals. This body is charged with coordinating federal, state, and tribal efforts to secure domestic supply chains through increased mining, processing, and recycling. The Task Force must deliver comprehensive recommendations to Congress on reducing foreign reliance and strengthening domestic capacity within two years.

The Family Building FEHB Fairness Act mandates that Federal Employee Health Benefit (FEHB) plans must cover a comprehensive range of fertility treatments. This coverage includes services such as egg and sperm preservation, various forms of assisted insemination, in vitro fertilization (IVF), and related medications and donor services. This expansion of benefits aims to provide essential reproductive healthcare access for federal employees and their families.

The Farmers Freedom Act of 2025 amends the definition of "navigable waters" under federal pollution control laws. This bill specifically excludes "prior converted cropland"—farmland drained before 1985—from this definition, limiting federal jurisdiction over these agricultural areas. The Act also clarifies related terms like "abandoned" and "agricultural purpose" in this context.