Legislation

The Secret Ballot Protection Act mandates that union recognition for collective bargaining must occur only through a secret ballot election overseen by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). This legislation aims to ensure employees freely choose their representation without employer coercion or alternative recognition methods, like card checks. The NLRB is required to update all existing regulations within six months to align with these new election standards. Existing union recognition agreements are exempt from these new requirements.

The No Cuts to Public Schools Act ensures that critical federal education programs, including IDEA and key ESEA titles, maintain their funding levels from Fiscal Year 2024 through 2027. If annual appropriations bills result in a reduction for any of these designated programs, the Treasury must automatically provide the necessary funds to cover the shortfall. This legislation guarantees stability for essential educational services without counting against standard budgetary scorekeeping rules.

The Digital Integrity in Democracy Act removes Section 230 immunity for large social media platforms that intentionally or knowingly host false information regarding election administration logistics. This legislation establishes a strict timeline for platforms to review and remove such objectively false content upon receiving a complete complaint. Failure to comply with these removal requirements subjects platforms to significant financial penalties enforceable by the Attorney General, State officials, or affected candidates. The Act specifically excludes content attacking political candidates or parties from this definition.

The Pay Our Coast Guard Act ensures that Coast Guard members receive equitable pay and benefits compared to other Armed Forces. Crucially, it establishes automatic appropriations to continue paying active and essential civilian personnel during a funding lapse that specifically affects only the Coast Guard while the Department of Defense remains funded. This measure guarantees essential operational continuity and support for service members and their families during such shutdowns.

This bill authorizes the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative to enhance citizen safety and strengthen the rule of law in designated Caribbean nations through 2029. The program focuses on combating organized crime, improving law enforcement capabilities, and promoting economic opportunities for at-risk youth. It also establishes a five-year strategy to increase regional resilience and response capabilities against natural disasters. The Secretary of State and USAID Administrator are required to submit detailed implementation and progress reports to Congress annually.

This Act establishes a new Office within the State Department, led by a Special Envoy, dedicated to monitoring and combating international Islamophobia. It mandates that the State Department specifically track and report on acts of Islamophobia and anti-Muslim incitement in its annual human rights and religious freedom reports. The goal is to systematically address and document prejudice and violence targeting Muslims abroad.

The Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2025 extends federal funding for the Lifespan Respite Care Program through fiscal year 2030. This legislation ensures continued support for caregivers by reauthorizing the program for an additional five years. Additionally, it slightly broadens the definition of "family caregiver" to include any unpaid individual providing care.

The Safeguarding Honest Speech Act prohibits the use of federal funds to compel employees or contractors to use preferred pronouns that do not align with biological sex or to use names other than a person's legal name. Individuals forced to comply with such mandates can notify their agency and, if unsatisfied with the response, sue the responsible federal department. Successful plaintiffs may receive damages, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees.

The Telehealth Coverage Act of 2025 aims to permanently expand access to telehealth services under Medicare by making temporary flexibilities permanent, including coverage for audio-only services and removing certain in-person visit requirements. The bill also extends flexibilities for hospital-at-home care and establishes new requirements for language access and documentation for remote services, such as hospice recertification. Furthermore, it expands access to virtual programs for diabetes prevention and mandates education for providers on screening for medication-induced movement disorders via telehealth.

The Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025 significantly expands Medicare coverage to include comprehensive dental, vision, and hearing services starting in 2026. This legislation outlines specific payment schedules, frequency limits, and coverage percentages for routine exams, procedures, eyeglasses, contact lenses, and hearing aids. Furthermore, the bill mandates the inclusion of an oral health professional on the United States Preventive Services Task Force.

The Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act transitions TSA personnel to standard federal employment rules under Title 5 of the U.S. Code by a set date no later than December 31, 2025. This mandates the freezing of current personnel policies during the transition while protecting current employee pay and benefits. The bill also requires extensive reviews by the Comptroller General on hiring, diversity, and workplace safety, and mandates consultation with employee representatives regarding labor relations. Finally, it ensures that screening agents retain collective bargaining rights and addresses specific concerns for Federal Air Marshals.

The Emerging Digital Identity Ecosystem Report Act of 2025 mandates that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) deliver a comprehensive report to Congress within 180 days. This report must analyze current and emerging digital identity systems within the transportation sector, detailing their benefits, risks, and impact on homeland security. The TSA is also required to incorporate input from various governmental and private stakeholders in its findings.

The Sanctuary City Accountability Act establishes a new private right of action allowing U.S. citizens to sue local governments defined as "sanctuary jurisdictions" for crimes committed against them by undocumented aliens. This allows citizens to seek injunctive relief or compensatory damages in federal court if local policies obstruct federal immigration enforcement. A local government is protected from these lawsuits if its actions are mandated by state law.

This resolution officially recognizes and celebrates the 100th anniversary of radio station WOWO, acknowledging its long history of broadcasting excellence since 1925. Congress commends the station for its significant role in informing communities, evolving through various eras of media, and serving as a reliable source of news and conservative viewpoints. The bill honors WOWO's deep connection to the heartland, symbolized by its nickname, "The Voice of a Thousand Main Streets."

The GIFT Act of 2025 prohibits hospitals and other medical facilities from considering an individual's vaccination status when determining eligibility for organ transplants. This legislation amends the Social Security Act to ensure that vaccination history does not factor into organ allocation decisions. The goal is to guarantee fairness in the transplant process for all patients.

The Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act updates Medicare rules to explicitly include the need for occupational therapy as a valid basis for qualifying for home health services under both Part A and Part B. This change ensures that occupational therapy is treated equally alongside physical and speech therapy when determining eligibility for in-home care. These new provisions will take effect for services provided on or after January 1, 2026.

The Feed Our Families Act of 2025 ensures the continuity of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the initial phase of a government shutdown. This bill automatically reserves necessary funding to operate SNAP for the first 90 days following a lapse in appropriations at the start of a fiscal year. These funds are held in reserve and released only as needed to maintain essential program services.

The Reduction of Excess Business Holding Accrual Act modifies how private foundations calculate their "excess business holdings" for tax purposes following specific employee stock buybacks. This bill allows a foundation's ownership percentage to disregard certain voting stock repurchased by a business from an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) if the foundation's total ownership remains below 49%. This provision aims to provide relief for foundations involved in these specific employee stock distribution transactions, provided certain conditions regarding the stock's disposition and the ESOP's age are met.

This resolution formally recognizes the significant and persistent wage gap between men and women in the United States, highlighting statistics that show women earn substantially less. It serves as a strong public statement reaffirming Congress's commitment to achieving pay equity. The measure does not enact new laws but emphasizes the economic harm caused by unequal pay for women and their families.

This bill establishes the specific spending limits for House of Representatives committees for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress. It details authorized budgets for the full Congress, as well as separate, strict caps for the first and second sessions. Furthermore, the legislation creates a \$4 million reserve fund for unanticipated committee expenses and grants the Committee on House Administration authority to manage regulations and adjust certain funding levels.