Legislation

The Rural Broadband Modernization Act updates federal support for building high-speed internet infrastructure in underserved rural areas. It establishes new minimum buildout requirements of 100 Mbps symmetrical speed and prioritizes funding for the most unserved communities. The Act authorizes significant annual appropriations through fiscal year 2030 to provide grants, loans, and loan guarantees for these modernization projects.

The Know Before You Owe Federal Student Loan Act of 2025 aims to increase transparency for student loan borrowers. It requires schools to provide detailed pre-loan counseling comparing estimated payments to income and clearly outlining total debt before a student accepts any federal loan funds. Furthermore, lenders must send quarterly statements to borrowers during non-payment periods, detailing accrued interest and warning about the impact of interest capitalization. This legislation mandates that students actively confirm the exact loan amount they wish to borrow after receiving this comprehensive information.

The Interstate Obscenity Definition Act updates federal law to establish a clear, three-part standard for defining "obscene" visual material transmitted across state lines. This standard requires the material to appeal to an unhealthy interest, depict specific sexual conduct, and lack serious value. The bill also standardizes the definitions of sexual terms used in this context.

The Venezuela TPS Act of 2025 officially designates Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for an initial 18-month period. This allows eligible Venezuelan nationals who have been continuously present in the U.S. since the law's enactment to apply for TPS. The bill also outlines procedures for travel authorization and sets a $360 application fee, with provisions for fee waivers.

The Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2025 establishes a new federal grant program to help law enforcement officers secure childcare during non-traditional hours. Administered by HHS, these competitive grants will fund local agencies to offer subsidies, start new facilities, or cover operational costs for officers. The program requires state agencies to apply and secure matching funds, with a sunset date of September 30, 2030.

The Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act of 2025 aims to address the significant mental health disparities and high suicide rates within Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. The bill mandates the creation of a national behavioral health outreach strategy tailored to the diverse AANHPI population to reduce stigma and increase culturally competent care. Furthermore, it requires comprehensive systematic reviews and reports on the AANHPI youth mental health crisis and strategies to increase the number of AANHPI behavioral health professionals.

The Ending Medicaid Discrimination Against the Most Vulnerable Act modifies the enhanced federal funding structure for Medicaid coverage provided to low-income adults. This bill establishes a gradual phase-out of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) between 2027 and 2034, with the extra funding ending entirely in 2035. Furthermore, the legislation alters the incentives for states that have not yet expanded Medicaid coverage, potentially limiting future enhanced funding for those states if they expand after 2024.

The ELECT Act of 2025 aims to eliminate taxpayer financing for presidential election campaigns. This bill ends the ability for taxpayers to designate income tax payments to the Presidential Election Campaign Fund starting after the 2024 tax year. Furthermore, it terminates the Presidential Election Campaign Fund and the Presidential Primary Matching Payment Account, transferring any remaining balances to the Treasury to reduce the national deficit.

The MIL FMLA Act significantly expands existing family and medical leave protections under the FMLA for military families and veterans. It broadens the definition of covered family relationships to include domestic partners and other close relations when caring for a service member. The bill establishes a new entitlement of up to 26 workweeks of leave for caring for a covered service member or for a service member's own serious service-related injury or illness. These changes also apply to federal civilian employees, updating definitions and leave entitlements within Title 5 of the U.S. Code.

The LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2025 addresses compensation issues for federal law enforcement officers (LEOs) by allowing them to receive full retirement credit for previously capped overtime premium pay, provided they make a required lump-sum payment. The Act also expands eligibility for "availability pay" to several new categories of federal law enforcement personnel. Finally, it provides a non-refundable federal tax credit for officers receiving certain lump-sum payments related to their retirement annuity calculations.

The Women’s and Family Protection Act of 2025 amends federal definitions related to homelessness to explicitly include residents of indigenous, rural, or marginalized communities and clarifies protections for survivors of gender-based violence. The bill also establishes a dedicated set-aside within the Emergency Solutions Grants Program, prioritizing funding for nonprofit organizations that serve high-needs populations like homeless women, children, and victims of trauma. These grants will support operating costs, outpatient services, and housing relocation assistance for vulnerable individuals. Finally, the Act mandates specific reporting requirements and technical assistance focused on trauma-informed care for service providers receiving these funds.

The Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2025 exempts discharges resulting from the use of Forest Service-approved products for fire control and suppression from certain federal water pollution permit requirements. This change streamlines firefighting operations by removing unnecessary permitting hurdles for using approved suppression agents. The Act also includes technical updates to related environmental statutes.

The Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act significantly increases the death gratuity and funeral expense benefits for federal employees who die in the line of duty. This legislation establishes a new, indexed $\$100,000$ death gratuity payment and raises the maximum funeral expense reimbursement to $\$8,800$. The bill also updates payment rules for federal employees serving overseas and makes corresponding adjustments to death gratuities for certain military-related federal service deaths. Finally, it authorizes emergency supplemental appropriations to ensure agencies can cover these increased benefit costs following major disasters or attacks.

The Restroom Access Act of 2025 mandates that certain retail establishments must allow customers with certified medical conditions to use non-public restrooms under specific circumstances. To qualify, the customer must present an official ID card confirming their eligible medical need, and no public restroom must be available. This law aims to provide necessary accommodations for individuals with conditions like Crohn's disease or those requiring ostomy devices.

This bill directs the U.S. Trade Representative to swiftly investigate and report on any South Korean digital trade policies that unfairly target or restrict U.S. businesses. If such discriminatory actions are found, the U.S. is authorized to initiate trade enforcement actions, including WTO complaints or investigations under Section 301. The Act emphasizes the need to enforce fair digital trade practices to strengthen the U.S.-Korea economic partnership.

The Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2025 strictly defines the official government reports that must be used when calculating the monetary costs of greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, the Act prohibits federal agencies from using these social cost estimates in their required cost-benefit analyses for new rules or actions. It also mandates that agencies limit environmental considerations in permitting and rulemaking only to factors explicitly required by existing Acts of Congress. Finally, the bill requires agencies to report to Congress on their past use of these climate cost estimates since 2009.

This resolution officially commends and congratulates the University of Florida men's basketball team for winning the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men's Basketball Championship. It highlights the team's victory over the University of Houston and recognizes the achievements of Coach Todd Golden and standout players like Walter Clayton, Jr. The resolution also celebrates the University of Florida's unique status as the only Division I school to win national titles in both men's basketball and football in the same year. Official copies will be sent to university leadership and the head coach.

This bill officially renames two key locations within the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park to honor Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. Specifically, the Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge and Overlook Park will now bear his name. This change ensures all official records and signage reflect the new designations.

This joint resolution addresses two separate actions regarding foreign military sales. First, it formally blocks a proposed defense article and services sale to the United Arab Emirates. Second, it approves a different, specific sale of non-Major Defense Equipment, spare parts, and support services to the UAE, as detailed in Transmittal No. 2525.

This resolution officially designates May 2025 as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month to honor those affected by brain tumors. It highlights the serious impact of these tumors, which are the leading cause of cancer death in children. The designation aims to increase public awareness, support ongoing research efforts, and encourage collaboration to find better treatments and improve survival rates.