Legislation

The "Strengthening Rural Cooperatives and Communities Act" reauthorizes and amends the Rural Cooperative Development Grant program. It prioritizes assistance to underserved communities and requires more thorough reporting and analysis of the program's impact. The act extends the program's authorization through 2029.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to shield small businesses (under 500 employees) from unemployment insurance premium hikes. These increases typically occur when states fail to repay federal advances. The amendment ensures that a specific provision causing credit reductions will not apply to these small businesses, offering them financial relief. This change takes effect for taxable years beginning after the bill's enactment.

The "International Nuclear Energy Financing Act of 2025" aims to promote nuclear energy by directing the Secretary of the Treasury to advocate for the removal of prohibitions on financial and technical assistance for nuclear energy generation and distribution at international development banks. It also seeks to establish "Nuclear Energy Assistance Trust Funds" to provide financial and technical support for nuclear energy projects in borrowing countries, ensuring competitive financing and adherence to U.S. or allied standards. The Act requires annual reporting on these efforts and will terminate 10 years after enactment.

This resolution requests the President to provide the House of Representatives with information regarding the Social Security Administration's operations after January 20, 2025. The request includes details on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to the Social Security Administration, compliance with specific Executive Orders, call and visitor statistics, office closures, and staff reductions. The President is required to furnish the requested documents and information within 14 days of the resolution's adoption.

The Veterans SPORT Act ensures that eligible veterans receive adaptive prosthetics and terminal devices for sports and recreational activities as part of their medical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. This bill expands the scope of covered medical services to enhance veterans' access to prosthetics necessary for an active lifestyle.

This bill affirms the House of Representatives' belief that every person has the right to emergency health care, including abortion care. It argues that abortion restrictions endanger lives, force doctors to make impossible choices, and disproportionately harm people of color, low-income individuals, and LGBTQI individuals. The bill emphasizes that delays in emergency care due to abortion bans can lead to life-threatening situations and that everyone, including pregnant individuals, should have access to necessary medical care without discrimination.

The "10 Percent Credit Card Interest Rate Cap Act" caps credit card interest rates at 10%, encompassing all finance charges, and restricts additional fees. Violators will forfeit interest, and consumers can recover overpayments through legal action. States can enact stricter consumer protections, and the provisions will sunset on January 1, 2031.

The "No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act of 2025" amends immigration law to deny entry and immigration benefits to individuals involved in the Hamas attacks against Israel beginning on October 7, 2023. It deems these individuals inadmissible to the U.S. and ineligible for immigration relief. The Act also mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide an annual report to Congress regarding the number of individuals found inadmissible or removable due to their participation in Hamas terrorism against Israel.

The Preserving Presidential Management Authority Act allows the President, via an agency head, to terminate collective bargaining agreement provisions upon taking office, ensuring presidential directives supersede conflicting agreements. This authority is limited to incoming Presidents, not incumbents. The agency head is required to notify the exclusive representative of the termination or conflicting provisions.

The "45Q Repeal Act of 2025" eliminates the carbon oxide sequestration credit (Section 45Q) from the Internal Revenue Code starting in 2026. It also updates related sections of the tax code to reflect this repeal. An amendment to Section 45Y(b)(2)(D) ensures captured carbon dioxide that is securely stored or utilized will not be included in a facility's emissions calculations, and directs the Secretary to establish regulations for secure geological storage of qualified carbon oxide.

The "Defund NPR Act" eliminates all direct and indirect federal funding to National Public Radio (NPR) and any successor organization. It prevents public broadcast stations from using federal funds to pay dues to or acquire programming from NPR. The bill also removes references to NPR in specific sections of the Communications Act of 1934.

The Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act directs the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to research and develop a policy insuring mushroom production or revenue. It requires a report to be submitted to the House and Senate Agriculture Committees within one year, detailing the research results and recommendations.

The "Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2025" eliminates the federal excise tax on indoor tanning services. This bill removes Chapter 49 from the Internal Revenue Code, effectively repealing the tax. The repeal is applicable for services provided after the bill's enactment.

The "Empowering Families in Special Education Act" ensures that parents are informed of their right to include knowledgeable individuals, like service providers, in their child's IEP meetings. This notification must be provided before the first IEP meeting of each school year, empowering families to advocate effectively for their children's special education needs.

This bill aims to raise awareness of the racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer on the Black community. It encourages increased screening, further research, and expanded coverage for at-risk individuals to combat the disproportionately high rates of colorectal cancer and death among Black Americans. The bill also urges further research into why young adults are increasingly contracting and dying from colorectal cancer.

The "Promptly Ending Political Prosecutions and Executive Retaliation Act of 2025" modifies the process for removing legal actions involving federal officials to a different jurisdiction, especially concerning the President, Vice President, and former holders of those offices. It establishes a clearer path for federal officials to claim immunity from state charges in federal court, presuming immunity unless proven otherwise by clear and convincing evidence. The Act also restricts the evidence courts can consider when determining immunity and ensures legal representation for federal officials in these cases. These changes apply retroactively to ongoing cases and those initiated after the Act's enactment.

The Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act of 2025 extends duty-free treatment for certain apparel articles imported from Haiti to the United States until September 30, 2035, under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act. It clarifies the applicable percentage for preferential treatment and restores eligibility for specific articles that previously lost it due to revisions in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The Act aims to promote economic growth in Haiti through trade preferences.

This bill expresses support for a NICU Baby's Bill of Rights, advocating for family-centered care in neonatal intensive care units. It emphasizes informed consent, parental involvement in care decisions, and access to mental health support for NICU families. The bill encourages hospitals to integrate family advocates in policy development and provide comprehensive discharge planning.

The "Do No Harm Act" amends the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 to ensure religious freedom is not used to justify discrimination or harm. It clarifies that the Act does not override federal laws protecting against discrimination, ensuring equal opportunity, or safeguarding access to healthcare and other essential services. This amendment confirms that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act applies only when the government is a party in a judicial proceeding.

The Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, eliminating the overtime pay exemption for certain motor carrier employees. This change ensures that these employees are entitled to overtime pay, promoting fair compensation for their work.