Legislation

The CAT Act of 2025 aims to increase transparency and due process for healthcare providers facing Medicare payment suspensions due to fraud allegations. It mandates that CMS provide detailed information about allegations before suspending payments and establishes strict time limits for investigations. The bill also requires the creation of an independent appeals process for providers challenging these suspensions.

The Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act aims to expand protections for part-time and temporary workers. It eliminates the hours-of-service requirement for FMLA leave, making eligibility based only on 90 days of employment. Furthermore, the bill prohibits discrimination against these workers regarding pay, scheduling, and benefits compared to their full-time counterparts. It also mandates that employers must offer available hours to existing employees before hiring new staff.

The SAFE Services Act establishes a clear preference for awarding Department of Defense contracts for professional services to qualified United States companies. This legislation requires the Department of Defense to update its acquisition rules to prioritize domestic firms unless an urgent operational need or lack of domestic capability necessitates a waiver. The goal is to secure American expertise in critical areas like engineering, legal, and financial consulting.

This bill establishes the Calumet National Heritage Area across parts of Indiana and Illinois, recognizing its unique blend of industrial history, cultural diversity, and significant natural resources. It designates the Calumet Heritage Partnership as the local entity responsible for developing and implementing a management plan for the area. The designation aims to conserve, restore, and promote the region's nationally distinctive landscape for residents and visitors.

The VA Medical Center Facility Transparency Act aims to improve veteran care access and accountability by requiring VA facilities to schedule appointments during the initial phone call whenever possible. It mandates the annual and quarterly public release of detailed facility performance and satisfaction data. Furthermore, the bill limits the temporary reassignment of VA medical center directors to ensure consistent leadership. All provisions of this Act will terminate three years after enactment.

The Empowering App-Based Workers Act aims to increase transparency and accountability for digital labor platforms that use electronic monitoring and automated systems to manage workers. This bill mandates detailed disclosures regarding data collection, algorithmic decision-making for pay and assignments, and itemized receipts after each job. Furthermore, it establishes strong enforcement mechanisms, including a 25% cap on "take rates" for ride-hail services and prohibits certain pre-dispute arbitration agreements.

The VA Insurance Improvement Act expands eligibility for veterans life insurance by removing the service-connected disability requirement for all veterans under 81. It also mandates that the VA reimburse administrative costs for the Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance program. Finally, the bill ensures members of the Space Force are eligible for the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI) program.

The Parental Rights Relief Act amends federal education privacy laws, specifically FERPA and PPRA, to strengthen parental rights. This legislation establishes a dedicated review process within the Department of Education for handling related complaints within 90 days. Crucially, it grants parents the right to file a direct civil lawsuit against schools for violations of these privacy acts.

The Reproductive Coercion Prevention and Protection Act of 2025 addresses reproductive coercion as a form of intimate partner violence that undermines reproductive autonomy. This bill amends federal law to define reproductive coercion, which includes sabotaging contraception or forcing pregnancy decisions. Crucially, it establishes a new federal civil cause of action allowing victims to sue perpetrators when the abuse involves interstate or foreign commerce. This new right ensures victims can seek damages and relief in federal court for this specific type of domestic violence.

This bill proposes to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in San Jose, California. The renaming honors Corporal Patrick D. Tillman, a San Jose native, former NFL player, and decorated Army Ranger killed in action in Afghanistan. The legislation officially designates the facility as the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic."

The S.T.O.P. Illicit Vapes Act establishes a federal multi-agency task force to combat the illegal importation, distribution, and sale of unauthorized e-cigarettes. This group, co-chaired by the Attorney General and the Secretary of HHS, will develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to reduce illicit vapes in the market. The task force is required to meet monthly and submit detailed semi-annual reports to Congress on enforcement actions and necessary legal improvements.

This act establishes the "January 6th Truth and Transparency Act" to monitor individuals pardoned for offenses related to the January 6th Capitol events. It mandates recurring public reports detailing any subsequent arrests, charges, or law enforcement encounters involving these individuals. These reports will be compiled by the Congressional Research Service and submitted to key congressional committees.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude certain earnings of U.S. Armed Forces members from gross income for federal tax purposes. Specifically, it expands the existing combat zone exclusion to cover compensation earned during qualifying overseas deployments, effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025. The legislation defines "overseas service" while excluding service under permanent change of station orders.

This bill establishes the Immersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2025 to fund career pathway programs utilizing immersive technologies like VR and AR. It authorizes $50 million annually for ten years to award competitive grants for creating and implementing these training services. Priority will be given to programs that align with employer needs, involve community colleges, or target in-demand sectors and underserved populations.

The Federal Correctional Officer Paycheck Protection Act of 2026 establishes a special pay system to increase the base pay for Bureau of Prisons (BOP) correctional officers by 35 percent. This legislation also provides a similar 35 percent wage increase for certain hourly BOP employees involved in inmate custody. The new pay authority is set to expire after five years, unless the Department of Justice Inspector General reports measurable progress in reducing the use of non-custodial staff for officer duties and excessive overtime.

This bill, the Nick Shirley Congressional Gold Medal Act, proposes awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to investigative journalist Nick Shirley. This recognition is in honor of his work uncovering significant fraud against U.S. taxpayers in Minnesota. The Act authorizes the production and presentation of this high honor by Congress.

The Families First Housing Act of 2026 establishes an 180-day "first look" period for certain homebuyers and organizations to purchase government-owned single-family properties before they can be sold to institutional investors. This mandates that federal housing entities offer eligible properties at fair market value exclusively to qualified primary residents, nonprofits, or local governments during this initial period. The Act also requires public listing, reporting on sales, and imposes penalties for non-compliance.

The Thomas M. Conway Veterans Access to Resources in the Workplace Act mandates that employers prominently display a state-specific notice detailing veterans' benefits. This notice, developed by the Departments of Labor and Veterans Affairs, will include critical resources like the Veterans Crisis Line. The goal is to ensure veterans in the workplace have easy access to vital federal and state benefit information.

This bill establishes the January 6th Oral History Project, directing the Librarian of Congress to collect video and audio recordings of personal histories from those who participated in or observed the events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. The project will be administered through the American Folklife Center, ensuring the collected testimonials are preserved and made accessible to the public. The Act also authorizes appropriations and allows the Library to accept private donations to support the program.

The Atmosphere Study Act mandates the Secretary of Energy to conduct a comprehensive study on the potential negative health and environmental effects of federally funded or supported geoengineering projects. This study must be completed within 180 days, with a final report submitted to Congress one year after completion. Geoengineering is broadly defined as deliberate, large-scale interventions in the Earth's climate system.