Legislation

This bill establishes the Supporting Military Families Exposed to Toxic Substances Act to provide Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care to certain family members and civilians exposed to environmental hazards at military locations where veterans already have a presumption of service-connection for related illnesses. Eligibility requires residence or work at the specified location during the relevant time period and demonstration of exposure to the qualifying condition. Care is contingent upon specific Congressional funding and the exhaustion of all other third-party payment remedies.

This bill establishes the "21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act" to address disparities in STEM education. It creates a competitive grant program for eligible local educational agencies to fund comprehensive, K-12 STEM activities specifically targeting girls and underrepresented minorities. These four-year grants aim to improve student interest, skills, and career preparation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.

This bill mandates the United States Postal Service to assign a single, unique ZIP Code specifically for Highland City, Utah. The USPS must establish this new ZIP Code within 270 days of the law's enactment. This designation will apply exclusively to the geographic boundaries of Highland City.

The Noise Oversight and Information for Safe Environments Act mandates that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) periodically review and update national noise criteria. This ensures that established noise guidelines remain current and protective of public health and welfare. The EPA must conduct an initial review within two years and subsequent reviews at least every ten years.

This bill establishes the LINC VA Act to create a pilot program for a community integration platform connecting veterans with local support services like housing, healthcare, and job training. The platform will coordinate services, track referrals, and collect standardized data on veterans' social needs. The program will be evaluated to assess its impact on veterans' health outcomes and access to necessary resources.

The Investing in All of America Act of 2025 amends the Small Business Investment Act to redefine "private capital" for Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) by excluding direct government funding when calculating leverage. The bill also adjusts the maximum leverage amounts available to single and commonly controlled SBICs. Finally, it expands the ability for SBICs to exclude certain investments in targeted areas, such as low-income or rural businesses, from their leverage calculations.

The Strategic Plan for Aging Act establishes a new grant program under the Older Americans Act to help states, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations develop comprehensive, multisector plans for supporting older adults and people aging with disabilities. These competitive grants will fund the creation and implementation of long-term strategic resources designed to improve health, well-being, and quality of life through coordinated cross-sector efforts. The legislation aims to guide policy and funding over a 10-year horizon by addressing 11 key aging issues, such as housing, healthcare access, and economic security.

The LAB Personnel Act of 2025 aims to protect the specialized workforce within the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) forensic laboratories. This bill specifically prohibits any hiring freezes or workforce reductions affecting these critical laboratory analysts and biometric personnel. However, the Act preserves the Attorney General's authority to manage personnel issues related to employee misconduct or poor performance.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 50 East 100 North in Moab, Utah. The facility will henceforth be known as the "2nd Lieutenant Mitch Williams Post Office." This designation will apply to all current and future federal references to the building.

The SUCCESS for BEAD Act mandates that states and territories use any remaining BEAD program funds for competitive subgrants focused on critical infrastructure and workforce development. These subgrants prioritize projects like building fiber, internet exchange points, and Next Generation 911 systems to enhance national security and AI readiness. The bill also establishes specific requirements for workforce training and ensures coordination for modernizing 911 emergency services.

This bill modifies the procedures for investigating claims that antidumping and countervailing duty orders are being evaded. It grants the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection the authority to self-initiate evasion investigations based on reasonable suspicion. Furthermore, it requires parties found to have evaded duties to pay all associated duties before seeking judicial review of that determination.

The Workforce of the Future Act of 2025 directs federal departments to study AI's impact on jobs and recommend policies to help workers adapt. It also establishes new grant programs to expand education and workforce retraining in high-tech fields like AI and quantum computing. The goal is to prepare the American workforce for a technology-driven economy while ensuring equitable access to new opportunities.

This bill reestablishes the National Coal Council as a federal advisory committee under the Department of Energy. The Council will provide recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on matters related to coal. Its operations will adhere to the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

The Junk Fee Prevention Act aims to protect consumers by establishing federal rules against excessive and hidden fees across several industries. It mandates clear, upfront disclosure of total prices for event tickets and short-term lodging, while also prohibiting deceptive mandatory fees. Furthermore, the bill ends early termination fees for communications services and requires airlines to publicly report detailed data on ancillary fees.

The Reliable Artificial Intelligence Research Act of 2025 establishes a program within the Department of Homeland Security to fund research focused on improving AI security and reliability. This initiative will specifically support advancements in adversarial robustness, interpretability, and red-teaming through dedicated prize competitions. The Act authorizes significant funding to drive innovation in making critical AI systems more trustworthy and understandable.

The ACCESS Act establishes the Affordable Care Economic Stability and Small Business Act, aiming to provide more efficient and affordable healthcare options. This bill specifically focuses on regulating and enhancing short-term limited duration health insurance plans. It defines these plans, extends guaranteed renewability protections to them, and allows individuals to opt out of guaranteed renewability at the time of application.

The Fast Track Healthcare Apprenticeships Act aims to streamline the creation of healthcare apprenticeship programs by establishing a national registration system with strict 45-day processing deadlines. This legislation mandates the digitization of all apprenticeship agreement forms to modernize the administrative process. The goal is to accelerate the development of the healthcare workforce.

This Act establishes the Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Task Force will improve healthcare, align research, and establish baselines for service members and veterans affected by blast overpressure exposure. It is charged with prioritizing research on related conditions and submitting annual reports with recommendations for evaluating service-connected neurological injuries.

This bill officially recognizes the service of individuals who served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps between 1943 and 1948. It directs the Secretary of Defense to issue an honorable discharge to eligible former nurses, honoring them as veterans for specific benefit purposes. The legislation also authorizes the creation of commemorative items to acknowledge their service.

This act requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to apply new environmental and equity standards when approving natural gas pipeline projects. FERC must evaluate a project's greenhouse gas emissions and its impact on environmental justice communities when determining "public convenience and necessity." The bill mandates that applicants propose mitigation for adverse effects, and FERC must weigh these environmental impacts against the project's benefits.