Legislation

The Health Tech Investment Act aims to establish specific, cost-based payment rules for advanced algorithm-based healthcare services under Medicare, starting in 2026. This ensures that services utilizing AI or machine learning receive appropriate payment based on manufacturer-submitted costs while in the New Technology Ambulatory Payment Classification (NTAP). The bill also clarifies eligibility for these new technologies within the Medicare outpatient payment system.

The Returning Education to Our States Act fundamentally dismantles the Department of Education by transferring most of its core functions, including K-12 and higher education funding, to the Departments of Health and Human Services, the Treasury, and Labor. This bill replaces existing federal education structures with flexible block grants managed by these non-education agencies, giving states greater discretion over funding use. The legislation also mandates new federal oversight, data reporting, and auditing requirements for states receiving these block grants.

The Adult Education Workforce Opportunity and Reskilling for Knowledge and Success Act aims to modernize workforce development by establishing "college and career navigators" to guide job seekers and integrating digital literacy into required training. The bill also updates the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act to emphasize full community participation and significantly increases authorized federal funding over five years. Ultimately, it seeks to improve career guidance, professionalize adult education staff, and ensure programs address essential modern skills.

The Organic Imports Verification Act of 2025 mandates annual reporting to Congress on residue testing for imported organic animal feedstuffs, especially those shipped in bulk. The Secretary of Agriculture must develop a risk-based plan to determine which imported organic feeds will undergo annual residue testing. If testing reveals prohibited substances above established organic limits, the affected feedstuff cannot be sold or labeled as organic.

The Targeting Child Predators Act of 2025 shifts authority over certain administrative subpoenas from the Treasury to Homeland Security and imposes strict 180-day nondisclosure requirements on recipients when an investigation is certified as sensitive. This Act establishes a new judicial review process allowing recipients to challenge these secrecy orders in federal court. Courts can uphold or extend the nondisclosure period only if disclosure risks endangering lives, flight from prosecution, or evidence tampering.

The Content Origin Protection and Integrity from Edited and Deepfaked Media Act of 2025 aims to combat the challenges posed by AI-generated and altered content. It establishes requirements for attaching and protecting digital labels (content provenance information) that identify the origin of media. The bill directs federal agencies to develop standards for content detection and mandates that sellers of AI creation tools facilitate this labeling. Enforcement will be handled by the FTC, state attorneys general, and private citizens.

The Expanding Access to Family Planning Act establishes a dedicated Title X Clinic Fund to provide consistent, long-term financial support for family planning clinics. This funding, set for ten years, includes annual allocations for services and facility improvements. The bill also mandates that clinics receiving these funds offer comprehensive, non-directive counseling options to patients with positive pregnancy tests.

The Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2025 amends existing federal law to strengthen research and monitoring efforts related to ocean acidification. This bill significantly enhances collaboration by mandating increased input from Indigenous communities, industry, and local stakeholders in federal planning and advisory roles. It also requires the Secretary of Commerce to prioritize working with State, local, and Tribal governments already engaged in vulnerability assessments. Finally, the Act includes technical corrections to ensure clarity and accuracy within the existing legislation.

The Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2025 establishes "Ocean Innovation Clusters" across the nation to boost sustainable economic activity in the "Blue Economy." The Secretary of Commerce will designate at least seven geographically diverse clusters composed of businesses, academia, and government partners. These clusters will receive federal grants and support to foster innovation, workforce development, and cross-sector collaboration in ocean-related industries. The Act also mandates the creation of physical collaboration hubs to support these regional efforts.

The NO TIME TO Waste Act establishes a new Office of Food Loss and Waste within the USDA to coordinate efforts toward a national goal of cutting food waste by 50% by 2030. The bill creates new grant programs to improve food recovery infrastructure and fund public-private partnerships for waste reduction at the local level. It also mandates new federal contractor requirements for food donation and launches a national education campaign focused on consumer behavior and food labeling.

The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Improvement Act of 2025 updates the rules for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) to offer greater flexibility in annual payment calculations. This bill establishes new payment formulas for agreements involving the retirement of water rights or the use of dryland farming practices. Furthermore, it exempts rental payments received under these specific CREP agreements from standard federal payment limitations.

The Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act revises federal physician self-referral rules to create specific exemptions for certain physician-owned hospitals located in rural areas. This legislation allows these designated "covered rural hospitals" to be exempt from general referral prohibitions. Furthermore, the bill eliminates the existing ban that prevented these physician-owned hospitals from expanding their operations.

The PROTECT Act of 2025 mandates that the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) rigorously review certain greenfield and brownfield real estate investments made by foreign countries of concern. This legislation broadens the definition of a "covered transaction" to include specific U.S. property deals involving the establishment of new facilities by these foreign entities. Crucially, the bill requires mandatory filing and reporting to CFIUS for any such transaction where a country of concern holds even a 5% stake or influence over the resulting business.

The National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025 establishes a comprehensive, whole-of-government effort to advance U.S. biotechnology for national security and economic competitiveness. This law mandates the creation of a National Biotechnology Coordination Office and an Interagency Committee to oversee a national strategy focused on research, data management, workforce development, and regulatory streamlining. Participating agencies must align their efforts to accelerate commercialization, manage biosecurity risks, and enhance public understanding of biotechnology.

The Organic Science and Research Investment Act of 2025 aims to significantly boost federal support for organic agriculture. It establishes a new initiative to coordinate and strategically plan USDA organic research efforts across multiple agencies. The bill also increases funding and updates focus areas for the existing Organic Research and Extension Initiative, including climate change mitigation and traditional ecological knowledge. Finally, it mandates new research programs focused on the transition to organic farming and comprehensive economic studies of the organic sector.

The Small Business Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2025 aims to strengthen protections and rights for small businesses dealing with the IRS. This legislation modifies standards for awarding legal costs, significantly increases civil damages for reckless IRS misconduct, and establishes new procedural safeguards during appeals. Furthermore, it enhances taxpayer access to alternative dispute resolution and limits the IRS's ability to place liens on principal residences.

The REPAIR Act aims to ensure consumers and independent mechanics have fair access to the necessary vehicle data, tools, and parts required to service modern vehicles. This legislation prevents manufacturers from creating technological or contractual barriers that restrict competition in the automotive repair market. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is tasked with enforcing these new standards and creating rules to protect consumer data rights. Ultimately, the bill promotes consumer choice and fosters a competitive environment for vehicle maintenance and repair services.

The NO FAKES Act of 2025 establishes exclusive property rights for individuals over the creation and use of their digital voice and visual likenesses (Digital Replicas). This federal law grants the right holder the authority to license or control the use of these replicas, both during the individual's life and for a set period after death. The Act outlines specific licensing rules, liability for unauthorized use in commerce, and safe harbor provisions for online services that comply with takedown notices based on digital fingerprinting.

The Abortion Funding Awareness Act of 2025 requires states to report detailed information annually regarding any federal Medicaid payments made to abortion providers. These state reports must specify payment amounts, the number of abortions performed by the provider, and the gestational age and method used for each procedure. The Secretary of HHS will then compile these state submissions into a summary report for Congress and the public.

The Supporting American Allies Act exempts goods imported from Israel and Ukraine from specific reciprocal tariffs previously imposed by Executive Order. This legislation ensures that trade with these key allies is not subject to duties intended to address broader U.S. trade deficits.