Legislation

The Mammography Access for Veterans Act of 2025 permanently expands and solidifies the Department of Veterans Affairs' telescreening mammography program. This legislation mandates that comprehensive mammography services, including telescreening, full-service, or mobile options, must be available nationwide in every state and Puerto Rico within two years. Furthermore, it ensures that all offered mammography programs are fully accessible to veterans with disabilities.

Ally's Act mandates that private health insurance plans cover essential hearing devices, including auditory implants and their related services, for qualifying individuals. This coverage must begin for plan years starting January 1, 2026. The law ensures that cost-sharing and treatment limitations for these hearing benefits are no more restrictive than those for other medical services. Furthermore, coverage cannot be denied if a physician or qualified audiologist determines the device is medically necessary.

The Save Local Business Act establishes a strict, uniform standard for defining "joint employment" under federal labor law. This legislation ensures a company is only considered a joint employer if it directly and immediately exercises significant control over essential terms of another company's employees' work. This clarification applies to both the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act.

The Flexibility for Workers Education Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to clarify which time is excluded from "hours worked" for minimum wage and overtime calculations. Specifically, it excludes time spent changing clothes or washing if covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. The bill also excludes time spent attending voluntary, non-work-related educational or training activities that occur outside of regular hours.

This Act mandates the Director of National Intelligence to report on oil and ballistic missile-related transactions between China and Iran, detailing circumvention tactics. Following this report, the Treasury Secretary must determine whether China is engaging in sanctionable activities. The legislation aims to track and restrict adversarial circumvention of existing embargoes.

The SNAP Data Transparency and Oversight Act of 2025 mandates that states provide recipient-level SNAP data to the Secretary of Agriculture upon request as a condition of program participation. This ensures greater federal oversight and strengthens the ability to enforce program integrity and investigate potential fraud. Failure to comply may result in the withholding of federal administrative funds.

This bill, the Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act of 2025, strictly prohibits the use of U.S. military funds for hostilities against Venezuela. Any military action must be specifically authorized by a new law passed by Congress or authorized consistent with the War Powers Resolution. The Act maintains exceptions for self-defense or defense of U.S. personnel, as well as for humanitarian aid and certain counternarcotics operations.

The Freedom to Heal Act of 2025 establishes a special registration process for physicians to administer certain unapproved, experimental Schedule I drugs to terminally ill patients under existing "Right to Try" laws. This process, overseen by the Attorney General, requires physicians to meet specific application criteria, including manufacturer verification and state law compliance. The bill mandates swift action on applications and outlines procedures for drug quantity management and treatment at multiple sites to ensure patient access while preventing diversion.

The Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act establishes a $500 million program administered by the Secretary of Agriculture to provide financial assistance to commercial farmers whose land or water is contaminated by PFAS from sludge or septage. This program offers aid such as income replacement, testing costs, and business diversification support to help farmers restore their operations. The Act also directs the Secretary to create a grant program for states, territories, and tribes to address contamination and prioritize funding for direct farmer assistance. Finally, it establishes a task force to evaluate integrating PFAS response across all Department of Agriculture programs.

The Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2025 mandates the SEC to update regulations defining "qualifying investment" for venture capital funds. This revision broadens what counts as a qualifying investment to include secondary acquisitions and investments in other venture capital funds. Additionally, the bill places new limits on how much capital a venture capital fund can hold in other venture capital funds or secondary investments immediately after an asset purchase.

The ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2025 aims to enhance beneficiary assignment under the Medicare Shared Savings Program. Beginning in 2026, the bill mandates the inclusion of primary care services provided by nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists when assigning Medicare beneficiaries to an Accountable Care Organization (ACO). This change broadens the scope of providers considered for ACO assignment.

This Act establishes a process for the FAA to create new rules mandating airline compensation for flight cancellations and significant delays within the airline's control. It requires the formation of a committee to develop recommendations, including specific cash compensation amounts, free rebooking, and coverage for amenities like meals and lodging. The Secretary of Transportation must then issue proposed and interim final rules to implement these passenger protections, including an immediate interim compensation of $750 for airline-caused disruptions.

The Hastening Arms Limitations Talks (HALT) Act of 2025 establishes a U.S. policy to lead international negotiations toward a comprehensive and verifiable global nuclear freeze on testing, production, and deployment of nuclear weapons. The bill outlines specific goals, including resuming inspections, negotiating future arms control agreements, and pursuing a Fissile Material Treaty. Furthermore, it prohibits the use of federal funds for nuclear test explosions beginning in fiscal year 2026 unless specific conditions regarding stockpile reporting and Congressional approval are met.

The Quashing Unwanted and Interruptive Electronic Telecommunications (QUIET) Act mandates that robocalls using artificial intelligence to mimic a human must disclose this fact at the beginning of the communication. The bill also establishes enhanced civil and criminal penalties, doubling the maximum fines for violations involving fraudulent AI voice or text message impersonation. This legislation aims to curb unwanted and deceptive electronic telecommunications.

The Retirement Rollover Flexibility Act simplifies retirement savings by allowing individuals to directly roll over funds from an eligible Roth IRA into a designated Roth account within a workplace plan, like a 401(k). This transfer is tax-free and treated as a valid rollover contribution. The bill also clarifies how the five-year holding period for tax-free earnings is calculated for these transferred funds.

This act, the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Integrity and Deficit Reduction Act, redirects existing federal funds to bolster reemployment services and eligibility assessments. It transfers the entire unobligated balance from a specific Internal Revenue Code fund to the Employment Security Administration Account of the Unemployment Trust Fund. These dedicated funds will support crucial programs aimed at helping individuals return to work.

The HALOS Act of 2025 directs the SEC to revise rules regarding general solicitation to allow issuers to present at certain sponsored events without violating prohibitions against general advertising. These events must be hosted by approved entities like universities, incubators, or angel groups, and adhere to strict guidelines regarding advertising and sponsor involvement. This clarification aims to facilitate capital formation for startups by providing a clearer path for them to connect with potential investors.

The TRACK Act establishes the Transparency in Recovery Assistance and Claims Knowledge Act to mandate the creation of a public, interactive online dashboard for tracking disaster relief grants. This dashboard will provide detailed, real-time information on FEMA's review, approval, and disbursement process for public assistance awards following a major disaster. The goal is to increase transparency and accountability in how federal disaster aid is administered.

The Fast Track To and Through College Act establishes a competitive grant program to help states accelerate students' time to degree, lower college costs, and boost completion rates. This is achieved by aligning high school and postsecondary education through guaranteed credit transfer pathways and early college options. Furthermore, the bill allows eligible high school students participating in these pathways to receive Federal Pell Grants to cover educational expenses. States receiving grants must prioritize historically underrepresented students and ensure pathway participation reflects state demographics.

The Restoring Patient Protections and Affordability Act of 2025 aims to strengthen the Affordable Care Act marketplaces by extending financial assistance and lengthening enrollment periods to keep coverage affordable. It also increases transparency by requiring insurers to notify enrollees of key coverage changes and establishes new rules to simplify enrollment and stabilize market costs. Overall, the bill seeks to increase health insurance accessibility and provide greater financial predictability for consumers.