Legislation

The Brandon Act Training and Protocol Act mandates the Secretary of Defense to develop a comprehensive strategic plan to improve mental health services and address suicide among service members. This plan requires establishing uniform protocols for the self-initiated mental health referral process and implementing standardized mental health training for all personnel. The goal is to ensure service members are fully aware of and can easily access mental health support.

This act mandates the declassification of U.S. intelligence regarding the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic and related activities by the Chinese government. Within 180 days, the intelligence community must review and publicly release information concerning research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology and any efforts by Chinese officials to obstruct investigations or suppress vital information. The goal is to enhance transparency surrounding the pandemic's emergence and the initial global response.

This bill establishes a $2,000 tax credit for individuals providing substantial care to qualifying older relatives in their home. It also creates a HUD grant program to fund the construction or renovation of housing specifically designed to support multigenerational living arrangements. The grants aim to facilitate the creation of accessory dwelling units and accessible renovations.

The Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025 mandates the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to create and maintain a public, user-friendly list of medications approved for pilots and air traffic controllers. This list will clearly inform current and prospective aviation personnel about medications they can safely use while holding or applying for a medical certificate. The FAA must consult with medical and stakeholder groups to develop and annually update this comprehensive resource, including both approved and prohibited drugs.

The Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act clarifies that states can use Medicaid funds for primary care services delivered through direct primary care arrangements, which involve a fixed periodic fee for primary care. This legislation directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to states on implementing these arrangements. Furthermore, the Secretary must report to Congress on the adoption, quality, and cost of care under these new models.

The Return on Investment for Military Occupational Specialties Act requires the Department of Defense to brief Congress on promotion opportunities for enlisted service members in specific critical job fields, such as cyber and intelligence. This briefing must detail promotion rates, time in service, and any identified advancement challenges for these specialties over the last three promotion cycles. The goal is to provide transparency regarding career progression in these key military occupational specialties.

The Measuring Availability of Providers (MAP) for Veterans Act mandates a feasibility study on building new, full-service VA hospitals in Alaska, Hawaii, and New Hampshire. It also requires the public release of these study results within one year. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that a veteran's eligibility for the Veterans Community Care Program, based on their state lacking a full-service VA facility, is locked to the date this Act is enacted.

The Kidd's Stuttering Act aims to address childhood stuttering by expanding screening and coverage under Medicaid and CHIP. This legislation mandates the inclusion of stuttering screening in child health quality measures and requires its inclusion in Medicaid well-child visits starting in 2027. Furthermore, the Act ensures that treatment for stuttering is a mandatory Medicaid and CHIP benefit, requiring parity in treatment limitations compared to other speech disorders.

The Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2025 invalidates predispute arbitration agreements and joint-action waivers for claims involving race discrimination. This means individuals alleging race discrimination can choose to pursue their claims in court rather than being forced into private arbitration. Federal law will determine the applicability of this rule, and courts, not arbitrators, will decide if the chapter applies to any given agreement.

This Act establishes a competitive grant program to prepare girls and underrepresented minorities for careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Qualified local educational agencies serving high-need student populations are eligible to apply for four-year grants of $250,000 annually. Funds must support comprehensive K-12 STEM education activities, including tutoring, mentoring, professional development, and career exposure. Grantees must submit annual evaluations detailing student progress and program effectiveness.

This comprehensive bill authorizes funding and sets policy across the entire Department of Defense for Fiscal Year 2026, covering everything from military procurement and research to personnel benefits and base construction. Key provisions include modernizing defense acquisition, reforming military healthcare, strengthening cybersecurity, and authorizing significant construction projects for all service branches. Additionally, the bill includes authorizations for the Department of Energy's national security programs, the Coast Guard, and the State Department, while also establishing new oversight for outbound U.S. investments in China.

This bill officially elects Mr. Beyer to serve as a member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

The Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act exempts from federal income tax any restitution, civil damages, or other monetary awards received by survivors of human trafficking through court orders. This legislation aims to ensure that financial relief intended for survivors is not reduced by federal taxation.

The Cutting COSTS Act of 2025 establishes a program to fully reimburse small farms and beginning farmers/ranchers for the cost of completing a Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) food safety audit. This initiative aims to improve market access for these producers by covering the expense of required third-party audits. The program will be funded through the Commodity Credit Corporation and will operate for five years, with required annual reporting to Congress.

This act, the "Ending Subsidies for Political Junk Mail Act," eliminates the special, reduced postage rate currently available to qualified political committees. By repealing this discounted mailing rate, the bill aims to stop taxpayer subsidies for political mailings.

The Humanoid ROBOT Act of 2025 aims to safeguard national security by restricting the U.S. government's acquisition of humanoid robots from entities associated with countries of concern. It mandates that the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) review foreign investments in domestic humanoid robot technology production. Furthermore, the bill requires the Secretary of Defense to report on the national security threats posed by these advanced robotics, particularly those developed by adversarial nations.

The Chip EQUIP Act aims to protect U.S. semiconductor manufacturing by restricting the use of federal funding for certain foreign-made equipment. Specifically, it prohibits using federal semiconductor assistance funds to procure or install "ineligible semiconductor manufacturing equipment" made by entities of concern for a period of ten years. The Secretary of Commerce retains limited waiver authority under specific national security or supply chain conditions.

The Consumer Relief and Opportunities for Producers (CROP) Act temporarily reinstates and extends the biodiesel fuels tax credit through May 31, 2026. This legislation ensures continued support for biodiesel producers and users during the specified period. The bill also includes provisions to prevent taxpayers from claiming duplicate tax benefits for the same fuel.

The Shadow Wolves Improvement Act formally establishes the Shadow Wolves Program within ICE, requiring updated strategies and clear goals developed in coordination with Tribal governments. The bill also creates a pathway for experienced Shadow Wolves to convert to permanent federal positions without a competitive process. Finally, it authorizes states to use existing TANF funds for a new two-generation pilot program focused on improving family economic security.

This resolution establishes the specific House procedures for considering four distinct bills addressing healthcare access, restrictions on gender transition procedures for minors, protections against bodily mutilation of minors, and reforms to the National Environmental Policy Act review process. It sets strict debate limits and waives most procedural objections for each measure to expedite their consideration. The rules also include specific provisions related to the environmental review bill's effective date.