Legislation

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 10660 Page Avenue in Fairfax, Virginia. The building will now be known as the "Congressman Gerald E. Connolly Post Office Building." This designation applies to all current and future federal references to the post office.

The American Allies Protection Act penalizes state and local governments that enforce International Criminal Court (ICC) actions against officials from NATO member countries or designated Major Non-NATO Allies. This penalty involves withholding federal grants for a four-year period if such enforcement occurs based solely on an ICC warrant. The Attorney General may waive this penalty if the President certifies the action is essential to U.S. national security interests.

The GAP for Military Service Act mandates that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conduct a feasibility study on establishing a one-year active duty service program within the U.S. Armed Forces. This study will analyze suitable military roles, training requirements, international examples, and the potential costs and barriers to implementation. The GAO must submit its findings to the relevant Congressional committees within one year of the Act's enactment.

The SMART Infrastructure Act of 2025 aims to modernize federal infrastructure permitting by integrating advanced digital twin technology and establishing a centralized electronic portal for NEPA compliance. This legislation mandates pilot programs and guidelines to test how these digital tools can improve coordination, transparency, and data sharing for transportation projects. Ultimately, the goal is to accelerate the development of critical infrastructure by streamlining environmental reviews and reducing permitting timelines by at least 25% for eligible projects.

This act amends the Natural Gas Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to apply new environmental and environmental justice standards when approving natural gas pipeline projects. FERC must now quantify greenhouse gas emissions and specifically evaluate impacts on environmental justice communities before determining if a project serves the "public convenience and necessity." The bill mandates that FERC weigh significant environmental effects against project benefits and require mitigation for adverse impacts.

The UNtaxed Act prohibits the United Nations and its affiliates from imposing taxes, tariffs, or fees on U.S. citizens or entities, unless authorized by a Senate-approved treaty. This legislation also bans the use of U.S. funds to support the implementation or contributions toward a global carbon tax. A global carbon tax is specifically defined as a levy based on greenhouse gas emissions from vessels.

The Gold Star Siblings Educational Benefits Act expands educational assistance for siblings of certain deceased veterans. This legislation makes siblings eligible for benefits under the VA Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program and the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry scholarship. Furthermore, it allows eligible veterans to transfer their Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to their siblings.

The John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act prohibits discrimination based on religion, sex, or marital status in federally funded child welfare services. This aims to increase the number of available, stable foster and adoptive homes, particularly for LGBTQ youth and youth of color who are overrepresented in the system. The bill mandates federal guidance, cultural competency training, and the establishment of a resource center to improve safety and permanency outcomes for all children in care. Entities found in violation may face the withholding of federal payments.

The FSMA Fee Technical Corrections Act updates how the FDA calculates and uses certain food safety fees, including those for reinspections and the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP). It establishes a base fee amount for fiscal year 2026 and mandates fee reductions for qualifying small businesses. Furthermore, the bill clarifies how collected fees can be spent and increases the annual collection limits for specific fees.

This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to develop and implement a strategy with NATO to create an integrated air defense system. This system will specifically focus on bolstering allied capabilities to defeat unmanned aerial systems (drones) and deter Russian aggression, particularly along NATO's eastern flank. The strategy must identify current defense gaps and outline U.S. and allied actions over the next five years to enhance drone defense capabilities, including leveraging next-generation technologies. The Secretary must submit the final strategy to Congress within 90 days of enactment.

This bill proposes a complete prohibition on the admission of all foreign nationals into the United States for a period of ten years, beginning on the date of enactment.

The Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention Act (ASAP Act) amends Medicare to cover early detection screening tests for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias beginning in 2028. This coverage applies to FDA-cleared tests designed to detect pre-symptomatic or early-stage conditions. The legislation specifically outlines the types of genomic and imaging tests that will qualify for Medicare payment.

The Build Now Act of 2025 amends Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocations to incentivize local housing production. It adjusts funding for eligible cities and counties based on their "housing growth improvement rate," which measures recent changes in housing growth compared to prior periods. Jurisdictions showing significant improvement or extremely high growth receive bonus funds, while those with lagging growth see their allocations reduced. This system aims to reward and further support areas actively working to increase their housing supply.

This bill, the D.C. Shield Law Repeal Act, seeks to repeal the Human Rights Sanctuary Amendment Act of 2022. By doing so, it will restore the laws and regulations that were in effect prior to the 2022 Act.

The AI for America Act mandates that federal agencies develop a comprehensive action plan for advancing artificial intelligence leadership, workforce development, and infrastructure by 2027. It also requires agencies to identify regulatory barriers hindering AI adoption in key sectors like healthcare and transportation. Furthermore, the bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to report on measures for detecting and preventing security risks and ideological bias in AI systems.

This resolution commemorates the 60th anniversary of the landmark Higher Education Act of 1965, which dramatically expanded access to postsecondary education for all Americans. It recognizes the Act's creation of vital programs like Pell Grants and student aid that removed financial barriers to college. Finally, the House reaffirms its commitment to strengthening these foundations to ensure higher education remains accessible for every American.

The Tax Fairness for Abuse Survivors Act amends tax code to establish a new procedure allowing victims of domestic violence or abuse to seek relief from joint tax liability. This provision protects a spouse from liability for tax understatements caused by the abusive partner if they meet specific conditions related to the abuse. The law also ensures the privacy of the victim seeking relief by limiting the information shared with the other spouse.

This resolution strongly condemns the antisemitic shooting attack during a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia. It expresses solidarity with the victims, their families, and the Jewish community worldwide. Furthermore, the bill reaffirms the U.S. commitment to combating all forms of religious hatred and violence.

The Environmental Justice Screening Tool Act of 2025 mandates the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create a public online mapping tool within one year to identify communities disproportionately burdened by environmental, climate, health, economic, and social factors. This tool will use specific thresholds across various categories to flag census tracts needing attention. Federal agencies must then adopt this tool to prioritize funding and resources for the identified communities.

The Shadow Docket Sunlight Act of 2025 mandates increased transparency for the Supreme Court when issuing emergency orders concerning preliminary injunctive relief or stays thereof. This requires the Court to publish a written explanation detailing the reasoning and how each participating justice voted. The bill also establishes periodic reporting requirements for the Federal Judicial Center to assess compliance with these new disclosure standards.