Legislation

The Safeguarding US Rulemaking Act amends the Administrative Procedure Act to restrict participation in the federal public comment process for proposed rules. This legislation specifically prohibits foreign governments designated as adversaries, along with their nationals and entities, from submitting comments or petitioning for rulemaking. The goal is to limit input on federal regulations to U.S. citizens and domestic entities.

This bill temporarily extends the deadline for certain individuals to file medical care claims under the VA's CHAMPVA program. Specifically, it allows those eligible for both CHAMPVA and Medicare Part A an extended period of at least 365 days to file claims after receiving retroactive CHAMPVA approval. This extension is in effect until September 30, 2027.

The Leasing and Infrastructure Act of 2025 grants the Secretary of Veterans Affairs independent authority to directly lease major medical facilities, bypassing the General Services Administration, subject to committee approval. This authority is supported by the establishment of a dedicated Veterans Leasing Fund to cover rental and associated costs. The bill also mandates rigorous, market-based cost estimation, a streamlined procurement process, and annual reporting to Congress regarding lease awards and timelines. These changes aim to expedite the acquisition of necessary VA infrastructure while maintaining fiscal oversight.

This Act officially renames the area of 16th Street Northwest between H and K Streets in Washington, D.C., from Black Lives Matter Plaza to the "Charlie Kirk Freedom of Speech Plaza." The legislation mandates that all federal references to this area must use the new designation. Furthermore, the District of Columbia is required to install new street signs reflecting this name change within 90 days of enactment.

This bill adjusts the eligibility criteria for facilities seeking the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation under Medicare. It broadens the qualifying timeframe for existing requirements and allows certain off-campus outpatient departments of hospitals to qualify if they meet specific emergency department and rural location standards.

This bill mandates the United States Postal Service to establish a new post office in Mountain House, California. The legislation requires the USPS to open this facility within one year of the law's enactment.

This bill mandates that the Secretary of State submit regular, detailed reports to Congress regarding participation in U.S. and Chinese educational and cultural exchange programs. These reports aim to assess the impact of these exchanges on U.S. national security and strategic interests. The required data includes specific metrics on U.S. program effectiveness and a country-by-country list of participants in both U.S. and Chinese-sponsored programs.

The Justice in Sentencing for Survivors Act of 2025 aims to reform federal sentencing by recognizing the impact of past abuse on criminal behavior. This bill grants federal courts the authority to impose reduced or alternative sentences for offenders who are proven survivors of specific forms of violence, such as sexual assault or domestic violence. It also directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to amend guidelines to formally consider a history of abuse during sentencing.

This bill establishes new appointment and removal procedures for the Librarian of Congress, the Comptroller General, and the Director of the Government Publishing Office. These changes centralize the selection process through new or existing commissions, requiring appointment via a concurrent resolution passed by Congress. The legislation also sets a 10-year term for the Librarian of Congress and outlines specific supermajority requirements for removal from these key government positions.

The Next Generation 911 Act establishes a new federal grant program to support states and Tribes in deploying modern, multimedia-capable Next Generation 911 (NG911) systems nationwide. This legislation tasks the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) with coordinating implementation, providing technical assistance, and overseeing the distribution of funds. Grantees must submit detailed implementation plans focusing on interoperability, reliability, and cybersecurity to receive funding. The Act also mandates the creation of a dedicated Cybersecurity Center and an advisory board composed of public safety professionals.

This act establishes the VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project, a five-year pilot program to reduce veteran suicide rates. The initiative will implement the Zero Suicide Institute's curriculum across five selected VA medical centers, including one serving rural veterans. The program focuses on intensive staff training, policy development, and rigorous data collection to evaluate effectiveness. Annual reports will track progress and compare outcomes against other VA facilities.

The National Educator Safety and Accountability Act of 2025 establishes a national registry to track substantiated cases of educator misconduct, preventing individuals with disciplinary records from being rehired undetected. It mandates that schools and states report misconduct findings and licensing actions to this central database. Furthermore, the bill creates a federal task force to study the issue and provide guidance to improve prevention and response nationwide.

This bill establishes the "More Affordable Care Act," allowing states to waive certain federal health insurance requirements if they maintain a high-risk pool, with residents potentially receiving equivalent federal funds in "Trump Health Freedom Accounts." These accounts function as specialized Health Savings Accounts with unique contribution and spending rules, including restrictions on funding gender transition procedures and abortion services. Additionally, the legislation creates a 50% premium tax credit for small employers in waiver states and mandates enhanced public reporting of actual medical prices and patient outcomes data.

The AI Training for National Security Act mandates the integration of artificial intelligence cybersecurity challenges into the annual cybersecurity training for all Department of Defense personnel. This ensures the military and civilian workforce is prepared for emerging AI-related security threats. The Secretary of Defense has one year to update the required training materials.

The "Not A Trusted Organization Act" mandates the President to formally withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) within 30 days of enactment. This legislation is based on findings that NATO's original mission is obsolete and its expansion conflicts with U.S. national security interests. Furthermore, the Act prohibits the use of any federal funds for U.S. contributions to NATO's common-funded budgets.

This bill establishes the "Justice for the Living Victims of Lockerbie Act" to provide compensation to specific living victims of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing. It creates the Living Victims of Lockerbie Claims Trust Fund, appropriating \$42,066,338 for this purpose. The legislation outlines a process for eligible former Pan Am employees to file claims with the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission for an equal share of the fund.

This bill amends the Affordable Care Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a system for quarterly identification of individuals simultaneously enrolled in both a state Medicaid/CHIP plan and a qualified health plan through an Exchange. The goal is to ensure that these dually enrolled individuals are not improperly receiving premium tax credits or cost-sharing reductions.

This bill amends the Affordable Care Act to prevent individuals from being enrolled in multiple health insurance Exchange plans simultaneously using the same Social Security number. It mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a process to identify and stop duplicate enrollments. The primary goal is to prevent the issuance of duplicate advance premium tax credits for the same person.

This bill expands the definition of an "energy community" to qualify for increased tax credit rates for renewable electricity production and clean electricity investment. Specifically, it broadens eligibility to include non-metropolitan statistical areas. This change aims to encourage clean energy development in a wider range of geographic locations.

The FIREWALL Act establishes a new refundable personal income tax credit for homeowners who invest in specific disaster-resilience improvements to their primary residence. This credit covers 50% of qualified expenditures, up to a lifetime maximum of $25,000, for measures like strengthening homes against wind, seismic activity, or flooding. The goal is to incentivize homeowners in disaster-prone areas to increase property resilience and lower future disaster-related liabilities.