Legislation

The Service Members Tax Relief Act establishes a new federal income tax exemption for active and reserve members of the U.S. Uniformed Services on their service pay. This legislation amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude compensation earned for active or reserve duty from gross income. However, this exemption specifically does not apply to pension or retirement pay.

The HELP Response and Recovery Act repeals obsolete contracting requirements within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Following this repeal, the Secretary of Homeland Security must submit annual reports detailing how the change has promoted taxpayer savings. These reports will also provide specific information on FEMA contracts awarded under urgent circumstances without competitive bidding.

The Advanced Artificial Intelligence Security Readiness Act of 2025 mandates the National Security Agency to develop and distribute comprehensive security guidance for protecting advanced AI systems and their supply chains from foreign threats. This guidance will detail unique vulnerabilities, mitigation strategies against technology theft and sabotage, and best practices for protecting sensitive AI artifacts. The NSA must collaborate with industry experts and relevant federal agencies while reporting progress to the congressional intelligence committees.

This Act establishes the Natural Disaster Risk Reinsurance Program within the Department of the Treasury to provide federal reinsurance coverage to insurers against catastrophic losses from major natural disasters. The voluntary program aims to stabilize the property insurance market by covering a portion of insurer losses that exceed a high threshold following a certified covered event. Participating states must meet specific requirements, including ensuring the repayment of federal funds used to cover these excessive losses.

The Dredging Coordination Improvement Act establishes new requirements for the Secretary of the Army regarding maintenance dredging contracts. It mandates consultation with stakeholders and prioritizes dredging based on commercial navigation, emergencies, and environmental needs. The bill also sets new notification timelines for schedule changes and requires the availability of capability numbers to non-Federal sponsors.

The Healthcare Equality and Rights for Our Heroes Act (HERO Act) establishes a new legal process allowing members of the uniformed services to sue the United States for damages resulting from medical malpractice at military treatment facilities. This act repeals existing law and creates a new exclusive remedy against the U.S. government for injuries or death caused by negligence in military healthcare. Lawsuits must be filed within 10 years of discovering the injury, and damage awards cannot be reduced by any VA benefits received.

This act establishes the Early Education Savings Program, amending the tax code to allow certain child care expenses to be treated as qualified higher education expenses under 529 college savings plans. Specifically, it permits funds to be used for the qualified child care of a designated beneficiary under the age of five. This change broadens the utility of 529 savings plans to support early childhood education costs.

This bill, the "Sunset To Reform Section 230 Act," establishes a sunset provision for Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934. This means that Section 230 will automatically expire at the end of 2026 unless Congress acts to reform or reauthorize it before that date.

This resolution affirms the U.S. House of Representatives' recognition of Gibraltar as a British Overseas Territory, respecting the democratic wishes of its citizens to remain under British sovereignty. It highlights Gibraltar's long-standing strategic importance to U.S. security interests, particularly its military facilities. The bill emphasizes that the views and rights of the people of Gibraltar must be central to any future discussions about its status.

The SAWMILL Act establishes the Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program within the Department of Agriculture. This program provides loan guarantees to rural sawmills and wood-processing facilities located near federal lands needing ecological restoration. These facilities must help substantially reduce the cost of removing vegetation from high-priority federal lands. The total loan guarantees are capped at $220 million.

The Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2025 aims to expand healthcare access by establishing Medicare coverage for genetic counseling services starting in 2027. This legislation defines qualified genetic counselors and sets specific payment rules for these covered services under Medicare. The bill ensures that Medicare beneficiaries can receive essential genetic counseling from licensed or certified professionals.

The Sparking Production of Urban and Rural Housing Act (SPUR Housing Act) establishes a new program within HUD to support emerging real estate developers. This program will provide competitive grants to qualified organizations to offer financing, training, and technical assistance for affordable housing projects. Priority will be given to groups supporting developers working in distressed communities and high-opportunity areas.

The Food Bank Emergency Support Act of 2025 establishes a \$462.5 million emergency fund to ensure the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can continue providing full benefits during funding shortfalls or government shutdowns. These funds are specifically appropriated to prevent benefit reductions when other resources are insufficient. Furthermore, the Act ensures essential SNAP staff can continue working during a lapse in appropriations.

This bill, the Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act, establishes new federal requirements for commercial driver's licenses. It mandates that all commercial motor vehicle knowledge tests must be administered only in English, effective two years after enactment. Furthermore, applicants must demonstrate the ability to read, understand, and communicate in English to pass testing and receive certification.

The End Child Poverty Act establishes a universal monthly cash assistance program for qualifying children, administered by a new office within the Social Security Administration. This act terminates the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit after 2025, replacing them with direct child payments. Additionally, the bill introduces new refundable tax credits for taxpayers supporting adult dependents and for low-to-middle income adults and families.

The Modular Housing Production Act aims to reduce barriers to using modular and manufactured housing in federal programs, primarily through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). It requires the Secretary of HUD to review FHA construction financing programs and recommend changes to better accommodate modular construction methods. Furthermore, the bill mandates a review of loan draw schedules and authorizes a study on creating a standardized commercial code for modular homes.

The Disarm Hate Act prohibits individuals convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or who received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor due to hate or bias, from obtaining or possessing firearms. This legislation specifically targets misdemeanor offenses involving threats or force motivated by bias against protected characteristics. The bill also makes it illegal for others to sell or transfer firearms to these prohibited persons.

This Act, the Fairness for 9/11 Families Technical Fix Act, makes specific adjustments to payment rules within the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund. It ensures that "Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors"—certain 9/11 victims involved in a specific court settlement—receive previously withheld funds. Furthermore, it guarantees their eligibility for future payments from the Fund, treating them equally with other claimants.

The Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 modifies the Department of Energy's process for adopting updated national model building energy codes. It requires the DOE to evaluate cost, feasibility, and grid impact when considering new standards like ASHRAE 90.1. Crucially, the bill mandates that any amendment forcing a building to switch its energy source be treated as a negative factor against updating federal standards.

The Cut the Burden, Keep the Benefits Act establishes a dedicated hotline for small entities to report on burdensome government actions. Operated by the Small Business Administration's Chief Counsel for Advocacy, this system will collect information on rules, executive orders, and proclamations affecting small businesses, organizations, and governments. The Chief Counsel must then consider regulatory alternatives to minimize burdens and submit annual reports detailing the most frequently reported actions and their associated benefits and costs.