Legislation

The Quality Loss Adjustment Improvement for Farmers Act mandates that the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation conduct external reviews of its quality loss adjustment procedures every five years, starting in 2025, ensuring input from regional industry stakeholders. Furthermore, the bill requires the Corporation to establish local "discount factors" for soybean quality loss adjustments following a federal disaster declaration, reflecting actual regional market prices. These changes aim to improve the fairness and accuracy of quality loss payments, particularly for soybeans during crises.

The Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025 makes technical updates to VA regulations regarding burial benefits. This bill clarifies the process when a veteran's family chooses to provide their own urn or marker instead of receiving one from the VA. The legislation also reorganizes benefit numbering for clarity, applying these changes to veterans who passed away on or after January 5, 2021.

The Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act establishes a new, nonbinding commission to coordinate fishery management across the vast Mississippi River Basin. This body will bring together states, federal agencies, and tribes to develop shared goals, focusing heavily on conserving fish populations and controlling aquatic invasive species. The Commission is authorized to create a grant program to fund cooperative projects aligned with the existing Joint Strategic Plan for Management of Mississippi River Fisheries.

The Agricultural Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Mental Health Care Act of 2025 mandates a comprehensive study on the accessibility of mental health and substance use disorder services for farmers and ranchers. This study will identify current barriers to care, examine successful state and local programs, and recommend strategies to improve access for agricultural communities. The goal is to ensure that those working in agriculture can effectively receive necessary treatment and support.

This resolution establishes the expedited procedural rules for the House of Representatives to consider and vote on several key items. It specifically fast-tracks the disapproval of two Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB) rules concerning overdraft lending and digital payments. Additionally, it sets the debate structure for bills limiting injunctive relief in federal courts and requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for federal voter registration.

This bill officially enacts changes to the membership of certain standing committees within the House of Representatives. Specifically, it confirms the election of Mr. Fine to the Committee on Education and Workforce and Mr. Patronis to the Committees on Small Business and Transportation and Infrastructure.

The Deliver for Veterans Act updates how the Department of Veterans Affairs supports eligible veterans by authorizing the VA to cover the full shipping costs for adaptive vehicles, in addition to the purchase price. This legislation also extends the expiration date for a specific limitation on certain veteran pension payments from late 2031 to March 2032.

This bill modifies the procedure for announcing voting "pairs" in the House of Representatives, beginning with the 119th Congress. Members who cannot vote can arrange a written, signed pair with another absent member. The Clerk will announce these pairs just before the official vote tally is announced, and the list will be printed in the Congressional Record.

The Hearing Protection Act aims to remove silencers from the purview of the National Firearms Act (NFA) by treating them similarly to standard firearms under federal tax law. This legislation preempts certain state and local taxes and registration requirements related to silencers involved in interstate commerce. Furthermore, the bill mandates the destruction of existing federal silencer registration records and updates federal marking requirements for manufacturers.

The U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act of 2025 mandates the President to formally assess South Africa's foreign policy alignment, particularly concerning its ties with Russia, China, and Hamas. This review requires the President to certify whether South Africa's actions harm U.S. national security interests within 30 days of enactment. Furthermore, the bill requires a comprehensive review of the entire bilateral relationship and a classified report identifying South African officials eligible for sanctions due to corruption or human rights abuses.

The Building Child Care for a Better Future Act dramatically increases federal funding for state child care entitlements and establishes a new \$5 billion annual grant program to address critical shortages in the child care workforce, supply, and quality in identified high-need areas. These funds are intended to supplement existing spending and support providers through facility improvements, workforce training, and ensuring living wages for staff. The legislation also sets specific requirements for planning, reporting, and evaluation to track the impact of these investments.

The DRIVE Act of 2025 ensures that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) travel reimbursement rate for veterans' medical appointments will never fall below the standard federal employee mileage rate. This legislation mandates that the VA must process and pay these mileage allowances within 90 days of a veteran submitting a complete request. Essentially, the bill aims to increase equity and speed in compensating veterans for necessary travel to VA healthcare.

The "I CAN Act" is comprehensive legislation designed to remove existing practice and billing barriers for various Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)—including Nurse Practitioners, CRNAs, and CNMs—within Medicare and Medicaid. It aims to expand patient access to care by allowing these qualified professionals to supervise, order, and bill for services to the full extent of their state-defined scope of practice. Furthermore, the bill enhances transparency and accountability for Medicare's local coverage decisions affecting APRN services. Overall, this act seeks to integrate APRNs more fully into federal healthcare programs, improving efficiency and service delivery.

The Gambling Addiction Recovery, Investment, and Treatment Act establishes new federal funding mechanisms to combat gambling addiction across the nation. This bill allocates dedicated grants to states based on existing substance abuse funding formulas to support local addiction efforts. Additionally, it authorizes specific funding for the National Institute on Drug Abuse to conduct vital research into gambling addiction.

The HUMBLE Act aims to increase accountability in Congress by implementing several reforms. It tightens restrictions on former members lobbying Congress and bans official funds from being used for air travel above coach class. Furthermore, the bill eliminates automatic congressional pay adjustments, restricts former Representatives' access to certain House facilities, and prohibits current House Members from owning individual stocks or serving on for-profit corporate boards.

This Act establishes the Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter National Historical Park within the National Park System. The park will preserve and interpret the history of the refugees housed at Fort Ontario between 1944 and 1946. Establishment is contingent upon the Secretary of the Interior securing the necessary land as defined by a specific boundary map. The Secretary will manage the park and can partner with the State of New York for operations and restoration efforts.

The Flight 293 Remembrance Act establishes a program to support the families of service members who died in non-combat military plane crashes dating back to 1984. This initiative requires the creation of a public database listing those lost in these operational losses. Furthermore, the program mandates dedicated assistance, including a specific point of contact, to help affected families navigate and access all available benefits and support services.

The Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act mandates an independent assessment of all notices sent by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure they are clearer, more concise, and easier for claimants to understand. The VA Secretary must implement the resulting recommendations within one year of receiving the assessment. Additionally, this bill slightly extends the expiration date for certain existing limits on veterans' pension payments.

This bill transfers the functions, assets, and responsibilities for implementing the Food for Peace Act from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to the Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Secretary of Agriculture will now administer the program, though the Famine Early Warning Systems Network will remain under USDA control. This change allows the USDA to quickly update necessary rules to ensure a smooth transition of the program.

The Defund Government-Sponsored Propaganda Act prohibits all federal funding, direct or indirect, to the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and National Public Radio (NPR) upon enactment. For fiscal years 2025 through 2027, funds otherwise allocated to these entities by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) will instead be redirected to reduce the national public debt. This legislation aims to eliminate taxpayer support for these specific public media organizations.