Legislation

The THRIVE Act of 2025 mandates the establishment of an Interagency Task Force on Complementary and Integrative Health within the VA. This task force will assess and develop a framework for evaluating the effectiveness of various integrative therapies, such as acupuncture, yoga, and peer-led programs, for treating conditions like PTSD and depression. Its goal is to determine how the VA can best expand access to these proven complementary approaches to improve veteran mental health and well-being.

The Justice Involved Veterans Support Act aims to better identify and support veterans within the criminal justice system. It establishes a pilot program managed by the Attorney General and the VA to provide grants to state prisons and local jails for improving veteran documentation. This effort is intended to connect incarcerated veterans with necessary benefits and increase referrals to veterans treatment courts.

The Stuck On Hold Act mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) implement an automated system on all covered customer service lines to inform callers of their expected wait time. If the wait exceeds 10 minutes, the system must offer an automatic callback option. Furthermore, the VA is required to issue guidance aimed at reducing average wait times to 10 minutes or less.

The VA Work-Study Improvement Act expands approved work-study locations to include state/local government agencies and nonprofits that benefit veterans. It establishes a clear standard for the minimum hourly wage paid to participants and mandates the use of electronic timesheets. Furthermore, the bill requires the VA to annually publish detailed data regarding the work-study program's activities and participants.

The Bring Down Housing Costs Act establishes a Task Force on Bringing Down Housing Costs, overseen by the Secretary of HUD. This Task Force is charged with identifying states with rising median home prices and developing best practices to address these increases. The group will report annually on its findings and recommendations to various federal and state officials before terminating after five years.

The Stop 8(a) Contracting Fraud Act places a temporary moratorium on the Small Business Administration's ability to award sole source contracts under the 8(a) program. This pause will last until the SBA completes its mandated audit of the business development program and reports the findings to Congress. Waivers to this moratorium can only be granted in writing for critical national security interests, requiring high-level agency and SBA approval.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility at 401 North Elm Street in Tuskegee, Alabama. The facility will now be known as the "Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Post Office." This designation requires all official documents to use the new name for the location.

This resolution officially honors and remembers the victims of the American Airlines Flight 587 crash that occurred in Rockaway Queens, New York, on November 12, 2001. It extends the sincere condolences of the United States to the families and friends of the 265 individuals lost in the tragedy. The resolution also solemnly marks the upcoming twenty-fourth anniversary of the event.

This bill ensures the continued operation of the Hatch Act Unit within the Office of Special Counsel during a lapse in appropriations. It designates the unit's investigative work on Hatch Act violations as essential services related to the safety of human life or property protection. This allows the unit to continue functioning even without active funding.

This bill provides the necessary appropriations for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies for Fiscal Year 2026. It funds ongoing government operations while also including numerous extensions for expiring programs across health, Medicare, and veterans' affairs sectors. Additionally, the legislation contains several specific policy directives, including restrictions on federal workforce reductions and provisions related to agricultural trade and FDA user fees.

This resolution calls for banning public officials and their families from using their positions for personal enrichment through cryptocurrency ventures. It seeks to prevent conflicts of interest and foreign influence by restricting politicians from issuing or endorsing digital assets. The bill also mandates that current officials holding digital assets place them in a qualified blind trust. Finally, it requires full disclosure of crypto transactions and establishes penalties for violations.

The Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2025 aims to increase federal reimbursement rates for school meals. Specifically, it provides an additional 45 cents per lunch and 28 cents per breakfast served by school food authorities starting November 1, 2025. These adjusted rates will be subject to future inflation adjustments.

This resolution affirms the State of Palestine's inherent right to exist and become a nation-state in the future. It recognizes the two-state solution as the necessary path to achieving lasting peace in the region. Furthermore, the House explicitly rejects any calls advocating for the destruction of Palestine.

This resolution temporarily authorizes the collection of nonmonetary donations, such as clothing, toys, food, and housewares, within Senate buildings during the holiday season for charitable purposes. These collections must benefit those in need or members of the Armed Forces and their families. The authority granted by this resolution will expire after the first session of the 119th Congress concludes.

This resolution expresses the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the passing of former Vice President Richard B. Cheney. It directs the Clerk to formally communicate this sentiment to the Senate and send a copy to the family. As a mark of respect, the House will adjourn for the day.

The Veteran Benefits Enhancement Act ensures that certain qualified military benefits are excluded when calculating eligibility for and the amount of railroad unemployment insurance benefits. This amendment prevents veterans from having their military compensation offset against their unemployment insurance payments.

This bill officially renames the federal site from "Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument" to **Camp Nelson National Monument**. It amends existing law to update the official designation and ensures all references across federal records reflect the new name.

This resolution sets the process for the House to consider a Senate amendment to H.R. 5371, the bill providing continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026. It allows for immediate consideration of the Senate-amended bill and limits debate on the motion to concur to one hour. The procedures are designed to expedite the vote on funding the government for the next fiscal year.

The LANDED Act establishes procedures for State and local law enforcement to acquire and use approved counter-drone technology to mitigate threats from unauthorized Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). It mandates cooperation between federal agencies and creates a new grant program to fund this counter-UAS equipment for eligible agencies. Furthermore, the bill requires the establishment of a mandatory reporting system for nonemergency drone operations and calls for a review of UAS activity related to foreign adversaries near critical assets.

The END Illicit Chinese Tobacco Act amends federal law to mandate the destruction of counterfeit tobacco products offered for import. This legislation specifically targets illicit tobacco by adding "counterfeit tobacco product" to the list of items subject to immediate destruction under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.