Legislation

The "Life at Conception Act" declares that the right to life, as guaranteed by the Constitution, is vested in each human being, both born and preborn, from fertilization onward. This act defines "human being" as every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life. Notably, the act specifies that no woman shall be prosecuted for the death of her unborn child.

This resolution supports the designation of February 23, 2025, to March 1, 2025, as "National Fentanyl Awareness Week" to highlight the dangers and negative impacts of fentanyl in the United States. It acknowledges the alarming number of overdose deaths caused by fentanyl and seeks to raise awareness about the drug's presence in other substances. The resolution commends law enforcement and treatment organizations for their efforts and encourages safe medication practices and seeking help for substance use disorder.

This resolution honors the life and legacy of Howard L. Hawks, a Nebraska community leader and philanthropist. It recognizes his significant contributions to the state through his business leadership at Tenaska Energy and his service as a Regent at the University of Nebraska and Board Member of Creighton University. The resolution also acknowledges his extensive philanthropic support for various initiatives in education, healthcare, and community development. Finally, it expresses condolences to his family.

The "Saving American Workers Benefits Act of 2025" amends the Internal Revenue Code to require both taxpayers and their qualifying children to have a valid Social Security number for employment purposes in order to claim the Child Tax Credit and the Earned Income Credit. This ensures that these tax benefits are only received by individuals authorized to work in the United States. This change will be effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

The "Next of Kin Collections Protection Act of 2025" modifies how the Department of Veterans Affairs handles benefit payments after a beneficiary's death. It ensures that benefit reductions or discontinuances due to death are effective at the end of the month in which the death occurs. This act clarifies payment procedures for the month of the beneficiary's death, applying to deaths occurring on or after the Act's enactment.

The "Stop Sports Blackouts Act" directs the FCC to create regulations requiring cable and satellite providers to issue rebates to subscribers when video programming is blacked out due to retransmission consent or carriage negotiation disputes. These regulations must be established within 90 days of the bill's enactment and must define the appropriate amount for such rebates. This applies when the provider originally agreed to provide the programming at the time of subscription.

The "Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025" introduces a federal tax credit for individuals and corporations who donate to scholarship granting organizations that provide educational scholarships to eligible elementary and secondary students. These scholarships can be used for tuition, books, tutoring, and other qualified education expenses. The bill sets a volume cap on the total amount of donations eligible for the tax credit and includes provisions to prevent government control over scholarship organizations and non-public schools. It also exempts these scholarship amounts from gross income.

This resolution designates the week of February 24-28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week," to recognize the importance of public education. It expresses Congress's support for strengthening public schools through various measures, including empowering educators, supporting student well-being, and promoting equal opportunities. The resolution emphasizes the vital roles of educators, parents, and community stakeholders in ensuring every child has access to a high-quality education. It also acknowledges the importance of federal funding in supporting public schools.

The "Brownfields Redevelopment Tax Incentive Reauthorization Act of 2025" extends the tax deduction for environmental remediation costs, incentivizing the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites. It allows taxpayers to deduct these expenses, promoting investment in revitalizing potentially contaminated properties. This extension is applicable for expenditures paid after December 31, 2024, and before January 1, 2029.

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's rule concerning the protection of Marine Archaeological Resources. The bill aims to overturn the rule as published in the Federal Register.

This bill expresses support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear republic, while condemning the Iranian regime's human rights abuses, support for terrorism, and attempts to develop nuclear weapons. It affirms the right of the Iranian people to self-determination and supports continued sanctions against the current regime. The bill also calls for the protection of Iranian political refugees in Albania.

This resolution appoints specific members to standing committees in the House of Representatives. Ms. Pingree and Mr. Carbajal are assigned to the Committee on Agriculture. Mr. Schneider and Ms. Dean of Pennsylvania are assigned to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

This bill resolves water rights claims for the Fort Belknap Indian Community in Montana by ratifying a water rights agreement, authorizing funding and land transfers to implement the agreement, and rehabilitating and expanding the Fort Belknap Indian Irrigation Project. Additionally, the bill authorizes \$250 million for water and wastewater facilities for the Blackfeet Tribe in Montana.

The "Connected MOM Act" directs the Department of Health and Human Services to investigate and report on the use of remote monitoring devices in state Medicaid programs for pregnant and postpartum women. The report will identify barriers to coverage and the impact on maternal health outcomes. Following the report, the Department of Health and Human Services will update resources for state Medicaid programs to align with the report's recommendations.

This bill streamlines the House's consideration of three measures: disapproving the Department of Energy's energy conservation standards for water heaters, disapproving the EPA's rule on waste emissions charges for petroleum and natural gas systems, and establishing the congressional budget for fiscal year 2025 while setting budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026-2034. It sets specific debate times and waives certain procedural rules to expedite the process.

The "Fairness for Crime Victims Act of 2025" aims to protect the Crime Victims Fund by establishing a point of order in the House and Senate against legislative maneuvers ("CHIMPs") that reduce the fund's availability below a 3-year average. This fund, which supports victims of crimes like child abuse and sexual assault, is financed through federal crime fines and penalties. The point of order can be waived with a three-fifths vote, and it does not apply if the fund balance is within $2 billion of the prior year's balance. This bill seeks to ensure that funds intended for crime victims are not diverted for other purposes.

The Rural Emergency Hospital Access Act removes the requirement that off-campus facilities must be within a 35-mile radius of a hospital to receive Medicare benefits. This change aims to improve access to emergency care in rural areas by allowing facilities to qualify for provider-based status regardless of their proximity to a main hospital. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is required to implement this change within 60 days.

The "Second Chance for Moms Act of 2025" requires a warning label on mifepristone indicating its effects may be reversed with progesterone, potentially increasing fetal survival, and provides a hotline number for further information. It also directs the Secretary to establish a 24/7 toll-free hotline for women seeking to reverse the effects of mifepristone, offering referrals exclusively to healthcare providers who offer abortion pill reversal.

The COVID Fraud Transparency Act of 2025 mandates the Inspector General of the Small Business Administration to report to Congress every three months on the number and total value of COVID-19 loans, including details on new, suspected, and resolved fraud cases related to these loans. This reporting will occur every 3 months for 2 years. The bill specifies that no additional funds will be allocated for the implementation of this Act.

The "Securing America's Land from Foreign Interference Act" prohibits members of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and entities under CCP control from purchasing public or private real estate within the United States and its territories. This includes the 50 states, Washington DC, and US territories.