Legislation

The Affordable Housing Expansion Act aims to modernize prevailing wage determinations for federally funded housing projects. It updates wage rate calculation methodologies, standardizes the determination of a project's "residential character," and establishes a working group to recommend further updates to Davis-Bacon requirements. These changes seek to ensure fairer and more accurate prevailing wage rates for affordable housing construction.

This bill, the "No Tax Exemptions For Terror Act," proposes to revoke the tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for the Council on American-Islamic Relations and any other organization found to have ties to terrorism or terrorist organizations. This change would apply to all future taxable years.

The Warrior Road Act focuses on strengthening national defense through improvements to the nation's highway system. It requires the Secretary of Transportation to develop priority listings of highway projects related to civil defense and submit a report on projects that promote national defense. Furthermore, the bill mandates that funding decisions for discretionary grants and state apportionments prioritize projects designated as important to national defense.

The Public Access to Defibrillation in Transportation Facilities Act of 2025 aims to increase the availability of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in public transportation settings. The bill expands federal grant programs to allow funds to be used for purchasing AEDs and developing emergency response plans at these facilities. Furthermore, it directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue recommendations and guidelines for AED deployment and emergency planning at interstate transportation facilities. This legislation seeks to improve response times to sudden cardiac arrest in areas frequented by the public.

The HHS Reproductive and Sexual Health Ombuds Act of 2025 establishes an independent Office of the Ombuds within HHS to support access to reproductive and sexual health care. This office will educate the public, analyze access data, and address misinformation concerning these services. The Ombuds will report directly to the Secretary and submit annual evaluations to Congress regarding their functions.

The Guarding Ratepayers from Imposed EV Charging Directives Act (GRID Act) repeals the existing federal standard for electric vehicle charging programs established under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA). This action removes the mandate for utility regulators to consider and adopt specific electric vehicle charging program standards. The bill also includes conforming amendments to remove related references throughout PURPA.

The Veterans Heroin Overdose Prevention Examination Act, or Veterans HOPE Act, mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a comprehensive review of veteran overdose deaths over the preceding five years. This review must analyze prescription history, medications present at death, and contributing factors, especially focusing on deaths involving non-prescription opioids like heroin and fentanyl. The findings, including recommendations for improving veteran safety, will be reported to Congress and made publicly available.

This bill, the Servicemember Credit Monitoring Enhancement Act, updates the Fair Credit Reporting Act to clarify and standardize the term used for service members eligible for credit monitoring services. It replaces the outdated term "active duty military consumer" with the broader and more accurate term "uniformed services member consumer." This ensures consistent protection and access to credit monitoring for all eligible members of the uniformed services.

The No Tricks on Treats Act of 2025 aims to increase transparency in food labeling by requiring manufacturers to clearly disclose the presence of synthetic dyes, artificial or natural flavorings, and nonnutritive sweeteners on the principal display panel of food packaging. This legislation amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to define foods containing these ingredients without proper labeling as "misbranded." The goal is to ensure consumers are fully informed about what they are purchasing.

The Protect Law Enforcement Task Forces Act affirms the critical role of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) in combating transnational organized crime and reducing illegal narcotics. This bill mandates the Attorney General to reorganize these prosecutor-led, multi-agency task forces within 180 days to enhance coordination against major criminal networks. Furthermore, it requires a public report detailing the successes of these restructured task forces one year after enactment.

This Act establishes a competitive grant pilot program, administered by the Federal Transit Administration, to improve microtransit services specifically for individuals with disabilities and mobility impairments. Grants will prioritize projects that increase accessibility, address service gaps, and promote economic benefits in their service areas. Funds can be used for purchasing accessible vehicles, training, technology acquisition, and service operations, with a maximum grant amount of $3,000,000 per recipient.

The **Defending International Security by Restricting Unacceptable Partnerships and Tactics Act (DISRUPT Act)** aims to counter the growing cooperation between foreign adversaries: China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. The bill establishes policy to disrupt this alignment, particularly concerning defense and economic coordination, through the use of sanctions and export controls. It mandates the creation of several interagency task forces and detailed reports to assess the risks posed by this cooperation and outline U.S. strategic responses. Ultimately, the legislation seeks to strengthen deterrence and prepare the U.S. for potential simultaneous challenges from these nations.

The Helping Our Heroes Act allows volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel to claim a charitable deduction for the value of their services. This deduction is set at \$20 per hour, up to 300 hours annually. The provision also permits taxpayers who do not itemize deductions to claim this specific charitable contribution.

This resolution officially designates October 2025 as National Military Toxic Exposures Awareness Month to highlight the historical importance of toxic exposures in military service. It aims to raise public awareness about these issues and commend the efforts of veterans and advocates supporting affected service members. The resolution also calls on the Department of Defense to prevent future toxic exposure incidents.

This bill directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish procedures for tenants to report condemned Federally assisted rental housing. It also authorizes HUD to impose significant civil penalties, up to $50,000, on owners of such condemned properties. The legislation aims to increase accountability for owners of housing receiving federal assistance that is deemed unsafe or uninhabitable.

The Community Investment and Prosperity Act aims to boost community welfare by increasing existing investment limits for financial institutions. Specifically, this legislation raises the statutory investment cap from 15% to 20% within relevant sections of the Revised Statutes and the Federal Reserve Act. This adjustment is intended to encourage greater investment activity.

The SCAM Act establishes a joint task force, led by the Department of Defense, to investigate and disrupt transnational cybercrime and scam networks, with a priority focus on those linked to the Chinese Communist Party in the Indo-Pacific. This task force will coordinate across numerous federal agencies to protect Americans from significant financial losses due to these scams. Within one year, the task force must report findings and recommend policy options, including sanctions and cyber actions, to combat these threats. The legislation aims to address the national security and economic risks posed by these criminal operations.

The Redistricting Transparency and Accountability Act of 2025 establishes federal requirements for how states must conduct congressional redistricting following the decennial census. This bill mandates significant public participation, requiring states to hold public hearings and maintain a comprehensive public website detailing all proposed plans and data. The goal is to ensure that the process of drawing congressional districts is open, accessible, and accountable to the public.

The Historic Preservation Enhancement Act significantly increases mandatory annual funding for the Historic Preservation Fund to \$300 million. It establishes minimum funding allocations for State and Tribal Historic Preservation Offices, ensuring greater support for these entities. Furthermore, the bill streamlines fund availability starting in Fiscal Year 2027 and authorizes specific grant programs to advance preservation efforts.

The Guaranteed Uninterrupted Access to Retiree Disbursements Act (GUARD Act) ensures the Social Security Administration (SSA) has necessary funding for its administrative expenses in fiscal year 2026, even if regular appropriations are delayed. This legislation mandates that the SSA must continue all required functions, including responding to Congress, during any lapse in appropriations. The goal is to guarantee uninterrupted access to retiree disbursements.