Legislation

This resolution formally recognizes the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) as it approaches its 80th anniversary in 2025. It celebrates the GPA's massive economic contributions to Georgia, including supporting over 609,000 jobs and generating billions in annual revenue. The bill also highlights the ports' significant growth, efficiency, and future multi-billion dollar investments aimed at expanding capacity and modernizing infrastructure.

The SAFE Home Act amends federal foster care and adoption assistance programs by requiring states to prohibit discrimination against potential or actual foster or adoptive parents based on their approach to a child's biological sex. Specifically, organizations receiving federal funds cannot deny placement if parents adhere to the child's biological sex or refuse consent for treatments or documentation changes related to gender identity inconsistent with biological sex. The bill strictly defines "sex" as biological sex for the purposes of these placement decisions. These new requirements take effect shortly after enactment, though states may receive a temporary extension if legislative action is required for compliance.

The FARMER Act of 2025 modifies federal crop insurance by increasing premium support for certain whole-farm revenue or yield protection plans. It also raises the government subsidy percentage for the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) and adjusts its coverage level calculations. Finally, the bill mandates a study on expanding the SCO to cover areas larger than 1,400 square miles.

This Act establishes a fast-track process to ensure Medicare coverage for medical devices officially designated as "breakthrough devices" by the FDA. Once designated, these devices receive a four-year transitional coverage period under Medicare Parts A and B. The legislation also mandates timely final coverage decisions and provides funding for the administrative oversight required by this new system.

The Protecting Veterans in Crisis Act establishes new oversight measures for the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) to ensure consistent service delivery. This includes requiring advance notification to Congress before firing VCL staff and mandating detailed, ongoing performance and staffing reports. The bill also directs the Comptroller General to review the VCL's operations and provide recommendations for improvement.

The Gunnison Outdoor Resources Protection Act of 2025 establishes numerous new protected zones, including Special Management Areas, Wildlife Conservation Areas, Protection Areas, and Recreation Management Areas, across federal lands in Gunnison County, Colorado. The bill mandates conservation and protection for the natural, scenic, and wildlife resources within these designated areas. It also significantly restricts off-highway vehicle and bicycle use to pre-existing trails, while simultaneously expanding certain Wilderness Areas. Finally, the Act addresses specific land management issues, including oil and gas restrictions in the North Fork Valley and the transfer of certain tribal lands into federal trust status.

The Energy Freedom Act primarily focuses on repealing a wide array of existing federal tax credits and deductions related to energy efficiency, clean energy production, and clean vehicle purchases. This legislation systematically eliminates numerous incentives within the Internal Revenue Code, such as credits for residential clean energy, new and used clean vehicles, and various clean electricity and fuel production incentives. Most of these significant repeals and associated technical cleanups are scheduled to take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.

This resolution expresses strong support for designating May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month to combat a growing national crisis. It highlights alarming statistics regarding rising mental illness rates, significant barriers to accessing care, and disproportionate impacts on youth and marginalized communities. Ultimately, the bill declares mental health a national priority and encourages increased public awareness and support for mental health services.

The INDEX Act mandates that investment advisers managing passively managed funds must ensure actual investors have a say in proxy voting by adhering to proportional voting instructions. If instructions are not received for non-routine matters, advisers generally cannot vote those shares unless specific exceptions apply. This legislation aims to enhance investor democracy by clarifying proxy voting responsibilities for funds tracking market indexes.

This resolution recognizes the significant military service and sacrifice of District of Columbia residents, including veterans and active duty members. It highlights the irony that these individuals lack voting representation in Congress and full local self-government. Therefore, Congress uses this Memorial Day recognition to affirm support for granting D.C. residents the rights afforded by statehood.

This joint resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of a recent rule issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The rule concerned Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards related to the fuel system integrity of hydrogen vehicles, specifically compressed hydrogen storage systems. By disapproving the rule under the Congressional Review Act, Congress prevents this specific NHTSA regulation from taking effect.

This joint resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of a recent rule issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) concerning the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, this measure nullifies the specific OCC regulation regarding bank mergers. If enacted, the disapproved rule will have no legal force or effect.

The Returning SBA to Main Street Act of 2025 mandates the relocation of at least 30% of Small Business Administration (SBA) headquarters employees outside the Washington D.C. area to regional offices, contingent upon cost savings. This legislation also requires a corresponding 30% reduction in SBA headquarters office space within two years of enactment. Furthermore, the bill adjusts pay and telework policies for relocated staff and increases transparency by requiring detailed workforce location breakdowns in future budget submissions to Congress.

The Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act designates over 126,000 acres of new wilderness areas within the Olympic National Forest and adds numerous river segments to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. This legislation aims to permanently protect these federal lands and waterways in Washington State from future development. The Act also ensures that existing tribal treaty rights and valid private property rights are preserved.

This resolution formally announces the election and appointment of several Representatives to specific standing committees within the House. It confirms the addition of Ms. Ansari to Education and Workforce, Mr. Green to Homeland Security, Ms. Lee to Natural Resources, and Mr. Foster to Science, Space, and Technology. This action serves only to update committee membership rosters without enacting new legislation or policy.

The Retirement Savings for Americans Act of 2025 establishes the American Worker Retirement Fund, a new government-managed retirement savings vehicle featuring automatic enrollment and a direct government matching contribution for workers. This system is overseen by an independent federal board tasked with setting investment policy under strict fiduciary standards to protect participant assets. The bill further incentivizes saving through a new, tiered "Government Match Tax Credit" that deposits the matching funds directly into the worker's retirement account.

This resolution congratulates the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of public charter schools for their ongoing contributions to American education. It highlights the growth, academic achievements, and parental choice offered by these tuition-free public schools. The measure officially recognizes and supports the goals of the 26th Annual National Charter Schools Week, scheduled for May 11–17, 2025.

The SNAP Administrator Retention Act of 2025 aims to improve staffing and retention for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by setting new minimum pay standards for state administrators based on comparable federal salaries. If states adopt these standards and have their pay structure approved, the federal government will cover 100% of their administrative personnel costs. This increased federal funding must supplement, not replace, existing state spending on SNAP administration.

The Ending Administrative Garnishment Act of 2025 immediately suspends the government's ability to garnish wages for certain student loans until new error-correction and data tracking systems are certified to Congress. If these systems cannot be implemented, the authority to garnish wages will cease. Furthermore, the bill establishes new penalties for employers who fail to stop improper withholding and limits wage garnishment to loans outstanding for no more than 10 years.

This Concurrent Resolution formally expresses the appreciation of Congress for the dedication and service of local law enforcement officers across the nation. It recognizes the sacrifices made by officers and their families in keeping communities safe. The resolution also encourages strong partnerships between police departments and the communities they serve.