Legislation

This Act officially establishes the Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2025 to honor the life and groundbreaking civil rights achievements of the late legal pioneer. The bill authorizes the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to her family in recognition of her service, including her role in *Brown v. Board of Education*. Furthermore, it permits the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates of the medal to cover production costs.

The Child Care Modernization Act of 2025 aims to significantly update federal child care funding by increasing state flexibility, broadening eligibility for assistance, and strengthening workforce support. The bill mandates that states develop plans ensuring child care payment rates cover actual costs, determined by new cost estimation models. Furthermore, it establishes new grant programs to fund the startup, expansion, and physical improvement of child care facilities.

The District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act eliminates the existing Judicial Nomination Commission responsible for recommending judicial candidates. This act grants the President of the United States the authority to directly nominate candidates for D.C. judicial positions, including chief judges. Consequently, the process for filling judicial vacancies in the District of Columbia is fundamentally changed.

The Learn and Serve America Reinvestment Act provides a significant, dedicated annual funding increase of $40 million to the Learn and Serve America program starting in fiscal year 2026. This legislation also expands eligibility to include local educational agencies and grants State Educational Agencies more flexibility in designating program operators. Furthermore, it restructures how funds are distributed starting in 2026, including setting aside funds for Native American education and requiring competitive grants to states, territories, and tribes.

The Emergency Pine Beetle Response Act of 2025 establishes emergency financial assistance for private forest owners and timber service businesses impacted by pine beetle outbreaks. This aid includes cost-share payments to cover restoration efforts and new emergency loan options specifically for nonindustrial private forest landowners. The bill also provides supplemental grants to state, Tribal, and local governments to aid in their response and recovery from these infestations.

The FASTER Act establishes a FEMA grant program to fund fire departments in creating home safety and fall prevention initiatives for older adults. These grants will help departments conduct home safety assessments, install safety modifications like grab bars, and provide related community paramedicine services. The goal is to reduce the high rate of debilitating and costly falls among seniors through proactive community intervention.

The Equal Detention Standards Act of 2025 mandates that all federally contracted immigration detention facilities must adhere to the U.S. Marshal Service's Federal Performance Based Detention Standards. This ensures that private and local entities operating these centers comply with the same federal standards used for government-run facilities. This requirement applies to all new and renewed detention contracts signed after the bill's enactment.

The Equal Campus Access Act of 2025 ensures that public colleges and universities receiving federal funding must grant religious student groups the same rights, benefits, and privileges afforded to all other student organizations. This legislation prohibits discrimination against religious groups based on their beliefs, speech, leadership, or standards of conduct. Essentially, it mandates equal access to campus resources for all student organizations.

The Immersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2025 establishes a federal grant program managed by the Secretary of Labor to fund career pathway programs utilizing immersive technologies like virtual and augmented reality. These grants aim to equip workers with in-demand job skills, prioritizing partnerships with employers and serving individuals facing employment barriers. The legislation authorizes $50 million annually for ten years to support the creation and implementation of these innovative training services.

The Eliminate Shutdowns Act establishes an automatic, 14-day continuing appropriation mechanism to keep federal programs operational if Congress fails to pass a new budget by the start of the fiscal year. This funding continues to renew every 14 days until a full appropriation is enacted, ensuring essential services remain active. The Act also includes specific budgetary rules for counting this funding and sets an effective date of September 30, 2025.

The Truth in Gender Act of 2025 mandates that all federal agencies define and use "sex" strictly according to biological classification (male or female) in laws, documents, and records. This legislation requires the removal of language promoting "gender ideology" from federal policies and prohibits asking for gender identity on official forms. Furthermore, it directs federal entities to ensure privacy and housing in intimate spaces, such as prisons and shelters, are based on biological sex. The Act also prioritizes the enforcement of rights related to sex-based distinctions and single-sex spaces.

This bill, the Special Diabetes Program for Indians Reauthorization Act of 2025, ensures continued funding for critical diabetes programs serving Native American communities. It extends the authorization for the Special Diabetes Program for Indians through fiscal year 2030. The legislation secures an annual appropriation of \$160 million for these essential services through that period.

The Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025 mandates that colleges receiving federal funds update their policies to explicitly prohibit and detail procedures for addressing harassment based on protected characteristics, including technology-facilitated abuse. The bill also establishes a competitive grant program, funded up to $50 million annually, to support campus efforts in harassment prevention, training, and support services. This legislation adds new requirements without superseding existing civil rights protections.

The Farm Rescue Act of 2025 allows agricultural producers to receive an advance partial payment for the 2025 Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program if projected payments are anticipated. Producers can opt to receive an immediate advance payment of 40% to 50% of their projected PLC amount for the 2025 crop year. The final payment will be adjusted after the marketing year concludes, and the Secretary retains the right to recover erroneous advance payments.

The Flood Insurance Tax Credit Act of 2025 establishes a new federal tax credit for taxpayers who purchase flood insurance for their primary residence, beginning in tax year 2026. This credit is calculated based on premiums paid for federal and private flood insurance, subject to specific dollar limits for structure and contents coverage. The total credit amount is subject to phase-outs based on the taxpayer's adjusted gross income.

The Second Chance at Life Act of 2025 establishes new federal requirements for abortion providers offering chemical abortions involving two drugs. These rules mandate that doctors inform women about the possibility of reversing the effects of the first pill, mifepristone, at least 24 hours in advance. The law also requires specific signage in clinics and directs the Department of Health and Human Services to create an accessible, privacy-focused website detailing reversal information. Finally, it creates a pathway for civil lawsuits against providers who knowingly violate these new informed consent and disclosure mandates.

The HEALTH Act of 2025 permanently updates Medicare rules for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) regarding telehealth. This legislation permanently recognizes audio-only calls as reimbursable telehealth services and removes geographic location requirements for patients receiving care from these clinics. Furthermore, it ensures permanent payment parity for these telehealth visits, treating them as standard outpatient services for billing purposes.

The Preventive Home Visit Act establishes new Medicare coverage for comprehensive, in-home preventive assessments conducted by qualified health professionals. These visits aim to identify home-based health risks and provide necessary referrals for modifications or training to prevent falls and maintain wellness. Coverage is limited to once every two years, with payments set at 100% of the actual cost or the established rate.

The Make America's Youth Healthy Again Act of 2025 establishes a new Presidents Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. This Council will advise the President on promoting physical activity and setting new national fitness goals for American youth. Its key responsibilities include recommending the return of the Presidential Fitness Award and developing strategies to combat childhood obesity. The Council is set to operate for two years unless the President extends its term.

The Combating Hate Across Campus Act mandates that colleges and universities must provide more detailed reporting on campus hate crimes. Specifically, institutions are now required to disaggregate their reported hate crime statistics based on the specific identity of the targeted person or group, following FBI guidelines. This aims to increase transparency regarding incidents motivated by prejudice on campus.