Legislation

The Restore Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act of 2025 aims to improve accountability within the VA by streamlining the process for removing or disciplining employees, including supervisors and senior executives, for misconduct or poor performance. It sets specific timelines and standards for disciplinary actions, emphasizing the use of substantial evidence and limiting external review of penalties. The bill also protects whistleblowers and ensures that disciplinary actions are based on a thorough consideration of the employee's record and the nature of the offense. These changes will apply retroactively to misconduct or performance issues that occurred after the enactment of the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017.

This bill expresses support for women's access to comprehensive, high-quality healthcare services nationwide, emphasizing the importance of physical, mental, and spiritual wellness. It recognizes the Pro Womens Healthcare Centers as an example of comprehensive care, highlighting their services and standards. The bill aims to empower women to advocate for their health and acknowledges the interconnectedness of women's health with the well-being of men, families, and communities. Ultimately, the bill champions the implementation of similar high-quality, life-affirming care standards across the nation.

This resolution informs the House of Representatives about the Senate's selection of Jennifer A. Hemingway as the new Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper.

The "Protecting Higher Education from the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2025" restricts certain visas for members of the Chinese Communist Party and their families, with exceptions only for UN obligations or national security waivers. This includes individuals who have served on the National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party. The President can waive the restriction for national security reasons.

The "Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act" establishes a commission to examine the history of slavery and discrimination in the United States from 1619 to the present. The commission will study the lingering negative effects of these injustices on living African Americans and U.S. society, and recommend appropriate remedies, including how to educate the American public on its findings to promote racial healing and understanding. The commission will submit a written report of its findings and recommendations to Congress within 18 months of its first official meeting, and the act authorizes the appropriation of $20,000,000 to implement the provisions of this act.

This bill authorizes the appointment of one additional district judge for the district of Idaho. The President will appoint the new judge, with confirmation by the Senate. The bill also updates the U.S. Code to reflect the increase in the number of judgeships for Idaho.

The PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act establishes a grant program within the Department of Veterans Affairs to fund peer-to-peer mental health support for veterans. Grants, up to $250,000, will be awarded to eligible entities like nonprofits and veteran service organizations to operate programs that meet specific standards, hire veteran peer specialists, and provide 24/7 mental health support. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs will establish an advisory committee to set program standards and best practices. The bill allocates $25,000,000 over three years to carry out the program.

The "Action Versus No Action Act" streamlines environmental impact studies for certain collaborative forest management activities by limiting the analysis to only two options: taking action or taking no action. When considering the "no action" option, the Act requires the evaluating body to consider the effects on forest health, potential losses, habitat diversity, wildfire, and timber production. This focused approach aims to expedite collaborative forest management projects while still considering potential environmental and socioeconomic impacts.

The "Promoting New Bank Formation Act of 2025" aims to encourage the creation of new financial institutions, especially in underserved areas, by phasing in capital standards, allowing changes to business plans, adjusting the Community Bank Leverage Ratio for rural community banks, and expanding agricultural loan authority for federal savings associations. The Act also requires federal banking agencies to study and report on the reasons for the decline in new financial institutions and ways to promote their formation.

The "Make Transportation Authorities Accountable and Transparent Act" mandates an audit by the Department of Transportation's Inspector General on coronavirus relief funds allocated to the five largest transit agencies. This audit will cover the five fiscal years prior to the Act's enactment, detailing the amount of funds received and how they were spent. A report summarizing the audit findings must be submitted to Congress within 180 days.

The Voluntary School Prayer Protection Act of 2025 ensures that state and local education agencies respect constitutionally protected prayer in public schools. The bill states that the Department of Education will not provide funding to any agency that denies or prevents voluntary participation in constitutionally protected prayer. The bill does not require anyone to participate in prayer.

The "Keep Every Extra Penny Act of 2025" amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude overtime compensation, as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, from an individual's gross income, effectively making overtime pay tax-free. This exclusion aims to provide financial relief to workers who earn overtime pay.

The "Permanent Tax Cuts for American Families Act of 2025" makes permanent the increased standard deductions, raising them to $18,000 for single filers and $12,000 for married filers. These amounts will be adjusted for inflation using the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This change applies to taxable years starting after the law is enacted.

The "No Mandates Act" prevents federal agencies from mandating COVID-19 vaccinations and prohibits requiring proof of vaccination for accessing federal properties or services. Entities receiving federal funds, including COVID-19 relief, are barred from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for services, or they must repay all federal funds received.

This bill expresses support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration, which promotes women's health, strengthens the family, and upholds national sovereignty in healthcare. It affirms the principles of the declaration, including the value of life and the family's role in society and seeks to ensure that U.S. policy aligns with these values by not funding abortions or coercive family planning in foreign countries. The bill also encourages other countries to uphold these principles.

The Lumbee Fairness Act grants federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, making them eligible for federal services and benefits. It designates specific counties in North Carolina as the Tribe's service area and requires a needs assessment report to Congress. The Act also authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for the Tribe and addresses jurisdictional matters, while clarifying the application of the Indian Child Welfare Act.

This bill expresses the House of Representatives' commitment to secure elections, emphasizing that presenting valid photo identification is a fundamental aspect of ensuring election integrity. It argues that photo ID verification is crucial for maintaining trust in the electoral process.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment mandating that total federal spending cannot exceed total revenue in any fiscal year, unless a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate vote for a specific excess. It requires the President to propose a balanced budget annually and empowers Congress to enforce the amendment through legislation. The amendment defines total receipts and outlays, and will take effect five years after ratification.

The Sunset Chevron Act mandates the Comptroller General to list all rules upheld by Chevron deference, and sets sunset dates for those rules, repealing them over time. It requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to create a list of rules that were upheld due to Chevron deference. The Act sets a timeline for the rules to expire and waives a Congressional Review Act period for expedited resolutions related to the identified rules.

The Veterans True Choice Act of 2025 expands TRICARE eligibility to veterans with service-connected disabilities who are eligible for VA healthcare enrollment, allowing them to enroll in TRICARE Select. Veterans enrolled in TRICARE through this provision cannot be concurrently enrolled in the VA patient enrollment system or receive VA medical care. The VA and Department of Defense will create an agreement for the VA to reimburse the Department of Defense for the costs of enrolling these veterans in TRICARE. Implementation will be phased in, with ongoing reports to Congress on enrollment and costs.