Legislation

The TRICARE Transition Transparency Act of 2025 mandates that the Secretary of Defense provide TRICARE beneficiaries with proactive, multi-stage electronic notifications before coverage transition requirements take effect. This ensures beneficiaries are clearly informed about necessary actions, such as re-enrollment due to age limits. The Act also requires a public awareness campaign and annual reporting to Congress on the effectiveness of these notification efforts.

The 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025 aims to enhance mental health support for LGBTQ youth by ensuring dedicated resources for specialized services within the 988 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline. This bill mandates that a minimum of 9% of annual hotline funding be reserved specifically for maintaining the specialized "Press 3 option" or equivalent service for LGBTQ callers. This action is driven by findings showing disproportionately high rates of suicidal ideation among LGBTQ high school students.

The Pipeline to Service Act aims to strengthen the federal workforce by expanding opportunities for students and recent graduates. It establishes new recruitment partnerships with colleges, mandates a minimum intern wage of $15 per hour, and streamlines pathways for interns and Presidential Management Fellows (renamed TALENTS) to convert into permanent federal employees. The bill also doubles the intake for the leadership development program to build a stronger pipeline of future government managers.

The A Chance To Serve Act significantly expands benefits for current and former Peace Corps and AmeriCorps volunteers. This legislation increases education awards, provides federal job hiring advantages, and offers one year of post-service healthcare coverage for former volunteers. Furthermore, it suspends federal student loan payments and interest accumulation during service periods for both groups. The bill also makes certain national service payments and educational awards exempt from federal income tax.

The Faith in Housing Act of 2025 aims to address the national housing shortage by empowering religious organizations to build affordable housing on their owned land. This Act preempts restrictive local zoning laws that currently hinder these faith-based efforts to create housing for low-income families. By overriding conflicting local ordinances, the bill seeks to unlock existing property for the development of deed-restricted affordable units.

The Improving Child Care for Working Families Act of 2025 significantly increases the tax exclusion limit for dependent care assistance programs. This change raises the maximum exclusion from $\$7,500$ to $\$10,500$ for most taxpayers. The bill also adjusts the limit for married individuals filing separately to $\$5,250$. These provisions apply to dependent care expenses incurred in calendar years beginning after the Act's enactment.

The Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act mandates the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study assessing the suitability and feasibility of designating the Monterey Bay region as a National Heritage Area. This assessment will cover Monterey, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo counties, along with adjacent areas sharing similar heritage. The study requires close collaboration with state, local, Tribal, and non-profit partners.

The Data Improvement for Puerto Rico Recovery Act mandates a comprehensive study by the Comptroller General to assess the data used in allocating disaster recovery grants in Puerto Rico following major events. This report must detail the grants awarded, the statistical tools employed by agencies, and identify critical data gaps that hindered recovery efforts. Ultimately, the Act aims to improve future federal data products and processes to ensure more effective oversight and distribution of aid to the territory.

The Promoting Permanency Through Kinship Families Act aims to prioritize placing children in the care of relatives and close family friends (kinship care) as a primary path to permanency. This legislation mandates that states actively seek and support kinship placements by removing barriers like age limits for caregivers and ensuring access to necessary resources. Furthermore, the bill strengthens support programs and makes participation in the Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program mandatory for all states.

The Statutes of Limitation for Child Sexual Abuse Reform Act aims to address the epidemic of child sexual abuse by eliminating state statutes of limitations for civil and criminal cases involving child sexual abuse, exploitation, and sex trafficking. The bill incentivizes states to adopt these reforms by offering federal grants to those that eliminate time limits for filing lawsuits or reopen previously time-barred claims. This legislation is designed to ensure survivors have a meaningful opportunity to seek justice and hold perpetrators accountable, regardless of how long it took them to come forward.

The CTE Student Mental Health and Wellness Act updates federal law to expand mental health and substance use disorder services to include area career and technical education (CTE) schools alongside traditional institutions of higher education. This is achieved by replacing the term "institution of higher education" with the broader term "covered institution" throughout relevant sections of the Public Health Service Act. Essentially, the bill broadens the scope of federal support for student mental health programs to cover CTE students.

The Choice Arrangement Act of 2025 establishes new rules for employer-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) integrated with individual health insurance, creating a "CHOICE arrangement." This legislation outlines specific nondiscrimination, substantiation, and notice requirements for employers offering these plans. Furthermore, the Act allows participants to use pre-tax cafeteria plan funds for their coverage and introduces a new, temporary tax credit for eligible small and medium-sized employers who offer these arrangements.

This resolution formally recognizes October 2025 as Filipino American History Month to celebrate the rich history and culture of Filipino Americans. It highlights their significant and long-standing contributions across all sectors of American life, including military service, healthcare, and public office. The measure encourages all Americans to observe the month with appropriate programs to promote the study of this vital community's heritage.

The NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act of 2025 aims to significantly upgrade and expand the national weather alert system to ensure reliable, uninterrupted access for all Americans, regardless of location. This legislation mandates the modernization of existing infrastructure, including transitioning to newer communication technologies and expanding transmitter coverage to underserved rural and tribal areas. Furthermore, the Act requires a comprehensive assessment to improve data dissemination and ensure the system remains resilient against various threats.

The Stop CMV Act of 2025 establishes a framework for voluntary newborn screening for congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) across the United States. It tasks states with developing testing procedures, while authorizing federal funding through HRSA grants to support implementation and CDC grants for data collection and education. The bill also directs the NIH to expand research into CMV screening, prevention, and treatment.

The Financial Exploitation Prevention Act of 2025 allows investment companies to voluntarily adopt rules enabling them to postpone the redemption of shares for vulnerable investors suspected of being financially exploited. If a company opts in, it can delay payouts for up to 25 business days while investigating potential exploitation of an older or impaired adult. Companies must also establish internal procedures and notify customers that such delays are possible under these specific circumstances.

The **Protecting Our Democracy Act** is a comprehensive bill designed to increase transparency, accountability, and oversight across the Executive Branch. It strengthens restrictions on presidential pardon power, closes loopholes in emoluments clauses, and enhances Congress's ability to enforce subpoenas. Furthermore, the Act bolsters whistleblower protections, tightens ethics rules for acting officials and appointees, and mandates public disclosure of presidential tax returns.

This joint resolution expresses Congress's formal disapproval of a recent rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) concerning the Affordable Care Act marketplaces. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, this resolution immediately cancels the CMS rule regarding "Market Integrity and Affordability." Essentially, Congress is overturning this specific executive branch regulation before it can take effect.

This resolution officially recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month, running from September 15 to October 15, 2025. It celebrates the immense and vital contributions of Latinos to the United States across culture, the economy, and civic life. The bill encourages all Americans to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities honoring this heritage.

The Service Starts At Home Act establishes federal grant programs to support paid internships in local government offices for students. It also creates a scholarship program rewarding K-12 and college students based on the number of hours they dedicate to approved volunteer service. Finally, the Act mandates a system to recognize educational institutions for their significant community service achievements.