Legislation

The Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act establishes a new temporary visa category, H-2C, designed to allow registered employers in areas with low unemployment to hire foreign workers for specific, registered positions. This bill creates a comprehensive framework defining eligibility, setting numerical caps, and outlining strict requirements for both employers and workers to address labor shortages. It also includes provisions for worker protections, portability, and a mandatory study on the program's economic and social impact.

The Net Metering Protection Act ensures that federal entities cannot interfere with or block states or nonregulated electric utilities from implementing or enforcing specific net metering service standards adopted under federal law. This legislation safeguards state and local authority over renewable energy policies related to customer-generated electricity.

The Chloe Cole Act prohibits healthcare professionals from engaging in chemical or surgical mutilation of minors, defined as specific medical interventions intended to alter appearance or biological function related to sex. This prohibition is enforced through federal jurisdiction when interstate commerce is involved in the procedure. The bill also establishes a private right of action, allowing individuals subjected to these procedures as minors to sue participating providers, and sets strict liability standards for future violations.

The Michelle Alyssa Go Act revises the definition of an "institution for mental diseases" under Medicaid to allow federal funding for smaller facilities. Specifically, it excludes mental health facilities with 36 beds or fewer from the IMD exclusion if they meet specific, evidence-based quality standards set by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This change aims to increase access to care by making smaller, qualified treatment centers eligible for Medicaid reimbursement.

This resolution expresses strong support for designating September 2025 as "Hawaiian History Month." The designation aims to recognize the rich history, culture, and significant contributions of Native Hawaiians. Furthermore, it reaffirms the Federal trust responsibility to support the well-being and cultural revitalization of the Native Hawaiian Community.

This resolution expresses support for designating the week of September 20 through September 27, 2025, as "National Estuaries Week." It recognizes the critical economic, ecological, and protective value of estuaries to the nation. The bill applauds ongoing efforts by federal, state, and local partners to study, protect, and restore these vital coastal environments.

The Protecting Free Vaccines Act mandates that most private health insurance plans must cover specific vaccines recommended by the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) without any out-of-pocket costs until January 1, 2030. This requirement also updates coverage rules for Medicare Part D, Medicaid, and CHIP to ensure continuity of coverage for these recommended immunizations. The bill locks in coverage based on the ACIP recommendations in place as of October 25, 2024, across various federal health programs.

The Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025 establishes an automatic mechanism to ensure the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) remains funded during a lapse in appropriations. This allows the FAA to continue essential operations using existing funds from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund until a new budget or continuing resolution is enacted. Funding will cease after 30 days if no new appropriations are passed. This ensures continuity for core FAA programs, including operations, infrastructure, and grants.

The FORTIFY Act amends the existing school security grant program to specifically allow funding for hiring School Resource Officers (SROs) and purchasing necessary equipment and vehicles for them. Additionally, the bill mandates the Attorney General to provide technical assistance to help rural and underserved areas successfully apply for these security grants. The law also requires reporting on how this new technical assistance has impacted grant access for those specific areas.

This bill prohibits the use of any Federal funds to pay reparations, restitution, or compensation ordered by international bodies or courts for alleged violations of international law. Payments stemming from such international judgments are barred unless explicitly authorized by a subsequent, specific Act of Congress. In essence, it prevents the automatic funding of international legal reparations using federal money.

The Medicare Advantage Prompt Pay Act establishes stricter deadlines for Medicare Advantage organizations to pay clean claims submitted by doctors and suppliers. This legislation mandates that MA plans must pay at least 95% of electronic claims within 14 days and other clean claims within 30 days, starting January 1, 2027. Failure to meet these new prompt payment requirements will result in mandatory interest payments to providers and potential civil monetary penalties of up to $25,000 per violation for the MA organization. The Act also requires MA plans to begin reporting detailed data on their payment timeliness to the Secretary.

The **GREEN Streets Act** updates federal road performance measures to mandate that states set goals for reducing vehicle miles traveled and greenhouse gas emissions while improving climate resilience. It requires detailed environmental and community impact analyses before approving road capacity expansion projects that increase traffic lanes. Furthermore, the bill establishes new national standards for transit accessibility and mandates that states failing to meet emission performance targets must dedicate federal funding toward projects that reduce driving and improve alternatives like transit, walking, and biking.

The Prevent Youth Suicide Act mandates that schools serving grades 6 through 12 establish comprehensive, evidence-based suicide prevention and postvention protocols to maintain federal funding. These rules require biennial staff training, clear referral systems for at-risk students, and the adoption of a trauma-informed approach. The Secretary of Education is tasked with creating these regulations, providing resources, and monitoring compliance.

The SAFE Orbit Act establishes the framework for the Department of Commerce to manage civil space situational awareness and space traffic coordination. This involves gathering and publicly sharing unclassified data on objects in orbit while providing basic services for free. The bill also elevates the existing Office of Space Commerce into a new, directly reporting Bureau led by a Senate-confirmed Assistant Secretary. Finally, it grants liability protection to government entities and contractors involved in providing or receiving this space traffic information.

This resolution urges the Executive Branch and G7/EU leaders to seize frozen Russian sovereign assets under their jurisdiction. These seized assets should then be disbursed to Ukraine in regular tranches of at least $10 billion per month until fully expended. The action is justified by documenting Russia's extensive war crimes and the massive financial cost of its invasion.

The Strengthening Child Exploitation Enforcement Act updates federal laws to enhance protections against crimes involving minors. This bill clarifies definitions in kidnapping and sexual abuse statutes, broadens the scope of sex trafficking offenses, and establishes a new federal crime for certain intentional touching of minors under 16. Furthermore, it standardizes penalties, ensuring attempts to commit these offenses carry the same weight as completed acts.

This bill aims to enhance the safety and security of Members of Congress, their families, and staff by restricting the public dissemination of sensitive personal information. It prohibits government agencies and data brokers from publishing or selling "covered information," such as home addresses and personal phone numbers, upon request. Furthermore, it grants covered individuals the right to sue entities that fail to remove this protected data from public online records within 72 hours.

The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act aims to shield manufacturers and sellers of stone slab products from civil lawsuits related to silica dust exposure. This bill prohibits filing new lawsuits, and mandates the dismissal of existing ones, when injuries allegedly result from unsafe cutting or installation practices by third-party fabricators. The intent is to protect commerce by preventing liability for actions outside the manufacturer's control where safety standards already exist for installers.

This bill amends federal law to prohibit educational institutions from withholding academic transcripts from individuals who used Post-9/11 educational assistance benefits. Specifically, schools cannot deny a transcript solely because a student has an outstanding balance related to their use of those benefits. This ensures veterans and other beneficiaries can access their records regardless of certain outstanding debts to the institution.

The Puerto Rico Energy Oversight and Accountability Act mandates the Comptroller General to conduct a detailed study on the management and effectiveness of Puerto Rico's energy sector since June 2021. This report will analyze the impact of LUMA Energy and Genera PR, local government actions, and federal spending efficiency. Crucially, the Act requires the Comptroller General to provide specific recommendations for improving federal oversight, intergovernmental coordination, and accelerating grid modernization efforts.