Legislation

This resolution supports designating September 19, 2025, as "National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day" to recognize the devastating impact of stillbirths on American families. It aims to raise awareness, support proven prevention methods, and encourage further research and data collection to reduce stillbirth rates. The resolution also celebrates recent legislative action to increase federal funding for these critical efforts.

This resolution supports designating the week of September 21 through September 27, 2025, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week." The measure aims to officially recognize and honor the profound sacrifices made by families who have lost a loved one serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. It encourages communities nationwide to observe this week through acts of service and by celebrating the lives of these fallen service members.

This House Resolution strongly condemns all forms of political violence and threats against elected officials and public figures, regardless of political affiliation. It affirms that disagreements must be resolved through peaceful and democratic means, not intimidation or force. The resolution urges law enforcement to prosecute those who commit or encourage such violence. Finally, it calls on all leaders to cease using dehumanizing rhetoric and promote civil discourse.

This resolution expresses the strong belief of Congress in the fundamental human right to religious freedom globally. It urges the U.S. to maintain diplomatic engagement with nations that severely restrict these freedoms to promote both societal prosperity and stable partnerships. The bill specifically highlights countries flagged for serious religious freedom violations and affirms the U.S. commitment to leading international efforts on this issue.

This resolution officially recognizes the significant challenge of "diaper need" affecting families nationwide and expresses support for designating September 15–21, 2025, as National Diaper Need Awareness Week. It highlights how a lack of diapers impacts infant health, childcare access, and parental employment. The bill encourages public support and donations to the hundreds of local diaper banks working to provide this essential resource to struggling families.

This resolution supports designating July as "American Families Month" to recognize the vital role of strong, stably married, two-parent households in promoting social stability and positive child outcomes. It asserts that the nuclear family structure is foundational to American society and expresses concern over declining marriage rates. The goal is to raise public awareness about the benefits of stable families and encourage supportive policies.

This resolution officially recognizes the Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Flag as a symbol of the nation's commitment to ending military and veteran suicide. It also designates September 22nd as National Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day to raise awareness and combat the stigma surrounding mental health for service members. The bill ensures the SAR Flag will be displayed daily above all Federal buildings to honor those lost and support those still serving.

This resolution formally acknowledges the hate and discrimination faced by communities following the September 11th attacks, including government actions that unfairly targeted them. It calls for an independent commission to review past policies and suggest remedies for ongoing profiling. Furthermore, the bill supports funding for community-led victim services and mandates a study on the long-term health impacts of this targeting.

This resolution officially recognizes the 250th birthday of the United States Navy, celebrating its long history since the Continental Navy was established in 1775. Congress expresses deep gratitude for the bravery and dedication of all past and present Sailors who have defended the nation. The bill reaffirms the Navy's vital role in global security, humanitarian efforts, and maintaining American strength worldwide.

The Homes for Heroes Act aims to enhance housing benefits for eligible veterans. This bill increases the maximum loan amount the VA will guarantee for certain veterans' home loans. Additionally, it updates the fee structure for veterans refinancing existing VA-guaranteed loans, often resulting in lower or unchanged fees for disabled veterans.

The Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act of 2025 imposes a federal income tax penalty on corporations whose CEO-to-worker pay ratio exceeds 50-to-1, calculated using a five-year average. If the ratio is too high, the standard 21% corporate tax rate will increase according to a specified penalty table. This measure applies to tax years beginning after December 31, 2025, with exceptions for smaller companies below a $100 million revenue threshold.

The DFC Modernization Act of 2025 updates the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation's framework by restricting aid to high-income nations and flagging specific countries of concern. It streamlines agency management by reducing the Board size and centralizing staffing authority under the CEO. Furthermore, the bill increases the DFC's equity investment capacity and significantly raises the federal government's maximum contingent liability for development obligations. Finally, it tightens rules for projects involving state-owned enterprises and repeals the European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019.

The Building US Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILDS) Act authorizes competitive grants to industry partnerships focused on key infrastructure sectors like energy, construction, and technology. These grants fund collaborations to develop training programs, align education with industry needs, and support worker recruitment and retention. The overall goal is to strengthen these critical industries by ensuring a skilled and competitive workforce through strategic planning and investment in work-based learning.

The REAL Health Providers Act mandates that Medicare Advantage plans maintain accurate and up-to-date public directories of their network providers starting in 2028. This legislation requires regular verification of provider information and establishes cost-sharing protections for patients who see listed providers who are ultimately out-of-network. Furthermore, plans must annually report their directory accuracy scores to the Secretary, which will eventually be made public.

The U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act mandates a comprehensive review of the current relationship between the two nations based on concerns over South Africa's foreign policy alignment with Russia, China, and Hamas. Following this review, the President must report to Congress and certify whether South Africa's actions harm U.S. national security interests. If such harm is certified, the bill requires the President to identify sanctionable officials and immediately terminate South Africa's eligibility for key trade preference programs.

The STUDENT Act mandates that student loan lenders must now clearly disclose the total amount of interest a borrower will pay over the life of the loan. This calculation must be based on the standard repayment plan for the borrower's total outstanding principal balance. The goal is to provide borrowers with greater transparency regarding the full cost of their student loans.

This resolution expresses Congressional support for designating September as "Dystonia Awareness Month" to promote public understanding of this painful neurological movement disorder. The measure aims to increase awareness about dystonia, which affects hundreds of thousands of Americans, leading to involuntary muscle contractions and significant disability. By supporting this designation, Congress encourages greater public education, supports ongoing research efforts, and commends healthcare professionals working to improve the lives of those affected.

The Royalty Transparency Act expands financial disclosure requirements for certain federal advisory board members and mandates that executive branch employees and covered advisors report the source and value of royalties received, including those from government-developed inventions. The bill also updates federal acquisition rules to prevent organizational conflicts of interest by requiring agencies to review contractor royalty payments during conflict checks. Finally, it establishes new procedures for public access to these financial reports and mandates annual reporting on royalty-related conflicts to Congress.

The District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025 eliminates the D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission entirely. This change grants the President the authority to directly nominate and appoint the Chief Judge and all other D.C. judges without receiving a list of candidates from the former commission. The bill makes corresponding technical updates to the D.C. Home Rule Act and related statutes.

The Cable Transparency Act modernizes how cable franchise agreements are managed by streamlining the process for operators to modify existing rules based on good cause, such as new technology or legal compliance. It establishes clear, time-bound procedures for local authorities to approve or deny these requests, often resulting in automatic approval if deadlines are missed. Furthermore, the Act restricts the ability of both operators and franchising authorities to unilaterally terminate existing agreements, setting high standards for revocation.