Legislation

This resolution supports National Public Health Week, recognizing the critical role of public health professionals and government agencies in preventing disease, addressing health disparities, and improving overall health in the U.S. It encourages increased efforts and resources to enhance community health, strengthen the public health system, and promote awareness of public health's impact on the nation's well-being. The resolution also voices concerns regarding potential budget cuts that could negatively impact public health initiatives and the ability to respond to health crises.

The "Free Iraq from Iran Act" aims to support the Iraqi people in liberating their country from Iranian influence and to promote democracy and human rights. It mandates the development of an interagency strategy to dismantle Iran-backed militias, support Iraqi civil society, and counter Iranian disinformation. The Act requires the designation of specific Iran-backed militias as foreign terrorist organizations and imposes sanctions on individuals and entities supporting these groups. Additionally, it prohibits U.S. funding to the Iraqi government unless certain conditions are met regarding the dismantling of these militias and restricts Iraq's importation of liquefied natural gas from Iran.

The "Don't Cut FAA Workers Act of 2025" prevents mass layoffs at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for one year following a major aviation accident. It requires the FAA Administrator to notify Congress of any planned mass layoff, which can only proceed if Congress approves it via a joint resolution. This bill defines a mass layoff as affecting 10 or more employees at a single site or 250 or more employees regardless of location within a 90-day period. The bill aims to ensure stability within the FAA workforce during critical times following aviation accidents.

The University Accountability Act amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to penalize tax-exempt educational institutions for civil rights violations determined by a federal court under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Penalties will be the greater of $100,000 or 5% of the institution's administrative compensation for the year. The Secretary will review the tax-exempt status of institutions with more than two violations, and institutions must report violations on their annual tax returns.

This bill nullifies the Department of Energy's rule regarding energy conservation standards for gas-fired instantaneous water heaters. By disapproving the rule, the bill prevents the new energy conservation standards from taking effect.

The "Expanding Access to School Meals Act of 2025" aims to eliminate reduced-price school breakfasts and lunches, and expand eligibility for free meals. The bill raises the income threshold for free school lunches to 224% of the poverty level and facilitates direct certification for children receiving Medicaid benefits. It also allows schools to retroactively claim reimbursement for eligible students and increases the Community Eligibility Program multiplier to expand access to free meals in high-poverty areas.

The "Restore College Sports Act" establishes the American Collegiate Sports Association (ACSA) to replace the NCAA, introducing new regulations for college sports. These regulations include equal distribution of name, image, and likeness revenue among student-athletes, unrestricted transfer options, and revenue sharing among member institutions. The ACSA, led by a Presidential-appointed Commissioner, aims to enforce these rules, with compliance being a condition for institutions under the Higher Education Act.

The "Advancing Grid-Enhancing Technologies Act of 2025" aims to improve the efficiency and reliability of the electric grid through several key provisions. It mandates a shared savings incentive program for developers who invest in grid-enhancing technologies, requiring the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to develop rules for returning a portion of the savings to the developers. The Act also requires transmission operators to report congestion-related costs to FERC annually and directs FERC and the Department of Energy to create a public map of congestion costs. Finally, it directs the Secretary of Energy to establish an application guide and provide technical assistance for implementing grid-enhancing technologies.

This resolution supports the designation of April 11-17, 2025, as "Black Maternal Health Week" to raise awareness about the maternal health crisis affecting Black women and birthing people in the U.S. It recognizes the disproportionately high maternal mortality rates among Black women, urges Congress to address systemic inequities, and calls for policies promoting equitable access to maternal healthcare and reproductive justice. The resolution also emphasizes the importance of community-led solutions and increased investment in Black-led organizations to improve maternal health outcomes.

The STOP Bullying Act aims to reduce bullying in schools by establishing a grant program for each state to create and implement an anti-bullying task force. These task forces will study local bullying policies, educate teachers, parents, and students, and examine the impact of bullying on student violence and self-harm. Each task force will include educators, administrators, parents, students, counselors, psychologists, lawyers, and representatives from community organizations, and will submit a final report with recommendations for legislation, administrative actions, and best practices to address and reduce bullying. The goal is to ensure safe learning environments for all students, regardless of background.

The "Flexible Savings Arrangements for a Healthy Robust America Act" allows individuals to transfer funds from health flexible spending arrangements (FSAs) or health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) into their health savings accounts (HSAs) under specific conditions, such as establishing coverage under a high-deductible health plan after a period without such coverage. It sets limits on these transfers and requires the amount of the transfer to be reported on the employee's W-2 form. This change applies to distributions made after December 31, 2025.

This concurrent resolution establishes the federal budget for fiscal year 2025, sets budgetary levels through 2034, and outlines specific revenue, spending, and debt targets. It directs House and Senate committees to propose legislation reducing the deficit, with specific targets assigned to each. The resolution also creates reserve funds to address key policy areas like healthcare, tax policy, and regulatory reform, and expresses the House's commitment to economic growth through free-market policies, spending cuts, and deregulation. Ultimately, this budget aims to balance fiscal responsibility with strategic investments in critical sectors.

The "Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act of 2025" aims to increase transparency regarding foreign funding in U.S. civil litigation by requiring parties to disclose the identities of foreign entities financially involved in lawsuits. It prohibits foreign states and sovereign wealth funds from funding litigation based on its outcome. The Act also mandates the Attorney General to report annually to Congress on the extent of foreign third-party litigation funding in federal courts. These changes apply to both ongoing and future civil cases.

The "No Union Time on the Taxpayer's Dime Act" eliminates the practice of "official time," which allows federal employees to conduct union activities while being paid by taxpayers. Under this bill, all labor organization business must be conducted during an employee's non-duty status, ensuring that taxpayer dollars are not used to fund union activities.

The "No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act" aims to eliminate tax deductions for employer expenses used to influence employees' decisions regarding unionizing and collective bargaining. It defines "labor organization activity" broadly, encompassing elections, disputes, and collective actions. The bill mandates detailed reporting of such activities, with significant penalties for non-compliance, and directs the Treasury Secretary to issue implementing guidance. This would apply to expenses incurred more than 240 days after the bill's enactment.

This resolution expresses the Senate's support for World Malaria Day and recognizes the importance of combating malaria globally for both humanitarian reasons and U.S. national interests. It highlights the progress made through U.S.-supported initiatives and sets goals for further reducing malaria cases and deaths. The resolution encourages continued U.S. leadership and public-private partnerships to develop better tools for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

This resolution expresses support for library staff and the essential services that libraries provide to communities, while also recognizing the need for adequate funding and the protection of library staff's civil rights. It emphasizes the importance of free access to information, condemns censorship and book bans, and supports the right of library workers to organize and collectively bargain. The resolution also designates April 6-12, 2025, as National Library Week, reaffirming the critical role of libraries in the United States.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt qualified student loan bonds from state volume caps, excluding student borrowers from being defined as ultimate borrowers for these bonds. It also excludes these bonds from the alternative minimum tax, encouraging investment in student loans. These changes apply to bonds issued after the bill's enactment, excluding certain refunding bonds.

The "CBO Scoring Accountability Act" requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to analyze major legislation for the first 10 years after enactment, including estimates of costs, revenue changes, and comparisons against previous estimates. It mandates a report to Congress if discrepancies between actual costs/revenue and prior estimates exceed 10 percent, ensuring transparency and accountability in legislative financial impacts. Federal departments and agencies are required to provide the CBO director with the information necessary to conduct these analysis. "Major legislation" is defined as any bill projected to result in mandatory spending or federal revenue changes equal to or greater than 0.25 percent of the current projected gross domestic product of the United States for that year.

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act requires the Secretary of State to assess whether Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (HKETO) merit continued privileges, exemptions, and immunities, based on Hong Kong's autonomy from China. It also restricts U.S. government entities from partnering with HKETOs under certain conditions and sets the U.S. policy to not promote Hong Kong as autonomous if it lacks a high degree of autonomy from China, further preventing U.S. entities from participating in Chinese propaganda regarding Hong Kong. The bill also outlines procedures for congressional review of the Secretary of State's determination.