Legislation

The HOMEFRONT Act of 2025 primarily aims to streamline the management of military housing by exempting certain Department of Defense family and unaccompanied housing units from the National Historic Preservation Act review process. Additionally, this legislation explicitly bans the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in privatized military housing leases, rendering existing non-settlement NDAs invalid to protect tenants. These changes seek to balance operational needs with tenant rights in military residences.

The Veterans Scam And Fraud Evasion Act of 2025, or VSAFE Act, establishes a new Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer within the Department of Veterans Affairs. This Officer will lead efforts to prevent, respond to, and track fraud targeting veterans while coordinating with other federal agencies. Additionally, the bill makes a minor technical adjustment by extending the expiration date of certain existing limits on veterans' pension payments by two months.

This resolution formally honors Paul Kawata for his decades of dedicated service and unwavering commitment to health equity. It recognizes his profound impact as a leader in the fight against the HIV epidemic, specifically championing communities of color and the LGBTQ+ community. The bill celebrates his role in shaping national policy and advocating for justice, inclusion, and dignity for marginalized populations.

The Made-in-America Defense Act mandates an annual review of defense items currently restricted to government-to-government Foreign Military Sales (FMS). This review, conducted by the State and Defense Departments, compares FMS transfer times against potential direct commercial sales to allies. The goal is to identify and potentially move items off the "FMS-only list" to speed up delivery of critical defense equipment to partners. A public report detailing findings, delays, and changes to the restricted list must then be submitted to Congress.

The Undersea Cable Control Act mandates the development of a comprehensive U.S. strategy to prevent foreign adversaries from acquiring the necessary components for undersea cable projects. This strategy requires identifying critical parts, coordinating export controls with allies, and establishing international agreements to block access. The President must report on this strategy to Congress annually for three years, while the Commerce Secretary reviews and strengthens export controls on relevant technologies.

The PARTNER Act grants the President the authority to extend specific privileges and immunities under the International Organizations Immunities Act to several key international bodies. This legislation specifically targets the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), CERN, the Pacific Islands Forum, the Caribbean Community, and the African Union Mission. Ultimately, the bill standardizes the legal status and protections afforded to these organizations, aligning them with other international groups the U.S. cooperates with.

The Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2025 urges the Chinese government to enhance controls over precursor chemicals used in fentanyl production through cooperation, stricter shipping rules, and "know-your-customer" requirements. The bill also expands the definition of a "foreign opioid trafficker" under existing sanctions law to specifically target certain Chinese entities and officials who facilitate or fail to stop illicit opioid trafficking. Furthermore, it imposes new reporting and regulatory standards on the President when using emergency economic powers related to international drug trafficking. Finally, the Act explicitly prohibits using the sanctions authorized by this law to block the importation of general goods.

The SAFES Act establishes a refundable federal tax credit for individuals purchasing new, eligible firearm storage devices, covering 90% of the cost up to an annual limit. This section also mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services publish a public report identifying the most effective types of gun safes. Claiming this credit will not require taxpayers to disclose information about the firearms they own.

The Department of War Restoration Act of 2025 officially renames the Department of Defense to the Department of War. This legislation also changes the title of the head of the department from the Secretary of Defense to the Secretary of War. All existing laws and documents referencing the former names will be updated to reflect these new titles.

This bill directs the House Oversight Committee to continue its investigation into the federal government's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell cases, focusing on potential mismanagement and combating sex trafficking. It strongly supports the Committee's ongoing subpoenas and mandates the public release of nearly all unclassified documents related to the investigation, with very limited exceptions. The overall goal is to identify legislative changes needed to improve federal sex crime prosecution and transparency.

This resolution formally censures Representative Rashida Tlaib for her conduct and statements related to the "Peoples Conference for Palestine." It condemns her for allegedly promoting terrorism, antisemitism, and rhetoric calling for the destruction of Israel. The action serves as a strong, official reprimand from the House of Representatives for behavior deemed unbecoming of a member.

The Protect Patients from Costly Care Act aims to reverse recent changes to Medicaid cost-sharing requirements and the Drug Price Negotiation Program. This bill effectively deletes specific sections from a previous reconciliation act that altered these healthcare provisions. By repealing these changes, the Act restores the original rules regarding Medicaid cost-sharing and the exclusion of orphan drugs from price negotiations.

The District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act eliminates the President's authority to assume emergency control over the District of Columbia's police force. This is achieved by striking the relevant section from the D.C. Home Rule Act. The bill ensures local control over the Metropolitan Police Department remains with the District.

This bill, the District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act, transfers full command authority of the D.C. National Guard from the President of the United States to the Mayor of the District of Columbia. It updates numerous federal statutes to reflect this shift in leadership for appointments, discipline, and calling the Guard into service. The Act also makes conforming amendments across U.S. Code titles to ensure the Mayor is recognized as the definitive authority over the D.C. National Guard.

This resolution expresses strong support for designating September 2025 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month to combat this widespread disease. It highlights the critical need for increased public awareness, emphasizing that early detection through screening drastically improves survival rates. The bill encourages greater research efforts and improved access to quality care to reduce the significant impact of prostate cancer on American men.

This resolution officially designates the week of September 8 through 14, 2025, as "Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Week." It serves to recognize and thank the dedicated individuals who manage high school sports programs across the nation. The bill highlights their crucial role in fostering student health, academic success, and personal development through athletics. Furthermore, it commends the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association for supporting these essential leaders.

This resolution formally censures Representative Cory Mills for conduct deemed to bring shame upon the House of Representatives. The censure is based on allegations including physical assault, threats against a former partner, financial improprieties, and misrepresentations regarding his military decorations. The House requires the Speaker to publicly read the resolution aloud to the Representative at the well of the House as the official reprimand.

This bill seeks to amend federal law to provide hazard pay for federal employees carrying out prescribed burns and for smokejumpers. It officially recognizes that performing prescribed burns and parachute jumping for firefighting duties involve unusual physical hardship or hazard comparable to fighting active wildfires. The Office of Personnel Management is tasked with implementing the necessary regulations to ensure this hazard pay takes effect promptly.

This bill mandates that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) jointly study the impact of incorporating additional financial data into credit scoring models. The required report will analyze how using factors like rent, utility payments, and bank transaction data could change credit risk assessments. This study must be submitted to Congress by December 31, 2025.

The Teacher Loan Forgiveness Enhancement Act establishes a new program allowing public school teachers to receive full federal undergraduate loan forgiveness after eight years of continuous service. This legislation also grants teachers a deferment period for loan payments, during which interest will not accrue while they are actively teaching. Furthermore, the bill permits the Treasury Department to share necessary tax information with the Department of Education to verify eligibility for these teacher loan forgiveness programs.