Legislation

The Retirement Freedom Act grants individuals the option to actively decline their Medicare Part A coverage, even if they are otherwise qualified. This allows beneficiaries to delay enrollment without penalty if they choose to opt in later. Furthermore, opting out of Part A will not require individuals to forgo their Social Security retirement or disability benefits.

This resolution officially designates the week of September 22 through September 28, 2025, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Week." The goal is to raise public awareness about the significant dangers of falls among older adults. By highlighting this issue, the measure encourages widespread efforts to promote proven, cost-effective prevention strategies.

The Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act expands Medicare Part B coverage to include services provided by licensed pharmacists. These covered services must be delivered to patients in designated health professional shortage or medically underserved areas. The bill establishes a specific reimbursement structure for these pharmacist services, effective beginning January 1, 2027.

The Strengthen Wood Products Supply Chain Act of 2025 establishes strict timelines and procedures for the detention and inspection of imported wood products suspected of violating the Lacey Act. This bill mandates that the Secretary of the Interior must make a final decision on detained plants within 30 days of initial inspection. It also grants importers specific rights regarding notification, testing transparency, and the ability to move detained goods under bond.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' strong support for recognizing "World Contraception Day" and emphasizes the critical importance of accessible and affordable contraception for public health, economic stability, and individual autonomy. It highlights existing disparities in access, particularly for marginalized communities, and calls for policy actions to ensure universal access to the full range of FDA-approved contraceptive methods. The bill ultimately advocates for strengthening federal programs that support family planning both domestically and globally.

The Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025 immediately bans the manufacture, processing, use, and distribution of commercial asbestos and products containing it under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This comprehensive ban includes specific definitions for commercial asbestos and outlines limited exceptions for existing installed materials and disposal. The bill provides a temporary exemption for chlor-alkali plants until 2030 and allows for narrowly defined, time-limited national security exemptions granted by the President.

The Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act invalidates pre-dispute agreements that force individuals into private arbitration for employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights claims. This legislation protects the right of individuals and groups to pursue legal action in court rather than being compelled into private arbitration before a dispute arises. It ensures that courts, not arbitrators, decide if this new law applies to a specific agreement. The Act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

The Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act mandates that the Department of Education prominently display comprehensive information about Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs on its website. This legislation also requires the FAFSA application to include a clear notification and summary highlighting CTE pathways as an alternative to traditional four-year degrees. The Act ensures students are aware of vocational training options without authorizing any new federal funding.

The Equal Employment for All Act of 2025 significantly amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit employers from using credit checks when making most hiring or firing decisions, even with applicant consent. This new restriction only allows credit checks for jobs requiring national security clearance or when specifically mandated by another law. The Act ensures that applicants cannot be penalized simply for refusing to authorize a credit check unless one of these narrow exceptions applies.

The JUSTICE in D.C. Act repeals previous legislation regarding incarceration reduction and second look sentencing in the District of Columbia. This act establishes a new annual grant program, starting in fiscal year 2026, to support organizations providing services to survivors of violent crime. These grants will be administered by the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants, with a maximum award of $200,000 per organization annually.

The Stop Sycophants in Government Act of 2025 prohibits the federal government from requiring political loyalty tests for hiring, appointment, promotion, or retention in any federal job. This ban applies broadly across the executive branch, including Senate-confirmed appointees and Postal Service employees. The Act ensures that political beliefs cannot be used as a barrier to federal employment.

The Fed Integrity and Independence Act of 2025 aims to safeguard the Federal Reserve's crucial role in economic stability by reinforcing its independence from political influence. This legislation explicitly prohibits current Federal Reserve officials, including Board of Governors members and Federal Reserve Bank staff and directors, from simultaneously holding any other position requiring a Presidential appointment. The core purpose is to eliminate potential conflicts of interest and ensure monetary policy decisions remain free from partisan pressures.

The Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act of 2025 imposes a new surtax on corporations whose ratio of top executive pay to average worker pay exceeds 50 to 1. This penalty tax is calculated based on a five-year average of the compensation ratio and applies to tax years beginning after December 31, 2025. The legislation mandates that large private companies must also calculate and report this ratio to avoid the penalty. The Treasury Department is tasked with issuing regulations to prevent companies from exploiting loopholes to avoid this tax.

The No Tax on Large Party Tips Act clarifies that certain automatically added or suggested gratuities will be treated as voluntary tips for federal tax purposes. This change specifically affects how these tips are considered when calculating Social Security and Medicare taxes. Essentially, the bill ensures that these service charges are not taxed differently than tips left entirely at the customer's discretion.

The Tax Cut for Striking Workers Act of 2025 makes strike benefits received from a labor union tax-free for striking workers. This legislation ensures that these payments are excluded from gross income and will not negatively affect a worker's eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). These provisions apply to compensation received after December 31, 2025.

The Brake for Kids Act of 2025 mandates the creation of a national public safety messaging campaign to warn drivers about the dangers of illegally passing a stopped school bus. The Secretary of Transportation must launch this broad-reaching campaign within one year, utilizing national media like TV and radio. Funding for this initiative will be drawn from existing allocations for the Secretary's other public safety campaigns.

This resolution expresses strong Congressional support for Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Day. It recognizes the severe, long-term impact of military sexual trauma (MST) on service members and veterans. The bill urges the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to improve survivor care, reduce stigma, and enhance prevention efforts. Ultimately, it commits to ensuring survivors receive compassionate support and that accountability measures are strengthened.

The Safeguarding the Use of the National Guard Act (SUN Act) requires the President to report to Congress within 15 days following most domestic deployments of the National Guard. This report must detail the legal justification, goals, impact on civilians, local law enforcement feedback, and cost estimates for the deployment. This oversight requirement is waived only when the National Guard is deployed domestically due to a declared natural disaster.

The Freedom from Improper Regulation and Enforcement Act (FIRE Act) prohibits federal agencies from enacting or enforcing any rules that limit firearm magazine capacity. Furthermore, this Act voids all existing state and local laws that attempt to restrict, prohibit, or penalize individuals based on a firearm magazine's capacity. These provisions take effect 30 days after the bill is enacted into law.

This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on designating the Canterbury Shaker Village in New Hampshire as a National Heritage Area. The study will assess the suitability and feasibility of this designation, considering the site's unique historical significance to the Shaker movement. The Secretary must consult with relevant state, local, and historical organizations during this process.