Legislation

The Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act aims to streamline federal disaster assistance by reducing the burden of information collection on applicants and improving the efficiency of preliminary damage assessments. It directs FEMA to conduct a study and create a plan to consolidate information collection, develop a public website for disaster assistance information, and explore the use of new technologies to speed up damage assessments. The Act also mandates the creation of a working group to identify overlaps or gaps in damage assessments and requires a comprehensive report to Congress with findings and recommendations, to be made publicly available on FEMA's website.

The Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 expands eligibility for health insurance tax credits by removing the income cap, allowing more individuals to qualify for financial assistance. It also adjusts the premium tax credit calculation to provide more support based on income level. These changes aim to make health coverage more affordable for a broader range of Americans, starting in 2026.

The Brownfields Reauthorization Act of 2025 amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to expand grant eligibility, increase grant amounts for remediation, and provide additional funding for state response programs. The act aims to improve access to grant opportunities for small and disadvantaged communities by reducing matching share requirements and increasing community involvement. It also directs the EPA Administrator to streamline the grant application process and update guidance to encourage applications from these communities, and includes Alaska Native tribes in brownfield revitalization funding. Finally, it reauthorizes grants through 2030.

This bill ranks Representative Celeste Maloy on the House Committee on Appropriations. The Committee on Appropriations is responsible for setting the specific expenditures of the United States government. This assignment gives Representative Maloy influence over how federal funds are allocated.

The HELP PETS Act prohibits federal funding to colleges and universities that conduct or fund painful research on dogs or cats. Exceptions include clinical veterinary research that benefits the animal, physical exams, training programs, and studies involving service or military animals. "Painful research" is defined as research classified in pain categories D or E by the Department of Agriculture. This law aims to ensure taxpayer dollars are not used for painful experiments on dogs and cats in higher education institutions.

The "Affordable Shipping for All Act" ensures fair shipping rates by preventing shipping services from charging higher fees to or excluding shipments to noncontiguous U.S. areas like Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. This act mandates that shipping costs to these areas must be the same as within the contiguous United States for products valued under $10,000. By standardizing shipping costs, the bill aims to provide economic parity for residents and businesses in these regions.

The "Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025" repeals various tax credits and provisions related to alcohol fuels, biodiesel, sustainable aviation fuel, clean fuel production, and alternative fuel mixtures. This includes repealing sections 40, 40A, 40B, 45Z, and 6426 of the Internal Revenue Code, along with making corresponding technical amendments. The changes aim to eliminate tax incentives for these fuels, with all repeals being effective for fuels produced, sold, or used after the enactment date of the Act. Additionally, it repeals section 6427(e) and makes conforming amendments.

The "Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act" amends the Clean Air Act to limit the EPA's ability to grant waivers to state emission standards that would restrict the sale or use of new gas-powered vehicles. It prevents the EPA from including state standards under previously granted waivers if they limit gas-powered vehicle sales and requires the EPA to revoke any non-compliant waivers granted after January 1, 2022. This bill aims to ensure consumers have the option to purchase gas-powered vehicles.

The "Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act of 2025" modifies the filing deadline for pre-existing reporting companies to submit beneficial ownership information. These companies now have until January 1, 2026, to comply with the filing requirements. This extension aims to ease the burden on small businesses by providing additional time to meet the new regulations.

The "Baby Changing on Board Act" mandates that all new Amtrak passenger trains include at least one baby changing table per rail car in a restroom, including an ADA-compliant restroom. These restrooms and changing tables must have clear signage to indicate their availability. The baby changing table must be designed to hold a child weighing up to 30 pounds.

The "Tip Tax Termination Act" allows individuals in industries where tipping is customary to exclude up to $20,000 in tips from their gross income for tax purposes. This exclusion applies to tips received between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2029. The Secretary of the Treasury is directed to adjust tax withholding procedures to accommodate this change.

This resolution expresses disapproval of any pardons granted to individuals convicted of assaulting Capitol Police officers. It serves as a formal condemnation of such pardons.

The "Less Imprecision in Species Treatment Act of 2025" (LIST Act) amends the Endangered Species Act, requiring the Secretary of the Interior to initiate delisting processes for species meeting recovery goals or wrongly included on the endangered list due to inaccurate information. It mandates a 90-day review of species listings challenged by substantial evidence and expands considerations during the required 5-year review of species classifications. The bill also penalizes individuals who knowingly submit false information that leads to a species being wrongly listed.

The "Daylight Act" amends the Uniform Time Act of 1966, giving states the option to observe daylight saving time year-round, maintain standard time year-round, apply either standard time to the entire state, or apply daylight saving time year-round to specific areas within a time zone. This provides states with greater flexibility in determining their time observance policies.

The "End Endless Criminal Statutes Act" repeals several outdated and unnecessary federal laws that carry criminal penalties for minor offenses. It removes penalties for actions such as discarding produce without cause, removing stamps from mail, and creating original design metal coins. The act also amends a section related to letter carrier uniforms, requiring intent to commit a crime for it to be an offense. This bill aims to modernize federal statutes by eliminating irrelevant criminal penalties.

The Healthy Technology Act of 2025 amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, allowing AI and machine learning technologies to prescribe drugs. To do so, the AI must be authorized by state law and approved by the FDA.

The Motorist Tax Abuse Act prohibits the Secretary from establishing or maintaining congestion pricing for the Central Business District Tolling Program in New York City. This bill effectively blocks the implementation of a congestion pricing plan in Manhattan.

The Federal Employee Performance and Accountability Act of 2025 establishes a 5-year pilot program to implement performance-based pay for federal employees in certain positions. This program uses tiered salary increases, bonuses, and non-monetary benefits to incentivize employees who meet or exceed performance metrics, while employees who do not meet the metrics may face pay reductions and receive additional training. The Act requires participating agencies to establish clear performance metrics, conduct regular evaluations, and provide resources to help employees succeed. It also mandates annual reporting and review to assess the program's impact on productivity, budget, and employee satisfaction.

The "Protect Funding for Women's Health Care Act" redirects federal funds away from Planned Parenthood to other eligible entities that provide women's health services such as well-child care, prenatal and postpartum care, immunizations, and cancer screenings, particularly in underserved areas. This ensures continued access to comprehensive healthcare for women without reducing overall federal funding for women's health initiatives. The bill codifies that Planned Parenthood, including its affiliates, subsidiaries, or clinics, will not be eligible for these federal funds. It does not alter existing abortion-related funding restrictions.

This bill formally elects specific individuals to serve on the House of Representatives' standing committees for Agriculture, Foreign Affairs, Natural Resources, and Science, Space, and Technology, detailing the representatives chosen for each committee.