Legislation

This bill honors the life and legacy of Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron, recognizing his achievements as a baseball player, his impact as a civil rights figure, and his embodiment of the American spirit. It acknowledges his overcoming of adversity and his status as one of the greatest athletes in U.S. history.

The "Watershed Protection and Forest Recovery Act of 2025" enables the Secretary of Agriculture, through the Forest Service, to implement emergency measures on National Forest System lands to protect watersheds and restore forest health after natural disasters. It allows agreements with state, local, and tribal governments for rapid implementation of protection measures, waives matching requirements, and streamlines NEPA compliance for these emergency actions. The Act also clarifies liability for sponsors carrying out these measures and updates related sections of existing agricultural legislation.

The CFPB Dual Mandate and Economic Analysis Act would modify the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) objectives to focus on "fair and transparent" markets, removing "competitive," and aim to strengthen private sector participation, increase competition, and enhance consumer choice. It establishes an Office of Economic Analysis within the CFPB to review and assess the impact of the Bureau's actions on consumer choice, price, and access to credit, as well as review existing rules to measure their success. The CFPB Director must consider these assessments before issuing any guidance or regulations and must provide a written explanation if disagreeing with the Office's assessment. The director will also need to identify the problem each proposed rule or regulation aims to solve and specify the metrics for measuring the rule's success.

The "Dayton National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2025" authorizes the transfer of approximately 58 acres of land from the Montgomery County Land Bank to the Department of Veterans Affairs at no cost. This land, located near Dayton National Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio, will be used as a national cemetery. The Department of Veterans Affairs must begin the transfer process within 30 days of the offer and complete it within three years.

The Major Richard Star Act allows veterans with combat-related disabilities to receive both veteran's disability compensation and military retired pay concurrently, without reduction. This act amends Title 10 of the United States Code to ensure that disability retirees with combat-related disabilities are not subject to reductions in retired pay due to receiving veteran's disability compensation. These changes will take effect the first day of the month following the enactment of the Act.

The "Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act" streamlines the Medicaid and CHIP enrollment process for out-of-state providers, allowing them to furnish services to individuals under 21 more efficiently. By reducing excessive screening and enrollment requirements, the bill aims to improve access to care for children. Enrolled providers will have a 5-year enrollment period, and the changes will take effect three years after enactment.

The Deportation Compliance Act prohibits U.S. foreign assistance to countries that have been penalized by the Secretary of State for delaying or refusing to accept their own citizens, subjects, nationals, or residents for longer than 180 days. This prohibition remains in effect as long as the country continues to delay or refuse acceptance.

The CLEAR Act amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to include entities established under Section 3161, ensuring their records are accessible to the public. This change applies to all FOIA requests made after the Act's enactment, regardless of when the records were created.

The "Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act" mandates an annual report to Congress detailing license applications, enforcement actions, and authorization requests for exporting controlled items to entities in specific countries of concern. This report includes applicant details, item descriptions, end-user information, application decisions, and enforcement activity outcomes. The goal is to enhance transparency over export activities while safeguarding sensitive information from public disclosure.

The DELIVER Act of 2025 increases the standard mileage rate for delivering meals to elderly, disabled, frail, and at-risk individuals. This adjustment aligns the rate with the standard mileage rate used for business and medical expenses, providing volunteers with increased reimbursement for their services. This change aims to encourage volunteer engagement and support programs that deliver meals to vulnerable populations.

The Future FARMER Act reauthorizes funding for grants and fellowships in food and agricultural sciences education. It allocates $40 million annually from 2025 through 2029 to support these educational programs.

This bill supports designating April 2025 as "National Native Plant Month" to recognize the importance of native plants to the environment and the economy. It acknowledges the critical role of native plants in maintaining healthy ecosystems, supporting wildlife, and providing other environmental benefits. The bill also recognizes the decline in native plant species and the need for conservation efforts.

The "Strengthening Rural Cooperatives and Communities Act" reauthorizes and amends the Rural Cooperative Development Grant program. It prioritizes assistance to underserved communities and requires more thorough reporting and analysis of the program's impact. The act extends the program's authorization through 2029.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to shield small businesses (under 500 employees) from unemployment insurance premium hikes. These increases typically occur when states fail to repay federal advances. The amendment ensures that a specific provision causing credit reductions will not apply to these small businesses, offering them financial relief. This change takes effect for taxable years beginning after the bill's enactment.

The "International Nuclear Energy Financing Act of 2025" aims to promote nuclear energy by directing the Secretary of the Treasury to advocate for the removal of prohibitions on financial and technical assistance for nuclear energy generation and distribution at international development banks. It also seeks to establish "Nuclear Energy Assistance Trust Funds" to provide financial and technical support for nuclear energy projects in borrowing countries, ensuring competitive financing and adherence to U.S. or allied standards. The Act requires annual reporting on these efforts and will terminate 10 years after enactment.

This resolution requests the President to provide the House of Representatives with information regarding the Social Security Administration's operations after January 20, 2025. The request includes details on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to the Social Security Administration, compliance with specific Executive Orders, call and visitor statistics, office closures, and staff reductions. The President is required to furnish the requested documents and information within 14 days of the resolution's adoption.

The Veterans SPORT Act ensures that eligible veterans receive adaptive prosthetics and terminal devices for sports and recreational activities as part of their medical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. This bill expands the scope of covered medical services to enhance veterans' access to prosthetics necessary for an active lifestyle.

This bill affirms the House of Representatives' belief that every person has the right to emergency health care, including abortion care. It argues that abortion restrictions endanger lives, force doctors to make impossible choices, and disproportionately harm people of color, low-income individuals, and LGBTQI individuals. The bill emphasizes that delays in emergency care due to abortion bans can lead to life-threatening situations and that everyone, including pregnant individuals, should have access to necessary medical care without discrimination.

The "10 Percent Credit Card Interest Rate Cap Act" caps credit card interest rates at 10%, encompassing all finance charges, and restricts additional fees. Violators will forfeit interest, and consumers can recover overpayments through legal action. States can enact stricter consumer protections, and the provisions will sunset on January 1, 2031.

The Preserving Presidential Management Authority Act allows the President, via an agency head, to terminate collective bargaining agreement provisions upon taking office, ensuring presidential directives supersede conflicting agreements. This authority is limited to incoming Presidents, not incumbents. The agency head is required to notify the exclusive representative of the termination or conflicting provisions.