Legislation

This resolution formally recognizes the historical significance of the yellow flag with three red stripes as the former flag of the Republic of Vietnam. Congress acknowledges this flag as a powerful symbol of freedom and democracy for the Vietnamese-American community. The bill affirms the flag's importance to those who fled communism and their enduring commitment to democratic values.

This resolution supports designating September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month" to highlight ongoing threats to fair elections, such as gerrymandering and restrictive voting laws. It urges Congress to pass key legislation like the Freedom to Vote Act and the Democracy Restoration Act. The bill also encourages educational programs about voting history and registration efforts nationwide. Ultimately, it calls for federal action to protect and expand access to the ballot box for all citizens.

The Drug Shortage Compounding Patient Access Act of 2025 aims to improve patient access to necessary medications during drug shortages. It allows pharmacists and physicians to compound urgent batches of drugs without an individual prescription if the drug is on the shortage list and commercial alternatives are unavailable. Furthermore, the bill enhances drug shortage mitigation by requiring manufacturers to report sudden surges in demand to the FDA, alongside existing reporting for manufacturing interruptions. Finally, it clarifies compounding regulations and adds specific labeling requirements for patient-specific compounded drugs.

The Judicial Accountability for Irresponsible Leniency (JAIL) Act creates a new civil cause of action allowing victims to sue judges or government agencies for damages when a repeat offender, charged with a crime of violence, commits further harm after being released pending trial. This law specifically strips judges of their usual immunity defense in these cases. The provision targets release decisions involving defendants with prior convictions for violent crimes.

The Service Starts At Home Act establishes federal grants to support paid local government internships for students and creates a new scholarship program rewarding high school and college students for significant community volunteer hours. Additionally, the bill mandates a program to recognize educational institutions for their achievements in community service. These initiatives aim to foster civic engagement and provide practical experience in public service.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for "National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month" and "World Hydrocephalus Day." It recognizes the significant impact of hydrocephalus, a condition affecting millions, and the ongoing need for better treatment and research. The bill formally backs efforts to raise public awareness and advance scientific understanding of this serious brain condition.

The No More Missing Children Act establishes the Unaccompanied Alien Child Anti-Trafficking Program to safeguard unaccompanied minors released from government custody. This program mandates rigorous vetting of sponsors, continuous GPS monitoring, mandatory DNA collection, and frequent unannounced home inspections. The goal is to prevent trafficking, disappearance, or loss of these children by ensuring their placement is safe and continuously monitored.

The Randy Susen Visitation Rights Act of 2025 guarantees skilled nursing facility residents the right to designate at least one individual who must be permitted unrestricted visitation access. This designated visitor cannot be restricted by the facility unless the resident explicitly withdraws consent. The Act amends both Medicare and Medicaid rules to ensure this fundamental right to chosen visitation.

The FAIR Act establishes new procurement standards for the U.S. government when purchasing advanced Large Language Models (LLMs). This legislation mandates that any federally acquired LLM must prioritize accuracy, truthfulness, and neutrality in its outputs. Furthermore, the bill prohibits developers from embedding undisclosed political or ideological biases into these models used by federal agencies.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' formal support for designating September 2025 as "Peace Month." It recognizes the United Nations' International Day of Peace on September 21st and encourages ongoing efforts to promote global peace and human rights. Furthermore, the resolution calls upon Congress to actively champion peace initiatives both domestically and internationally.

The RAPID Act aims to streamline the deployment of small wireless facilities by exempting them from certain major environmental and historic preservation reviews under federal law. It also establishes a presumption that an Indian Tribe has disclaimed interest in a project if they fail to respond to specific FCC forms within 45 days. This legislation seeks to reduce permitting delays for infrastructure deployment, particularly for small cell sites.

This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that all future U.S. trade agreements must require partner nations to provide reasonable access and collaboration for the search and recovery of missing U.S. service members. It directs that cooperation on accounting for Prisoners of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) be a mandatory component of international trade partnerships. The goal is to streamline and accelerate efforts to bring closure for families of personnel missing from past conflicts.

This Senate resolution formally condemns FCC Chairman Brendan Carr for threatening ABC and Disney over political commentary made by a late-night host. The resolution asserts that the Chairman's actions were dangerous and unconstitutional, violating the First Amendment protections for broadcast speech. It demands the Chairman retract his threats, which created a chilling effect on free expression in broadcasting.

This resolution directs the Clerk of the House to formally request the Senate return H.R. 3426, a bill concerning limitations on the construction of new federal courthouses. The House is seeking the return of this legislation for further consideration or amendment.

The Share the Savings with Seniors Act aims to lower out-of-pocket costs for seniors taking specific, long-term chronic care medications under Medicare Part D, beginning in 2027. This bill mandates that cost-sharing for these drugs, once the deductible is met, must be calculated based on the drug's net price rather than the retail price. These changes apply to drugs treating conditions like diabetes and certain respiratory or cardiovascular issues.

The Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2025 overhauls food assistance by basing benefit calculations on a new "low-cost food plan" instead of the previous "thrifty food plan." It also introduces new standard medical expense deductions for elderly or disabled households and eliminates a previous time limit restriction for certain program participants. Finally, the bill removes the cap on deductions for excess shelter expenses.

The Electric Supply Chain Act directs the Secretary of Energy to conduct comprehensive assessments of the nation's electricity generation and transmission supply chain. These required reports must detail risks, security concerns, manufacturing hurdles, and reliance on foreign entities. The ultimate goal is to strengthen the domestic supply chain for electricity components and critical materials through regular analysis and recommendations to Congress.

This resolution officially expresses support for recognizing September 7, 2025, as "Liturgical Dance Day." It honors the vital role liturgical dance ministries play in worship and community service, particularly in mentoring youth. Furthermore, the resolution recognizes the International Dance Commission for its dedication to supporting dance and worship arts ministries globally and locally.

This resolution urges Congress to protect the Medicare program from significant, automatic budget cuts triggered by recent spending legislation. These sequestration cuts are projected to reduce Medicare funding by hundreds of billions of dollars over the next decade. The resolution emphasizes that these cuts jeopardize essential healthcare services for millions of seniors and people with disabilities who have paid into the system. Ultimately, it serves as a statement demanding that earned Medicare benefits be shielded from these financial reductions.

This resolution expresses support for designating October 14, 2025, as the "National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk." It formally honors Kirk's legacy as a champion of free speech, civic education, and individual liberty through his work with Turning Point USA and his writing. The resolution encourages citizens and organizations nationwide to observe this day through activities promoting faith, liberty, and democracy.