Legislation

The Health Share Transparency Act of 2025 increases transparency in health care sharing ministries by requiring them to disclose detailed financial and operational information to the government and to prospective and current enrollees. This includes data on financial reserves, claims payment rates, enrollment numbers, and limitations on coverage. Entities enrolling individuals in these ministries must also provide clear explanations about potential tax credits for qualified health plans, eligibility for state or federal healthcare programs, and the differences between health care sharing ministries and traditional insurance. The goal of the act is to ensure consumers have sufficient information to make informed decisions about their healthcare coverage options.

The "Personnel Integrity in Veterans Affairs Act of 2025" requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to submit annual performance plans for political appointees to Congress and to make notations in employee personnel files regarding personnel investigations, even if the employee leaves before the investigation concludes. It ensures that eligible personnel investigations continue until completion, with permanent notations made in the employee's file. The bill also provides employees with the right to respond to findings and appeal decisions.

The Foreign Military Sales Reform Act of 2025 seeks to update and strengthen oversight of international arms transfers. It raises the dollar amount thresholds that trigger congressional notification for foreign military sales, and it introduces measures to prevent federal employees from evading congressional oversight by restructuring transactions. The Act also mandates a report from the State Department's Inspector General on efforts to bypass these thresholds and imposes penalties on employees who knowingly violate these provisions.

The App Store Freedom Act aims to promote competition in the app market by establishing requirements and prohibitions for covered companies that control major app stores and operating systems. It focuses on interoperability, open app development, and preventing anti-competitive practices such as exclusivity, restrictions on business communications, and misuse of nonpublic business information. The Act is primarily enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), with state attorneys general also having the power to bring civil actions. It allows companies to protect their rights under copyright and trademark law and does not force companies to license their intellectual property to sanctioned entities or those posing national security risks.

The "Transparency and Responsibility in Upholding Standards in the Judiciary Act" or "TRUST Act" amends Title 28 of the U.S. Code to ensure that complaints against judges are not dismissed simply because the judge resigns, retires, or dies. It requires special committees to complete investigations and file reports, regardless of the judge's separation from office.

This bill seeks to revise federal health laws by repealing individual and employer mandates, introducing a new health insurance tax credit, and increasing state flexibility in healthcare management. It also establishes Roth Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) while phasing out traditional deductible HSAs and eliminating the medical expense deduction. The bill further empowers states to modify health insurance regulations, allows for association health plans, and reforms Medicaid payments to incentivize quality of care. Finally, it reinforces hospital price transparency to enable informed consumer decisions about healthcare expenses.

The "Medicaid Improvement for Insular Areas Act of 2025" removes the cap on general Medicaid funding for Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa, beginning in fiscal year 2025. This change amends Section 1108 of the Social Security Act, along with related sections, to eliminate these funding limitations.

The "Restoring Fair Housing Protections Eliminated by Trump Act of 2025" aims to reverse actions that undermined fair housing protections, reaffirming HUD's mission to create inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. It mandates the implementation of a new rule that defines "affirmatively furthering fair housing" and requires HUD to report to Congress on discriminatory housing practices involving digital platforms or artificial intelligence. Additionally, the bill requires HUD to develop and maintain a publicly accessible database of fair housing complaints, enhancing transparency and accountability in addressing housing discrimination.

The Precision Agriculture Loan Program Act of 2025 establishes a loan program through the Farm Service Agency to help crop and livestock producers purchase precision agriculture equipment like GPS, sensors, and data management software. The loans, capped at $500,000 with a maximum term of 12 years, aim to improve efficiency and environmental quality in agricultural production. The Act requires annual reporting on loan distribution and environmental benefits.

The "Workers Memorial Day Act" amends title 5 of the United States Code to recognize Workers Memorial Day as a federal holiday. This would add Workers Memorial Day to the list of days designated as legal public holidays.

The Financial Integrity for National Security Act (FINS Act) aims to combat financial crime by increasing regulatory oversight of wire transfer service providers like Western Union and MoneyGram. It amends existing law to include these providers under anti-money laundering regulations and the Bank Secrecy Act, requiring the Treasury Secretary to implement new rules within 180 days. This will help prevent the exploitation of these services by international criminal organizations for activities like human trafficking, drug trade, and terrorism. The new regulations will take effect one year after enactment of the Act.

The "PFAS Alternatives Act" aims to promote firefighter safety by funding research and development of next-generation, PFAS-free turnout gear. It establishes a grant program for eligible entities to develop and test safer alternatives, and mandates training programs for firefighters on the proper use and maintenance of the new gear. The Act allocates \$25 million annually for research and \$2 million annually for training, and requires a report to Congress on the progress of these initiatives.

The "Common Cents Act" would halt the production of one-cent coins, except for numismatic collectors, and mandate that cash transactions be rounded to the nearest five cents. All existing U.S. coins and currency, including one-cent coins, would remain legal tender. These changes would take effect one year after the law is enacted.

The "Federal Reserve Financial Accountability and Transparency Act" increases transparency by requiring the Federal Reserve to disclose detailed information about its expenditures, staffing, research areas, and rulemaking activities in its annual report. This includes breakdowns of expenses and staffing for each Federal Reserve Bank across various functions, the most significant research areas, and the costs associated with proposed and finalized rules. These changes aim to provide greater insight into the Federal Reserve's operations and decision-making processes. The reporting changes will take effect two years after the bill is enacted.

The "Fresh Start Act of 2025" amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, allowing grant funds to implement state laws that automatically expunge or seal criminal records, even if fees or fines are outstanding. States receiving these grants must report data disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender to the Attorney General on expungement eligibility, completed expungements, and pending applications. The Attorney General is then required to publish an annual public report based on the data received from the states.

The "Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act of 2025" amends federal law to classify fentanyl distribution resulting in death as felony murder. Individuals found guilty of first-degree murder through fentanyl distribution, involving specified quantities of fentanyl or its analogues, will face the death penalty or life imprisonment. This applies when the distributor knows, or has reason to know, that the substance contains fentanyl.

This bill prohibits members of Congress and their spouses from trading stocks and other financial instruments during the Member's term in office. There are exceptions for assets owned before the term began or those held in qualified blind trusts. Violators are subject to civil fines.

This bill renames the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas as the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge, in honor of Jocelyn Nungaray. It directs that all references to the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in any legal or official documents be changed accordingly.

The DOGE Codification Act of 2025 codifies actions taken by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), including retaining reforms, regulatory reviews, and cost-saving measures. This act authorizes all rules, policies, guidance, and procedures from DOGE, giving them the full force of law. It ensures that regulations changed or removed by DOGE remain in their revised form and maintains all cost savings and efficiency measures implemented by DOGE.

The "Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act" expands the definition of eligible medical providers under the Federal Employees Compensation Act to include nurse practitioners and physician assistants. This change allows federal employees to receive care from these providers, within their state-defined scope of practice, for workers' compensation claims. The Secretary of Labor is required to finalize rules implementing these changes within 6 months.