Legislation

The Housing to Homes Act of 2025 expands the Continuum of Care homeless assistance program to allow federal funds to cover the costs of providing essential household furnishings through furniture banks to individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness. This provision aims to combat "furniture poverty" and stabilize housing placements. The law includes reporting requirements on the impact of this change and will expire five years after enactment.

The Increasing Baseline Updates Act mandates more frequent budget baseline reports from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), requiring at least two updates annually unless otherwise directed. Additionally, the bill requires the President to submit updated technical budget data to Congress alongside the annual budget submission. These changes aim to provide Congress with more current economic and budgetary information throughout the year.

The Feasibility Review of Emerging Equipment for Digital Open Media Act (FREEDOM Act) mandates the Secretary of State to report on internet freedom in Iran. This report must assess the feasibility of using emerging technologies, like direct-to-cell wireless, to expand internet access. It will also analyze the impact of current drone and jamming technologies on these efforts.

This act permanently prohibits the Department of Defense from using live animals, including dogs, cats, and nonhuman primates, in live fire trauma training. The Secretary of Defense is required to replace the use of animals with advanced simulators, mannequins, cadavers, or actors for these training exercises.

The Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act establishes a new federal crime prohibiting the knowing and intentional administration of abortion-inducing drugs to a pregnant woman without her informed consent. This legislation creates severe criminal penalties, including up to 25 years in prison, for those who violate this prohibition or attempt to do so. Furthermore, it grants victims the right to file a civil lawsuit to recover damages for physical and psychological injuries resulting from forced abortions.

The Securing Americas Fuels (SAF) Act extends and significantly increases the clean fuel production tax credit specifically for sustainable aviation fuel. This legislation establishes higher credit rates per gallon based on carbon capture technology used in production. The bill also extends the applicability of this credit through 2033 for qualifying sustainable aviation fuels.

The Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act establishes a Department of Agriculture program to provide financial assistance to farmers whose land or water is contaminated by PFAS from off-site sources. This program authorizes grants to eligible governments to fund remediation, testing, producer assistance, and research related to the contamination. The bill also establishes a task force to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on broader PFAS issues within farm programs.

The First Home Savings Opportunity Act of 2025 establishes a new tax-advantaged savings account to help individuals save for a first home down payment. Contributions to this "down payment savings account" are tax-deductible up to $10,000 annually, subject to income limitations. Withdrawals for qualified first-time homebuyer expenses, such as down payments or closing costs, are tax-free. Non-qualified withdrawals are subject to ordinary income tax plus an additional 20% penalty.

The Freedom to Heal Act of 2025 establishes a special registration process for physicians to administer certain unapproved, experimental Schedule I investigational drugs to terminally ill patients under existing "Right to Try" laws. This process, overseen by the Attorney General, requires physicians to meet specific criteria regarding state compliance, manufacturer agreements, and drug handling to prevent diversion. The Act mandates a swift approval timeline for these applications, enabling terminally ill patients greater access to promising treatments.

The Brownfields Reauthorization Act of 2025 significantly boosts funding for cleaning up contaminated sites by increasing the maximum grant amount per site to $1 million and authorizing $250 million annually through 2030. This legislation also expands the eligible uses for state response program grants. Overall, it strengthens federal and state efforts to revitalize brownfield properties.

The Veterans Affairs Peer Review Neutrality Act of 2025 establishes strict new rules to eliminate conflicts of interest in quality review processes within the Veterans Health Administration. This legislation mandates that individuals reviewing the care of a colleague must be impartial and recuse themselves if they were directly involved in the case. Furthermore, it ensures that reviews of VA health care providers, including those serving on peer review committees, are conducted by neutral parties at different facilities when necessary.

This bill, the MINKS are Superspreaders Act, prohibits the breeding and possession of American mink raised in captivity for fur production nationwide. It amends the Animal Welfare Act to ban related activities like transport and sale, with limited exceptions. Additionally, the legislation establishes a voluntary federal buy-out program for existing mink farms, contingent upon available funding.

The PATHS to Tutor Act of 2025 establishes a \$500 million competitive grant program to create high-quality tutoring partnerships between schools and educator preparation programs. These partnerships will deploy trained tutors, often college students, to provide intensive, small-group instruction in high-need and hard-to-staff schools. The grants prioritize programs that align tutoring with curriculum and support aspiring educators through training and service awards.

The Health Insurance Premium Fairness Act of 2025 allows eligible taxpayers to reduce the amount used to calculate their health insurance premium tax credit. This reduction is based on the total monthly Medicare premiums paid for household members, including Parts A, B, C, D, and Medigap. This adjustment aims to provide greater financial relief for families navigating both marketplace coverage and Medicare costs.

This bill, the Puerto Rico Affordable Care Act of 2025, mandates the establishment of a health insurance Exchange in Puerto Rico. It ensures that key federal health insurance market reforms apply to coverage offered on the island. Furthermore, the legislation amends tax code provisions to allow residents of Puerto Rico to access premium tax credits for health insurance coverage.

The NeighborWorks Accountability Act establishes an independent Office of Inspector General for the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation to enhance oversight. This legislation also mandates an annual external financial audit of the Corporation's accounts by independent certified public accountants. These measures aim to ensure greater accountability and transparency within the organization.

This bill extends the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, continuing crucial funding mechanisms for counties reliant on federal forest revenues through 2026 and beyond. It also streamlines payment elections for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 and extends related project and spending authorities. Finally, the legislation includes minor technical corrections to the existing Act.

The STORM Act establishes a framework for utilizing private, certified health care workforce platforms to rapidly deploy independent contractor medical professionals during federally declared emergencies. This allows the President to coordinate with states to facilitate temporary licensure waivers for these out-of-state workers. The bill also provides liability protections for the platforms and deployed workers acting under authorized emergency response agreements.

The SAFE Drugs Act of 2025 aims to enhance the safety and oversight of drug compounding by limiting the ability of pharmacists and physicians to copy commercially available drugs. It introduces new annual reporting requirements for pharmacies compounding drugs for out-of-state patients and imposes stricter FDA inspection schedules for large-scale compounding facilities. Furthermore, the bill mandates registration for all outsourcing facilities and adjusts the fee structure used to fund safety assurance activities.

The More Homes on the Market Act aims to encourage homeowners to sell by significantly increasing the tax exclusion on profits from the sale of a principal residence. This bill raises the maximum exclusion from $250,000 to $500,000 for single filers and from $500,000 to $1,000,000 for married couples filing jointly. Furthermore, these new thresholds will be adjusted for inflation annually starting in 2026.