Legislation

The SOAR Act of 2025 aims to significantly reform Medicare coverage for supplemental oxygen therapy by ending competitive bidding and establishing new payment rates for suppliers. The bill also protects access to respiratory therapist services by ensuring Medicare reimbursement for their work. Furthermore, it strengthens fraud prevention through mandated electronic documentation while simultaneously restoring clinical judgment in claim reviews. Finally, the Act establishes a comprehensive set of new rights and protections for beneficiaries receiving oxygen equipment and services.

The Red Tape Reduction Act of 2025 rolls back reporting requirements for third-party payment processors, returning the threshold for issuing Form 1099-K to over $10,000 in payments or over 50 transactions. This change also applies the existing de minimis rule to determine when backup withholding is required for payments from these networks. These provisions apply to transactions settled after December 31, 2024.

The Clean Energy Victory Bond Act of 2025 establishes voluntary, government-backed bonds to fund domestic clean energy projects and energy efficiency upgrades. Proceeds from these bonds will flow into a dedicated Trust Fund to finance initiatives like grid modernization, building retrofits, and clean technology research. A key goal is to boost U.S. energy security, create green jobs, and ensure at least 40% of funding benefits disadvantaged communities.

The Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act of 2025 mandates the inclusion of comprehensive food allergy training—covering prevention, recognition, and response—into existing training modules for local food service personnel. This legislation amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to ensure staff are properly educated on managing food allergies. The bill also updates the certification requirements for these training programs.

The Gabriel Rosenberg Dyspraxia/DCD Coverage Act mandates a comprehensive study on how current health insurance plans cover treatments for Dyspraxia/DCD. The Comptroller General must report to Congress within one year, detailing coverage gaps across Medicare, Medicaid, federal programs, and private insurance. This study will specifically examine what treatments are covered, any age restrictions, and barriers to access. Ultimately, the Act seeks recommendations for improving coverage under all major insurance sectors.

The BOOST for Engines Act directs the NASA Administrator to maintain and modernize rocket engine testing infrastructure across NASA sites. This modernization aims to enhance capability, safety, and support for both government and commercial space transportation development. Funding prioritizes upgrades for testing large engines and multi-engine systems, while ensuring existing government programs are not delayed. The Act also mandates that underutilized facilities remain available for commercial rental on a fair, cost-reflective basis.

The Buffalo Tract Protection Act withdraws approximately 4,288 acres of federal land managed by the BLM near Placitas, New Mexico, from new mining claims and mineral or geothermal leasing. This action protects the subsurface mineral estate, even if the surface land is sold to private entities. The bill ensures that the mineral rights remain under federal ownership.

The STATES 2.0 Act aims to respect state and tribal authority by exempting marijuana activities compliant with local law from federal drug prohibitions. It mandates federal regulation of interstate cannabis commerce while establishing a new federal excise tax to cover oversight costs. Furthermore, the bill directs the FDA to respect tribal self-governance in marijuana regulation and requires a study on the effects of legalization on traffic safety.

The Maritime Fuel Tax Parity Act extends the existing excise tax exemption for alternative motorboat fuels to include certain vessels operating exclusively between ports on either the Atlantic or Pacific coast. This change ensures that qualifying vessels, such as specific fishing or maritime activity vessels, benefit from the fuel tax break when trading only along a single U.S. coast. The provision applies to fuel sales occurring after December 31, 2023.

This bill nullifies the recent interagency guidance issued by the Federal Reserve, OCC, and FDIC concerning climate-related financial risk management for large financial institutions. By voiding this specific guidance, the legislation prevents these agencies from enforcing those climate risk management principles. Furthermore, the bill prohibits the agencies from issuing any future guidance that is substantially similar to the canceled rules.

This resolution expresses strong Congressional support and appreciation for the Republic of Romania and the Republic of Moldova as they defend their democracies against malign Russian interference. It highlights their crucial roles as NATO and EU partners, respectively, and condemns ongoing Russian efforts to destabilize their upcoming elections. The bill urges the U.S. government and international partners to increase support for the sovereignty and election integrity of both nations.

The Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act modifies the clean fuel production tax credit by requiring that qualifying fuel be made from feedstocks grown in the United States starting in 2025. The bill also extends the availability of this credit until 2034 and adjusts how emissions rates are calculated by excluding indirect land use changes for future tax years. These changes aim to incentivize domestic production and alter the environmental metrics used for the tax incentive.

The Helene Small Business Recovery Act grants the President the authority to waive federal rules that prevent the duplication of disaster assistance benefits following a major disaster or emergency declared in 2023 or 2024. This waiver can be requested by a Governor if it is in the public interest and avoids waste, fraud, or abuse. The Act ensures that federal loans are not automatically disqualified as duplication and sets a 45-day deadline for the President's decision.

The Drone Espionage Act updates federal law to specifically prohibit the unauthorized taking or transmission of **video** of national defense information. This amendment modernizes existing statutes, ensuring that capturing sensitive material via video is treated the same as capturing it via photographs or negatives. The bill aims to strengthen protections against the illicit sharing of defense secrets using modern recording technology.

This bill significantly increases the authorized funding levels for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act. It raises the general implementation funding cap from $\$250$ million to $\$750$ million. Additionally, the bill boosts funding specifically allocated for upgrades to the Friant Division.

The National Energy Dominance Council Act of 2025 establishes a high-level council within the Executive Office of the President, chaired by the Secretary of the Interior, to ensure U.S. leadership in global energy production. This body is tasked with advising the President, streamlining energy-related processes like permitting and regulation, and developing a National Energy Dominance Strategy. Furthermore, the Act mandates the inclusion of the Secretary of the Interior as a regular attendee in National Security Council meetings.

The Livestock Indemnity Program Improvement Act of 2025 revises how the government calculates indemnity payments for livestock owners who suffer losses. This legislation mandates a specific, quarterly process for the Secretary to determine the market value used in these payments. The changes aim to standardize and clarify the valuation methodology for the Livestock Indemnity Program.

Hammers' Law updates existing federal law to extend liability limitations, previously applied only to commercial aviation accidents, to include incidents involving cruise ships. This means lawsuits stemming from cruise ship voyages will now be subject to the same caps on damages as those in aviation accidents. The bill specifically defines which passenger vessels qualify as a "cruise ship" for the purposes of these limitations.

The M. H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act designates specific stretches of the Gila River system in New Mexico as protected Wild and Scenic Rivers, withdrawing federal lands within these boundaries from development. This legislation also transfers approximately 440 acres of federal land to be included within the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument boundary. Crucially, the Act preserves existing water rights, mining claims, and state jurisdiction while requiring comprehensive management plans developed in consultation with Tribes and the public.

This bill directs the United States Postal Service (USPS) to establish a single, unique ZIP Code specifically for the town of Wheatfield, New York. The USPS is required to implement this change within 270 days of the law's enactment. This action will ensure Wheatfield has its own distinct postal code.