Legislation

This bill directs the Department of Defense (DoD) to establish clear guidance for private entities on how to demonstrate that their biobased products meet military requirements. It also mandates an audit by the Comptroller General to review DoD procurement standards for any unintentional exclusion of biobased products. The goal is to ensure fair evaluation and increase the adoption of biologically derived products within the DoD supply chain.

The Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act enables states to establish specialized Medicaid health homes focused exclusively on individuals with sickle cell disease starting in 2026. If a state adopts this program, it must provide mandatory dental and vision coverage to enrolled patients, regardless of standard state Medicaid policies. States implementing these health homes will also be required to report on patient outcomes, access to care, and expenditures.

The Quad Space Act mandates enhanced space cooperation between the United States, Australia, India, and Japan to address shared security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. This legislation requires the Secretary of Defense to consult with Quad partners to establish shared best practices for space operations and situational awareness. The Secretary must then report back to Congress detailing mutual interests and the planned steps for formalizing this cooperation.

The Shared Property Agency Collaboration and Engagement Act of 2025 (SPACE Act) directs the GSA to actively collaborate with federal tenants regarding shared office space and co-location efforts. This legislation mandates the GSA to establish guidelines, address tenant concerns, and set measurable goals for improving space utilization across federal agencies. The GSA Administrator must report back to relevant Congressional committees on the implementation of these space-sharing requirements within six months of the bill's enactment.

This bill amends federal law to mandate that states enforce specific commercial motor vehicle safety requirements, established under Executive Order 14286, at all weigh stations. It ensures that every truck stopping at a weigh station is checked for compliance with these common-sense driving rules. The legislation also makes minor administrative updates to the U.S. Code to reflect this new enforcement section.

The America's Clean Future Fund Act establishes a new Climate Change Finance Corporation (C2FC) to finance low-emission projects and prioritizes investments in disadvantaged communities. The bill simultaneously imposes a federal Carbon Fee starting at \$75 per ton in 2027, with escalating rates designed to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Revenue generated funds the C2FC, provides carbon fee rebates to eligible individuals, supports agricultural transition payments, and offers transition assistance grants for fossil fuel-impacted communities.

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to update its directives within 18 months for managing acute sexual assault cases at VA facilities. The new rules mandate that VA medical centers must ensure access to certified sexual assault examiners, provide immediate medical care and mental health support, and establish clear protocols for police documentation. Furthermore, the legislation requires annual, trauma-informed training for relevant VA health staff and police on these updated procedures.

This resolution amends Senate rules to allow the Majority Leader to group up to ten non-high-level presidential nominations for en bloc consideration. This change permits the Senate to vote on these nominations as a single package, streamlining the confirmation process for certain appointments. The grouped consideration follows the standard procedural rules applied to a single nomination.

This resolution officially designates September 9, 2025, as "National World War II Italian Campaign Remembrance Day." It serves to honor the immense sacrifices made by American and Allied soldiers who fought to liberate Italy from German occupation. The day encourages national commemoration and educational efforts to preserve the memory of this long and costly campaign.

This resolution officially supports designating September 14–20, 2025, as "Telehealth Awareness Week." It recognizes the vital role remote healthcare has played, especially for millions of Medicare users. The bill strongly urges Congress to make permanent the expanded telehealth access rules currently set to expire in September 2025.

This bill primarily revises and updates Title 51 of the U.S. Code, which governs national and commercial space programs, by reorganizing chapters and making technical amendments. Crucially, this restatement is intended only to clarify and update the presentation of existing law, not to change its meaning or legal effect. The legislation also introduces new requirements regarding NASA funding documentation, facility planning, counterfeit parts, and the development of the Space Launch System and human exploration roadmaps. Finally, it repeals outdated statutory language while ensuring existing rights, penalties, and legal proceedings remain valid under the old framework during the transition.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that China should no longer be classified as a "Developing Nation" by the United Nations. The House believes that China's significant global economic status warrants a change in this long-standing designation. This action seeks to align China's international classification with its current economic reality.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives to establish September as National African Immigrant Heritage Month. The designation aims to celebrate the significant and diverse contributions of Americans of African immigrant heritage to the United States. This recognition seeks to highlight their achievements and promote awareness of their vital role in enriching American history and culture.

The Halting Online Nonconsensual Offenses in the Ranks Act (HONOR Act) updates the Uniform Code of Military Justice to specifically prohibit the wrongful broadcast or distribution of intimate visual images, including deepfakes, by service members. This section clarifies the conditions under which sharing authentic or digitally forged intimate images of adults or minors constitutes an offense, focusing on lack of consent and intent to harm. The Act also establishes specific exceptions for law enforcement, legal proceedings, and educational purposes, while strictly defining consent.

The Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act focuses on repealing specific, revised energy efficiency performance standards for federal buildings. This action voids the recently established rules for how new and existing federal buildings must operate regarding energy use. The bill also makes necessary conforming amendments across other related federal energy and green building legislation.

This bill, the Promoting American Competition in Aquaculture Research Act, reauthorizes critical federal aquaculture assistance programs with dedicated funding set through Fiscal Year 2030. It also updates the administrative rules for these awards by clarifying how indirect (overhead) costs are calculated. The legislation ensures continued support for American aquaculture research and competitiveness.

This resolution officially supports designating the week of September 8 through September 12, 2025, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week." It highlights the widespread and costly impact of malnutrition across all demographics, particularly among vulnerable populations. The bill recognizes the vital work of nutrition professionals and existing federal programs while encouraging better screening and early intervention to improve health outcomes.

The Home Health Stabilization Act of 2025 aims to ensure continued access to Medicare home health services by pausing automatic payment reductions scheduled for 2026 and 2027. This is achieved by mandating a positive adjustment to the standard payment rate to fully offset proposed cuts. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that these temporary payment increases will not negatively impact future rate calculations for providers.

The Comprehensive NASA Reporting Act of 2025 standardizes how NASA submits official documents and reports to Congress. This bill mandates that key oversight committees receive all required reports within 10 days of their submission elsewhere. Furthermore, it requires NASA to promptly report any new international space agreements to relevant Senate and House committees.

The Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2025 aims to bolster Taiwan's energy resilience against potential threats and coercion. The bill prioritizes increasing U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exports to Taiwan and mandates cooperation to strengthen Taiwan's critical energy infrastructure defenses. Furthermore, it encourages Taiwan to maintain nuclear energy as a reliable option and authorizes the U.S. to insure vessels carrying vital goods to strategic partners like Taiwan.