Legislation

This resolution expresses support for designating September 9, 2025, as "National Firearm Suicide Prevention Day." The goal is to raise awareness about the growing crisis of firearm suicides across the United States. It emphasizes that safe and secure firearm storage is a critical component of suicide prevention efforts. The resolution encourages professionals to discuss gun safety and suicide prevention with their patients.

The Children Harmed by AI Technology (CHAT) Act mandates strict age verification and parental consent for minors accessing companion AI chatbots, which are defined as AI designed for emotional support. Covered entities must monitor these chats for suicidal ideation and sexually explicit content, immediately notifying parents and providing crisis resources when necessary. Furthermore, companies must clearly disclose to users that they are interacting with an AI, not a human, at the start of and periodically during every chat session.

The Contaminated Wells Relocation Act authorizes NASA to enter into an agreement with the Town of Chincoteague, Virginia, to help fund the relocation of drinking water wells currently situated on NASA-managed land. This agreement allows NASA to reimburse the town for costs associated with planning and establishing replacement wells on Chincoteague-controlled property. The final agreement must detail the relocation plan, new well locations, and estimated costs, and must be submitted to Congress within 18 months of enactment.

This bill amends the user fee system for Over-the-Counter (OTC) monograph drugs, establishing new fee collection schedules and revenue targets for the FDA for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. It updates definitions related to OTC monograph changes and extends the authorization for related programs and reporting requirements through 2030. The legislation ensures that collected fees are dedicated to funding OTC monograph drug activities.

The STOP Act 2.0 strengthens security measures for international mail by imposing new criminal penalties for fraudulently misrepresenting a package's country of origin during customs reporting. It also ends future exemptions for countries failing to transmit 100% advance electronic shipping data and mandates detailed annual reports on compliance and enforcement efforts. Furthermore, the bill promotes public-private partnerships and enhanced training to combat the trafficking of synthetic opioids through the mail system.

The Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act extends crucial federal programs aimed at combating vector-borne diseases like those carried by ticks. This legislation reauthorizes funding and support for national strategies, regional centers, and local health departments through 2030. It also updates the composition of the advisory group overseeing the national strategy.

The Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 extends critical funding for rural health programs through 2030. This legislation ensures that grant money for rural health outreach and network development is specifically targeted to meet the needs of underserved populations. Furthermore, it mandates that residents in these rural areas must be actively involved in the planning and operation of the programs receiving these funds.

The Nationwide Right To Unionize Act seeks to strengthen union organizing rights across the country. It achieves this by repealing the section of federal law that currently allows state "right-to-work" laws to override federal labor protections. This change effectively removes the federal permission for states to enforce laws prohibiting mandatory union membership or fee payment as a condition of employment.

This resolution expresses strong support for making testing for Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) a standard part of routine prenatal screening. APS is an autoimmune condition that can cause serious pregnancy complications like blood clots and recurrent pregnancy loss. The bill urges medical organizations to update their guidelines to include this simple, treatable condition in standard prenatal care.

The No Foreign Fundraising at United States Embassies Act prohibits the use of U.S. diplomatic posts, including embassies and consulates, for any fundraising activities benefiting a foreign political party or candidate. This legislation aims to ensure strict U.S. neutrality during foreign elections by banning the hosting of such political events on federal property. The Secretary of State is required to update regulations within 90 days to explicitly enforce this prohibition.

The Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2025 directs the SEC to update regulations defining "qualifying investments" for venture capital funds. This change expands qualifying investments to include secondary market purchases and investments in other venture capital funds. Furthermore, the bill mandates that at least 51% of a fund's committed capital must consist of direct equity purchases from portfolio companies upon asset acquisition.

The FDIC Board Accountability Act modifies the structure and tenure of the FDIC Board of Directors. It mandates specific experience requirements for four Presidentially-appointed members and limits total service to twelve years per individual. Additionally, the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection will now attend Board meetings as a non-voting observer.

The No New Burma Funds Act mandates the continuation of the pause on World Bank disbursements and commitments to Burma's military government. This action upholds the existing freeze on new loans and funding initiated after the 2021 coup. The U.S. representative at the IBRD must continue to vote against any new funding unless the Treasury Secretary determines otherwise.

The SOAR Act Improvements Act modifies the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Act by extending grant durations, expanding scholarship use to pre-kindergarten, and increasing the total available funds. It also updates accreditation timelines for participating schools and revises evaluation requirements, including new mandates for reporting on school safety incidents. Finally, this legislation extends the authorization for the scholarship program through fiscal year 2032.

The Expanding WKSI Eligibility Act revises the definition of a "well-known seasoned issuer" (WKSI) by establishing a specific public float threshold of \$400 million while removing the worldwide market value requirement. This change aims to broaden eligibility for companies seeking WKSI status under federal securities laws. Additionally, the bill mandates that the SEC annually report on withdrawn applications related to ineligibility confirmations for WKSI status.

The Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2025 ensures the continued operation and funding of the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program through fiscal year 2031. This bill specifically increases the authorized annual funding level for the program starting in 2027. Additionally, it extends the federal government's commitment to the national cord blood inventory program until 2031.

This resolution formally commemorates the invaluable service of the Marquis de Lafayette to the United States during the Revolutionary War and recognizes the bicentennial of his farewell tour. It celebrates his military bravery, crucial diplomatic efforts that secured French support, and lifelong commitment to liberty. The bill serves as a formal expression of national gratitude for his foundational role in securing American independence.

This resolution formally recognizes suicide as a serious public health crisis in the United States and expresses strong support for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It highlights the critical role of the 988 service in providing immediate, life-saving support to those in mental health distress. Furthermore, the resolution supports the designation of September 8th as "988 Day" to promote awareness of this essential resource.

The Small Business Investor Capital Access Act updates the threshold for certain private fund investment advisers to qualify for an exemption from registration with the SEC. This bill immediately raises the asset management threshold from $\$150$ million to $\$175$ million. Furthermore, it mandates that the SEC automatically adjust this threshold every five years based on inflation.

The District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act standardizes and streamlines Congressional review of D.C. laws by extending the review period to 60 days and eliminating special treatment for criminal legislation. It establishes expedited procedures for Congress to consider resolutions of disapproval against D.C. actions and grants Congress the power to reject specific provisions within D.C. laws or executive orders. Furthermore, the bill prevents the D.C. Council from withdrawing transmitted acts or resubmitting laws substantially similar to those previously disapproved by Congress.