Legislation

The Transportation Equity Act establishes a Transportation Equity Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary of Transportation on transportation equity issues. This committee will provide recommendations on national transportation metrics, economic development, community connectivity, and public engagement. The committee will consist of members from diverse backgrounds and expertise, meeting regularly to evaluate and improve the Department's efforts in connecting people to economic opportunities. A Designated Federal Officer will manage the committee's operations and ensure transparency through public meetings and record-keeping.

The "Ranching Without Red Tape Act of 2025" streamlines the process for grazing permit holders to make minor range improvements on US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management lands. Permit holders can proceed with improvements to fences, water infrastructure, and stock tanks after notifying the relevant agency 30 days in advance, provided they receive approval or no response within that timeframe. The Act mandates the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior to respond to range improvement requests within 30 days and expedite approved projects.

The Security and Oversight for International Landholdings Act of 2025 aims to increase oversight of foreign investments in U.S. agricultural land and real estate near military installations. It expands the types of transactions subject to review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), prohibits federal assistance to certain foreign-owned agricultural land, and broadens disclosure requirements for foreign agricultural land holdings. The Act also requires the Secretary of Agriculture to publish an annual report on foreign holdings of agricultural land in the U.S., with detailed analysis by country, state, county, and industry.

The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 establishes a value-based payment model for radiation therapy under Medicare, providing per-episode payments to providers for cancer treatments. This program aims to improve the quality and efficiency of radiation oncology services while controlling costs, and includes incentives for meeting quality standards and offering patient-centered care, such as transportation assistance. The act also revises civil monetary penalties to allow transportation services for radiation oncology patients and exempts the program from budget neutrality adjustments. Most radiation therapy providers and suppliers will be required to participate in the program.

This resolution supports "Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month" and aims to raise awareness of the emotional harm caused by international parental child abduction to children and parents. It recognizes past efforts, such as the Hague Convention and the work of organizations and government programs, to combat this issue. The resolution encourages continued U.S. leadership in educating the public about the negative impacts of international parental child abduction.

The Insurance Fraud Accountability Act aims to combat fraudulent enrollment in qualified health plans by increasing penalties for agents and brokers who provide false information, enhancing consumer protections through verification processes and access to account information, and regulating field marketing organizations. It also increases transparency through mandatory audits and the creation of a list of suspended or terminated agents and brokers.

This bill supports the establishment of a "National Garifuna Immigrant Heritage Month" in April to honor the contributions of Garifuna immigrants to the United States. It recognizes the importance of celebrating Garifuna heritage and culture, while also acknowledging their struggles for land rights. The bill encourages Americans to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Department of Energy's energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and freezers.

The "Physicians for Underserved Areas Act" amends the Social Security Act to improve how Medicare residency slots are redistributed when a hospital closes. It refines the criteria for assessing a hospital's ability to utilize and fill these redistributed slots, ensuring slots are allocated where they can be used effectively to train new physicians. These changes aim to optimize the distribution of residency positions following hospital closures.

This resolution requests the President to submit documents to the House of Representatives regarding the use of AI technologies involving Elon Musk or the United States DOGE Service within federal agencies since January 20, 2025. It seeks information on the types of data used, individuals involved in decision-making, concerns about privacy and legal violations, and the potential impact on federal expenditures and programs. The request aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the deployment of AI and its potential effects on Americans.

The "Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2025" extends funding for graduate medical education programs at children's hospitals through 2030. It stipulates that hospitals providing gender-altering procedures and drugs to minors will not receive payments, defining these procedures while providing specific exceptions. The act allocates \$124,000,000 and \$261,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 and defines "sex" as determined at birth.

Lulu's Law requires the Federal Communications Commission to include shark attacks in wireless emergency alerts. This will allow people in affected areas to receive timely warnings about potential shark attacks.

The CAMPUS Act aims to counter adversarial partnerships with China in U.S. educational institutions by identifying and restricting funding to entities involved in military-civil fusion. It prohibits the use of Department of Defense and Education funds for institutions and schools with ties to entities supporting China's military or defense industry, and limits visas for individuals involved in these activities. The Act also encourages partnerships with Taiwan to promote Mandarin language and Chinese cultural programs, lowers the threshold for disclosing foreign gifts to colleges and universities, and restricts federal grants to entities contracting with companies on the Entity List.

The "Alleviating Spaceport Traffic by Rewarding Operators Act of 2025" establishes a pilot program through 2030 allowing the Secretary of Transportation to award grants to launch and reentry site operators for transportation infrastructure projects at or near their sites. Grant amounts are calculated based on the number of licensed (\$250,000) or permitted (\$100,000) launch or reentry operations, with opportunities for supplemental grants based on matching funds from other entities. The maximum grant an operator can receive is \$2,500,000 per fiscal year, and the total amount of grants issued under this program cannot exceed \$20,000,000 in any fiscal year. The goal of the program is to improve transportation infrastructure and safety related to spaceport operations.

This bill expresses support for designating April 2025 as "Second Chance Month" to raise awareness about the barriers faced by individuals with criminal records. It recognizes the importance of redemption and removing obstacles to employment, education, and housing for those seeking to reintegrate into society. The bill encourages public support for these individuals, promoting their successful return as productive members of their communities.

The TRACE Act mandates the Attorney General to enhance the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System by including a data field to track missing persons whose last known location was on Federal land. It also requires an annual report to Congress detailing the number of missing persons cases linked to Federal lands.

The "Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act" aims to streamline broadband deployment by exempting eligible wireless facilities requests from extensive environmental and historical preservation reviews required by the National Environmental Policy Act and the National Historic Preservation Act. This exemption applies to any federal approvals necessary for deployment, such as permits and authorizations. The goal is to accelerate broadband expansion by reducing regulatory hurdles for certain wireless projects.

The American Genetic Privacy Act of 2025 prevents commercial DNA testing services from selling or disclosing individuals' genetic information to the People's Republic of China or entities under its control. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will enforce this law.

This bill addresses concerns about the reliability of the U.S. electric grid due to the retirement of traditional power plants without adequate replacements. It points to environmental regulations and federal incentives as factors causing premature plant closures, leading to potential electricity shortages and price increases. The bill supports initiatives promoting domestic energy production to ensure affordable and reliable power.

The "Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act" amends the Social Security Act to improve Medicare coverage and access to home infusion therapy. It expands covered services to include pharmacy services, clarifies payment structures for home infusion therapy based on infusion duration, and allows nurse practitioners and physician assistants to establish home infusion plans of care. The bill also broadens the definition of "home infusion drug" to include certain non-pump drugs and biologicals, while adjusting payment rules for related supplies to avoid duplicate payments. These changes aim to ensure continued and improved access to home infusion therapy for Medicare beneficiaries.