Legislation

The "Pregnant and Postpartum Women Treatment Reauthorization Act" reauthorizes and amends section 508 of the Public Health Service Act. It updates language, adds a requirement for service provision plans that may include outreach to women greatly affected by maternal substance use disorder, and increases funding to $38,931,000 annually from 2025 through 2029.

The Salary History Question Prohibition Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, prohibiting employers from using a prospective employee's wage history when considering them for a job or determining their wages, unless the employee voluntarily provides it after a job offer to support a higher wage. The act also prohibits employers from seeking a prospective employee's wage history from them or past employers under similar conditions and protects employees from retaliation for opposing unlawful practices. Penalties for violations include civil penalties, damages to affected employees, and the possibility of lawsuits. "Wage history" is defined as wages paid by current or previous employers.

The Medical Supply Chain Resiliency Act aims to strengthen the U.S. medical supply chain by establishing agreements with trusted trade partners to reduce import restrictions on medical goods, diversify supplier networks, and promote regulatory cooperation. It authorizes the President to negotiate and enforce these agreements, prioritizing countries committed to open trade and intellectual property protection. The Act also establishes congressional oversight and review processes to ensure agreements align with U.S. interests and mandates monitoring of partners' compliance, allowing for potential actions if commitments are not met. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure a reliable supply of medical products, especially during emergencies, while safeguarding national security and public health.

The "Crucial Communism Teaching Act" aims to educate high school students about the dangers and history of communism, highlighting its global impact and contrasting it with American principles of freedom and democracy. It directs the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation to develop a civic education curriculum and oral history resources. These resources will feature personal stories from individuals who have experienced communism and can compare it with U.S. political ideology. The goal is to ensure students understand the importance of civic responsibility and the dangers of oppressive ideologies.

The "Connecting Small Businesses with Career and Technical Education Graduates Act" aims to connect small businesses with career and technical education graduates. It amends the Small Business Act to include career and technical education and expands the role of Small Business Development Centers and Women's Business Centers. These centers will now assist small businesses in hiring graduates from career and technical education programs and support graduates in starting their own businesses.

The "Protecting Families from Inflation Act" mandates a study by the Federal Reserve System on the cumulative effects of tariffs imposed by the United States since 2017 on consumer goods and small businesses. The study will focus on how these tariffs have influenced the costs of goods and services. A comprehensive report detailing the study's findings must be submitted to Congress within 270 days after the Act's enactment.

The Snow Survey Northeast Expansion Act of 2025 directs the Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service to expand its snow survey and water supply forecasting program to include the Northeastern United States. This expansion will provide crucial data and forecasts for water resource management in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, and other states as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture.

The Protecting Pharmacies in Medicaid Act aims to ensure accurate Medicaid payments to pharmacies by mandating the Secretary to survey drug prices and establish national average drug acquisition cost benchmarks. It also addresses abusive spread pricing by requiring transparent prescription drug pass-through pricing in contracts between states and pharmacy benefit managers, ensuring payments for drugs are limited to ingredient cost and a professional dispensing fee, with full disclosure of costs and payments. The Act also directs the Inspector General to conduct periodic studies of survey data and appropriates funds for these activities.

This bill allows Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center to be used on June 8, 2025, for an event celebrating the birthday of King Kamehameha I. The Architect of the Capitol will oversee the physical preparations for the event.

The SAFE Bet Act establishes federal standards for states that choose to legalize sports wagering, requiring state approval from the Attorney General and adherence to consumer protection, data security, and regulatory oversight standards. It addresses public health concerns by mandating data collection on problem gambling, creating a national self-exclusion list, and expanding surveillance of gambling disorder. The Act also clarifies state and tribal authority, mandates cooperation against unlicensed gaming, and ensures the Act's validity even if some parts are invalidated.

The "No Tax On Overtime Act of 2025" excludes overtime pay, as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act, from being considered as part of an individual's gross income for tax purposes. This exclusion applies to overtime compensation received after the Act's enactment.

The "Suicide Prevention Act" aims to enhance suicide prevention efforts through two key grant programs. One program expands self-harm surveillance by providing grants to public health departments for real-time data sharing with the CDC, while the other awards grants to hospital emergency departments for implementing suicide prevention services, including screening, short-term intervention, and referrals. Both programs require regular reporting and evaluation to ensure effectiveness and data privacy and are authorized to receive \$30,000,000 each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030.

The "Expel Illegal Chinese Police Act of 2025" requires the President to sanction foreign individuals and entities tied to human rights abuses or establishing a Chinese police presence in the U.S. Sanctions include blocking U.S. property transactions, visa restrictions, and potential penalties for violations. The President can waive sanctions for national security reasons, and federal agencies face restrictions on investigating sanctioned entities. The bill also defines key terms related to immigration and foreign entities.

The Forest Conservation Easement Program Act of 2025 establishes a program to conserve and restore forests by providing financial and technical assistance to eligible entities for purchasing forest land easements from private and tribal landowners, as well as allowing the Secretary to purchase forest reserve easements. This program aims to protect natural resources, promote sustainable forest management, and support socially disadvantaged landowners, while also allowing landowners to participate in environmental services markets. The Act also repeals the Healthy Forests Reserve Program, but ensures the validity and continuation of existing agreements under that program, and authorizes $100 million to be appropriated annually from 2025 through 2029 to carry out the Act.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend the energy credit for qualified fuel cell property. The extension applies to property construction beginning after December 31, 2024, and is valid through January 1, 2033.

The "Improving Access to Addiction Medicine Providers Act" amends the Public Health Service Act. It includes "diagnosis" in the Minority Fellowship Program's focus on health disparities. It also adds "addiction medicine" to the list of mental health fields covered by the program.

The Survivor Benefits Fairness Act amends Title 38 of the United States Code to change the effective date for reducing or discontinuing certain benefits due to marriage, remarriage, or death. The new effective date will be the last day of the month in which the event occurred, rather than the current date. This change applies to events occurring on or after the enactment of this Act.

The "Healthy Foods for Native Seniors Act" allows Tribal organizations to contract directly with the USDA to purchase agricultural commodities for food distribution programs, prioritizing domestically produced and culturally significant foods. This demonstration project aims to improve the nutritional value and cultural relevance of food provided to Native seniors. The Act requires annual reporting to Congress and allocates specific funding for the project's implementation and administration.

The "Expanding Medical Education Act" aims to increase the number of medical and osteopathic medicine schools, especially in underserved areas and at minority-serving institutions, through grants to higher education institutions. These grants will support the establishment, expansion, and improvement of medical education programs, with a focus on recruiting students from disadvantaged backgrounds and developing curriculum relevant to underserved populations. The act requires regular reporting to Congress and the public on the program's impact on healthcare access and workforce development.

This resolution designates March 27, 2025, as "National Women in Agriculture Day" to recognize the vital role of women in agriculture. It acknowledges women's significant contributions as producers, educators, leaders, and mentors within the agricultural sector. The resolution supports celebrating women's impact on food resources and the agricultural workforce, encouraging their continued involvement and leadership in the field.