Legislation

This resolution formally honors the life and service of Kansas City, Kansas Police Officer Hunter Simoncic, who tragically died in the line of duty. It recognizes his dedication to his community, including his volunteer work, and details the circumstances of his sacrifice. The Senate extends condolences to his family and calls for support for the families of officers who die serving their communities.

This bill directs the House Oversight Committee to continue its investigation into the federal government's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell cases, focusing on potential mismanagement and combating sex trafficking. It strongly supports the Committee's ongoing subpoenas and mandates the public release of nearly all unclassified documents related to the investigation, with very limited exceptions. The overall goal is to identify legislative changes needed to improve federal sex crime prosecution and transparency.

This Act mandates a comprehensive review of the Federal Reserve's discount window operations to ensure it effectively provides liquidity to banks, especially during crises. The review must cover technology, cybersecurity, interagency communication, and ways to reduce the stigma associated with using the facility. Following the review, the Board of Governors must develop and report to Congress a formal remediation plan with clear deadlines for improving efficiency and transparency.

This resolution formally censures Representative Rashida Tlaib for her conduct and statements related to the "Peoples Conference for Palestine." It condemns her for allegedly promoting terrorism, antisemitism, and rhetoric calling for the destruction of Israel. The action serves as a strong, official reprimand from the House of Representatives for behavior deemed unbecoming of a member.

The Protect Patients from Costly Care Act aims to reverse recent changes to Medicaid cost-sharing requirements and the Drug Price Negotiation Program. This bill effectively deletes specific sections from a previous reconciliation act that altered these healthcare provisions. By repealing these changes, the Act restores the original rules regarding Medicaid cost-sharing and the exclusion of orphan drugs from price negotiations.

The District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act eliminates the President's authority to assume emergency control over the District of Columbia's police force. This is achieved by striking the relevant section from the D.C. Home Rule Act. The bill ensures local control over the Metropolitan Police Department remains with the District.

This bill, the District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act, transfers full command authority of the D.C. National Guard from the President of the United States to the Mayor of the District of Columbia. It updates numerous federal statutes to reflect this shift in leadership for appointments, discipline, and calling the Guard into service. The Act also makes conforming amendments across U.S. Code titles to ensure the Mayor is recognized as the definitive authority over the D.C. National Guard.

This resolution expresses strong support for designating September 2025 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month to combat this widespread disease. It highlights the critical need for increased public awareness, emphasizing that early detection through screening drastically improves survival rates. The bill encourages greater research efforts and improved access to quality care to reduce the significant impact of prostate cancer on American men.

This resolution officially designates the week of September 8 through 14, 2025, as "Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Week." It serves to recognize and thank the dedicated individuals who manage high school sports programs across the nation. The bill highlights their crucial role in fostering student health, academic success, and personal development through athletics. Furthermore, it commends the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association for supporting these essential leaders.

This resolution formally censures Representative Cory Mills for conduct deemed to bring shame upon the House of Representatives. The censure is based on allegations including physical assault, threats against a former partner, financial improprieties, and misrepresentations regarding his military decorations. The House requires the Speaker to publicly read the resolution aloud to the Representative at the well of the House as the official reprimand.

This bill seeks to amend federal law to provide hazard pay for federal employees carrying out prescribed burns and for smokejumpers. It officially recognizes that performing prescribed burns and parachute jumping for firefighting duties involve unusual physical hardship or hazard comparable to fighting active wildfires. The Office of Personnel Management is tasked with implementing the necessary regulations to ensure this hazard pay takes effect promptly.

This bill mandates that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) jointly study the impact of incorporating additional financial data into credit scoring models. The required report will analyze how using factors like rent, utility payments, and bank transaction data could change credit risk assessments. This study must be submitted to Congress by December 31, 2025.

The Teacher Loan Forgiveness Enhancement Act establishes a new program allowing public school teachers to receive full federal undergraduate loan forgiveness after eight years of continuous service. This legislation also grants teachers a deferment period for loan payments, during which interest will not accrue while they are actively teaching. Furthermore, the bill permits the Treasury Department to share necessary tax information with the Department of Education to verify eligibility for these teacher loan forgiveness programs.

The Telehealth Modernization Act primarily extends critical Medicare telehealth flexibilities, such as location and audio-only options, through September 30, 2027. It also extends the "Hospital Care at Home" waiver until 2030 and mandates a comprehensive study comparing home-based versus traditional hospital care. Furthermore, the bill enhances program integrity for Durable Medical Equipment claims and requires new guidance to ensure telehealth services are accessible to individuals with limited English proficiency.

The Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025 aims to significantly enhance U.S. weather forecasting, research, and public safety measures across five years. It mandates the modernization of critical infrastructure, including radar systems and data processing, while prioritizing the integration of commercial technology and social science research into actionable, impact-based warnings. The bill focuses on improving predictions for severe events like tornadoes, hurricanes, and droughts, and overhauls how NOAA acquires and utilizes private sector weather data. Ultimately, this legislation seeks to deliver faster, clearer, and more reliable hazard information to protect American lives and property.

The Best Price for Our Military Act of 2025 aims to ensure fair pricing in government defense contracts. This bill prohibits contractors from using cost or pricing data older than 30 days as a defense in pricing disputes after a final contract price has been established. This change prevents contractors from justifying inflated prices with stale information.

This bill, H.R. 1908, establishes the "End Congressional Stock Trading Act" to prohibit Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from trading or owning most stocks and securities. It mandates a strict divestment timeline for existing assets, with significant civil penalties for violations. The resolution also fast-tracks the consideration and vote on this legislation within the House of Representatives.

The Romance Scam Prevention Act establishes new federal requirements for online dating services to protect users from fraud. If a service bans a user for fraud risk, they must notify members who previously messaged the banned individual with specific details and safety warnings. The FTC is tasked with enforcing these national standards, which aim to prevent romance scams across online platforms.

The District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act eliminates the President's long-standing authority to assume emergency control over the Metropolitan Police Department. This legislation amends the D.C. Home Rule Act by striking the section granting the President this power. The bill effectively returns full, non-contingent control of the D.C. police force to local D.C. authorities.

The MAIN Event Ticketing Act significantly strengthens the BOTS Act by explicitly banning the use of automated software to bypass ticket purchasing rules and controls. It imposes new mandatory security and reporting requirements on ticket sellers to protect their systems and customer data. The bill also establishes clear penalties for violations and mandates coordination between federal agencies to combat ticket circumvention.