Legislative Activity

This bill, the Pharmacists Fight Back in Federal Employee Health Benefit Plans Act, establishes new rules for Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) administering prescription drug benefits for federal employees. It mandates specific reimbursement rates for pharmacies and prohibits PBMs from engaging in anti-competitive practices like steering patients to affiliated pharmacies. The legislation also institutes civil monetary penalties and potential debarment for PBMs that fail to comply with these new requirements.

This bill establishes new federal requirements for Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) contracting with Medicare Part D and Medicaid plans, effective in 2027. It mandates specific payment standards for pharmacies, requires PBMs to pass manufacturer rebates directly to patients and plan sponsors, and strictly prohibits steering patients toward specific pharmacies. Additionally, the legislation enhances transparency by expanding drug price reporting requirements for all types of pharmacies within the Medicaid program.

The Education Not Endless Scrolling Act imposes a new federal tax on large digital advertising companies to fund dedicated trust funds. These funds are earmarked to support local journalism preservation and establish a new grant program for one-on-one student tutoring. Additionally, the revenue will automatically support existing Career and Technical Education programs.

The Deepfake Liability Act amends Section 230 to impose a duty of care on online platforms regarding cyberstalking and intimate privacy violations, including nonconsensual deepfakes. This protection is conditional on platforms implementing reasonable processes for prevention, data logging, and content removal. The bill also strengthens the TAKE IT DOWN Act by expanding its notice and removal process to cover these specific violations within 48 hours.

The Parents Over Platforms Act establishes new responsibilities for application distributors and developers to protect minors online. This includes requiring age declaration, providing mechanisms for age assurance, and restricting personalized advertising to minors. Violations of the Act will be enforced by the Federal Trade Commission as an unfair or deceptive practice.

This bill, the ACA Copay CAP Act of 2025, amends the Affordable Care Act to establish a firm annual out-of-pocket spending limit for prescription drugs, beginning in 2027. It sets this cap at $2,000 for self-only coverage, and double that amount for family coverage. Once this limit is met, individuals will no longer face cost-sharing for prescription drugs for the remainder of the plan year.

The Power of the Mint Act asserts Congress's constitutional authority over the nation's money supply. This bill strictly prohibits the Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) unless explicitly authorized by Congress. It ensures that any digital dollar remains a direct liability of the Federal Reserve, subject to legislative approval.

The "Supporting Transit Commutes Act" allows employers to deduct the cost of providing certain transportation benefits, like transit passes or parking, to their employees. The deduction is limited to the amount described in section 132(f)(2)(A). If employees can choose between the transportation benefit and cash, the deduction is reduced to 50%.