Legislative Activity

The Emergency Care Improvement Act expands Medicare Part B and Medicaid coverage to include specified emergency services at freestanding emergency centers (FECs) that meet certain criteria, such as 24/7 physician staffing and referral arrangements with hospitals. It defines FECs and "specified emergency services," includes FECs under EMTALA requirements, and determines Medicare payments for FEC services under outpatient department (OPD) guidelines. Additionally, the Act exempts laboratory and imaging services provided by FECs from physician self-referral prohibitions.

The Family Cord Blood Banking Act allows taxpayers to use Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to pay for private umbilical cord blood or tissue banking services. To qualify, the bank must be accredited and compliant with Section 361 of the Public Health Service Act. This provision applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

The Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act of 2025 expands the authority of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to review real estate transactions near military installations, training routes, special use airspace, controlled firing areas, and military operation areas involving foreign entities tied to Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. It also stipulates that the Secretary of Defense must wait for CFIUS to conclude its review of energy projects before completing their own review, and it restricts the Secretary of Transportation from making determinations on proposed structures until CFIUS concludes its review. Additionally, it mandates that Congress be notified of covered transactions, specifically informing Senators from the state and the House Representative from the district where the military installation, route, airspace, or area is located.

This concurrent resolution establishes the federal budget for fiscal year 2025, sets budgetary levels through 2034, and outlines specific revenue, spending, and debt targets. It directs House and Senate committees to propose legislation reducing the deficit, with specific targets assigned to each. The resolution also creates reserve funds to address key policy areas like healthcare, tax policy, and regulatory reform, and expresses the House's commitment to economic growth through free-market policies, spending cuts, and deregulation. Ultimately, this budget aims to balance fiscal responsibility with strategic investments in critical sectors.

The "EASE Act of 2025" mandates the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a "Specialty Health Care Services Access Model." This model will use digital tools and provider networks to deliver specialty care to Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP beneficiaries in rural and underserved areas, coordinating with their primary care providers. Participating provider networks must include a minimum of 50 Federally Qualified Health Centers, rural health clinics, critical access hospitals, or rural emergency hospitals, with at least half in rural areas, and meet other requirements. Funding for this initiative is subject to specific provisions in Public Law 117-328.

This resolution expresses concern over China's growing influence in Panama, particularly through infrastructure projects and the management of key ports. It urges Panama to expel Chinese officials and terminate agreements that allow Chinese entities to control strategic infrastructure. The resolution also calls on the U.S. government to utilize the Neutrality Treaty to counter foreign influence, provide support to Panama, and explore a U.S.-Panama partnership to restore operational control of the Panama Canal. It seeks to safeguard the Panama Canal's neutrality, Western Hemisphere security, and U.S. national interests.

The Eliminating Fraud and Improper Payments in TANF Act aims to strengthen the integrity of state programs funded under the Social Security Act by requiring them to adhere to the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019 starting October 1, 2026. Additionally, it mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a plan for Congress within a year, outlining strategies to reduce or eliminate improper payments made by states under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act within 10 years.

The CRUDE Act amends existing legislation to change the conditions under which crude oil exports can be restricted. It requires a joint report from the Secretaries of Defense, Energy, and Commerce to the President and Congress demonstrating that crude oil exports have caused sustained supply shortages, price increases, and adverse employment effects in the U.S. Only after this report and a presidential declaration of a national emergency can export restrictions be triggered.

The "Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act" broadens the definition of "rural emergency hospital" under Medicare, enabling certain previously closed rural hospitals to re-qualify. Effective January 1, 2027, it allows facilities that ceased operations between 2014 and 2020 to become rural emergency hospitals. It also modifies payment rules, specifying that increased payments will not apply to facilities located less than 35 miles from the nearest hospital.

The "Telehealth Expansion Act of 2025" permanently allows individuals with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to access telehealth services without needing to meet their deductible first, starting after December 31, 2024. This removes a barrier to accessing telehealth services for HSA holders.

This resolution calls for a convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to propose amendments focused on fiscal responsibility. The convention will only proceed if the House Clerk cannot verify that at least 34 states have applied for a convention on fiscal responsibility. Any amendments proposed by the convention must be ratified by a vote of the people in 38 states through State Convention delegates. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the Administrator of General Services, who will then submit it to the legislatures of all states.

The "No Deductions for Marijuana Businesses Act" amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit businesses involved in marijuana or controlled substance trafficking from claiming tax deductions or credits for their expenses. This restriction applies regardless of whether the business is violating federal or state law. The change will be effective for expenses paid after the bill is enacted.

The "Eliminate Lavish Incentives To Electric Vehicles Act" repeals tax credits for new and used clean vehicles, as well as for qualified commercial clean vehicles. It also removes electric vehicle charging stations from eligibility for the alternative fuel vehicle refueling property credit. These changes would take effect 30 days after the enactment of the Act.

This bill allocates $11.99 million from the House of Representatives' funds for the Committee on the Budget's expenses in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, covering staff salaries and other necessary costs. The funds are divided into two equal amounts for the first and second sessions of Congress. Payments from these funds require vouchers signed by the Chairman and approved by the House Administration Committee. All expenditures must adhere to the regulations set by the House Administration Committee.

The "Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act" expands Medicare coverage to include FDA-approved multi-cancer early detection screening tests starting in 2028. It defines the criteria for these tests, sets payment guidelines, and establishes age and frequency limitations for coverage. The bill ensures that existing cancer screening coverage remains unaffected and allows for waivers of limitations based on recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force.

This bill nullifies a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rule that designated certain mussel species, including the Guadalupe Fatmucket and Texas Fawnsfoot, as endangered or threatened and established critical habitats for them.

This bill amends Title 54 of the U.S. Code to prohibit the use of Land and Water Conservation Fund money to acquire land or water from private landowners. It restricts the use of these funds, ensuring they cannot be used for purchasing land or water from private entities.

This bill prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from finalizing or implementing the Land Protection Plan for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge. The plan is outlined in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Final Land Protection Plan Environmental Assessment.

The "America First Act" seeks to limit eligibility for federal benefits for certain immigrants by modifying existing laws related to public benefits, healthcare, housing, and financial aid. It restricts access to programs like Head Start, Medicaid, and housing assistance based on immigration status, and it requires stricter verification of citizenship for programs like WIC and school meals. The bill also reduces funding for sanctuary jurisdictions and places limitations on refugee resettlement and FEMA programs. Additionally, it modifies the child tax credit and earned income tax credit, requiring social security numbers for both the taxpayer and qualifying children.

The "Abundant American Resources Act of 2025" mandates studies to assess the dollar value of onshore and offshore mineral resources on federal lands. These studies will be conducted by the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, and will help determine the economic potential of resources like oil, gas, and other minerals in specific areas, excluding national parks and certain older national monuments. The goal is to evaluate mineral values in national monuments, critical environmental concern areas, and areas withdrawn from mineral development.