Legislative Activity

This resolution recognizes the 200th anniversary of the heroic Exodus of Missolonghi, a pivotal event in the Greek War of Independence. It honors the sacrifice of the Greek people and the international support, including from the United States, that their struggle inspired. The bill affirms the shared democratic values and enduring friendship between Greece and the U.S. rooted in this history.

This resolution commemorates the 205th anniversary of Greek Independence Day, celebrating the enduring democratic values and historical ties shared between the United States and Greece. It reaffirms the strong strategic, security, and economic partnership between the two nations while honoring the contributions of the Greek-American community.

The Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2026 removes barriers to mental health support by exempting children in qualified residential treatment programs from the Medicaid Institutions for Mental Diseases (IMD) exclusion. This change ensures that foster youth can receive essential Medicaid-covered services regardless of their specific placement or maintenance payment status. The policy is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

The "END 7-OH Act" classifies 7-hydroxymitragynine as a Schedule I controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act. This legislation specifically targets synthetic versions of the substance while exempting 7-hydroxymitragynine when it occurs naturally within the kratom plant (*Mitragyna speciosa*).

The Promoting Fairness for Medicare Providers Act of 2026 establishes a new Medicare payment framework for high-cost surgical procedures performed in office-based settings. By aligning these payments with those of ambulatory surgical centers, the bill ensures consistent reimbursement for facility services while implementing protections to cap patient coinsurance costs.

The Restore Veterans’ Compensation Act of 2026 reforms how the military recoups separation pay from service members who later qualify for retirement or VA disability benefits. This bill ensures that receiving separation pay will not prevent a veteran from receiving full VA disability compensation. Furthermore, it limits monthly recoupment deductions from retirement pay to 25% to prevent undue financial hardship on veterans and their families.

The Kids Online Safety Act mandates that covered online platforms implement reasonable policies to protect minors from specific harms like physical violence and sexual exploitation. It requires platforms to establish default safety safeguards for users under 17, provide parents with accessible tools to manage their minor's settings, and undergo annual independent audits. Enforcement will be handled by the Federal Trade Commission, treating violations as unfair or deceptive practices.

The VISIT USA Act mandates the transfer of $\$160$ million from unobligated balances in the Travel Promotion Fund to Brand USA. This funding is intended to support international tourism promotion efforts for the United States. The transfer must be completed within 30 days of the Act becoming law.

The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 mandates that the Secretary of Transportation establish a rule requiring AM broadcast radio receivers to be installed as standard equipment in new passenger motor vehicles. This requirement aims to ensure public access to AM radio signals, which are often used for emergency alerts. The bill also directs a GAO study on the effectiveness of AM radio within the national emergency alert system compared to other technologies. Finally, the Act preempts state and local laws on this matter and includes a sunset provision eight years after enactment.

The Written Informed Consent Act mandates that the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) expand its informed consent directives to specifically cover several classes of medications, including antipsychotics, stimulants, antidepressants, anxiolytics, and narcotics. This ensures veterans receive a thorough understanding of these prescribed drugs. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must update VHA Directive 1005 to reflect these expanded requirements.

The Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements (SCORE) Act establishes federal standards for student-athlete Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights, allowing athletes to profit from endorsements while setting specific rules for agents and institutional compensation. The bill mandates enhanced support services, medical guarantees, and scholarship protections for athletes at high-revenue institutions. Furthermore, it grants states enforcement power over NIL violations and shields compliance actions from antitrust liability, while clarifying that student-athletes are not automatically considered employees.

The RAMP Act, or Repair Abuses of MSP Payments Act, clarifies the legal pathway for individuals to sue their group health plans. This legislation specifically allows for a private cause of action when a group health plan fails to make primary payments or provide appropriate reimbursement as required under Medicare secondary payer rules. Essentially, it updates existing law to ensure group health plans are held accountable for improper payment sequencing involving Medicare.

This resolution expresses the support of Congress for designating June 10th as "FSGS Awareness Day" to bring attention to Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, a serious and often devastating kidney disease. The bill recognizes the significant impact of FSGS on patients, families, and the healthcare system, while also commending the efforts of advocates and researchers working toward better diagnosis and a cure. This designation aims to support patients and promote the urgent need for new treatments.

The END CELLS Act amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the introduction, possession, or transfer of unauthorized wireless communication devices in jails and prisons. This legislation establishes significant civil and criminal penalties for violations involving contraband electronics in detention facilities. The law specifically targets actions that violate existing federal or state rules regarding such devices within correctional settings. These new rules apply to all conduct occurring after the date the Act is officially enacted.

The TICKET Act mandates transparent, all-inclusive pricing for event tickets, requiring sellers to display the total cost upfront. It bans the speculative sale of tickets that sellers do not yet possess and establishes clear refund requirements for canceled or postponed events. Furthermore, the bill enforces disclosures for resale tickets and directs the FTC to report on existing BOTS Act enforcement.

The Coastal Broadband Deployment Act streamlines the deployment of communications infrastructure by exempting certain FCC-approved projects located entirely within floodplains from extensive environmental and historic preservation reviews under NEPA and NHPA. This change aims to accelerate the installation or modification of communications facilities that require federal authorization. Essentially, these specific floodplain projects will bypass standard environmental impact statements and historic property assessments.

The Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025 expands Medicare coverage for audiology services, beginning in 2027. This legislation allows qualified audiologists to provide diagnostic and treatment services without physician referral or supervision, as permitted by state law. The bill also specifies payment rates and includes audiologists in coverage for Rural Health Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers.

The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2025 establishes a mandatory federal registration system for entities that sell human bodies or body parts for education or research, but not for transplantation. Registrants must provide detailed operational information, submit to inspections, and maintain rigorous records documenting donor consent and the chain of custody. The Act also mandates strict labeling, packaging, and privacy standards to ensure integrity throughout the process until final disposition.

This resolution formally recognizes the 204th anniversary of the War of Greek Independence, celebrating the deep, shared history rooted in democratic ideals. It reaffirms the strong strategic partnership between the U.S. and Greece, highlighting Greece's vital role in security and energy stability in the Eastern Mediterranean. The bill also commends the contributions of the Greek-American community to the United States.

The Major Richard Star Act ensures that military retirees with combat-related disabilities can receive both their military retirement pay and VA disability compensation concurrently without reduction. This law removes previous restrictions that caused military retirement pay to be offset by VA disability payments for these specific cases. The changes take effect on the first day of the month following the Act's enactment.