Legislative Activity

The Access to Birth Control Act establishes federal requirements for pharmacies to ensure timely and non-discriminatory access to FDA-approved contraception and related medications. Pharmacies must immediately dispense in-stock items or promptly refer customers or order out-of-stock products. This law prohibits employee interference, misinformation, or harassment, while also setting penalties for non-compliance.

The Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2025 establishes a new pilot program to award grants for evidence-based skills training to family caregivers of children with autism or developmental disabilities. This training aims to improve child well-being and community engagement by focusing on communication, daily living skills, and caregiver self-care. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will oversee the program, which requires grantees to establish diverse advisory committees and report annually on program effectiveness. Funding is authorized through fiscal year 2030 to support at least 25 entities across multiple states.

This resolution expresses support for designating June 21, 2025, as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day. The bill aims to promote children's health by encouraging parents to ask about secure gun storage before their children visit other homes. By backing the ASK Campaign, Congress seeks to reduce accidental shootings by advocating for safely stored firearms.

The Increasing Behavioral Health Treatment Act removes the long-standing Medicaid exclusion for services provided in Institutions for Mental Diseases (IMDs). To qualify for this coverage, states must submit a comprehensive plan detailing how they will increase access to community-based outpatient care and improve crisis response services for these patients. This legislation aims to ensure better coordination of physical and behavioral health care while requiring states to demonstrate policies that support the least restrictive, most clinically appropriate level of treatment.

The MARCH for Military Servicemembers Act repeals the long-standing restriction that prevents the Department of Defense from using its funds or facilities to provide abortion care. This legislation removes the ban, allowing the DoD to offer or support abortion services for servicemembers.

The Public Inspectors for Safe Infrastructure Act mandates that state and local agencies generally use their own public employees to perform construction inspection services for federally funded highway projects. Agencies may only use outside consultants for these critical inspection duties for a maximum of 12 months if they face documented staff shortages. Any use of this exception requires annual public reporting detailing the necessity for hiring external inspectors.

This resolution urges the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation to formally acknowledge the nation's history of systemic racial injustice. The proposed commission would memorialize this history and serve as a catalyst for eliminating persistent racial inequities. It is intended to complement, not replace, efforts focused on reparations.

The Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act seeks to significantly expand labor protections for domestic employees by bringing them under standard federal laws, including eligibility for overtime pay and mandated paid sick leave. The bill establishes written employment agreements, sets clear privacy boundaries for workers in private homes, and creates a Standards Board to recommend ongoing improvements to wages and benefits. Furthermore, it establishes enforcement mechanisms and temporarily increases federal Medicaid funding for in-home care services to help offset compliance costs.

The Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2025 ensures that time spent receiving outpatient observation services in a hospital counts toward the required 3-day inpatient stay needed to qualify for Medicare coverage of skilled nursing facility (SNF) services. This change effectively removes a significant barrier to accessing post-hospital care for many Medicare beneficiaries. The Secretary of HHS is authorized to implement this rule immediately.

The Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2025 aims to provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System. This legislation codifies existing federal regulations, known as the "Roadless Rule," which generally prohibits the construction of new roads or the cutting of timber in these sensitive zones. The purpose is to safeguard critical ecological benefits, clean water sources, and wildlife habitats while maintaining the Forest Service's multiple-use management mission.

The Kids on the Go Act of 2025 mandates that every state must designate a Safe Routes to School Coordinator. States that comply with this requirement will receive an increased federal funding share of 95% for eligible Safe Routes to School projects. This aims to boost state efforts in improving safety for students traveling to and from school.

The My Body, My Data Act of 2025 establishes strict federal protections for personal reproductive and sexual health information held by regulated entities. This law limits data collection and sharing to only what is strictly necessary for providing requested services. It grants individuals the rights to access, correct, and delete this sensitive data, and requires clear public privacy policies detailing data handling practices. Finally, the Act prohibits retaliation against individuals who exercise these new privacy rights and grants enforcement authority to the FTC while allowing individuals to sue violators.

The Empowering Parents’ Healthcare Choices Act allows parents with separate health insurance plans to jointly choose which plan will serve as the primary coverage for their newborn child. This choice must be communicated to the insurers within 60 days of the child's birth. This new flexibility applies to coverage decisions for children born on or after January 1, 2026.

The Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act officially expands the boundaries of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to include the newly designated Rim of the Valley Unit. This legislation ensures that any newly acquired land within this unit will be managed under the existing rules of the National Recreation Area. Furthermore, the Act allows existing utility and water facilities within the expanded area to continue operations while requiring them to minimize damage to natural resources.

The Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2025 reforms federal firearm background check procedures, establishing a formal petition process for buyers when the system delays a decision beyond 10 business days. This bill removes the previous 10-day time limit on background checks under the Brady Act while mandating extensive reporting from the GAO and FBI on the effectiveness and outcomes of these delayed transfers. Furthermore, the Attorney General must report on the law's impact on domestic violence victims within 150 days of enactment.

The Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025 aims to strengthen existing federal background check systems to prevent prohibited persons from acquiring firearms. This bill primarily mandates that most private firearm transfers must be facilitated through a licensed dealer who will conduct a background check. The legislation includes specific exceptions for family gifts, law enforcement, and temporary transfers under emergency circumstances.

The Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act aims to reform employment-based immigration by eliminating certain numerical caps for specific visa categories. This legislation amends existing law to adjust how preference statuses are allocated for these immigrant visas. The overall goal is to streamline the process for certain employment-based immigrants.

The Pride In Mental Health Act of 2025 establishes a new grant program to improve mental health and substance abuse outcomes for LGBTQ+ youth through culturally competent care and resource development. These grants strictly prohibit funding for conversion therapy practices. The bill also mandates federal data collection on LGBTQ+ youth mental health and requires a report on the needs of those in foster care.

The No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act immediately repeals specific Executive Orders that reportedly targeted or limited the rights of LGBTQI individuals across federal areas like employment and healthcare. This legislation also prohibits the use of any federal funds to enforce or carry out these canceled orders. The bill includes a savings provision to ensure it does not infringe upon the President's existing constitutional authority.

The Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025 repeals key provisions of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. This legislation allows federal gun trace information to be discoverable and admissible as evidence in civil lawsuits and administrative hearings. The bill aims to provide victims of gun violence with greater access to relevant data in legal proceedings.