Legislative Activity

This bill expresses the House of Representatives' support for naming new or unnamed Department of Veterans Affairs facilities after women and minority veterans. This is intended to recognize their historical and ongoing contributions, honor their service and sacrifices, and better reflect the diversity of the U.S. Armed Forces.

The "Protecting Homeowners from Disaster Act of 2025" repeals the limitation on deducting personal casualty losses. This change allows taxpayers to deduct losses from disasters and casualties on their federal income taxes, offering financial relief to those affected. This applies to losses sustained in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

The Methane Border Adjustment Mechanism Act introduces a tax on imported petroleum and natural gas based on the methane emissions associated with their production. The tax rate is determined by comparing the volume of the substance to the total volume produced in its country of origin, relative to the total methane emissions charge for that country, as if facilities there were subject to Clean Air Act standards. The Act directs the Secretary of the Treasury to establish an international body for setting emissions standards and encourages major importing countries to adopt similar mechanisms. This aims to reduce global methane emissions and promote cleaner energy practices.

The Veterans Infertility Treatment Act of 2025 requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide infertility treatments, including up to three IVF cycles resulting in a live birth or 10 attempted cycles, to eligible veterans and their partners. It permits the use of donated gametes or embryos with proper consent and covers travel expenses for partners. The Act also defines key terms and requires the VA to issue regulations for implementation within one year, while expanding services to include partners of veterans, regardless of marital status, and the use of donated gametes or embryos in the interim.

The "Improving Menopause Care for Veterans Act of 2025" directs the Comptroller General to study and report on the menopause care services provided to veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The report will assess various aspects of VA's menopause care, including access, quality, training, and research. Following the report, the VA Secretary must submit a strategic plan to Congress detailing how the VA will implement the report's recommendations to improve menopause care for veterans.

The Dental Care for Veterans Act aims to improve veterans' access to dental care by integrating it more closely with other medical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. This bill removes specific limitations and updates existing code to allow the Secretary to provide comprehensive dental care, including dentures and appliances. The implementation of these expanded benefits will be phased in over four years, prioritizing veterans based on existing eligibility criteria. Additionally, the bill makes necessary clerical updates to reflect these changes in the U.S. Code.

The Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act ensures veterans do not pay more for contraception than the Secretary of Veterans Affairs pays for the medication. Additionally, it eliminates copayments for contraceptive items if health insurance coverage is required without cost-sharing under the Public Health Service Act.