Legislative Activity

This bill nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule regarding national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants in rubber tire manufacturing. The disapproval means the EPA's new regulations for the rubber tire manufacturing industry will not be implemented.

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule that allowed California to set its own vehicle emissions standards under the Advanced Clean Cars II Waiver. By disapproving this rule, the bill prevents California from implementing stricter emission standards and effectively maintains federal control over vehicle emission standards.

This bill disapproves of and nullifies the Department of Energy's rule on energy conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers.

The "Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act" prohibits federal agencies from considering the "social cost" of greenhouse gases like carbon, methane, and nitrous oxide when making decisions. It requires federal agencies to report to Congress on past uses of these cost estimates in rulemakings and other actions. This bill aims to prevent these cost estimates from influencing cost-benefit analyses and other agency actions.

This bill expresses support for designating May 2025 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month" to promote motorcycle safety and awareness among all road users. It recognizes the importance of motorcycles as a fuel-efficient mode of transportation and encourages the safe sharing of roadways. The bill also emphasizes the need for rider safety education, training, and the use of proper gear for safe motorcycle operation.

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule that allows California to set its own pollution control standards for motor vehicles, engines, and nonroad engines. The bill prevents the implementation of the EPA's rule outlined in the Notice of Decision (90 Fed. Reg. 643).

The RPM Access Act aims to improve healthcare access and outcomes, especially in rural areas, by adjusting Medicare reimbursement for remote patient monitoring (RPM). It sets a minimum threshold for practice expense and malpractice geographic indices used in calculating Medicare payments for RPM services, ensuring more equitable compensation across different regions. The bill also introduces quality standards for RPM services to be eligible for Medicare reimbursement, including real-time response capabilities and data compatibility with electronic health records. Finally, the Act requires a report to Congress analyzing the cost savings and practice expenses associated with RPM under Medicare.

The "Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act" authorizes the presentation of three Congressional Gold Medals to honor the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team for their historic "Miracle on Ice" victory. These medals will be given to the Lake Placid Olympic Center, the United States Hockey Hall of Fame, and the US Olympic and Paralympic Museum for public display. The Act also allows for the creation and sale of bronze duplicates to fund the medal production.

This bill amends the Social Security Act to limit the amount beneficiaries pay in coinsurance for certain services received in ambulatory surgical centers. Specifically, it ensures that the coinsurance amount for facility services during a year for a surgical procedure does not exceed the inpatient hospital deductible under section 1813(b) of the Social Security Act. If the coinsurance exceeds the inpatient hospital deductible, the bill mandates a reduction in the coinsurance amount to match the deductible, with the government covering the difference to the service supplier. These provisions are set to take effect for services provided on or after January 1, 2026.

The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act reestablishes the National Coal Council within the Department of Energy, adhering to the regulations in place on November 19, 2021. The council will be governed by specific sections of title 5 of the United States Code, excluding section 1013.

The "Protecting America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act" prohibits the Secretary of Energy from selling petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to any entity under the influence of the Chinese Communist Party. It also ensures that petroleum products from the reserve are not exported to China.

The Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025 aims to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and countering its support for terrorism by imposing sanctions on those involved in Iran's energy sector and those who provide financial support for its destabilizing activities. It mandates sanctions on foreign entities involved in processing, exporting, or selling Iranian oil, gas, and petrochemicals, while also establishing an interagency working group to coordinate and enforce these sanctions. The Act also amends existing legislation to require the identification of individuals involved in sanctionable activities or sanctions evasion related to Iranian oil and gas sales.

The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025 aims to increase affordable housing options by updating state housing credit formulas, refining tenant eligibility rules, and improving credit eligibility and determination. This includes adjusting income verification processes, modifying student occupancy rules, and protecting domestic abuse victims. The bill also focuses on Native American and rural assistance by addressing housing needs in Indian areas and streamlining income eligibility for rural projects. Additionally, it revises rules for exempt facility bonds and renames the "low-income housing tax credit" to the "affordable housing tax credit" while encouraging data sharing and discouraging discriminatory land use policies.

The "Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act" prohibits Federal Reserve Banks from offering financial products or services directly to individuals, maintaining accounts for individuals, or issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) directly or indirectly. It also blocks the Federal Reserve from testing, creating, or implementing a CBDC, or using it to implement monetary policy, without explicit congressional authorization. The bill clarifies that these restrictions do not apply to digital versions of the dollar that are open, permissionless, and private, like physical currency.

The "Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act" enables individuals with valid concealed carry permits or the legal right to carry concealed firearms in their home state to do so across state lines, provided they are not federally prohibited from possessing firearms and carry a valid photo ID. This law respects private and state/local government restrictions on firearms, protects individuals from unwarranted arrest, and allows legal action for violations of these rights. It also permits concealed carry in National Parks and other federal lands open to the public and clarifies that handguns include magazines and ammunition.

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule that modifies the classification of major pollution sources under the Clean Air Act. The rule allowed for certain major sources of air pollution to be reclassified as area sources, which have less stringent regulations. This bill effectively reverses that change, maintaining stricter oversight of major pollution sources.

The Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act modifies the Social Security Act to revise physician self-referral exemptions, particularly for rural hospitals. It exempts "covered rural hospitals" located in rural areas far from other hospitals from certain restrictions. Additionally, it allows existing physician-owned hospitals to expand their facilities.

This resolution expresses support for designating March 18, 2025, as "National Agriculture Day." It recognizes and celebrates the significant impact of agriculture as a leading industry in the United States.

The "Innovative FEED Act of 2025" amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to regulate zootechnical animal food substances—additives that affect digestion or gut health, but are not intended to treat animal diseases. It classifies these substances as food additives, requiring FDA approval based on safety and intended effect, with specific labeling requirements. The FDA retains authority over approval and can reject substances that do not achieve their intended effect. This act does not authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to require the use of any zootechnical food substance or food additive.

The "Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025" amends the Clean Air Act to ensure that regulations do not mandate specific technologies in vehicles or restrict the availability of new motor vehicles based on engine type. It requires the EPA to revise any conflicting regulations issued after January 1, 2021, within 24 months to comply with these changes.