Legislative Activity

The Supplemental Benefits for Individuals Act of 2025 amends federal law to specifically classify certain supplemental coverage offered alongside individual health insurance as an "excepted benefit." This change clarifies the regulatory status of these supplemental coverages under the Public Health Service Act.

The Affordable, Reliable, Clean Energy Security Act of 2025 establishes specific federal definitions for "affordable," "reliable," and "clean" energy sources. This legislation mandates that key federal departments, including Energy, Interior, and the EPA, must review their current rules and promptly update all relevant regulations and policies to align with these new definitions. The goal is to ensure federal energy programs consistently apply these standardized criteria across the board.

The GRID Power Act directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to rapidly update rules governing how new power plants connect to the electric grid. This legislation mandates that FERC prioritize and streamline the interconnection process for dispatchable power projects that demonstrably improve grid reliability and resilience. The goal is to ensure that necessary, dependable power sources can connect quickly while maintaining public input and regular review of the new procedures.

The Cable Access for Broadband and Local Economic Leadership Act, or CABLE Leadership Act, establishes a strict 120-day deadline for local franchising authorities to approve or deny new broadband franchise requests. If an authority fails to act within this timeframe, the request is automatically granted the following day. This legislation also mandates that any denial must be supported by substantial written evidence and made public immediately.

The Protecting American Energy from State Overreach Codification Act officially enacts the provisions of Executive Order 14260 into federal law. This action elevates the executive order's requirements regarding energy policy to the full force and effect of a statute. The bill essentially codifies existing presidential directives into permanent law to prevent state interference in energy matters.

The Accelerating the Development of Advanced Psychology Trainees (ADAPT) Act aims to expand Medicare coverage for mental health services provided by qualified doctoral interns and postdoctoral residents under general supervision. This legislation directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish necessary billing codes for Medicare reimbursement one year after enactment. Furthermore, the Act requires the Secretary to issue guidance to states on removing barriers to covering these trainee services under Medicaid and CHIP programs.

This bill, the Religious Exemptions for Social Security and Healthcare Taxes Act, allows employees belonging to specific religious faiths to claim a credit or refund for Social Security taxes previously deducted from their paychecks. To qualify, individuals must apply for authorization under existing tax code procedures related to religious exemptions. These provisions apply to tax years beginning after the date the Act is enacted.

The Reliable Power Act strengthens the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) oversight of federal agency actions that could impact electric grid reliability. It mandates annual long-term assessments by the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) to identify potential generation shortfalls. If a shortfall is found, FERC must review proposed agency rules affecting power generation to ensure they do not negatively impact the bulk-power system's reliability before those rules can be finalized.

The Awning Safety Act of 2025 directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to establish new mandatory safety standards for retractable awnings within 18 months of enactment. This action aims to prevent serious injuries and fatalities caused by unexpected awning deployment, particularly during the removal of protective covers. Once finalized, these rules will be enforced under existing Consumer Product Safety Act procedures.

The Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025 significantly tightens federal regulation of foreign manufacturers producing gas cylinders for transporting hazardous materials in the U.S. This bill grants the Secretary of Transportation new authority to approve, inspect, and suspend foreign manufacturers based on compliance and accuracy of submitted information. It also mandates public notice periods for new applications and requires enhanced disclosure regarding the applicant's compliance history and potential national security flags.

The AADAPT Act reauthorizes the Project ECHO Grant Program and establishes new, dedicated grants to support technology-enabled collaborative training for healthcare professionals in underserved areas. These new grants specifically focus on improving the early diagnosis and quality of care for patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The bill outlines funding levels and reporting requirements to track the impact of these specialized training models on provider retention and patient outcomes.

The Expanding Remote Monitoring Access Act aims to improve patient care and reduce healthcare costs by modernizing Medicare billing rules for remote monitoring. This bill temporarily lowers the minimum data collection requirement for providers to bill for remote monitoring services from 16 days to just two days within a 30-day period. Furthermore, it requires the Secretary of HHS to study the impact and recommend a permanent, acuity-based payment model for these services.

This bill nullifies the recent interagency guidance issued by the Federal Reserve, OCC, and FDIC concerning climate-related financial risk management for large financial institutions. By voiding this specific guidance, the legislation prevents these agencies from enforcing those climate risk management principles. Furthermore, the bill prohibits the agencies from issuing any future guidance that is substantially similar to the canceled rules.

The Transportation Freedom Act seeks to bolster domestic auto manufacturing through significant tax incentives tied to high-wage American jobs and strong worker benefits. Simultaneously, the bill repeals recent EPA and NHTSA rules regarding multipollutant emissions and fuel economy standards for light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles. Furthermore, it centralizes emission control by eliminating the authority of individual states to set standards stricter than the federal level. Finally, it mandates the establishment of new, feasibility-based fuel economy and greenhouse gas standards for future model years, explicitly prohibiting mandates for electric-only vehicle sales.

The Remote Opioid Monitoring Act of 2025 mandates a comprehensive study by the Comptroller General on the effectiveness, current usage, and international practices of remote monitoring for individuals prescribed opioids. This report, due within 18 months, must analyze scientific evidence and cost-effectiveness. Furthermore, it will provide recommendations for improving access and coverage of remote monitoring within federal healthcare programs.

The Spectrum Coordination Act aims to improve transparency in how the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) manages radio spectrum allocations that affect federal agencies. It mandates that the Commerce Department publicly file details regarding federal agency concerns when the FCC proposes changes to spectrum usage. Furthermore, the FCC must publish a summary explaining how those concerns were addressed when issuing a final rule. Finally, the FCC and NTIA must periodically update their existing coordination agreement.

This bill disapproves and invalidates the Environmental Protection Agency's rule that withdrew a technical amendment to Ohio's air quality plan.

This bill nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. The rule targeted new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired electric generating units. It also set emission guidelines and repealed the Affordable Clean Energy Rule.

This resolution supports the use of natural gas as an affordable and "green" energy source, emphasizing its economic and environmental benefits. It opposes methane emission fees that could raise costs for Americans and harm natural gas producing regions. The resolution also advocates for increased domestic natural gas production, infrastructure, and exports, highlighting the role of U.S. natural gas in reducing global emissions and supporting energy security.