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The "Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act of 2025" establishes a Medicare demonstration program to promote collaborative treatment of mental and physical health comorbidities, addressing social determinants of health through innovative approaches in eligible hospitals.
Brendan Boyle
Representative
PA
Brendan Boyle
Representative
PA
The "Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act of 2025" establishes a Medicare demonstration program to promote collaborative treatment for individuals with co-occurring mental and physical health conditions, particularly in vulnerable communities. This program will test innovative approaches by eligible hospitals, focusing on addressing social determinants of health and disseminating best practices. The program aims to improve care coordination, outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs for applicable individuals, with a report to Congress evaluating its effectiveness.
The "Protect America's Workforce Act" nullifies an executive order that limited federal labor-management relations programs and protects existing collective bargaining agreements.
Jared Golden
Representative
ME
Jared Golden
Representative
ME
The "Protect America's Workforce Act" nullifies a 2025 executive order that limited federal labor-management relations programs. It prevents the enforcement of the executive order and prohibits the use of federal funds for its implementation. Additionally, the bill ensures the validity of existing collective bargaining agreements between federal agencies and labor organizations until their original expiration dates.
Expresses support for designating April 2025 as "Second Chance Month" to raise awareness and reduce barriers for individuals with criminal records seeking to reintegrate into society.
Bruce Westerman
Representative
AR
Bruce Westerman
Representative
AR
This bill expresses support for designating April 2025 as "Second Chance Month" to raise awareness about the barriers faced by individuals with criminal records. It recognizes the importance of redemption and removing obstacles to employment, education, and housing for those seeking to reintegrate into society. The bill encourages public support for these individuals, promoting their successful return as productive members of their communities.
Demands the President disclose documents related to the U.S. DOGE Service's use of AI, particularly concerning privacy, data security, and potential conflicts of interest involving Elon Musk.
Melanie Stansbury
Representative
NM
Melanie Stansbury
Representative
NM
This resolution requests the President to submit documents to the House of Representatives regarding the use of AI technologies involving Elon Musk or the United States DOGE Service within federal agencies since January 20, 2025. It seeks information on the types of data used, individuals involved in decision-making, concerns about privacy and legal violations, and the potential impact on federal expenditures and programs. The request aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the deployment of AI and its potential effects on Americans.
Recognizes March 2025 as National Women's History Month, celebrating women's historical contributions and the ongoing advancement of women's rights and education.
Mike Thompson
Representative
CA
Mike Thompson
Representative
CA
This bill recognizes March 2025 as National Women's History Month, celebrating the historical contributions of women and the women's suffrage movement. It acknowledges key figures and milestones in women's rights, such as the first women's rights convention, the 19th Amendment, and influential leaders like Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony. The resolution supports the month's goals and honors those who promote women's history education.
Authorizes funding for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to support its global efforts in sexual and reproductive health, including preventing maternal deaths, providing contraception, and combating gender-based violence.
Chrissy Houlahan
Representative
PA
Chrissy Houlahan
Representative
PA
The Support UNFPA Funding Act aims to reinstate U.S. financial support for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the UN's sexual and reproductive health agency. It authorizes appropriations of at least $50 million for fiscal year 2026 and $55 million for fiscal year 2027 to support UNFPA's work in reducing maternal deaths, preventing gender-based violence, and promoting voluntary family planning. The Act asserts that supporting UNFPA aligns with U.S. interests by improving global health, fostering development, and promoting stability.
Requests the President to submit all documents related to the security clearances of Elon Musk and other members of the United States Department of Government Efficiency Service (DOGE) to the House of Representatives.
Robert Garcia
Representative
CA
Robert Garcia
Representative
CA
This resolution directs the President to submit all unedited documents and communications pertaining to background checks, investigations, and security clearances of individuals associated with the United States DOGE Service or any DOGE agency team, including Elon Musk, to the House of Representatives. The requested documents must be provided within 14 days of the resolution's adoption, contingent on their availability to the President.
Condemns the Trump administration for using the unsecure messaging app Signal to discuss a military operation, potentially endangering national security and violating federal law.
Julie Johnson
Representative
TX
Julie Johnson
Representative
TX
This bill condemns the Trump administration for using the Signal messaging platform to discuss sensitive military operations, potentially endangering national security and violating federal law. It calls for a review of communication procedures, an investigation into potential violations, and accountability for those who mishandled classified information. The bill also demands that the administration restrict communication of sensitive information to secure facilities and enforce strict penalties for unauthorized disclosures.
Designates March 27, 2025, as "National Women in Agriculture Day" to recognize women's vital role in agriculture as producers, educators, leaders, and mentors.
Katherine Cammack
Representative
FL
Katherine Cammack
Representative
FL
This bill designates March 27, 2025, as "National Women in Agriculture Day" to recognize the vital role of women in agriculture. It highlights women's contributions as producers, educators, leaders, and mentors in the field. The bill encourages all citizens to acknowledge and celebrate the positive impact of women on U.S. agriculture.
This bill raises the minimum age to 21 for purchasing certain semiautomatic rifles and shotguns, with exceptions for military members and law enforcement, and requires a report on improving the FBI's public access line for better information sharing.
Glenn Ivey
Representative
MD
Glenn Ivey
Representative
MD
The Raise the Age Act of 2025 prohibits licensed firearm dealers from selling certain semiautomatic rifles and shotguns to individuals under 21, with exceptions for active military members and law enforcement officers. It also requires purchasers of these firearms to certify they are at least 21 or a "qualified individual". Additionally, the Act mandates a report from the FBI Director on improving information-sharing protocols for the FBI's public access line.
This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow striking workers to be eligible for SNAP benefits.
Alma Adams
Representative
NC
Alma Adams
Representative
NC
The Food Secure Strikers Act of 2025 amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to eliminate the restriction that prevents striking workers from being eligible for SNAP benefits. This bill ensures that striking workers are not automatically disqualified from receiving food assistance.
Recognizes the gender pay gap and reaffirms commitment to equal pay for women.
Lois Frankel
Representative
FL
Lois Frankel
Representative
FL
This resolution recognizes the significant gender pay gap, where women earn less than men for comparable work, and highlights the economic impact this disparity has on women, families, and the nation. It also acknowledges the disproportionate effect on women of color. The resolution reaffirms the commitment to achieving equal pay and reducing the gender wage gap.
The Paycheck Fairness Act aims to strengthen and enhance enforcement of equal pay by addressing wage discrimination based on sex, promoting transparency, and providing remedies for pay disparities.
Rosa DeLauro
Representative
CT
Rosa DeLauro
Representative
CT
The Paycheck Fairness Act aims to strengthen and enhance enforcement of equal pay requirements by redefining "sex," modifying the "bona fide factor" defense for pay disparities, broadening the definition of "same establishment," strengthening non-retaliation protections, and enhancing penalties for employers who violate equal pay provisions. The Act also requires training programs, research, education, and outreach initiatives to eliminate pay disparities, and establishes a National Award for Pay Equity in the Workplace. Additionally, the Act directs the EEOC to collect compensation data, reinstates pay equity programs, prohibits the use of wage history in determining salary, and establishes a National Equal Pay Enforcement Task Force to improve compliance and enforcement of equal pay laws.
Authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Doris Miller for his valor as a Navy member during World War II, recognizing his bravery and sacrifice at Pearl Harbor.
Kweisi Mfume
Representative
MD
Kweisi Mfume
Representative
MD
This bill authorizes the President to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller for acts of valor he performed while serving in the Navy during World War II. Doris Miller's heroic actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor, for which he received the Navy Cross, merit the nation's highest military honor. This authorization acknowledges Miller's bravery and rectifies the historical lack of recognition for African Americans in combat roles during that era.
This bill affirms the ERA as a valid constitutional amendment, regardless of any previous time constraints, due to its ratification by the required number of states.
Ayanna Pressley
Representative
MA
Ayanna Pressley
Representative
MA
This bill validates the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as a valid part of the U.S. Constitution. It asserts that the ERA has been ratified by the required number of states, regardless of any previously set time limits.
The House of Representatives affirms every person's basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care.
Emilia Sykes
Representative
OH
Emilia Sykes
Representative
OH
This bill affirms the House of Representatives' belief that every person has the right to emergency health care, including abortion care. It argues that abortion restrictions endanger lives, force doctors to make impossible choices, and disproportionately harm people of color, low-income individuals, and LGBTQI individuals. The bill emphasizes that delays in emergency care due to abortion bans can lead to life-threatening situations and that everyone, including pregnant individuals, should have access to necessary medical care without discrimination.
The "Air America Act of 2025" authorizes payments to former Air America employees or their survivors for their service supporting the U.S. government between 1950 and 1976.
Glenn Grothman
Representative
WI
Glenn Grothman
Representative
WI
The Air America Act of 2025 authorizes the Director of the CIA to award payments to former employees of Air America and affiliated companies who supported the U.S. government between 1950 and 1976, or to their survivors. Eligible individuals or their survivors could receive up to $40,000 for five years of qualifying service, with additional amounts for longer service, with a cap on total awards at $60 million. The Act establishes application procedures, limitations on attorney fees, and prohibits judicial review of the Director's decisions, while also requiring regular reports to Congress on the status of the award payments. This act does not qualify anyone for federal benefits like retirement, disability, or death benefits.
The "Protect Our Watchdogs Act of 2025" requires Presidents to have a documented and legitimate reason to remove an Inspector General.
Gerald Connolly
Representative
VA
Gerald Connolly
Representative
VA
The "Protect Our Watchdogs Act of 2025" establishes that a President may only remove an Inspector General for specific causes, such as neglect of duty, malfeasance, or abuse of authority. Any removal must be documented with the specific reasons for the removal. This ensures Inspectors General can effectively perform their duties without political interference.
The "Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2025" expands SNAP eligibility for disabled veterans with significant service-connected disabilities or those receiving certain pensions, effective October 1, 2030.
Jahana Hayes
Representative
CT
Jahana Hayes
Representative
CT
The "Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2025" amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, expanding SNAP eligibility for disabled veterans. It includes veterans with a 60% or higher disability rating, those with multiple disabilities totaling 70% or higher with one at 40%, those catastrophically disabled, and those under 65 receiving certain pensions. These changes will take effect on October 1, 2030.
The Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2025 aims to stop the illegal trafficking of machinegun conversion devices by improving law enforcement coordination, tracking, and training, and by requiring regular reports to Congress.
Sean Casten
Representative
IL
Sean Casten
Representative
IL
The Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2025 aims to combat the illegal trafficking of machinegun conversion devices. It mandates a coordinated strategy among the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Secretary of the Treasury to prevent the import and distribution of these devices, enhance law enforcement collaboration, and provide training to identify them. The Act also allows for the forfeiture of proceeds from illegal machine gun trafficking and requires the Attorney General to report data on machinegun conversion devices in the annual firearms trafficking report.