Legislative Activity

The "National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum Act" designates the POW-MIA Memorial and Museum in Jacksonville, Florida, as the National POW-MIA Memorial and Museum. It recognizes the museum's role in honoring and educating the public about prisoners of war and those missing in action since World War II. The Act requires the Museum's Director to submit a report to Congress, including a five-year budget, organizational structure, and governing documents. The designation may be withdrawn if the Museum does not operate satisfactorily or if the report is submitted late.

The "Maritime Fuel Tax Parity Act" amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend an excise tax exemption to certain vessels engaged in trade between Atlantic or Pacific ports of the United States. This exemption applies to alternative fuels used by these vessels, promoting fair fuel tax treatment across different trade routes. The change is effective for sales after December 31, 2023.

The "Flexible Savings Arrangements for a Healthy Robust America Act" allows individuals to transfer funds from health flexible spending arrangements (FSAs) or health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) into their health savings accounts (HSAs) under specific conditions, such as establishing coverage under a high-deductible health plan after a period without such coverage. It sets limits on these transfers and requires the amount of the transfer to be reported on the employee's W-2 form. This change applies to distributions made after December 31, 2025.

The "Maintaining Cooperative Permitting Act of 2025" prevents the EPA from withdrawing approval of state-level permit programs that regulate the discharge of dredged or fill material without Congressional approval. It ratifies existing programs in Michigan, New Jersey, and Florida, and streamlines the approval process for similar state programs. This act ensures states can manage their own permitting processes related to these discharges, subject to federal oversight. Approving a state permit program under this act is not considered a rule or regulation.

This bill, also known as the "Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Resolution," reduces the Members' Representational Allowance for each House member by $100,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, relative to the 2025 allowance.

The CUTS Act, also known as the De-Supplemental Act, aims to rescind unobligated COVID-19 relief funds to offset the amount allocated in 2024 for security supplemental appropriations acts for Israel, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific region. It also rescinds any unobligated funds for the Education Stabilization Fund, the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program, the Carbon Reduction Program, and the PROTECT Program.

The "Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2025" aims to limit federal government competition with the private sector by requiring agencies to procure goods and services from private sources unless specific exemptions apply, such as national security concerns or lack of private sector alternatives. It mandates a review process for existing agency activities and encourages the transfer of commercial activities to the private sector. The Office of Management and Budget is tasked with issuing regulations and reporting to Congress on the implementation of this Act.

The DRAIN THE SWAMP Act mandates the relocation of at least 30% of Executive agency headquarters employees out of the Washington metropolitan area, adjusting their pay based on the new locality and prohibiting full-time telework. It also requires Executive agencies to reduce their headquarters office space by at least 30% and provide detailed workforce information in budget justifications to Congress. This act prioritizes geographic diversity and in-person customer service while streamlining agency operations.

This bill amends the Social Security Act to require certain adults on Medicaid to complete 80 hours per month of work, community service, or a work program to maintain eligibility. Federal funding to states would be denied for those who do not meet this "community engagement requirement" for at least 3 months of the year. Certain individuals, such as those under 18 or over 65, pregnant individuals, and those with disabilities, are exempt from this requirement. States have the option to disenroll individuals if federal funding is unavailable due to non-compliance.

The "TRACE Act" ensures parents have the right to review curricular materials, know about foreign-funded staff, and understand financial ties between their children's schools and foreign entities of concern. Schools must provide this information regularly and in response to parental requests, promoting transparency in education. The bill requires schools to disclose any financial or material support received from foreign countries or entities of concern.