Legislative Activity

The Taxpayer Data Protection Act limits access to the Treasury Department's payment systems to Treasury employees or contractors with satisfactory performance reviews and security clearances. It sets specific criteria for individuals accessing the system, including conflict of interest restrictions, training, and ethics agreements. The Act also mandates the Treasury Department's Inspector General to investigate and report to Congress on any unauthorized system use.

The "Protecting Sensitive Locations Act" amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to restrict immigration enforcement actions within 1,000 feet of sensitive locations like schools, hospitals, and places of worship, except in exigent circumstances. It mandates training, reporting, and oversight for enforcement activities near these locations, and invalidates evidence obtained in violation of the Act. The Act aims to ensure discretion and limit enforcement impact on sensitive community spaces, while also requiring annual reports to Congress on enforcement actions taken in sensitive locations.

The Right to Contraception Act establishes a federal right for individuals to access and use contraception without government interference. It prohibits federal and state governments from enacting laws that restrict access to contraceptives or the provision of related services. The Act provides clear enforcement mechanisms, allowing individuals and the Attorney General to sue to strike down any rule that violates these protections.

The Caring for All Families Act expands the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to allow employees to take job-protected leave to care for a broader range of family members, including domestic partners, extended relatives, and individuals with close, family-like bonds. Additionally, the bill introduces a new leave entitlement for parental involvement and family wellness, providing up to 24 hours of leave per year for school activities and routine medical care. These updates apply to both private-sector and federal employees to better support modern caregiving needs.

The Love Lives On Act of 2025 ensures that surviving spouses of veterans and service members retain their earned benefits, including dependency and indemnity compensation, educational assistance, and Survivor Benefit Plan annuities, regardless of remarriage. Additionally, the bill expands TRICARE eligibility to include widows and widowers whose subsequent marriages have ended. This legislation protects the financial security and healthcare access of surviving families by removing penalties associated with remarriage.

This resolution expresses the formal disapproval of the House of Representatives regarding the granting of pardons to individuals convicted of assaulting Capitol Police officers. It serves as a clear statement of opposition toward clemency for those who committed violent acts against law enforcement during the attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The **No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act** amends the Internal Revenue Code to discourage corporations from shifting profits and operations overseas. The bill replaces the current global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) regime with a "net CFC tested income" system, implements country-by-country tax reporting, and limits interest deductions for large international groups. Additionally, it strengthens rules to prevent corporate inversions and treats foreign corporations managed within the United States as domestic entities for tax purposes.

This resolution supports the designation of "Career and Technical Education Month" to celebrate the vital role of CTE programs in building a skilled workforce. It highlights how these programs provide students with essential training and credentials that align with modern economic demands. Furthermore, it encourages educators and parents to promote CTE as a respected and effective educational pathway for future success.

This bill formally codifies Executive Order 11246, "Equal Employment Opportunity," into federal law. By establishing these protections as statute, the legislation ensures the long-standing mandate against employment discrimination by federal contractors remains permanent and legally binding.

This resolution affirms strong support for the U.S. Department of Education and its critical role in funding and protecting public K-12 schools. It emphasizes the importance of federal investment in closing opportunity gaps and ensuring civil rights protections for all students. Furthermore, the bill explicitly condemns any efforts to defund public education, dismantle the Department of Education, or divert public funds to private school vouchers.

The Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act extends and strengthens critical federal programs designed to support the mental health and well-being of the health care workforce. The bill mandates annual awareness initiatives and expands grant eligibility to organizations focused on reducing administrative burdens for medical professionals. These programs are now authorized through fiscal year 2030 to ensure continued support for reducing burnout and promoting mental health services.

The Period PROUD Act of 2025 provides $200 million in annual federal funding to states to increase access to free menstrual products for low-income individuals. By partnering with government agencies, tribes, and nonprofits, this initiative aims to reduce unmet needs by integrating product distribution into existing social service programs. The bill also mandates program evaluations to ensure effectiveness and accountability in addressing menstrual health disparities.

The Banning SPR Oil Exports to Foreign Adversaries Act prohibits the sale or export of petroleum from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, or entities controlled by these nations. This legislation aims to protect national security by ensuring that emergency oil reserves are not diverted to foreign adversaries. The Secretary of Energy may only waive this prohibition if it is certified to be in the national security interest of the United States.

The SAFE Act amends the Controlled Substances Act to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs, providing a clear legal framework for their regulation. The bill updates penalty thresholds for the manufacturing, importation, and trafficking of these substances while establishing a scientific process for their potential rescheduling or removal. Additionally, it streamlines registration requirements for researchers to facilitate legitimate medical and scientific study of these compounds.

The Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025 aims to support healthcare providers by extending Medicare payment adjustments through the end of 2025. Specifically, the bill provides a 6.62 percent payment increase for services rendered between April 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025, to help practitioners adjust to evolving Medicare payment policies.

The Keep Our PACT Act ensures reliable, long-term federal investment in public education by establishing mandatory funding for Title I grants for low-income schools and special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). By transitioning these programs to mandatory spending through 2035, the bill guarantees that the federal government meets its commitment to support students and school districts without relying on annual appropriations.

The Stop Antiabortion Disinformation (SAD) Act prohibits crisis pregnancy centers from using deceptive advertising to mislead individuals seeking reproductive health care. The bill empowers the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to regulate and penalize organizations that falsely claim to provide abortion services or licensed medical care. This legislation aims to ensure patients have access to accurate, evidence-based information when making reproductive health decisions.

This bill expresses the House of Representatives' view that Congress should act to maintain the United States Postal Service (USPS) as an independent entity within the Federal Government. It emphasizes the USPS's role as a self-sustaining service vital to the economy and national connectivity. The resolution discourages privatization, citing concerns about increased costs, reduced services, and damage to critical infrastructure.

The Federal Firefighters Families First Act aims to improve pay equity, recruitment, and retention for federal firefighters by modernizing pay computation and establishing a maximum 60-hour regular workweek. Additionally, the bill ensures that regularly scheduled overtime is included in the calculation of federal retirement annuities. These measures seek to align federal firefighter compensation more closely with municipal standards and provide greater financial security for their families.

This bill recognizes the significant historical and ongoing contributions of tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to communities across the United States through charitable activities, volunteer work, and financial support for members. It expresses the sense of Congress that these societies are a valuable support system that addresses unmet needs and generates substantial returns to the U.S. through their tax-exempt status. The bill also advocates for the continued promotion of fraternal benefit societies.