Legislative Activity

The "Nulhegan River and Paul Stream Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025" directs the Secretary of the Interior to study segments of the Nulhegan River and Paul Stream in Vermont for potential inclusion in the Wild and Scenic Rivers System. This includes a 22-mile segment of the Nulhegan River and an 18-mile segment of Paul Stream, along with their tributaries. The study will assess the rivers' eligibility for designation and a report must be submitted to Congress within three years of funding availability.

The "Transgender Health Care Access Act" aims to improve access to gender-affirming care by expanding medical education and training programs, particularly within community health centers and rural areas. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for developing model curricula, training medical professionals, and supporting community health centers in providing gender-affirming care. The Act prioritizes entities serving transgender populations and areas with limited access to care, and allocates specific funding for these initiatives from 2026 through 2030. Finally, the Act requires a report to Congress detailing the progress and impact of these programs on health equity for transgender individuals.

The Stop Comstock Act seeks to revise Title 18 of the U.S. Code and the Tariff Act of 1930, narrowing the scope of prohibited materials that cannot be sent through the mail or interstate commerce to only obscene materials, thus removing restrictions related to abortion and contraception. This bill aims to repeal sections of the Comstock Act, an 1873 law that criminalized the dissemination of certain materials through the mail. By amending these laws, the bill intends to clarify and limit the federal government's power to regulate the distribution of materials deemed to be obscene.

The "PEER Mental Health Act of 2025" aims to improve mental health support in schools by authorizing grants for training teachers, staff, students, parents, and caregivers in mental health first aid. These grants will help individuals recognize mental health symptoms, make appropriate referrals, and respond to immediate distress. A minimum of 25% of grant funds will be allocated to schools in rural areas, with the possibility of reallocation if unused. The Act allocates almost $25 million per year from 2026 to 2030 for these initiatives.

The "Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act of 2025" revises the boundary of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Vermont, allowing for land acquisition and establishing the National Park Service Stewardship Institute. The boundary expansion includes a historic zone, a protection zone, and the King Farm, which can be used for agricultural, forestry, conservation, and educational purposes. The Act also updates the park's scenic zone map and aims to advance stewardship practices through the newly established institute.

This bill congratulates the University of Vermont men's soccer team on winning the 2024 NCAA Division I national championship. It recognizes the team's historic victory, key players, coaching staff, and the pride they brought to Vermont. The Clerk of the House is instructed to send copies of the resolution to the university's interim president, athletic director, and head coach.