Legislative Activity

This resolution expresses the House's support for recognizing October 26th as Intersex Awareness Day and affirms the goals of the observance. It highlights the reality of natural variations in sex characteristics and strongly condemns nonconsensual, irreversible medical procedures performed on intersex infants and children. The bill encourages federal, state, and local entities to promote awareness, ensure culturally sensitive healthcare, and prioritize the bodily autonomy and human rights of intersex individuals.

This resolution expresses strong support for designating the week of October 24–31, 2025, as "Bat Week." It recognizes the vital ecological and economic roles bats play, such as pest control and pollination. Furthermore, the bill highlights the ongoing, collaborative efforts to combat the devastating impact of white-nose syndrome on bat populations.

The Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act modernizes the Internal Revenue Code by replacing gendered language with gender-neutral terms for all legally married couples. This sweeping update ensures consistency across tax rules regarding filing status, deductions, and credits, regardless of the spouses' genders. The bill clarifies that married couples are often treated as a single entity for specific tax purposes. Ultimately, this legislation updates terminology to reflect equal dignity for all married taxpayers.

The No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act immediately repeals specific Executive Orders that reportedly targeted or limited the rights of LGBTQI individuals across federal areas like employment and healthcare. This legislation also prohibits the use of any federal funds to enforce or carry out these canceled orders. The bill includes a savings provision to ensure it does not infringe upon the President's existing constitutional authority.

This bill, the Nulhegan River and Paul Stream Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025, directs the Secretary of the Interior to study approximately 22 miles of the Nulhegan River and 18 miles of Paul Stream in Vermont. The study will determine their suitability for inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. This assessment must be completed and reported to Congress within three years of receiving necessary funding.

The Transgender Health Care Access Act aims to improve access to gender-affirming care by addressing critical gaps in medical education and provider capacity. The bill establishes grant programs to develop and implement comprehensive training curricula for medical professionals across various settings, including rural areas. Furthermore, it provides funding to expand the ability of community health centers to deliver culturally competent and necessary care to transgender individuals. Ultimately, this legislation seeks to ensure that healthcare providers are adequately trained and equipped to meet the medical needs of the transgender population.

The Stop Comstock Act aims to modernize and streamline federal statutes concerning obscene materials. It revises several sections of federal law, including those related to crimes, transportation, and importation, by removing outdated or redundant language like "indecent" or "immoral." This legislative cleanup focuses the legal definitions to center specifically on "obscene materials."

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.