Legislative Activity

This bill, the Accelerating Home Building Act, authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to award grants to local entities. These grants will help eligible entities select pre-reviewed construction designs for use in building mixed-income, low-rise or mid-rise housing structures. The goal is to speed up housing approvals by utilizing designs already vetted for local building codes, though the funds cannot be used for actual construction.

The Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act ensures that federal firefighters continue to receive their pay and allowances if Congress delays passing the budget for fiscal year 2026. This legislation also prohibits the reduction in force or layoffs of federal firefighters specifically due to government shutdowns caused by funding lapses. Essentially, this bill protects the paychecks and employment stability of federal firefighters during budget uncertainty.

The Microplastics Safety Act mandates the FDA to conduct a comprehensive study on the human health impacts of microplastic exposure through food and water. This research must specifically investigate risks to children's health, endocrine function, cancer, and reproduction. Following the study, the FDA is required to report its findings and recommend necessary legislative or regulatory actions to Congress.

This resolution expresses strong support for designating May 2025 as "National Electrical Safety Month" to combat the significant dangers posed by electrical hazards. It encourages citizens to proactively inspect their homes, install modern safety devices like GFCIs and AFCIs, and ensure smoke alarms are functional. Ultimately, the goal is to raise awareness and promote safe electrical practices to reduce fires, injuries, and deaths nationwide.

The Deschutes River Conservancy Reauthorization Act of 2025 extends the authorization for the Deschutes River Conservancy Working Group until 2032. This bill updates the required membership composition of the Working Group to ensure diverse representation from environmental, agricultural, tribal, and governmental interests. Additionally, it increases the allowable limit for administrative costs from five percent to ten percent.

The Protecting Families from Inflation Act mandates that the Federal Reserve conduct a comprehensive study on the cumulative impact of all U.S. tariffs implemented since 2017. This research will specifically analyze how these trade actions have affected consumer prices and small businesses. The Fed is required to submit its findings to Congress within 270 days of the Act's enactment.