Legislative Activity

The Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Modernization Act of 2025 mandates that group health plans and issuers provide comprehensive coverage for all stages of breast or chest wall reconstruction following breast cancer treatment. This coverage must include every modality, type, and procedural variation of reconstruction, as well as treatment for related complications like lymphedema. Furthermore, the bill requires plans to ensure in-network access to providers for these services and prohibits discrimination against patients seeking reconstruction.

This resolution expresses strong support for making testing for Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) a standard part of routine prenatal screening. APS is an autoimmune condition that can cause serious pregnancy complications like blood clots and recurrent pregnancy loss. The bill urges medical organizations to update their guidelines to include this simple, treatable condition in standard prenatal care.

The Citizen-Only Police Act of 2025 (COP Act of 2025) prohibits federal funding for any local law enforcement agency that employs non-citizens as police officers. This act ensures that federal resources are only allocated to departments where all sworn officers are legal residents or citizens.

This resolution emphasizes the critical need to distinguish between treating life-threatening medical emergencies, such as ectopic pregnancies, and elective abortions. It calls on medical organizations and training institutions to clearly educate professionals on these differences to ensure timely and appropriate emergency care. The goal is to prevent confusion that could delay necessary, life-saving treatment for pregnant women.

The Farmers Feeding America Act mandates that food purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits must generally be an American food product, defined as being grown and processed domestically with at least 51% U.S. ingredients. This legislation requires SNAP-authorized retailers to make a good-faith effort to stock these domestic items. Exemptions for imported food are allowed only if domestic supply is insufficient or if the requirement places an unfair burden on recipient households. The Secretary of Agriculture will oversee implementation, retailer compliance, and conduct annual reviews of the program's effectiveness.

The Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the organ transplant process. This legislation ensures that a disability alone cannot be a basis for denying a transplant, referral, or listing. It mandates reasonable modifications and the provision of necessary support, including recognizing support networks, unless the disability presents a medically significant barrier to the transplant itself. The Act ensures these protections apply from initial evaluation through post-transplant care and does not diminish existing state or local protections.

The Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025 establishes the Department of Commerce as the lead federal agency for developing the U.S. strategy on blockchain and distributed ledger technologies. The Secretary of Commerce is tasked with creating policies, promoting security, and establishing best practices for the deployment of these technologies across various sectors. This Act mandates the creation of an advisory committee and requires annual reports to Congress detailing progress, emerging risks, and legislative recommendations.

This bill amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to mandate criminal background checks conducted by the U.S. Capitol Police for all House employees. Additionally, it requires current and new House employees to publicly disclose any prior payments or contracts received from foreign governments within the last three years. Employees must also report any current foreign citizenship status. These new requirements apply starting with the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.

The Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2025 bans federal health programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP, from using Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) or similar metrics in coverage and payment decisions. This ensures that extending life for older, disabled, or terminally ill individuals is not valued less than for others. The bill also sets specific funding levels for the Prevention and Public Health Fund through fiscal year 2031 and mandates an annual report on QALYs' impact on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The App Store Freedom Act aims to foster a more competitive app market by establishing clear rules for large technology companies that own operating systems and app stores. This legislation mandates that these "covered companies" must allow users to easily choose third-party default apps and grants developers fair access to necessary operating system features. Furthermore, the Act prohibits unfair practices such as payment system lock-in and penalizing developers for offering sales outside the official store. Enforcement will be handled by the FTC and state attorneys general, with significant civil penalties for violations.

The Reclaim the Reins Act significantly strengthens the Congressional Review Act by mandating detailed economic and job impact reports for all new agency regulations. It requires Congressional approval for major rules that increase revenue to take effect. Furthermore, the Act establishes a five-year sunset review process requiring Congress to affirmatively approve existing agency rules or see them expire.

The DIGITAL Applications Act aims to streamline the process for communications companies seeking to build infrastructure on federal lands. It mandates the creation of online portals by the Departments of Interior and Agriculture for submitting and processing Form 299s, which are required for communications use authorizations. These portals will improve efficiency and transparency, and links to them will be available on the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's website. The Act defines key terms related to communications facilities and land use to ensure clarity in implementation.

The ABC Act mandates a comprehensive review of Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and Social Security programs to significantly simplify application processes, forms, and communications for family caregivers. This effort requires federal agencies to streamline requirements, improve customer service, and enhance accessibility across their systems. The goal is to reduce the administrative burden on caregivers while ensuring clear and timely access to essential benefits. Agencies must report their findings and planned actions to Congress within two years of enactment.

This resolution officially designates March 27, 2025, as "National Women in Agriculture Day" to honor the significant contributions of women across all sectors of U.S. agriculture. It recognizes women as vital producers, leaders, and mentors who drive economic success and support the next generation in farming. The bill encourages the public to celebrate and support the essential role women play in ensuring the nation's food supply and global trade.

The "Defund NPR Act" eliminates all direct and indirect federal funding to National Public Radio (NPR) and any successor organization. It prevents public broadcast stations from using federal funds to pay dues to or acquire programming from NPR. The bill also removes references to NPR in specific sections of the Communications Act of 1934.

The Public Safety Communications Act establishes the Office of Public Safety Communications within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). This office will be headed by the Associate Administrator for Public Safety Communications, who will oversee Next Generation 911 grant programs, analyze public safety communications policy, advise the Assistant Secretary, manage the First Responder Network Authority, and conduct annual audits of the Authority's activities. The goal of the office is to enhance public safety communication policies and the deployment of advanced communication technologies for public safety.

This bill prohibits members of the House of Representatives from displaying foreign flags on the House floor during sessions. The ban excludes lapel pins and the use of flags in exhibits during speeches or debates. The Sergeant-at-Arms will be responsible for enforcing this prohibition.

The Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2025 aims to increase Congressional oversight of federal regulations by requiring Congressional approval for any "major rule" (defined as having an economic impact of at least $100 million) before it can take effect. The Act also mandates federal agencies to publish detailed information supporting a rule and requires the Comptroller General to report on each major rule. It also directs the Comptroller General to study and determine the number of rules in effect, the number of major rules in effect, and the total estimated economic cost of all these rules and submit a report to Congress with the study's findings within one year of the Act's enactment.

The Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act establishes a three-year cycle, starting in 2026, to reduce funding for federal programs lacking proper authorization. Programs that have not been reauthorized will face annual budget cuts, and programs unauthorized for three consecutive years will be terminated. Reauthorization of a program with a sunset clause of three years or less can exempt it from these budget cuts. This act aims to ensure fiscal responsibility and congressional oversight of federal spending.