Legislative Activity

This resolution officially recognizes National Public Works Week to honor the essential contributions of public works professionals. It highlights their vital role in maintaining the infrastructure—like roads, water, and waste management—that protects public health and supports community life. The resolution also encourages greater public awareness of the importance of these services.

The Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025 establishes a new, rigorous vetting process for entities seeking federal high-cost universal service funding to build rural broadband networks. This legislation directs the FCC to ensure applicants possess the necessary technical, financial, and operational capabilities through detailed proposal evaluations. The Act also sets minimum penalties for applicants who default on their commitments before receiving authorization.

The Ensuring Better Interest Treatment and Deductibility (EBITDA) Act repeals recent modifications to the calculation of adjusted taxable income regarding business interest deduction limits. By removing these specific constraints from the Internal Revenue Code, the bill aims to restore previous standards for how businesses determine their deductible interest expenses. This change is set to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

The AADAPT Act aims to improve dementia care by expanding grant eligibility to a broader range of public and nonprofit health entities. By explicitly including dementia care in the scope of supported services, the bill seeks to increase provider training and enhance health outcomes for patients.

This bill establishes the **National Strategy for School Security Act of 2025**, requiring the Department of Homeland Security to develop a comprehensive national strategy for securing K-12 schools from terrorism. The strategy must detail federal security programs, identify and address specific school vulnerabilities, and outline necessary actions to improve security nationwide. The Department will be required to update and report on this strategy annually through 2033.

This resolution honors the service and sacrifice of U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, members of the West Virginia National Guard, who were tragically shot in a targeted assault in Washington, D.C. It specifically honors Specialist Beckstrom, who succumbed to her injuries, and recognizes Staff Sergeant Wolfe, who remains hospitalized. The resolution condemns the violent attack and expresses profound gratitude to all National Guard members and first responders involved.

The STEWARD Act of 2025 aims to improve recycling infrastructure and accessibility by establishing a grant program for underserved communities and enhancing data collection on recycling and composting. The act directs funds towards projects that expand recycling services, especially in areas lacking adequate facilities, and promotes public-private partnerships to reduce costs. Additionally, it mandates comprehensive reporting on recycling and composting activities, materials recovery facilities, and end markets to better understand and improve the nation's recycling rates. The act also requires federal agencies to report on their recycling and composting rates.

This joint resolution requests the Secretary of the Interior to authorize unique, one-time displays on the National Mall and the Washington Monument between December 31, 2025, and January 5, 2026. The bill specifically mandates special illumination and projection of historical content onto the Washington Monument to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary. It also authorizes the Secretary to coordinate these commemorative events with the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission.

The NOPAIN for Veterans Act mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must include specific, FDA-approved non-opioid pain management drugs in its national formulary. This ensures veterans have access to alternatives that do not act on opioid receptors for pain relief. The bill sets clear deadlines for the inclusion of these non-opioid products.

This bill aims to strengthen efforts to prevent maternal deaths by reauthorizing support for State-based Maternal Mortality Review Committees. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to regularly disseminate proven best practices for maternal mortality prevention to hospitals and professional societies. Furthermore, the legislation increases federal funding dedicated to these crucial prevention initiatives.

This bill appropriates funding for Fiscal Year 2026 across the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education, along with related agencies. It sets spending levels for workforce training, public health initiatives, K-12 and higher education programs, and administrative oversight. The legislation also includes numerous provisions governing fund transfers, lobbying restrictions, and specific operational rules for various federal programs.

This resolution officially designates the week of May 18 through May 24, 2025, as "National Public Works Week." It serves to recognize and celebrate the essential contributions of public works professionals who maintain vital infrastructure like roads, water systems, and waste management. The bill urges communities nationwide to observe this week with activities honoring these dedicated workers.

The PEAKS Act aims to preserve the Critical Access Hospital (CAH) status for certain hospitals by grandfathering their compliance with specific distance requirements. It also modifies the Medicare payment rules for ambulance services furnished by CAHs, updating the distance limitations for reimbursement. This legislation ensures continued access to essential emergency and healthcare services in key, often remote, locations.

This joint resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of a recent rule issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The rule concerned Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards related to the fuel system integrity of hydrogen vehicles, specifically compressed hydrogen storage systems. By disapproving the rule under the Congressional Review Act, Congress prevents this specific NHTSA regulation from taking effect.

The Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025 extends and improves critical federal grant programs designed to support successful reentry for formerly incarcerated individuals. This legislation specifically reauthorizes key demonstration projects through 2030 and broadens the scope of services these grants can cover. Updates now explicitly allow funding for substance use disorder treatment, including peer recovery support and reentry housing services. Overall, the bill ensures continued federal investment in evidence-based reentry initiatives through the end of the decade.

This bill amends Medicare rules to require the detection of cognitive impairment during routine patient visits. Specifically, it mandates that cognitive screening using National Institute on Aging-approved tools be incorporated into both the Annual Wellness Visit and the Initial Preventive Physical Examination. These new requirements are set to take effect for services provided on or after January 1, 2026.

The Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act of 2025 aims to establish coverage and payment mechanisms for FDA-approved Prescription Digital Therapeutics (PDTs) under Medicare Part B, beginning in 2026. This legislation mandates the Secretary to develop payment methodologies based on manufacturer pricing and private insurer rates, while also requiring manufacturers to report detailed payment data. Furthermore, the bill extends coverage for these software-based treatments to beneficiaries under the Medicaid program.

This joint resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of a specific Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule concerning California's "Advanced Clean Cars II" pollution control standards. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, Congress is effectively vetoing this EPA regulation. This action prevents the EPA's rule regarding California's vehicle emission standards from taking effect.

The Credit for Caring Act of 2025 establishes a new, non-refundable tax credit for working family caregivers who incur qualified expenses for a dependent with long-term care needs. This "Working Family Caregivers Credit" equals 30% of eligible expenses exceeding $2,000, up to a maximum annual credit of $5,000. To qualify, caregivers must have earned income over $7,500 and the care recipient must be certified by a healthcare practitioner as needing long-term care. The credit begins to phase out for taxpayers with Modified Adjusted Gross Income over $150,000 (joint filers) or $75,000 (all others).

The "Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025" expands Medicare access to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs. It allows these programs to be offered in physician's offices and permits physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to oversee exercise within these programs, in addition to physicians. These changes aim to increase patient access to these vital rehabilitation services.