Legislative Activity

The Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Access and Success Act aims to significantly boost support for foster youth pursuing higher education. It increases the maximum annual education and training voucher amount from $\$5,000$ to $\$12,000$. The bill also mandates that states actively inform eligible youth about these benefits and requires the creation of a simplified, standardized application process. Furthermore, it introduces flexibility for states to allow youth a grace period for program participation even when not fully enrolled in a qualifying program.

The Increasing Access to Foster Care Through Age 21 Act expands state options to provide foster care support for youth up to age 22. This legislation allows states to elect to extend services, giving older youth more time to achieve stability. Furthermore, the bill mandates that states must allow youth who previously left care to voluntarily re-enter the system. These changes aim to improve educational, employment, and housing outcomes for transition-aged youth.

This resolution designates April as "National Language Access Month" to highlight the critical importance of providing language services for individuals with limited English proficiency. It encourages federal, state, and local entities to promote awareness of language rights and ensure equitable access to essential public programs and services for all Americans.

This resolution demands that the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services provide the House of Representatives with specific documents. These documents must relate to the "Defend the Spend" freeze on child care payments distributed to states, tribes, and territories. The request seeks information regarding communications, payment delays, and contractual procedures surrounding these federal funds.

The Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act of 2026 provides significant relief for long-term residents from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam facing deportation. It prohibits the detention and removal of eligible individuals who entered the U.S. before 2008 and grants them permanent work authorization. Furthermore, the Act establishes a streamlined process for those previously ordered removed to reopen and terminate their immigration cases, effectively vacating past removal orders.

The Language Access to Gun Violence Prevention Strategies Act of 2026 mandates that federal agencies translate critical gun violence prevention materials into priority languages. It prioritizes federal grant funding for efforts that include targeted outreach to limited English proficient populations. The Act also establishes national public awareness campaigns by the DOJ and HHS specifically designed to increase language access to prevention strategies like Extreme Risk Protection Orders.

The Fair Legal Access Grants Act establishes a grant program to provide legal assistance and resources for individuals seeking extreme risk protection orders. This funding will help ensure petitioners have access to lawyers, translation services, and educational resources regarding the order process. Additionally, the bill protects individuals who file these petitions from being sued in federal court, unless the petition is false or harassing.

This resolution observes the one-year anniversary of the devastating 2025 Southern California wildfires. It honors the 31 lives lost, recognizes the heroic efforts of thousands of emergency responders, and affirms commitment to supporting the ongoing rebuilding efforts in affected communities.

The PEERS Act of 2025 expands Medicare coverage to include peer support services for individuals with mental health or substance use conditions. Starting in 2027, these services will be reimbursable when provided by certified peer specialists at community mental health centers, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and rural health clinics. This legislation aims to improve recovery outcomes by integrating professional peer support into the Medicare benefit structure.

The San Gabriel Mountains, Foothills, and Rivers Protection Act of 2025 designates new wilderness areas and protects segments of local rivers within the Angeles National Forest. This legislation formally adds over 28,000 acres to the National Wilderness Preservation System and designates specific sections of Little Rock Creek and Cooper Canyon Creek as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The Act also mandates studies for potential future protection of segments of the San Gabriel River. Finally, it includes provisions ensuring tribal access for cultural purposes and allowing for the continued use of certain pre-existing water facilities.

The Reuniting Families Act is comprehensive legislation designed to significantly reform U.S. immigration by reducing massive visa backlogs and prioritizing family reunification across various categories. It achieves this by recapturing unused visas, reclassifying certain family members as "immediate relatives," and creating new pathways for permanent partners and refugees to join their loved ones. Ultimately, the bill aims to keep families together, speed up legal immigration processes, and address past discrimination in the visa system.

The Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act establishes grant programs to build pipelines that train and place more mental health providers in low-income schools. It also creates a student loan repayment program for providers who commit to working in these underserved districts for five years. The bill aims to improve student support ratios by increasing the number of school counselors, psychologists, and social workers in high-need areas. Finally, it mandates a study to develop future criteria for identifying areas with mental health provider shortages.

This resolution expresses strong support for recognizing September 22–28, 2025, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week." It highlights the critical role these institutions play in educating a significant portion of AANAPISI students, many of whom are first-generation and low-income. The bill encourages national acknowledgment and support for the programs and achievements of these vital colleges and universities.

The Essential Skills and Child Care for Health Professions Act amends grant requirements for demonstration projects supporting healthcare workforce training. This legislation mandates that funded projects must provide participants with foundational skills training, including basic education if needed, alongside guaranteed and affordable childcare. These new requirements are set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

This resolution expresses the House's strong support for designating a week to honor Community School Coordinators. It highlights the vital role these coordinators play in integrating school and community resources to improve student outcomes. The bill specifically designates the week of September 14 through September 20, 2025, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week."

The Stomach Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Act mandates a comprehensive review by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to assess the current state of stomach cancer incidence, risk factors, and screening effectiveness in the U.S. It also requires the Department of Defense to study stomach cancer rates and potential service-related risk factors among military personnel and veterans. The ultimate goal is to develop better public health strategies, improve provider education, and establish clearer guidelines for prevention and early detection.

The CREATE Act, or Creative Relief and Expensing for Artistic Entertainment Act, modifies tax rules for qualified productions by significantly increasing the allowable spending limits for certain tax benefits. This legislation also introduces automatic inflation adjustments for these dollar amounts starting in 2027. Furthermore, the bill extends the expiration date for these beneficial tax provisions from the end of 2025 to the end of 2030.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend the tax deduction for film and television productions until December 31, 2030. It significantly increases the maximum deductible production cost cap from $\$15$ million to $\$30$ million generally, with higher limits for productions in designated areas. Furthermore, these new dollar amounts will be automatically adjusted for inflation starting in 2027.

The Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act of 2025 mandates that employers protect workers from dangerous heat stress by establishing comprehensive safety standards. This Act requires the Secretary of Labor to create evidence-based rules covering engineering controls, administrative procedures, required training, and paid rest breaks to prevent heat-related illness. Furthermore, the law establishes strict enforcement mechanisms, whistleblower protections, and specific timelines for the implementation of these new federal heat protection standards.

The PRIDE Act of 2025 aims to update the Internal Revenue Code to ensure equal treatment and inclusive language for all married couples. It extends the deadline for certain legally married couples to file amended joint tax returns following past recognition changes. Furthermore, the bill systematically replaces gendered terms like "husband," "wife," and "his" with gender-neutral language such as "spouse" and "individual" across numerous tax provisions. These changes ensure consistent, equitable application of tax law regardless of gender identity.