Legislative Activity

This bill extends the legislative authority for the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish its commemorative work in the District of Columbia. Specifically, it revises a deadline within the original authorization, changing the relevant expiration or extension date tied to a seven-year period to November 3, 2032. This grants the Foundation additional time to complete the memorial establishment process.

This resolution officially recognizes December 10, 2025, as Human Rights Day, marking the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It reaffirms support for this declaration and condemns the use of political imprisonment to repress civil liberties. Furthermore, the resolution calls for the immediate release of unjustly detained political prisoners worldwide.

The Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025 seeks to modernize the bankruptcy system by significantly increasing the compensation for Chapter 7 trustees, whose pay has been stagnant since 1994. The bill also adjusts bankruptcy filing fees to ensure adequate funding for the United States Trustee System Fund. Finally, it extends the terms of certain temporary bankruptcy judge offices to maintain judicial capacity.

The Platform Accountability and Transparency Act establishes a framework for independent researchers to study large online platforms, overseen by the NSF and FTC. It mandates strict privacy and cybersecurity safeguards for platforms sharing qualified data with approved researchers. Furthermore, the bill requires platforms to increase public transparency regarding their content moderation, algorithms, and advertising practices.

This resolution officially designates October 16, 2025, and October 16, 2026, as "World Food Day." It acknowledges the severe global hunger and malnutrition crisis, recognizing the increasing number of people facing food insecurity worldwide. The bill encourages the American people to observe these days with appropriate activities to promote awareness and action against hunger. Finally, it reaffirms the U.S. commitment to global food security through humanitarian aid and agricultural innovation.

The Biomanufacturing Excellence Act of 2025 aims to bolster U.S. biotechnology capabilities by establishing a National Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Center of Excellence. This center will advance domestic manufacturing science, support quality standards, and develop the necessary skilled workforce. The legislation authorizes funding to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains and accelerate the transition of innovations from the lab to commercial production.

This resolution honors Dr. Jane Goodall for her groundbreaking work as an ethologist, conservationist, and activist, recognizing her pioneering research on chimpanzees. It highlights the significant impact of the Jane Goodall Institute and her global efforts in environmental restoration and youth engagement. The resolution further designates specific national days to commemorate her birthday and enduring legacy.

This resolution affirms the critical importance of the United States achieving and maintaining dominance in artificial intelligence (AI) development. It recognizes AI leadership as vital for future military capabilities, economic strength, and geopolitical influence against global competitors like China. The bill calls for prioritizing domestic AI innovation by ensuring US companies have access to necessary compute power and talent while restricting adversaries' access to advanced technology. Ultimately, it stresses the need for continued investment in the infrastructure supporting the next generation of AI.

The Armed Forces Pay Act of 2025 ensures continued funding for the pay and allowances of members of the Armed Forces and certain civilian intelligence employees through fiscal year 2026, should full appropriations bills not be enacted. This temporary measure provides necessary financial continuity until regular appropriations legislation is passed or until September 30, 2026. The Act also authorizes intelligence-related funds for FY 2026 until the relevant Intelligence Authorization Act is signed into law.

This resolution officially designates the week of October 19 through 25, 2025, as "National Chemistry Week." The measure recognizes the vital role of chemistry in daily life and supports efforts to promote science education. It specifically aims to encourage young people, including underrepresented groups, to pursue STEM careers.

This resolution officially designates the week beginning October 12, 2025, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week." It recognizes the critical role of the National Wildlife Refuge System in conserving over 850 million acres of vital habitat for threatened and endangered species. The resolution also highlights the refuges' significant contributions to local economies, public recreation, and community access to nature. Ultimately, it reaffirms Congress's commitment to supporting the conservation mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025 aims to modernize the bankruptcy system by increasing the compensation for Chapter 7 trustees to a level reflecting current economic realities. The bill also adjusts various bankruptcy fees to ensure the U.S. Trustee System remains fully funded without taxpayer assistance. Finally, it extends the terms of certain temporary bankruptcy judge offices to ensure continued judicial capacity.

The Global Fragility Reauthorization Act updates the existing strategy for addressing global instability by strengthening interagency coordination and policy alignment. It reauthorizes crucial funding mechanisms, including the Prevention and Stabilization Fund and the Complex Crises Fund, extending their authorization through 2030. The bill also refines the process for selecting priority countries and mandates enhanced reporting and evaluation of U.S. stabilization efforts abroad.

The Energy Savings and Weatherization Reauthorization Act of 2025 extends the critical Weatherization Assistance Program through 2030. This bill significantly increases the average cost limit for weatherizing low-income homes from $\$6,500$ to $\$15,000$ per unit. It also establishes clear standards for defining a "fully weatherized" home, requiring both recommended upgrades and a final quality control inspection.

The Military Learning for Credit Act of 2025 allows eligible veterans to use their existing educational assistance benefits to cover the costs of approved examinations, such as CLEP and DSST tests, to earn college credit. This benefit is capped at \$500 per exam and will count against the veteran's total educational entitlement time. Using these funds for testing will not affect any separate educational assistance received from the Department of Defense.

The ABC-ED Act of 2025 aims to improve emergency department efficiency by allowing public health grants to fund real-time hospital bed capacity tracking systems. It also mandates the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to pilot programs focused on enhancing emergency care for older adults and those in acute psychiatric crises. Finally, the bill directs a study on best practices for these capacity tracking systems and their impact on emergency wait times.

The Finding Opportunities for Resource Exploration Act, or Finding ORE Act, authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into international agreements to map critical mineral and rare earth element resources. These agreements prioritize development opportunities for U.S. and allied companies while ensuring the security and reliability of vital supply chains. The Act also mandates data protection and encourages private investment in resource development processed within the U.S. or allied nations.

The COUNTER Act of 2025 addresses the People's Republic of China's (PRC) growing global military logistics network, which Congress views as a threat to U.S. interests. The bill mandates that the Executive Branch develop and implement a comprehensive, whole-of-government strategy to counter the PRC's efforts to establish overseas military bases. This includes an intelligence assessment, identifying key risk locations, and establishing an interagency task force to coordinate proactive diplomatic and strategic responses with allies.

The Defending International Security by Restricting Unacceptable Partnerships and Tactics (DISRUPT) Act aims to counter the growing security threat posed by the deepening cooperation between China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. The bill mandates the creation of interagency task forces and detailed intelligence reports to analyze and disrupt this adversarial alignment across military, economic, and technological fronts. Ultimately, the policy seeks to constrain the global reach of these nations and enhance U.S. deterrence capabilities against simultaneous challenges.

The Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act aims to accelerate the commercialization of federally funded small business research. It achieves this by improving the review process for SBIR/STTR proposals to prioritize market potential, establishing Technology Commercialization Officials within agencies, and increasing flexibility and assistance options for award recipients. The bill also mandates comprehensive annual reporting to track the real-world impact and success of these innovations.