Legislative Activity

The PEACE Act aims to enhance understanding of the Abraham Accords and other normalization agreements with Israel within the U.S. Department of State. It mandates training for diplomats and personnel, establishes fellowships and exchanges, creates an advisory board, and requires a comprehensive strategy and reporting to Congress. This act seeks to promote Middle East peace and stability through education and strategic diplomatic engagement.

The "PLAN for School Safety Act of 2025" aims to improve school safety by establishing Regional School Safety Development Centers. These centers will offer customized consulting services to schools for developing and implementing evidence-based school safety plans, focusing on violence and suicide prevention, student mental health, and overall school security. The program will be overseen by a Director who will award grants to eligible entities, provide training and technical assistance, and establish a Youth Advisory Council. This act allocates $25 million annually from 2026-2030 to support these initiatives, ensuring schools receive the resources and guidance needed to create safer learning environments.

The "Reentry Act of 2025" amends Title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow states to provide Medicaid coverage to inmates in the 30 days before their release. It also requires the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission to submit a report to Congress analyzing health and safety standards in correctional facilities, the impact of this change, and recommendations for further action.

The "New Producer Economic Security Act" establishes a program within the Farm Service Agency to award grants and cooperative agreements to eligible entities. These funds will support projects aimed at improving access to land, capital, and markets for farmers, ranchers, and forest owners with less than 10 years of experience, those operating on rented land, or those with low incomes. The program prioritizes projects offering direct financial assistance, promoting collaborative networks, and supporting land transitions to new farmers. This act aims to strengthen food system security by supporting the next generation of agricultural producers.

The "Armenian Genocide Education Act" directs the Librarian of Congress to develop and implement a program to support Armenian Genocide education by creating resources, offering teacher training, and encouraging the inclusion of these resources in school curriculums. The Act authorizes the Librarian of Congress to collect and manage donations to support these activities and requires an annual report to Congress on the program's progress. It also authorizes $2,000,000 in appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and each of the following four fiscal years to implement the Act.

The Youth Mental Health Research Act directs the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to establish a Youth Mental Health Research Initiative. This initiative will promote collaborative research on the social, behavioral, and developmental aspects of youth mental health. The goal is to build resilience and improve mental health interventions for young people in various settings. The Act authorizes $100 million in appropriations each fiscal year from 2025 through 2030 for these efforts.

The "Protect America's Workforce Act" nullifies a 2025 executive order that limited federal labor-management relations programs. It prevents the enforcement of the executive order and prohibits the use of federal funds for its implementation. Additionally, the bill ensures the validity of existing collective bargaining agreements between federal agencies and labor organizations until their original expiration dates.

The "Secure Family Futures Act of 2025" modifies the Internal Revenue Code to exclude certain debt instruments held by applicable insurance companies from being treated as capital assets. Additionally, it extends the period for applicable insurance companies to carry forward capital losses from 5 years to 10 years. These changes apply to indebtedness acquired and losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, respectively.

The Nuclear Medicine Clarification Act of 2025 requires the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to update regulations regarding the reporting of unintended radiation exposure during nuclear medicine procedures. The updated regulations must include reporting any dose exceeding 0.5 Sv dose equivalent to 5 cubic centimeters of tissue or 0.5 Sv shallow dose equivalent to 10 square centimeters of skin. These revisions will be effective 18 months after the Act's enactment.

The "Expanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness Act" establishes the Foundation for Standards and Metrology, a nonprofit organization, to support the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in advancing measurement science, technical standards, and technology. The Foundation will foster collaboration among researchers, universities, industries, and nonprofits to boost U.S. economic security. It is governed by a Board of Directors and will support NIST through various activities, including research, commercialization, and education, and is authorized to receive and use funds to support its activities. The Foundation will develop strategic plans, publish annual reports, and adhere to strict standards of conduct and financial transparency.

The "Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act" directs the Secretary of Labor to establish an occupational safety and health standard requiring healthcare and social service employers to develop and implement comprehensive workplace violence prevention plans. This standard aims to protect workers from workplace violence through risk assessment, hazard prevention, incident reporting, employee training, and recordkeeping. The bill also extends these requirements to certain facilities receiving Medicare funds, ensuring broader coverage and compliance.

The Taiwan Allies Fund Act aims to bolster Taiwan's international standing by authorizing $40 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2028 to support countries that maintain or strengthen ties with Taiwan and face pressure from China. These funds, drawn from the Countering PRC Influence Fund, will support various initiatives, including health, civil society, supply chain diversification, and alternatives to Chinese development assistance. The Act emphasizes coordination between the U.S. and Taiwan in providing assistance and requires an annual report to Congress on the activities and their impact. The goal is to promote Taiwan's diplomatic relations and counter China's influence.

The Train Noise and Vibrations Reduction Act of 2025 requires the Comptroller General to study and report to Congress on ways to reduce train noise and vibrations near homes. The report will include recommendations, costs, and benefits for strategies such as train and track modifications, adjusted speed limits, noise mitigation techniques, and building insulation. The goal is to identify effective solutions for minimizing the impact of train operations on nearby communities.

The SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act updates the resource limits for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, increasing the individual limit to $10,000 and the couple's limit to $20,000 by 2025. After 2025, these limits will be adjusted annually for inflation based on the Consumer Price Index. This change aims to allow SSI recipients to save more without losing their eligibility for benefits.

The "Electronic Filing and Payment Fairness Act" applies the "mailbox rule" to electronically submitted documents and payments to the IRS, so that if a document or payment is sent electronically to the IRS by the due date, the date it was sent will be considered the date of delivery or payment. The Secretary must issue regulations or guidance to implement this paragraph by December 31, 2025, and the changes apply to any document or payment sent after that date.

The COMPLETE Care Act aims to improve access to behavioral healthcare by providing financial incentives for integrating these services into primary care settings through Medicare. It increases Medicare payments for specific behavioral health services provided in primary care settings from 2027-2029 and requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to offer technical assistance to primary care practices integrating behavioral health services. The bill allocates funding from 2025 through 2029 to support these technical assistance efforts.

This bill directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to submit an annual report to Congress analyzing state and local strategies for promoting affordable housing. The report will include analysis of regulatory barriers and policy recommendations to support successful strategies. This aims to inform Congress and support a federal response to the affordable housing crisis.

The "Hot Foods Act of 2025" amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, allowing SNAP benefits to be used for hot and ready-to-eat foods. It broadens the scope of eligible food items under SNAP and modifies retailer eligibility requirements, permitting more stores to accept SNAP if hot food sales do not exceed 50% of their gross sales. This change also updates the language regarding where SNAP-eligible food can be consumed to include "home or immediate consumption".

The Arts Education for All Act enhances arts education by expanding early childhood education programs, integrating arts into the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, incorporating creative programs into juvenile justice, and mandating research and assessment of arts education strategies. This bill supports training for child care providers, ensures equitable access to arts programs for disadvantaged students, and promotes rehabilitation through arts-based approaches in juvenile justice. By integrating arts into core subjects and supporting teacher development, the act aims to improve student achievement and provide a comprehensive, creative education for all students. Ultimately, this will lead to more effective rehabilitation and reduced recidivism rates among juvenile and adult offenders, offering new pathways for education and employment.

The "Nutrition CARE Act of 2025" amends the Social Security Act to expand Medicare coverage to include medical nutrition therapy for individuals with eating disorders, starting January 1, 2026. This coverage includes a minimum of 13 hours of therapy in the first year and 4 hours in each subsequent year, provided by a registered dietitian or nutrition professional upon referral. The goal is to improve treatment access and outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries affected by eating disorders.