Legislative Activity

This resolution expresses support for designating the week beginning November 3, 2025, as "National School Psychology Week." It recognizes the vital role school psychologists play in supporting the mental health and academic development of students. The bill encourages appropriate activities to promote awareness of their contributions to student success.

This bill mandates the Secretary of State to designate the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism if Russia fails to ensure the safe return and reintegration of Ukrainian children abducted since the 2022 invasion. The designation triggers existing sanctions unless the Secretary can certify that all forcibly deported children are safely reunited with their families. Removal of this designation requires Russia to cease terrorism support and meet strict criteria regarding the return of all displaced children.

This resolution establishes the expedited process for the House of Representatives to immediately consider and vote on H.R. 155. The bill itself mandates that states must allow unaffiliated voters to participate in primary elections for federal offices. The resolution waives standard procedural hurdles to ensure a quick debate and final vote on a specific, pre-determined version of the bill.

This bill sets the House rules for immediately considering a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment. The proposed amendment would require three-fifths of Senators to agree before debate on pending legislation in the Senate can be concluded. The resolution streamlines the process by waiving standard procedural hurdles to move quickly toward a final vote on this Senate rule change.

The Joe Fiandra Access to Home Infusion Act of 2025 expands Medicare coverage for external infusion pumps and associated non-self-administrable home infusion drugs when specific FDA and provider supervision requirements are met. This legislation ensures that necessary home infusion therapies, requiring professional administration, are covered as durable medical equipment for use in the home. Additionally, the bill mandates clear communication to patients regarding out-of-pocket costs for these home treatments compared to other settings.

This resolution recognizes the foundational importance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) while asserting that further action is necessary to achieve true equality. It highlights persistent barriers in employment, technology, and community integration that prevent many individuals with disabilities from achieving economic self-sufficiency. Congress pledges to work across party lines to strengthen opportunities for independent living and full participation in society.

The Bipartisan Tax Fairness Act of 2025 completely overhauls the federal income tax structure by replacing existing tax brackets for all filing statuses. This legislation establishes new income tax rates and significantly modifies how those brackets will be adjusted for inflation annually, using 2017 as the new base year for calculations. These changes are set to take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.

The Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2025 establishes a new federal crime specifically targeting individuals who knowingly defraud veterans or attempt to steal their federal benefits. This legislation creates enhanced penalties, including potential fines and imprisonment up to five years, for those convicted of such schemes. The Act ensures robust legal tools are in place to protect veterans from financial exploitation related to their earned benefits.

The PFAS National Drinking Water Standard Act of 2025 immediately establishes the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) final rule on PFAS as official federal law. This action codifies the specific National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for PFAS as it existed on June 25, 2024. Essentially, the bill bypasses standard procedures to enact the EPA's established PFAS drinking water standards into law right away.

The Knock Out Cancer Act aims to aggressively combat cancer by significantly increasing funding for the National Cancer Institute's research efforts through 2030. The bill also mandates a comprehensive report from the Department of Health and Human Services to address and recommend solutions for ongoing cancer drug shortages. Ultimately, this legislation seeks to accelerate breakthroughs, improve survival rates through better detection awareness, and reduce cancer-related deaths.

The Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act aims to improve mental health care access for seniors under Medicare. This bill separates clinical social worker services from standard skilled nursing facility payments, ensuring they are billed distinctly. Furthermore, it expands Medicare coverage for clinical social workers to include health and behavior assessment and intervention services, effective January 1, 2026.

This resolution establishes the expedited process for the House of Representatives to consider and vote on H.R. 3001, a bill aimed at advancing commonsense priorities. It waives standard procedural rules to immediately begin a strictly limited debate followed by a final vote. The process specifically sets the terms for considering a substitute amendment to the bill, ensuring only the final version submitted by Representative Fitzpatrick is debated.

This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a new Coordinator position focused on improving engagement with communities affected by PFAS contamination near military installations. This Coordinator will serve as the primary liaison between the Department of Defense and local governments, advocacy groups, and citizens impacted by PFAS cleanup efforts. The goal is to significantly enhance communication and outreach to these defense communities.

The End Banking for Human Traffickers Act of 2025 aims to strengthen the financial industry's role in combating human trafficking. It mandates a review and enhancement of anti-money laundering procedures used by banks to better detect trafficking-related transactions. Furthermore, the bill requires an interagency task force to report specific legislative and administrative recommendations for improving detection and information sharing. Finally, it adds a requirement that the U.S. evaluate foreign countries' systems for stopping financial transactions linked to human trafficking.

The Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program Act of 2025 establishes a new federal program designed to increase the number of mental health professionals working in schools. This program creates matching grants where the government helps cover graduate students' educational costs if their institutions agree to match the funding dollar-for-dollar. The goal is to incentivize graduate schools to support students who commit to careers in school-based mental health services, with specific outreach targeting low-income students.

The Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act expands existing federal campaign finance law to prohibit foreign nationals from contributing or donating to state and local ballot initiatives, referenda, and recall elections. This measure aims to prevent foreign influence in local democratic processes. The prohibition takes effect immediately upon the Act becoming law.

This resolution immediately fast-tracks the House vote on H.R. 2548, a bill that imposes sanctions on Russia if it refuses to negotiate peace with Ukraine, violates an existing agreement, or launches a new invasion. It waives standard procedural hurdles to ensure a swift debate and final vote on the measure. The resolution limits total debate time to one hour before the final vote occurs.

The Bipartisan American Homeownership Opportunity Act of 2025 establishes two new federal tax incentives aimed at boosting housing accessibility. It creates a refundable First-Time Homebuyer Credit of up to $50,000 for down payments, subject to income phase-outs and a five-year recapture rule. Additionally, the bill introduces a Starter Home Construction Credit for builders, offering up to a 30% credit on construction costs for small, affordable homes. Both provisions require a reduction in the property's tax basis by the amount of the credit claimed.

The Fair Wage Act of 2025 fundamentally reforms the federal minimum wage by tying it to local costs of living, establishing regional minimum wages based on Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) and nonmetropolitan areas. This legislation also adjusts the minimum cash wage for tipped employees to 30% of the new regional standard and modifies the subminimum wage for younger workers. These changes aim to create a more localized and dynamic wage floor, taking effect on the first day of the third month following enactment.

The Defund Cities that Defund the Police Act of 2025 defines "Defunding States" and "Defunding Localities" as jurisdictions that significantly cut police budgets without a corresponding revenue drop or abolish law enforcement agencies. This Act prohibits any jurisdiction meeting this definition from receiving certain federal economic development and community development grants. If a designated jurisdiction receives funds, they must return them, and the money will be reallocated to eligible, non-defunding areas within the state.