Legislative Activity

This resolution sets the special rules for the House of Representatives to consider H.R. 6636, the "bill to advance sensible priorities." It establishes a limited one-hour debate, waives standard procedural objections, and specifies the exact amendment that will be considered with the bill. This process ensures a swift vote on the legislation and its designated substitute amendment.

This resolution designates January 2026 as "National Stalking Awareness Month" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of stalking. It commends the efforts of various groups working to combat stalking and support victims. Furthermore, the bill encourages policymakers and organizations to increase awareness and support services throughout the designated month.

This comprehensive bill addresses several national priorities, including establishing a national carbon tax to fund infrastructure and transition programs, increasing cancer research funding, and creating a commission to address the national debt. It also includes measures to restrict stock trading for House members, sanction Russia, enhance school safety, standardize primary election rules, review intelligence sharing with Ukraine, support veteran small businesses, and increase benefits for ALS veteran survivors. Overall, the legislation seeks to tackle climate change, improve health and infrastructure funding, reform governance, and support veterans.

This comprehensive bill advances several bipartisan priorities across climate, health, fiscal responsibility, and government integrity. Key provisions include establishing a national carbon tax to fund infrastructure, significantly increasing cancer research funding, and creating a commission to address the national debt. The legislation also seeks to enhance school safety, improve veteran small business access to infrastructure contracts, and reform ethics rules for House members.

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.

The Bipartisan Health Insurance Affordability Act aims to lower healthcare costs by extending and enhancing premium tax credits for Marketplace insurance through 2027. It also institutes strict new anti-fraud measures and verification processes for agents and brokers enrolling consumers in Exchange plans. Furthermore, the bill imposes significant transparency and accountability requirements on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) in Medicare Part D and mandates a full pass-through of rebates in certain private health plans. Finally, it expands access to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for certain Exchange enrollees.

This Act, the Fairness for 9/11 Families Technical Fix Act, makes specific adjustments to payment rules within the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund. It ensures that "Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors"—certain 9/11 victims involved in a specific court settlement—receive previously withheld funds. Furthermore, it guarantees their eligibility for future payments from the Fund, treating them equally with other claimants.

This bill, the Wojnovich Pipeline Safety Act of 2025, establishes a grant program to fund the safety and modernization of hazardous liquid distribution infrastructure. It also mandates significant updates to public information sharing regarding pipeline incidents and strengthens public notification and emergency preparedness requirements for operators. Furthermore, the legislation imposes new financial penalties for pipeline accidents and creates a dedicated Community Trust Fund sourced from these penalties.

The Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act aims to address the critical shortage and high turnover among Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The bill mandates that the Office of Management and Budget review and revise the Standard Occupational Classification system to establish a distinct code for DSPs. This change will allow for more accurate labor market data collection to better support these essential workers. The Act does not authorize any new funding.

The SEMI Investment Act amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand and extend the advanced manufacturing investment credit. This legislation redefines "advanced manufacturing facility" to explicitly include facilities producing semiconductors, semiconductor equipment, and a broad range of qualifying semiconductor materials. Crucially, the bill extends the availability period for this investment credit through the end of 2031.

The Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act of 2025 mandates that a specific, population-based percentage of total Federal cancer research funds must be dedicated to pediatric cancer research each fiscal year starting in 2026. This required percentage will be calculated annually based on the ratio of the U.S. population under age 18 to the total U.S. population. This ensures federal research funding reflects the proportion of children affected by cancer.

This resolution recognizes The Arc of the United States as it approaches its 75th anniversary in 2025. It honors the organization's long history of advocating for the civil and human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The bill commends The Arc for its instrumental role in passing landmark disability rights legislation and its ongoing commitment to full community inclusion.

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 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.

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 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 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 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.