Legislative Activity

This resolution urges the Secretary of Health and Human Services to withdraw a notice that reduces public input on rulemaking. It expresses the House of Representatives' desire to maintain existing public notice and comment procedures. The resolution aims to ensure continued public participation in the regulatory process of the Department of Health and Human Services.

The "Broadband Incentives for Communities Act" aims to boost broadband deployment by establishing a grant program for local governments to improve their application review processes for broadband infrastructure projects. It also creates a Local Broadband Advisory Council to develop solutions for deployment challenges, particularly in underserved areas. The Act authorizes necessary funds to support these initiatives, with the goal of streamlining broadband expansion and ensuring efficient use of federal resources.

The "American Gas for Allies Act" aims to expedite the approval process for exporting natural gas to NATO countries and Ukraine. It mandates that any pending or future applications for natural gas exports to these countries within three years of the law's enactment must be approved without modification or delay, as outlined in the Natural Gas Act. The bill seeks to bolster energy security for allies and strengthen the U.S.'s geopolitical position.

The Pink Tariffs Study Act mandates a study by the Treasury Secretary to assess if U.S. tariffs disproportionately affect consumers, particularly based on gender. The study will analyze the impact of tariffs on different consumer groups, considering gender, household type, and income. A report of the findings must be submitted to Congress within one year.

This bill expresses the House of Representatives' profound sorrow on the death of the Honorable Sylvester Turner, a former Representative from Texas. It directs the Clerk to notify the Senate and send a copy of the resolution to his family. As a final mark of respect, the House will adjourn.

The HEIR Act of 2025 amends regulations for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) programs to assist homeowners with heir properties or non-traditional documentation in proving property ownership after Presidentially declared disasters. It allows for the use of standardized affidavits and other forms of documentation to establish ownership. The Department of Housing and Urban Development is required to develop a standardized affidavit of ownership form for grantees to use.

The "Right to Contraception Act" establishes a statutory right for individuals to access contraception and for health care providers to provide contraception and related information free from government interference. It prohibits federal and state laws that restrict the sale, provision, or use of contraceptives, and allows the Attorney General, individuals, and entities to bring civil suits against those violating the Act. The Act clarifies that it overrides other federal and state laws, including the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, but does not override federal laws related to coverage under group health plans, health insurance, or federal healthcare programs. This bill aims to protect an individual's ability to make decisions about their body, medical care, and family.