Legislative Activity

The National Gun Violence Research Act of 2025 aims to significantly increase federal research into the causes, consequences, and prevention of gun violence. This bill repeals previous restrictions that limited data collection and research by agencies like the ATF, CDC, and NIH. It establishes a new National Gun Violence Research Program to coordinate efforts, fund grants through agencies like the NSF and HHS, and develop voluntary safety standards through NIST.

This resolution expresses the strong support of the House of Representatives for the continued federal commitment to the recovery of the critically endangered red wolf population. It recognizes the vital role of ongoing partnership efforts between various institutions in protecting this unique North American species. The bill specifically highlights the importance of maintaining recovery programs and establishing wildlife corridors to ensure the red wolf's survival.

This resolution supports the designation of "Brain and Spine Metastasis Awareness Month" to highlight the critical need for increased attention to cancer that spreads to the brain and spine. It calls for boosting public awareness of specialized treatment options and improving access to cutting-edge clinical trials and dedicated research. The bill urges the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enhance education and support for specialized treatment centers for this condition.

This resolution officially recognizes and celebrates the historic bravery, achievements, and enduring legacy of women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. It highlights key trailblazers and milestones across various branches of service to honor their dedication. Furthermore, the bill supports the designation of June 12th as "Women Veterans Recognition Day" to ensure their vital contributions are formally acknowledged.

The Cool Roof Rebate Act of 2025 establishes a federal program to provide rebates to eligible, low-to-moderate income homeowners for installing high-performance, energy-saving "cool roof" products. Rebate amounts are tiered based on the roof slope and the product's measured performance metrics, such as solar reflectance. This program is authorized through fiscal year 2030 and includes funding to update related calculation tools.

The IMPACT Act 2.0 aims to reduce pollution from highway projects by incentivizing states to use low-emissions building materials through new Federal Highway Administration grants and technical assistance. It also establishes an advance purchase commitment program, allowing states to secure future supplies of innovative, domestically produced, cleaner road materials at fixed prices. This legislation seeks to accelerate the adoption of greener construction standards across the nation's road network.

The College Thriving Act aims to improve first-year college student success by providing grants to higher education institutions to develop and implement "skills-for-success" courses. These courses will focus on essential skills such as time management, stress management, and building relationships, with priority given to institutions serving a high percentage of Pell Grant recipients. The Act allocates \$50 million for these grants, which will support institutions over a five-year period to develop, pilot, and fully implement these courses. Institutions will be required to evaluate the effectiveness of their programs and report their findings to the Secretary of Education.

This bill recognizes February 4, 2025, as "Transit Equity Day" to honor Rosa Parks and highlight the importance of equitable access to public transit. It acknowledges the ongoing disparities in transit access based on race, income, and disability, while promoting affordable, reliable public transit and its role in combating climate change. The bill encourages the use of public transportation and applauds transit agencies offering fare-free rides on Transit Equity Day.