Legislative Activity

The "Trade Review Act of 2025" mandates that the President must notify Congress within 48 hours of imposing or increasing import duties, explaining the justification and potential economic effects. Any such duty will expire after 60 days unless Congress approves it through a joint resolution. Congress can also disapprove and nullify a duty through a joint resolution. This act excludes antidumping and countervailing duties and establishes expedited procedures for congressional review.

The CONNECT for Health Act of 2025 expands access to telehealth services under Medicare by removing geographic restrictions, expanding eligible practitioners and originating sites, and making waivers for Federally Qualified Health Centers and Native American health facilities permanent. It also enhances program integrity by clarifying fraud and abuse laws, authorizing additional funding for oversight, and addressing unusual billing patterns. Additionally, the act supports beneficiaries and providers by requiring the development of resources and training, reviewing quality measures, and mandating the publication of data on telehealth services. These changes aim to make telehealth a more accessible, high-quality, and permanent option for patients, particularly those in underserved areas.

The "Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025" mandates a wide range of sanctions on Russia, its government, affiliated individuals and entities, and sectors of its economy in response to actions against Ukraine. It requires the President to make regular determinations regarding Russia's behavior and imposes escalating penalties, including financial restrictions, import bans, and increased duties, if Russia refuses to negotiate peace, violates agreements, or takes further aggressive actions against Ukraine. The Act also targets international entities that support Russia's sanctioned activities and sets conditions for the termination and reimposition of sanctions based on Russia's adherence to peace agreements.

This resolution designates March 27, 2025, as "National Women in Agriculture Day" to recognize the vital role of women in agriculture. It acknowledges women's significant contributions as producers, educators, leaders, and mentors within the agricultural sector. The resolution supports celebrating women's impact on food resources and the agricultural workforce, encouraging their continued involvement and leadership in the field.

The "Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act" aims to broaden access to dental coverage by enabling individuals to enroll in standalone dental plans through the Health Insurance Exchange, irrespective of their enrollment status in a qualified health plan. This expands dental insurance options for individuals, promoting better oral health.

This resolution focuses on protecting Iranian political refugees, particularly female former political prisoners, residing in Ashraf-3, Albania, from the Iranian regime's threats and actions. It condemns Iran's destabilizing activities and support for terrorism, while emphasizing the need for the refugees' rights to freedom of expression and assembly. The resolution calls for the U.S. government to support Albania in safeguarding these refugees in accordance with international law and opposes Iran's misuse of INTERPOL to target dissidents. It also highlights support for Mrs. Maryam Rajavi's Ten-Point Plan for the Future of Iran, which advocates for universal rights and equality.

This resolution honors the life and distinguished career of former Wyoming Senator Alan K. Simpson, recognizing his public service, military service, and contributions to Wyoming and the nation. It celebrates his work on border security, veterans affairs, entitlement reform, and fiscal responsibility, as well as his dedication to various Wyoming institutions. The resolution expresses sorrow at his passing, directs communication to the House of Representatives and his family, and adjourns the Senate in his memory.

The Cameras in the Courtroom Act mandates television coverage of open Supreme Court sessions, promoting transparency in the judicial process. This coverage is required unless a majority of justices find it would violate due process rights in a specific case. The bill aims to increase public access to and understanding of the Supreme Court's proceedings.

The "No Dollars for Dictators Act of 2025" prevents the U.S. from supporting the allocation of funds from the International Monetary Fund to countries found to have committed genocide or repeatedly supported international terrorism. This prohibition stands unless Congress specifically authorizes such allocation.

The Rural Housing Accessibility Act aims to improve housing voucher portability, particularly in rural areas. It requires public housing agencies that are not fully utilizing their funds to accept housing vouchers from other jurisdictions. These agencies must decide whether to absorb the voucher costs or bill the initial agency for a limited time. The bill ensures that families with vouchers receive housing assistance payments and limits the billing period to 12 months.

The "Opioid Overdose Data Collection Enhancement Act" aims to improve the tracking of opioid overdoses by expanding data collection tools and making them more accessible. It establishes an overdose data collection program under the comprehensive opioid abuse grant program, enabling states, local governments, law enforcement coalitions, and Indian tribes to track overdose locations and the administration of overdose reversal medications. These programs must support coordinated responses and be compatible with existing data collection tools, ensuring data accessibility for various government levels and law enforcement coalitions. The Act also requires grant applicants to conduct data audits to avoid duplication and mandates consultation with relevant agencies to ensure effective implementation.

The "Preventing Child Trafficking Act of 2025" aims to combat child trafficking by directing the Office for Victims of Crime, in collaboration with the Office on Trafficking in Persons, to continue implementing anti-trafficking recommendations. This includes developing strategies for prevention and survivor support, as well as setting measurable goals for related programs. The Director of the Office for Victims of Crime must report to the Senate and House Judiciary Committees on the progress made within 180 days of the Act's enactment.

The "Military Spouse Hiring Act" amends the Internal Revenue Code to include employers who hire qualified military spouses as eligible for the work opportunity tax credit. A qualified military spouse is certified by a local agency as married to a member of the U.S. Armed Forces. This expansion of the work opportunity credit applies to amounts paid after the law's enactment for individuals starting work after that date.

The "Fair and Open Competition Act" seeks to ensure open competition on federal and federally funded construction projects by preventing requirements or prohibitions related to agreements with labor organizations. It promotes federal government neutrality in labor relations, aims to reduce construction costs, and expands job opportunities, especially for small and disadvantaged businesses. The Act allows exemptions only in special circumstances, such as threats to public health or national security, but not based on labor disputes.

The Baltic Security Initiative Act aims to bolster the defense capabilities of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania through increased security cooperation. Led by the Secretary of Defense, the initiative will focus on deterring Russian aggression, enhancing regional military cooperation, and improving cyber defenses. It authorizes \$350 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2028, encouraging matching funds from the Baltic countries. A strategy report will be submitted to Congress, addressing security threats from Russia and China.

Tyler's Law mandates a study by the Department of Health and Human Services on fentanyl testing practices in hospital emergency departments during overdoses. The study will assess testing frequency, costs, benefits, risks, and impacts on patient experience. Following the study, the DHHS will issue guidance on routine fentanyl testing, ensuring clinicians' awareness of substances included in drug tests, and the effects of fentanyl testing on future overdose risk and health outcomes.

The "Chief Herbert D. Proffitt Act of 2025" broadens the Public Safety Officers' Death Benefits program to include retired law enforcement officers who die or are permanently disabled because of targeted attacks related to their prior service. This expansion applies retroactively to incidents occurring on or after January 1, 2012, and to pending or future cases. It ensures that retired officers who are victims of targeted violence stemming from their service receive the same benefits as active officers. The bill defines a retired law enforcement officer as someone who left their position in good standing, whether paid or unpaid.

The Arsenal Workload Sustainment Act establishes a five-year pilot program to encourage public-private partnerships that utilize Army-owned and operated arsenals, giving preference to partners who use these arsenals and involve Department of Defense employees. This program aims to increase workload at arsenals and requires the Secretary of Defense to report to Congress on the program's progress, budget, and future workload outlook.

The "Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act" amends the Clean Air Act to include fuel used by ocean-going vessels as renewable fuel. This inclusion allows for the generation of credits under the renewable fuel program. The EPA Administrator is required to implement regulations and report to Congress on the implementation of this amendment.

The Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act amends the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, requiring lobbyists to disclose if they are exempt from registering as foreign agents under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938. This aims to increase transparency regarding potential foreign influence in lobbying activities.