Legislative Activity

This resolution officially supports designating the week beginning October 19, 2025, as "Coal Week." It recognizes the vital contributions of the coal industry and its workers to the nation's economy and national security. The measure also commends the progress made in reducing coal-related emissions through advanced technologies.

The Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2025 aims to increase patient access to physical therapy, recognizing its importance in pain management and recovery. This bill integrates physical therapists into the National Health Service Corps, making them eligible for loan repayment in underserved areas. Furthermore, it mandates that Medicare Rural Health Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers cover physical therapy services starting in 2027.

The GRID Power Act directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to rapidly update rules governing how new power plants connect to the electric grid. This legislation mandates that FERC prioritize and streamline the interconnection process for dispatchable power projects that demonstrably improve grid reliability and resilience. The goal is to ensure that necessary, dependable power sources can connect quickly while maintaining public input and regular review of the new procedures.

This bill, the National Coal Council Reestablishment Act, mandates the Secretary of Energy to reestablish the National Coal Council within the Department of Energy, adhering to its charter as of November 19, 2021. The Council will generally operate under the Federal Advisory Committee Act guidelines. Crucially, this legislation exempts the Council from the automatic termination provisions that typically apply to federal advisory committees.

The Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act extends the authority of the Adams Memorial Commission until 2032 and updates the compliance and location approval process for the commemorative work. This bill specifies the approved areas for the memorial's location, overriding certain general restrictions, and makes conforming amendments to existing law.

The "AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025" requires the Department of Transportation to mandate that all new vehicles include AM radio receivers as standard equipment, ensuring continued access to AM broadcasts for drivers. The Act directs the Comptroller General to study the role of AM radio in emergency alerts and allows manufacturers producing fewer than 40,000 vehicles in 2022 at least four years to comply. The rule will sunset 10 years after the enactment of this Act.

The "Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act" expands Medicare coverage to include FDA-approved multi-cancer early detection screening tests starting in 2028. It defines the criteria for these tests, sets payment guidelines, and establishes age and frequency limitations for coverage. The bill ensures that existing cancer screening coverage remains unaffected and allows for waivers of limitations based on recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force.

This bill, the Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act, officially authorizes Congress to award Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 U.S. Men's Olympic Ice Hockey Team for their historic "Miracle on Ice" victory. The medals will be struck by the Treasury and permanently displayed at specific national sports museums. The Act also permits the sale of duplicate bronze medals to cover production costs.

This bill directs the House Oversight Committee to continue its investigation into the federal government's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell cases, focusing on potential mismanagement and combating sex trafficking. It strongly supports the Committee's ongoing subpoenas and mandates the public release of nearly all unclassified documents related to the investigation, with very limited exceptions. The overall goal is to identify legislative changes needed to improve federal sex crime prosecution and transparency.

This bill directs the United States Postal Service (USPS) to assign a single, unique ZIP Code to 66 specific communities across numerous states. The USPS is required to complete this designation process within 270 days of the law's enactment. This measure aims to ensure these designated towns and areas each have their own distinct postal code.

This resolution mandates the Department of Justice (DOJ) to publicly release nearly all documents, records, and communications related to the investigations of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell within 30 days. The bill strictly prohibits withholding information based on embarrassment or political sensitivity. Any permitted redactions, such as protecting victim privacy or grand jury secrets, must be publicly justified to Congress.

This Act ensures that when the EPA sets new air quality standards, they must immediately provide the necessary guidance for states to process preconstruction permits. If this guidance is delayed, the new standard cannot be applied to permit reviews until the instructions are published. Furthermore, the bill specifies that the new 2024 PM2.5 standard will not apply to certain permit applications already underway before the EPA officially designates the affected areas. These changes do not eliminate requirements for installing the best available pollution control technology.

The **Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform Act (CLEAR Act)** adjusts EPA timelines for reviewing air quality standards, shifting them to a 10-year cycle and allowing states more flexibility in developing compliance plans. The bill updates the definition of "exceptional events" to better account for wildfire mitigation activities and limits penalties when pollution spikes are demonstrably beyond a state's control. Finally, it modifies the makeup of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee to increase state representation and requires new impact assessments before setting air quality standards.

The Reliable Power Act strengthens the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) oversight of federal agency actions that could impact electric grid reliability. It mandates annual long-term assessments by the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) to identify potential generation shortfalls. If a shortfall is found, FERC must review proposed agency rules affecting power generation to ensure they do not negatively impact the bulk-power system's reliability before those rules can be finalized.

The Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025 centralizes the approval authority for all U.S. natural gas export and import facilities, including LNG terminals, exclusively with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This legislation mandates that FERC must automatically deem such gas trade as being in the public interest during the review process. Furthermore, the Act explicitly preserves the President's existing authority to impose sanctions on gas imports or exports involving designated state sponsors of terrorism.

This joint resolution expresses Congressional disapproval of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) rule regarding California's "Advanced Clean Cars II" vehicle pollution standards. By rejecting this rule, Congress is effectively canceling the EPA's decision to grant California a waiver allowing it to set stricter emission standards than federal law typically permits. Consequently, the approved California standards will not take effect.

The Baseload Reliability Protection Act prohibits owners of certain dispatchable power plants in areas facing high or elevated risk of electricity shortages from retiring those units or switching their fuel source. Owners can seek an exemption from this ban from FERC, which must grant it if continued operation causes financial hardship or if retirement does not harm grid reliability. The Department of Energy may offer financial assistance to keep essential, money-losing plants operational.

The American Music Tourism Act of 2025 directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism to actively promote domestic and international travel focused on U.S. music heritage and events. This includes identifying key music tourism locations and streamlining international visitor access to these sites. The Act also establishes new biennial reporting requirements to Congress detailing progress on these tourism goals.

The Nuclear Medicine Clarification Act of 2025 directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to update regulations regarding medical event reporting for accidental radiation exposure. Specifically, it mandates reporting if a radiation dose resulting from an extravasation exceeds defined thresholds in the most highly irradiated tissue or skin. This ensures clearer reporting standards for unintended irradiation events in nuclear medicine.

The Common Sense Air Regulations Act invalidates the Environmental Protection Agency's recent final rule concerning the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter. This legislation immediately nullifies the May 16, 2024, EPA action, preventing any changes to the particulate matter air quality standards from taking effect.