Legislative Activity

The Coastal Infrastructure Improvement Act establishes a new research and development program focused on finding innovative, nature-inspired technologies to combat shoreline erosion and coastal flooding. This initiative directs the Secretary of the Army to explore sustainable alternatives to traditional hard structures like seawalls. The program will run for six years, culminating in a report to Congress with recommendations for future action.

The Feed Hungry Kids Act establishes a fixed threshold of 25 percent for calculating a school's "Identified Student Percentage" starting in the school year beginning on or after July 1, 2025. This change directly impacts how schools qualify for certain federal nutrition programs. The bill standardizes this key metric for future program eligibility.

Gio's Law establishes a grant program allowing law enforcement agencies to purchase emergency epinephrine products and receive necessary training. The bill mandates the development of standardized training for officers on recognizing and treating anaphylaxis. Furthermore, it requires annual reporting on epinephrine administration by officers and launches a public awareness campaign about severe allergic reactions.

The Traffic Safety Enhancement Act of 2025 amends federal transportation funding rules to explicitly allow states to use Surface Transportation Block Grant Program funds for the construction of roundabouts. This change provides states with greater flexibility to implement modern intersection designs aimed at improving traffic flow and safety.

The Youth Suicide Prevention Research Act updates the National Science Foundation's research priorities to better address childhood suicide. This legislation specifically mandates the NSF to focus new research efforts on understanding the roles of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress in youth suicide risk.

The Access to Family Building Act aims to guarantee that patients can access Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) services and that healthcare providers can offer them without unreasonable interference. This legislation preempts state and local laws that impose burdens on ART services not required for similar medical procedures or that hinder access without improving safety. The Act establishes the right to access ART and provides robust legal avenues for individuals, providers, and the government to challenge and strike down restrictive regulations.

This bill mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status for 18 months, beginning August 3, 2025, allowing eligible Haitian nationals to live and work in the United States during that time.