Legislative Activity

The Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act modifies the Social Security Act to revise physician self-referral exemptions, particularly for rural hospitals. It exempts "covered rural hospitals" located in rural areas far from other hospitals from certain restrictions. Additionally, it allows existing physician-owned hospitals to expand their facilities.

This bill expresses support for the recognition of "Detransition Awareness Day" to increase understanding and support for individuals who have detransitioned or are detransitioning back to their biological sex. It calls for comprehensive mental health services, informed consent regarding the risks of sex trait modification interventions, and extended statutes of limitations for related medical malpractice claims. The bill also urges the Department of Health and Human Services to review and revise guidelines to promote ethical medical standards and protect patient rights. It encourages states to adopt similar resolutions and initiatives to support detransitioning individuals.

The "Fair and Open Competition Act of 2025" seeks to ensure open competition and government neutrality in federal construction projects by preventing requirements for or bans against agreements with labor organizations. It prohibits discrimination based on labor affiliation, reduces construction costs, and expands job opportunities. The Act mandates revisions to regulations and allows exemptions only in special circumstances like public health or national security threats.

The "Human-Animal Chimera Prohibition Act of 2025" amends Title 18 of the U.S. Code to prohibit the creation, transfer, or transportation of specific human-animal chimeras, as defined in the bill. These prohibited chimeras include embryos with mixed human and nonhuman genetic material or those engineered to develop human-like features. Violators could face fines and/or imprisonment, with additional civil penalties for those who financially benefit from these violations. The act does not prohibit research using transgenic animal models with human genes or transplanting human organs/tissues/cells into animals, if such activities are not creating a chimera as defined in the bill.

The "Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act of 2025" prevents the President and the Department of Health and Human Services from using national emergencies or public health emergencies to enact gun control measures. It also amends the Stafford Act to ensure that disaster relief efforts do not infringe on Second Amendment rights related to firearms, ammunition, and accessories.

The "Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2025" prohibits federal funding and support for research using human fetal tissue obtained from induced abortions, while allowing for the development of new cell lines not derived from such tissue. The bill permits research on fetal tissue from miscarriages or stillbirths and amends the Public Health Service Act to redefine related terms and conditions. It also prohibits the solicitation or acquisition of human fetal tissue when the pregnancy was initiated to provide the tissue or the tissue was obtained pursuant to an induced abortion.

The "Donut Dollies Congressional Gold Medal Act" directs the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Red Cross Supplemental Recreational Activities Overseas (SRAO) program members, also known as the Donut Dollies, for their service during the Vietnam War. It instructs the Secretary of the Treasury to create the gold medal, which will be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution and made available for research. The Act also allows for the creation and sale of bronze duplicates of the medal to cover production costs, with proceeds going back to the Mint's Public Enterprise Fund.

The "No Tax Breaks for Sanctuary Cities Act" denies tax-exempt status for bonds issued by state and local governments deemed to be sanctuary jurisdictions. A sanctuary jurisdiction is defined as one that prevents or restricts its entities or officials from sharing immigration information with other government entities or complying with Department of Homeland Security requests. The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, is required to publish a list of these jurisdictions annually. This applies to taxable years ending after the enactment date for obligations issued after the enactment date.

The Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act of 2025 aims to modernize and maintain the Air Force's fighter aircraft fleet by increasing the minimum number of fighter aircraft, requiring detailed reports on the fleet's status, prioritizing the assignment of new aircraft to existing squadrons, and preserving the Air National Guard's fighter capabilities. The act mandates the Air Force to assign at least three out of every four new advanced fighter aircraft to existing Air Force fighter squadrons and maintain at least 25 Air National Guard fighter aircraft squadrons. Additionally, it requires the Secretary of the Air Force to develop and submit an annual modernization plan for the Air National Guard's fighter fleet to Congress. The Act defines specific categories of fighter aircraft to clarify modernization efforts.

This resolution censures Representative Al Green of Texas for disrupting the President's State of the Union address. It condemns his actions as a breach of decorum that degraded the proceedings and disrespected the House and Senate. Green is required to appear in the House for the censure pronouncement, and the Speaker must publicly read the censure resolution.

The "Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2025" increases penalties for stealing firearms from licensed dealers. It sets stricter punishments, including up to 20 years in prison, for violating laws related to firearm theft. The act also mandates minimum prison sentences of 3 years for burglaries and 5 years for robberies targeting licensed firearm businesses.

The FARM Act of 2025 restricts federal tax credits for renewable energy production, specifically solar and wind facilities, when placed on agricultural land by public utilities. This act amends the Internal Revenue Code to deny these credits, aiming to preserve agricultural land.

The "No More D.C. Waste Act" ensures that federal funds allocated to the District of Columbia for resident tuition support are used within the fiscal year they are appropriated. It mandates that unspent funds do not remain available indefinitely. Additionally, it requires the District of Columbia's Chief Financial Officer to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the use of these federal payments, including the number of students assisted, the average aid amount, and any unspent funds.

The "End FEMA Benefits for Illegal Immigrants Act" terminates FEMA's program that funds shelters and services for migrants, which aimed to reduce overcrowding in Customs and Border Protection facilities. It also rescinds any remaining funds allocated to FEMA from previous appropriations acts that were intended for Customs and Border Protection operations.

The "Employee Business Expense Deduction Reinstatement Act of 2025" reinstates and modifies the deduction for unreimbursed employee expenses, allowing individuals to deduct 85% of costs related to food, lodging, travel, or transportation. It also lowers the floor for miscellaneous itemized deductions from 2% to 1% and extends the statute of limitations for related credit or refund claims by one year. These changes are applicable retroactively as if included in the original 2017 tax law.

The "Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2025" establishes Justice Thurgood Marshall's elementary school, Public School 103 in Baltimore, Maryland, as the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site, affiliated with the National Park System. The Beloved Community Services Corporation will continue to own and manage the site, while the Secretary of the Interior may provide technical and financial assistance. This act aims to preserve and interpret Justice Marshall's historic contributions without authorizing the federal acquisition of the property or assuming financial responsibility for its operation. Necessary funds are authorized to be appropriated for the implementation of this Act.

The SCREEN Act requires online platforms that host or provide pornographic content to implement technology verification measures to prevent minors from accessing harmful material. It mandates that these platforms use reliable age verification methods, undergo regular audits by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to ensure compliance, and protect user data collected during the verification process. The FTC is responsible for enforcing the Act, and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) must report to Congress on the effectiveness and impact of these measures. This act aims to protect children from the harmful effects of online pornography.

The "No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act of 2025" amends immigration law to deny entry and immigration benefits to individuals involved in the Hamas attacks against Israel beginning on October 7, 2023. It deems these individuals inadmissible to the U.S. and ineligible for immigration relief. The Act also mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide an annual report to Congress regarding the number of individuals found inadmissible or removable due to their participation in Hamas terrorism against Israel.

The Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2025 allows the FDA to grant reciprocal marketing approval for drugs, biological products, and devices already approved in specific countries or the United Kingdom, provided they meet certain safety and need requirements. This aims to expedite access to potentially life-saving treatments in the US. The FDA retains the authority to deny approval based on safety or ineffectiveness concerns, subject to Congressional review.

The "No Deductions for Marijuana Businesses Act" amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit businesses involved in marijuana or controlled substance trafficking from claiming tax deductions or credits for their expenses. This restriction applies regardless of whether the business is violating federal or state law. The change will be effective for expenses paid after the bill is enacted.