Legislative Activity

The Pregnant Students' Rights Act mandates that colleges and universities inform students about their rights, available accommodations, and resources supporting pregnant students who choose to carry their babies to term. Institutions must proactively share this information annually via email, handbooks, and on their websites. This ensures students are aware of support options and complaint procedures related to Title IX protections.

The Flexibility for Workers Education Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to clarify which time is excluded from "hours worked" for minimum wage and overtime calculations. Specifically, it excludes time spent changing clothes or washing if covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. The bill also excludes time spent attending voluntary, non-work-related educational or training activities that occur outside of regular hours.

The Gang Activity Reporting Act of 2025 mandates the Attorney General, in coordination with federal agencies and local law enforcement, to submit an annual, detailed report on gang activity to Congress. This report must track gang growth, criminal methods, resource allocation, and enforcement statistics, including drug and firearm seizures. The goal is to provide accurate, up-to-date data to inform effective, evidence-based policy against rising violent crime.

The Supporting Healthy Pregnancy Act requires state child support programs to establish and enforce an obligation for biological fathers to pay at least 50% of a mother's out-of-pocket medical expenses related to pregnancy and delivery, provided the mother requests support. This new mandate specifically excludes expenses associated with abortion, as defined in the bill.

The Midwives for MOMS Act of 2025 establishes new grant programs to strengthen the maternity care workforce by supporting the education and training of midwives and nurse-midwives. These grants will fund student support, the expansion of accredited educational programs, and the recruitment of clinical preceptors. Priority will be given to institutions that commit to training providers who will practice in designated health professional shortage areas, particularly in rural and economically disadvantaged communities.

This bill, the Fertilizer Research Act of 2025, mandates that the Secretary of Agriculture produce a comprehensive report on the U.S. fertilizer industry. The report must analyze market size, pricing trends over 25 years, import data, and supply chain dynamics. It will also evaluate industry concentration, compare emerging versus conventional fertilizers, and assess the need for mandatory public price reporting.

The PRECISE Act aims to promote conservation and efficiency in agriculture by expanding access to conservation loans and rural assistance for adopting precision agriculture practices and technology. It updates definitions and increases potential payments under existing conservation programs like EQIP and CSP to incentivize the use of precision methods. Furthermore, the bill directs emphasis toward using third-party providers for technical assistance related to soil health and precision agriculture planning.

This resolution supports designating September 19, 2025, as "National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day" to recognize the devastating impact of stillbirths on American families. It aims to raise awareness, support proven prevention methods, and encourage further research and data collection to reduce stillbirth rates. The resolution also celebrates recent legislative action to increase federal funding for these critical efforts.

The HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act amends the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to allow eligible employees protected leave following the spontaneous loss of an unborn child. It also grants federal employees the same entitlement to leave for this specific loss. Furthermore, the Act establishes a new, refundable federal tax credit for individuals who suffer a stillbirth during the tax year.

The FAIR Trucking Act expands federal court jurisdiction for lawsuits arising from accidents involving interstate commercial motor vehicles. This allows federal district courts to hear these cases if the amount in dispute exceeds \$5,000,000 and there is diversity of citizenship between the parties. The Act clarifies the rules for determining citizenship in these complex trucking accident claims.

The PRICE Act, or Protect and Respect ICE Act, aims to increase penalties for individuals who assault, resist, or impede officers or employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This legislation specifically doubles the maximum jail time and corresponding fines for committing such offenses against ICE staff.

The Save Our Bacon Act establishes a federal right for producers to move and sell products derived from covered livestock across state lines, ensuring a single national market. This legislation prevents individual states from imposing unique production standards on livestock or products raised outside their borders. Essentially, it standardizes regulations to ensure free interstate commerce for meat and dairy products, excluding those primarily derived from egg-laying animals.

The Flood Resiliency and Land Stewardship Act revises the goals of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). This legislation mandates that RCPP projects focus on comprehensive regional resource management rather than individual farm concerns. Key priorities now include enhancing flood and drought resiliency, protecting soil and water resources, and conserving wildlife across entire watersheds.

The RNs for Rural Health Act of 2025 aims to improve preventative care access in rural areas by updating Medicare payment rules for Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). This legislation allows RHCs to bill Medicare for "personalized prevention plan services" delivered by a licensed Registered Nurse (RN). This ensures RN-led preventative care is adequately covered and reimbursed under the Medicare program.

The Protecting American Taxpayers from Wasteful Spending Act aims to safeguard federal funds by permanently codifying Executive Order 14249 into law. This action establishes mandatory requirements across government agencies to actively combat fraud, waste, and abuse in the use of taxpayer money. Ultimately, the bill seeks to ensure greater accountability and protection for America's bank accounts.

The Repealing Illegal Freedom and Liberty Excises Act (RIFLE Act) eliminates the existing federal tax on firearm transfers. This legislation strikes the relevant section from the Internal Revenue Code and makes necessary technical updates to related statutes. Importantly, this Act does not grant the Consumer Product Safety Commission any new authority over regulated firearms.

The Expel Illegal Chinese Police Act of 2025 mandates the President to impose immediate sanctions, including asset freezes and visa bans, on specific Chinese police departments, their senior leaders, and individuals involved in establishing illegal Chinese police presences in the U.S. These sanctions also extend to the immediate family members of sanctioned aliens. The bill aims to block financial transactions and entry into the U.S. for those connected to the targeted PRC law enforcement bodies.

The Securing American Agriculture Act mandates an annual report from the Secretary of Agriculture detailing U.S. reliance on China for critical farming supplies like fertilizers, seeds, and veterinary drugs. This study must assess domestic production capabilities and identify supply chain vulnerabilities that China could exploit. The goal is to provide Congress with actionable recommendations for reducing dependency through onshore or nearshore production.

The "Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2025" aims to combat trade-related crimes by establishing a specialized task force within the Department of Justice, enhancing the investigation and prosecution of illegal activities related to imports and exports. It mandates the Attorney General to develop partnerships, provide training, and submit annual reports to Congress on the progress and financial needs in addressing these crimes. The act allocates \$20 million for fiscal year 2026 to support these efforts, with a focus on bolstering the Criminal Division's capacity to prosecute trade-related offenses.

The SBA Disaster Transparency Act requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to publish reports related to disaster assistance on its website. This ensures transparency by making information accessible to the public after the reports are submitted to Representatives.