Legislative Activity

This resolution condemns antisemitism in all its forms, particularly its proliferation on artificial intelligence (AI) platforms. It urges technology companies to implement robust, transparent safeguards to prevent AI systems from generating or amplifying antisemitic content. The bill encourages the development of standards, research, and public awareness initiatives to combat this threat while ensuring all actions remain consistent with constitutional protections.

This bill, the Bipartisan IVF for Military Families Act, mandates that TRICARE provide coverage for fertility treatments, including IVF, for active duty service members and their dependents starting in late 2027. The legislation outlines specific coverage limits for egg retrievals and embryo transfers while prohibiting the use of DoD funds for certain procedures like preimplantation genetic screening. It also requires the establishment of a program to coordinate this specialized fertility care for military families.

The Working Families Disaster Tax Relief Act allows taxpayers affected by a federally declared major disaster to elect to use their preceding year's earned income when calculating eligibility for the Child Tax Credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit. This provision aims to provide financial relief by ensuring that recent job loss or reduced income due to a disaster does not disqualify families from these essential tax credits. The election applies to tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.

The AI Talent Act establishes specialized hiring teams within federal agencies and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to recruit top technology and AI talent. This legislation allows for the development and use of position-specific technical assessments to better evaluate candidates for competitive service positions. Ultimately, the goal is to streamline and improve the federal government's ability to hire essential technical expertise.

This Act establishes a policy to shift U.S. foreign assistance toward a model led by local partners for greater efficiency and sustainability. It mandates that USAID directly fund local partners with at least 25% of obligated program funds by FY 2028. The bill also introduces new authorities and streamlines processes to simplify access, support local leadership, and improve agency staffing related to this direct funding.

The Protect Military and Federal Employees from Unfair Bank Fees Act prohibits financial institutions from charging insufficient funds fees and credit card late fees to federal employees and military personnel during periods of government shutdowns. This protection applies to "covered persons" who work without pay due to a lapse in appropriations. The goal is to shield these individuals from unnecessary financial penalties during federal funding gaps.

The No Tricks on Treats Act of 2025 aims to increase transparency in food labeling by requiring manufacturers to clearly disclose the presence of synthetic dyes, artificial or natural flavorings, and nonnutritive sweeteners on the principal display panel of food packaging. This legislation amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to define foods containing these ingredients without proper labeling as "misbranded." The goal is to ensure consumers are fully informed about what they are purchasing.

The Silver Shield Act of 2025 establishes a new Department of State-led program to rigorously monitor U.S. defense items and services transferred overseas for evidence of use in committing serious human rights or international law violations. The Act mandates written agreements ensuring recipients comply with international law and authorizes the suspension of future transfers if violations are confirmed. Furthermore, it requires comprehensive reporting to Congress on the program's operations, staffing, and ongoing investigations.

The United States Security Assistance Effectiveness Act aims to significantly reform how the State Department manages security and military aid to foreign partners. This bill establishes new leadership roles, creates a centralized Office of Security Assistance, and mandates comprehensive training for personnel involved in these programs. Furthermore, it requires the creation of a common database for all security assistance and establishes rigorous frameworks for monitoring, evaluation, and strategic planning to ensure aid effectiveness.

This bill establishes the Early Childhood Education Trust Fund, funded by 15% of annual estate tax collections, to provide dedicated funding for child care services. It simultaneously lowers the lifetime estate and gift tax exemption amount from $\$15,000,000$ to $\$7,000,000$. These changes are set to take effect for estates and gifts made after December 31, 2025.

The My Body, My Data Act of 2025 establishes strict federal protections for personal reproductive and sexual health information held by regulated entities. This law limits data collection and sharing to only what is strictly necessary for providing requested services. It grants individuals the rights to access, correct, and delete this sensitive data, and requires clear public privacy policies detailing data handling practices. Finally, the Act prohibits retaliation against individuals who exercise these new privacy rights and grants enforcement authority to the FTC while allowing individuals to sue violators.

The Global Fragility Reauthorization Act updates the existing strategy for dealing with fragile areas by mandating an annual high-level policy alignment meeting among federal agencies. It extends the authorization for both the Prevention and Stabilization Fund and the Complex Crises Fund until 2030. Furthermore, the bill allows for greater flexibility in using Economic Support Funds for monitoring and learning activities related to the Global Fragility Strategy.

The Delete DOGE Act aims to completely defund and halt operations related to the government entity known as DOGE. This bill specifically prohibits the use of federal funds to implement, manage, or enforce the executive orders that established or involve DOGE entities. Furthermore, it places strict limitations on the U.S. Digital Service to prevent them from funding any new DOGE-related projects initiated after January 19, 2025.

The IVF for Military Families Act mandates that TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select cover fertility-related care, including In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), for active-duty service members and their dependents starting October 1, 2027. This coverage includes up to three completed oocyte retrievals and unlimited embryo transfers, following established medical guidelines. The bill also requires the establishment of a dedicated care coordination program to ensure timely access to these necessary reproductive services.

This resolution formally recognizes and celebrates the International Transgender Day of Visibility. Congress acknowledges the achievements of transgender individuals while highlighting the ongoing discrimination and violence they face. The resolution encourages appropriate ceremonies and activities to observe the day and celebrate the community's leadership and fight for equality.

This bill prohibits the issuance of licenses for the exportation of specified defense articles to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The ban remains in effect until the President certifies to Congress that the UAE has ceased providing material support to the Rapid Support Forces operating in Sudan. This effectively halts the sale or transfer of a wide range of major U.S. military equipment to the UAE.

The "Protect US National Security Act" ensures that federal funds cannot be used to eliminate the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) as an independent entity. It asserts that only an act of Congress can eliminate USAID. The Secretary of State must certify compliance with this requirement to Congress within 30 days of the act's enactment and annually for 5 years.

The Disaster Recovery Efficiency Act requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to implement recommendations from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to improve the federal approach to disaster recovery. These recommendations were outlined in a GAO report (GAO23104956) issued on November 15, 2022.

The "Ensuring Military Readiness Not Discrimination Act" prohibits gender discrimination in the Armed Forces. Service eligibility must focus on an individual's ability to meet occupational requirements, without considering race, color, national origin, religion, or sex. The bill requires equal opportunity for all members, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, or sex.