Legislative Activity

The Kidney Care Access Protection Act aims to improve patient access to innovative kidney care treatments by reforming Medicare payment systems for new drugs and devices. It also addresses payment stability by adjusting for forecast errors in dialysis service updates and enhances prevention efforts. Finally, the Act expands Medicare coverage for chronic kidney disease screening and education services starting in 2026.

This Act prohibits Medicare-approved medical residency programs from requiring participation in abortion-related training. Programs that offer abortion training must ensure it is strictly voluntary, allowing residents to opt-in without facing discrimination. This ensures medical residents are not compelled to participate in abortion procedures, assistance, or referrals against their conscience.

This bill extends and significantly enhances the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) for employers hiring from targeted groups, increasing the credit amount and adjusting it for inflation through 2031. It also removes the age limit for SNAP recipients claiming the credit and adds qualified military spouses as an eligible group. Furthermore, the legislation mandates an inter-agency initiative to promote the hiring of targeted workers in key industries like manufacturing and healthcare.

The Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention Act of 2025 (ASAP Act) amends Medicare to cover early detection screening tests for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias starting in 2028. This coverage applies to FDA-cleared tests, including genomic sequencing and other equivalent diagnostic methods, designed to detect pre-symptomatic or early-stage conditions. The bill ensures these screenings are added to the list of covered medical services under Medicare.

The Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act of 2025 mandates that a specific, population-based percentage of total Federal cancer research funds must be dedicated to pediatric cancer research each fiscal year starting in 2026. This required percentage will be calculated annually based on the ratio of the U.S. population under age 18 to the total U.S. population. This ensures federal research funding reflects the proportion of children affected by cancer.

This resolution honors the service and sacrifice of America's veterans on Veterans Day, 2025, recognizing the history of the observance from Armistice Day. It affirms the nation's deep commitment to supporting the over 15 million veterans and their families. The resolution calls upon the public to observe Veterans Day and ensure veterans continue to receive the services they deserve.

This resolution expresses support for National Adoption Day and Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting permanent families. It highlights the significant number of children in foster care waiting for adoption and encourages all Americans to consider providing a safe, permanent, and well-being-focused home for these children. The resolution supports various avenues for achieving permanency, including reunification, kinship care, and adoption.

This resolution formally honors the life and legacy of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk, who was tragically assassinated at Utah Valley University. It condemns political violence and calls upon all Americans to reject extremism in favor of civil debate. The bill expresses deep sympathy to his family and urges a renewal of commitment to the values of faith, family, and freedom he championed.

The Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act mandates updated threat analyses of the northern border every two years, with the first due by September 2, 2026. Following each analysis, the Department of Homeland Security must update its border strategy or formally explain why an update is unnecessary. The bill also requires classified briefings for Congress and the development of performance measures for Air and Marine Operations along the northern border.

The Fair Housing for Disabled Veterans Act ensures that veterans' disability compensation or pension payments are excluded when determining income eligibility for low-income housing tax credits and related rental project bonds. This change prevents veterans from being penalized for their service-related benefits when applying for affordable housing assistance. The Act takes effect immediately upon passage.

The Safe Step Act establishes mandatory, transparent exception processes for health plans that use "step therapy" protocols for prescription drugs. This ensures patients or their doctors can quickly request coverage for a prescribed medication when specific clinical criteria are met, such as previous treatment failure or risk of harm. Plans must decide on standard requests within 72 hours and urgent requests within 24 hours, and approved exceptions must last for at least one year. Furthermore, insurers must report detailed data annually on exception requests, approvals, and denials to the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

The USA Workforce Investment Act establishes a new federal tax credit for individuals who donate cash to approved workforce development or apprenticeship training programs. This credit is capped at \$1,700 annually and cannot be claimed alongside a standard charitable deduction for the same contribution. Any unused credit can be carried forward for up to five years.

The Make America's Youth Healthy Again Act of 2025 establishes a new Presidents Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. This Council will advise the President on promoting physical activity and setting new national fitness goals for American youth. Its key responsibilities include recommending the return of the Presidential Fitness Award and developing strategies to combat childhood obesity. The Council is set to operate for two years unless the President extends its term.

The Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act establishes a new temporary visa category, H-2C, designed to allow registered employers in areas with low unemployment to hire foreign workers for specific, registered positions. This bill creates a comprehensive framework defining eligibility, setting numerical caps, and outlining strict requirements for both employers and workers to address labor shortages. It also includes provisions for worker protections, portability, and a mandatory study on the program's economic and social impact.

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.

The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 mandates that the Secretary of Transportation establish a rule requiring AM broadcast radio receivers to be installed as standard equipment in new passenger motor vehicles. This requirement aims to ensure public access to AM radio signals, which are often used for emergency alerts. The bill also directs a GAO study on the effectiveness of AM radio within the national emergency alert system compared to other technologies. Finally, the Act preempts state and local laws on this matter and includes a sunset provision eight years after enactment.

The Nitazene Control Act of 2025 permanently classifies the entire class of highly potent synthetic opioids known as nitazenes (2-Benzylbenzimidazole opioids) as Schedule I controlled substances. This action is taken due to their extreme danger, high potential for abuse, and role in fatal overdoses across the country. By scheduling the entire chemical class at once, the bill aims to proactively stop the emergence of new, dangerous analogs. This permanent scheduling subjects nitazenes to the strictest federal controls, mirroring those applied to fentanyl.

The Pay Our Troops Act of 2026 ensures that active duty military personnel and essential civilian support staff continue to receive their pay if Congress has not yet passed the full budget for fiscal year 2026. This act provides automatic continuing appropriations from the Treasury to prevent a lapse in military salaries due to budget delays. The funding automatically terminates once a new budget or continuing resolution is passed, or on January 1, 2027, whichever comes first.

This bill prohibits the federal government from providing funding to any entity that employs individuals who openly condone or celebrate political violence and domestic terrorism. It directly restricts federal financial support to organizations whose employees publicly endorse such activities. The measure aims to ensure federal dollars do not flow to entities associated with the promotion of political violence.

The Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act establishes a pilot program to fund evidence-based mental health peer support activities in high schools. This program allows eligible entities to receive competitive awards to train students and staff on early intervention and resilience building. All activities must be overseen by a mental health professional, and the program's effectiveness will be evaluated and reported to Congress before its scheduled end in 2029.