Legislative Activity

The "Child Care for American Families Act" enhances the employer-provided child care credit, increasing the percentage and credit limit, especially for small businesses and facilities in underserved areas. It directs the Secretary of the Treasury to provide guidance on multi-employer facilities and to establish a public awareness program to inform taxpayers about the credit. Additionally, the Act requires a GAO study on regulatory barriers affecting employer-provided child care to identify opportunities to reduce burdens while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The RPM Access Act aims to improve healthcare access and outcomes, especially in rural areas, by adjusting Medicare reimbursement for remote patient monitoring (RPM). It sets a minimum threshold for practice expense and malpractice geographic indices used in calculating Medicare payments for RPM services, ensuring more equitable compensation across different regions. The bill also introduces quality standards for RPM services to be eligible for Medicare reimbursement, including real-time response capabilities and data compatibility with electronic health records. Finally, the Act requires a report to Congress analyzing the cost savings and practice expenses associated with RPM under Medicare.

The Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2025 aims to restore legal rights to claimants of Holocaust-era insurance policies by enabling enforcement of state disclosure laws, establishing a federal cause of action for beneficiaries to sue insurers in U.S. courts, and setting a uniform 10-year statute of limitations for such claims. This act ensures that prior judgments or executive agreements do not impede these claims and clarifies that it does not override state laws unless there is a direct conflict.

The Winter Canola Study Act of 2025 aims to support the growth of sustainable feedstocks by studying the inclusion of winter canola in double-cropping and rotational cropping policies under the Federal Crop Insurance Act. It directs research into the risk management benefits of incorporating these oilseed crops, such as improved soil health and farm profitability. The Act also allocates funding for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to research the potential benefits of supplemental and alternative crops, and requires a report to Congress on the research findings and recommendations.

The Small Business Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2025 aims to protect small businesses and individual taxpayers by modifying standards for awarding costs and fees, increasing civil damage amounts for certain IRS misconduct, and enhancing taxpayer rights during IRS proceedings. The bill includes provisions such as banning ex parte discussions between the IRS and appeals officers, ensuring the right to an independent conference, promoting alternative dispute resolution, and limiting enforcement of liens on primary residences. Additionally, the legislation addresses misconduct within the IRS, mandates reviews by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, allows deductions for certain audit expenses, sets a term limit for the National Taxpayer Advocate, and repeals the partial payment requirement for offers-in-compromise. This act seeks to create a fairer and more transparent process for taxpayers interacting with the IRS.

The "Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2025" increases the maximum prison sentence from 1 year to 5 years for individuals who attempt to obstruct justice by picketing or parading with the intent to influence, intimidate, or impede any judge, juror, witness, or court officer in the discharge of their duty. This amendment applies to actions taken near a building or residence occupied or used by such individuals.

The "Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act" amends the Internal Revenue Code, enabling the Secretary to postpone Federal tax deadlines for State-declared disasters, following a Governor's request. It defines qualified disasters to include natural catastrophes, fires, floods, or explosions, as determined by the Governor. This act extends mandatory extensions related to disasters from 60 to 120 days, applicable to declarations made after enactment.

The "Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2025" allows state and federal correctional facilities to use jamming systems to prevent unauthorized wireless communications within their facilities. These systems must be confined to the housing areas of the facility, and the state is responsible for all associated costs. Before implementation, correctional facilities must consult with local law enforcement and notify the Bureau of Prisons.

This bill authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony on April 23, 2025, to remember victims of the Holocaust. The Architect of the Capitol will oversee the preparations for the event.

The "Grown in America Act of 2025" introduces a tax credit for businesses that use domestic agricultural commodities in their products for human consumption. This credit, capped at $100,000,000, aims to incentivize the use of U.S.-produced agricultural inputs by offering a tax benefit based on the percentage of domestic agricultural commodities used. The percentage of domestic inputs required to receive the full credit increases over time, with the Secretary of Agriculture maintaining a list of agricultural commodities that cannot be produced domestically. These provisions will be effective for taxable years starting after December 31, 2025.

The "Rural Health Innovation Act of 2025" aims to improve healthcare access in rural areas through two grant programs. The first program supports the establishment and maintenance of rural health centers and clinics, providing urgent care and triage services. The second program enhances the capabilities of rural health departments by funding equipment, staffing, and community outreach. Both programs are authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030.

The "Investing in Our Communities Act" modifies the rules for advance refunding bonds, placing limitations on the number of advance refundings, redemption timelines, and investments in higher-yielding securities. It also introduces measures to prevent abusive transactions designed to gain financial advantages beyond interest rate savings. These changes aim to refine the use of advance refunding bonds while ensuring responsible financial practices.

The Small Business Investment Act of 2025 modifies the rules for qualified small business stock, making it easier for investors to exclude gains from their sale. The holding period requirement is reduced from five to three years, and the holding period of convertible debt instruments can be included. The Act broadens eligibility for the exclusion by removing the C corporation requirement and clarifying rules for S corporations.

The Rural America Health Corps Act establishes a demonstration program to repay student loans for healthcare professionals who commit to working full-time for five years in rural areas with healthcare shortages. Participants can receive up to $200,000 in loan repayment assistance. The program aims to improve healthcare access in underserved rural communities. It authorizes $50,000,000 to be appropriated each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 to carry out this section.

The "Hatchie River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025" directs the Department of Interior to study a 163-mile segment of the Hatchie River in Tennessee for potential inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The study must be completed within three years and identify opportunities for partnership with state and local stakeholders to administer the river segment.

The "Protecting American Savers and Retirees Act" repeals the excise tax on the repurchase of corporate stock. This repeal is applicable for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

The Stop Corrupt Iranian Oligarchs and Entities Act mandates the Secretary of the Treasury to produce a report identifying Iranian political figures, oligarchs, and parastatal entities involved in corruption. This report will detail their financial ties, assess the impact of potential sanctions, and evaluate the exposure of U.S. economic sectors to these entities. The goal is to provide Congress with information to consider further actions against those enabling corruption within the Iranian regime.

The "Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2025" amends federal law to criminalize the act of "swatting," where false information is reported to trigger an emergency response. Those who commit swatting would face increased penalties, including fines and imprisonment, especially if serious bodily injury or death results. Additionally, individuals who engage in swatting would be liable for the costs incurred by emergency responders due to the false report.