Legislative Activity

This resolution expresses strong support for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, recognizing its critical role in saving children's lives through global immunization efforts in low-income countries. It highlights Gavi's proven success in delivering vaccines, strengthening health systems, and providing a significant return on investment. The bill encourages the U.S. to maintain and increase its financial commitment to Gavi to ensure global health security and future vaccine access.

This bill, the Upper Raritan River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025, directs the Secretary of the Interior to study the Upper Raritan River Watershed in New Jersey for potential inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The study must cover the North and South Branches of the Raritan River, the Black or Lamington River, and their tributaries within the watershed. The Secretary is required to submit a report of the study's findings to Congress within three years of receiving necessary funding.

The Remembering American Hostages Act of 2025 mandates the display of the U.S. Flag on specific dates commemorating American hostages and wrongfully detained individuals, such as November 4th and October 7th. This requirement extends to all U.S. embassies, consulates, and passport offices nationwide. Additionally, the bill strongly encourages state and local governments to fly the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag on designated days or upon the return or death of a captive.

The Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act of 2025 establishes a \$100,000 cap on the total educational assistance the VA will pay for flight training under the Post-9/11 GI Bill at public colleges and universities. This maximum benefit amount will automatically increase annually based on the Consumer Price Index to keep pace with inflation. This new limitation applies only to veterans beginning flight training programs on or after August 1, 2026.

The LIFT AI Act aims to prepare K-12 educators and students for an AI-literate future by fostering national understanding of Artificial Intelligence. It authorizes the National Science Foundation Director to award grants for developing K-12 AI literacy curricula, teacher training, and responsible use guidelines. The goal is to ensure students gain the necessary skills to critically use, understand, and contribute to the evolving world of AI technology.

This Act mandates that the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture study and report on delays in approving authorizations for deploying communication equipment on public lands. The goal is to identify regulatory hurdles and propose solutions, including staffing plans, to ensure these critical broadband deployment requests are processed in a timely manner.

The Undersea Cable Control Act mandates the development of a comprehensive U.S. strategy to prevent foreign adversaries from acquiring the necessary components for undersea cable projects. This strategy requires identifying critical parts, coordinating export controls with allies, and establishing international agreements to block access. The President must report on this strategy to Congress annually for three years, while the Commerce Secretary reviews and strengthens export controls on relevant technologies.

The Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2025 aims to strengthen American influence in global technical standards-setting bodies for wireless technologies like 5G. It directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce to actively encourage participation from trusted U.S. stakeholders in these groups. This effort specifically requires excluding any entity deemed a threat to U.S. national security. The Act also mandates a strategy briefing to Congress within 60 days of enactment.

The No Shorting America Act prohibits Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependents from engaging in short sales of publicly traded securities. This legislation aims to prevent insider trading risks by banning these "covered individuals" from betting against the stock market. Violators face the inability to deduct resulting losses for tax purposes and potential civil penalties up to $50,000. Compliance requires public certification through congressional ethics offices.

This Act establishes the Coastal Flooding and Storm Surge Forecast Improvement Program to enhance the accuracy and communication of coastal flood warnings, aiming to reduce loss of life and property. It also mandates efforts to identify and fill critical gaps in national weather observation data, particularly in vulnerable areas. The legislation directs the development of better forecasting models and improved interagency coordination for emergency response and infrastructure planning.

The Foreign Adversary Investment Prohibition Act bans Members of Congress from engaging in any financial transaction that benefits a designated foreign adversary or their associated entities while in office. This prohibition covers investments, gifts, loans, and other transfers of value to or from these adversaries. The law specifically names countries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea as foreign adversaries. Violators face escalating civil penalties enforced by the Attorney General.

The Presidential Security Resources Reimbursement Act of 2025 authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to reimburse state and local governments for providing personnel, equipment, or facilities to support specific presidential security functions. This reimbursement authority is retroactive, covering assistance provided since July 12, 2024. The Act establishes a mechanism for the federal government to cover the costs incurred by local partners assisting with these federal duties.

The One Seat Ride Act requires the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a study on the benefits and challenges of commuter rail systems that allow passengers to travel without transfers. The study will analyze economic, logistical, and quality-of-life factors, and will include a cost-benefit analysis of single-seat trips on New Jersey Transit's Raritan Valley line. A report on the study's findings must be submitted to the House and Senate Transportation Committees within one year.