Legislative Activity

This bill recognizes May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, celebrating the significant contributions of these communities to the history and diversity of the United States. It acknowledges key milestones and the ongoing importance of these groups in various sectors, while also addressing historical discrimination and recent legislative efforts to combat hate crimes.

The "Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act of 2025" aims to reduce the financial burden of federal regulations on small businesses. Starting in 2026, the Small Business Administration's regulatory budget for small businesses must not exceed zero, meaning new regulations should not increase costs for these businesses. The Chief Counsel for the Office of Advocacy of the SBA will report annually to Congress on the impact of federal rules on small businesses. No additional funds will be allocated to implement this act.

The "Business Over Ballots Act" aims to prevent the Small Business Administration (SBA) from engaging in voter registration activities. It restricts the SBA Administrator from taking actions to facilitate voter registration unless explicitly authorized by federal law, and prohibits recipients of SBA assistance from using funds for voter registration purposes. The bill asserts that supporting voter registration is outside the SBA's mission and legal authority.

This resolution condemns North Korea's abduction of Japanese citizens since the 1970s and demands the release of all abductees, the return of deceased remains, and an apology with a permanent cessation of abduction activities. It emphasizes the importance of liberty and freedom, urging North Korea to provide restitution and fully account for all abductees.

The "Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act" authorizes the presentation of three Congressional Gold Medals to honor the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team for their historic "Miracle on Ice" victory. These medals will be given to the Lake Placid Olympic Center, the United States Hockey Hall of Fame, and the US Olympic and Paralympic Museum for public display. The Act also allows for the creation and sale of bronze duplicates to fund the medal production.

This bill recognizes April 2025 as "Community College Month" to celebrate the significant role of community colleges in providing accessible higher education, workforce training, and economic support across the United States. It acknowledges the extensive contributions of over 1,000 community colleges, which serve millions of students and contribute significantly to the national GDP. The resolution highlights the importance of these institutions in fostering economic prosperity and community vitality.

The Deliver for Veterans Act allows the Department of Veteran Affairs to cover the complete cost of delivering an adapted vehicle to a veteran. Additionally, it extends certain limitations on pension payments to March 31, 2032.

The "Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act" or the "SAVES Act" establishes a five-year pilot program within the Department of Veterans Affairs to award grants to nonprofit organizations that provide service dogs to veterans with disabilities, including those with mental health conditions such as PTSD. The grants, up to $2,000,000 each, will support the planning, development, and management of service dog programs, ensuring veterans receive these dogs at no cost and are informed of available VA benefits. The VA will also provide veterinary insurance for the service dogs. $10,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated for each of the five fiscal years following the establishment of the pilot program.

This bill establishes the "Congressional Fitness Challenge," a national program promoting physical fitness among students aged 6-17 through voluntary fitness tests administered by certified professionals. Participants will complete tests like running, pull-ups, curl-ups, and sit-and-reach, with performance standards set by covered committees based on age, gender, and disability considerations. Data will be collected and aggregated to track national fitness levels, and participants meeting benchmarks will receive certificates recognizing their achievement at gold, silver, or bronze levels. The program will be overseen by the House Administration Committee and the Rules and Administration Committee, who will jointly create regulations and guidance for implementation.

This bill amends Title 49 of the U.S. Code to create an exception for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands from certain eligibility requirements related to essential air service. This change aligns their treatment with that of Alaska and Hawaii under existing law.

This bill allows the Coast Guard to retain enlisted members who are close to retirement but facing involuntary separation or denial of reenlistment. It ensures that eligible members with at least 18 years of service are retained until they qualify for retirement, with specific protections for both regular and reserve members. The bill prevents the involuntary discharge or transfer of these members, allowing them to complete their service and receive retirement benefits.

The Major Richard Star Act allows eligible combat-disabled veterans to receive both their retirement pay and disability compensation. This eliminates the previous offset that reduced retirement pay for those receiving disability compensation. The changes apply to payments beginning the month after enactment.

The BITCOIN Act of 2025 directs the U.S. Treasury Secretary to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve by purchasing 200,000 Bitcoins annually for five years, totaling one million Bitcoins, to be held securely for at least 20 years. The Act mandates a Proof of Reserve system for transparency, consolidates government Bitcoin holdings, and allows states to voluntarily store their Bitcoin in the Reserve. To offset costs, the Act reduces discretionary surplus funds of Federal Reserve Banks, uses a portion of their net earnings, and requires a gold certificate exchange. The Act also protects private property rights related to Bitcoin and modifies the Exchange Stabilization Fund to include Bitcoin.

The "Investing in All of America Act of 2025" amends the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, modifying how the Small Business Administration calculates leverage for small business investment companies (SBICs). It lowers the maximum leverage exclusion from $300 million to $200 million, expands eligibility to include small businesses in critical technology and manufacturing, and limits the exclusion amount for a company. The bill also requires annual adjustments to the dollar amounts based on the Consumer Price Index.

The Veterans Readiness and Employment Transparency Act of 2025 aims to improve outreach by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for training and rehabilitation programs for veterans with service-connected disabilities by establishing a dedicated phone number and contact information on regional office websites. It also mandates monthly Q&A sessions between VA employees and school certifying officials, as well as in-person briefings at educational institutions. The Act requires the Secretary to submit an annual report on vocational rehabilitation program extensions and approve or reject extension requests within 30 days.

The Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to implement a five-year pilot program providing hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to veterans with traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder within three Veterans Integrated Service Networks. This therapy will be administered through healthcare providers as defined in title 38, United States Code, section 1703(c)(5). The Act also establishes the "VA HBOT Fund," which will be funded through donations to cover the costs of HBOT.

The "Smithsonian American Women's History Museum Act" authorizes the creation of the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum on the National Mall. It ensures the museum's exhibits and programs reflect the diverse experiences and perspectives of women in the United States, seeking guidance from varied sources. The Act mandates regular reports to Congress on the museum's efforts to meet these diversity requirements.

The WARN Act aims to improve community safety during weather emergencies by directing the Comptroller General to study the effectiveness of local, state, territory, and federal emergency alert systems. The study will assess alert dissemination methods, evaluate the clarity and actionability of alert content, and explore improvements to public alerting systems. A report on the study's findings will be submitted to Congress within 18 months, with the goal of enhancing emergency response plans and public safety.

The Patriot Day Act amends title 5 of the United States Code to include "Patriot Day" in section 6103(a). This act formally recognizes Patriot Day as a day of national observance.

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.