Legislative Activity

The Equality in the Halls of Congress Act allows the five U.S. territories and commonwealths—American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands—to each contribute one statue to the National Statuary Hall Collection. This legislation ensures these jurisdictions are represented alongside the 50 states in the collection. The Architect of the Capitol is tasked with implementing the necessary steps to acquire and place these statues.

The Renewed Hope Act strengthens efforts to combat child sexual exploitation by mandating the hiring of additional forensic analysts and investigators within the Department of Homeland Security. The bill establishes specialized training programs, improves inter-agency coordination, and provides direct hiring authority to accelerate the rescue of victims. Additionally, it implements strict privacy protections to ensure that sensitive victim information is handled securely by law enforcement.

This bill reauthorizes the White House Conference on Small Business, updating its structure, timing, and purposes to better address current small business challenges. It modifies delegate selection, increases participant fees, and establishes a new funding mechanism relying on non-Federal gifts and bequests. The Act also mandates the creation of an electronic communication system for ongoing delegate collaboration and recommendation tracking.

This bill, the Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act, officially authorizes Congress to award Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 U.S. Men's Olympic Ice Hockey Team for their historic "Miracle on Ice" victory. The medals will be struck by the Treasury and permanently displayed at specific national sports museums. The Act also permits the sale of duplicate bronze medals to cover production costs.

This bill mandates the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a single, uniform system for credentialing and privileging medical providers. The departments must first report on their existing systems and then jointly select one system to be implemented by January 1, 2028. This integration aims to streamline the process for medical providers serving both agencies.

The Territories Health Equity Act of 2025 fundamentally restructures federal healthcare funding for U.S. territories by eliminating Medicaid funding caps and establishing new hospital support. It also reforms Medicare payment formulas in territories, particularly Puerto Rico, and creates pathways for residents to access affordable health insurance coverage. Overall, the bill aims to increase financial stability for territorial healthcare systems and improve access and affordability for residents.

The Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act of 2025 aims to limit the financial burden of federal regulations on small businesses by requiring the SBA to track and cap its own rulemaking costs. It also mandates annual reporting to Congress detailing the regulatory costs imposed on small businesses by all other federal agencies. Additionally, this bill establishes a one-time $1,000 payment for eligible U.S. citizens and qualified aliens, funded by a transfer from the Treasury's general fund.

The American Decade of Sports Act establishes a "Mega-Decade Sports Diplomacy Strategy" to leverage major international sporting events hosted in the U.S. between 2024 and 2034 to enhance America's global standing. This requires the State Department to create comprehensive 5-year plans detailing diplomatic goals, partnerships, and visa facilitation efforts. Furthermore, the Act mandates the creation of a dedicated Office of Sports Diplomacy to coordinate and execute these strategy objectives across government and private sectors. The Secretary of State must provide annual progress reports to Congress on the implementation of these goals until the end of 2034.

This resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), recognizing its landmark achievement in guaranteeing a free, appropriate public education for every child with a disability. It honors the law's transformative impact since 1975, which ensured access, protected rights, and established critical early intervention services. The resolution reaffirms the commitment to fully implementing IDEA so all students with disabilities have the opportunity to thrive.

The Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act focuses primarily on improving pediatric drug development and ensuring patient access to necessary treatments. This legislation mandates new research requirements for molecularly targeted pediatric cancer drugs, strengthens FDA enforcement of pediatric study completion, and extends incentives for developing drugs for rare pediatric diseases. Additionally, the bill updates organ transplant network functions and establishes an Abraham Accords Office within the FDA to enhance international regulatory cooperation.

The Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act establishes a new Small Business Administration (SBA) loan guarantee program to help U.S.-based small manufacturers finance equipment, facilities, and workforce training. The bill specifically defines eligible small manufacturers as those whose primary business is in manufacturing sectors 31, 32, or 33 and have all production facilities located domestically. Additionally, it increases the maximum loan limits available to these small manufacturers across several existing SBA loan programs.

The CHARGE Act of 2025 establishes a grant program to fund the installation of solar energy systems and energy storage technologies at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). This initiative aims to enhance the energy resilience of these vital community health providers. The program authorizes $50 million annually from 2026 through 2030 for qualifying projects.

This bill, the Tax Cuts for Veterans Act of 2025, aims to provide significant financial relief to service members and veterans. It proposes to exclude all military retirement pay and disability benefits from federal income tax. The legislation specifically covers benefits received by members of the U.S. Armed Forces and makes related provisions for other uniformed services.

The Medical Professional Access Act creates a new federal law allowing licensed health care professionals to provide services across state lines when working under a federal contract during a declared emergency. This portability applies regardless of individual state licensure requirements when responding to presidential or HHS-declared emergencies. The goal is to streamline the deployment of medical personnel during national crises.

This bill, the Airport TIFIA Financing Certainty Act, expands eligibility for Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) credit assistance to a wider range of airport-related projects. It broadens the types of aviation facilities and equipment that can qualify for federal financing, regardless of revenue generation or public accessibility. Additionally, the legislation adjusts project selection criteria and raises the threshold for streamlined program administration.

The Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2025 establishes a temporary pathway allowing certain financially vulnerable rural hospitals to qualify as Critical Access Hospitals, even if they do not meet the standard 35-mile rule, provided they meet specific criteria and state certification. The bill also mandates studies by MedPAC and the GAO to examine rural hospital payment systems and the effectiveness of these new designations. Finally, it adjusts bed limit requirements for Critical Access Hospitals located in U.S. territories.

This bill, the Service Members Tax Relief Act, proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code to exempt all compensation earned by active and reserve members of the U.S. Uniformed Services from federal income tax. This exemption specifically excludes pensions and retirement pay. The change would apply to income earned in taxable years beginning after the date of enactment.

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 Promoting Diplomacy with Australia Act mandates a comprehensive report from the State Department assessing the capacity of the U.S. Mission in Australia. This report must detail planned growth in staffing and operations through 2030, identify resource gaps, and recommend necessary funding to support key U.S. objectives and the U.S.-Australia alliance.

The Water Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2025 updates federal water pollution control grants to prioritize and fund "intelligent water infrastructure technology." This technology utilizes real-time monitoring, AI, and advanced sensors to improve the efficiency, reliability, and resilience of water and wastewater systems. The bill modifies grant uses to specifically cover the implementation of these smart technologies and increases the authorization of appropriations.