Legislative Activity

The CommonGround for Affordable Health Care Act extends enhanced premium tax credits for Marketplace health insurance through 2026, while also establishing strict new penalties and verification processes to combat fraud by agents and brokers in health insurance exchanges. Furthermore, the bill imposes significant new transparency and accountability requirements on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) contracting with Medicare Part D plans. Finally, it extends the 2026 open enrollment period and creates a fast-track legislative process for future premium tax credit reform bills.

This Act officially names the memorial at the entrance to Arlington National Cemetery as the "World War II Women's Memorial." It also designates this memorial as a "commemorative work" under existing federal law. Furthermore, the bill allows a specific World War II home front women's commemorative work to be placed in designated areas within Washington, D.C., overriding standard location restrictions.

The Feasibility Review of Emerging Equipment for Digital Open Media Act (FREEDOM Act) mandates the Secretary of State to report on internet freedom in Iran. This report must assess the feasibility of using emerging technologies, like direct-to-cell wireless, to expand internet access. It will also analyze the impact of current drone and jamming technologies on these efforts.

The Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2025 significantly amends the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to broaden the definition of homelessness, particularly for children and youth. It mandates increased public reporting of homelessness data through required HMIS disclosures by HUD. Furthermore, the bill modifies grant scoring criteria and planning requirements to better ensure services reach vulnerable populations and align with local needs.

The Dismantle Foreign Scam Syndicates Act establishes a high-level Task Force, chaired by the Secretary of State, to develop and execute a comprehensive U.S. strategy against transnational criminal organizations running massive online scams, often utilizing victims of human trafficking in Southeast Asia. This strategy must focus on disrupting these operations, sanctioning responsible parties, and providing support for rescued victims. The bill authorizes $30 million over two years to fund these efforts and requires annual reporting to Congress on progress and impact.

The Rx ACCESS Act aims to improve prescription access, fairness, and transparency within the TRICARE pharmacy benefits program. It extends beneficiary choice for receiving non-generic maintenance medications and establishes minimum reimbursement standards for TRICARE retail pharmacies. Furthermore, the bill mandates annual independent audits by the Comptroller General to review reimbursement rates and network adequacy.

The College Athletics Reform Act establishes comprehensive federal standards for college athletics, primarily by securing Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights for college athletes and prohibiting restrictions on their ability to earn compensation or obtain professional representation. The bill also introduces new regulations for sports agents, mandates significant expansion of financial and participation data disclosure by institutions, and establishes a new Commission to study and recommend future governance structures for college sports. Finally, it amends broadcasting law to exempt certain large athletic association media agreements from antitrust scrutiny.

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 "No Fentanyl on Social Media Act" mandates the Federal Trade Commission to investigate and report on how minors access fentanyl through social media platforms. This report, developed with key agencies, will detail the prevalence, risks, and methods used by sellers to distribute fentanyl to minors online. Ultimately, the legislation seeks recommendations for Congress on effective measures to curb this dangerous access.

The VISIT USA Act mandates the transfer of $\$160$ million from unobligated balances in the Travel Promotion Fund to Brand USA. This funding is intended to support international tourism promotion efforts for the United States. The transfer must be completed within 30 days of the Act becoming law.

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.

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.

The No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act prohibits the United States from conducting any explosive nuclear testing unless a foreign state tests first or a technical need is certified. If testing is proposed, the President must submit a detailed notification to Congress at least 180 days in advance. Ultimately, Congress must enact a joint resolution of approval into law, which requires a two-thirds affirmative vote in the Senate.

The Restoring Access for Detainees Act aims to reinstate and expand free communication services for individuals in civil immigration detention. It mandates the provision of free phone calls, including 200 free outgoing minutes monthly, specifically for contacting family and legal counsel. Furthermore, the bill ensures private, unmonitored communication opportunities with attorneys and certain government officials upon arrival in custody.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House that the Department of Agriculture should utilize its existing contingency funds and interchange authority to ensure the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) remains fully funded. The bill specifically urges the administration to immediately use these resources to finance SNAP operations, particularly during potential government funding lapses. This action is deemed crucial to support millions of vulnerable Americans, including children, seniors, and veterans, who rely on these benefits.

The Fight Illicit Pill Presses Act amends the Controlled Substances Act to regulate equipment used in illicit drug manufacturing. This legislation requires manufacturers and distributors of tableting and encapsulating machines, and their critical parts, to apply permanent serial numbers to these items. The bill also prohibits the removal or alteration of these required serial numbers.

The Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2025 establishes new federal requirements for tracking the transfer of highly pathogenic biological agents by requiring distributors to maintain detailed sales logs. It also mandates a comprehensive, ongoing evaluation of all high-containment laboratories (BSL-3 and above) to assess national biosafety and biosecurity readiness. The bill further directs the creation of a centralized team to coordinate oversight and provide resources to state and local agencies regarding lab safety. Finally, it requires a study on establishing a national database of these high-containment facilities.

This resolution officially congratulates the Las Vegas Aces on winning the 2025 Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) Finals. It celebrates their dominant performance, including sweeping the Phoenix Mercury, and recognizes the contributions of the players and organization leadership. The bill also highlights the team's record-setting regular season and Aja Wilson's historic MVP win.

This bill mandates that the House of Representatives must convene daily during a government shutdown, limiting their ability to adjourn. It requires recorded quorum calls on session days, imposing escalating fines on members who fail to check in electronically for two consecutive days. These fines must be paid by the member personally, with procedures established for appeals and automatic salary deduction for non-payment.

This resolution strongly condemns the brutal October 7th attacks by Hamas, demanding the immediate and unconditional surrender of the terrorist group and the release of all hostages, including Americans. It reaffirms Israel's right to self-defense while urging international action against Hamas and condemning the global surge in antisemitism. The measure serves as a formal statement of U.S. policy and support following the attacks.