Legislative Activity

The Charlie Kirk Congressional Gold Medal Act authorizes the posthumous award of the Congressional Gold Medal to Charles "Charlie" Kirk in recognition of his life, service, and dedication to the United States. The bill honors his legacy as the founder of Turning Point USA and his commitment to promoting traditional American values, faith, and civil discourse.

The Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2025 aims to expand healthcare access by establishing Medicare coverage for genetic counseling services starting in 2027. This legislation defines qualified genetic counselors and sets specific payment rules for these covered services under Medicare. The bill ensures that Medicare beneficiaries can receive essential genetic counseling from licensed or certified professionals.

This bill proposes amending the House Rules to increase the threshold required for disciplinary action against a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner. Specifically, it mandates that a supermajority of at least 60% of votes cast must support any resolution for censure, disapproval, or removal from committee membership. This change establishes a higher bar for imposing these specific forms of House discipline.

This act grants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) exclusive authority to approve or deny applications for natural gas and LNG export/import facilities, mandating that such actions be considered consistent with the public interest. The legislation clarifies that it does not limit the President's existing authority to impose sanctions through trade restrictions.

The Find It Early Act mandates that certain individuals at increased risk for breast cancer receive additional, recommended screenings with no out-of-pocket costs. This coverage requirement applies across private health plans, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. These provisions are set to take effect starting January 1, 2026.

The Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act aims to expand access to crucial preventative care by mandating that Medicaid and Medicare cover annual lung cancer screenings without cost-sharing or prior authorization for eligible individuals. The bill also expands Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation services to all beneficiaries and prohibits private health insurance plans from imposing prior authorization for recommended screenings. Finally, it authorizes funding for a national education campaign and requires a report on lung cancer screening demographics.

The Bipartisan Healthcare Optimization, Protection, and Extension (HOPE) Act extends enhanced premium tax credits for health insurance through 2027, making coverage more affordable for eligible individuals. The bill also establishes significant new guardrails and penalties to prevent fraud in health insurance enrollment through the Exchanges. Finally, it extends the annual open enrollment period for the 2026 plan year.

The Good Samaritan Menstrual Products Act provides liability protections for individuals, manufacturers, and nonprofit organizations that donate or distribute menstrual products in good faith to those in need. This protection covers the nature, age, or condition of apparently usable donated products. However, these protections do not apply in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct.

The ROTOR Act aims to enhance aviation safety and transparency, primarily by narrowing exceptions for disabling ADS-B tracking on government aircraft and mandating that aircraft equipped with ADS-B Out must also install ADS-B In technology. The bill further requires the FAA to conduct comprehensive safety reviews of military and civilian operations in complex airspace, such as around Reagan National Airport. Finally, it mandates formal agreements for the FAA and the Department of the Army to share critical aviation safety data.

This Act prohibits foreign states and sovereign wealth funds from funding U.S. civil litigation where they are not a party. It mandates strict disclosure requirements for any foreign third-party litigation funding in federal cases. Failure to comply can result in the dismissal of the case and other sanctions. The Attorney General must also report annually to Congress on the use of such foreign funding.

The Unlocking Affordable Housing Act modifies federal transportation loan programs, specifically TIFIA and RRIF, to create flexible creditworthiness standards for projects that incorporate residential or mixed-use development. This change aims to encourage the inclusion of housing in transportation infrastructure projects by aligning credit review with standards used by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Secretary of Transportation is required to establish these new, tailored credit rules within 180 days of enactment.

The HEAR Act of 2025 aims to significantly expand Medicare benefits by establishing coverage for comprehensive hearing rehabilitation services. This legislation specifically amends the Social Security Act to include hearing aids as covered durable medical equipment and mandates coverage for necessary aural rehabilitation services. The goal is to ensure eligible Medicare beneficiaries receive necessary audiological assessments, appropriate hearing aids, and follow-up rehabilitation care.

This Act requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a comprehensive border threat assessment on the criminal organization Tren de Aragua. Following this assessment, the Secretary must submit a strategic plan detailing how to counter the identified threats along the nation's borders. The legislation aims to enhance security by focusing federal efforts against this specific transnational criminal organization.

The PEARL Act establishes a three-year pilot program within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to enhance its Support Canine Program. This initiative requires CBP to adopt dogs from local animal shelters and train them to serve as support dogs.

The National Strategy for School Security Act of 2025 mandates the creation of a comprehensive national strategy to secure K-12 schools from terrorism threats. This strategy, developed by the Secretary of Homeland Security in collaboration with the Secretary of Education, must detail all federal security programs, identify vulnerabilities, and outline goals for improvement. The strategy must be submitted to Congress within one year and updated annually through 2033.

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.

This bill, the "SEC Data Protection Act," mandates that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) establish comprehensive data protection policies for sensitive, nonpublic information received from investment advisers. The SEC must adopt these rules within one year, ensuring the safeguarding and restricted access of proprietary data. This legislation aims to protect sensitive information collected by the Commission during its oversight of investment advisers.

This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program creating partnerships between military installations and qualified basic needs banks. The goal of this program is to provide essential diapers and diapering supplies to military families in need. The Secretary must also seek collaboration with the National Diaper Bank Network for technical assistance and program evaluation.

The Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act aims to address the critical shortage and high turnover among Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The bill mandates that the Office of Management and Budget review and revise the Standard Occupational Classification system to establish a distinct code for DSPs. This change will allow for more accurate labor market data collection to better support these essential workers. The Act does not authorize any new funding.