Legislative Activity

The PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2025 prohibits federal agencies from purchasing items like nonstick cookware, furniture, and carpets treated with PFAS, PFOA, or PFOS. The Act prioritizes the procurement of items that do not contain PFAS. This law applies to contracts entered into 6 months after the enactment of the Act.

The "Gabriel Rosenberg Dyspraxia/DCD Coverage Act" mandates a comprehensive study by the Comptroller General to assess insurance coverage for dyspraxia/developmental coordination disorder (DCD) across group health plans, individual health insurance, and federal healthcare programs. This study will investigate the extent of coverage, barriers to access, and compliance with existing laws, as well as provide recommendations for improving coverage and addressing potential gaps in care. The ultimate goal is to ensure individuals with dyspraxia/DCD receive adequate and consistent healthcare coverage throughout their lives.

The "Remote Access Security Act" amends the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to regulate remote access to items under U.S. jurisdiction by foreign persons. This bill expands export control regulations to include remote access, defining it as access to controlled items by a foreign person via network connection from a different physical location. It broadens the scope of activities, documents, and enforcement measures related to export control to include remote access, aiming to protect national security and foreign policy interests.

The Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025 aims to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and countering its support for terrorism by imposing sanctions on those involved in Iran's energy sector and those who provide financial support for its destabilizing activities. It mandates sanctions on foreign entities involved in processing, exporting, or selling Iranian oil, gas, and petrochemicals, while also establishing an interagency working group to coordinate and enforce these sanctions. The Act also amends existing legislation to require the identification of individuals involved in sanctionable activities or sanctions evasion related to Iranian oil and gas sales.

The Paula Bohovesky and Joan D’Alessandro Act amends title 18 of the United States Code, allowing the possibility of a death sentence or life imprisonment for individuals convicted of sexual offenses against victims under the age of 18.

The "Home Run for Kids Act" introduces a tax credit for expenses related to sports equipment for dependents under 19 participating in organized sports. This credit is capped at $200 per taxpayer and phases out for those with higher incomes, starting at $150,000 and fully disappearing at $215,000 of modified adjusted gross income. It aims to alleviate the financial burden on families associated with youth sports. The act goes into effect for taxable years after December 31, 2023.

The "One Vote One Choice Act" prohibits states from using ranked-choice voting in federal elections. This means voters will not be allowed to rank candidates by preference in these elections. The bill also amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to align with this prohibition, ensuring consistent election procedures. This change will be effective for all federal elections held after the bill is enacted.

The "District of Columbia One Vote One Choice Act" prohibits the District of Columbia from using ranked-choice voting in any of its elections, including those for federal offices, local positions, and ballot initiatives or referendums. It also amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to reflect this change.

The "Stop Antisemitism on College Campuses Act" amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit colleges and universities from supporting events promoting antisemitism. Antisemitism is defined using the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's working definition. This bill aims to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for Jewish students on college campuses by preventing the authorization, facilitation, funding, or support of antisemitic events.

The Service-Connected Suicide Compensation Act directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to automatically provide dependency and indemnity compensation to the surviving family of a veteran with a service-connected mental disorder who dies by suicide.

The "Affordable Loans for Students Act" sets the interest rate for existing eligible federal student loans to 2.0 percent, either through modification or refinancing, and sets the interest rate for new federal student loans disbursed after the bill's enactment to 2.0 percent. The bill requires the Secretary of Education to establish a program to modify existing federal student loans held by the Secretary to a 2.0 percent interest rate and refinance other eligible federal student loans into Federal Direct Consolidation Loans at a 2.0 percent interest rate, without automatically extending the repayment period. It also mandates an annual report to Congress detailing the number of borrowers affected and their repayment status.

The James Earl Jones Congressional Gold Medal Act directs the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to James Earl Jones, honoring his contributions to the United States and his work promoting inclusion in film and theatre. The Secretary of the Treasury will create the gold medal, and bronze duplicates will be made available for sale to the public.

The IVF Access and Affordability Act introduces a tax credit to help individuals and couples offset the costs of assisted reproductive technology (ART) expenses, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). The credit can cover up to $20,000 in ART expenses, or $40,000 for joint filers if both individuals incur expenses, but is reduced for those with higher incomes, phasing out completely for individuals earning over $300,000 and joint filers earning over $600,000. This credit aims to make fertility treatments more accessible by reducing the financial burden on eligible families. The credit is effective for taxable years beginning after the date the bill is enacted.

The PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act of 2025 aims to hold the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Palestinian Authority (PA) accountable for providing payments to terrorists and their families by mandating the President to impose sanctions on foreign individuals, entities, and financial institutions involved in facilitating these payments. These sanctions include blocking property, visa restrictions, and prohibiting U.S. bank accounts for foreign financial institutions. The Act will be terminated once the Secretary of State certifies that the PLO and PA have ceased these payments.

The American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act amends the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to increase funding for victims of state-sponsored terrorism by redirecting forfeited assets and penalties into the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund. It mandates specific deposit timelines for forfeited funds, requires annual pro rata payments to eligible claimants beginning in 2026, and enhances transparency through detailed annual reports on fund activity. The Act also allows for the use of Department of Justice personnel to aid in the administration of the fund and ensures a supplemental payment to those already approved for fifth-round payments.

The "Doctors in our Borders Act" aims to increase the availability of medical care in underserved areas by raising the number of Conrad 30 waivers from 30 to 100 per state. These waivers allow international medical graduates to remain in the United States after completing their residency, provided they work in underserved communities. This expansion seeks to bring more doctors to areas with limited access to healthcare.

The "Endowment Accountability Act" increases the excise tax on private college and university investment income from 1.4 percent to 10 percent. It also lowers the asset-per-student threshold for defining applicable educational institutions from $500,000 to $200,000. This change is set to take effect for taxable years starting after the Act's enactment.

The Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025 requires the Department of Education to consider the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism when evaluating discrimination complaints under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, concerning race, color, and national origin. This aims to address rising antisemitism in educational settings. The Act clarifies that it does not expand the Department of Education's authority, change existing discrimination standards, reduce existing rights, or infringe upon First Amendment rights.

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 86 Main Street in Haverstraw, New York as the "Paul Piperato Post Office Building." It mandates that any reference to this facility in U.S. documents or records will now refer to it by this new name.

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 298 Route 292 in Holmes, New York, as the "Sheriff Adrian 'Butch' Anderson Post Office Building." It also mandates that all references to this facility in any legal or official documents will reflect this new designation.