Legislative Activity

This resolution supports the designation of April 2026 as the "Month of the Military Child." It recognizes the more than 1.6 million children connected to the military across the United States. The bill encourages the public to observe this month with appropriate activities to honor the commitment, struggles, and support provided by military children.

The Preventing Youth Homelessness Demonstration Act of 2026 establishes federal grant programs to help communities identify, support, and provide services to youth and young adults aged 12 to 26 who are at risk of homelessness. By funding both local prevention strategies and capacity-building assessments, the Act aims to improve cross-system collaboration and deliver trauma-informed interventions. These initiatives prioritize the inclusion of youth with lived experience to ensure effective, data-driven solutions for preventing homelessness.

This joint resolution seeks to overturn the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection’s decision to withdraw "Bulletin 2022-01," which established medical debt collection and consumer reporting requirements under the No Surprises Act. By disapproving this withdrawal, the resolution aims to nullify the agency's action and restore the original regulatory framework.

The Purple Heart Veterans Education Act of 2025 allows veterans awarded the Purple Heart after September 11, 2001, to transfer their unused Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to eligible family members. It defines eligible dependents, sets conditions for benefit use, and allows veterans to modify or revoke transfers. The bill also addresses scenarios involving the death of the veteran and sets age limits for child transferees, ensuring dependents receive the same educational assistance as the veteran.

The Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to ensure home care workers receive essential minimum wage and overtime protections. By narrowing existing exemptions, the bill clarifies that these labor standards apply to professional caregivers, distinguishing them from casual, non-professional babysitting services.

This resolution congratulates the Seattle Seahawks on their victory in Super Bowl LX, where they defeated the New England Patriots. It celebrates the team's historic season, highlighting key player achievements and the leadership that led to their second championship. The resolution also recognizes the dedication of the team's staff and the unwavering support of their fans, the "12s."

The **BE HEARD in the Workplace Act** comprehensively strengthens federal workplace protections by requiring new anti-discrimination policies, expanding legal rights for employees, and phasing out the tipped minimum wage. It aims to prevent harassment through mandated training, broadens protections to nearly all workers, and restricts employers' use of secrecy agreements. The Act also establishes grants to increase access to legal aid and worker advocacy nationwide.

This resolution officially designates the week of February 2 through 6, 2026, as "National School Counseling Week." It recognizes the vital role school counselors play in supporting students' academic, social-emotional, and career development. The measure aims to increase public awareness of the essential services school counselors provide despite often facing high student-to-counselor ratios.

The Seniors Deserve SMARTER Care Act of 2025 aims to protect Medicare beneficiaries by prohibiting the implementation of the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) model. This legislation prevents the Department of Health and Human Services from introducing the WISeR model or any substantially similar payment and service delivery system under Medicare.

This Act provides continuing funding for the federal government through Fiscal Year 2026, ensuring all agencies can operate while also extending numerous existing programs for one month into October 2025. It includes specific provisions for the Department of Defense, the Judiciary, and various health and veterans' services, while also making permanent enhancements to Affordable Care Act subsidies. Overall, the legislation maintains the operational status quo for most government functions while addressing specific budgetary and administrative deadlines.

The Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025 requires colleges receiving federal aid to update their campus safety reports with comprehensive anti-harassment policies that specifically address technology-facilitated harassment. This legislation also establishes a competitive grant program to fund campus initiatives focused on harassment prevention, counseling, and training. Crucially, the Act supplements existing civil rights laws without overriding any current student protections or legal remedies.

The Veteran Families Health Services Act of 2025 expands reproductive and fertility preservation assistance for active-duty service members and provides comprehensive fertility treatment and adoption support for eligible veterans through the VA. This bill mandates coverage for fertility services, including IVF, regardless of marital status or sexual orientation, for both current service members and veterans. It also requires proactive measures, such as pre-deployment material preservation for service members and seamless care coordination between the DoD and VA.

This bill establishes the Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act to direct the VA and DoD to create a comprehensive research program on menopause and mid-life health for servicewomen and veterans. The legislation mandates an evaluation of current research, identifies knowledge gaps—especially concerning military service exposures—and requires the submission of strategic plans to Congress. Ultimately, this Act aims to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and healthcare delivery for menopause-related conditions affecting women who serve or have served.

The Sound Insulation Treatment Repair and Replacement Program Act establishes a pilot program allowing the FAA to temporarily waive certain federal rules for airports seeking federal funds to repair or replace aging soundproofing in nearby homes. This assistance is specifically targeted at properties where previous federal soundproofing has failed, caused structural damage, or used low-quality materials. To qualify, airports must demonstrate that local funds were already being used for noise reduction and that the homes meet strict noise level and damage criteria.

The Child Care for Working Families Act establishes comprehensive federal programs to guarantee access to high-quality, affordable child care for young children of working families. It mandates significant investments to stabilize the child care workforce by requiring higher provider pay and sets strict caps on costs for parents based on income. Additionally, the bill creates a framework for universal, free preschool for three- and four-year-olds and extends service hours and raises compensation for Head Start staff.

The Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act designates over 126,000 acres of the Olympic National Forest as new wilderness areas. It also adds numerous river segments in Washington State to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, protecting them from development like dams. The bill ensures that existing private rights and treaty rights of Indian Tribes are fully preserved. Overall, this legislation significantly expands federal conservation protections across the Olympic Peninsula.

The Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act of 2025 establishes new federal standards for training programs for local school food service personnel. This bill mandates that required training must occur during paid work hours and be provided at no cost to the employee. It also ensures that staff are fairly compensated, including overtime, for any training conducted outside of regular hours, and prohibits retaliation against employees who cannot attend.

The Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2025 bans the practice of paid conversion therapy aimed at changing an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, deeming it ineffective and harmful. This Act treats the provision or advertisement of such therapy as an unfair or deceptive business practice under the FTC Act. Enforcement authority is granted to the Federal Trade Commission, the U.S. Attorney General, and State Attorneys General. The law includes a severability clause ensuring that the invalidation of one provision does not void the entire Act.

The Stop Child Hunger Act of 2025 expands the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) for Children program to cover periods when schools are closed for five or more consecutive weekdays. This ensures children receive benefits equivalent to free breakfast, lunch, and a snack for every day of the closure. The bill also establishes a phased reduction in federal administrative cost coverage for states, starting at 100% in FY 2026, and provides initial grant funding to help states update their data systems for implementation.

The Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act aims to streamline ecosystem restoration projects by waiving fees for related Flood Insurance Rate Map changes. It provides communities with specific flexibility for projects within regulatory floodways, provided strict elevation and impact criteria are met. Furthermore, the bill mandates FEMA to issue new guidance on implementing these changes within 180 days.