Legislative Activity

This joint resolution disapproves and nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule that allowed California to set its own vehicle and engine pollution control standards. The specific rule being targeted is the "Omnibus Low NOX Regulation, Waiver of Preemption." This action effectively blocks California's ability to implement these stricter pollution standards.

The EASE Act requires the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a "Specialty Health Care Services Access Model" that will improve access to specialty health services for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries in rural and underserved areas. This model involves agreements with provider networks that include Federally Qualified Health Centers and rural hospitals to furnish specialty care through digital modalities, coordinating with primary care providers. The selected provider networks must be nonprofit entities with a history of supporting healthcare in underserved communities and the ability to manage and evaluate data. Funds used for this model are subject to specific requirements for programs under the Public Health Service Act.

The "Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act of 2025" amends the Clean Air Act to limit states' ability to set emission standards that restrict the sale or use of new gas-powered vehicles. It clarifies that state standards limiting gas-powered vehicles are subject to federal regulation and requires the EPA to revoke any conflicting waivers granted after January 1, 2022. This bill aims to preserve consumer choice in vehicle purchases by preventing states from effectively banning gas-powered cars.

The "988 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act" aims to protect the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline program from cybersecurity threats by improving coordination, mandating prompt reporting of vulnerabilities and incidents, and clarifying oversight responsibilities. It also requires a study by the Comptroller General to evaluate cybersecurity risks associated with the 988 Lifeline.

The "Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025" amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require molecularly targeted pediatric cancer investigations for certain new and existing drugs. It also extends the priority review voucher program for rare pediatric disease treatments until 2029 and mandates studies on the effectiveness of both initiatives.

This bill enables the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to pursue a specific land claim in Illinois, related to an 1805 treaty, in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, waiving standard time limitations. Filing must occur within one year of the bill's enactment. In exchange for this opportunity, the bill eliminates all other present and future land claims by the Tribe or its members within Illinois.

The "Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act of 2025" establishes a trust account within the Department of Interior and authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to pay \$137.5 million to the Quapaw Nation and individual members, as Claimants, to settle legal claims. It outlines a process for distributing these funds, prioritizing mediation among the Claimants to develop a distribution plan. If mediation fails, the Secretary of the Interior will determine the final allocation of the settlement proceeds based on a set of procedures and deadlines.