Legislative Activity

The CHOICE Act establishes a new framework for employer-funded health reimbursement arrangements that integrate with individual health insurance coverage. This allows employers to offer tax-advantaged contributions to employees who purchase their own health plans. Furthermore, the bill introduces a new two-year, monthly tax credit for eligible small employers who offer these arrangements. Finally, it permits employees participating in these arrangements to use pre-tax dollars from a cafeteria plan to pay for their individual market coverage.

The Safe Step Act establishes mandatory exception processes for group health plans and insurance issuers that utilize step therapy protocols for prescription drugs. This ensures patients and doctors have a clear, timely pathway to request coverage for medically necessary alternatives when required initial treatments are inappropriate or ineffective. Plans must provide rapid decisions for urgent requests and adhere to specific reporting requirements detailing exception outcomes.

The Stop CMV Act of 2025 establishes a framework for voluntary newborn screening for congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) across the United States. It tasks states with developing testing procedures, while authorizing federal funding through HRSA grants to support implementation and CDC grants for data collection and education. The bill also directs the NIH to expand research into CMV screening, prevention, and treatment.

This Act establishes a six-year pilot program for eligible hospitals to provide medically tailored, home-delivered meals and nutrition therapy to certain high-risk Medicare patients upon discharge. The program aims to evaluate whether these specialized meals reduce hospital readmissions and improve patient health outcomes. Participating hospitals must screen patients, arrange for daily meals meeting specific nutritional needs, and report data to the Secretary of HHS. Funding for the meals will be offset by reducing payments to other hospitals to ensure the program is budget-neutral.

This joint resolution formally honors the thirteen U.S. service members who were killed in the August 26, 2021, bombing at Abbey Gate during the withdrawal from Afghanistan. It recognizes their ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation and expresses deep gratitude to their families. The resolution also designates a National Day of Remembrance to ensure their faithful service is never forgotten.

This resolution formally condemns the assassination of Charlie Kirk and honors his life and legacy as a devoted husband, father, and founder of Turning Point USA. It recognizes his commitment to encouraging civil discourse on college campuses across the nation. The Senate also extends its deepest sympathies to his surviving family.

The Commissary Healthy Options and servicemember Welfare (CHOW) Act establishes a pilot program to provide monthly coupons to junior enlisted members for purchasing food at military commissaries. This test program will run for one year at two selected installations to assess its effectiveness in promoting access to healthy, affordable food options. Following the pilot, the Secretary of Defense must report to Congress on usage, member feedback, and the program's impact on food security and dining facility use.

The Resilient Tire Supply and Jobs Act establishes a temporary tax credit for businesses purchasing eligible tires retreaded within the United States. It also mandates that federal agencies prioritize purchasing retreaded tires when available through the GSA schedule for their vehicle fleets. This legislation aims to bolster domestic manufacturing and promote the use of retreaded tires.

The Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act aims to address healthcare staffing shortages by recapturing unused employment-based immigrant visas from previous years. These recaptured visas are specifically reserved for professional nurses (25,000) and physicians (15,000) to expedite their entry into the U.S. The bill also mandates premium processing for these petitions without imposing extra fees and includes worker protection attestations to prevent displacement of U.S. workers.

The RESULTS Act of 2025 aims to significantly improve the accuracy of Medicare payment rates for common clinical diagnostic laboratory tests. It mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) contract with an independent, certified entity to collect payment data from a massive, nationwide private insurance claims database. This shift ensures payment rates are based on comprehensive, validated external data rather than relying solely on self-reported information. If this external data is unavailable, default inflation-adjusted rates will apply until accurate data collection resumes.

The Beautifying Federal Civic Architecture Act of 2025 establishes a national policy favoring traditional and classical architectural styles for new federal public buildings to ensure they are inspiring and command public respect. The Act mandates that the GSA prioritize these preferred styles, especially in Washington D.C., and requires significant community input in the design process. Furthermore, it sets up new GSA requirements, including specialized training and the creation of a Senior Advisor role, to enforce these architectural standards.

This resolution formally honors the life and service of Kansas City, Kansas Police Officer Hunter Simoncic, who tragically died in the line of duty. It recognizes his dedication to his community, including his volunteer work, and details the circumstances of his sacrifice. The Senate extends condolences to his family and calls for support for the families of officers who die serving their communities.

The Empower Parents to Protect their Kids Act of 2025 aims to ensure that schools receiving federal funding cannot affirm a student's gender identity that differs from their biological sex without explicit parental consent. This bill mandates that school employees must not conceal information from parents regarding a student's gender transition discussions or social changes. Any school violating these requirements faces civil lawsuits from affected parents or the Attorney General, with the potential for financial penalties and court-ordered relief.

The Protecting Regular Order for Veterans Act of 2025 mandates quarterly budget briefings for Congress by the VA Secretary and places new restrictions on critical skills bonuses for senior executives. Additionally, the bill establishes a new Veterans Experience Office, reporting directly to the Secretary, tasked with improving beneficiary satisfaction and reporting on customer feedback data to Congress. This new office will sunset on September 30, 2028, following a review by the Comptroller General.

This resolution solemnly marks the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump. It condemns the multiple attempts against his life and other political officials, while honoring the victims and first responders involved in the July 2024 shooting. The measure further calls for an end to the incitement of political violence that threatens the democratic process.

This bill prohibits non-U.S. citizens from voting in any election within the District of Columbia. It also repeals the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, effectively undoing that prior legislation. The measure ensures that only citizens can participate in D.C. local elections and ballot initiatives.

The Warehouse Worker Protection Act establishes new federal standards to safeguard warehouse employees from excessive performance quotas and unsafe working conditions. It creates a dedicated office within the Department of Labor to enforce transparency requirements regarding quotas and mandates new OSHA standards to prevent musculoskeletal injuries. Furthermore, the bill strengthens labor protections by clarifying when performance targets unlawfully interfere with workers' rights to organize.

This bill aims to strengthen efforts to prevent maternal deaths by reauthorizing support for State-based Maternal Mortality Review Committees. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to regularly disseminate proven best practices for maternal mortality prevention to hospitals and professional societies. Furthermore, the legislation increases federal funding dedicated to these crucial prevention initiatives.

The Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act extends crucial federal programs aimed at combating vector-borne diseases like those carried by ticks. This legislation reauthorizes funding and support for national strategies, regional centers, and local health departments through 2030. It also updates the composition of the advisory group overseeing the national strategy.

The Fair Billing Act mandates that off-campus hospital outpatient departments must obtain a unique identification number to receive Medicare payment starting in 2026. Providers must also attest to the Secretary that these off-campus departments comply with all relevant regulations. This ensures proper identification and compliance verification for services provided away from the main hospital campus.