Legislative Activity

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 216 Cumberland Street in Rochester, New York, as the "Minister Franklin Florence Memorial Post Office". It ensures that all references to this facility in any legal or official documents of the United States will now reflect this new designation.

The Pell Grant Flexibility Act amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ease Pell Grant calculations for students with disabilities. It ensures that eligible students with disabilities taking at least 5 credits, which is considered a reduced but appropriate course load by their institution, receive Pell Grants as if they were full-time students. This adjustment aims to provide more equitable access to financial aid for students with disabilities pursuing higher education.

The "SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2025" reauthorizes and amends the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) to broaden its services, enhance support activities, and reduce disparities in cancer rates. It emphasizes prevention, detection, and control of breast and cervical cancer, ensuring alignment with evidence-based recommendations. The Act authorizes $235 million annually from 2026 through 2030 and requires a GAO study to assess the program's reach and identify barriers to access. Reporting frequency is adjusted to every 5 years and includes data on the preceding years.

This bill recognizes the significance of Sjögren's disease, a systemic autoimmune condition affecting millions, and supports designating April 2025 as "Sjögren's Awareness Month". It encourages further research, improved diagnosis and treatment, and increased awareness of the disease among healthcare providers and underserved communities. The bill also urges federal agencies to expand research efforts and improve data collection related to Sjögren's disease.

The Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act expands support for family caregivers of veterans by extending medical care coverage and providing employment assistance, including reimbursement for certification fees and access to training and employment resources. It mandates studies on returnship programs and hiring preferences for former caregivers within the VA. Additionally, it requires reports on support for caregivers transitioning out of caregiving roles and the feasibility of establishing retirement plans for them.

The DELIVER Act of 2025 increases the standard mileage rate for delivering meals to elderly, disabled, frail, and at-risk individuals. This adjustment aligns the rate with the standard mileage rate used for business and medical expenses, providing volunteers with increased reimbursement for their services. This change aims to encourage volunteer engagement and support programs that deliver meals to vulnerable populations.

The "Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act" amends existing laws to allow civil actions against individuals who disclose intimate digital depictions without consent, defining key terms and outlining available relief. It also establishes federal offenses for disclosing or threatening to disclose such depictions with harmful intent, setting penalties and protecting interactive computer service providers. This bill aims to protect individuals from the nonconsensual spread of digitally altered intimate images.

This bill designates March 3, 2025, as National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day to raise awareness of this aggressive form of breast cancer that disproportionately affects young and minority women. It recognizes the unique characteristics of triple-negative breast cancer and its significant impact on mortality rates in the United States. The bill aims to emphasize the need for increased research and efforts to combat this disease.

The Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Research and Education Act of 2025 aims to improve outcomes for individuals with triple-negative breast cancer by expanding research, increasing public education, and informing healthcare providers about the disease, particularly its prevalence and risk factors among minority women. The Act directs the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to expand and coordinate research programs, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop and distribute public information, and the Health Resources and Services Administration to inform healthcare providers. It authorizes appropriations for these activities from fiscal years 2026-2031.

The Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act removes a restriction in existing law that prevented Medal of Honor recipients from receiving the Medal of Honor special pension concurrently with other benefits. This change allows recipients to receive both the special pension and other benefits simultaneously.

The "National Museum of Play Recognition Act" officially designates the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum in Rochester, New York, as the National Museum of Play. This recognizes the museum's dedication to exploring the significance of play. The designation does not entail federal funding or inclusion in the National Park System.