Legislative Activity

The SBIR/STTR Oversight Act enhances congressional oversight by updating annual reporting requirements for federal agencies regarding their Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. It mandates a comprehensive Comptroller General report reviewing program diversification and commercialization success, and extends the required report on award timeliness from every three years to every eleven years. Finally, the Act establishes a pilot program at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to accelerate the disbursement of SBIR/STTR award funds.

The Appalachian Communities Health Equity (ACHE) Act of 2025 addresses health concerns linked to mountaintop removal coal mining by immediately halting new federal permits for these operations. The bill mandates a comprehensive health study led by the NIEHS to investigate potential risks to nearby communities. Furthermore, it requires enhanced, publicly accessible pollution monitoring at active sites until the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines the practice poses no health risk.

The Supporting Premature Infant Nutrition Act of 2025 mandates that human milk fortifier, a specialized nutritional product for very young infants, must be covered without cost-sharing by Medicaid, CHIP, and most private health insurance plans starting in 2026. This coverage is required for infants born prematurely or those with specific medical needs where the fortifier is deemed medically necessary. The goal is to ensure vulnerable infants have access to essential nutrition without imposing financial burdens on families.

The Cutting Copays Act aims to significantly reduce out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for low-income individuals enrolled in Medicare Part D. This legislation lowers current copayments for these beneficiaries and establishes a $0 copay for generic drugs starting in plan year 2026. The bill adjusts cost-sharing reductions to ensure greater affordability for essential medications.

The Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025 requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to submit a comprehensive report to Congress detailing the specific challenges faced by entrepreneurs with disabilities. This report must analyze current SBA resources, outreach efforts, and identify gaps in support for this community. Ultimately, the Act aims to uncover necessary improvements and suggest legislative actions to better support disabled business owners.

This bill establishes the Commission on Exploring the Creation of a Sovereign Wealth Fund of the United States. This commission, composed of Federal Reserve, Treasury, SEC, Commerce officials, and outside experts, will conduct a comprehensive study on establishing a U.S. sovereign wealth fund. Their investigation will cover potential funding sources, investment strategies, governance, and the economic impacts of such a fund. The commission must deliver a final report with legislative recommendations to Congress within two years of its first meeting.

This resolution commemorates the victims and expresses solidarity with those impacted by the tragic shootings that occurred in Louisville, Kentucky, in April 2023. It specifically honors the lives lost at the Old National Bank building, near Jefferson Community and Technical College, and in Chickasaw Park. Furthermore, the House of Representatives reaffirms its commitment to supporting all victims of gun violence nationwide.

This bill, the Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act, aims to improve attorney retention at the Board of Veterans' Appeals. It specifically allows non-supervisory attorneys at the Board to be promoted up to the GS-15 pay grade. This change is intended to enhance career opportunities for these essential legal professionals.