Legislative Activity

This bill amends Medicaid to mandate coverage for assisted living services starting in 2027 for eligible individuals, ensuring costs do not exceed current nursing facility rates. Additionally, it updates the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit criteria to prioritize housing projects that facilitate these non-institutional long-term care options. The goal is to expand access to assisted living while incentivizing cost-effective, community-based care.

The Foster Youth Workforce Opportunity Act aims to significantly expand educational and workforce training opportunities for youth who have experienced foster care. This bill amends the Chafee Foster Care Program to lower the eligibility age, extend participation for remedial education, and broaden the allowable uses of program funds for higher education, vocational training, apprenticeships, and GED attainment. These changes are designed to better support young adults transitioning out of the foster care system.

The ADVERSARIES Act modifies existing export control laws to enhance national security by strengthening restrictions on sensitive exports and research. Specifically, it expands the definition of "foreign person" under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to explicitly include various entities connected to China, such as military companies and those on the Entity List. This change aims to better control the transfer of critical technology to strategic adversaries.

This bill designates April as Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month to renew the national commitment to reducing the burden of cancer. It aims to address gaps in screening access and promote preventive actions across all populations. The legislation encourages federal investment in early detection programs and supports advancements in lifesaving cancer innovation.

The Clawing back Lapsed Obligations from State Emergency programs (CLOSE) Act terminates three federal pandemic unemployment insurance programs established under the CARES Act. This legislation rescinds all remaining unspent federal funds associated with Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation, and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation 30 days after enactment. The bill effectively ends these emergency benefit programs and reclaims the unused appropriations.

The Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act aims to provide greater financial relief to individuals who suffer theft losses due to fraud. This bill repeals current limitations on deducting personal casualty losses and establishes special rules for fraud-related theft, allowing taxpayers to claim losses in the year they occur. Furthermore, it permits penalty-free early withdrawals from retirement accounts to cover these specific losses.

The FULL HOUSE Act aims to reinstate a specific rule for deducting gambling losses under the Internal Revenue Code. This change limits the deduction of wagering losses to the exact amount of a taxpayer's gambling winnings, preventing deductions for net losses. This provision is set to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

The Trusted Importer and Competitive Manufacturing Act of 2025 establishes a program allowing certified importers to receive reduced or waived tariffs on approved articles. This certification requires meeting strict criteria related to compliance, supply chain security, and promoting U.S. manufacturing competitiveness. The President will use this authority to strengthen the U.S. economy, though certain existing tariffs remain unaffected.

The IMPACT Act of 2025 aims to improve healthcare affordability and access for Americans. This legislation expands eligibility for catastrophic health plans to include individuals of any age who do not qualify for premium tax credits or cost-sharing reductions. By offering this lower-premium option, the Act seeks to stabilize insurance markets and reduce financial barriers to essential medical services.

The ACCESS Act establishes the Affordable Care Economic Stability and Small Business Act, aiming to provide more efficient and affordable healthcare options. This bill specifically focuses on regulating and enhancing short-term limited duration health insurance plans. It defines these plans, extends guaranteed renewability protections to them, and allows individuals to opt out of guaranteed renewability at the time of application.

The American Workforce Act establishes a new Division within the Commerce Department to administer a program offering paid, on-the-job training contracts between employers and prospective trainees. This program provides employers with education subsidies and hiring bonuses for training U.S. citizens who lack a bachelor's degree for high-wage jobs. The Act mandates rigorous reporting, compliance checks, and sets an automatic sunset date for the program after ten years, contingent upon evaluation reports to Congress.

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 Gold Star Families. The bill essentially establishes a National Day of Remembrance to ensure their faithful service in the fight for liberty is never forgotten.

This resolution formally recognizes the 20th anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and celebrates its foundational role in strengthening U.S. energy security and supporting rural economies. It highlights the RFS's success in driving domestic fuel innovation, creating jobs, and improving environmental performance. The measure affirms the ongoing importance of the RFS in achieving national energy, economic, and environmental goals.

The Homes for Heroes Act aims to enhance housing benefits for eligible veterans. This bill increases the maximum loan amount the VA will guarantee for certain veterans' home loans. Additionally, it updates the fee structure for veterans refinancing existing VA-guaranteed loans, often resulting in lower or unchanged fees for disabled veterans.

The NEPTUNE Act authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to procure up to two new ships specifically designed for laying and repairing submarine telecommunications cables. Furthermore, this legislation prohibits the retirement of the existing cable ship, USNS Zeus, until a fully capable replacement vessel is officially in the Navy's active inventory. This ensures the continuous protection and maintenance of vital undersea networks.

The Time is Money Act lowers the threshold for what qualifies as a "significantly delayed or changed flight" by the Department of Transportation. This bill reduces the threshold for domestic flights from three hours to two hours, and for international flights from six hours to five hours. These changes aim to provide travelers with quicker access to remedies for significant disruptions.

The Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to significantly upgrade its capabilities by integrating advanced computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning into its weather and climate modeling. This legislation mandates the creation of Centers of Excellence and a comprehensive 10-year strategic plan to ensure NOAA has the necessary high-performance computing infrastructure for faster and more accurate forecasting of hazardous weather events. The bill also requires collaboration with the Department of Energy and regular reporting to Congress on progress and future needs.

The Harvest to Hue Act aims to strengthen the U.S. food supply by supporting American farmers in producing ingredients for natural food color additives. This legislation directs the Secretary of Agriculture to enhance domestic capacity through targeted research and improved coordination among farmers, federal agencies, and food companies. Ultimately, the bill seeks to create new markets for U.S. agriculture by ensuring a reliable, homegrown source for natural food colors.

The Safeguarding U.S. Supply Chains Act restricts eligibility for the advanced manufacturing production tax credit. Specifically, companies cannot claim the credit for components produced by designated "foreign entities of concern." Furthermore, battery component credits are disallowed if the underlying technology was sourced from these restricted entities.

The IMPACT Act establishes a new research and development program to make U.S. cement, concrete, and asphalt production cleaner, more competitive, and less polluting. This initiative mandates the creation of a five-year strategic plan focusing on carbon capture, alternative fuels, and material efficiency. The program will also support real-world demonstration projects and provide technical assistance to help bring these advanced, low-emissions technologies to market.