Legislative Activity

The Disaster Relief Transparency Act requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to report to Congress on the allocation methods of Community Development Block Grant disaster recovery and mitigation funds. This report will detail how funds are distributed to States, Tribes, Territories, and local governments, explain variations in allocations, and recommend improvements for consistency and timeliness. The initial report, covering fiscal years 2024 and 2025, is due within 90 days of the Act's enactment, with subsequent annual reports due by the end of each fiscal year starting in 2026.

The Mobile Mammography Promotion Act of 2025 allows refunds of federal motor fuel excise taxes for fuel used in mobile mammography vehicles. It amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary to pay the ultimate purchaser an amount equal to the aggregate tax imposed on fuel used in vehicles designed exclusively for mobile mammography services. The act also exempts liquids sold for use in these vehicles from retail tax. These changes aim to reduce the operational costs of mobile mammography services, thereby promoting increased access to breast cancer screenings.

The "Radar Gap Elimination Act" aims to modernize the nation's weather radar network by establishing the Radar Next Program. This program, led by the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, will develop a plan to replace the existing Next Generation Weather Radar system with the goal of improving weather radar coverage, performance, and accuracy across the U.S. and its territories by 2040. The program will also explore partnerships and innovative technologies to fill weather data gaps, especially in underserved areas, and enhance the detection of significant precipitation and severe weather events.

The "Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act" directs the Attorney General to produce a series of reports analyzing attacks against law enforcement officers, unreported aggression towards officers, and the mental health and wellness of officers. These reports will include data collection and recommendations for improving training programs, protective gear, and mental health resources for law enforcement. The goal is to provide federal resources to law enforcement and deter attacks against officers. The Attorney General will consult with various stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies and relevant organizations, to develop these reports.

This bill amends the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to designate a portion of United States Route 74 in North Carolina as a high-priority corridor, paving the way for its future designation as an interstate highway. The specific section of Route 74 affected runs from Columbus, North Carolina, to Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The bill also updates references to high-priority corridors within the Act.