Legislative Activity

The UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025 aims to immediately restart U.S. funding for the UN agency assisting Palestinian refugees, which was previously frozen. This bill mandates the cancellation of existing restrictions and requires the Secretary of State to resume aid payments while ensuring accountability based on an independent review. Furthermore, it urges Israel to cooperate with UNRWA investigations to maintain agency neutrality.

The Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act of 2025 seeks to permanently safeguard vast public lands across five Western states by designating new wilderness areas, establishing critical wildlife corridors, and protecting numerous rivers as Wild and Scenic. The bill also mandates extensive ecological restoration in designated recovery zones and establishes rigorous scientific monitoring for the entire region. Furthermore, it explicitly protects existing Tribal rights and ensures that federal water claims remain unaffected by these new conservation mandates.

This resolution formally recognizes the significant heritage, culture, and vital contributions of Latinas throughout U.S. history across all sectors of American life. It celebrates their achievements while acknowledging the ongoing economic and societal disparities they continue to face. The bill calls for continued investment to help break down barriers and ensure Latinas can fully achieve their potential.

The INFANTS Act of 2025 significantly strengthens safety standards for food intended for infants and toddlers up to 24 months old. It mandates that manufacturers implement rigorous, written testing plans to screen for toxic elements like lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium in their products quarterly. Furthermore, the bill grants the Secretary mandatory recall authority for contaminated infant food and requires manufacturers of powdered infant formula to establish environmental monitoring programs to test for pathogens like *Cronobacter* and *Salmonella*.

The Rural Veterinary Workforce Act aims to encourage more veterinarians to serve in underserved rural areas by making participation in certain loan repayment or forgiveness programs more financially appealing. This bill amends the tax code to exclude amounts received through qualifying state or federal veterinary student loan repayment programs from being counted as taxable income. This tax benefit applies to amounts received for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

The Special Government Employees Transparency Act of 2025 establishes a strict 130-day service limit for individuals serving as special Government employees within the executive branch, requiring their reclassification afterward. The bill mandates the creation of a public, searchable database detailing key employment information for these employees, managed by the Office of Personnel Management. Furthermore, it requires the public release of financial disclosure reports filed by these designated employees, with limited exceptions for national defense information.

This resolution of inquiry formally requests the President to transmit all documents in his possession related to the security clearances, vetting, and background checks for Elon Musk and several named members of the United States Department of Government Efficiency Service (DOGE). The House demands these unredacted records within 14 days of the resolution's adoption. This action seeks transparency regarding the clearance process for these specific individuals associated with the DOGE team.

The Healthy Food Access for All Americans Act establishes new tax credits and grant programs to incentivize grocery stores, food banks, and mobile vendors to operate in designated "food deserts." These financial incentives are contingent upon certification proving the provider meets specific operational and location criteria within underserved areas. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Agriculture update its Food Access Research Atlas annually to reflect new food retailers.

The No Hungry Kids in Schools Act establishes a new statewide community eligibility option for schools starting July 1, 2025. This option allows states to ensure all schools receive full federal reimbursement for 100% of meals served by covering any funding gaps with non-federal money. By opting in, states can eliminate the minimum participation threshold and calculate eligibility based on the entire statewide student population.

The COST of Relocations Act mandates that Federal agencies conduct a detailed, OMB-guided cost-benefit analysis before executing any "covered relocation" of jobs. Agencies must submit this analysis to their Inspector General (OIG), who then reviews the methodology and findings before reporting directly to Congress. This process ensures transparency and rigorous economic justification for significant federal job moves.

The American Families United Act grants immigration officials increased discretion to halt removal proceedings or grant immigration benefits for family members of U.S. citizens when separation would cause hardship. This discretion is presumed to be met if the action results in family separation, though certain serious criminal grounds remain disqualifying. The Act also allows individuals to file motions to reopen or reconsider past immigration decisions if the outcome would have been different under these new provisions, subject to a two-year filing deadline.

This resolution supports the designation of March 2025 as Endometriosis Awareness Month to highlight the severe impact of this common, painful condition. It recognizes the urgent need to reduce the long diagnostic delays and significant personal and economic burdens caused by endometriosis. The bill encourages public education, better provider training, and continued commitment to research for improved treatments and a potential cure.

The Food Secure Strikers Act of 2025 aims to clarify and simplify eligibility rules for striking workers seeking Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. This legislation removes outdated restrictions and clarifies the precise conditions under which participation in a labor strike affects a worker's SNAP eligibility. The goal is to streamline the existing law regarding striker access to food assistance.

The Cameras in the Courtroom Act mandates that the Supreme Court must allow television cameras to record all of its open court sessions. The Court can only vote to block coverage for a specific case if a majority of justices agree it would violate due process rights. This legislation aims to increase public access to Supreme Court proceedings.

The Raise the Age Act of 2025 generally prohibits Federal Firearms Licensees from selling certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles or shotguns capable of holding magazines over five rounds to anyone under 21, with exceptions for qualified military or government personnel. The bill also maintains the existing minimum age of 18 for general firearm purchases, excluding the newly restricted categories. Finally, it mandates that the FBI Director report on the operational procedures of its public access line within 90 days of enactment.

The DEVICE Act of 2025 establishes new reporting requirements for medical device manufacturers regarding design changes and communications made to foreign healthcare providers, with non-compliance resulting in the device being deemed "adulterated." It also formally classifies rapid assessment tests used for cleaning reusable equipment as medical devices, requiring manufacturers to submit validation data to the FDA. This legislation aims to enhance oversight of device modifications and ensure the accuracy of reprocessing verification tools.

The **SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2025** seeks to reauthorize and update the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP). This legislation expands the program's focus to include cancer prevention and aims to reduce health disparities in screening access. The bill authorizes $235 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 and mandates a GAO study on program eligibility and service trends.

The Safer Skies Act of 2025 mandates enhanced security screening for certain smaller charter and commuter air carriers that sell individual passenger seats publicly. This legislation requires these specific operations, currently exempt from TSA checkpoints, to adopt the security standards applied to larger commercial airlines. The goal is to raise the baseline security level across a broader segment of air travel operations.

The Paycheck Fairness Act significantly strengthens federal equal pay protections by broadening definitions of sex discrimination, tightening employer defenses against pay disparities, and increasing penalties for violations. It also prohibits employers from using salary history in hiring decisions and mandates new data collection by the EEOC to better enforce anti-discrimination laws. Furthermore, the bill establishes new training and outreach programs to combat systemic wage bias.

The Worker Relief and Credit Reform Act of 2025 significantly expands eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), allowing students without children to qualify and lowering the minimum age requirement. It also introduces a major new feature allowing eligible taxpayers to opt into receiving advance monthly EITC payments, capped at 75% of their estimated annual credit. Furthermore, the bill redefines qualifying dependents and adjusts key income thresholds for the credit calculation.