Legislative Activity

The VA Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 (VALID Act) aims to increase awareness of VA loan options among homebuyers. It requires lenders to include comparative information about potential VA loan terms on standard FHA disclosure forms. Furthermore, the Act mandates that the Uniform Residential Loan Application include a prominent question regarding the applicant's military service.

This resolution expresses strong support for designating June 6, 2025, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2025 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month." It highlights the devastating scale of gun violence in the U.S., recognizing the thousands of annual deaths and injuries across all demographics. The bill encourages Americans to wear orange on the designated day to honor victims and promote increased awareness and community action regarding gun safety.

The Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act mandates that colleges and universities must prominently display essential mental health and suicide prevention contact information on student ID cards or official websites. This includes the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, the Crisis Text Line, and the campus mental health center. These requirements take effect one year after the Act is signed into law.

The Public Safety and Mental Health Reporting Act mandates the Attorney General to annually collect detailed, anonymized data on all law enforcement interactions with individuals experiencing mental illness. This data will be used exclusively for research and statistical analysis, with annual summaries reported to Congress and made publicly available. The goal is to better understand these encounters to improve public safety and mental health responses.

The National Police Misuse of Force Investigation Board Act of 2025 establishes an independent federal board tasked with investigating deaths, shootings, and severe injuries resulting from police use of force. This Board will conduct thorough inquiries, issue public reports with findings and recommendations, and establish special boards of inquiry for high-profile cases. Furthermore, the Act imposes requirements on state and local governments receiving federal funds to ensure the Board's findings can be used in subsequent legal proceedings.

The Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act of 2025 mandates the Department of Transportation to establish performance standards for automatic emergency braking systems in new passenger vehicles. These standards must ensure the systems can detect vulnerable road users, including cyclists, in various lighting conditions. The final rule must be issued within three years, with compliance required within two model years following the rule's issuance.

The Extreme Weather and Heat Response Modernization Act aims to update FEMA's approach to handling disasters, particularly those involving extreme heat and cold. It establishes a panel to review and modernize the definition of disaster "incident periods" to better account for slow-onset and complex weather events. Furthermore, the bill expands funding eligibility for mitigation projects focused on extreme heat and mandates comprehensive studies and new guidance to integrate extreme temperature preparedness across all FEMA operations.

The Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2025 aims to eliminate period poverty by ensuring access to free menstrual products across various sectors of society. This comprehensive bill mandates the availability of these essential supplies in K-12 schools, colleges, correctional facilities, federal buildings, and workplaces with over 100 employees. Furthermore, it expands coverage under Medicaid, allocates specific funding through social service block grants and TANF programs, and prohibits states from taxing menstrual products.

This bill, the Joan Trumpauer Mulholland Congressional Gold Medal Act, authorizes the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Joan Trumpauer Mulholland in recognition of her lifelong, courageous commitment to nonviolent civil rights activism. The legislation details her significant contributions, including participation in the Freedom Rides and sit-ins, which led to numerous arrests and personal danger. The Act also permits the creation and sale of duplicate bronze medals to cover production costs.

The 911 Community Crisis Responders Act of 2025 establishes a federal grant program to fund unarmed mobile crisis response teams across the nation. These teams will respond to nonviolent emergencies involving mental health, homelessness, or substance use, diverting calls away from law enforcement. Grantees must use funds for training, system upgrades, and reporting on program impact, including demographic data on those served. The goal is to ensure trained professionals provide appropriate, de-escalated care for individuals in crisis.

The Medicare Economic Security Solutions Act aims to reform the Medicare Part B late enrollment penalty structure. This bill lowers the penalty rate, changes how long the penalty lasts, and excludes periods of coverage under COBRA, retiree plans, or VA health care from penalty calculations. Additionally, it removes employment status restrictions for qualifying for a special enrollment period when COBRA or retiree coverage ends.

The Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2025 prohibits the interstate transport of horses using any truck or trailer with two or more stacked levels. This measure aims to enhance animal welfare during cross-state travel by banning multilevel transport configurations. Violators who knowingly break this rule face civil penalties ranging from $\$100$ to $\$500$ per violation.

The Fairness, Inclusion, Rehabilitation, and Expungement for Incarcerated Firefighters Act (FIRE Act) ensures incarcerated firefighters receive workplace safety protections under OSHA and fair wage standards under the FLSA. The bill also establishes grant programs to help states implement these safety measures and support reentry services for former incarcerated firefighters. Finally, it creates a process for eligible individuals to petition the court to expunge certain past criminal convictions.

The Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2025 mandates that federal officials immediately provide or secure medical attention for individuals in federal custody displaying medical distress. Negligently failing to do so, resulting in unnecessary pain, injury, or death, is established as a federal crime punishable by fines or imprisonment. The bill also empowers State Attorneys General to sue federal officials over violations and requires mandatory training and confidential complaint mechanisms for agency staff.

The Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2025 restores the right to sue for disparate impact violations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It also mandates that all federally funded educational institutions designate an employee to coordinate Title VI compliance and publicly share their contact information. Finally, the Act establishes a new Special Assistant for Equity and Inclusion within the Department of Education to oversee and promote compliance efforts.

This resolution officially recognizes May as "Sex Ed For All Month" to promote honest and inclusive sexual health education for all young people. It highlights the need to address current disparities and barriers that prevent youth from accessing vital health information. The bill urges federal, state, and local officials to support evidence-based, medically accurate sex education programs. Ultimately, it champions the right of every young person to receive comprehensive education necessary for making healthy decisions about their bodies and futures.

The Capacity Building for Business Districts Pilot Program Act of 2025 establishes a new federal program to strengthen local business districts, particularly in underserved communities. This program will award grants to larger intermediary organizations, which will then provide technical assistance, training, and capacity building support to smaller, local groups managing neighborhood commercial areas. The goal is to enhance the ability of these local organizations to drive economic growth, job creation, and revitalization in distressed and rural areas.

The MARSHALS Act fundamentally restructures the United States Marshals Service (USMS), moving its organization entirely into the judicial branch. This bill establishes that the Director and all U.S. Marshals will be appointed by the Chief Justice, subject to oversight from a new Board. The legislation also clarifies the USMS's authority to protect federal judicial personnel and outlines specific conditions under which the Service can assist the Department of Justice.

The Reducing Waste in National Parks Act mandates the National Park Service (NPS) to establish a program to significantly reduce or eliminate the sale and distribution of disposable plastic products, including single-use water bottles, across all park units. Regional directors must implement these changes while considering operational costs, visitor safety regarding water access, and vendor contracts. The law also requires proactive visitor education and biennial reviews to assess the program's effectiveness and public impact.

The Ending Qualified Immunity Act aims to restore accountability for government officials who violate constitutional rights. This bill eliminates the legal doctrine of qualified immunity, which currently shields officials from liability unless their actions violated a "clearly established" right. By removing this defense, the Act makes it easier for individuals to sue state and local officials for misconduct.