Legislative Activity

The "Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act of 2025" increases the minimum disaster loan amount for which the Small Business Administration may require collateral from $14,000 to $50,000. The Act requires a GAO report on the performance and default rates of disaster loans. It also requires the Small Business Administration to tailor its outreach and marketing for disaster loans to address the unique challenges faced by rural communities.

The "Tim Hart Wildland Firefighter Classification and Pay Parity Act" aims to reform and enhance the pay, benefits, and retirement options for Federal wildland firefighters. It establishes special base rates of pay, incident response premium pay, and rest and recuperation leave, while also addressing health concerns like cancer, cardiovascular disease, and mental health support. The act also ensures pay parity for Federal structural firefighters and establishes a casualty assistance program for families of firefighters injured or killed in the line of duty. Finally, it modifies retirement calculations and service credit for firefighters.

This bill formally elects specific members of the House of Representatives to serve on the Appropriations, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, and Ways and Means standing committees. These committees are crucial for budgeting, regulating commerce and energy, overseeing financial institutions, and managing taxes and revenue. The assignments reflect the current composition and priorities within the House.