Legislative Activity

The Iranian Campaign Medal Act establishes a new military decoration, the Iranian Campaign Medal, to recognize service members deployed in support of operations during the Iran-Israel War. This medal will be awarded by the Secretaries of the military branches upon approval of its design by the Secretary of Defense. Eligibility requires active duty service in a designated area or performing qualifying service related to the operation.

This resolution strongly supports President Trump's decisive actions against Iran's nuclear program and affirms unwavering support for Israel's right to self-defense. It justifies recent U.S. military action by citing Iran's state sponsorship of terrorism, regional aggression, and material support for the October 7th attacks. The bill advocates for a permanent end to Iran's nuclear ambitions through verifiable agreements backed by sustained pressure.

The CONNECT for Health Act of 2025 significantly expands and permanently secures access to Medicare telehealth services by eliminating outdated geographic restrictions and allowing more practitioners to offer remote care. The bill also strengthens program integrity by dedicating funds for telehealth oversight while clarifying rules around providing necessary technology to patients. Finally, it mandates the creation of tailored educational resources and public reporting to improve quality measurement and transparency in remote care delivery.

The No Gratuities for Governing Act of 2025 updates federal law regarding illegal gifts involving government agents who manage federal funds. It establishes new criminal penalties for giving or accepting gifts valued at \$1,000 or more in connection with official transactions worth \$5,000 or more. The Act also increases the maximum prison sentence for existing offenses under this statute from 10 to 15 years.

The Expanding Access to Lending Options Act directs the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) to prioritize the safety and soundness of federally chartered credit unions. This legislation primarily amends the Federal Credit Union Act by extending the maximum holding period for certain real estate assets from 15 to 20 years. It also clarifies the eligibility language for property involved in these real estate loans.

The American Agricultural Security Research Act of 2025 overhauls USDA Centers of Excellence to focus on critical areas like biosecurity, digital agriculture, and food quality, while also establishing new research priorities for related programs. The bill also creates a competitive grant program to fund research, training, and facility upgrades specifically aimed at protecting U.S. agriculture and food systems from emerging threats. This legislation seeks to strengthen agricultural resilience, workforce development, and national security through targeted research and education investments.

This bill establishes a pilot program for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to test whether allowing canine handlers to keep their working dogs at home is effective compared to traditional central kenneling. The program must run for at least two years across various ports of entry, with handler participation being voluntary. Upon completion, CBP must report findings to Congress comparing the two methods regarding cost, performance, and animal/handler well-being, along with recommendations for future policy.

The Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act addresses the growing problem of technological abuse against survivors. This bill establishes a temporary pilot program to fund partnerships between tech experts and victim service providers to combat digital abuse. Additionally, it creates a separate grant program to develop and provide educational resources and training on technological abuse for support organizations.

The Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2025 aims to bolster the mental well-being of school employees through several key actions. It mandates the sharing of best practices for suicide prevention and mental health support across the education workforce. The bill also establishes national awareness campaigns to encourage staff to seek necessary mental health services and funds new grant programs to develop and expand direct support and training initiatives. Finally, it requires comprehensive reviews by the Secretary and the GAO to assess the effectiveness of these new and existing federal efforts.

The GOLDEN DOME Act of 2025 establishes a comprehensive, next-generation missile defense shield to counter rapidly evolving threats from adversaries like China and Russia. It creates a powerful, direct-reporting Program Manager with broad authority to accelerate the development, acquisition, and deployment of integrated air and missile defense systems across all domains. This funding prioritizes space-based sensors, advanced interceptors, and modernized command and control capabilities to ensure the defense of U.S. citizens against all aerial and missile attacks. The Act also includes provisions to streamline procurement processes and protect the competitive space industrial base.

The Electronic Consent Accountability Act of 2025 mandates that major federal agencies report to Congress on their progress in implementing existing 2020 guidelines for accepting digital consent and identity verification. This oversight is necessary because agencies have failed to fully adopt the rules previously established by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Agencies must detail their implementation schedule or explain any delays in adopting these electronic record-sharing standards.

The Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act mandates that regulatory bodies explicitly include rural-area small businesses when considering advisory roles and consultations related to capital access. This amendment ensures that the unique needs of rural businesses are recognized alongside other specific small business categories, like women-owned businesses. The goal is to improve capital access for job creators in rural America.

The Access to Small Business Investor Capital Act amends SEC reporting requirements for certain investment companies. This change allows these companies to exclude the indirect fees and expenses incurred from investing in an Acquired Fund, provided that Acquired Fund is a business development company. This simplifies the calculation of total "Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses" disclosed on registration statements.

The Agricultural Risk Review Act of 2025 ensures the Secretary of Agriculture has a seat on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) for reviews involving agricultural land, biotechnology, or the food industry. This legislation mandates that specific committees review certain agricultural land transactions involving foreign entities from designated adversarial nations. These new provisions aim to enhance national security by scrutinizing foreign investment in critical U.S. agricultural assets.

The Safer Response Act of 2025 aims to enhance first responder preparedness by updating the Public Health Service Act. This legislation modifies existing training programs to include broader medical countermeasures and increases funding for these critical services through fiscal year 2030. The bill focuses on ensuring first responders have access to necessary, legally marketed treatments for overdose situations.

The Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2025 aims to improve women's health after childbirth by clarifying Medicaid/CHIP coverage for essential pelvic health services. It mandates federal guidance for states on covering services like pelvic floor exams and physical therapy, alongside establishing a national education campaign for both providers and new mothers. The bill also directs the GAO to study existing coverage gaps for postpartum women under Medicaid.

Gio's Law establishes a grant program allowing law enforcement agencies to purchase emergency epinephrine products and receive necessary training. The bill mandates the development of standardized training for officers on recognizing and treating anaphylaxis. Furthermore, it requires annual reporting on epinephrine administration by officers and launches a public awareness campaign about severe allergic reactions.

The Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act aims to clarify and ensure proper coverage of occupational therapy services under Medicare for treating mental health and substance use disorders. It mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to educate stakeholders on billing and payment rules within the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual. This ensures providers are correctly reimbursed when using occupational therapy for mental health treatment.

The Filling Public Safety Vacancies Act allocates \$162 million in federal funding to assist local agencies in hiring or rehiring career law enforcement officers. This funding is designated as an emergency requirement, bypassing standard budget caps. Any agency utilizing these funds must ensure new hires undergo mandatory background checks and psychological evaluations, with the agency covering the costs of these requirements.

The Community Paramedicine Act of 2025 establishes a new grant program administered by HRSA to support specially trained paramedics providing mobile healthcare services outside of emergency calls, primarily in rural areas. Eligible non-profit entities can apply for up to $\$1.5$ million over five years to fund staffing, equipment, training, and medical oversight for these patient-centered services. The bill specifically reserves a portion of funding for Tribal community programs and requires rigorous reporting on program outcomes.