Legislative Activity

This bill prevents the House of Representatives from considering reconciliation legislation that would cut Medicaid or SNAP benefits for children, seniors, pregnant women, and people with disabilities. This point of order would be in effect for the 119th Congress. The point of order does not apply to provisions that reduce improper payments or fraudulent billing.

This bill expresses support for designating May 2025 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to highlight the benefits of renewable fuels like ethanol and biodiesel. It recognizes their positive impact on the economy, job creation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, lowering fuel costs, supporting rural communities, and decreasing reliance on foreign oil. The bill emphasizes the role of biofuels in promoting energy independence and environmental sustainability.

The "ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025" aims to improve broadband access in rural areas by providing grants and loans for building and upgrading broadband infrastructure. Priority is given to projects that deliver at least 100-Mbps downstream and 100-Mbps upstream transmission capacity, especially in underserved areas with populations under 20,000. The act authorizes \$650 million annually for grants and \$350 million annually for loans from 2026 through 2030 and prioritizes support for Tribal organizations, low-income communities, and areas lacking adequate broadband service. It also ensures funds are not used to overbuild existing adequate services and requires recipients to participate in federal internet affordability programs.

The GUARD Act aims to combat elder financial fraud, pig butchering scams, and general financial fraud by allowing state, local, and tribal law enforcement to use federal grant money for investigation and prevention efforts. It mandates reports to Congress on the state of scams in the U.S., including data on financial losses, the role of overseas actors, and enforcement actions. The Act also encourages federal law enforcement agencies to assist state, local, and tribal agencies in using blockchain tracing tools.

The Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act aims to improve mental health support for transitioning service members and veterans. It mandates comprehensive mental health information in the Department of Defense's Transition Assistance Program and enhances the Department of Veterans Affairs' Solid Start Program to include mental health and counseling services education. The Act requires a report to Congress detailing the developed information and materials.

The Financial Technology Protection Act of 2025 establishes an Independent Financial Technology Working Group to Combat Terrorism and Illicit Financing, tasked with researching and developing proposals to counter illicit uses of digital assets and emerging technologies. It also requires a report and strategy from the President on how these technologies could be used to evade sanctions and finance terrorism, along with measures to prevent such illicit activities. The Act defines key terms related to digital assets, emerging technologies, and illicit activities to provide clarity and ensure effective implementation. The goal of the act is to protect the US financial system and national security.

The Maximum Pressure Act aims to increase pressure on Iran by codifying and expanding sanctions related to its nuclear program, ballistic missile development, support for terrorism, and human rights abuses. It targets key Iranian leaders, entities involved in arms sales, and various sectors of Iran's economy, while also enhancing congressional oversight of actions related to Iran sanctions. The bill also seeks to intensify financial pressure on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and prevent Iran from accessing international funds. Additionally, the act reinforces restrictions and oversight related to the IRGC and Ansar Allah (Houthis) and mandates a series of determinations and reports from government officials regarding Iran's activities.

The AI PLAN Act mandates an annual report to Congress from the Secretaries of Treasury, Homeland Security, and Commerce, outlining strategies to protect against AI-driven financial crimes, fraud, and misinformation. This report will detail available and needed resources to combat these threats, including those posed by deepfakes and election interference. Following each report, the Secretaries will provide recommendations to Congress, including legislative proposals and best practices for mitigating AI-related risks.

The "Fight for Families Act of 2025" amends the Internal Revenue Code to make the adoption tax credit refundable for families who adopt special needs children. This means that families can receive a refund on the credit, even if they owe no taxes. This change applies to tax years beginning after the later of the enactment date of the Act or December 31, 2025.

The "Infant Formula Made in America Act of 2025" introduces tax credits to boost domestic infant formula production. It offers a credit for investments in manufacturing facilities and a per-pound credit for formula produced in the U.S. These credits aim to incentivize companies to manufacture infant formula within the United States, with certain limitations and requirements to qualify. The goal is to strengthen the domestic supply chain and ensure a reliable source of infant formula for American families.

The "Delivering for Rural Seniors Act of 2025" aims to improve food access for low-income elderly individuals in rural areas by establishing a pilot program for home delivery of commodities. The program will award grants to state agencies, prioritizing those serving rural areas, to cover costs associated with transportation, staffing, and outreach. This act authorizes $10 million annually from 2026 to 2028 for these initiatives.

The "Safeguarding Social Security and Medicare Act" orders a study to assess the effects of inflation and cost of living increases on Social Security and Medicare. The goal is to provide Congress with recommendations on legislative actions needed to maintain full benefits under these programs. This is important because millions of Americans rely on these benefits, and increased cost of living and inflation are putting a financial strain on them.

The "Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act of 2025" modifies the filing deadline for pre-existing reporting companies to submit beneficial ownership information. These companies now have until January 1, 2026, to comply with the filing requirements. This extension aims to ease the burden on small businesses by providing additional time to meet the new regulations.

The "Train More Primary Care Doctors Act of 2025" amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize funding for primary care training and enhancement programs. It increases funding from $48,924,000 to $49,924,000 for each fiscal year from 2025 through 2030. This will help ensure continued support for primary care training programs.

The "Public and Private Sector Ransomware Response Coordination Act of 2025" requires the Secretary of the Treasury to report to Congress on the coordination between public and private sectors in responding to ransomware attacks on financial institutions. The report will analyze information sharing, the usefulness of reported information, and potential policy initiatives to improve public-private partnerships. It will also examine reasons for withholding information and gather feedback from cybersecurity entities.

The "Extraordinary Measures Transparency Act" mandates the Secretary of the Treasury to provide detailed reports to Congress regarding the use of extraordinary measures to manage the debt limit. These reports include pre-emptive notifications, daily updates during implementation, and post-implementation summaries, ensuring transparency and accountability. The Act defines key terms such as "administrative cost" and "extraordinary measures" to provide clarity. This aims to keep Congress informed about the financial implications and actions taken during debt limit crises.

The "Back to Work Act" limits federal employee telework to a maximum of 40% of workdays per pay period, with agency head approval and annual review. It allows for further restrictions or waivers based on specific roles or circumstances. The bill also mandates annual reports to Congress detailing telework's impact and requires a Comptroller General evaluation of these reports. These changes take effect 180 days after enactment.

The "No Corruption in Government Act" aims to prevent insider trading by members of Congress and their spouses by prohibiting them from holding or trading certain financial instruments, increases the post-employment lobbying ban for former members of Congress, and eliminates automatic pay adjustments for members of Congress.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment mandating a balanced federal budget, requiring that government spending not exceed income unless a supermajority in Congress approves. It also necessitates a supermajority to increase the national debt and a majority vote to raise revenue. The amendment includes exceptions for declared wars or serious military threats and would take effect five years after ratification, tasking Congress with its enforcement.