Legislative Activity

The GRANTED Act of 2025 aims to expedite the approval process for federal easements, rights-of-way, and leases. It mandates that executive agencies must approve or deny complete applications by a set deadline, otherwise, the application is automatically approved. The bill clarifies the definition of a "complete" application and sets a 30-day timeframe for agencies to notify applicants of any missing information. These changes apply to applications received on or after the enactment date of this Act.

The "Medical Device Electronic Labeling Act" amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, permitting manufacturers to provide device labeling electronically, provided it is easily accessible. Paper copies must be available upon request without charge, and the device label itself must still comply with current regulations. The Secretary can implement additional requirements or exceptions for electronic labeling to ensure device safety and effectiveness.

The "988 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act" aims to protect the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline from cybersecurity threats by requiring the reporting of vulnerabilities and incidents. It mandates the program's network administrator and local crisis centers to report cybersecurity issues while adhering to privacy laws. Additionally, the Act orders a study on the cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities associated with the 988 Lifeline.

The Streamlining Aviation for Eligible Veterans Act of 2025, or SAFE Veterans Act of 2025, allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to approve non-degree flight training courses for vocational rehabilitation programs for veterans with service-connected disabilities, regardless of existing restrictions. This expansion of covered programs applies to those approved on or after August 1, 2025.

The "Honor Our Living Donors Act" aims to support organ donation by removing financial barriers for living donors. It ensures that grant recipients do not consider the income of organ recipients when reimbursing donors. The Act also removes the expectation of payments by organ recipients and requires an annual report to Congress on grant funding adequacy for donor reimbursements.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment mandating that total federal spending cannot exceed total revenue in any fiscal year, unless a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate vote for a specific excess. It requires the President to propose a balanced budget annually and empowers Congress to enforce the amendment through legislation. The amendment defines total receipts and outlays, and will take effect five years after ratification.

The "Finding Federal Savings Committee Resolution" establishes a new House committee focused on identifying and recommending the modification or elimination of underperforming or nonessential federal programs. This committee will be composed of members from key House committees and will operate under expedited legislative procedures to ensure efficient consideration of its recommendations. The goal is to streamline government spending by targeting inefficient programs, with the committee set to dissolve at the end of the 120th Congress.