Legislative Activity

This Act imposes an immediate moratorium on the construction and upgrading of new or existing large-scale Artificial Intelligence Data Centers. The pause will remain in effect until Congress passes legislation that mandates federal safety reviews for AI products and ensures the economic benefits of AI are shared broadly. Upon lifting the moratorium, any new or upgraded facilities must meet strict environmental, community approval, and labor standards.

The Transparency in Medicare Advantage Steering Act mandates that Medicare Advantage organizations annually report detailed information about the agents and brokers who enroll beneficiaries, including compensation paid. Starting in 2030, key data regarding third-party enrollment and total compensation will be made publicly available on the CMS website. This aims to increase transparency regarding how beneficiaries are steered into specific Medicare Advantage plans.

The Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to ensure essential wage and overtime protections for caregivers. By updating definitions and removing outdated exemptions, the bill guarantees that home care workers receive the fair compensation and labor standards they deserve.

The Geothermal Cost-Recovery Authority Act of 2025 amends the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to allow the Secretary of the Interior to recover administrative and inspection costs from geothermal developers. This cost recovery applies to leasing, permitting, and monitoring activities through September 30, 2032. Collected funds will be used to support the Department of the Interior's geothermal program administration. The Act also mandates a report to Congress within five years assessing the impact of these changes.

The Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2025 secures vital funding for the Healthy Start Initiative, a program dedicated to improving maternal and child health outcomes. This legislation specifically authorizes a consistent annual appropriation of \$145,000,000 for the program through fiscal year 2030. This reauthorization ensures predictable budgetary support for this critical public health effort.

The 9/11 Immigrant Worker Freedom Act establishes a pathway for certain individuals who provided essential services during the rescue and cleanup efforts following the September 11th terrorist attacks to adjust their status to lawful permanent residents. This relief is available to workers and volunteers who meet specific service hour requirements at the World Trade Center, Pentagon, or Shanksville sites, or those who maintained contaminated vehicles. The bill also mandates fee waivers for eligible applicants and protects their privacy regarding public benefit usage and future immigration enforcement actions.

The DEFIANCE Act of 2025 establishes a federal civil cause of action against the creation, possession with intent to share, or sharing of nonconsensual intimate digital forgeries, often known as deepfakes. This legislation updates existing law to specifically address image-based sexual abuse created through AI or digital manipulation, regardless of whether the image is labeled as fake. Victims can sue for significant statutory damages, attorney's fees, and injunctive relief to stop the spread of the harmful content. The Act ensures that this new federal standard does not preempt or limit stronger existing State or Tribal laws.

The "10 Percent Credit Card Interest Rate Cap Act" caps credit card interest rates at 10%, encompassing all finance charges, and restricts additional fees. Violators will forfeit interest, and consumers can recover overpayments through legal action. States can enact stricter consumer protections, and the provisions will sunset on January 1, 2031.

The Oyster Reef Recovery Act of 2025 establishes a NOAA-led program to provide technical and financial assistance for the conservation and restoration of oyster reefs nationwide. Through a competitive grant process, the Act supports collaborative projects ranging from reef construction and monitoring to workforce training in coastal resilience. By authorizing $15 million in annual funding through 2030, the legislation aims to enhance reef health while respecting state and tribal management authority.