Legislative Activity

The Births in Custody Reporting Act of 2025 (BCRA) mandates states to report anonymized, aggregate data to the Attorney General on pregnant inmates and those who give birth in custody. This includes details on pregnancy outcomes, prenatal care, use of restraints, and postpartum care. Non-compliant states may face a reduction in federal funding, which will be reallocated to compliant states. The Attorney General will then publish these reports, conduct a study, and report to Congress on improving the treatment of pregnant inmates.

The "Forest Data Modernization Act of 2025" aims to modernize forest inventory and analysis through updated methods, improved carbon data collection, and national consistency in standards. It mandates a strategic plan focusing on data integration, transparency, and expanded data collection using advanced technologies. The bill also ensures data accessibility while protecting confidentiality, requires regular statistical compilations, and establishes a data platform for external requests, along with annual progress reports. It also specifies remote sensing technologies and machine learning for improved data collection and modeling.

The Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act amends existing federal grant programs to provide greater flexibility in how funds are managed and allocated. Most importantly, the bill increases the minimum requirement for direct victim services from 75% to 95%, ensuring that the vast majority of resources go directly toward supporting survivors.