Legislative Activity

The Hudson River Protection Act prohibits vessels from anchoring on a specified portion of the Hudson River, except in designated anchorage areas established before 2021, to protect the river's environmental and cultural resources.

The "Strengthening Supply Chains Through Truck Driver Incentives Act of 2025" introduces a tax credit to incentivize individuals to become and remain commercial truck drivers. Eligible drivers may receive a \$7,500 tax credit, with new drivers potentially qualifying for a \$10,000 credit. The credit is subject to income limitations, driving hour requirements, and will expire after 2026. Certain apprenticeship programs may allow individuals to qualify for the credit while training.

The "Protecting Social Security Act" aims to safeguard Social Security benefits by ensuring a Social Security field office in every county with a population exceeding 150,000 people, appropriating funds to cover benefit payments if the Social Security trust funds face insolvency, and establishing an expedited process in Congress for legislation that would fully fund Social Security benefits without raising taxes on most individuals or cutting existing benefits, instead relying on contributions from the wealthiest Americans and corporations.

The "Deliver Housing Now Act of 2025" amends a previous act to expand the Moving to Work demonstration program. This expansion removes the limit on the number of public housing agencies that can participate, allowing more agencies to join the program. The bill changes the limit from "up to 30" to "not less than 15."

The "Stop Sports Blackouts Act of 2025" requires the FCC to establish rules mandating that cable and satellite providers issue rebates to subscribers when video programming is blacked out due to certain negotiation disputes. These regulations must define the appropriate rebate amounts and be implemented within 90 days. This ensures consumers are compensated when they lose access to content they pay for due to provider disagreements.

The "Working Families Housing Tax Credit Act" introduces a new tax credit to encourage the development of affordable housing for working families, offering tax incentives to developers based on the number of units occupied by eligible residents. It also authorizes grants and loans for infrastructure projects that support these housing developments in rural and exurban areas. The credit aims to support essential workers by incentivizing affordable housing options. The bill outlines specific requirements for project eligibility, credit calculation, and state allocation, with the goal of increasing the availability of affordable housing nationwide.

The "Pro-Housing Act of 2025" aims to increase affordable housing development through two key programs: a grant and loan pilot program managed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for local housing policy initiatives, and a General Services Administration (GSA) pilot program to transfer unused federal properties to state and local entities for affordable housing development. The HUD program will provide financial support and guidance to entities developing and implementing housing policy plans, while the GSA program will repurpose federal land for mixed-use or affordable housing projects. The bill authorizes \$200 million annually from 2026-2031 for the HUD grant and loan program. The GSA program will end 5 years after the enactment of this section.

The "Mortgage Rate Reduction Act" aims to make homeownership more accessible by encouraging the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to insure or guarantee second mortgages when they already insure the first mortgage, facilitating easier mortgage assumption for new buyers. It also mandates these agencies to disclose information about properties with government-backed mortgages, including property addresses and loan origination dates, on publicly accessible websites.

The "Stopping Pharmas Ripoffs and Drug Savings For All Act" aims to prevent pharmaceutical companies from extending drug patents improperly. It amends patent law to presume patent term disclaimers in certain cases, requiring patent holders to prove patents cover distinct inventions to avoid this. The bill directs the USPTO to review and improve patent examination procedures to prevent improper patent extensions and report findings to the House Judiciary Committee.

The "Lower Grocery Prices Act" directs the Comptroller General to study grocery costs for U.S. consumers over the past 20 years. The study will analyze the Consumer Price Index for food and other economic data to understand the impact on consumers. Within 180 days, a report with findings and recommendations to lower food costs will be submitted to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, the House Committee on Financial Services, and the Senate Committee on Finance.