Legislative Activity

The Healthcare Equality and Rights for Our Heroes Act (HERO Act) establishes a new legal process allowing members of the uniformed services to sue the United States for damages resulting from medical malpractice at military treatment facilities. This act repeals existing law and creates a new exclusive remedy against the U.S. government for injuries or death caused by negligence in military healthcare. Lawsuits must be filed within 10 years of discovering the injury, and damage awards cannot be reduced by any VA benefits received.

This bill, the Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act, officially authorizes Congress to award Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 U.S. Men's Olympic Ice Hockey Team for their historic "Miracle on Ice" victory. The medals will be struck by the Treasury and permanently displayed at specific national sports museums. The Act also permits the sale of duplicate bronze medals to cover production costs.

This act, the Make State Wildlife Action Plans Efficient Act of 2025, aims to streamline the federal review and approval process for state wildlife conservation plans. It establishes a strict 180-day deadline for the Secretary of the Interior to approve or disapprove these state plans. Furthermore, it conditionally authorizes states to begin implementing their programs upon submission, ensuring timely conservation efforts while requiring accountability for missed deadlines.

This bill exempts specific, carefully defined less-than-lethal projectile devices and their ammunition from the federal excise tax on firearms and ammunition. It also removes these qualifying devices from regulation under the National Firearms Act. The legislation establishes clear criteria, including velocity limits and design restrictions, to ensure the exemption applies only to tools intended for de-escalation rather than lethal force. Manufacturers can request official classification for their products to confirm eligibility for these tax and regulatory benefits.

This bill establishes the Supporting Blue Envelope Programs Act to create a grant program managed by the Attorney General. These grants will fund local initiatives that provide training and resources to improve interactions between law enforcement and individuals with autism or other developmental, cognitive, sensory, or communication disabilities. The voluntary programs will offer participants items, like blue envelopes, to help overcome communication barriers during encounters.

The HELP Copays Act requires that financial assistance provided by non-profit organizations and drug manufacturers must count toward a patient's deductible, copayments, and out-of-pocket maximums for prescription drugs. This change ensures that patient assistance dollars directly reduce the amount a patient must pay before their coverage fully kicks in. The legislation specifically applies to specialty drugs and those subject to utilization management. These provisions will take effect for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.

This Act officially designates the Museum of the Blind Peoples Movement in Baltimore, Maryland, as the **National Museum of the Blind Peoples Movement**. This legislation formally recognizes the museum's importance in preserving and showcasing the history of the blind peoples' movement.

This resolution denounces the rhetoric of six specific Members of Congress for allegedly sowing disallegiance within the U.S. military and intelligence community. It condemns their actions for encouraging service members to potentially violate the Uniform Code of Military Justice by suggesting they defy orders without evidence of illegality. The bill asserts that this rhetoric undermines the President's role as Commander in Chief and compromises national security.

The Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025 seeks to formally prohibit the operations of the Muslim Brotherhood and its affiliates within the United States by applying existing anti-terrorism restrictions. This legislation mandates the Secretary of State to annually report on all Muslim Brotherhood branches globally, leading to the imposition of sanctions by the President on those entities. Furthermore, the bill establishes immigration consequences, including visa cancellation, for members of the organization.

The Dismantle Foreign Scam Syndicates Act establishes a high-level Task Force, chaired by the Secretary of State, to develop and execute a comprehensive U.S. strategy against transnational criminal organizations running massive online scams, often utilizing victims of human trafficking in Southeast Asia. This strategy must focus on disrupting these operations, sanctioning responsible parties, and providing support for rescued victims. The bill authorizes $30 million over two years to fund these efforts and requires annual reporting to Congress on progress and impact.

The Kidd's Stuttering Act aims to address childhood stuttering by expanding screening and coverage under Medicaid and CHIP. This legislation mandates the inclusion of stuttering screening in child health quality measures and requires its inclusion in Medicaid well-child visits starting in 2027. Furthermore, the Act ensures that treatment for stuttering is a mandatory Medicaid and CHIP benefit, requiring parity in treatment limitations compared to other speech disorders.

The Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act focuses primarily on improving pediatric drug development and ensuring patient access to necessary treatments. This legislation mandates new research requirements for molecularly targeted pediatric cancer drugs, strengthens FDA enforcement of pediatric study completion, and extends incentives for developing drugs for rare pediatric diseases. Additionally, the bill updates organ transplant network functions and establishes an Abraham Accords Office within the FDA to enhance international regulatory cooperation.

This bill mandates that state Medicaid programs must cover lung cancer biomarker testing for beneficiaries starting January 1, 2027. It amends the Social Security Act to establish this testing as a required benefit under Medicaid. The goal is to improve precision in cancer care through mandated diagnostic coverage.

This Concurrent Resolution formally denounces the ideology of socialism based on its historical outcomes. It asserts that socialist principles have consistently led to totalitarian regimes, mass atrocities, and economic collapse worldwide. The resolution contrasts these failures with the founding principles of the United States, concluding with a statement opposing the implementation of socialist policies domestically.

The Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2025 aims to expand healthcare access by establishing Medicare coverage for genetic counseling services starting in 2027. This legislation defines qualified genetic counselors and sets specific payment rules for these covered services under Medicare. The bill ensures that Medicare beneficiaries can receive essential genetic counseling from licensed or certified professionals.

The HEALTH Act of 2025 aims to encourage physicians to provide free medical care to low-income individuals. It establishes a new federal tax deduction for physicians based on the Medicare-based value of qualified charity care they furnish. Additionally, the bill grants federal liability protection to physicians and their staff against civil lawsuits for unintentional harm caused while providing this charity care. This protection applies to services rendered to Medicaid or CHIP-enrolled patients after December 31, 2025.

The Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention Act of 2025 (ASAP Act) amends Medicare to cover early detection screening tests for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias starting in 2028. This coverage applies to FDA-cleared tests, including genomic sequencing and other equivalent diagnostic methods, designed to detect pre-symptomatic or early-stage conditions. The bill ensures these screenings are added to the list of covered medical services under Medicare.

This bill, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act, updates how Medicare physician payments are adjusted annually starting in 2026. It mandates that the annual update to the Medicare physician fee schedule conversion factor will be directly tied to the estimated percentage increase in the Medicare Economic Index (MEI). This change ensures physician payment updates reflect economic changes measured by the MEI for 2026 and beyond.

The Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act amends federal carjacking law by modifying the required mental state for the offense, replacing a specific intent requirement with the standard of "knowingly." Additionally, it clarifies the circumstances under which a death resulting from the act constitutes an enhanced offense.

This resolution honors the service and sacrifice of America's veterans on Veterans Day, 2025, recognizing the history of the observance from Armistice Day. It affirms the nation's deep commitment to supporting the over 15 million veterans and their families. The resolution calls upon the public to observe Veterans Day and ensure veterans continue to receive the services they deserve.