Legislative Activity

The Fair and Accountable IRS Reviews Act mandates a new layer of oversight for tax penalty assessments. This legislation requires that before any penalty notice is sent to a taxpayer, the initial decision must receive personal approval from the employee's immediate supervisor or a higher-level Treasury official. These procedural changes aim to ensure greater fairness and accountability in the penalty process.

The Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act extends the popular Acute Hospital Care at Home program through September 2030. It also mandates a comprehensive new study comparing the quality, outcomes, and costs of home-based acute care versus traditional inpatient hospital care. Finally, the bill makes a minor adjustment to the funding level of the Medicare Improvement Fund.

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 act, the Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025, prohibits the Secretary of Labor from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule regarding heat injury and illness prevention published in August 2024. This restriction extends to any future standard substantially similar to the one proposed.

This Act prohibits Medicare-approved medical residency programs from requiring participation in abortion-related training. Programs that offer abortion training must ensure it is strictly voluntary, allowing residents to opt-in without facing discrimination. This ensures medical residents are not compelled to participate in abortion procedures, assistance, or referrals against their conscience.

This resolution officially recognizes and supports the goals of National Rural Health Day to honor the vital role of rural communities and their healthcare providers. It acknowledges the unique challenges faced by rural residents, such as limited access to care and hospital closures. The bill expresses a commitment to advancing policies that improve the accessibility and affordability of healthcare in rural America.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 1201 Calvert Street in Lincoln, Nebraska, as the "Commodore Dixie Kiefer Memorial Post Office Building." This change ensures all official records and documents will now use the new memorial name for the building.

This bill mandates the U.S. Postal Service to create and sell a "Veterans Medical Debt Relief Stamp." All proceeds from the sale of this special stamp will be transferred directly to the Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA must then use these funds exclusively to pay down medical debt, including copayments and coinsurance, owed by veterans for VA and Community Care Program services.

The USS Frank E. Evans Act mandates the Secretary of Defense to add the names of the 74 crew members lost when the USS Frank E. Evans sank on June 3, 1969, to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. This action must be completed within one year of the Act becoming law. The Secretary is required to consult with relevant authorities regarding space on the Memorial Wall for these additions.

This resolution commends President Trump for redesignating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern due to severe and ongoing religious freedom violations. It details extensive violence against religious minorities, primarily Christians, by extremist groups and highlights the Nigerian government's failure to act. The bill calls for specific U.S. foreign policy actions, including conditioning aid and imposing targeted sanctions on responsible individuals and groups.

This resolution expresses support for National Adoption Day and Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting permanent families. It highlights the significant number of children in foster care waiting for adoption and encourages all Americans to consider providing a safe, permanent, and well-being-focused home for these children. The resolution supports various avenues for achieving permanency, including reunification, kinship care, and adoption.

The Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act ensures that essential firearm-related government operations continue without interruption during a federal shutdown. This legislation specifically mandates the continuation of the FBI's NICS background check system and related processing at the ATF, Department of Commerce, and Department of State. By deeming these functions essential for protecting life and property, the bill prevents delays in firearm transfers and export licensing during lapses in appropriations.

The Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act aims to prohibit any individual who adheres to Sharia law from receiving immigration benefits, visas, or admission into the United States. This legislation mandates the denial or revocation of immigration status for adherents, making them inadmissible or deportable. Furthermore, any false statements regarding Sharia adherence to federal officials will result in severe immigration penalties, and all related determinations are explicitly barred from judicial review.

This resolution formally honors the life and legacy of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk, who was tragically assassinated at Utah Valley University. It condemns political violence and calls upon all Americans to reject extremism in favor of civil debate. The bill expresses deep sympathy to his family and urges a renewal of commitment to the values of faith, family, and freedom he championed.

The No Shari’a Act ensures that U.S. courts rely exclusively on Federal and State laws when making decisions. This legislation prohibits courts and arbitrators from enforcing any foreign law, including Sharia law, if doing so would violate fundamental constitutional rights. The Act is designed to prevent foreign legal codes from undermining the established constitutional protections guaranteed to all Americans.

The Protect Adoptees and American Families Act (PAAF Act) aims to ensure that certain internationally adopted individuals automatically become U.S. citizens. This bill clarifies the requirements for automatic citizenship, particularly for adoptees who were physically present in the U.S. before turning 18. It also provides a pathway to citizenship for eligible adoptees residing abroad upon their legal entry into the United States.

The USA Workforce Investment Act establishes a new federal tax credit for individuals who donate cash to approved workforce development or apprenticeship training programs. This credit is capped at \$1,700 annually and cannot be claimed alongside a standard charitable deduction for the same contribution. Any unused credit can be carried forward for up to five years.

The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 mandates that the Secretary of Transportation establish a rule requiring AM broadcast radio receivers to be installed as standard equipment in new passenger motor vehicles. This requirement aims to ensure public access to AM radio signals, which are often used for emergency alerts. The bill also directs a GAO study on the effectiveness of AM radio within the national emergency alert system compared to other technologies. Finally, the Act preempts state and local laws on this matter and includes a sunset provision eight years after enactment.

The "Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act" expands Medicare coverage to include FDA-approved multi-cancer early detection screening tests starting in 2028. It defines the criteria for these tests, sets payment guidelines, and establishes age and frequency limitations for coverage. The bill ensures that existing cancer screening coverage remains unaffected and allows for waivers of limitations based on recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force.

The Diagnostic Accuracy in Sepsis Act of 2025 amends Medicare rules to classify blood culture contamination as a hospital-acquired condition. This change requires the Secretary to set a standard for blood contamination rates at or below one percent for fiscal year 2026 and beyond. The bill aims to improve diagnostic accuracy and accountability regarding hospital-acquired infections.