Legislative Activity

The Born in the USA Act of 2025 declares that Executive Order 14160, which attempted to restrict birthright citizenship, is unconstitutional and contrary to the 14th Amendment. This Act prohibits the use of any federal funds to implement or enforce that Executive Order. It affirms the established constitutional right to birthright citizenship for nearly everyone born on U.S. soil.

The Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act of 2025 establishes a dedicated federal Trust Fund, financed by an increase in the corporate tax rate, to support water infrastructure and affordability programs nationwide. The bill mandates a comprehensive EPA report analyzing water affordability, civil rights compliance, and public participation in water planning. It also significantly increases funding for household water well systems and revises state revolving loan fund rules to expand eligible projects, including lead line replacement and PFAS contamination cleanup. Finally, the Act creates new job training grants for the water sector and enhances drinking water assistance for colonias.

The Solid American Hardwood Tax Credit Act amends the existing energy-efficient home improvement credit to include a new category for "natural carbon sink expenditures." This allows homeowners to claim a tax credit for installing qualifying items like flooring, windows, and millwork made from domestically grown and processed deciduous hardwood. The bill also extends the deadline for claiming this energy credit through the end of 2035.

This bill aims to safeguard the financial stability of land-grant colleges and universities. It explicitly prohibits any federal official, including the Secretary of Agriculture, from reducing, eliminating, or suspending their established funding. Funding for these institutions can only be altered through a new act of Congress.

The Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act mandates that group health plans and insurance policies provide comprehensive coverage for medically necessary treatment related to congenital anomalies or birth defects affecting the eyes, ears, teeth, mouth, or jaw. This coverage must include services needed to restore normal function and appearance, including necessary dental and orthodontic support. Plans must apply cost-sharing rules no more restrictive than those for other medical benefits, excluding purely cosmetic procedures.

The LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2025 addresses compensation issues for federal law enforcement officers (LEOs) by allowing them to receive full retirement credit for previously capped overtime premium pay, provided they make a required lump-sum payment. The Act also expands eligibility for "availability pay" to several new categories of federal law enforcement personnel. Finally, it provides a non-refundable federal tax credit for officers receiving certain lump-sum payments related to their retirement annuity calculations.

This bill, the Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act of 2025, establishes coverage and payment pathways for FDA-cleared Prescription Digital Therapeutics (PDTs) under Medicare Part B starting in 2026. It mandates the Secretary to develop payment methodologies based on private payer rates and requires manufacturers to report utilization and pricing data to ensure fair reimbursement. Furthermore, the Act expands Medicaid's authority to cover these software-based medical treatments when prescribed to beneficiaries.

The VA Employee Fairness Act of 2025 modifies the collective bargaining rules for employees of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) by streamlining existing statutes. This act removes outdated subsections related to bargaining and renumbers the remaining relevant section. Importantly, these changes do not affect the Secretary of Veterans Affairs' existing authority regarding incentive pay or expedited hiring processes.

The Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2025 declares that practices attempting to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity for payment constitute an unfair and deceptive business practice. Citing professional consensus on the ineffectiveness and harm of such "conversion therapy," the bill prohibits its provision and advertising. Enforcement authority is granted to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and the law allows both the U.S. Attorney General and State Attorneys General to file civil actions against violators.

This resolution expresses support for designating May as National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month to highlight the serious impact of this often-overlooked cancer. It emphasizes that early detection is crucial for survival, yet awareness of symptoms and the need for research remain low. The designation aims to promote public education, support patients, and push for renewed research into better treatments and a cure.

This bill establishes new procedures for the IRS when errors occur in payroll tax filings made by third-party payors, such as Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs). It clarifies the responsibility for resulting tax liabilities or penalties based on whether the payor relied on erroneous information provided by the employer. The legislation aims to fairly allocate responsibility between the employer and the third-party payor when mistakes happen during tax certification and filing.

This resolution officially designates the week of May 5 through May 9, 2025, as "Teacher Appreciation Week" to honor the dedication of public school teachers nationwide. It recognizes the crucial support teachers offer for key educational policies, including funding for students with disabilities and loan forgiveness programs. Furthermore, the bill affirms that teachers must have a voice in shaping federal, state, and local education policy.

This bill amends the Small Business Act to allow small businesses previously certified as being owned by a service-disabled veteran to temporarily retain that status after the veteran's death. This provision applies if a surviving child of the veteran inherits the ownership stake. The special status remains in effect for up to three years or until the child transfers their ownership interest.

The Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act expands Medicare Part B coverage to include services provided by pharmacists starting January 1, 2026. This coverage is specifically for testing or treatment related to COVID-19, the flu, RSV, strep throat, or during a declared public health emergency. The bill outlines payment structures, generally covering 80% of the cost, and prohibits pharmacists from balance billing Medicare patients for these covered services.

This resolution expresses strong support for designating May as "National Menstrual Health Awareness Month." It recognizes the significant impact that menstruation stigma has on the health, education, and economic participation of women and people who menstruate. The bill advocates for increased education, better access to care for menstrual conditions, and greater clinical research into women's reproductive health.

The SALUTE Act establishes a pilot program to allow certain active-duty service members and their dependents to purchase supplemental private insurance for uncovered cancer-related medical expenses. This optional coverage will be offered through agreements with selected insurance companies, with participants paying the full premium cost. The Department of Defense must report on the program's success after three years to determine if it should become permanent.

The Probationary Reduction for Employee Protections (PREP) Act shortens the initial probationary periods for new federal employees. Specifically, it limits the trial period to a maximum of six months for those transitioning directly from another executive branch civil service job. For other new hires, the maximum probationary period will be 12 months across competitive service, excepted service, and Senior Executive Service appointments.

The Assault Weapons Ban of 2025 comprehensively defines and bans the manufacture, sale, and transfer of specific semiautomatic assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices. The bill grandfathers existing weapons but imposes new requirements for their secure storage and mandates dealer involvement for future private transfers. It also allows federal grant money to be used by states for buy-back programs targeting these banned items.

The REHIRE Act establishes a temporary hiring preference for certain Federal employees involuntarily removed from their positions between January 1, 2025, and January 1, 2027. These eligible former employees will receive the equivalent of a "preference eligible" status plus five extra points on their earned scores when applying for competitive service jobs. This hiring advantage excludes those removed for misconduct, poor performance, or from political positions, and it expires five years after enactment.

This resolution expresses strong support for designating April 30, 2025, as "National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day." It highlights the significant number of undiagnosed chronic Hepatitis B cases in the U.S. and the severe long-term health risks, such as liver cancer. The bill encourages increased testing, vaccination among susceptible adults, and prompt care for those diagnosed to curb rising infection rates.