Legislative Activity

This bill, the Moving H–2A to United States Department of Agriculture Act of 2025, proposes transferring the administration of the H-2A temporary agricultural visa program from the Department of Labor to the Department of Agriculture. The transfer of responsibilities, staff, and resources will officially take effect 60 days after the bill is signed into law. This legislation aims to place the oversight of agricultural worker visas under the purview of the USDA.

The FEMA for America First Act of 2025 amends the Stafford Act to restrict FEMA individual assistance to only qualified aliens, excluding asylees, refugees, and certain parolees who have not pursued permanent residency. This bill narrows the eligibility criteria for disaster relief, focusing aid on a specific subset of legal immigrants as defined by existing federal laws.

The "Safe Storage Lockers for House Office Buildings Act" allows House employees to bring legal self-defense weapons into House office buildings, provided they store them in Capitol Police-operated lockers at external pedestrian entrances. The Capitol Police Board is required to install and manage these storage lockers within 180 days, enabling employees to comply with D.C. laws outside the buildings while adhering to Federal law inside. This act defines which weapons are covered and clarifies which buildings are included, excluding garages.

The Break the Chain Act significantly overhauls family-sponsored immigration by redefining "immediate relatives" to exclude parents of U.S. citizens from the top tier. It establishes new annual caps for family visas and creates a new, non-work, non-benefit nonimmigrant status (W) for parents of adult U.S. citizens. These sweeping changes are set to take effect on October 1, 2025, invalidating new petitions for parents filed after enactment.

The U.S. Citrus Protection Act prohibits the importation of commercially produced fresh citrus fruit from China into the United States. This ban will take effect 90 days after the enactment of the Act.

The SWIM Act of 2025 amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow taxpayers to deduct up to $500 ($1,000 for joint returns/heads of household) for expenses related to water competency and safety lessons for minors. This includes costs for basic swimming instruction and necessary equipment, with equipment expenses limited to $100 per item. The lessons must focus on water safety and competency, not competitive swimming. This change applies to taxable years starting after the Act's enactment.

The Women's Protection in Telehealth Act amends the Social Security Act to exclude individuals or entities from Medicare if they provide abortion-inducing drugs via telehealth. To be eligible for Medicare, a physician must physically examine the patient, be present during the drug's administration, and schedule an in-person follow-up within 14 days. This exclusion is permanent and not subject to standard waivers.

The ACCESS Act modifies health savings account (HSA) rules to allow contributions in place of cost-sharing reductions for certain health plans. For eligible individuals enrolled in a high-deductible health plan through an exchange, the health insurance issuer will contribute to the individual's HSA, with the government reimbursing the issuer for these payments. To ensure funds are used for healthcare, distributions from the HSA during months when contributions are received must be made via a qualified medical debit card. The Act also mandates public education on HSA contributions and appropriates funds for cost-sharing reduction payments and HSA contributions, effective for months beginning after December 31, 2025.

The "Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act" amends Title 36 of the United States Code to define "female" and "male" based on reproductive systems. It stipulates that individuals whose sex is male are prohibited from participating in amateur athletic competitions designated for females.

This bill proposes to eliminate the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). It would cut off all federal funding to USAID starting from the bill's enactment date. Any unspent funds previously allocated to USAID would be rescinded and transferred to the Secretary of State, along with the agency's assets and liabilities.

The "Time of Service Act" amends Title 38 of the U.S. Code to eliminate the time limitation for certain veterans to use their Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits. This change is achieved by adjusting the start date in the U.S. Code, allowing more veterans access to these benefits regardless of when they left the service.

The "Taliban Rare Earth Minerals Sanctions Act" imposes sanctions on foreign individuals and entities involved in significant transactions related to Afghanistan's rare earth mineral sector. These sanctions include blocking property transactions within the U.S. and denying U.S. visas. Penalties will be applied to those who violate the act.

The "Modern GI Bill Act" allows veterans to use their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to repay federal student loans, with a maximum annual payment of $15,900 in 2026, adjusted annually thereafter. Payments are limited to a total of 36 months and are made directly to the loan lender. This benefit is non-transferable and applies to educational assistance paid for months beginning on or after the enactment of this Act.

The "Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act" ensures that veterans participating in state-approved marijuana programs will not be denied Department of Veterans Affairs benefits. It requires Veterans Health Administration healthcare providers to discuss marijuana use with veteran patients and allows them to provide recommendations about state-approved marijuana programs. This act aims to protect veterans' access to healthcare and benefits while exploring alternative treatment options.

The "Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025" designates segments of the Myakka River in Sarasota County, Florida, as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior in partnership with the Myakka River Management Coordinating Council. This act allows the Secretary to coordinate with state and local entities to protect the river, offer technical and financial assistance for the comprehensive management plan, and specifies that land acquisition will only occur through donation or willing sellers, prohibiting the use of eminent domain. The Myakka River Management Council will coordinate management of the Myakka River by working with the Secretary of Interior to update and implement a comprehensive management plan. A representative from the National Park Service will be added to the Council.

The "Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025" seeks to modernize Medicare coverage for chiropractic services. It expands coverage to include all services provided by licensed Doctors of Chiropractic, not just manual spinal manipulation. Doctors of Chiropractic are required to attend an educational webinar to be eligible for Medicare reimbursement. This aims to align Medicare with other healthcare systems and private insurance in recognizing the full scope of chiropractic care.

The "Protecting Dogs Subjected to Experiments Act" prohibits the National Institutes of Health from using federal funds for research that involves testing on dogs. This bill aims to end the use of dogs in NIH-funded biological, medical, and behavioral research.

The "Protecting Higher Education from Foreign Threats Act" prohibits colleges and universities from receiving federal funding if they employ instructors funded by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). A CCP-funded instructor is defined as someone who directly instructs students and receives funds from the CCP while employed by the institution. Institutions can regain eligibility for federal funding if they no longer employ CCP-funded instructors. This change will take effect 180 days after the Act is enacted.

The "Protecting our Land Act" prohibits foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism from purchasing public or private real estate in the United States. It directs the President to create regulations blocking real estate purchases by these entities and their agents. The bill defines "foreign adversary" and "state sponsor of terrorism" according to existing U.S. law and specifies that "United States" includes all states, territories, and possessions.

The "Eliminate DEI in the Military Act" prohibits the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities within the military, national service academies, and the Department of Defense. This includes DEI-related training, programs, materials, positions, or appointments.