Track Andrea's sponsored bills, co-sponsored legislation, and voting record
The "Saving NIST's Workforce Act" prevents the National Institute of Standards and Technology from conducting layoffs until full funding is secured for fiscal year 2026, protecting its workforce from involuntary separation.
Zoe Lofgren
Representative
CA
Zoe Lofgren
Representative
CA
The "Saving NIST's Workforce Act" prevents the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) from conducting layoffs or involuntary separations of employees. This moratorium is in effect until full-year funding is secured for fiscal year 2026. Exceptions are made only in cases of employee misconduct, delinquency, or inefficiency.
Prohibits the National Science Foundation from conducting layoffs until full funding is secured for fiscal year 2026, except in cases of employee misconduct.
Zoe Lofgren
Representative
CA
Zoe Lofgren
Representative
CA
The "Saving NSFs Workforce Act" prevents the National Science Foundation (NSF) from conducting layoffs or involuntary employee separations until full funding is secured for fiscal year 2026. Exceptions are made for employee misconduct, delinquency, or inefficiency. This moratorium aims to stabilize the NSF workforce during a period of funding uncertainty.
This bill temporarily prohibits the Department of Energy from reducing its workforce until full-year appropriations for fiscal year 2026 are enacted, except in cases of employee misconduct or inefficiency.
Zoe Lofgren
Representative
CA
Zoe Lofgren
Representative
CA
The Saving DOE's Workforce Act prohibits the Department of Energy from conducting workforce reductions or involuntary employee separations until full-year appropriations for fiscal year 2026 are enacted. This moratorium excludes actions due to misconduct, delinquency, or inefficiency and applies to employees in the competitive service, excepted service, and Senior Executive Service. The new law does not override any other authorities regarding adverse personnel actions.
The PARA–EMT Act of 2025 aims to address the shortage of EMTs and paramedics by establishing grant programs for recruitment, training, and support, as well as facilitating veterans' transition into civilian EMS roles, and mandating a study on workforce needs.
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
Representative
WA
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
Representative
WA
The PARA–EMT Act of 2025 addresses the critical shortage of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and paramedics by establishing grant programs to support the recruitment, training, and retention of EMS personnel, with a focus on rural areas and veterans. It directs the Department of Labor, in coordination with Health and Human Services, to study the EMT and paramedic workforce and provide recommendations to Congress on addressing projected shortages. The Act aims to improve access to and enhance the quality of emergency medical services nationwide.
The "Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2025" expands SNAP eligibility for disabled veterans with significant service-connected disabilities or those receiving certain pensions, effective October 1, 2030.
Jahana Hayes
Representative
CT
Jahana Hayes
Representative
CT
The "Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2025" amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, expanding SNAP eligibility for disabled veterans. It includes veterans with a 60% or higher disability rating, those with multiple disabilities totaling 70% or higher with one at 40%, those catastrophically disabled, and those under 65 receiving certain pensions. These changes will take effect on October 1, 2030.
The "Lowering Egg Prices Act of 2025" exempts surplus broiler hatching eggs sold to egg breakers from certain regulations, aiming to streamline the process and potentially lower egg prices.
Josh Riley
Representative
NY
Josh Riley
Representative
NY
The "Lowering Egg Prices Act of 2025" aims to reduce egg prices by modifying regulations for surplus broiler hatching eggs. It exempts these eggs, when sold to egg breakers, from certain holding temperature regulations, allowing them to be processed into liquid egg products. The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, is required to revise relevant regulations to facilitate this process. This adjustment is intended to increase the supply of eggs available for processing, thereby lowering costs for consumers.
Supports the designation of March 18, 2025, as "National Agriculture Day" and recognizes the importance of agriculture in the United States.
Mark Alford
Representative
MO
Mark Alford
Representative
MO
This resolution expresses support for designating March 18, 2025, as "National Agriculture Day." It recognizes and celebrates the significant impact of agriculture as a leading industry in the United States.
The HELPER Act of 2025 establishes an FHA mortgage insurance program for first-time homebuyers who are first responders, allowing them to purchase homes with no down payment and waiving monthly insurance premiums.
John Rutherford
Representative
FL
John Rutherford
Representative
FL
The HELPER Act of 2025 amends the National Housing Act to establish an FHA mortgage insurance program for first responders, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, and teachers. This program allows the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to insure mortgages up to 100% of the appraised value for eligible first-time homebuyers, waiving down payment requirements but requiring an up-front mortgage insurance premium. Mortgagors must meet specific eligibility criteria, including being a first-time homebuyer, completing a housing counseling program, and meeting employment and good standing requirements as a first responder. The bill authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 2026 through 2032 and requires reauthorization of the program after 5 years.
The "Safe Vehicle Access for Survivors Act" ensures survivors of domestic violence and related crimes can safely terminate an abuser's access to connected vehicle services, protecting their location data and vehicle control.
Debbie Dingell
Representative
MI
Debbie Dingell
Representative
MI
The "Safe Vehicle Access for Survivors Act" protects survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking by requiring vehicle manufacturers to terminate an abuser's access to connected vehicle services upon request from the survivor. This ensures that abusers cannot use vehicle technology to track, control, or otherwise harm survivors. The Act mandates confidentiality and quick action by providers, while also providing them with liability protection. The Federal Communications Commission is tasked with creating rules to implement the Act, ensuring survivor safety and privacy.
The Major Richard Star Act ensures that disabled veterans with combat-related injuries receive both their retirement pay and disability compensation without reduction.
Gus Bilirakis
Representative
FL
Gus Bilirakis
Representative
FL
The Major Richard Star Act allows eligible combat-disabled veterans to receive both their retirement pay and disability compensation. This eliminates the previous offset that reduced retirement pay for those receiving disability compensation. The changes apply to payments beginning the month after enactment.
This bill authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to the Donut Dollies, members of the Red Cross Supplemental Recreational Activities Overseas program, for their service during the Vietnam War.
Mikie Sherrill
Representative
NJ
Mikie Sherrill
Representative
NJ
The "Donut Dollies Congressional Gold Medal Act" directs the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Red Cross Supplemental Recreational Activities Overseas (SRAO) program members, also known as the Donut Dollies, for their service during the Vietnam War. It instructs the Secretary of the Treasury to create the gold medal, which will be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution and made available for research. The Act also allows for the creation and sale of bronze duplicates of the medal to cover production costs, with proceeds going back to the Mint's Public Enterprise Fund.
The "Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025" expands Medicare coverage to include dental, vision, and hearing services, including preventative care, exams, and devices like dentures, eyeglasses, and hearing aids.
Lloyd Doggett
Representative
TX
Lloyd Doggett
Representative
TX
The Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025 expands Medicare coverage to include dental, vision, and hearing services, including preventative care, exams, and devices like dentures, eyeglasses, and hearing aids. Coverage for most services begins in 2026, with specific cost-sharing arrangements and limitations outlined in the bill. The Secretary has the authority to implement additional limitations and modify coverage based on recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force. The bill also requires the United States Preventive Services Task Force to include at least one oral health professional.
The HOME Investment Partnerships Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2025 reauthorizes and reforms the HOME Investment Partnerships Program to improve affordable housing access and efficiency.
Joyce Beatty
Representative
OH
Joyce Beatty
Representative
OH
The HOME Investment Partnerships Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2025 reauthorizes and reforms the HOME Investment Partnerships Program to provide affordable housing by allocating funding, modifying qualification thresholds, and streamlining processes for participating jurisdictions. It modifies affordable housing qualifications, eliminates deadlines for committing funds, reforms homeownership resale restrictions, requires on-site inspections of home properties, and establishes a home loan guarantee program. The bill also refines the processes for community housing development organizations to better serve low- and moderate-income individuals, and makes technical corrections to fix errors and modernize the language in the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act. These changes aim to increase the availability of affordable housing options, improve living conditions, and ensure efficient use of government funds.
Recognizes the League of Oregon Cities for its century-long support and advocacy for Oregon's cities, which enhance the quality of life for Oregonians.
Suzanne Bonamici
Representative
OR
Suzanne Bonamici
Representative
OR
This bill recognizes the League of Oregon Cities for its century-long support, advocacy, and resource provision to Oregon cities, enhancing the quality of life for Oregonians. It highlights the League's role in municipal governance, promotion of best practices, and collaboration among cities. The bill also acknowledges the League's support for congressional actions, such as Public Law 117167 and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which have significantly benefited Oregon's economy and infrastructure. It affirms the League as a key partner in strengthening the Federal-local partnership for the future.
The Caring for Survivors Act of 2025 increases dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and modifies requirements for survivors of totally disabled veterans.
Jahana Hayes
Representative
CT
Jahana Hayes
Representative
CT
The "Caring for Survivors Act of 2025" increases dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses of veterans. It changes the calculation of benefits to be based on 55 percent of a specified monthly compensation rate and includes a provision to ensure those receiving benefits based on a veteran's death before January 1, 1993, receive the greater of their current amount or the newly calculated amount. The Act also modifies the requirements for survivor benefits related to veterans who die while having a total disability rating, reducing the required period of disability from 10 to 5 years, and proportionally reducing benefits for those rated totally disabled for less than 10 years.
The "Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act" transitions TSA personnel management to align with standard federal employment regulations under Title 5 of the U.S. Code, enhances collective bargaining rights, and mandates reports on workforce issues.
Bennie Thompson
Representative
MS
Bennie Thompson
Representative
MS
The "Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act" mandates the transition of TSA personnel management systems to align with Title 5 of the U.S. Code, ensuring TSA employees receive similar rights and protections as other federal employees, including collective bargaining rights. It protects current pay and benefits during the transition, requires consultation with employee representatives, and addresses concerns related to employee well-being, safety, and diversity. The Act also calls for reports and plans to improve recruitment, address workplace harassment, and update background check requirements.
The Stop Comstock Act aims to repeal portions of the Comstock Act, clarifying that only obscene materials are prohibited from being mailed or shipped interstate, not items related to abortion or contraception.
Becca Balint
Representative
VT
Becca Balint
Representative
VT
The Stop Comstock Act seeks to revise Title 18 of the U.S. Code and the Tariff Act of 1930, narrowing the scope of prohibited materials that cannot be sent through the mail or interstate commerce to only obscene materials, thus removing restrictions related to abortion and contraception. This bill aims to repeal sections of the Comstock Act, an 1873 law that criminalized the dissemination of certain materials through the mail. By amending these laws, the bill intends to clarify and limit the federal government's power to regulate the distribution of materials deemed to be obscene.
The "American Teacher Act" aims to address teacher shortages and improve teacher compensation by providing grants to states to increase teacher salaries, with a goal of a $60,000 minimum annual salary, and launching a national campaign to promote the value of the teaching profession.
Frederica Wilson
Representative
FL
Frederica Wilson
Representative
FL
The American Teacher Act aims to address teacher shortages and improve teacher compensation by establishing grants for states to increase teacher salaries, with the goal of ensuring a minimum annual salary of $60,000 for full-time teachers at qualifying schools, adjusted for inflation. The Act also allows for a national campaign to raise awareness of the value of the teaching profession and clarifies that the Act does not alter existing employee rights or agreements. Finally, the Act defines key terms and authorizes necessary appropriations for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to implement the grants and awareness campaign.
The "Protect Our Probationary Employees Act" allows federal employees involuntarily separated from service between January 20, 2025, and January 20, 2029, to resume their probationary period if reappointed to a similar position.
Sarah Elfreth
Representative
MD
Sarah Elfreth
Representative
MD
The "Protect Our Probationary Employees Act" allows federal employees who were involuntarily separated from service between January 20, 2025, and January 20, 2029, to resume their probationary period if reappointed to a similar position in their former agency. The resumed probationary period will only last the duration of the original probationary period. This provision terminates on January 20, 2029.
The "Farewell to Foam Act of 2025" bans the sale and distribution of expanded polystyrene food service ware, loose fill, and coolers starting January 1, 2028, with escalating penalties for violations.
Lloyd Doggett
Representative
TX
Lloyd Doggett
Representative
TX
The "Farewell to Foam Act of 2025" bans the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of expanded polystyrene (EPS) food service ware, loose fill, and coolers starting January 1, 2028. The ban applies to food service providers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, with escalating civil penalties for violations after an initial written warning. The EPA Administrator is authorized to enforce the ban and create necessary regulations, and may allow states to enforce the ban if they meet the Administrator's requirements. Certain entities with lower annual revenues will face limitations on how frequently they can be penalized.