Legislative Activity

This bill recognizes May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, celebrating the significant contributions of these communities to the history and diversity of the United States. It acknowledges key milestones and the ongoing importance of these groups in various sectors, while also addressing historical discrimination and recent legislative efforts to combat hate crimes.

The Equality Act amends existing civil rights laws to explicitly include protections against discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in areas such as public accommodations, employment, housing, credit, and jury selection. It clarifies and expands the definition of sex to include sex stereotypes, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics. The act ensures equal access to shared facilities and prohibits the use of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 to justify discrimination. Ultimately, the Equality Act seeks to provide consistent and comprehensive protections against discrimination for LGBTQ+ individuals and women across various sectors.

The Agent Orange Relief Act of 2025 aims to address the ongoing health consequences of Agent Orange exposure during the Vietnam War by expanding benefits to children of male veterans with certain birth defects, supporting public research into the health issues of those affected, and providing health assessment and assistance to Vietnamese Americans. This act requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create a plan to implement the provisions of this Act within 180 days of enactment, and implementation must be completed within 18 months of the Act's enactment. Additionally, the Act mandates quarterly reports to Congress on the progress of its implementation. The Act defines "Agent Orange" as any chemical compound that was part of an herbicide used in support of U.S. and allied military operations in Vietnam.

The Victims of Agent Orange Act of 2025 aims to address the ongoing health and environmental damage caused by the use of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. It directs the United States Agency for International Development to provide assistance for healthcare, caregiver support, housing, poverty reduction, and environmental remediation in Vietnam for those affected by Agent Orange. The Act also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to assess the health of Vietnamese Americans and establish centers to provide care and treatment for conditions related to Agent Orange exposure. Finally, the Act requires both agencies to submit quarterly reports to Congress on the implementation of the Act.

This bill expresses support for designating April as National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). It recognizes the significant contributions of Arab Americans to the culture, economy, and identity of the United States. The bill encourages public celebration of Arab American heritage through appropriate programs and activities.

The Housing for All Act of 2025 aims to combat homelessness and address the housing shortage through increased funding for affordable housing programs, rental assistance, and supportive services. The bill authorizes billions in funding for programs like the Housing Trust Fund, Section 202 (elderly), Section 811 (disabled), and HOME Investment Partnerships Program. It also invests in community-driven solutions like safe parking programs, eviction protection, and mobile crisis intervention teams. Additionally, the act establishes a commission to address racial equity in housing and mandates studies on eviction data to inform future policy.

The WISE Act aims to strengthen protections and expand immigration benefits for non-citizen survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other crimes. It reforms the U visa program, broadens protections for battered spouses and children, limits the detention and removal of survivors, and enhances access to information and services. The bill also addresses issues related to waivers, step-children, visa caps, and naturalization requirements for survivors of abuse. Overall, the Act seeks to remove obstacles and provide timely access to immigration relief for vulnerable immigrants.

This resolution recognizes April 10th as National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day to encourage investment in the health and education of young people, who are disproportionately affected by HIV. It supports comprehensive HIV prevention and treatment strategies, including access to care and accurate information, while urging the removal of discriminatory laws and increased funding for relevant programs. The resolution emphasizes the importance of youth leadership and involvement in decisions impacting their health, advocating for a generation free of HIV stigma. It also acknowledges the negative impact of restricted bodily autonomy on youth access to HIV prevention and care.

The "Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act of 2025" prevents any reconciliation bill from reducing Medicaid enrollment or benefits, or SNAP eligibility or benefits, through January 20, 2029. It amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to enforce this protection, ensuring these vital programs remain untouched by budget cuts. Violations of this act will be subject to a point of order.

The American Family Act establishes a refundable child tax credit with monthly advance payments, providing up to $300 per month per child, and creates a $500 tax credit for other dependents. The amount of the credit is reduced based on the taxpayer's income, with initial reductions starting at $150,000 for joint returns. The IRS will make monthly advance payments and establish an online portal for taxpayers to manage their payments and provide necessary information. This act terminates the existing annual child tax credit after 2024 and aims to provide regular financial support to families.

This resolution requests the President to submit documents to the House of Representatives regarding potential conflicts of interest of Elon Musk. The documents should pertain to Musk's involvement with the Federal Government, including his role with the United States DOGE Service, government contracts involving entities he owns or controls, and any related conflicts of interest. The President is required to provide these unredacted documents within 14 days of the resolution's adoption.

This resolution requests the President to submit documents and communications to the House of Representatives regarding the termination, reassignment, or administrative leave of federal employees and Inspectors General, particularly those influenced by Elon Musk or related to DEI roles. The request covers actions and communications since January 20, 2025, including those related to workforce reduction and the removal of agency inspectors general. The President is required to provide these unedited documents within 14 days of the resolution's adoption.

The "Tax Cut for Workers Act of 2025" expands the Earned Income Credit (EIC) by lowering the minimum age, eliminating the maximum age, and increasing the credit amount for individuals without qualifying children. It also makes permanent certain EIC rules for Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and possessions with mirror code tax systems and allows taxpayers to elect to use prior year earned income for EIC calculation if it results in a larger credit. These changes will be effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

This resolution requests the President to submit documents to the House of Representatives regarding the use of insecure electronic communication platforms for official business and the Administration's adherence to federal record laws. It seeks information on plans to preserve official communications, particularly those involving national security information, and to prevent the deletion of records on platforms like Signal and WhatsApp. The request covers communications on both government and personal devices and demands unredacted copies of relevant documents within 14 days.

The "Raise the Wage Act of 2025" aims to increase the federal minimum wage to $17.00 per hour over five years, after which it will be annually adjusted based on the median hourly wage of all employees. The bill also gradually raises the minimum wage for tipped employees until it matches the standard minimum wage, while ensuring they retain all tips. Additionally, it increases and then eliminates the subminimum wage for newly hired employees under 20 and individuals with disabilities, promoting fair wages for all workers.

The "No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act" aims to eliminate tax deductions for employer expenses used to influence employees' decisions regarding unionizing and collective bargaining. It defines "labor organization activity" broadly, encompassing elections, disputes, and collective actions. The bill mandates detailed reporting of such activities, with significant penalties for non-compliance, and directs the Treasury Secretary to issue implementing guidance. This would apply to expenses incurred more than 240 days after the bill's enactment.

The IDEA Full Funding Act aims to increase federal funding for special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) from fiscal year 2026 through 2035 and subsequent years. It authorizes and appropriates specific funding levels for IDEA, excluding section 619, with increasing amounts each year. The funding is determined by both a set dollar amount and a percentage based on the number of children with disabilities and average per-pupil expenditure, whichever is greater. The bill also mandates that the increased funding adhere to "cut-as-you-go" rules, ensuring fiscal responsibility.

The "Protect America's Workforce Act" nullifies a 2025 executive order that limited federal labor-management relations programs. It prevents the enforcement of the executive order and prohibits the use of federal funds for its implementation. Additionally, the bill ensures the validity of existing collective bargaining agreements between federal agencies and labor organizations until their original expiration dates.

This resolution requests the President to submit documents to the House of Representatives regarding the use of AI technologies involving Elon Musk or the United States DOGE Service within federal agencies since January 20, 2025. It seeks information on the types of data used, individuals involved in decision-making, concerns about privacy and legal violations, and the potential impact on federal expenditures and programs. The request aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the deployment of AI and its potential effects on Americans.

The "Hunger-Free Future Act of 2025" aims to prevent increases in food insecurity when the thrifty food plan is re-evaluated or updated within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It ensures that adjustments to the diet's cost continue as outlined in existing guidelines.