Legislative Activity

The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 expands milk options available to students in the National School Lunch Program by allowing schools to offer organic or non-organic whole milk. This legislation provides greater flexibility for schools in providing fluid milk choices while maintaining accommodations for students with special dietary needs. Importantly, the saturated fat content of these offered milk options will not count toward the meal's overall saturated fat limits.

The "Orphan Well Grant Flexibility Act of 2025" amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005, clarifying that states are not required to measure methane emissions to be eligible for grants for plugging and remediating orphaned wells. It enables states to use grant funding for data collection related to methane emissions but does not mandate it. The Act also directs the Secretary of the Interior to partner with the National Academies to study the impact of the orphaned well grant program on economic development and housing trends, requiring a report to Congress. This study must be completed using existing funds.

This bill designates February 5, 2025, as "Scouting America Day" to celebrate the 115th anniversary of Scouting America. It recognizes the organization's commitment to teaching youth self-reliance, character, and leadership skills. The bill also acknowledges the significant contributions of Eagle Scouts and the extensive volunteer work within Scouting America.

This bill expresses support for Career and Technical Education Month, recognizing the vital role of CTE in preparing a skilled workforce for high-demand fields and contributing to economic growth. It highlights CTE's positive impact on student achievement, employability, and college readiness. The bill encourages educators, counselors, and parents to promote CTE as a valuable educational pathway.

This bill allocates $14,903,700 for the Committee on Agriculture's expenses in the 119th Congress, covering staff salaries and other necessary costs. The funds are divided across two sessions, with spending capped for each. Payments must be made through vouchers approved by the Chairman and the Committee on House Administration, adhering to their regulations. All expenditures must comply with the rules established by the House Administration Committee.

The "Skills Investment Act of 2025" renames and expands Coverdell education savings accounts into "Coverdell lifelong learning accounts" to cover a broader range of skill development and educational expenses. It modifies age restrictions and contribution rules, introduces a new tax credit for employers contributing to employee accounts, and allows beneficiaries to deduct contributions made to their accounts. These changes aim to promote lifelong learning and workforce development.