Legislative Activity

This resolution expresses strong support for designating the week of May 4 through May 10, 2025, as National Small Business Week. It aims to celebrate the vital contributions of the over 34.5 million small businesses that support tens of millions of jobs nationwide. The bill honors the hard work and entrepreneurial spirit of small business owners in every community.

This resolution expresses strong Congressional support and appreciation for the Republic of Romania and the Republic of Moldova as they defend their democracies against malign Russian interference. It highlights their crucial roles as NATO and EU partners, respectively, and condemns ongoing Russian efforts to destabilize their upcoming elections. The bill urges the U.S. government and international partners to increase support for the sovereignty and election integrity of both nations.

The PREVAIL Act aims to strengthen the U.S. patent system to better protect American innovation and national security against foreign competition. It introduces significant procedural reforms to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and patent review processes, including stricter conduct rules and limitations on duplicative legal challenges. Furthermore, the bill ensures that all fees collected by the USPTO are dedicated solely to its operations and expands fee reductions for academic and small business innovators.

The America the Beautiful Act reauthorizes and extends the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund through fiscal year 2033, increasing its total authorized funding. This legislation adjusts funding priorities to favor projects receiving private contributions and streamlines the process for accepting and allocating public donations. Additionally, it mandates reporting on efforts to reduce the existing deferred maintenance backlog and improve future preventative maintenance across public lands.

The Living Donor Protection Act of 2025 prohibits life, disability, and long-term care insurers from denying coverage or increasing premiums solely because an individual is a living organ donor. The bill also clarifies that organ donation surgery qualifies as a serious health condition under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for both private and federal employees. Finally, it mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to update educational materials regarding the risks, benefits, and insurance implications of living donation.

The Insurance Data Protection Act aims to revise how federal agencies interact with insurance company data. This bill removes certain government subpoena powers and strengthens confidentiality protections when the Federal Insurance Office shares sensitive information. Furthermore, it limits the Office of Financial Research's ability to subpoena insurance companies directly and requires financial regulators to coordinate data collection to avoid duplication.

The Stand with Israel Act prohibits the U.S. government from contributing funds to any United Nations entity that takes action to expel, suspend, or otherwise restrict Israel's full and equal participation. This measure ensures U.S. financial support is withheld from UN bodies that discriminate against Israel.

The Retirement Savings for Americans Act of 2025 establishes the American Worker Retirement Fund, a new government-managed retirement savings vehicle featuring automatic enrollment and a direct government matching contribution for workers. This system is overseen by an independent federal board tasked with setting investment policy under strict fiduciary standards to protect participant assets. The bill further incentivizes saving through a new, tiered "Government Match Tax Credit" that deposits the matching funds directly into the worker's retirement account.

The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025 comprehensively reforms the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program by updating state allocation formulas based on population and inflation, and by modifying tenant eligibility rules to protect vulnerable residents. The bill also introduces significant changes for property owners regarding casualty loss, acquisition costs, and incentives for serving extremely low-income households. Finally, it directs efforts toward increasing program transparency and encouraging local governments to reform restrictive housing policies.

The National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2025 establishes a new framework to strengthen the nursing workforce by creating a two-year pilot program for State and regional nursing workforce centers. These centers will receive federal grants to analyze workforce data, study education capacity, and develop strategies to recruit and retain nurses. The bill also enhances federal support for health workforce analysis centers to provide technical assistance and research specifically focused on nursing needs and shortages.

This resolution officially designates the week of April 19 through April 27, 2025, as "National Park Week." It recognizes the historical significance and vital mission of the National Park Service in preserving America's natural and cultural treasures. The bill encourages the public to visit, experience, and support these cherished sites during this designated week.

The Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act extends the availability of incentive payments for healthcare providers participating in approved alternative payment models. Specifically, it pushes the final year for these bonuses from 2026 to 2027. For the extended year of 2027, the bill establishes a new incentive payment percentage of 3.53 percent.

The Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act ensures that when the IRS extends tax filing deadlines due to a declared disaster, that same extension automatically applies to the time limit for claiming related tax credits or refunds. Furthermore, this law adjusts the timeline for the IRS to issue collection notices, basing it on the disaster-postponed payment deadlines. This provides taxpayers with consistent relief following major emergencies.

The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act aims to combat sophisticated criminal gangs engaged in large-scale retail and supply chain theft. This bill strengthens federal law by updating money laundering and stolen property statutes, including establishing a $5,000 aggregate value threshold for certain offenses. Crucially, it mandates the creation of a specialized federal Coordination Center within Homeland Security to unify efforts across all levels of law enforcement and private industry against these transnational criminal organizations.

This bill mandates the Attorney General to produce comprehensive reports to Congress addressing the rising violence against law enforcement officers, including ambushes and non-traditional aggressions. These reports must analyze current data collection gaps, evaluate existing training and mental health resources, and recommend legislative or procedural improvements. The ultimate goal is to enhance officer safety, wellness, and the federal government's ability to support local and state police departments effectively.

The NO FAKES Act of 2025 establishes exclusive property rights for individuals over the creation and use of their digital voice and visual likenesses (Digital Replicas). This federal law grants the right holder the authority to license or control the use of these replicas, both during the individual's life and for a set period after death. The Act outlines specific licensing rules, liability for unauthorized use in commerce, and safe harbor provisions for online services that comply with takedown notices based on digital fingerprinting.

The Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act revises federal physician self-referral rules to create specific exemptions for certain physician-owned hospitals located in rural areas. This legislation allows these designated "covered rural hospitals" to be exempt from general referral prohibitions. Furthermore, the bill eliminates the existing ban that prevented these physician-owned hospitals from expanding their operations.

The Food Security and Farm Protection Act prohibits state and local governments from imposing new regulations on how agricultural products are grown in other states for interstate commerce. It establishes a federal right for affected parties to sue governments over such regulations that interfere with the flow of agricultural goods across state lines. Successful plaintiffs can seek to overturn the regulation and recover economic damages.

The Sister City Transparency Act mandates a comprehensive study by the Comptroller General into U.S. sister city partnerships involving foreign communities from countries with significant public corruption. This study will examine how these partnerships are formed, their activities, and the associated risks to U.S. economic and national security interests. The resulting report will provide Congress with recommendations on best practices for transparency and oversight.

The PEER Support Act aims to formally recognize and professionalize the role of certified peer support specialists who have lived experience in recovery. It establishes a new Office of Recovery within SAMHSA to support these specialists and enhance recovery services nationwide. Furthermore, the bill mandates the official classification of this profession and requires a federal report on state criminal background check policies for peer specialists.