Legislative Activity

The Saving Our MALLS Act of 2025 amends the tax code to exclude certain canceled commercial or retail debt from being counted as taxable income. This exclusion applies to debt secured by business real property that was taken on before March 1, 2023, and forgiven between late 2023 and 2028. The goal is to provide financial relief by preventing debt forgiveness from creating an immediate tax liability for businesses.

This resolution supports designating the week including June 23, 2025, as "National Women's Sports Week" to celebrate the anniversary and growth of women's sports since Title IX. It strongly affirms the importance of Title IX in creating equal opportunities for female athletes. Furthermore, the resolution argues that protecting single-sex sports is necessary to maintain fairness and safety for biological women in athletics.

This resolution expresses support for designating June 2025 as "National Dairy Month" to recognize the vital role of the dairy industry. It highlights the industry's significant contributions to American health, noting that dairy is a key source of essential nutrients like calcium and Vitamin D. Furthermore, the resolution commends the nation's family-owned dairy farms for their economic impact and agricultural heritage. It also strongly opposes unfair regulations that hinder dairy farmers.

The Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act establishes a new federal bankruptcy exemption allowing individuals filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 to keep their firearms. Specifically, debtors can now exempt their aggregate interest in a single firearm or collection of firearms up to a total value of \$3,000. This change applies only to bankruptcy cases filed on or after the date the Act is enacted into law.

This resolution expresses the strong support of the U.S. Congress for Israel's recent military actions aimed at dismantling Iran's nuclear enrichment capabilities. It condemns Iran's advancement toward nuclear weapons and its retaliatory attacks against Israeli civilians. Furthermore, the bill urges Iran to immediately cease all nuclear activities and reaffirms the United States' commitment to Israel's security.

This resolution expresses the strong sense of the House of Representatives that Social Security must be preserved and protected. It affirms the commitment to safeguard the program for current beneficiaries who rely on its benefits. Furthermore, the resolution emphasizes the importance of ensuring the system remains sound for future generations.

The Financing Lead Out of Water Act of 2025 (Flow Act) modifies tax-exempt bond rules to encourage the replacement of privately-owned lead water pipes. This legislation clarifies that using these bonds for qualified lead service line replacement does not count as prohibited private business use. This change allows public water systems to finance necessary lead pipe removal to meet federal drinking water standards.

The Freedom to Frack Act ties federal grant eligibility to a state's stance on hydraulic fracturing. This legislation stipulates that any state enacting or maintaining a ban on fracking will lose its eligibility to receive funding from a specific federal grant program. Essentially, the bill uses federal funding as an incentive to prevent states from banning hydraulic fracturing.

The Building Advanced Semiconductors Investment Credit Act (BASIC ACT) significantly boosts incentives for domestic semiconductor manufacturing. This bill increases the investment tax credit rate for advanced manufacturing from 25 percent to 35 percent. Furthermore, it extends the period during which this enhanced credit can be claimed, pushing the deadline from 2026 to December 31, 2030.

This Act prohibits the use of federal funds for gender transition procedures across major public health programs, including Medicaid, CHIP for minors, and Medicare. It also removes the tax deductibility for expenses related to these procedures, defining them broadly as medical interventions intended to change physical appearance to match an identity different from biological sex. The legislation provides specific medical exceptions for conditions like Disorders of Sex Development (DSD) and life-saving care. Finally, it bans gender transition procedures from being classified as an essential health benefit under the Affordable Care Act.

The Promoting Submetering for Affordable Housing Act aims to encourage the installation of water submetering in new affordable rental properties. This is achieved by increasing the available tax credit for developers who install these meters, allowing them to count 5% more of their building costs toward the credit calculation. To qualify, tenants must also have timely access to their water usage readings.

The Law Enforcement Solidarity Act authorizes the Attorney General to determine if local jurisdictions have restrictions on cooperating with federal law enforcement, particularly regarding immigration matters. Jurisdictions deemed non-cooperative may be ineligible to receive federal funds specifically intended for undocumented immigrants. Furthermore, the Act mandates the Attorney General to issue an annual report listing all jurisdictions identified as having such cooperation restrictions.

The Countering Hate Against Israel by Federal Contractors Act prohibits federal agencies from awarding contracts over \$100,000 to companies that boycott Israel. Companies seeking these contracts must certify they are not currently boycotting Israel and agree not to start one during the contract period. Agencies must terminate contracts if a violation is found, unless the company ceases the boycott.

The Promoting Affordable Childcare for Everyone (PACE) Act aims to significantly enhance childcare financial support for families. It restructures the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit, potentially making it refundable and increasing its maximum rate, while also raising the tax-free exclusion limit for employer-provided dependent care assistance to \$7,500. These key provisions are scheduled to take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025, with future adjustments for inflation built into the new rules.

The High-Quality Charter Schools Act establishes a new federal tax credit for individuals who donate to eligible, high-performing charter school organizations for expansion purposes. This credit is set at 75% of the qualified contribution, subject to annual income limitations and an overall national cap of $5 billion starting in 2026. The bill also mandates specific spending deadlines for recipient organizations and ensures that participation does not subject these charter schools to government control. These provisions will take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.

This Act officially establishes the Finger Lakes National Heritage Area in New York, incorporating fourteen counties into the National Heritage Area System. The Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance is designated as the local coordinating entity responsible for developing and submitting a management plan within three years. This designation authorizes federal assistance for the area for a period of fifteen years from the date of enactment.

The Protecting Options for Seniors Act of 2025 addresses significant under-projection of Medicare Advantage (MA) local area growth caused by recent wage index reclassifications. This bill mandates a specific adjustment to MA payment rates starting in 2026 for areas experiencing rapid wage index increases exceeding 20 percent. While providing targeted financial boosts to these areas, the Act ensures the overall national benchmark average remains neutral. Furthermore, it requires increased transparency by mandating the separate reporting of Part A and Part B payments to area hospitals in annual public notices.

The Protect TANF Resources for Families Act ensures that federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds supplement, rather than replace, existing state spending, requiring gubernatorial certification of compliance. Additionally, this bill provides a two-year reauthorization for most existing TANF Part A activities through September 30, 2026. This extension guarantees continued funding for current state-level support programs.

The REPEAL CBO Requirements Act allows Congressional committees to substitute the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) score for major legislation with an estimate from one of the top ten largest, reputable private accounting firms. If a committee chooses to use a private estimate, that score must be used for all budget enforcement purposes, overriding the need for a CBO analysis. This measure fundamentally changes who provides the official financial scoring for certain bills reported out of committee.

The State-Level Departments of Government Efficiency Establishment Act mandates that states create a dedicated, bipartisan efficiency office to qualify for non-security discretionary federal funding starting in fiscal year 2026. This new state department must review federal fund management and actively identify waste, fraud, and abuse. The office is required to issue an annual report detailing its activities and providing specific recommendations for improving federal spending efficiency.