Legislative Activity

The HEADACHE Act establishes a comprehensive National Headache Disorders Initiative to improve research, workforce development, and care coordination for all headache disorders. It mandates the creation of an Advisory Council to guide federal efforts and requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit annual reports to Congress detailing progress and recommending actions. This legislation aims to address disparities and reduce the societal and financial burden of these conditions before the Act automatically expires five years after enactment.

The Pipeline Accountability Act of 2025 significantly strengthens pipeline safety and environmental standards by mandating rapid leak shut-off technology and considering climate impact in regulations. It dramatically increases public transparency by requiring operators to disclose extensive safety data and establishes new avenues for community engagement with regulators. Finally, the Act enhances accountability by empowering private citizens to sue for safety violations and updating the civil penalty structure for non-compliance.

This resolution formally recognizes Overdose Awareness Day and underscores the severity of the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States. It commits Congress to advancing bipartisan policies aimed at reducing the stigma associated with substance use disorders. Ultimately, the bill supports a comprehensive, national strategy focused on prevention, treatment, and recovery to combat preventable overdose deaths.

The College Athlete Economic Freedom Act establishes the right for college athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL) without jeopardizing their scholarships or facing institutional restrictions. The bill mandates reporting requirements for NIL collectives and creates a new visa pathway for international student-athletes to engage in NIL activities. Violations of these new NIL protections will be enforced by the FTC and can result in private lawsuits, as breaking the Act is considered an antitrust violation.

The Youth Poisoning Protection Act bans consumer products containing a high concentration (10% or more by weight) of sodium nitrite, classifying them as banned hazardous products. This action aims to protect youth by removing these dangerous substances from general consumer markets. The ban does not affect commercial, industrial, or products already regulated as drugs, cosmetics, or specific food items.

This resolution expresses the formal support of Congress for designating April 17, 2025, as Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day. The day honors the nearly two million victims who perished under the brutal Khmer Rouge regime, which began on that date in 1975. It also recognizes the resilience of survivors and encourages the President to issue a proclamation for national observance.

The DELETE Act establishes federal requirements for data brokers, mandating annual registration with the FTC detailing their data collection practices. It creates a centralized, secure system allowing individuals to submit one request to compel all registered data brokers to delete their personal information. Data brokers must comply with these deletion requests monthly and are subject to ongoing oversight, auditing, and annual fees to fund the system.

The Terms-of-service Labeling, Design, and Readability Act (TLDR Act) requires the FTC to mandate that large online companies provide a short, clear summary of their Terms of Service at the top of the agreement. This summary must detail data usage, user liabilities, and deletion options, accompanied by a visual diagram showing data flow. The goal is to make complex legal agreements easily understandable for all users, including those with low literacy skills.

The "Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act of 2025" streamlines the enrollment process for out-of-state healthcare providers in Medicaid and CHIP, ensuring children under 21 have access to care from eligible providers across state lines. By reducing administrative burdens and unnecessary screening requirements, the Act aims to improve healthcare access for children while maintaining necessary safeguards against fraud and abuse. Participating providers will be enrolled for a 5-year period, and the changes will take effect three years after the Act's enactment.