Legislative Activity

This bill authorizes the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders in recognition of their courageous, nonviolent efforts to end racial segregation in interstate travel. By challenging discriminatory laws through the 1961 Freedom Rides, these activists played a pivotal role in advancing the American Civil Rights Movement. The medal will be housed at the Smithsonian Institution to honor their historic contribution to equality.

The Health Care Workforce Innovation Act of 2025 establishes a grant program to support community-driven education and training for allied health professionals. By funding partnerships between health centers and educational institutions, the bill aims to increase the number of qualified workers in rural and underserved areas. This initiative focuses on expanding career pathways, improving healthcare access, and fostering a more diverse and skilled health workforce.

The Rosa Parks Day Act officially establishes Rosa Parks Day as a legal public holiday in the United States. This amendment updates federal law to include Rosa Parks Day alongside existing holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Consequently, federal employees and operations will observe this new national holiday.

This resolution affirms strong support for the U.S. Department of Education and its critical role in funding and protecting public K-12 schools. It emphasizes the importance of federal investment in closing opportunity gaps and ensuring civil rights protections for all students. Furthermore, the bill explicitly condemns any efforts to defund public education, dismantle the Department of Education, or divert public funds to private school vouchers.

The Disaster Assistance Fairness Act amends the Stafford Act to ensure that residential common interest communities—including condominiums, housing cooperatives, and manufactured housing communities—can access federal disaster relief. The bill authorizes federal assistance for debris removal on private community property and allows for the repair of essential shared infrastructure following a major disaster.

The Stop Antiabortion Disinformation (SAD) Act prohibits crisis pregnancy centers from using deceptive advertising to mislead individuals seeking reproductive health care. The bill empowers the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to regulate and penalize organizations that falsely claim to provide abortion services or licensed medical care. This legislation aims to ensure patients have access to accurate, evidence-based information when making reproductive health decisions.

The Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025 aims to support healthcare providers by extending Medicare payment adjustments through the end of 2025. Specifically, the bill provides a 6.62 percent payment increase for services rendered between April 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025, to help practitioners adjust to evolving Medicare payment policies.

The Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act directs the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to conduct a comprehensive study of Holocaust education in public elementary and secondary schools across the United States. This study will evaluate current curriculum standards, teaching methods, and available resources to identify gaps and improve how students learn about the Holocaust and the history of antisemitism. The findings will be compiled into a report submitted to Congress to help strengthen educational efforts in preventing hate and bigotry.

This bill recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year. It acknowledges the importance of Lunar New Year for Asian Americans and others in the U.S., and expresses respect for those who celebrate it worldwide. The bill wishes all celebrants a happy and prosperous new year.

This bill recognizes the significant historical and ongoing contributions of tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to communities across the United States through charitable activities, volunteer work, and financial support for members. It expresses the sense of Congress that these societies are a valuable support system that addresses unmet needs and generates substantial returns to the U.S. through their tax-exempt status. The bill also advocates for the continued promotion of fraternal benefit societies.

The Lunar New Year Day Act proposes designating Lunar New Year Day as an official federal legal public holiday. If passed, this legislation would amend federal law to include the holiday in the official list of observed public holidays in the United States.

This bill expresses the House of Representatives' view that Congress should act to maintain the United States Postal Service (USPS) as an independent entity within the Federal Government. It emphasizes the USPS's role as a self-sustaining service vital to the economy and national connectivity. The resolution discourages privatization, citing concerns about increased costs, reduced services, and damage to critical infrastructure.

This bill expresses the House of Representatives' disapproval of the President's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement, recognizing climate change as a threat and highlighting the increasing costs of extreme weather events. It commends entities supporting the Agreement, urges the President to reconsider, and encourages Congress to prioritize U.S. leadership on climate change.

The Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act aims to increase shipping options by allowing foreign-flagged vessels to operate on noncontiguous trade routes under specific conditions. This exemption applies only to routes that lack sufficient competition, defined as having fewer than three independent, coastwise-qualified operators each moving at least 20 percent of the freight volume. The bill seeks to foster greater market competition and improve service reliability in these regions.

The Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2024 establishes a new standard for determining fair shipping costs in noncontiguous domestic ocean trade. Under this act, a rate is considered reasonable if it falls within 10 percent of a comparable international ocean rate index recognized by the Federal Maritime Commission.

The Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2024 proposes an exemption to current federal shipping laws, allowing certain foreign-built and foreign-registered vessels to transport cargo between noncontiguous parts of the United States, such as Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. The bill establishes specific regulatory, labor, and environmental standards that these vessels must meet to operate in U.S. domestic trade. Additionally, it introduces new legal requirements for non-citizen entities that irregularly engage in U.S. coastwise shipping.

The Neighbors Not Enemies Act seeks to repeal the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. By eliminating these long-standing statutes, the bill aims to remove the legal framework that currently allows for the detention and deportation of non-citizens based solely on their country of origin during times of declared war.

The Report on Grant Consolidation Authority for Puerto Rico Act directs the Comptroller General to study whether consolidating federal grants could alleviate the administrative burden on Puerto Rico’s public sector. This report aims to identify challenges in accessing federal funding and determine if extending grant consolidation authority would help the Commonwealth better manage its resources amid ongoing economic and recovery efforts.

The Young Americans Financial Literacy Act addresses the widespread need for improved financial education among young people aged 8 to 24. This bill authorizes funding for competitive grants to establish Centers of Excellence focused on developing and implementing research-backed financial literacy programs. These centers will create educational materials, train educators, and specifically target issues like student debt management for young adults. The goal is to improve financial well-being and stability through targeted, measurable educational interventions.

The Muhammad Ali Congressional Gold Medal Act authorizes the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Muhammad Ali in recognition of his extraordinary athletic achievements and lifelong humanitarian contributions. The bill directs the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike the medal for presentation to his wife, Lonnie Ali, and authorizes the production and sale of bronze duplicates.