Legislative Activity

This bill prevents the House of Representatives from considering reconciliation legislation that would cut Medicaid or SNAP benefits for children, seniors, pregnant women, and people with disabilities. This point of order would be in effect for the 119th Congress. The point of order does not apply to provisions that reduce improper payments or fraudulent billing.

This bill expresses support for designating May 2025 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month" to promote motorcycle safety and awareness among all road users. It recognizes the importance of motorcycles as a fuel-efficient mode of transportation and encourages the safe sharing of roadways. The bill also emphasizes the need for rider safety education, training, and the use of proper gear for safe motorcycle operation.

The CHOICE for Veterans Act of 2025 amends title 38 of the U.S. Code to modify the process and oversight of agents and attorneys who assist veterans with initial and supplemental benefit claims. It mandates increased transparency, including public lists of accredited representatives and warnings about fees, and sets guidelines for fee agreements, including caps and installment options. The Act also expands the grounds for disciplinary actions against agents and attorneys and requires reviews and reports to ensure effective implementation and oversight. Finally, the bill extends certain limits on pension payments.

This bill designates May as "Fallen Heroes Memorial Month" to honor the over 1.3 million members of the Armed Forces who have died for liberty. It calls on the House of Representatives to honor fallen veterans, support their families, and encourage remembrance of their contributions. The bill also requests the President to annually proclaim May as Fallen Heroes Memorial Month, to affirm the nation's gratitude, and encourage Americans to support veteran service organizations.

The "Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act" authorizes the presentation of three Congressional Gold Medals to honor the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team for their historic "Miracle on Ice" victory. These medals will be given to the Lake Placid Olympic Center, the United States Hockey Hall of Fame, and the US Olympic and Paralympic Museum for public display. The Act also allows for the creation and sale of bronze duplicates to fund the medal production.

The "What Works for Preventing Veteran Suicide Act" requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish standard practices for suicide prevention and mental health grant or pilot programs within the Veterans Health Administration. These practices include setting measurable objectives, creating data analysis plans for program evaluation, communicating program details with relevant entities, conducting program evaluations, and sharing results and best practices. The goal is to ensure that these programs are effective, data-driven, and transparent, ultimately improving veteran suicide prevention efforts. The regulations for these practices must be issued within 180 days of the bill's enactment and will apply retroactively to pre-existing programs.

The "No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025" limits the scope of injunctions issued by U.S. district courts, restricting them to only apply to the parties involved in the case. An exception is provided for cases involving challenges to executive branch actions brought by multiple states from different circuits, in which a randomly selected three-judge panel may issue broader injunctions. The bill also allows parties to choose whether to appeal injunction decisions to the circuit court or the Supreme Court.

The DRIVE Act prohibits the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from requiring commercial vehicles over 26,000 pounds to use speed limiting devices. This prevents the agency from mandating a maximum speed setting for these vehicles.

The Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025 aims to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and countering its support for terrorism by imposing sanctions on those involved in Iran's energy sector and those who provide financial support for its destabilizing activities. It mandates sanctions on foreign entities involved in processing, exporting, or selling Iranian oil, gas, and petrochemicals, while also establishing an interagency working group to coordinate and enforce these sanctions. The Act also amends existing legislation to require the identification of individuals involved in sanctionable activities or sanctions evasion related to Iranian oil and gas sales.

The "No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act" aims to prevent U.S. taxpayer money from supporting the Taliban by requiring the State Department to actively oppose financial support to the Taliban from foreign countries and NGOs, especially those receiving U.S. aid. It mandates reports to Congress on entities supporting the Taliban, the status of direct cash assistance programs in Afghanistan, and the status of the Afghan Fund, including measures to prevent Taliban access to these funds. The Act also requires the development and implementation of a strategy to discourage support to the Taliban, utilizing U.S. foreign assistance as a deterrent.

The Pet and Livestock Protection Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of the Interior to remove the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife, as previously established in the 2020 rule. This action must be completed within 60 days of the Act's enactment. The Act explicitly prohibits any judicial review of this reissuance.

The End Kidney Deaths Act introduces a $10,000 per year tax credit for five years, up to $50,000, for individuals who make a qualified non-directed living kidney donation, where the donor does not know the recipient. This credit aims to incentivize kidney donations and will not be considered valuable consideration in violation of organ purchase prohibitions. The Act applies to donations made after December 31, 2026, and before January 1, 2037.

The "CBO Scoring Accountability Act" requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to analyze major legislation for the first 10 years after enactment, including estimates of costs, revenue changes, and comparisons against previous estimates. It mandates a report to Congress if discrepancies between actual costs/revenue and prior estimates exceed 10 percent, ensuring transparency and accountability in legislative financial impacts. Federal departments and agencies are required to provide the CBO director with the information necessary to conduct these analysis. "Major legislation" is defined as any bill projected to result in mandatory spending or federal revenue changes equal to or greater than 0.25 percent of the current projected gross domestic product of the United States for that year.

This bill authorizes the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funds from various entities for wastewater treatment, water conservation, and flood control projects, with limitations on funding sources and reimbursements. It mandates the Commission to report annually on the funds received and activities undertaken. It prohibits the Commission from accepting funds from entities with ties to "foreign countries of concern."

The "Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act" or the "SAVES Act" establishes a five-year pilot program within the Department of Veterans Affairs to award grants to nonprofit organizations that provide service dogs to veterans with disabilities, including those with mental health conditions such as PTSD. The grants, up to $2,000,000 each, will support the planning, development, and management of service dog programs, ensuring veterans receive these dogs at no cost and are informed of available VA benefits. The VA will also provide veterinary insurance for the service dogs. $10,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated for each of the five fiscal years following the establishment of the pilot program.

The "Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act" prohibits Federal Reserve Banks from offering financial products or services directly to individuals, maintaining accounts for individuals, or issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) directly or indirectly. It also blocks the Federal Reserve from testing, creating, or implementing a CBDC, or using it to implement monetary policy, without explicit congressional authorization. The bill clarifies that these restrictions do not apply to digital versions of the dollar that are open, permissionless, and private, like physical currency.

The Military Installation Retail Security Act of 2025 prohibits the Department of Defense from entering into or renewing long-term concession agreements with retailers controlled by countries that pose a national security risk, with a waiver option if essential goods or services are not otherwise available. It mandates retailers to disclose relationships with these countries and requires review and potential termination of existing agreements. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is directed to investigate and provide determinations on national security implications. The Act defines key terms to clarify the scope and enforcement of these provisions.

The SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act updates the resource limits for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, increasing the individual limit to $10,000 and the couple's limit to $20,000 by 2025. After 2025, these limits will be adjusted annually for inflation based on the Consumer Price Index. This change aims to allow SSI recipients to save more without losing their eligibility for benefits.

The "Hot Foods Act of 2025" amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, allowing SNAP benefits to be used for hot and ready-to-eat foods. It broadens the scope of eligible food items under SNAP and modifies retailer eligibility requirements, permitting more stores to accept SNAP if hot food sales do not exceed 50% of their gross sales. This change also updates the language regarding where SNAP-eligible food can be consumed to include "home or immediate consumption".

The "Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 2025" amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to establish a program encouraging SNAP recipients to purchase and consume naturally nutrient-rich dairy products like fluid milk, yogurt, and cheese through purchase incentives. The Act authorizes the Secretary to provide grants to eligible entities for project implementation, mandates rigorous project evaluations, and requires biennial reports to Congress. It appropriates $10,000,000 annually, with an additional $10,000,000 authorized for fiscal year 2026 and beyond, and transitions existing pilot programs into this new initiative.