Legislative Activity

The "988 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act" aims to protect the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline from cybersecurity threats by requiring the reporting of vulnerabilities and incidents. It mandates the program's network administrator and local crisis centers to report cybersecurity issues while adhering to privacy laws. Additionally, the Act orders a study on the cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities associated with the 988 Lifeline.

The Patriot Day Act formally designates Patriot Day as a federal holiday. This legislation adds the observance to the official list of legal public holidays under 5 U.S.C. § 6103(a).

The Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act extends and strengthens critical federal programs designed to support the mental health and well-being of the health care workforce. The bill mandates annual awareness initiatives and expands grant eligibility to organizations focused on reducing administrative burdens for medical professionals. These programs are now authorized through fiscal year 2030 to ensure continued support for reducing burnout and promoting mental health services.

The Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025 extends the Department of Defense’s authority to sell excess aircraft and parts for wildfire suppression through 2035. This legislation expands the permitted use of these aircraft to include water dropping and mandates their exclusive use for firefighting operations.

The Train More Primary Care Doctors Act of 2025 increases federal funding for primary care training and enhancement programs. This legislation authorizes $49.9 million annually from 2025 through 2030 to help expand and improve the training of primary care physicians across the country.

The NO BAN Act prohibits discrimination in immigration based on religion, race, sex, nationality, or place of birth. It also places strict limitations on the President’s authority to suspend or restrict entry into the United States, requiring evidence-based justification, congressional oversight, and public reporting. These measures ensure that any future immigration restrictions are narrowly tailored and subject to judicial review.

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 Keep Our PACT Act ensures reliable, long-term federal investment in public education by establishing mandatory funding for Title I grants for low-income schools and special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). By transitioning these programs to mandatory spending through 2035, the bill guarantees that the federal government meets its commitment to support students and school districts without relying on annual appropriations.

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 National Human Trafficking Database Act establishes a centralized, public online database to track and report human trafficking data at the county level across the United States. Through a Department of Justice grant program, state agencies will collect and submit comprehensive statistics on trafficking prosecutions, survivor services, and related criminal activity. The bill mandates strict privacy protections to ensure all survivor data remains anonymous while providing a transparent, annually updated resource to combat human trafficking.

The Service-Disabled Veteran Opportunities in Small Business Act aims to increase federal contracting opportunities for businesses owned by service-disabled veterans. The bill mandates specialized training and best-practice guidance for federal agencies that fail to meet established contracting goals. Additionally, it requires the Small Business Administrator to submit annual reports to Congress to ensure accountability and track progress.

The Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act of 2025 establishes a 25 percent tax credit for qualified semiconductor design expenditures conducted within the United States. This legislation aims to bolster domestic innovation by incentivizing both in-house and contract design costs for advanced semiconductor technology. The credit is available through 2036 and is designed to complement existing manufacturing investment incentives.

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.

The Federal Firefighters Families First Act aims to improve pay equity, recruitment, and retention for federal firefighters by modernizing pay computation and establishing a maximum 60-hour regular workweek. Additionally, the bill ensures that regularly scheduled overtime is included in the calculation of federal retirement annuities. These measures seek to align federal firefighter compensation more closely with municipal standards and provide greater financial security for their families.

The Mentoring to Succeed Act of 2025 establishes a competitive grant program under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to support youth mentoring initiatives. These programs pair at-risk youth with trained mentors to foster social-emotional growth, improve academic performance, and enhance workforce readiness. By prioritizing underserved communities and career development, the legislation aims to help young people successfully transition into college and the workforce.

This bill authorizes veterans who have been awarded the Purple Heart to transfer their unused Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to a spouse, child, or stepchild. This new benefit provides Purple Heart recipients with greater flexibility to support their family members' educational goals.

The Public and Private Sector Ransomware Response Coordination Act of 2025 mandates that the Secretary of the Treasury conduct a comprehensive study on how public and private entities collaborate to prevent and respond to ransomware attacks on financial institutions. This report will evaluate the effectiveness of current information-sharing practices and provide policy recommendations to strengthen cybersecurity partnerships. Ultimately, the legislation aims to identify potential legislative improvements to ensure government agencies have timely access to critical incident data.

The Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act permanently codifies the ability for patients to receive cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services from the comfort of their own homes. By authorizing telehealth delivery and virtual physician supervision, the bill expands access to these essential services while removing restrictive geographic requirements. This legislation ensures that the flexibility established during the COVID-19 pandemic remains a permanent, standard feature of Medicare coverage.

The Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025 expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) headstones and markers by removing a key date restriction for certain individuals. It also updates benefits for families choosing an urn or plaque instead of a traditional marker, effective for veterans who died on or after January 5, 2021. Finally, the bill extends the expiration date for certain existing limits on VA pension payments.

The Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors Act establishes a three-year pilot program to improve health outcomes and care coordination for veterans enrolled in both VA health care and Medicare. By utilizing dedicated case managers and private sector care models, the program aims to streamline access to services, reduce costs, and eliminate gaps in care. The initiative will be implemented across select regions, including rural and medically underserved areas, to ensure better integration between VA and Medicare systems.