Legislative Activity

The Mission UNPLUGGED Act mandates the Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) to establish a policy banning student use of personal electronic devices during school hours. This policy must allow for necessary exceptions, such as medical needs or emergencies, while providing schools with resources for implementation. The Director must report annually for five years on the policy's impact, including costs, student performance, and mental health outcomes.

The UNPLUGGED Schools Grant Act of 2025 establishes a federal grant program to help public schools implement strict policies banning personal electronic devices during school hours. To qualify for funding, states must already have a comprehensive policy in place that allows for necessary medical and disability-related exceptions. Grant funds are specifically designated for schools to purchase secure storage solutions, such as lockable lockers or pouches, to safely store student devices.

This bill, the American Patriots of WWII through Service with the Canadian and British Armed Forces Gold Medal Act of 2025, authorizes the creation of a Congressional Gold Medal. This medal will honor U.S. citizens who voluntarily served in the Canadian or British Armed Forces and associated groups before the United States officially entered World War II. The medal will be presented on behalf of Congress and ultimately housed at the Smithsonian Institution.

The Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act of 2025 updates the WIC program by replacing outdated terminology with "substance use disorder." This legislation mandates the development of specialized, evidence-based nutrition education materials for WIC participants affected by substance use disorder. Furthermore, it requires the Secretary of Agriculture to actively reach out to and support these families through training and resource sharing. The Act authorizes $1 million for fiscal year 2026 to implement these new support activities.

This resolution expresses support for designating May 2, 2025, as "NKH Awareness Day." The goal is to raise public and medical community awareness for nonketotic hyperglycinemia (NKH), a rare genetic disorder affecting children. Increased awareness aims to promote research, patient registry participation, and earlier diagnosis of this condition.

The UNPLUGGED Act of 2025 mandates that public schools establish and enforce policies prohibiting students from possessing or using personal electronic devices, such as cell phones, during school hours. This aims to improve academic focus and student well-being by minimizing classroom distractions, cheating, and cyberbullying. States must develop secure storage methods for these devices, though exceptions exist for documented medical or disability-related needs. The Act also establishes federal grants to help schools fund the necessary secure storage infrastructure.

This bill mandates automatic pay reductions for Members of Congress if the nation hits the public debt limit or experiences a government shutdown. The pay cut is calculated based on one day's salary multiplied by the number of days the crisis lasts. Special, temporary escrow rules apply to the 119th Congress to address constitutional concerns, with general rules taking full effect after the November 2026 election. The Secretary of the Treasury is required to assist congressional payroll offices in implementing these provisions.

The Support Military Families Act allows federal employees who are spouses of military members to continue teleworking or working remotely, provided they were eligible before January 20, 2025. It exempts these employees from returning to full-time in-person work and requires a report on the economic impact of mandating in-person work.