Legislative Activity

The POW Priority Care Act of 2025 ensures that former Prisoners of War (POWs) receive the highest enrollment priority for healthcare within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) system. This legislation specifically amends existing law to place former POWs first in line for VA enrollment and priority access to extended care services. These changes apply to all qualifying former POWs, regardless of when they were identified.

The Equal Campus Access Act of 2025 ensures that public colleges and universities receiving federal funding must grant religious student groups the same rights, benefits, and privileges afforded to all other student organizations. This legislation prohibits discrimination against religious groups based on their beliefs, speech, leadership, or standards of conduct. Essentially, it mandates equal access to campus resources for all student organizations.

This bill amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to clarify vehicle entrance privileges associated with the America the Beautiful interagency pass. It specifies that the pass covers the entrance fee for all occupants in a standard private vehicle. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the pass covers the entrance fee for a motorcycle and its passenger, plus one accompanying motorcycle and its passenger.

The Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act mandates that the Department of Labor establish a comprehensive training program for its personnel to better identify and report suspected cases of human trafficking. This training must cover recognizing victims and establishing clear referral protocols to the Department of Justice. Furthermore, the Secretary of Labor is required to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the training provided and the number of trafficking cases referred.

The Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act aims to accelerate the deployment of communications infrastructure by streamlining federal environmental reviews for projects located entirely on designated brownfield sites. This legislation exempts qualifying broadband projects on contaminated land from certain requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). The goal is to reduce regulatory hurdles for FCC-authorized communication facility modifications or new builds situated exclusively on these previously used sites.

The Association Health Plans Act allows broader groups of employers to band together to offer health plans under ERISA, provided they meet specific size and governance requirements. This legislation clarifies that self-employed individuals can participate in these association plans. Furthermore, it establishes modified community rating rules for setting premiums while strictly prohibiting discrimination based on health status.

This Act amends the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) to expand access to care for injured federal workers. It formally includes Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) as recognized healthcare providers under the program. This ensures federal employees can receive necessary medical services from PAs and NPs, consistent with state practice laws.

This resolution expresses the strong support of Congress for designating May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. It acknowledges the significant role motorcyclists play in transportation while highlighting the critical need for increased safety awareness. The bill encourages proper rider training, the use of protective gear, and mutual road safety between motorcyclists and other drivers.

The Parental Rights Over The Education and Care of Their Kids Act (PROTECT Kids Act) requires public schools receiving federal funding to obtain explicit parental consent before altering a minor student's gender marker, pronouns, or preferred name on school records. This consent is also required before making changes regarding sex-based facility accommodations for these students. The bill aims to ensure parents maintain primary authority over key aspects of their children's education and care.

The PLAN for Broadband Act mandates the creation of a comprehensive National Strategy to effectively coordinate federal broadband programs and streamline deployment efforts across the country. This strategy must detail roles, goals, and methods for cutting red tape for state, local, and Tribal governments seeking to expand internet access. Following the strategy, a detailed Implementation Plan will establish concrete timelines, accountability measures, and public check-ins to ensure progress in closing the digital divide. The Government Accountability Office will also study the effectiveness of these plans to ensure taxpayer funds are used efficiently.

The Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025 restricts the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from issuing tailpipe emission regulations that mandate specific vehicle technologies or limit the availability of new motor vehicles based on engine type. This ensures manufacturers maintain flexibility in meeting performance standards set by the EPA. The Act requires the EPA to update existing rules within two years to comply with these new limitations.

The "Protecting International Pipelines for Energy Security Act" prevents the President from unilaterally revoking permits for cross-border energy infrastructure projects like oil and gas pipelines and electric transmission facilities. Presidential authority to revoke permits is prohibited unless Congress authorizes the revocation. This bill defines key terms like "border-crossing facility," "natural gas," and "oil" for clarity.

This bill allocates $22,033,322.00 from the House of Representatives' accounts to cover the expenses of the Committee on Education and Workforce for the 119th Congress. It sets spending limits for specific periods and mandates that all payments be made through vouchers approved by the House Administration Committee. Funds provided by this resolution must adhere to the regulations set by the House Administration Committee.

The "Social Security and Medicare Lock-Box Act" aims to protect Social Security and Medicare surpluses by creating separate accounts within the respective trust funds to hold surplus funds. These funds cannot be invested in U.S. obligations unless Congress passes a law allowing for alternative investment vehicles. The Act also establishes a commission to study and recommend alternative investment strategies for the Social Security and Medicare Part A surpluses, with a report due to the President and Congress by October 1, 2025.

This resolution elects Representative Michael Guest to serve as chair of the House Committee on Ethics.