Legislative Activity

This resolution congratulates the Vermont Green Football Club on winning the 2025 United Soccer League Two National Championship. It recognizes their undefeated season, the historic achievement of securing a second consecutive national title for a Vermont soccer team, and their commitment to community values. The resolution officially commends the players, coaches, and staff for their success.

This resolution honors the extraordinary life, leadership, and enduring legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall. It recognizes her groundbreaking scientific contributions to primatology and her tireless global advocacy for wildlife conservation and environmental education. The resolution pays tribute to her dedication to protecting chimpanzees and inspiring humanity to live in greater harmony with the natural world.

This resolution strongly condemns the pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, detailing his extensive involvement in a major drug-trafficking conspiracy. It outlines how Hernández used his presidential power to facilitate the smuggling of hundreds of tons of cocaine into the U.S. while protecting criminal associates. The resolution asserts that the pardon undermines the rule of law and damages U.S. credibility in combating international drug trafficking.

This resolution condemns the anti-Palestinian hatred demonstrated by the November 25, 2023, shooting in Burlington, Vermont, which targeted students for wearing a Palestinian scarf and speaking Arabic. It expresses concern over the rising threats and violence against Palestinian communities linked to anti-Palestinian and anti-Muslim hatred during the Gaza conflict. The resolution affirms that no one in the U.S. should face violence due to their identity and condemns hateful language targeting Palestinians.

The Farm to School Act of 2025 significantly revises and expands the Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program to strengthen connections between local food producers and eligible institutions. This legislation updates definitions, increases funding authorization, and prioritizes grants for projects that incorporate experiential learning and serve high-need populations. It also aims to improve local food procurement by funding innovative distribution and processing solutions while addressing regulatory barriers.

The Fair Credit for Farmers Act of 2025 aims to provide financial relief and reform loan processes for farmers and ranchers. It mandates a two-year deferment of principal and interest payments on direct farm loans for eligible borrowers, while also waiving guarantee fees for covered producers on certain loans. Furthermore, the bill introduces significant reforms to farm loan administration, including stricter requirements for adverse decision letters and limitations on using a principal residence as loan collateral. Finally, it shifts the burden of proof in certain appeals to the agency for low-income appellants.

This bill extends the temporary enhanced premium tax credits under the Internal Revenue Code for two additional years, through 2027. It also adjusts related provisions for taxpayers exceeding 400% of the poverty line. Additionally, the bill extends the open enrollment period for the 2026 plan year until January 15, 2026.

This resolution congratulates the people of North Macedonia on their 34th anniversary of independence and celebrates 30 years of diplomatic relations with the United States. It recognizes North Macedonia as a key ally committed to Euro-Atlantic integration and commends its role as a security partner, particularly in supporting Ukraine. The resolution honors the strong bond of friendship and shared democratic values between the two nations.

This resolution expresses the sense of Congress supporting the designation of the week of October 24-31, 2025, as "Bat Week." It recognizes the vital ecological and economic importance of bats, particularly in pest control and pollination. Furthermore, the resolution acknowledges the severe threat posed by white-nose syndrome and supports ongoing federal efforts to monitor and combat this devastating fungal disease impacting bat populations.

The FARM Act ensures that owners and independent repair providers have fair and reasonable access to the necessary documentation, parts, software, and tools required to diagnose, maintain, and repair farm equipment. This legislation mandates that Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) provide this access, including necessary data, while explicitly protecting OEM trade secrets. Violations of these requirements will be enforced by the Federal Trade Commission and subject OEMs to specific civil penalties.

The No Big Blockbuster Bailouts Act amends the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program to adjust the treatment of certain orphan drugs. Specifically, it raises the negotiation threshold for drugs exclusively treating rare diseases from \$200 million to \$400 million. These changes will apply to initial price applicability years beginning on or after January 1, 2028.

This resolution formally condemns the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel and the subsequent rise in antisemitic hatred experienced by Jewish communities in the United States. It reaffirms the commitment to protecting the rights of all people to practice their faith peacefully without fear of violence or intimidation. Furthermore, the resolution specifically denounces hateful language that unfairly links all Jewish people to the actions of the Israeli government.

The Energizing Our Communities Act establishes the Community Economic Development Transmission Fund to provide direct financial benefits to local communities hosting major new electric power transmission projects. This Fund is capitalized by a portion of the interest collected from related federal transmission loans. Host communities will receive a one-time payment to be used for local infrastructure, public services, and dedicated conservation or recreation efforts.

The Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2025 establishes a new pilot program to provide specialized development loans for beginning farmers and ranchers. These loans, capped at \$100,000 with low interest rates, are specifically designed to fund long-term investments in essential business infrastructure and capacity. Borrowers will also be required to participate in comprehensive farm and ranch management training.

The Measuring the Cost of Disasters Act of 2025 mandates the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish and maintain a public database and webpage detailing all U.S. "billion-dollar disasters." This hub must include estimated costs, location, and type of event, updated at least every six months. The system will also feature historical maps and graphs, ensuring continuity with previous disaster tracking methods.

The Student Loan Deduction Act of 2025 allows households applying for food assistance to deduct monthly student loan payments from their countable income. This deduction applies to both federal and private education loans, covering payments made for any household member. Claiming this deduction can positively impact eligibility for food assistance benefits.

This Act codifies existing U.S. sanctions targeting individuals undermining peace and stability in the West Bank, making them permanent law unless lifted by the President. It immediately reinstates any previously terminated sanctions under the relevant Executive Order. The President can only lift these sanctions after certifying to Congress that the targeted person has ceased harmful activities and provided assurances against future non-compliance.

The O DAIRY Act of 2025 aims to support organic dairy farmers by expanding emergency assistance for losses due to high feed costs and establishing new programs for better cost data collection. The bill also mandates the creation of a specific safety net program for organic dairy operations, prioritizing smaller farms. Finally, it invests in local processing infrastructure and creates new market specialist positions to research and improve the organic dairy sector.

The Transparency and Responsibility for Artificial Intelligence Networks (TRAIN) Act empowers copyright owners to seek information from developers of generative AI models. This allows copyright holders to subpoena records if they have a good-faith belief their work was used in training the AI model. Developers must comply with the subpoena or face a rebuttable presumption that they copied the copyrighted material.

The Repealing the Trump Sick Tax Act aims to reverse previous legislative changes affecting Medicaid and drug pricing. Specifically, it eliminates prior modifications to Medicaid cost-sharing requirements and repeals changes concerning the exclusion of orphan drugs from the Drug Price Negotiation Program. This effectively restores the original rules governing these areas under the Social Security Act.