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in committee · Iowa · Senate Dec 2, 2025

S 3307: Inspector General Access Act of 2025

This bill reorganizes procedural rules for Inspector General (IG) investigations within the Department of Justice (DOJ). It removes specific language that previously restricted IG access to certain allegations involving DOJ personnel, streamlining the investigation process. The key change eliminates an exception clause in existing law, allowing IGs to investigate all DOJ personnel allegations without that prior limitation. This affects how DOJ investigations are conducted but does not create new policies or change substantive rights. (Procedural bill; summary focuses on specific legal reorganization.)
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves restrictions on IG investigations, enhancing DOJ oversight and accountability within criminal justice system.92% confidence
Richard J. Durbin (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Iowa · Senate Dec 2, 2025

S 1320: Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act

This bill requires the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs to evaluate existing research on menopause, perimenopause, and mid-life health for women serving in the military or who are veterans. It directs them to identify gaps in knowledge about treatments for symptoms, the impact of military service (including combat exposure and toxins like PFAS), and the availability of care and training for healthcare providers. Within 180 days of enactment, the departments must submit a report and strategic plan to Congress detailing findings and outlining steps to address research gaps and improve care. The law directly affects military women, veterans, and their healthcare providers by aiming to enhance understanding and services for menopause-related health issues.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates research to identify gaps in menopause care for military women/veterans, aiming to improve future healthcare services and provider training.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates research to address menopause care gaps for women veterans, aiming to improve healthcare services and identify treatment needs, directly supporting veterans' healthcare.90% confidence
Patty Murray (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Iowa · House Dec 2, 2025

HR 6358: Veteran Education Empowerment Act

HR 6358, the Veteran Education Empowerment Act, creates a federal grant program to help colleges establish or improve dedicated Student Veteran Centers. These centers provide veterans, active-duty service members, and their families with lounge space, benefits counseling, academic support, and mental health services. Institutions must serve significant numbers of veterans and have sustainability plans to qualify for grants, with funding capped at $500,000 per institution over four years. The bill directly affects colleges serving veterans and aims to address challenges like isolation and transition difficulties through centralized campus support.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates federal grants ($500k/institution) to fund Student Veteran Centers providing academic/mental health support, directly enhancing higher education access and services for veterans.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds mental health services for veterans via Student Veteran Centers, directly supporting healthcare access within the bill's purpose.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates federal grants for college Student Veteran Centers providing benefits counseling, academic support, and mental health services - directly funding veteran support programs.95% confidence
Lois Frankel (D) · 42 co-sponsors
in committee · Iowa · House Dec 2, 2025

HR 6143: PRECISE Act

The PRECISE Act amends existing agricultural programs to specifically support farmers adopting precision agriculture practices and technology. It expands eligibility under the Conservation Loan Program (Section 304 of the Farm and Rural Development Act) for loans covering precision agriculture tools like GPS guidance, soil sensors, and data software. Farmers using these loans can also receive increased payments through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), with costs for precision agriculture practices covered up to 90% of expenses. The bill directly affects agricultural producers seeking to improve efficiency, reduce input waste, and enhance environmental outcomes through technology adoption.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill expands EQIP payments for precision agriculture tools (soil sensors, GPS) that reduce over-fertilization, minimize pollution, and conserve resources, directly advancing environmental conservation goals.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly funds precision agriculture technology adoption through expanded loans and EQIP incentives for GPS, sensors, and data software.95% confidence
Ashley Hinson (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Iowa · House Dec 2, 2025

HR 5858: CATCH IT Act

The CATCH IT Act (HR 5858) increases federal funding for rural health facilities by raising the federal share of costs for preventative health care equipment by 25 percentage points under the Community Facilities Grant Program. It specifically covers equipment like advanced breast imaging, mobile cancer screening units, cancer screening lab tools, colorectal screening devices, CT scanners, and diagnostic ultrasound equipment. This applies to facilities developing new projects or upgrading existing ones to include these technologies, aiming to improve access to preventative care in rural areas. The policy change takes effect in the first federal fiscal year after the bill is enacted.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases federal funding for rural health facilities by raising reimbursement rates under grant program, directly advancing public service funding within budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases federal funding for rural health facilities via equipment grants, expanding access to preventative care services like cancer screening and diagnostic tools.95% confidence
Hillary J. Scholten (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Iowa · House Dec 2, 2025

HR 5710: Bridge the Gap for Rural Communities Act

This bill suspends payment limits for agricultural subsidies for the 2025 crop year, removing caps on payments to farmers. It also establishes a new option for farmers to receive 50% of their expected 2025 crop payments as an advance by December 1, 2025, if they opt in. The remaining balance is paid later after the marketing year ends, with farmers required to repay any overpayment if the final amount exceeds the advance. The bill directly affects farmers growing covered commodities (like corn, soybeans) who choose to participate in the advance payment program.
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (R) · 31 co-sponsors
in committee · Iowa · House Dec 2, 2025

HR 5598: Revitalizing Rural Communities Act of 2025

This bill increases annual funding for the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program from $10 million to $12 million, effective for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. It directly affects rural communities eligible for loans and grants under this program, which supports local economic development projects. The key mechanism is a specific funding amendment to Section 313B of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936. This change extends and boosts financial resources for rural infrastructure and community initiatives without altering program eligibility or administration.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases annual funding for rural economic development program by $2M, directly boosting government spending on essential services.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAmends Rural Electrification Act (1936), boosting funding for rural infrastructure projects tied to energy access and development, directly advancing energy infrastructure support.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases funding for rural infrastructure projects under a program supporting economic development, directly advancing transportation infrastructure as defined in the topic.95% confidence
Zachary Nunn (R) · 5 co-sponsors
passed · Iowa · House Dec 2, 2025

HR 1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act

Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025 This bill expands the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) authority with respect to research on rare pediatric diseases, including by permitting the FDA to take enforcement action against drug sponsors that fail to satisfy pediatric study requirements and by reauthorizing programs that support pediatric research.  Specifically, the bill modifies requirements relating to molecularly targeted pediatric cancer investigations to permit research on new drugs in combination with active ingredients that have already been approved, provided certain conditions are met; permits the FDA to take enforcement action against drug sponsors that fail to comply with pediatric study requirements, if such sponsors demonstrated a lack of due diligence in satisfying the requirement; renews the FDA’s authority to award priority review vouchers to sponsors of new products intended to treat rare pediatric diseases through September 30, 2029; and reauthorizes through FY2027 certain funding for the National Institutes of Health to support priority pediatric research.  The bill also provides statutory authority for the FDA’s interpretation of the orphan drug exclusivity period. The bill specifies, consistent with FDA regulations, that the seven-year market exclusivity period for drugs for rare diseases or conditions (i.e., orphan drugs) prohibits the approval of the same drug for the same approved use or indication with respect to the disease or condition. (In Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Becerra , a court rejected the FDA’s interpretation and held that orphan drug exclusivity extends to all uses or indications for the disease or condition.)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands FDA authority for pediatric drug studies and reauthorizes research programs, advancing pediatric healthcare access and treatment options for rare diseases.90% confidence
Michael T. McCaul (R) · 313 co-sponsors
passed · Iowa · House Dec 1, 2025

HCONRES 58: Denouncing the horrors of socialism.

HCONRES 58 is a symbolic congressional resolution denouncing socialism in all its forms. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is a non-binding statement of opinion. The resolution cites historical events and quotes from Founding Fathers to argue that socialism leads to authoritarianism and economic harm, referencing examples like the Soviet Union and Venezuela. It formally "denounces" socialism and opposes implementing socialist policies in the U.S., but has no legal effect on citizens or government actions. This is a procedural resolution, not a policy measure.
Maria Elvira Salazar (R) · 63 co-sponsors
in committee · Iowa · House Dec 1, 2025

HR 5563: DRIVE-SAFE Act

HR 5563, the DRIVE-SAFE Act, creates a structured apprenticeship program for commercial drivers under age 21. It requires employers to provide a two-phase training program: a 120-hour probationary period focused on basic driving skills (like traffic navigation and safety awareness), followed by a 280-hour period covering advanced tasks (such as pre-trip inspections and load management). During both phases, apprentices must operate vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, collision mitigation systems, and video capture, and must be accompanied by an experienced driver (26+ years old with no recent accidents or violations). The bill does not change existing commercial driver’s license requirements and mandates employers to maintain records and provide remediation for preventable accidents or violations during training.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates safety-focused training and collision mitigation systems, directly improving workplace safety standards for commercial drivers under age 21.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates mandatory safety-focused driver training for commercial vehicles, enhancing road safety standards through structured apprenticeship requirements.90% confidence
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (R) · 31 co-sponsors
in committee · Iowa · House Dec 1, 2025

HR 4802: Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act of 2025

HR 4802, the Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act of 2025, bans the use of federal funds for certain foreign-made LiDAR technology in transportation projects. It prohibits the Secretary of Transportation from procuring, obtaining, or contracting for LiDAR technology from specified "covered foreign countries," "covered LiDAR companies," or "covered LiDAR technology" starting June 30, 2026. Contractors must certify they will not use banned technology, and the Secretary may grant limited waivers for national security reasons, requiring congressional notification. This directly affects transportation infrastructure projects funded by the Department of Transportation, including grants and contracts.
Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBans federal funding for foreign-made LiDAR tech in transportation projects, restricting specific technology use per bill's prohibitions.90% confidence
Dusty Johnson (R) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · Iowa · House Nov 28, 2025

HR 6324: Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act

This bill allows workers aged 50 or older to directly roll over employer retirement contributions (from 401(k) plans) into an individual retirement annuity without triggering immediate taxes or penalties. It requires retirement plan administrators to provide clear, plain-language written explanations about rollover rules, including a 30-day review period, tax implications (like the 10% early withdrawal penalty), and what types of distributions cannot be rolled over (such as required minimum distributions). The rules apply to taxable years starting after December 31, 2025, and aim to simplify the process for older workers changing jobs or managing retirement funds. It directly affects workers aged 50+ and retirement plan administrators who must comply with the new disclosure standards.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill simplifies retirement rollovers for workers 50+, reducing penalties and improving access to benefits - directly advancing employment standards related to worker financial security.92% confidence
Jimmy Panetta (D) · 26 co-sponsors
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