Love Lives On Act of 2025 This bill extends entitlement for various benefit programs and services for surviving spouses of deceased members of the Armed Forces or veterans. The bill provides that the remarriage of a surviving spouse must not bar the furnishing of dependency and indemnity compensation or special pension benefits to such spouse. Additionally, the Department of Defense may not terminate the payment of an annuity for a surviving spouse under the Survivor Benefit Plan solely because the surviving spouse remarries. The bill also expands the definition of a dependent under TRICARE to include a remarried widow or widower whose subsequent marriage has ended due to death, divorce, or annulment.
This Senate resolution commemorates the 205th anniversary of Greece's independence and celebrates the shared democratic values of Greece and the United States. The bill formally congratulates the Greek people on their independence day, acknowledges historical ties between the two nations including American support during Greece's independence struggle and World War II, and recognizes Greece's ongoing role as a NATO ally and strategic partner. It also commends the Greek-American community for its contributions to American society and highlights current bilateral cooperation in areas such as energy security and regional stability.
The Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act of 2026 increases Medicare reimbursement rates for psychologists by raising payment percentages from 75 percent to 85 percent of the standard fee schedule. This change directly affects Medicare beneficiaries and psychologists who provide mental health services under the Medicare program. The higher payment rates apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2027, aiming to improve access to mental health care by increasing provider compensation.
The Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act of 2026 increases Medicare payments to psychologists by 10 percentage points, raising the reimbursement rate from 75 percent to 85 percent of the standard fee schedule. This change directly affects Medicare beneficiaries who receive mental health services from psychologists and the psychologists themselves who provide those services. The bill applies to services furnished on or after January 1, 2027, and modifies existing payment provisions in the Social Security Act without altering other aspects of mental health coverage.
This bill prohibits Members of Congress from receiving expedited or preferential access to airport security screenings based on their official position. It requires the Transportation Security Administration to stop using federal funds to provide special treatment to legislators, ensuring they undergo the same security procedures as other passengers. The law does not prevent Members of Congress from participating in publicly available trusted traveler programs like TSA PreCheck, as long as their access is not derived from their congressional role. The Transportation Security Administrator must update policies to comply with these requirements and submit an implementation report to Congress within 180 days of enactment.
SJRES 103 is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rule on reproductive health services for veterans. The resolution, if passed, would block the VA rule from taking effect by invoking the Congressional Review Act (Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code), meaning the rule published in the Federal Register (December 31, 2025) would have no legal force. This directly affects the VA’s ability to implement new guidelines for reproductive health services at its facilities, preserving existing policies instead. The resolution does not create new policy but halts a specific administrative rule.
This bill, known as the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, directs the Environmental Protection Agency to ban the discharge of pre-production plastic pellets and related materials into wastewater and runoff from specific industrial facilities. It requires the EPA to issue new rules within 60 days that prohibit these discharges from factories that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets, as well as from facilities regulated under existing federal water pollution regulations. The law mandates that these new restrictions be included in all wastewater and stormwater permits issued by the EPA and state programs, as well as in performance standards for affected industrial point sources. This legislation directly impacts manufacturers and distributors of plastic pellets and aims to prevent plastic pollution from entering water systems during the production and packaging stages.
Extending WIC for New Moms Act This bill amends the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to extend the eligibility periods for breastfeeding and postpartum women. Specifically, a state program may elect to certify a breastfeeding woman for up to 24 months (currently 1 year) postpartum. The bill also expands the eligibility period for postpartum women to up to 24 months after termination of pregnancy (currently 6 months). The Department of Agriculture must submit a report to Congress evaluating the effect of these changes to the program on (1) maternal and infant health outcomes, (2) breastfeeding rates, and (3) qualitative evaluations of family experiences under WIC.
The WIPPES Act (S 1092) requires manufacturers and retailers to label specific wipes with a clear "Do Not Flush" notice and symbol. It directly affects producers of baby wipes, antibacterial wipes, cleaning wipes, and personal care wipes (like makeup remover or feminine hygiene wipes) that could be flushed. The law mandates precise labeling on packaging - ensuring visibility, high contrast, and specific placement depending on package type - while banning all claims that these wipes are flushable. Enforcement falls to the Federal Trade Commission under existing consumer protection laws, and the federal standard preempts conflicting state regulations.
S 921, titled "Tyler’s Law," requires the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to study how often hospital emergency departments test for fentanyl during overdose cases, along with the costs, benefits, privacy impacts, and effects on patient-clinician relationships. The study must examine current testing frequency, associated costs, and how fentanyl testing might influence patient privacy and care. Within six months of completing the study, the Secretary must issue guidance on whether hospitals should routinely test for fentanyl, how to inform clinicians about testing protocols, and how such testing might affect future overdose risks and health outcomes. This bill directly affects hospitals with emergency departments and patients experiencing overdoses, but it does not mandate testing - it only mandates a study and subsequent guidance.
The Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2025 requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop a cybersecurity incident response plan within one year, including strategies for risk assessment, prevention, detection, and recovery. It mandates new cybersecurity standards for healthcare entities, such as multifactor authentication for systems holding protected health information, encryption requirements, and mandatory audit protocols. The bill also updates breach reporting rules to require public disclosure of corrective actions and security practices considered during investigations, while creating grants to help rural healthcare providers adopt cybersecurity best practices. Additionally, it establishes training programs for healthcare cybersecurity staff and requires HHS to issue guidance on recognizing security practices that may reduce fines for covered entities. These provisions directly affect hospitals, clinics, and health organizations handling protected health information.
This bill allocates $10 million annually (2026-2030) to fund National Science Foundation programs developing K-12 mathematical and statistical modeling education. It requires research and partnerships to integrate real-world data analysis, computational tools, and problem-based learning into classrooms, with specific focus on students from groups historically underrepresented in STEM. The bill also mandates a National Academies study on implementation barriers and best practices for teaching modeling skills. Funding expires September 30, 2029.
