The Space National Guard Establishment Act of 2025 creates a Space National Guard as a reserve component of the Space Force, composed exclusively of existing units from seven states: Alaska, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, New York, and Ohio. It transfers specific Air National Guard units (like the 213th Space Warning Squadron in Alaska and the 137th Space Warning Squadron in Colorado) to the new Space National Guard without adding new personnel or facilities. The bill mandates that the Space National Guard must operate within existing military infrastructure, prohibiting new construction or modifications to accommodate it. It also amends military law to formally define the Space National Guard and its role within the Space Force structure.
The Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2025 would create a federal program providing downpayment assistance to first-generation homebuyers purchasing primary residences. The program would allocate $100 billion to states and eligible organizations to cover downpayment, closing costs, and mortgage rate reductions, with assistance capped at $20,000 or 10% of the home's purchase price. To qualify, applicants must be first-generation homebuyers (neither they nor their parents previously owned a home), meet income limits, and complete homeownership counseling. The program includes reporting requirements to track demographic data and ensure fair housing outcomes, with funds available until expended.
This bill disallows tax deductions for interest and depreciation on rental properties owned by individuals or entities holding 50 or more single-family homes (defined as properties with four or fewer units). It directly affects large-scale landlords, including corporations or investors who own extensive rental portfolios, by removing these deductions from taxable income. Exceptions apply if the property is sold to an individual for their primary residence or to a qualified nonprofit organization focused on affordable housing (like community land trusts or housing nonprofits). The law aims to limit tax benefits for investors who own many rental homes, while preserving deductions for sales that support housing affordability. It takes effect for taxable years after enactment.
The Access to Family Building Act establishes legal rights for individuals seeking fertility care and health care providers offering assisted reproductive technology (ART) services. It prohibits states or localities from imposing unreasonable restrictions on ART access - such as excessive costs, health barriers, or arbitrary limitations - that don’t advance safety or health outcomes. The bill allows patients, providers, or insurers to sue to enforce these rights, while explicitly preserving state health/safety regulations that protect patient safety. It does not override existing state insurance laws or require changes to medical facility safety standards. This bill directly affects patients pursuing fertility treatment, fertility clinics, and health insurers covering ART services.
HR 2029, the "Stop Comstock Act," amends federal obscenity laws to remove outdated restrictions on abortion and contraception. It deletes references to "indecent" materials and abortion-related language from Title 18 (e.g., removing "or means for procuring abortion" from section 552 and revising definitions in sections 1461 and 1462). The bill clarifies that federal law does not prohibit the distribution of materials related to abortion or contraceptives, updating how "obscene" is defined. These changes directly affect federal enforcement of obscenity laws, particularly regarding medical information and devices. The bill focuses on modernizing statutory language to align with current legal standards for protected speech and healthcare access.
Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act This bill expedites payment of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and eligibility for Medicare coverage for those with metastatic breast cancer (i.e., breast cancer that has spread to other sites in the body). Specifically, the bill eliminates the 5-month waiting period for SSDI benefits and the subsequent 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer. Under current law, individuals generally must wait 5 months after the onset of disability to begin receiving SSDI benefits and an additional 24 months to become eligible for Medicare.
Resident Education Deferred Interest Act or the REDI Act This bill allows borrowers in medical or dental internships or residency programs to defer student loan payments until the completion of their programs.
This bill blocks new U.S. defense export licenses to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) or its government agencies. It prohibits the export of specific military equipment (listed in U.S. regulations) until the President certifies the UAE is not supplying military aid to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces. The restriction applies to defense articles covered under U.S. export rules, including weapons and related technology. The bill directly affects U.S. defense exporters and the UAE government's ability to obtain new military equipment from the U.S.
This bill requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to transition its workforce from a special personnel management system to the standard federal personnel system under Title 5 of the U.S. Code by December 31, 2025. It protects TSA employees by ensuring no reduction in pay, benefits, or retirement rights during the transition, while preserving collective bargaining rights for screening agents. The legislation also mandates consultation with labor unions during the process and requires several reports on workforce issues including recruitment, harassment policies, and workplace safety.
This bill would expand Medicare to cover dental, vision, and hearing services for beneficiaries 65 and older (and some younger people with disabilities), effective January 1, 2026. It would provide 100% coverage for preventative dental services in 2026, with basic and major dental services gradually increasing to 80% coverage by 2029. Vision benefits would include 80% coverage for annual eye exams and specific limits on eyeglasses, frames, and contact lenses ($100 per year for lenses, $100 every two years for frames, $200 every two years for contacts). Hearing services would include 80% coverage for hearing exams and hearing aids, with a limit of one hearing aid per ear every 48 months. The bill also adds oral health professionals to the United States Preventive Services Task Force to help guide coverage decisions.
HR 2064 establishes a federal grant program through HUD to provide up to $30,000 in assistance per household for first-time homebuyers purchasing qualifying homes. The program helps low-to-moderate income individuals (earning ≤120% of local median income, or 150% in high-cost areas) cover down payments, closing costs, or home modifications needed for occupancy. Recipients must live in the home as a primary residence for 5 years; failure to do so requires partial repayment proportional to non-occupancy. The bill authorizes $6.7 billion annually (2026-2030), reserves 3% for tribes, and excludes assistance from federal taxation.
SCONRES 9 is a symbolic congressional resolution expressing support for recognizing March 10, 2025, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day." It honors abortion providers and staff for their work amid increased challenges following the Dobbs decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade. The resolution specifically acknowledges the risks providers face, including harassment and clinic closures, and affirms Congress’s commitment to their safety and patients’ access to abortion care. As a non-binding statement, it does not create new policy but publicly recognizes the contributions of providers in a landscape of restrictive abortion laws.
