This bill, the Retirement Annuity Supplement Clarity Act, clarifies how federal retirement annuity supplements are divided in court orders, such as divorce decrees. For future court orders, these supplements will be included in the division of an annuity unless the order specifically states otherwise. The bill also provides a one-time payment to certain federal retirees whose annuity supplements were retroactively divided by the Office of Personnel Management between 2016 and the bill's enactment, despite their court orders being silent or excluding the supplement. Additionally, any related overpayments made to annuitants or former spouses before the bill's enactment are waived.
This resolution requires Members of Congress who must reimburse the Treasury for payments related to sexual harassment or discrimination claims to publicly disclose the details of those reimbursements in the House chamber. It mandates that the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights report these cases to the Clerk, who will then read the Member's name, the reimbursement amount, and related information aloud during a House session. Members who fail to comply within 30 days face restrictions on committee assignments and leadership duties, while former Members are barred from entering the House building until they complete reimbursement and undergo the public disclosure process. The measure also establishes that failures to comply with these requirements can be investigated separately by the House Ethics Committee.
This resolution expresses appreciation for the contributions of American cowboys and historic cattle trails to the nation's history, particularly in celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It recognizes the diverse roles of Mexican, Black, Native American, and White cowboys who drove cattle along trails like the Chisholm and Shawnee Trails across multiple states. The bill encourages local celebrations of this legacy as part of the national anniversary observances.
This bill establishes a new Congressional Office for International Leadership within the legislative branch to foster connections between U.S. lawmakers and emerging leaders from eligible foreign countries through exchange programs and grassroots diplomacy. The office will be overseen by a 12-member Board of Trustees composed of congressional leaders, committee chairs, and private citizens, who will decide which foreign states qualify for participation and manage grant programs for hosting foreign leaders in the United States. The Executive Director, appointed by House and Senate leadership based on Board recommendations, will oversee daily operations and manage a grant program that can host up to 3,500 foreign participants annually for short-term visits, with funds used for travel, lodging, and administrative expenses. The office will operate without partisan bias, submit annual audited financial reports to congressional committees, and receive administrative support from the Library of Congress while managing its own trust fund for donations and appropriations.
This bill amends the Social Security Act to allow states to use federal grants to support pregnancy centers. It defines pregnancy centers as organizations that protect the lives of mothers and unborn children while offering services like counseling, education, and material support to families. The change removes previous restrictions that prevented states from using these funds for such centers. The legislation directly affects state governments managing federal grants and the organizations that provide pregnancy-related resources.
This bill, titled the Ensuring Better Interest Treatment and Deductibility Act, would change how businesses calculate the limit on interest expenses they can deduct on their taxes. It directly affects corporations and other businesses that pay interest on loans by modifying the rules for determining adjusted taxable income. The key provision removes a specific clause from the tax code that currently limits how much interest can be deducted based on a company's earnings, effectively allowing more interest to be treated as a deductible business expense. These changes would apply to tax years starting after December 31, 2025, meaning businesses would need to adjust their financial planning for future tax filings.
HRES 971 is a non-binding resolution condemning China's economic and military actions against Japan following Japanese officials' comments about Taiwan. It specifically addresses China's travel advisory (causing $1.2 billion in tourism losses), a ban on Japanese seafood imports, and military drills near Japanese territory. The resolution reaffirms U.S. support for the U.S.-Japan alliance under their mutual security treaty and calls on China to cease coercion. It emphasizes U.S. commitment to upholding a "free and open Indo-Pacific" based on international law. This resolution directly affects Japan's economy and security, with no new legal obligations but serving as a formal U.S. policy statement.
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 bill, the Main Street Depositor Protection Act, expands deposit insurance coverage for noninterest-bearing transaction accounts at banks and credit unions to help protect everyday consumers' savings. It allows the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to set a maximum insurance limit for these accounts between the standard $250,000 and $5 million, with the exact amount determined by rules that consider banking stability and economic growth. The expansion applies to smaller community banks and credit unions with assets of $10 billion or less, which are exempt from special assessments during a transition period. Over a 10-year period, the insurance coverage for these accounts will gradually increase to cover the full amount up to the established limit, while larger banks and foreign bank branches remain excluded from this new coverage.
The PREDICT Act prohibits federal government officials, including Members of Congress, their spouses and dependents, high-ranking executive branch employees, and political appointees from trading on prediction markets tied to political events. This restriction applies to any agreement or transaction where payment depends on whether a specific political event occurs, does not occur, or happens to a certain degree. If a covered individual violates this rule, they must pay a 10% fee and forfeit any profits from the transaction, with penalties paid from personal funds rather than government salaries or allowances. The Office of Government Ethics will issue guidance on undefined terms and publish details of any fines on a public website.
This bill amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to require state and local workforce development programs to create partnerships between educational institutions and employers. The changes apply to youth, adult, and local workforce development programs focused on high-demand occupations. These partnerships must aim to address specific education and skill needs identified through regional workforce analyses. The legislation affects state and local workforce boards, educational institutions, and employers by mandating collaborative program development.
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.
