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in committee · Oregon · House Sep 17, 2025

HR 5433: POP Act

The POP Act (HR 5433) prohibits any entity from owning both a Medicare-focused health insurance company and certain healthcare providers (like clinics or outpatient facilities, excluding hospitals, pharmacies, and durable medical equipment suppliers). It requires violators to divest one business within 1-2 years of the law's enactment or acquisition. The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general can enforce this through civil actions, including ordering divestment and recovering revenue from violations. The law also updates Medicare rules to ban such ownership for Medicare Advantage plans starting in 2026, treating violations as false claims. This directly affects health insurers and provider networks operating under Medicare.
Val T. Hoyle (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · House Sep 17, 2025

HR 5427: Billionaires Income Tax Act

The Billionaires Income Tax Act (HR 5427) would require high-net-worth individuals with annual income over $100 million or assets over $1 billion to pay taxes annually on investment gains rather than deferring taxes until assets are sold. It eliminates the "buy, borrow, die" tax strategy by implementing annual mark-to-market taxation of investment assets and closing loopholes that allow tax-free transfers of appreciated assets to heirs. The bill applies to individuals meeting specific income or asset thresholds, as well as applicable trusts and entities with significant ownership interests, with provisions taking effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
Steve Cohen (D) · 33 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · House Sep 17, 2025

HR 5434: 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025

This bill requires the 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline to establish a dedicated "Press 3" option (via IVR) for LGBTQ+ youth seeking crisis support, directly affecting LGBTQ+ youth who face a four times higher suicide risk than peers. It mandates that at least 9% of funds allocated for the lifeline's services be reserved specifically for these specialized LGBTQ+ youth services. The bill amends existing law to formalize this dedicated resource, building on current services that handled over 1.5 million contacts from LGBTQ+ youth in 2025. This creates a concrete policy change for accessing tailored crisis support without altering other lifeline operations.
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D) · 174 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · House Sep 17, 2025

HR 5443: Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2025

HR 5443, the Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2025, expands federal housing anti-discrimination protections to include "source of income," "veteran status," and "military status." It defines "source of income" broadly to cover housing vouchers, Social Security benefits, child support, and other lawful income sources like savings or gifts. The bill adds these categories to all existing anti-discrimination provisions in the Fair Housing Act, prohibiting housing providers from refusing to rent or sell based on these factors. This directly affects renters and homeowners using housing assistance, veterans, active military members, and individuals receiving non-wage income.
Scott H. Peters (D) · 22 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · House Sep 17, 2025

HR 5343: Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act

This bill ensures Medicare coverage for new medical devices designated as "breakthrough devices" during a 4-year period after FDA approval. To qualify, devices must meet specific criteria, including FDA priority review, clinical data from Medicare beneficiaries, and a safety review showing benefits outweigh risks. Medicare must finalize coverage decisions within 6 months of manufacturer applications and before the 4-year period ends. The law appropriates $10 million annually (2025-2030) for Medicare to administer this process.
Blake D. Moore (R) · 65 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · Senate Sep 16, 2025

SRES 390: A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month".

This Senate resolution (SRES 390) designates September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month" to honor voting rights history and encourage civic engagement. It does not create new laws but urges Congress to advance voting rights legislation (like the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act), recommends schools teach about voting history and suppression, and encourages media campaigns to promote voter registration and election awareness. The resolution directly affects all U.S. citizens by highlighting voting access issues and promoting educational efforts, though it has no legal force. It follows historical context about voter suppression and recent voting rights challenges, including the 2013 Shelby County v. Holder Supreme Court decision.
Ron Wyden (D) · 27 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · Senate Sep 16, 2025

SRES 389: A resolution condemning the extreme anti-vaccine policies of Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., strongly opposing the policies of the State of Florida that roll back immunization requirements, and expressing the sense of the Senate that vaccines are critical to protecting public health, eliminating preventable illness and death, and reducing hospitalizations and severity of illness, work best when adopted at a high level within each community, and must be made available to the public.

This non-binding Senate resolution (SRES 389) condemns Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s actions dismissing the CDC's independent Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and opposes Florida's 2025 policy rolling back school immunization requirements for children. It affirms that vaccines are critical for public health, preventable illness, and hospitalization reduction, and must be widely accessible at high community adoption rates. The resolution expresses the Senate's support for science-based vaccine policies, opposes politicizing medical recommendations, and emphasizes that vaccines should remain affordable and available through insurance and community settings like clinics and pharmacies. It does not create new laws but formally states the Senate's position against policies it views as endangering public health.
Jacky Rosen (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · Senate Sep 16, 2025

S 2811: Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025

Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025 This bill generally prohibits the manufacture, process, use, and distribution in commerce of commercial asbestos or any mixture or article containing commercial asbestos. The President may, on application, grant exemptions from the prohibition in situations where it is necessary to protect national security interests.
Jeff Merkley (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · Senate Sep 16, 2025

S 2822: Register America to Vote Act of 2025

The Register America to Vote Act of 2025 would require states to establish automatic voter registration systems through state motor vehicle authorities. When individuals interact with these agencies (such as when applying for a driver's license), they would be automatically registered to vote unless they decline. The bill would mandate states to send written notices about registration status, protect privacy of voter registration information, and provide federal funding to help states implement these systems. This would affect eligible citizens who interact with state motor vehicle authorities, with exemptions for states that already have automatic registration systems in place.
Amy Klobuchar (D) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · Senate Sep 16, 2025

S 2823: FAMILY Act

The FAMILY Act (S 2823) would establish a federal paid family and medical leave insurance program that provides wage replacement benefits for eligible workers who need time off for family or medical reasons. It directly affects workers who need leave to care for a family member with a serious health condition, address their own serious health condition, or deal with family violence or other qualifying acts of violence. The program would pay a percentage of an individual's average earnings (up to 85% for lower earners), with maximum monthly benefits of $4,000 and minimum benefits of $580 in 2026, while requiring employers to maintain health coverage during leave. The Social Security Administration would administer the program through a new Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave, with benefits available starting 18 months after enactment.
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D) · 38 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · Senate Sep 16, 2025

S 2818: Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act of 2025

S 2818, the Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act of 2025, imposes a corporate tax penalty on large U.S. corporations with a CEO-to-worker pay ratio exceeding 50:1. The penalty increases the standard 21% corporate tax rate by 0.5% to 5% based on how high the ratio climbs (e.g., 0.5% for 50-100:1, up to 5% for ratios over 500:1). It directly affects corporations with average annual gross receipts over $100 million, requiring them to calculate a 5-year average pay ratio using SEC-mandated methodology. Smaller companies with under $100 million in average revenue are exempt from reporting requirements. The law takes effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, with regulations to prevent avoidance tactics like shifting to contractor labor.
Bernard Sanders (I) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · Senate Sep 16, 2025

S 2820: Same Day Registration Act

This bill requires states to allow eligible voters to register or update their registration at polling places on election day or during early voting for federal elections. It mandates that states provide the necessary registration forms at all polling locations and ensures voters can cast a ballot immediately after registering. The law applies to all states (except those already without voter registration requirements for federal elections) and takes effect for the 2026 general election, with phased implementation for earlier elections. States must meet specific location requirements to comply before 2028, and can seek extensions for 2028-2030 elections by certifying impracticality.
Amy Klobuchar (D) · 16 co-sponsors
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