The Tariff Transparency Act of 2025 requires the U.S. International Trade Commission to investigate and report on the economic impacts of tariffs imposed on imports from Mexico and Canada, including the 25% duties on general goods and 10% duties on Canadian energy imports. The report must assess how these tariffs affected consumer prices for everyday items like food, energy, medical goods, and vehicles, as well as the consequences of retaliatory tariffs from Mexico and Canada on U.S. consumers, farmers, and small businesses. It also evaluates how ongoing tariff uncertainty impacts business investment, job creation, and operations across key sectors like manufacturing and agriculture. The Commission must submit this detailed report to Congress within one year of the bill’s enactment, excluding confidential business information.
S 957, the Honor Our Living Donors Act, amends federal law to protect living organ donors by requiring reimbursement programs to ignore the income of the organ recipient when calculating donor payments. The bill specifically prohibits grant programs from considering the recipient's income when reimbursing donors for eligible costs, ensuring donors aren't disadvantaged based on who receives the organ. It also mandates an annual report by the Secretary of Health and Human Services by December 31 each year, detailing whether funding covered all donor expenses and estimating shortfalls. This bill directly affects living organ donors participating in federal grant programs and the agencies administering those programs.
The Medicare Dental, Hearing, and Vision Expansion Act of 2025 would expand Medicare Part B coverage to include dental, hearing, and vision services starting in 2027. This would cover preventive dental services at 100% and other dental services at 80%, hearing aid examinations and hearing aids at 80%, and routine eye exams at 80% with frequency limits (such as two dental cleanings per year). The bill includes $900 million for dental, $370 million for hearing, and $500 million for vision implementation funding, affecting approximately 65 million Medicare beneficiaries who currently pay out-of-pocket for these services.
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.
The Credit for Caring Act of 2025 creates a federal tax credit for family caregivers of elderly or disabled relatives. It allows eligible caregivers (with over $7,500 in earned income) to claim a credit equal to 30% of qualified caregiving expenses exceeding $2,000, capped at $5,000 per year. Qualified expenses include human assistance, home modifications, respite care, counseling, lost wages for unpaid time off, and transportation, all requiring certification from a licensed healthcare provider that the care recipient has long-term needs. The credit phases out for higher earners (over $75,000 single/$150,000 joint) and requires documentation of expenses and care recipient certification.
HR 2085 creates a 25% tax credit for businesses and tax-exempt entities (like hospitals or nonprofits) conducting translational research on neurodegenerative diseases and psychiatric conditions. The credit covers 25% of qualifying research expenses, with annual funding limits of $1 billion in 2026, $2 billion annually from 2027-2030, and $1 billion in 2031. Funds are allocated based on scientific merit, requiring projects to cover all research phases, prioritize new therapies for mental/neurological disorders, and encourage public-private partnerships. The credit expires after 2035 and cannot be used to offset deductions for the same expenses.
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.
HR 2081, the Donut Dollies Congressional Gold Medal Act, authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal to honor the 627 women who served as Red Cross volunteers in the Supplemental Recreation Activities Overseas (SRAO) program during the Vietnam War. The bill directs the Treasury Secretary to design and strike the medal, which will be presented by Congress and then given to the Smithsonian Institution for display. It also allows the sale of bronze duplicates to cover costs, with proceeds going to the U.S. Mint fund. This commemorative act recognizes the volunteers' service supporting over 280,000 troops through recreation programs across Vietnam from 1965 to 1973.
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.
