This bill amends U.S. tariff rules to create special trade classifications for breast cancer survivor medical products. It establishes a new tariff category for silicone prosthetic breast forms designed for use with mastectomy brassieres and another category specifically for mastectomy bras themselves. Both changes take effect on January 1, 2027. The tariffs on these items would be set at zero percent for most countries, though some trading partners would receive duty-free status under existing trade agreements, while other countries would face a 25 percent tariff on prosthetics and a 90 percent tariff on the bras. The bill affects breast cancer survivors who use these medical devices and products, as well as manufacturers and importers of these specialized items.

The Improving Home Dialysis Act of 2026 expands Medicare coverage for patients who perform dialysis treatment at home by adding two new services beginning January 1, 2028: staff-assisted home dialysis respite care and renal mental health services. Staff-assisted respite care allows qualified nurses or technicians to assist patients who are temporarily unable to perform dialysis independently, with coverage limited to 20 sessions per calendar year during the initial 30-day period after starting home dialysis or anytime for patients with physical limitations. Renal mental health services provide mental health support to home dialysis patients during their first 60 days on home dialysis, limited to 4 sessions per patient. Medicare will pay for these new services at rates based on 2025 dialysis training payment rates, with rural areas receiving higher reimbursement rates than urban areas, and these payments will not be made in a budget-neutral manner, meaning they represent new spending rather than offsets to other programs.

This bill redesignates a playground in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia as the "Hearts of Gold Playground: In Honor of West Virginia Children and Families Impacted by Childhood Cancer." The specific playground being renamed is located in the Grandview area south of the amphitheater at the park. The bill requires that all government references to this playground, including in maps, regulations, and official documents, use the new official name. The legislation was introduced by Representative Miller of West Virginia and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. There is no new funding or specific timeline mentioned in the bill, as it is a straightforward naming designation.

This bill increases tax deductions for small businesses and manufacturers that produce goods domestically in the United States. Specifically, it enhances the qualified business income deduction under tax law for companies that qualify as "domestic manufacturers," raising the deduction percentage from 20 percent to 30 percent for eligible businesses and removing certain limitations on wage-related deductions. To qualify, a company must derive at least 85 percent of its business income from manufacturing tangible products and ensure that at least 20 percent of the costs of goods sold are tied to labor and overhead expenses within the United States. The changes take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025, meaning they apply starting with the 2026 tax year. The legislation does not specify direct funding amounts but effectively reduces federal tax revenue by allowing larger deductions for qualifying domestic manufacturers.

This bill creates a simplified customs entry process for small international shipments valued at $600 or less sent through express carriers like FedEx or UPS. Instead of filing formal customs paperwork, these carriers can submit electronic advance shipping information to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for streamlined clearance. However, the bill excludes certain sensitive products—including items subject to anti-dumping duties, tariff quotas, alcohol, tobacco, and other goods regulated by federal agencies—from using this faster process. The bill requires express carriers to charge importers a fee of either 20 percent of the shipment's value, the standard tariff rate, or another applicable duty rate, with these fees collected quarterly and deposited into the Treasury. The law takes effect 30 days after passage.

H.R. 7070 extends the federal tax credit for companies that produce refined coal, a processed form of coal used primarily by steel manufacturers. Currently, the credit is limited to a 10-year period from when a production facility begins operating; this bill removes that time restriction and instead allows the credit to continue through January 1, 2033, providing significantly longer incentives for refined coal producers. The legislation affects coal producers and refineries, particularly those supplying the steel industry, by giving them extended access to this tax benefit. The changes apply to refined coal produced and sold after December 31, 2025, and include technical revisions to related tax code provisions to align with the new extension.

The Rural Hospital Flexibility Act of 2025 expands and strengthens federal support programs for hospitals and health care providers in rural America through amendments to Medicare law. The bill enhances existing grants to rural hospitals, critical access hospitals, and rural health clinics by broadening the types of activities these grants can fund—including quality improvement, behavioral health services, and emergency response. The legislation also creates new grant programs: a "Rural Health Transformation Grants" program offering 5-year funding to help rural providers transition to new service models like rural emergency hospitals and telehealth services, and a technical assistance program to support hospitals seeking to become rural emergency hospitals. Grant amounts are distributed to states based on the number of eligible rural hospitals in each state, and the bill allows State Offices of Rural Health to use funds for software, staff training, and operational improvements. The bill does not specify total funding amounts or implementation timelines beyond the 5-year duration for transformation grants, leaving budget details to be determined through the appropriations process.

The Rural Residency Planning and Development Act of 2025 creates two federal grant programs to help establish and support physician residency programs in rural areas. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award three-year grants (extendable) to eligible organizations—including hospitals, medical schools, tribal entities, and community health centers—to develop new rural residency programs that train doctors in primary care, specialty care, maternal health, and other fields identified by the Secretary. A companion technical assistance program provides four-year grants to help current and future applicants succeed in developing these programs. The legislation funds both programs at $12.7 million annually from 2026 through 2030, with funds remaining available until spent. The goal is to increase the number of physicians trained to practice in rural communities, addressing healthcare workforce shortages in underserved areas.

This resolution honors the service and sacrifice of U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe as members of the West Virginia National Guard and extends sympathy, gratitude, and support for their families in the wake of the attack on November 26, 2025, in Washington, DC.The resolution also honors the bravery of the other National Guard members on the scene, expresses gratitude for the action of first responders, and condemns the attack.

The RCORP Authorization Act establishes a formal Rural Communities Opioid Response Program within the federal government to combat opioid and substance use disorders in rural areas. The bill authorizes the Health Resources and Services Administration to award grants and cooperative agreements to states, Indian tribes, state rural health offices, and other eligible organizations to fund prevention, treatment, and recovery services in rural communities. Recipients can use these funds for planning, implementing evidence-based treatment models, responding to emerging public health threats, and technical assistance—but not for purchasing or improving real property. The program is authorized to receive $165 million annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030, with individual grants lasting up to five years.

The Kidney Care Access Protection Act aims to improve treatment options and access for Medicare patients with end-stage renal disease (kidney failure requiring dialysis). The bill extends and expands financial protections for new kidney dialysis drugs, biologicals, and medical devices by guaranteeing at least three years of transitional payment support starting January 2026, followed by permanent payment adjustments set at 65 percent of drug costs. The legislation also ensures that Medicare Advantage plans directly reimburse dialysis facilities for these innovative treatments at the same rates as traditional Medicare, and includes workforce provisions to address staffing challenges in kidney care facilities. Additionally, the bill expands preventive services by requiring Medicare to cover chronic kidney disease screening during annual wellness visits and broadens access to kidney disease education programs by allowing more healthcare providers—including nurse practitioners and physician assistants—to deliver this education at dialysis facilities. The changes take effect January 1, 2026, with no specified budget authorization amount provided in the legislation.

This bill addresses trade between the United States and covered countries. Under this bill, a covered country is any country excluding Belarus, Cuba, and North Korea.Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to determine that Section 402 of the Trade Act of 1974 (commonly known as the Jackson-Vanik amendment) does not apply to a covered country. The Jackson-Vanik amendment denies normal trade relations (NTR) status to some current and former nonmarket economy countries unless they comply with certain freedom-of-emigration requirements. Under a provision of this amendment, the President may extend NTR status to a country affected by the amendment by waiving the freedom-of-emigration requirements or determining that the country is not in violation of those requirements, subject to an annual review.Additionally, the bill authorizes the President to extend permanent NTR status to a covered country.

The Fusion Advanced Manufacturing Parity Act expands an existing federal tax credit to include components used in fusion energy machines, offering manufacturers a 25 percent credit on the sale price of qualifying fusion components. The bill defines over 20 categories of eligible components, ranging from high-temperature superconducting magnets and fusion chambers to cooling systems, power switches, and fuel processing equipment. The credit applies to components produced and sold after December 31, 2025, but phases out gradually between 2032 and 2035, declining from 75 percent to zero over that four-year period. This legislation aims to boost domestic manufacturing of fusion energy technology by providing financial incentives similar to those available for other advanced energy manufacturing sectors. The bill affects manufacturers, suppliers, and companies developing commercial fusion energy systems.

The Community Training, Education, and Access for Medical Students Act of 2025 establishes a federal grant program to help medical students train in rural and medically underserved areas. Under the bill, the Director of the Health Resources and Services Administration can award grants lasting one to five years to partnerships between medical schools and local health care facilities—such as rural health clinics and federally qualified health centers—to support clinical rotations and training opportunities for medical students in high-need communities. The legislation aims to encourage physicians to eventually practice in these underserved areas by giving them hands-on experience there during their education. Eligible applicants must submit detailed applications explaining their projects, demonstrating how the training will improve community health access, and outlining plans to sustain their programs after federal funding ends. The bill does not specify the total funding amount but amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize these grants as part of broader rural health improvement efforts.

The Preserving Emergency Access in Key Sites Act updates how Medicare pays for ambulance services provided by critical access hospitals, particularly those in rural and mountainous areas. The bill modifies payment rules to recognize that hospitals in mountainous terrain or areas with only secondary roads available can use a shorter 15-mile distance requirement instead of the standard 35-mile requirement when calculating ambulance service fees. Additionally, hospitals already designated as critical access hospitals that previously met the 15-mile mountainous terrain standard will be automatically deemed to continue meeting that requirement even if new facilities open nearby, as long as the new facilities are located between 10 and 15 miles away. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026, and requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue implementing regulations within one year. This legislation aims to ensure that rural hospitals in challenging geography can maintain ambulance services and their critical access hospital status without losing Medicare reimbursement.

Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 various federal grants for state, local, and tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and service providers to support individuals who reenter the community following a period of incarceration. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes the following:grants for adult and juvenile offender reentry demonstration projects;grants for family-based substance abuse treatment programs;grants to evaluate and improve educational methods at prisons, jails, and juvenile facilities;grants for career training education; the offender reentry substance abuse and criminal justice collaboration program; andgrants to nonprofit organizations for community-based mentoring and transitional services.

This bill authorizes the U.S. Trade Representative to take enforcement action against South Korea if it enacts laws or regulations that discriminate against American digital platform companies. The legislation requires the Trade Representative to report to Congress within 30 days of any South Korean regulation that targets U.S. online or digital businesses, and determine whether such actions violate trade agreements or unfairly burden American commerce. If the Trade Representative finds violations, they may pursue remedies including World Trade Organization disputes, trade investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, or direct negotiations with South Korea. The bill targets South Korea specifically, citing a $51 billion U.S. trade deficit and concerns that South Korea's policies favor Chinese tech companies while restricting American businesses. Congress's stated intent is to enforce the existing U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement and ensure fair treatment for American companies operating in South Korea.

H.R. 2872 modifies how public utility companies calculate their taxes by requiring them to reduce their adjusted financial statement income when claiming deductions for repairing and maintaining certain utility property. Specifically, the bill allows utility companies to deduct repair and maintenance expenses that they report on their financial statements, provided those expenses relate to depreciable property. This affects public utility corporations—primarily electric, gas, water, and telecommunications companies—that own and maintain infrastructure. The legislation takes effect for the 2025 tax year and beyond, with no specific new funding allocated. The bill is designed to provide tax relief for utilities investing in infrastructure repair and maintenance, with the stated goal of supporting labor, energy, and infrastructure equity.

H.Res. 318 is a symbolic resolution expressing congressional support for designating April 24-29, 2025, as "Small Businesses in For-Hire Transportation Week." The resolution honors the for-hire transportation industry, which includes over 18,300 small, locally owned companies that employ roughly 276,250 drivers and nearly one million additional workers in roles like mechanics and administrative staff. These businesses transport over two billion people annually through services like taxicabs, limousines, medical transportation, and shuttle services, with a workforce that is approximately 50 percent minority. The resolution acknowledges the industry's essential role in serving vulnerable populations and communities, particularly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, and recognizes organizations like the Transportation Alliance that support entrepreneurs in this sector. This resolution does not allocate funding or create new requirements—it simply encourages recognition of the industry's contributions to local economies and public transportation needs.

The Small Business Transportation Investment Act of 2025 directs the General Services Administration (GSA) to establish a three-year pilot program allowing small businesses in the for-hire ground transportation industry—such as taxi, rideshare, shuttle, and medical transport companies—to purchase vehicles through the federal government's vehicle supply schedules at cost-effective prices. Participating small businesses must agree to use purchased vehicles for at least two years for transportation service, limit purchases to 50 vehicles per fiscal year, and donate one out of every five vehicles to local nonprofits after use. The program aims to help small transportation providers modernize their fleets with environmentally friendly vehicles while reducing costs. The GSA must submit annual reports to Congress tracking participation, cost savings, and environmental benefits, followed by a final assessment within three years on whether to continue or expand the program.

Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2025This bill repeals the 10% excise tax imposed on the amount paid for indoor tanning services.

H.R. 1881, the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act, creates a federal tax credit for companies that capture methane released from mining operations and either inject it into pipelines for energy use or use it to produce heat and other energy. The credit applies to individual methane sources at mining facilities—such as boreholes, wells, or vent shafts—that capture at least 2,500 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per year, with construction beginning before January 1, 2036. The bill modifies the existing Section 45Q tax credit structure in the Internal Revenue Code to include this new mine methane capture incentive, making it applicable to methane captured after December 31, 2024. This legislation primarily affects mining operators and energy companies engaged in methane capture and utilization, and aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while supporting economic growth in mining regions.

This bill rolls back reporting requirements for gig economy and other independent contractor payments that were expanded by the American Rescue Plan Act. Specifically, it raises the threshold for when payment processors must report third-party transactions to the IRS—requiring reports only when payments exceed $20,000 and involve more than 200 transactions, rather than reporting all payments. The bill applies to gig workers, freelancers, and others who receive income through payment apps and similar platforms. It also clarifies backup withholding rules to align with the higher thresholds, effective for tax years beginning in 2025 and beyond. The sponsors argue this protects small earners from unnecessary tax reporting burdens, though it may reduce IRS visibility into income that some argue should be reported for tax compliance purposes.

Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals Act or the ARCH ActThis bill extends through FY2031 (1) the Medicare-Dependent Hospital Program, which provides additional payments to certain small rural hospitals that have a high proportion of Medicare patients; and (2) certain increased payment adjustments for low-volume hospitals under Medicare's inpatient prospective payment system.It also requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the number of hospitals that received certain classifications for purposes of payment under Medicare, including low-volume hospitals and Medicare-dependent hospitals.

Hospice Recertification Flexibility ActThis bill extends until December 31, 2027, the ability of physicians and nurse practitioners to fulfill certain requirements for hospice care recertification under Medicare via telehealth.Specifically, physicians and nurse practitioners may continue to fulfill the requirement of a face-to-face encounter with the hospice patient via telehealth. Such telehealth encounters must be identified with a specialized claims modifier for purposes of billing.The bill's authorization does not apply (1) in areas in which there has been a moratorium for at least six months on the enrollment of new hospice programs under Medicare, Medicaid, or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) due to fraud, waste, or abuse; (2) to providers who are subject to enhanced oversight under Medicare, Medicaid, or CHIP; and (3) to practitioners who are not enrolled as Medicare providers and who have private contracts with Medicare patients that do not meet applicable opt-out requirements.