Esophageal Cancer Awareness ActThis bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report to Congress on (1) the impact of esophageal cancer-related health care spending under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) for federal employees and retirees diagnosed with esophageal cancer, and (2) how often FEHBP participants with a high risk of esophageal cancer undergo screenings according to established guidelines.

H.Res. 403 is a symbolic resolution expressing the House of Representatives' appreciation for public servants across federal, state, and local governments, as well as members of the uniformed services. The resolution recognizes Public Service Recognition Week (May 4-10, 2025) as an occasion to honor the millions of Americans who work in government and military roles, from teachers and firefighters to scientists and social workers. The bill does not create new programs, provide funding, or impose any requirements—it simply commends public servants for their dedication and contributions to the nation and encourages celebrating public service careers. The resolution was introduced by Representatives Connolly, Garcia, Frost, and others on May 9, 2025, and was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

This bill increases and standardizes death benefits for federal employees, military personnel, and foreign service workers killed in the line of duty. It establishes a new $100,000 death gratuity for federal civilian employees (adjusted annually for inflation) whose deaths result from job-related injuries, criminal acts, terrorism, or natural disasters—unless caused by willful misconduct or the employee's intoxication. The bill also raises the funeral expense allowance from $800 to $8,800 (also adjusted annually), expands death gratuity eligibility to certain Transportation Security Administration and Veterans Health Administration employees, and clarifies payment procedures for federal employees stationed abroad. All death payments are made tax-free to beneficiaries. The bill applies to any deaths occurring after its enactment and authorizes Congress to provide emergency appropriations if mass casualty events exceed agency budgets for paying these benefits.

H.Res. 324 is a symbolic resolution expressing Congressional support for designating April 2025 as "Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month." The resolution does not create new programs or funding; instead, it raises public awareness about esophageal cancer, which the resolution notes is one of the fastest-growing and deadliest cancers in America, killing one person every 36 minutes and increasing over 700 percent in recent decades. The resolution encourages federal agencies, states, nonprofits, and media to educate the public about risk factors such as chronic acid reflux (GERD), symptoms like persistent heartburn and hoarse voice, and the importance of early detection, noting that early-stage patients have significantly higher survival rates of up to 49 percent compared to those diagnosed at later stages. The resolution also calls for increased research funding and development of better screening methods for esophageal cancer, and honors patients, survivors, and their families affected by the disease.

The Russia-North Korea Cooperation Sanctions Act authorizes the President to impose sanctions against foreign persons, entities, and financial institutions that facilitate arms transfers or material support from North Korea to Russia for use in its war in Ukraine. The bill targets anyone involved in selling, transferring, or logistically moving North Korean weapons to Russia, as well as those providing financial services for such transactions. Sanctioned individuals face asset freezes in the United States and visa revocations, while companies and financial institutions can be blocked from U.S. transactions. The President can waive sanctions if they are vital to national security, with exceptions for humanitarian organizations. The bill requires the President to submit reports to Congress every 180 days documenting North Korean support activities for Russia and detailing U.S. strategies to counter such cooperation.

This bill strengthens U.S. support for Taiwan in international organizations by directing American representatives to actively oppose Chinese efforts to change Taiwan's status or undermine its international relationships. The legislation clarifies that the 1971 UN resolution recognizing China did not address Taiwan's representation in the UN or take any position on Taiwan's sovereignty, countering Beijing's interpretation that the resolution supports its claims over Taiwan. The bill instructs U.S. officials in international organizations to use America's voice and influence to resist Chinese attempts to distort policies or procedures regarding Taiwan, and encourages U.S. allies to oppose Chinese efforts to undermine Taiwan's diplomatic relationships. It also requires the State Department to report on Chinese attempts to promote its "One China" position and undermine Taiwan's international ties, building on existing reporting requirements from the 2019 TAIPEI Act. The bill passed the House on May 5, 2025, and does not specify additional funding or implementation timelines beyond the existing reporting schedule.

Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets ActThis bill requires federal agencies and Intelligence Community (IC) elements to assess their software inventory and develop software management plans.The bill requires each agency and each IC element to complete a comprehensive assessment of the software paid for by, in use at, or deployed throughout the agency or element. The assessment must include information such as (1) the current inventory of software; (2) contracts and other arrangements used to acquire, build, deploy, or use the software; (3) costs and fees not included in the initial contract or agreement; and (4) the interoperability of the software and restrictions on its use.Each agency and IC element must use their assessment to develop a plan to consolidate software entitlements, develop procedures for cost-effective acquisition strategies, and restrict subordinate entities from using any software entitlement without approval. (A software entitlement is software that has been purchased, leased, or licensed by or billed to an agency and that is subject to use limitations.) Such plans must be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Congress. Within two years of enactment, OMB must submit recommendations to Congress regarding government software procurement policies and practices to • increase the interoperability of software licenses; • consolidate licenses when appropriate; • reduce costs; • improve performance; and • modernize the management and oversight of agency software. The GAO must report on certain related topics, including governmentwide trends in agency software asset management practices and comparisons of such practices among agencies.

The Cameras in the Courtroom Act would require the Supreme Court to allow television coverage of all its open court sessions, with a narrow exception: the Court could vote to prohibit cameras in a specific case if justices determine that televising it would violate a party's due process rights. This legislation directly affects the Supreme Court's operations and would make Court proceedings visible to the general public through broadcast media for the first time in the institution's history. The bill contains no specific funding requirements or implementation timeline, instead placing the responsibility on the Court itself to establish procedures for camera access. By removing the blanket ban on televising Supreme Court proceedings, the bill aims to increase transparency and public access to the nation's highest court.

Keep the Watchdogs Running Act This bill authorizes a federal office of inspector general (OIG) to continue performing its duties during a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown).During a lapse in appropriations, the OIG may obligate funds (1) at the rate of operations and under the authority and conditions provided in the most recently enacted appropriations act, and (2) to perform its duties with respect to any program that continues during the lapse in appropriations.

The Protect Our Watchdogs Act would restrict the president's ability to remove Inspectors General—federal officials who investigate waste and misconduct within government agencies—by requiring the president to demonstrate specific grounds for removal rather than being able to fire them at will. Currently, the president can remove Inspectors General without explanation, but this bill would require documented justification such as permanent incapacity, neglect of duty, malfeasance, felony conviction, violation of law, gross mismanagement, waste of funds, abuse of authority, or inefficiency. The legislation affects all federal Inspectors General across government agencies and takes effect upon passage, with no new funding required. The bill was introduced in March 2025 by Representative Gerry Connolly and a bipartisan group of colleagues and was referred to the House Oversight Committee.

Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025This act modifies the procedures by which the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reissues misused benefits to a beneficiary, including by requiring the VA to establish methods and timing with respect to determining whether an instance of misuse by a fiduciary is the result of negligence by the VA. The act also provides that if a beneficiary predeceases a reissuance, the VA must pay the amount to a surviving beneficiary in the same method as certain other VA benefits are paid upon the death of a beneficiary.Under the act, the VA may not withhold the reissuing of a benefit payment by reason of a pending determination regarding the VA's negligence in relation to the instance of misuse by a fiduciary. Additionally, the VA is not required to make a determination regarding its negligence for each instance of misuse by a fiduciary of all or part of an individual's benefit paid to such fiduciary.

This House resolution requests that the President provide Congress with documents related to potential conflicts of interest involving Elon Musk and his government role. The resolution specifically seeks records about Musk's official or unofficial role with the federal government, any conflicts related to his position with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and information about his business entities and federal contracts. The resolution would require the President to turn over these documents within 14 days of its adoption, in complete and unredacted form. The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform reported the resolution adversely, meaning the committee does not recommend its passage, though it has been placed on the House calendar for potential floor consideration. The resolution affects oversight of high-profile government advisors and their potential business conflicts but does not involve any funding or create new programs.

The Family Building FEHB Fairness Act requires all Federal employee health benefit plans to cover assisted reproductive treatments, including in vitro fertilization, egg and sperm freezing, artificial insemination, embryo genetic testing, and fertility medications. The bill affects roughly 8 million federal employees and retirees who participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program by ensuring they have access to fertility services currently not universally covered. The legislation does not specify a particular budget amount, but instead directs the Office of Personnel Management, in coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services, to define and oversee which specific treatments and services qualify for coverage. The new benefits requirements take effect one year after the bill is enacted into law. This bill aims to provide federal workers with the same fertility treatment options that many private sector employees already receive through their employer health plans.

H.R. 1600, the Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act, codifies the U.S. government's policy of not recognizing Russia's claimed sovereignty over Crimea, including its airspace and territorial waters. The bill prohibits any federal department or agency from taking actions or providing assistance that would imply acceptance of Russian control over the region. This legislation affects all U.S. government agencies and reinforces the longstanding American position that Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea from Ukraine was illegal under international law. The bill contains no specific funding or implementation timeline—it serves as a binding statement of policy to guide federal agencies' interactions with Russia regarding Crimea. The measure was introduced in February 2025 and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

This bill establishes a U.S. policy refusing to recognize Russian claims to any Ukrainian territory occupied by Russian forces, specifically Crimea and the regions of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia. The legislation prohibits federal funding from going to any country that recognizes these Russian-occupied territories as independent, has established diplomatic relations with them, or taken steps to support Russian annexation of Ukrainian land. The Secretary of State must identify and publish a list of countries receiving such restrictions, though the Secretary can waive the funding ban if deemed in the national interest—with justification reported to Congress. The bill affects U.S. foreign aid distribution and applies to any country whose government takes pro-Russia actions regarding Ukrainian territory, with decisions subject to congressional oversight through reports to the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Taxpayer Funds Oversight and Accountability Act This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to take certain actions to improve financial management systems across the federal government and expands the responsibilities of federal agency Chief Financial Officers (CFOs). The bill requires OMB to submit a four-year governmentwide financial management plan to Congress within six months of enactment and thereafter with the budget submitted in the first full fiscal year following the start of a presidential term. Such plans must address certain topics, including strategies for (1) improving financial management systems; (2) strengthening the financial management workforce; and (3) reporting performance and cost information. OMB must annually submit related status reports to Congress and the Government Accountability Office. Each agency CFO is assigned new responsibilities, includingpreparing the agency plan to implement OMB's governmentwide financial management plan;overseeing and providing leadership in the areas of budget formulation and execution, planning and performance, risk management, internal controls, financial systems, accounting, and other areas designated by OMB;coordinating with designated agency personnel on the strategic planning, performance measurement and reporting, and risk management functions of the agency;managing the formulation and financial execution of the agency budget;linking performance and cost information; andpreparing annual reports on progress in implementing the governmentwide financial management plan and transmitting such reports to the agency head, OMB, and Congress.The bill establishes new requirements for audits of agency accounts, such as having auditors evaluate the design of the agency's internal controls over financial reporting.

H.R. 1559, the Postal Employee Appeal Rights Amendment Act of 2025, would expand appeal rights for certain U.S. Postal Service employees by allowing them to appeal employment disputes to the Merit Systems Protection Board, a federal agency that oversees civil service employee grievances. The bill specifically targets USPS workers in supervisory, professional, technical, clerical, administrative, or managerial positions who are not represented by a labor union or bargaining representative. Currently, many of these employees lack access to the Merit Systems Protection Board's independent review process, which can provide recourse for disciplinary actions, denials of benefits, or other employment decisions. The bill contains no new funding requirements or implementation timelines, as it simply clarifies existing appeal rights under federal employment law. This change would primarily affect mid-level USPS managers and professional staff, giving them the same appeal protections available to other federal employees.

This bill modifies how the U.S. Postal Service negotiates pay and benefits for supervisory and managerial employees. Specifically, it requires the Postal Service to formally propose changes to supervisor pay and benefits at least 60 days before current agreements expire, and again within 60 days if a union contract affects supervisor compensation. The bill streamlines the dispute resolution process by requiring an independent panel to issue a final, binding decision on pay disagreements within 15 days of receiving input from both the Postal Service and supervisors' representatives. The legislation affects postal supervisors and managers nationwide who are represented by a supervisors' organization. There is no specific funding authorization mentioned in the bill; it primarily changes procedural requirements for ongoing negotiations rather than appropriating new money.

This bill changes federal retirement rules to allow temporary government employees to count their service time toward retirement benefits under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Currently, temporary work performed after 1988 does not count toward retirement, but this legislation removes that restriction so temporary employees hired on or after the bill's enactment can earn retirement credit for their service. The change applies to all federal civilian employees and members, including temporary workers at the U.S. Postal Service. The Office of Personnel Management will be responsible for writing regulations to implement the law and notifying eligible employees and government agencies about the opportunity to make deposits for their previous temporary service. No specific funding amount or implementation deadline is mentioned in the bill.

Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2025This bill requires the U.S. Postal Service to issue regulations to mandate collecting, tracking, and publicly reporting information related to deaths and injuries resulting from traffic crashes involving vehicles transporting mail. The bill also requires (1) Postal Service employees and contractors to report within three days any traffic crash involving a vehicle used in the transportation of mail and resulting in injury or death, (2) the Postal Service to maintain an internal database that includes comprehensive information related to such injuries and deaths, and (3) the Postal Service to provide an annual report to the public summarizing such injuries and deaths.

The Federal Firefighters Families First Act aims to improve compensation and retirement benefits for federal firefighters. The bill adjusts how federal firefighter pay is calculated and changes the formula used to compute retirement annuities, ensuring that overtime hours and regularly scheduled shifts are properly included when determining retirement benefits. Within one year of enactment, the Office of Personnel Management must establish regulations capping the regular workweek for federal firefighters at an average of no more than 60 hours per week. These changes are intended to address pay equity between federal firefighters and their municipal counterparts, while also improving recruitment and retention in the federal fire service. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment for new annuity entitlements resulting from separations from service.

Lady Liberty Act of 2025 This bill sets a floor of 125,000 for the maximum number of refugees who may be admitted into the United States each fiscal year beginning in FY2027. Under current law, the President sets the annual cap on refugee admissions at the beginning of each fiscal year.

This bill establishes an interagency task force to help unaccompanied homeless youth obtain vital documents like birth certificates and social security cards. The task force will include representatives from the Social Security Administration, the Departments of Housing and Urban Development and Health and Human Services, three state human services officials with lived experience of youth homelessness, and three nonprofit representatives under age 30 with similar experience. The task force must meet quarterly starting 90 days after enactment to assess progress, identify successful policies, and develop recommendations for federal, state, and local agencies. The bill requires an initial report within one year detailing challenges homeless youth face accessing government programs and social security cards, along with legislative and administrative recommendations, and a final report within three years evaluating the effectiveness of implemented changes. The task force will automatically terminate three years after its establishment.

Equal COLA ActThis bill applies a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for annuities paid under the Federal Employees Retirement System that is equal to the increase in inflation, regardless of the amount of the increase.Specifically, for any year in which the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has increased over the previous year, the COLA amount shall be increased by the change in the CPI from the previous year. Current law applies an adjustment equal to the change in CPI only if the change is 2% or less. If the change is between 2% and 3%, the adjustment is limited to 2%. If the change is more than 3%, the adjustment is limited to 1% less than the change.

Saving the Civil Service ActThis bill generally prohibits changes to the classification of positions in the competitive service and excepted service unless certain conditions are met. (Competitive service positions are subject to competitive examination while excepted service positions are appointed under one of five schedules. Competitive service positions have notice and appeal requirements for adverse actions that are not applicable to most excepted positions, including those of a confidential, policy-determining, policy-making, or policy-advocating character under Schedule C.)On October 21, 2020, President Donald Trump issued an executive order that placed executive agency positions that are of a confidential, policy-determining, policy-making, or policy-advocating character, and that are not normally subject to change as a result of a presidential transition, under a new Schedule F in the excepted service. The order was subsequently revoked by President Joe Biden.The bill prohibits executive agency positions in the competitive service from being placed in the excepted service, unless such positions are placed in a schedule in the excepted service as in effect on September 30, 2020. The bill also prohibits positions in the excepted service from being placed in any schedule other than the aforementioned schedules.Additionally, agencies may not (1) transfer occupied positions from the competitive or excepted service into Schedule C without the consent of the Office of Personnel Management, or (2) transfer employees in the excepted service to another schedule or transfer employees in the competitive service to the excepted service without employee consent.