This bill extends fishing regulations designed to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales. Specifically, it amends the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act by pushing back the expiration date of certain whale protection rules from 2028 to 2035, giving these regulations seven additional years of effectiveness. The bill primarily affects the fishing industry, particularly those engaged in activities like lobstering and other commercial fishing that operate in Atlantic waters where right whales are found. The legislation contains no new funding requirements, as it simply extends existing regulatory provisions that are already in place. The bill was introduced by Representative Golden of Maine and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense to work together to evaluate how well their mental health programs help servicemembers and veterans transition to civilian life. The Joint Executive Committee must complete an inventory of all mental health programs and assess their effectiveness, then report findings to Congress within 180 days. The report should identify any gaps, duplications, or inefficiencies in mental health services and recommend solutions with specific action plans and measurable goals. Additionally, the bill requires the agencies to review their joint separation health assessment every two years to ensure the screening questions remain current and effective. This legislation affects all servicemembers and veterans seeking mental health support and aims to streamline and improve the mental health services available during the critical transition period from military to civilian life.

The Secure Trade Act imposes a 10% additional tariff on all imports entering the United States immediately upon enactment, with much steeper duties specifically targeting Chinese goods, ranging from 35% to 100% depending on whether items are strategic or non-strategic and phased in over five years. The bill gives the President flexibility to establish tariff-rate quotas for items imported exclusively from China, waive requirements if deemed in the national interest, or increase tariffs further to address import dependence and unfair trade practices. The legislation also requires Chinese imports to be valued using U.S. market prices rather than alternative methods, with importers submitting valuations to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for verification. Additionally, the bill expands federal authority to review and restrict significant foreign investments in U.S. real estate and factories, particularly from governments of concern like China, requiring mandatory filing declarations for such transactions. Overall, the bill significantly reshapes U.S. trade policy to reduce reliance on imports—especially from China—while strengthening scrutiny of foreign investment in sensitive American assets.

The Loggers Economic Assistance and Relief Act establishes a federal payment program to help timber harvesting and timber hauling businesses recover from major disasters. Eligible businesses that experienced at least a 10 percent loss in gross revenue during any 30-day period or quarter compared to the same timeframe in the previous year can receive payments equal to 10 percent of their lost revenue, which must be used for operating expenses. The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency and includes insect infestations among qualifying disasters. The bill authorizes $50 million annually from 2026 through 2029 and requires the Secretary of Agriculture to report to Congress on all payments made, including recipient names and amounts.

The Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act would eliminate all out-of-pocket costs for pregnant women and new mothers under health insurance plans, covering prenatal care, ultrasounds, labor and delivery, miscarriage care, and postpartum services for one year after birth. The bill expands the definition of required maternity coverage to include behavioral health services for conditions related to or worsened by pregnancy, such as diabetes and hypertension, and adds mental health support for non-biological parents during their first year of parenthood. The requirement applies to all group health plans and individual health insurance policies beginning with plan years after the bill becomes law, affecting millions of Americans with private health insurance. There is no specific funding amount identified in the legislation; the costs would be borne by insurers and employers offering health plans. The bill was introduced in June 2025 and referred to the House committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce.

The Supporting Our Surviving Spouses Act removes the six-year time limit for surviving spouses and dependents of military service members who died in the line of duty since September 11, 2001, to file claims for survivor benefits against the federal government. Currently, survivors must file their claims within six years, but this bill eliminates that deadline entirely, allowing survivors to pursue these benefits at any point in the future. The legislation affects the families of approximately 7,000 service members killed in post-9/11 military operations and takes effect once signed into law. This change applies only to survivor benefit claims and gives grieving families more flexibility in navigating the complex federal claims process during what is often a difficult time.

This resolution provides for immediate consideration by the House of Representatives of H.R. 2550, the Protect America's Workforce Act, a bill nullifying Executive Order 14251, entitled Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs (issued on March 27, 2025).The Executive Order excludes specified federal agencies from substantive and procedural requirements that generally apply to federal employees' labor organizing and collective bargaining, as well as respective management obligations.

Protect America's Workforce ActThis bill nullifies the Executive Order titled Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs (issued on March 27, 2025), which excludes specified executive agencies and subdivisions from the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute. The statute authorizes federal employees' participation in collective bargaining and enforces collective bargaining rights. The bill also specifies that a covered collective bargaining agreement in place as of March 26, 2025, shall have full force and effect through the stated term of the agreement.

H.R. 2258 is a straightforward designation bill that would rename the Maine Forest and Logging Museum in Bradley, Maine, as the National Museum of Forestry and Logging History. The bill gives the museum an official national designation, which would apply to all federal references to the institution in laws, documents, regulations, and records. This legislation does not create a new museum or provide federal funding; it simply elevates the existing state museum's status to a national designation. The bill was introduced by Representative Jared Golden of Maine in March 2025 and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Family Income Supplemental Credit Act or the FISC ActThis bill replaces the federal child tax credit with monthly payments provided by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to qualified pregnant women and caregivers of eligible children.Specifically, the bill provides a monthly payment of$800 to a qualified pregnant woman,$400 to a qualified caregiver for each eligible child who is under six years old, and$250 to a qualified caregiver for each eligible child who is at least six years old.The monthly payment increases by 20% if the individual is a married pregnant woman or married to a qualified caregiver of an eligible child.Under the bill, the monthly payment begins to phase out for individuals with an adjusted gross income exceeding $125,000 ($250,000 for joint filers) for the most recently ended tax year. (Other limitations apply.)The bill defines an eligible child as an individual whois under 18 years old;is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident alien; anddoes not provide more than half of their own financial support during the tax year.Further, a qualified caregiver must be at least 18 years old, reside with the child, and economically support the child.The bill also provides funding for the monthly payments and establishes the Bureau of Family Statistics within the SSA to provide certain information.Finally, the bill requires the SSA to issue regulations, establish a system to report marital or caregiver status changes, and report to Congress annually on the payments.

This bill would amend federal child labor laws to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to work in timber harvesting operations with fewer restrictions than currently permitted. Specifically, it creates an exemption from certain child labor protections for teens employed by logging companies or mechanized timber harvesting businesses, except when the employer is a parent or guardian of the young worker. The bill defines timber harvesting broadly to include tree felling, processing, equipment operation, and related work using machinery beyond basic hand tools. The legislation was introduced in February 2025 by bipartisan sponsors from timber-producing states (Maine and Pennsylvania) and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. The bill does not specify any new funding or implementation timeline but would take effect upon enactment once it becomes law.

The Northeast Fisheries Heritage Protection Act of 2025 permanently prohibits commercial offshore wind energy development in Lobster Management Area 1 in the Gulf of Maine. The bill protects this area based on its critical importance to New England's fishing industry, which generated over $1.3 billion in commercial catch value in 2023, with the U.S. lobster fishery alone worth approximately $582 million annually. The legislation also directs the Comptroller General to complete a study within 120 days examining whether federal environmental review processes adequately assess the impacts of offshore wind projects on marine life, fishing industries, and coastal communities. No specific funding is allocated in the bill itself. The measure aligns with recent executive action withdrawing certain offshore areas from wind energy leasing and reflects bipartisan concern about protecting traditional fishing grounds.

This bill directs the President to impose additional duties (i.e., tariffs) on all imports entering the United States.Specifically, the President must impose an additional 10% duty on all imports entering the United States. Additionally, the bill directs the President to increase this duty on imported goods by an additional 5% if the United States has a deficit in the trade of goods and services generally for the immediately preceding calendar year. If the United States has a balance or surplus in the trade of goods and services, then the President must decrease the duty by 5% (except the imposed duty shall not be reduced below $0).