Jefferson Van Drew

Agent Orange Service Medal Act

This bill would create a new military medal to honor service members who were exposed to Agent Orange, a toxic chemical used during the Vietnam War that caused serious health problems for many veterans. The medal would recognize the sacrifice and suffering of those affected by this chemical exposure and their families. Veterans and their descendants who meet eligibility requirements could receive this decoration for their service.

STOP RGGI Act

This bill would prevent the federal government from participating in or supporting the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a multi-state program that caps carbon emissions from power plants and requires companies to buy allowances to emit greenhouse gases. The legislation would affect energy companies, utilities, and states that participate in RGGI by blocking federal involvement in the program. The bill reflects disagreement over whether this emissions-trading approach is an effective climate policy or an unnecessary burden on energy producers.

IDA Act of 2026

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TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act

TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act This bill aligns eligibility for TRICARE health coverage with the age at which personnel of the Retired Reserve (former National Guard and Reserve members) begin receiving retired pay. Specifically, personnel of the Retired Reserve who are not yet age 60 but are receiving their retirement pay may purchase TRICARE health coverage for retired military personnel, rather than the presently allowed TRICARE Retired Reserve. Under current law, Reserve Component personnel may retire below age 60, but not below 50, based on active duty performance.

Coastal Trust Fund Act

The bill would establish a dedicated fund to finance projects that protect and restore coastal areas, such as building barriers against flooding, restoring wetlands, and managing erosion. The money would support infrastructure improvements in coastal communities affected by water-related damage and environmental degradation. This would primarily benefit coastal residents, local governments, and communities vulnerable to storms and rising water levels.

Presidential Fitness Test Act of 2025

The bill would likely establish or modify a fitness test program for students, possibly requiring schools to administer physical fitness assessments as part of their curriculum. This would affect students, schools, and physical education programs across the country by setting standards for measuring athletic ability and overall fitness. The specific requirements and how results would be used would depend on the bill's detailed provisions.

GRID Act

The GRID Act would likely establish or modify rules for how electricity is distributed and managed across the nation's power grid system. Based on the energy focus, it probably addresses modernizing infrastructure, improving reliability, or integrating renewable energy sources into the electrical system that serves homes and businesses.

Improving Police CARE Act

The bill would establish new training and accountability standards for police departments, likely focusing on community relations, de-escalation techniques, and officer conduct. It would affect how law enforcement agencies operate and train their officers, potentially influencing policing practices across the country. The measure is currently under review by the House Judiciary Committee.

Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the House of Representatives commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence.

This resolution condemns the June 1, 2025, targeted act of terror in Boulder, Colorado, as an act of ideologically motivated violence and reaffirms the House of Representatives' commitment to protecting the rights of all Americans to assemble peacefully and practice their faith without fear of violence.

Ensuring Safer Schools Act of 2025

The bill aims to improve school safety through measures related to crime prevention and law enforcement, though the specific provisions are not yet detailed in available summaries. The proposal involves coordination across multiple policy areas including education, workforce development, and veterans' affairs, suggesting it may address topics like school security personnel, threat assessment programs, or emergency preparedness. Schools, students, parents, and potentially law enforcement agencies would be affected by whatever safety measures the bill ultimately includes.

Bus Parity and Clarity Act

Bus Parity and Clarity Act This bill specifies that charter bus service has the same access to tolling rates and roads as public transportation vehicles. Current law applies the same access to tolling rates to public transportation vehicles and over-the-road buses (i.e., buses with an elevated passenger deck located over a baggage compartment) that serve the public. The bill specifies that the same access to rates apply to over-the-road buses in (1) scheduled service (e.g., intercity bus service), and (2) charter service. This applies to charter bus service for tolling for federal-aid highways, bridges, and tunnels; high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes and facilities; and the Value Pricing Pilot Program of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Charter service includes transportation provided at the request of a third party for the exclusive use of a bus for a negotiated price (e.g., for a wedding or corporate event); or to the public for events or functions that occur on an irregular basis or for a limited duration, and a premium fare is charged or third party pays for the service (e.g., providing shuttle service for a public event). In addition, the FHWA must annually publish on a publicly available website a unified database containing the rates, terms, and conditions of each toll facility covered under these provisions.

Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act

This bill would require trucking companies to pay drivers overtime pay when they work more than a certain number of hours per week, similar to protections that apply to most other workers. Currently, federal law exempts truck drivers from overtime requirements, meaning companies can require long hours without extra pay. The change would affect trucking companies and their drivers across the country.

Public Safety Free Speech Act

This bill would protect workers' right to speak publicly about workplace safety issues without fear of losing their jobs or facing retaliation from employers. It likely aims to prevent companies from punishing employees who report hazardous conditions, safety violations, or other workplace dangers to government agencies, the media, or the public. The legislation would give workers stronger legal protections when they speak out about matters affecting public health and safety.

Oral Health Products Inclusion Act

Oral Health Products Inclusion Act This bill allows individuals to use funds in a flexible spending arrangement (FSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), health savings account (HSA), or Archer medical savings account (Archer MSA) to pay for toothbrushes (manual or electric), water flossers, and oral health products. Under current law, reimbursements from an FSA or HRA and tax-free distributions from an HSA or Archer MSA may be used to pay for the qualified medical expenses. Reimbursements from an FSA or HRA for nonmedical expenses generally are not allowed and distributions from an HSA or Archer MSA for nonmedical expenses generally are taxed as income and may be subject to an additional penalty. Under the bill, the definition of qualified medical expenses is expanded to include toothbrushes (manual or electric), water flossers, and oral health products. The bill defines an oral health product as an over-the-counter product that is (1) used for preventing or treating dental cavities, plaque, or gingivitis; (2) suitable for topical administration to the teeth or gums; and (3) generally recognized as safe and effective.

Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act

Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act This bill expands the definition of major food allergen to include galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (commonly known as alpha-gal ). Under current law, food labels generally must identify each major food allergen found in labeled food products. (Certain tick bites cause an allergic condition known as alpha-gal syndrome that can result in an allergy to the alpha-gal molecule, which is found in red meat and other products made from mammals.)

SMARTER Act

The SMARTER Act aims to improve how the U.S. manages and modernizes its energy systems, likely focusing on making the electrical grid more efficient and better able to handle renewable energy sources like solar and wind power. The bill would affect energy companies, utilities, and potentially consumers by establishing new standards or requirements for how electricity is distributed and managed across the country. This legislation is currently under review by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce to determine whether it should move forward.

Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act

This bill would require certain professionals who work with children—such as teachers, doctors, and counselors—to report suspected child abuse and animal abuse to authorities, with potential penalties for failing to do so. The legislation aims to improve detection and reporting of abuse by establishing clearer requirements for people in positions to notice signs of harm. It would affect schools, healthcare facilities, and other institutions that serve families and children.