July 2025

Saving the Department of the Interior's Workforce Act

This bill would protect jobs and staffing levels at the Department of the Interior, which manages federal lands, national parks, and natural resources across the country. The legislation likely aims to prevent significant workforce reductions or restructuring that could affect park rangers, scientists, and other employees who manage public lands and enforce environmental regulations. The bill has been sent to the Senate committee responsible for energy and natural resources policy for review.

Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025

This bill aims to encourage foreign companies to invest in and create jobs within the United States by potentially offering tax incentives or regulatory benefits to international businesses that establish operations or expand their workforce here. The legislation would affect multinational corporations, American workers seeking employment, and federal tax revenue, while the government would need to administer any new investment programs or tax provisions created by the law.

Energy Savings and Weatherization Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill would reauthorize federal programs that help low-income households and buildings reduce energy costs by improving insulation, fixing air leaks, and upgrading heating and cooling systems. The legislation would provide funding and set new rules for weatherization assistance that helps families lower their utility bills while also reducing energy waste. The bill affects low-income households, building owners, and the contractors who perform these energy-saving upgrades.

A resolution designating August 16, 2025, "National Airborne Day".

This resolution designates August 16, 2025, as National Airborne Day.

SAFE Act

I don't have enough information to write an accurate summary. "SAFE Act" is a common title used for multiple different bills covering various health topics. To provide you with a meaningful explanation of what this specific bill would do and who it affects, I would need additional details such as the bill number, the full official title, or the specific health policy area it addresses.

VET Artificial Intelligence Act

This bill would establish rules and oversight for how artificial intelligence technology is developed and used, with a focus on protecting veterans' interests and ensuring AI systems are safe and fair. The legislation likely aims to prevent AI from being misused in ways that could harm veterans, such as through discriminatory algorithms in benefits processing or healthcare decisions, while also potentially encouraging AI innovation in areas that benefit veteran services. It would give relevant government agencies authority to monitor and regulate AI applications affecting veterans and the broader public.

MAP for Broadband Funding Act

Modernization, Accountability, and Planning for Broadband Funding Act or the MAP for Broadband Funding Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to coordinate with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to collect data for the Broadband Funding Map on a reasonable and timely basis. It also requires information collection and reporting on the map’s functionality and management. (The map documents the location of each federally funded broadband project.) Specifically, the FCC must seek public comment on the functionality and transparency of the map and the quality and completeness of the data within the map. Further, the Government Accountability Office must report on the management and use of the map, as well as the extent to which federal agencies are complying with obligations to submit information for the map.

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; and related agencies. The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Labor for the Employment and Training Administration, Veterans' Employment and Training, the Employee Benefits Security Administration, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, the Wage and Hour Division, the Office of Labor-Management Standards, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Office of Disability Employment Policy, and Departmental Management. The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services for the Health Resources and Services Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Administration for Children and Families, the Administration for Community Living, the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, and the Office of the Secretary. The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Education for Education for the Disadvantaged; Impact Aid; School Improvement Programs; Indian Education; Innovation and Improvement; Safe Schools and Citizenship Education; English Language Acquisition; Special Education; Rehabilitation Services; Special Institutions for Persons with Disabilities; Career, Technical, and Adult Education; Student Financial Assistance; Student Aid Administration; Higher Education; Howard University; the College Housing and Academic Facilities Loans Program; the Historically Black College and University Capital Financing Program Account; the Institute of Education Sciences; and Departmental Management. The bill also provides appropriations to several related agencies, including the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, the Corporation for National and Community Service, the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, the National Council on Disability, the National Labor Relations Board, the National Mediation Board, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, the Railroad Retirement Board, and the Social Security Administration. The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Financial Technology Protection Act of 2025

Financial Technology Protection Act of 2025 This bill establishes the Independent Financial Technology Working Group to Combat Terrorism and Illicit Financing. The working group must study and report on terrorist and illicit use of digital assets and other related emerging technologies and develop proposals to improve anti-money laundering and counterterrorist financing efforts. The working group terminates four years after the bill's enactment or after the working group completes any ongoing activities, whichever is later. In addition, the Department of the Treasury must (1) report on the potential use of digital assets and other emerging technologies by states, nonstate actors, and terrorist groups for the purpose of evading sanctions to threaten the national security of the United States; and (2) describe a strategy to mitigate and prevent this usage.

Tribal Gaming Regulatory Compliance Act

Tribal Gaming Regulatory Compliance Act This bill allows the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta tribes to conduct gaming activities on their land in Texas if certain conditions are met. Currently, the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration Act prohibits the tribes from conducting gaming activities on their land if those activities are prohibited by Texas law. The bill repeals those provisions and instead applies the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) to gaming activities on Indian lands of the tribes.

Enduring Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act

This bill strengthens protections and support for people who have been trafficked by expanding access to legal remedies, improving how law enforcement investigates trafficking cases, and ensuring victims receive better assistance with housing, healthcare, and other services. It aims to make it easier for trafficking survivors to pursue justice against their traffickers and the organizations that enabled the abuse, while also holding bad actors more accountable for their crimes.

MAPWaters Act of 2025

Modernizing Access to our Public Waters Act or the MAPWaters Act of 2025 or the MAPWaters Act of 2025 This bill directs the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to standardize and publish data relating to public's access to federal waterways for recreational use. Specifically, the Forest Service and Interior must jointly develop and adopt interagency standards for data collection and dissemination of geospatial data relating to public outdoor recreational access of federal waterways and federal fishing restrictions. The standards must ensure compatibility and interoperability among applicable federal databases with respect to collection and dissemination of such data. Within five years, the Forest Service and Interior must also digitize and make publicly available online certain geographic information system data about (1) federal waterway restrictions, (2) federal waterway access and navigation information, and (3) federal fishing restrictions. They must also update the data about waterway restrictions, waterway access, and navigation information at least twice per year. Data about fishing restrictions must be updated in real time as changes go into effect. Finally, the Forest Service and Interior must develop a process to allow members of the public to submit questions or comments regarding the data regarding waterway restrictions, waterway access, and navigation information.

Saving the Department of Energy's Workforce Act

This bill would protect jobs and staffing levels at the Department of Energy by limiting the agency's ability to reduce its workforce through layoffs or attrition. The legislation aims to preserve the department's capacity to carry out its missions in energy research, nuclear security, and environmental cleanup by keeping experienced employees on staff. It would affect DOE workers and potentially impact the department's ability to meet its operational goals if staffing cuts were planned.

Sustaining Our Democracy Act

Sustaining Our Democracy Act This bill establishes and provides funds through FY2035 for the State Election Assistance and Innovation Trust Fund for purposes of promoting election activities. Specifically, the bill establishes the Democracy Advancement and Innovation Program, through which the Office of Democracy Advancement and Innovation (also established by this bill) shall make allocations to states for carrying out democracy promotion activities. These activities include improving the administration of federal elections, recruiting and training nonpartisan election officials and poll workers, and increasing voting access. The bill requires each state, in order to receive allocated funds, to (1) submit a plan for approval that describes how the state will distribute resources and carry out democracy promotion activities, and (2) establish uniform and nondiscriminatory state-based administrative complaint procedures. The bill prohibits states from using funds for certain activities, including any activity that diminishes the ability of any eligible voter to participate in the electoral process.

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared with respect to energy.

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency relating to energy declared by the President on January 20, 2025, in Executive Order 14156. The executive order states that the supply of and infrastructure for energy in the United States is insufficient to meet the country's needs. It defines energy as crude oil, natural gas, lease condensates, natural gas liquids, refined petroleum products, uranium, coal, biofuels, geothermal heat, the kinetic movement of flowing water, and critical minerals. The executive order directs the heads of executive departments and agencies to use available emergency and other authorities to take certain actions to address this topic, including approving development of domestic energy resources, expediting the completion of authorized energy infrastructure (particularly in the Northeast, West Coast, and Alaska), and pursuing the use of emergency permitting provisions under certain environmental regulations. The executive order also directs the Department of Defense to conduct an assessment of its ability to acquire and transport energy resources (particularly in the Northeast and West Coast), and invokes emergency military construction authority to address any vulnerabilities identified in the assessment.

PROTECT the Grid Act

This bill aims to strengthen the security and resilience of the nation's electrical grid against physical attacks, cyberattacks, and other threats that could cause widespread power outages. It likely includes measures to help utilities upgrade infrastructure, improve coordination between power companies and government agencies, and establish standards for protecting critical grid equipment. The changes would affect electricity providers, their customers, and government agencies responsible for national security and energy policy.

Kamisha's Law

Without access to the specific provisions of this bill, it appears to address crime and law enforcement issues, likely named after a specific case or victim. The bill has been referred to the Judiciary Committee for review, suggesting it may propose changes to criminal law, sentencing, victim protections, or law enforcement procedures that would affect how crimes are prosecuted or how the justice system handles certain offenses.

Ethanol for America Act of 2025

This bill would likely promote the use of ethanol as a fuel source in the United States, potentially through incentives, mandates, or infrastructure support for ethanol production and blending with gasoline. The measure would affect fuel producers, gas stations, vehicle owners, and farmers who grow corn used to make ethanol. The bill aims to address environmental concerns while supporting the domestic ethanol industry.

Expanding the VOTE Act

This bill would make it easier for people to register to vote and participate in elections, likely by expanding automatic voter registration, extending early voting periods, or improving access to voting locations. The changes would affect all eligible voters across the country, particularly those who face barriers to registration or voting. The bill is currently under review by the Senate Rules Committee.

Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act

Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act This bill eliminates the cap on income subject to Social Security taxes and revises methods for calculating various aspects of Social Security benefits. Under current law, Social Security has a taxable maximum , which refers to the maximum amount of a worker's earnings that are subject to Social Security payroll taxes (set at $176,100 in 2025). The taxable maximum also serves as the maximum amount of earnings used to calculate a worker's Social Security benefits. This bill phases out the taxable maximum so as to apply payroll taxes to all earnings after 2031, and revises the method used to calculate a worker’s Social Security benefits to account for earnings in excess of the taxable maximum. The bill also revises the method of calculating cost-of-living adjustments to Social Security benefits to reflect the spending habits of individuals over the age of 62. An increase in Social Security benefits resulting from this change may not be treated as income for purposes of determining eligibility for, or the amount of assistance provided under, the Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income programs.

Election Mail Act

Election Mail Act This bill addresses the delivery and processing of election mail for federal elections, including by establishing certain standards for mail-in ballots. Specifically, the bill requires the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to ensure (to the maximum extent practicable) same-day processing of mail-in ballots, postmark each ballot, carry election mail (e.g., voter registration applications and mail-in ballots) as first-class mail that is free of postage, appoint an election mail coordinator at each area office and district office, and consult annually with Indian tribes regarding barriers to voting for eligible voters living on Indian lands. The bill prohibits the USPS, within 120 days of a federal election, from making any operational change that would restrict the prompt and reliable delivery of election mail. Each state and jurisdiction must provide with each mail-in ballot a return envelope with an intelligent mail barcode. This requirement does not apply to a state or jurisdiction that uses an alternative system that enables voters to track the ballot through the mail. The bill requires election officials to count mail-in ballots that are postmarked by election day and arrive within seven days after the election.

A bill to provide for an extension of the legislative authority of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs.

This bill extends the authority of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia that honors the commitment and service of emergency medical services.

A bill to increase the clarity and predictability of the process for developing applications for Rx-to-nonprescription switches.

The proposal would create clearer rules and timelines for how pharmaceutical companies can request to switch medications from prescription-only to over-the-counter status, making the approval process more predictable and transparent. This would help drug makers understand exactly what steps they need to follow and what information the FDA requires when seeking to make a medicine available without a doctor's prescription. Patients could potentially gain faster access to certain medications they could buy directly, while companies would have more certainty about the process and timeline for getting approval.

Safe Response Act

The Safe Response Act appears to address health-related policies, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available information. Based on its referral to the health committee, it likely aims to improve some aspect of health care delivery, emergency response, or public health safety. Without more details about the bill's content, the exact impact on patients, healthcare workers, or the health system cannot be determined.

Epstein Files Transparency Act

This bill would require the government to release documents and records related to Jeffrey Epstein's criminal case, making previously sealed or confidential files available to the public. The legislation aims to increase transparency around the investigation and prosecution of Epstein's crimes, potentially allowing journalists, researchers, and the public to better understand what happened and who may have been involved.

GUARD Act

The GUARD Act would strengthen law enforcement's ability to respond to and prevent crime by establishing new protocols and resources for police departments and federal agencies. The bill likely aims to improve coordination between local and federal law enforcement, enhance training programs, or provide funding for crime prevention initiatives that affect both officers and communities they serve.

Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act

Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act This bill makes permanent temporary provisions that generally expand eligibility for and increase the amount of the premium tax credit. This bill also repeals multiple Medicaid, Medicare, and health-related tax provisions enacted by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Currently, eligible taxpayers may claim the premium tax credit, which applies toward the cost of obtaining health insurance through health insurance exchanges. To qualify, a taxpayer’s household income must meet or exceed 100% of the federal poverty level (FPL) and, after 2025, may not exceed 400% of the FPL (maximum income limit). For 2021-2025, the maximum income limit is eliminated, which generally expands eligibility for the premium tax credit. Further, under current law, the amount of the premium tax credit is partially based on the taxpayer’s household income multiplied by the applicable percentage. The applicable percentage varies depending on which of six income ranges (adjusted for inflation after 2025) the taxpayer’s household income falls within. For 2021-2025, the applicable percentages are lowered and the adjustment of the applicable percentages for inflation is eliminated, which generally increases the amount of the premium tax credit. The bill permanently eliminates the 400% maximum income limit, lowers the applicable percentages, and eliminates the inflation adjustment for the applicable percentages. Finally, the bill repeals multiple Medicaid, Medicare, and health-related tax provisions enacted by the OBBBA, including certain Medicare and Medicare eligibility and verification requirements, the reduced window for retroactive Medicaid coverage, and premium tax credit verification requirements.

Food Date Labeling Act of 2025

Food Date Labeling Act of 2025 This bill establishes uniform requirements for quality and discard date phrases (e.g., best by and use by ) placed voluntarily on food labels. Specifically, if a food is labeled with a quality date (i.e., the date after which the quality of the item may deteriorate), the label must include the phrase BEST If Used By or the abbreviation BB . Similarly, if a food is labeled with a discard date (i.e., the date after which the item should not be consumed), the label must include the phrase USE By or the abbreviation UB . Abbreviations may be used only if an item’s packaging is too small to fit the full phrase. Quality and discard dates must be written in a single, easy-to-read font and placed in a prominent location on an item’s label or package. The phrase or freeze by may be added after a quality or discard date phrase where appropriate. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) must promulgate regulations to carry out these provisions and ensure that the uniform phrases are standardized across all food products. HHS and USDA may specify alternative quality and discard date phrases through regulations. The bill specifies that no state or local government may enforce a requirement related to quality and discard date phrases that differs from the requirements of the bill. The bill does not apply to infant formula, which is subject to separate labeling requirements under current law.

Uyghur Genocide Accountability and Sanctions Act of 2025

This bill would impose economic sanctions and travel restrictions on Chinese officials and entities that the U.S. government determines are responsible for human rights abuses against Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in Xinjiang. The measure aims to hold accountable those involved in what supporters describe as genocide and forced labor, affecting Chinese government officials, security forces, and companies involved in these activities. It would also require the State Department to document and report on the situation in Xinjiang.

Time Off to Vote Act

Time Off to Vote Act This bill requires an employer, upon the request of an employee, to provide the employee with a minimum of two consecutive hours of paid leave while polls or sites that facilitate voting-related activity are open on the day of a federal election. This allotted time may be used to vote, return a mail-in ballot, or perform other voting-related activities. The employer may determine the two-hour period, excluding any lunch break or other break. Taking such leave shall not result in the employee losing accrued employment benefits. The bill makes it unlawful for an employer to interfere with the right to take such leave or for an employer to discriminate against an employee for taking such leave. Further, the bill makes it unlawful for any employer to retaliate against an employee for (1) opposing any practice made unlawful by this bill; (2) filing a charge, or instituting or causing to be instituted any proceeding, under or related to this bill; or (3) testifying or preparing to testify in an inquiry or proceeding relating to such leave. The bill specifies penalties for employers who violate these provisions.

Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment Act of 2025

This bill aims to improve treatment options and research funding for uterine fibroids, which are noncancerous tumors that affect millions of women and can cause severe pain and bleeding. The legislation would likely expand access to different surgical and non-surgical treatment choices for women dealing with fibroids and increase federal support for studying better ways to prevent and treat the condition. Women with fibroids, healthcare providers, and medical researchers would be the primary groups affected by these changes.

Alaska Native Landless Equity Act

Alaska Native Landless Equity Act This bill allows five Alaska Native communities in Southeast Alaska to form urban corporations and receive land entitlements. Specifically, the bill allows the Alaska Native residents of each of the Alaska Native villages of Haines, Ketchikan, Petersburg, Tenakee, and Wrangell, Alaska, to organize as Alaska Native urban corporations and to receive certain settlement land. The bill directs the Department of the Interior to convey specified land to each urban corporation. Further, Interior must convey the subsurface estate for that land to the regional corporation for Southeast Alaska. The land conveyed to each urban corporation must include any U.S. interest in all roads, trails, log transfer facilities, leases, and appurtenances on or related to the land conveyed to the urban corporation. The bill also allows each urban corporation to establish a settlement trust to (1) promote the health, education, and welfare of the trust beneficiaries; and (2) preserve the Alaska Native heritage and culture of their communities.

Kate's Law

This bill would increase criminal penalties for immigrants who re-enter the United States after being deported, making it a felony with mandatory minimum prison sentences for repeat offenders. It would affect both undocumented immigrants who attempt to return and the federal agencies responsible for enforcing immigration law, potentially increasing prosecutions and incarceration for immigration-related crimes.

Stop the SWARM Act of 2025

Stop the Screwworms With Active Readiness and Mitigation Act of 2025 or the Stop the SWARM Act of 2025 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to submit a report to Congress on the New World Screwworm (NWS) domestic readiness and response initiative of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. NWS is a species of parasitic fly. The flies lay eggs in open wounds and body openings of warm-blooded animals (e.g., livestock, pets, and wildlife) and people. The eggs hatch into parasitic maggots that burrow into and feed on living tissue or flesh.

Unleashing AI Innovation in Financial Services Act

The proposal would allow banks and financial companies to use artificial intelligence tools with fewer regulatory restrictions, aiming to speed up innovation in areas like loan decisions, fraud detection, and investment advice. Financial institutions would have more flexibility to test and deploy AI systems, though they would still need to disclose when they're using AI and manage risks to consumers. This would primarily affect banks, investment firms, and their customers who use financial services.

RESCUE Act of 2025

The RESCUE Act of 2025 would make changes to energy policy, though the specific details are still being examined in subcommittee hearings. Based on the bill's focus on energy, it likely addresses issues such as energy production, efficiency, renewable energy development, or grid modernization, affecting energy companies, utilities, and potentially consumers' electricity costs and access to different energy sources. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process as lawmakers gather information and hear testimony about its provisions.

Promoting Free and Fair Elections Act of 2025

This bill aims to protect the integrity of U.S. elections through measures that could include voting access rules, election security standards, or campaign finance regulations, though the specific provisions aren't yet detailed. The legislation would affect voters, election officials, political campaigns, and potentially technology companies involved in election systems. Congress is currently reviewing the proposal across multiple committees to determine which parts fall under each committee's area of responsibility.

Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025

Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 This bill generally requires businesses to make U.S.-based, human customer service agents available to consumers and makes certain businesses ineligible for federal loans or grants if they relocate a call center overseas or contract for overseas call center work. Generally, at the beginning of a customer service communication, agents must disclose their location and, if the agent is outside of the United States, that the consumer may request immediate transfer to a U.S.-based agent. Businesses that use artificial intelligence (AI) for customer service communications must also disclose that a nonhuman AI or machine is being used and that the consumer may request immediate transfer to a U.S.-based, human agent. Separately, the Department of Labor must maintain a list of businesses that operate call centers of a specified size and that either relocate a call center out of the United States or contract call center work overseas. Businesses must generally remain on the list for up to five years, but Labor must remove a business from the list if the business meets certain requirements. Businesses on the list are generally ineligible for federal grants or federally guaranteed loans for a specified period. Businesses with existing federal grants or loans that are added to the list must pay a monthly penalty and are ineligible for further disbursement while they remain on the list. If such a business remains on the list after one year, the grant or loan must be cancelled.

Honest Elections and Campaign, No Gain Act

Honest Elections and Campaign, No Gain Act This bill establishes certain requirements for disbursing unused funds after a federal election. The bill also requires former candidates serving as registered lobbyists or foreign agents to comply with disbursement requirements. Specifically, the bill requires each authorized committee or leadership political action committee (PAC) of a candidate to disburse all unused funds within a specified time period beginning after an election or before the candidate registers as a lobbyist or foreign agent, unless the candidate files to run for office again before the disbursement period begins. A committee or PAC disbursing unspent funds shall first pay any obligations incurred. If funds are left over, the committee or PAC may only disburse the funds in one or more of the following ways: (1) returning funds to donors; (2) making contributions to nonprofit organizations; and (3) transferring funds without limitation to a national, state, or local committee of a political party. The bill generally prohibits disbursements to relatives of the candidate. A former candidate must, in order to register as a lobbyist or foreign agent, comply with the disbursement requirements outlined by this bill.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the deduction for film and television productions and to make certain changes with respect to the calculation of such deduction.

The proposal would extend a tax break that allows film and television production companies to deduct certain production costs from their taxes, and would modify how that deduction is calculated. This tax incentive is designed to encourage movie and TV studios to produce content in the United States rather than overseas. The change would affect entertainment companies and potentially influence where they choose to film their projects.

DAIRY PRIDE Act

The legislation would prevent non-dairy products like almond milk, oat milk, and soy milk from being labeled as "milk" unless they come from actual dairy animals, requiring these plant-based beverages to use different names on store shelves. This would affect food manufacturers who produce dairy alternatives and consumers who buy these products, potentially making it harder for shoppers to find plant-based options using familiar terminology. The dairy industry supports this change, arguing it protects the traditional meaning of "milk" and prevents consumer confusion.

College Transparency Act

The proposal would require colleges and universities to publicly disclose detailed information about their costs, graduation rates, employment outcomes for graduates, and student loan debt levels so prospective students and families can more easily compare schools and make informed decisions about where to attend. By making this data readily available, the bill aims to help students understand what they're paying for and what results they can expect from different institutions. The requirement would affect all colleges and universities that receive federal funding.

Don Young American Grown Act

Don Young American Grown Act This bill prohibits the official display of a cut flower or green in any public area of a building of the Executive Office of the President, the Department of State, or the Department of Defense unless it is grown in the United States. The prohibition does not apply to any cut flower or green used by a federal officer or employee for personal display.

COP Act of 2025

The legislation would establish new requirements and procedures related to immigration enforcement and law enforcement operations at the federal level. The bill affects immigration officers, local law enforcement agencies, and individuals subject to immigration enforcement actions. The proposal has been sent to the House Judiciary Committee for review and consideration.

Freedom from Government Surveys Act

This bill would limit the federal government's ability to conduct surveys of the public by requiring congressional approval before agencies can spend money on most surveys and setting stricter rules for how surveys are designed and used. The measure aims to reduce what supporters see as unnecessary government data collection and spending on surveys, though it could affect how federal agencies gather information needed to understand public health, economic conditions, and other policy areas. The bill would primarily impact federal agencies and the public by changing which surveys get conducted and how often.

Fisheries Modernization Act of 2025

The proposal would update federal rules governing commercial and recreational fishing to reflect modern practices and technology. It would affect fishing companies, recreational anglers, and coastal communities by potentially changing how fishing licenses are issued, what equipment is allowed, and how fish populations are monitored and protected. The changes aim to balance the needs of the fishing industry with conservation efforts to keep fish stocks healthy for future generations.

Unleashing AI Innovation in Financial Services Act

This bill would remove or reduce regulations that currently limit how banks and financial companies can use artificial intelligence in their operations, such as for loan decisions, fraud detection, and customer service. The changes would make it easier for financial institutions to develop and deploy AI tools without as much government oversight, though supporters argue this spurs innovation while critics worry it could increase risks to consumers and borrowers. The bill affects banks, investment firms, and other financial companies, as well as the customers and borrowers who use their services.

A resolution honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and recognizing August 2025 as "National Shooting Sports Month".

This resolution honors small firearm manufacturers for their economic and cultural contributions to the United States and designates August 2025 as "National Shooting Sports Month" to recognize the shooting sports industry and recreational heritage. The resolution is largely symbolic and does not create new laws or regulations, but rather expresses Congress's recognition of the firearms manufacturing sector and shooting sports activities. It affects firearm manufacturers, shooting sports enthusiasts, and recreational hunters who participate in these activities.

Transnational Repression Policy Act

This bill would create new policies and tools to combat transnational repression—when foreign governments target their own citizens or dissidents living in the United States through harassment, threats, or violence. The legislation likely aims to protect vulnerable populations like political refugees and activists by increasing law enforcement coordination, imposing consequences on foreign governments that engage in such activities, and strengthening support for victims. It would affect both U.S. foreign policy and the safety of immigrants and international activists living in America.

INSPECT Act of 2025

Increasing Nuclear Safety Protocols for Extended Canister Transfers Act of 2025 or the INSPECT Act of 2025 This bill requires the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to assign a resident inspector to each commercial nuclear power plant that has permanently ceased operation. The inspector must (1) conduct inspections of decommissioning activities and spent nuclear fuel transfer activities, and (2) remain at the plant until all fuel is transferred from its spent fuel pools to dry storage.

Commending the Coast Guard, Air Station Corpus Christi, and the crew of CG-6553 for their heroic efforts and courageous response to the catastrophic flooding across central Texas.

This resolution commends the Coast Guard for its courageous and swift response to the July 2025 flooding disaster in Texas. It also extends gratitude to all of the federal, state, and local first responders and volunteers who responded to this tragedy.

Ethics in Energy Act of 2025

This bill would establish new ethics rules and oversight requirements for the energy industry, likely aiming to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure transparency in how energy companies operate and make decisions. It would probably affect energy companies, their executives, and potentially government officials who work with the energy sector. The specific requirements would depend on the bill's detailed provisions, which would be developed as it moves through the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and supporting the designation of August 2025 as "National Shooting Sports Month".

This resolution recognizes small firearm manufacturers' role in the U.S. economy and culture, and designates August 2025 as "National Shooting Sports Month" to celebrate recreational shooting and hunting traditions. The measure is largely symbolic and doesn't create new laws or regulations, but rather acknowledges the shooting sports industry and encourages public awareness of its economic and cultural significance.

Keep USGS Strong Act

This bill would provide funding and support to strengthen the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the federal agency responsible for studying natural resources, natural hazards, and environmental conditions across the country. The legislation likely aims to boost the agency's ability to conduct research on topics like earthquakes, volcanoes, water quality, and climate change that affect communities nationwide. Scientists, environmental professionals, and communities relying on USGS data for disaster preparedness and resource management would be the primary beneficiaries.

Ban Corporate PACs Act

Ban Corporate PACs Act This bill prohibits for-profit corporations from establishing or operating a separate segregated political fund (commonly known as a political action committee or PAC). Existing funds must terminate not later than one year after the date of enactment of this bill.

All Aboard Act of 2025

The bill likely aims to improve or expand rail transportation infrastructure and services across the country. It would probably affect railroad companies, commuters who use trains, and communities served by rail networks, potentially through funding, safety upgrades, or modernization of existing rail systems. The specific details will be determined as the subcommittee reviews the proposal.

Cell-Site Simulator Warrant Act of 2025

Cell-Site Simulator Warrant Act of 2025 This bill establishes a federal statutory framework to regulate the use of cell-site simulators. Cell-site simulators (commonly known as Stingrays) are devices that function as or simulate a cell-phone tower to identify, locate, or intercept transmissions from a cell phone for purposes other than providing ordinary commercial mobile services or private mobile services. The framework generally prohibits the knowing use of a cell-site simulator domestically by an individual or entity or the use of a cell-site simulator by an element of the intelligence community outside the United States to conduct surveillance of a U.S. person. It imposes a civil fine on an individual or entity that violates the prohibition and restricts the use of unlawfully acquired information as evidence in a legal proceeding or official proceeding. The framework contains exceptions to permit the use of a cell-site simulator in certain circumstances, such as by a law enforcement agency pursuant to a warrant or by an element of the intelligence community to conduct surveillance under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. Finally, an individual who is the subject of unlawful use of a cell-site simulator may bring a private right of action.

Ban Corporate PACs Act

Ban Corporate PACs Act This bill prohibits for-profit corporations from establishing or operating a separate segregated political fund (commonly known as a political action committee or PAC). Existing funds must terminate not later than one year after the date of enactment of this bill.

EATS Act of 2025

The EATS Act would likely address regulations or policies affecting agriculture and food production, though the specific provisions aren't yet clear from the title alone. Based on its referral to the agriculture committee, it probably aims to either streamline food safety rules, support farmers, modify nutrition standards, or adjust how the government oversees the food supply. The bill would affect farmers, food producers, consumers, and possibly retailers depending on which agricultural or food policies it targets.

Blue Shield Privacy Act of 2025

The bill would establish new privacy protections and rules for how law enforcement agencies can collect, use, and share personal information about people. It likely aims to limit government surveillance practices and give individuals more control over their data when dealing with police and federal agencies. The measure would affect both law enforcement operations and the privacy rights of everyday citizens.

Cell-Site Simulator Warrant Act of 2025

Cell-Site Simulator Warrant Act of 2025 This bill establishes a federal statutory framework to regulate the use of cell-site simulators. Cell-site simulators (commonly known as Stingrays) are devices that function as or simulate a cell-phone tower to identify, locate, or intercept transmissions from a cell phone for purposes other than providing ordinary commercial mobile services or private mobile services. The framework generally prohibits the knowing use of a cell-site simulator domestically by an individual or entity or the use of a cell-site simulator by an element of the intelligence community outside the United States to conduct surveillance of a U.S. person. It imposes a civil fine on an individual or entity that violates the prohibition and restricts the use of unlawfully acquired information as evidence in a legal proceeding or official proceeding. The framework contains exceptions to permit the use of a cell-site simulator in certain circumstances, such as by a law enforcement agency pursuant to a warrant or by an element of the intelligence community to conduct surveillance under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. Finally, an individual who is the subject of unlawful use of a cell-site simulator may bring a private right of action.

Click to Cancel Act of 2025

The legislation would require companies to make it just as easy for customers to cancel subscriptions and memberships as it is to sign up for them, typically by allowing cancellation through the same method used to subscribe. This would affect millions of consumers who use streaming services, gym memberships, software subscriptions, and other recurring payment services. The rule aims to prevent companies from making cancellation intentionally difficult or time-consuming in order to keep customers enrolled.

Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act

Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act This bill requires each local educational agency (LEA), as a condition of receiving federal elementary and secondary education funds, to ensure that each elementary and secondary school served by the LEA notifies parents of their rights to request and receive information regarding foreign influence (e.g., influence by China) in schools. These rights include the right to review (and make copies of at no cost) any curricular or professional development material used at the school that was obtained using funds received from a foreign government or a foreign entity of concern; know, by written response, how many school personnel are compensated using funds received from a foreign government or a foreign entity of concern; and know, by written response, information about funding from or agreements (e.g., contracts) with a foreign country or a foreign entity of concern. Parents must submit a written request for this information. Each school must post on a publicly accessible website (or otherwise widely disseminate to the public) a summary notice of parental rights under the bill. The bill requires the Department of Education to notify state educational agencies (SEAs) about the bill's requirements. Each SEA must, as a condition of receiving federal elementary and secondary education funds, notify LEAs about the bill's requirements.

EATS Act of 2025

Enhance Access To SNAP Act of 2025 or the EATS Act of 2025 This bill expands eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for certain students. Specifically, the bill removes the restriction on SNAP eligibility for students to allow otherwise eligible students who are attending institutions of higher education (IHEs) at least half time to participate in SNAP. Under current law, students 18-49 years old are restricted from participating in SNAP, with exceptions (e.g., caring for a child under the age of 6 or employed for at least 20 hours a week). The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 temporarily exempted some students from certain SNAP eligibility requirements; these temporary student exemptions expired after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency on May 11, 2023. Further, the bill provides that students enrolled at least half time in a recognized school, training program, or IHE constitute individual households (not residents of institutions ) and may be eligible for SNAP benefits. (Participation in SNAP is limited to households.)

Medical Debt Relief Act of 2025

This bill would likely allow people to remove or reduce medical debt from their credit reports and possibly provide other protections for consumers struggling with healthcare bills. It could help patients who have unpaid medical bills improve their credit scores and access loans more easily, even if they still owe money to hospitals or doctors. The measure would primarily affect individuals with medical debt and the credit reporting agencies that track their payment history.

Service-Disabled Veteran Opportunities in Small Business Act

This bill would help service-disabled veterans start and grow their own businesses by expanding access to federal contracting opportunities and small business support programs. Veterans with service-connected disabilities would get priority consideration when the government awards contracts and would have easier access to loans, training, and other resources designed to help small business owners succeed. The goal is to recognize veterans' service while creating economic opportunities for those who have been injured or disabled while serving in the military.

Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act

This bill would likely support local and regional farming by making it easier for small farmers to sell directly to schools, hospitals, and other institutions in their communities. It probably includes funding or regulatory changes to help local food systems compete with large national suppliers and reduce the distance food travels from farm to table. The measure would benefit small farmers, local food producers, and communities seeking fresher, locally-grown food options.

Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act of 2025

This bill would strengthen protections for America's transportation systems—including highways, bridges, and transit networks—against threats from foreign adversaries and hostile actors. It likely aims to improve security measures, screening processes, and oversight of critical infrastructure projects to prevent sabotage or compromise by foreign governments or their agents. The changes would affect transportation agencies, construction companies, and contractors involved in building or maintaining public roads and transit systems.

Expressing support for the designation of July 2025 as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month".

This resolution supports the designation of American Grown Flower and Foliage Month and recognizes that purchasing flowers and foliage grown in the United States supports the farmers, small businesses, jobs, and economy of the United States.

USTRx Act

The USTRx Act would likely expand or modify the powers and responsibilities of the U.S. Trade Representative, the government official who negotiates trade deals and handles trade disputes with other countries. Based on its focus on foreign trade and international finance, the bill probably aims to strengthen America's position in trade negotiations or give the trade representative new tools to address unfair trading practices by other nations. The changes would affect American businesses, workers in export industries, and consumers who buy imported goods.

ROTOR Act

Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act or the ROTOR Act This bill addresses aviation safety by increasing requirements for aircraft tracking and communication using Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) technology and expanding oversight. As background, ADS-B for broadcasting (Out) and receiving (In) transmits information (e.g., location and weather information) between aircraft and air traffic control. Under the bill, aircraft must generally operate with ADS-B In equipment to provide the aircraft with location information of other aircraft and traffic advisories. Current law does not require this equipment. Current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations allow aircraft performing a sensitive government mission to be excepted from requirements for using ADS-B Out equipment. This bill limits which flights may be considered sensitive government missions (e.g., not training flights) and requires additional reporting and notifications for the exception. The Government Accountability Office must review the use of the ADS-B Out exception and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Transportation must annually audit FAA oversight of operations that use the exception. Further, the bill repeals a 2025 law that exempts certain military helicopters from the ADS-B Out requirements for the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. The bill also requires the OIG of the Army to audit the Army’s coordination with the FAA, the FAA to establish an office to coordinate airspace usage of military aircraft and review the safety of flight operations and routes around airports, and the FAA to enter into memoranda of understanding with military agencies for safety information sharing.

Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act of 2025

Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act of 2025 This bill authorizes payment changes under Medicare for air ambulance services based on certain collected data and requires additional reporting from providers of these services. Current law requires providers of air ambulance services to report certain information regarding general costs and utilization to the Department of Health and Human Services; private health insurers are also required to report information relating to coverage of these services. The bill authorizes the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to revise payment rates under Medicare for air ambulance services based on this data, and it requires providers of air ambulance services to specifically report information relating to costs and utilization under Medicare. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the data that is collected under current law requirements and to recommend changes to Medicare payment rates accordingly.

Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act of 2025

Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act of 2025 This bill authorizes payment changes under Medicare for air ambulance services based on certain collected data and requires additional reporting from providers of these services. Current law requires providers of air ambulance services to report certain information regarding general costs and utilization to the Department of Health and Human Services; private health insurers are also required to report information relating to coverage of these services. The bill authorizes the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to revise payment rates under Medicare for air ambulance services based on this data, and it requires providers of air ambulance services to specifically report information relating to costs and utilization under Medicare. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the data that is collected under current law requirements and to recommend changes to Medicare payment rates accordingly.

Primacy Certainty Act of 2025

Primacy Certainty Act of 2025 This bill modifies provisions of the underground injection control program established under the Safe Drinking Water Act related to the review of state applications to obtain responsibility for regulating Class VI wells, which are used to store captured carbon. The bill sets forth a process to give states primary enforcement responsibility for such wells if the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fails to meet specified deadlines. In addition, the bill prohibits the EPA from conditioning the approval of state applications on the inclusion of provisions that are not included in the applications or not explicitly required by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

WINGS Act

The WINGS Act would likely establish or expand support programs for military service members and veterans, possibly focusing on health care, mental health services, or other benefits. Based on its referral to the Subcommittee on Health, the bill probably addresses medical or wellness issues affecting active-duty personnel, veterans, or their families. The specific provisions would determine whether it expands existing programs, creates new ones, or improves access to care for the military community.

Supplemental Security Income Equality Act

Supplemental Security Income Equality Act This bill extends Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits to eligible residents of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa. SSI is a federal assistance program designed to help aged, blind, and disabled individuals with limited income and resources meet basic needs. Under current law, residents of these territories are excluded from the program. Under the bill, the Social Security Administration may waive or modify statutory requirements relating to the provision of benefits as necessary to adapt the SSI program to each territory. The bill also eliminates a cap on payments to these territories from certain programs, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and other grants to support aid for older individuals, blind individuals, and individuals with disabilities. Finally, the bill specifies that non-citizen U.S. nationals are eligible for SSI benefits under the same conditions as U.S. citizens. (Individuals born in American Samoa are nationals, but not citizens, of the United States.)

National Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act

This bill would allow private companies and investors to enter into long-term lease agreements with the National Park Service to develop and operate facilities within national parks, such as hotels, restaurants, and recreational amenities. The arrangement aims to generate revenue for park maintenance and improvements while reducing the burden on federal taxpayers, though it could affect how much public access and control citizens have over these protected lands. Park visitors and conservation groups would be the primary stakeholders affected by how these private leases are structured and managed.

Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2025

This bill would allow the federal government to fund scientific research on gun violence, its causes, and potential prevention methods—something that has been severely restricted for decades. The funding would support studies by universities, hospitals, and public health organizations to better understand what drives gun deaths and injuries and what policies or programs might reduce them. This would affect public health researchers, medical institutions, and potentially policymakers who use research findings to inform gun safety decisions.

To require the District of Columbia to permit Members of Congress who have a valid license or permit which is issued pursuant to the law of a State which permits the Member to carry a concealed firearm, or who is otherwise entitled to carry a concealed firearm in the State in which the Member resides, to carry a concealed firearm in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

Members of Congress who have a valid concealed carry permit from their home state would be allowed to carry concealed firearms in Washington, D.C., regardless of D.C.'s own gun laws. The bill would essentially override D.C.'s stricter firearms regulations for this specific group of federal lawmakers. This would affect how Members of Congress can carry weapons while working in the nation's capital.

John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025

John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025 This bill establishes new criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before changes to voting practices may take effect. Preclearance is the process of receiving preapproval from the Department of Justice (DOJ) or the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia before making legal changes that would affect voting rights. A state and all of its political subdivisions shall be subject to preclearance of voting practice changes for a 10-year period if, during the previous 25 years: 15 or more voting rights violations occurred in the state; or 10 or more violations occurred, at least 1 of which was committed by the state itself. A political subdivision as a separate unit shall also be subject to preclearance for a 10-year period if three or more voting rights violations occurred there during the previous 25 years. States and political subdivisions that meet certain thresholds regarding minority groups must preclear covered practices before implementation, such as redistricting. States and political subdivisions must notify the public of changes to voting practices. The bill authorizes DOJ to require states or political subdivisions to provide certain documents or answers to questions for enforcing voting rights. The bill outlines factors courts must consider when hearing challenges to voting practices, such as the extent of any history of official voting discrimination in the state or political subdivision. The bill also includes certain protections for election workers, polling places, and election infrastructure.

College Transparency Act

The bill would require colleges and universities to provide clearer, more standardized information to students about costs, graduation rates, job placement outcomes, and student debt levels so families can better compare schools and make informed decisions about where to attend. By making this information easier to find and understand, the legislation aims to help students and parents evaluate whether a college education is affordable and likely to lead to employment in their field of interest.

SkyFoundry Act of 2025

The proposal would establish new requirements and authorities related to military operations and national security infrastructure. The specific details of what changes it would make are not yet publicly available since the bill is still in its early stages of review by the Armed Services Committee. Once the committee examines the bill, more information about how it would affect military personnel, defense contractors, or national security operations should become clearer.

BUILD Housing Act

The BUILD Housing Act would likely aim to increase affordable housing construction and availability by providing funding, tax incentives, or regulatory changes to developers and communities. The bill would probably affect homebuyers, renters, construction workers, and local governments trying to address housing shortages. Without seeing the specific provisions, the bill appears designed to make it easier and more affordable for Americans to find places to live.

Making American Elections Great Again Act

Without access to the bill's specific text, this legislation appears to address election procedures and voting systems, though the exact changes proposed are unclear from the title alone. Based on its referral to committees overseeing government operations, elections administration, and legal matters, it likely proposes modifications to how federal elections are conducted, potentially affecting voters, election officials, and voting procedures across the country. The bill is currently under review by multiple House committees to determine which provisions fall under each committee's authority.

Telecom Cybersecurity Transparency Act

Telecom Cybersecurity Transparency Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to publicly release the complete unclassified report titled U.S. Telecommunications Insecurity 2022 . The report outlines threats to U.S. telecommunications networks.

Empowering App-Based Workers Act

This bill would establish new labor protections and benefits for workers who drive for ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft or deliver food and packages through apps. It likely aims to clarify the status of these workers and ensure they receive certain protections such as minimum earnings, benefits eligibility, or workplace safety standards that traditional employees currently receive. The changes would affect millions of gig economy workers and the companies that employ them.

American Worker Rebate Act of 2025

This bill would provide tax rebates or credits to American workers, likely reducing the amount of taxes they owe or providing direct payments to eligible employees. The specific details of who qualifies, how much workers would receive, and how the program would be funded would be determined as the bill moves through Congress. The measure aims to put money back in workers' pockets through the tax system.

End Solitary Confinement Act

End Solitary Confinement Act This bill restricts the use of solitary confinement and establishes minimum standards for incarceration at the federal, state, and local levels. At the federal level, the bill generally prohibits the use of solitary confinement in federal facilities with limited exceptions, such as if necessary to de-escalate an emergency situation. The bill also establishes minimum standards for incarceration, including at least 14 hours per day of out-of-cell congregate interaction in a shared space that is conducive to meaningful group interaction. The bill requires state and local governments to implement laws, policies, and programs that substantially comply with the restrictions on solitary confinement and minimum standards for incarceration in order to receive full funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program. The bill establishes an independent community monitoring body, as well as an advisory body of stakeholders, to help provide oversight. Finally, the bill allows a prisoner to file a federal civil action for mental or emotional injury suffered if there is a prior showing of placement in solitary confinement or an alternative unit.

RESTART SUNSET Act of 2025

The bill would allow certain government programs or policies that are set to expire to be extended or restarted rather than automatically ending. It affects how Congress manages programs with expiration dates and could impact various government operations and the businesses or individuals who depend on those programs. The proposal is currently being reviewed by the Judiciary and Small Business committees to determine which parts fall under their authority.

Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025

This bill would improve health care access and benefits for military families, likely by expanding coverage options, reducing out-of-pocket costs, or streamlining how military families use the health care system. The changes would affect active-duty service members, veterans, retirees, and their dependents who rely on military health insurance programs. The bill is currently being reviewed by the House Armed Services Committee to determine what specific improvements should be made.

Homeowner Energy Freedom Act

Homeowner Energy Freedom Act This bill repeals the Department of Energy's (1) high-efficiency electric home rebate program for certain electrification projects in low- or moderate-income households, (2) state-based home energy efficiency contractor training grants, and (3) assistance for states and local governments to adopt specified building energy codes. It also rescinds any unobligated balances available for the rebates or adopting the building energy codes. (The unobligated balances for the contractor training grants were previously rescinded by the 2025 reconciliation act.)

Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act

This bill would change how the government supports people with disabilities in finding and keeping jobs, shifting away from segregated sheltered workshops toward regular competitive employment in the community. It would require states to transition individuals with disabilities into mainstream workplaces where they earn regular wages alongside non-disabled coworkers, rather than working in separate facilities at lower pay rates. The changes would affect people with disabilities seeking employment, employers hiring workers, and state vocational rehabilitation agencies that administer these programs.

Fix Our Flooded Basements Act of 2025

This bill would provide federal funding and support to help homeowners and communities deal with basement flooding and water damage from storms and flooding events. It likely aims to improve emergency response, provide disaster relief assistance, and possibly fund infrastructure improvements to prevent future flooding in affected areas. The bill would help both individual property owners and local governments recover from and prepare for flood-related disasters.

Foster Youth Mentoring Act of 2025

This bill would establish or expand mentoring programs to support young people in the foster care system, helping them develop relationships with trusted adults who can provide guidance and support. The legislation likely aims to improve outcomes for foster youth by connecting them with mentors who can help with education, career planning, and emotional well-being during their time in care and as they transition to adulthood. Foster youth, social service agencies, and mentoring organizations would be the primary groups affected by this program.

PTO Act

The bill would likely establish or modify paid time off (PTO) requirements for employers, potentially guaranteeing workers a minimum amount of paid leave for vacation, sick days, or personal time. The proposal affects private employers and possibly federal contractors or government agencies, and has been referred to multiple committees to review different aspects such as labor standards, federal employee benefits, and implementation details.

Securing our Border Act

Securing our Border Act This bill addresses issues concerning border security and immigration, including by transferring unobligated funds from the Internal Revenue Service to certain border-related projects. Specifically, the bill transfers certain unobligated funds previously appropriated for tax enforcement activities (e.g., collecting owed taxes and conducting criminal investigations) to fund (1) nonintrusive inspection systems along the northern border and southwest border of the United States, and (2) the construction of a border wall system along the southwest border. The bill also authorizes the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to pay recruitment, retention, and relocation bonuses, subject to various requirements and limitations. For example, a relocation bonus may not exceed 15% of the agent's annual basic bay and must be conditioned on the agent agreeing to serve for at least three years at the new duty station. The bill also modifies the treatment of non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) arriving by land from a country next to the United States. Specifically, if such an individual is not clearly entitled to admission into the United States, the Department of Justice must (1) return the individual to that neighboring country or a safe third country while removal proceedings are pending, or (2) detain the individual while the individual's asylum application is under consideration. (Current law authorizes DOJ to return the individual to the neighboring country but does not require such action or detention.)

Critical Minerals Investment Tax Modernization Act of 2025

This bill would update tax rules to encourage investment in mining and processing of critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earths that are essential for batteries, electronics, and defense equipment. Companies that extract or refine these minerals in the United States would likely receive tax breaks or credits to make their operations more profitable and competitive. The changes aim to reduce American dependence on foreign sources for these materials while boosting domestic mining and manufacturing jobs.

Biochar Research Network Act of 2025

Biochar Research Network Act of 2025 This bill directs the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) to establish a biochar research network of not more than 20 research sites or facilities to test the impact of biochar across various soil types, application methods, and climates to learn more about its potential to benefit agriculture, forestry, and the environment. Eligible entities for the research network include (1) state agriculture and forestry experiment stations; and (2) research facilities of the ARS, the Forest Service, and the Departments of Energy, Commerce, and the Interior. Biochar is created by heating biomass (e.g., wood, grass, and manure) in a low-oxygen environment and can be applied to soil to sequester carbon and improve soil health.

Promoting Rural Exports Act of 2025

Promoting Rural Exports Act of 2025 This bill provides statutory authority for the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service to establish the National Rural Export Center and up to nine regional rural export centers to assist rural businesses seeking to export their products. Specifically, the National Rural Export Center and regional rural export centers must (1) provide in-depth, customized, and actionable market research services for rural businesses; and (2) conduct strategic planning and export support services for those businesses as needed. The centers must also collect specified data to measure their effectiveness in assisting businesses and maintain websites that include this data. Each center's website must also include (1) best practices for rural businesses beginning to evaluate export opportunities, and (2) contact information for staff at the center.

Biochar Research Network Act of 2025

Biochar Research Network Act of 2025 This bill directs the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) to establish a biochar research network of not more than 20 research sites or facilities to test the impact of biochar across various soil types, application methods, and climates to learn more about its potential to benefit agriculture, forestry, and the environment. Eligible entities for the research network include (1) state agriculture and forestry experiment stations; and (2) research facilities of the ARS, the Forest Service, and the Departments of Energy, Commerce, and the Interior. Biochar is created by heating biomass (e.g., wood, grass, and manure) in a low-oxygen environment and can be applied to soil to sequester carbon and improve soil health.

Pay Paraprofessionals and Support Staff Act

The legislation would increase federal funding to help schools pay higher wages for paraprofessionals and support staff, such as teacher's aides, cafeteria workers, and custodians. These workers, who often earn low wages despite playing important roles in schools, would benefit from improved compensation and job quality. The bill aims to help schools recruit and retain qualified support staff while improving working conditions in education.

Community Investment and Prosperity Act

The bill aims to direct financial resources and investment toward underserved communities, likely through programs that encourage banks and financial institutions to lend money for small businesses, housing, and economic development in lower-income neighborhoods. It would probably affect community banks, small business owners, and residents in economically disadvantaged areas by making it easier to access credit and funding for local projects. The specific mechanisms for how this investment would work are still being developed in the Banking Committee.

A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of Pratt & Whitney.

This resolution celebrates the achievements and legacy of the Connecticut company Pratt & Whitney on its 100 th anniversary and recognizes the company for its excellence in engineering, innovation, and public service. It also commends and thanks the past and present skilled employees of Pratt & Whitney, including machinists, engineers, technicians, and veterans.

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several related agencies. The bill provides appropriations to DOT for the Office of the Secretary, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Federal Transit Administration, the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, the Maritime Administration, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and the Office of Inspector General. The bill provides appropriations to HUD for Management and Administration, Public and Indian Housing, Community Planning and Development, Housing Programs, the Federal Housing Administration, the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), Policy Development and Research, Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes, and the Office of Inspector General. The bill also provides appropriations to several related agencies, including the Access Board, the Federal Maritime Commission, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) Office of Inspector General, the National Transportation Safety Board, the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, the Surface Transportation Board, and The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness. Additionally, the bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and several related agencies. The bill provides appropriations to Interior for the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Park Service, the U.S. Geological Survey, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Bureau of Indian Education, the Bureau of Trust Funds Administration, Departmental Offices, and Department-Wide Programs. The bill also provides appropriations to the EPA and the Forest Service. Within the Department of Health and Human Services, the bill provides appropriations for the Indian Health Service, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. The bill provides appropriations to several related agencies, including the Council on Environmental Quality and Office of Environmental Quality, the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, the Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation, the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development, the Smithsonian Institution, the National Gallery of Art, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Commission of Fine Arts, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. the National Capital Planning Commission, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, and the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission. Additionally, the bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025

This bill would improve health care benefits and access for military families, likely by expanding coverage options, reducing out-of-pocket costs, or streamlining how military families use the health care system. The changes would affect active-duty service members, retirees, veterans, and their dependents who rely on military health insurance programs. The bill is currently being reviewed by the Senate Armed Services Committee to determine what specific improvements should be made.

A bill to amend the Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation Act of 1992 to adjust the boundary of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

This bill adjusts the boundary of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park to include approximately one acre of land in Dayton, Ohio.

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and several related agencies. The bill provides appropriations to Interior for the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Park Service, the U.S. Geological Survey, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Bureau of Indian Education, the Bureau of Trust Funds Administration, Departmental Offices, and Department-Wide Programs. The bill also provides appropriations to the EPA and the Forest Service. Within the Department of Health and Human Services, the bill provides appropriations for the Indian Health Service, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. The bill provides appropriations to several related agencies, including the Council on Environmental Quality and Office of Environmental Quality, the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development, the Smithsonian Institution, the National Gallery of Art, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Commission of Fine Arts, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. the National Capital Planning Commission, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, and the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission. Additionally, the bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Healthy H2O Act

The proposal would establish new federal standards and protections for drinking water quality and safety across the country. It would require water systems to test for and limit certain contaminants, and would provide funding to help communities upgrade aging water infrastructure and treatment facilities. The bill primarily affects water utilities, municipalities, and the millions of Americans who rely on public water systems.

Intelligence Community Property Security Act of 2025

This bill would establish new security requirements and protections for property owned or used by U.S. intelligence agencies like the CIA and NSA. It likely aims to strengthen physical security measures, access controls, and safeguards at intelligence facilities to prevent unauthorized entry, theft, or espionage. The changes would affect how intelligence agencies manage their buildings, equipment, and sensitive materials.

Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act

This bill would change how federal programs help people with disabilities find and keep jobs in regular workplaces alongside non-disabled coworkers, rather than in separate sheltered workshops. It aims to shift funding and support toward competitive employment in the community while phasing out reliance on segregated work settings. The changes would affect people with disabilities, employers, and the agencies that run vocational rehabilitation and employment programs.

Neonatal Care Transparency Act of 2025

The legislation would require hospitals and neonatal intensive care units to publicly report detailed information about their services, costs, and patient outcomes for newborns receiving specialized care. Parents and families would gain access to transparent data about infection rates, survival rates, and pricing at different facilities to help them make informed decisions about where to seek care for critically ill infants. The requirement aims to improve accountability among healthcare providers and help families compare quality and affordability across neonatal care centers.

ABLE Employment Flexibility Act

The legislation would allow people with disabilities who participate in ABLE accounts (special savings accounts designed for disabled individuals) to work and earn income without losing their benefits or facing penalties on the money they save. Currently, strict limits on earnings and savings can discourage disabled workers from taking jobs because they risk losing government assistance, so this change would make it easier for them to balance employment with maintaining their benefits. The change primarily affects disabled individuals, their families, and the government programs that support them.

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Record of Decision for the Barred Owl Management Strategy; Washington, Oregon, and California".

This resolution would reject a federal wildlife management plan that allows the killing of barred owls in Washington, Oregon, and California as a way to protect the threatened northern spotted owl. The measure failed in the Senate, meaning the Fish and Wildlife Service's owl management strategy will remain in effect. Environmental groups and wildlife managers have disagreed over whether killing barred owls is the right approach to save the spotted owl population.

Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill would extend and reauthorize a federal program that helps predict water supplies by measuring snowpack in western mountains, which is critical for planning water availability for cities, farms, and hydroelectric power plants. The program uses scientific monitoring to forecast how much water will flow into rivers and reservoirs as snow melts each spring, helping water managers prepare for droughts or floods. The reauthorization would continue funding this forecasting work that affects millions of people who depend on reliable water supplies across the West.

End Polluter Welfare Act of 2025

This bill would eliminate or reduce tax breaks and subsidies that currently benefit oil, gas, coal, and other fossil fuel companies. The changes would affect energy companies' bottom lines by making them pay more in taxes, potentially leading to higher costs for consumers and workers in those industries. The goal is to redirect government support away from polluting energy sources and toward cleaner alternatives.

Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting to Unleash American Energy Act of 2025

This bill would require federal agencies to justify all energy-related regulations from scratch each year, rather than automatically continuing existing rules, with the goal of reducing regulatory requirements on energy companies. The approach would force agencies to prove that each regulation is necessary and beneficial, potentially making it easier to eliminate or weaken environmental and safety rules in the energy sector. The bill is intended to reduce costs and barriers for oil, gas, and other energy producers, though it could also affect environmental protections and worker safety standards.

A resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen and expand health care for individuals with disabilities to work and live in the community.

This resolution expresses support for helping people with disabilities live independently and support themselves financially, building on protections established by the Americans with Disabilities Act. It calls on Congress to expand and improve health care services that enable people with disabilities to work and participate fully in their communities rather than relying on institutional care. The measure affects people with disabilities, healthcare providers, and employers who hire workers with disabilities.

No Surprises Act Enforcement Act

This bill would strengthen enforcement of the No Surprises Act, a law designed to protect patients from unexpected medical bills when they receive emergency care or see out-of-network doctors at in-network hospitals. The legislation would likely give federal agencies more power to penalize health insurance companies and healthcare providers that violate these protections, helping ensure patients aren't stuck with large bills they didn't anticipate. It affects patients seeking medical care, insurance companies, and healthcare providers across the country.

Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act

The legislation would prohibit law enforcement from using physical restraints like shackles, handcuffs, and leg irons on pregnant women during arrest, transport, and incarceration, except in cases where an officer determines there is an immediate safety threat. The bill would also require correctional facilities to provide pregnant inmates with appropriate medical care and housing accommodations. These protections would apply to pregnant women in federal, state, and local custody.

VISIBLE Act

The proposal would require the Department of Homeland Security to publicly report detailed information about immigration enforcement activities, including data on arrests, deportations, and border operations. This transparency measure would allow Congress, researchers, and the public to better understand how immigration laws are being enforced across the country. The bill affects immigration agencies, advocacy groups, and anyone interested in how the government handles immigration policy.

Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act

Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act This bill repeals certain energy efficiency performance standards for new federal buildings and federal buildings undergoing major renovations. Specifically, the bill repeals the performance standards that phase out fossil fuel use in such buildings by FY2030. The bill directs the Department of Energy to implement the standards as though such phase-out requirements had never taken effect until it issues regulations with revised performance standards. The bill also specifies that certain systems that certify green buildings may not prohibit federal buildings from obtaining a certification as a green building or high-performance green building solely based on direct or indirect consumption of fossil fuels.

Educational Toy Tax Relief Act

Educational Toy Tax Relief Act This bill prohibits the imposition of duties (i.e., tariffs) on specified baby toy items (e.g., products for children under the age of three, baby swings, and educational toys for babies and children) pursuant to certain presidential powers. Specifically, the bill prohibits the President from exercising authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose duties on specified baby toy items entering the United States. (IEEPA provides the President with broad authority to regulate various economic transactions following a declaration of a national emergency.) Further, the President must terminate the duties on these items that were imposed pursuant to IEEPA and are in effect as of the date of the bill's enactment. The bill also prohibits the President from using any other authorities to impose duties on these items that are substantially similar to the duties imposed pursuant to IEEPA.

Protecting American Energy from State Overreach Codification Act

This bill would prevent states from imposing their own environmental or energy regulations on power plants and energy facilities that operate across state lines, limiting what individual states can require from energy companies. The legislation aims to give the federal government primary authority over energy regulation rather than allowing states to set stricter standards on their own, which supporters argue creates a more uniform national energy market but critics worry could weaken environmental protections. The bill would primarily affect energy companies, state governments, and consumers who depend on electricity from interstate power grids.

Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025 This act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase the amounts payable for wartime disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children. Specifically, the VA must increase the amounts by the same percentage as the cost-of-living increase in benefits for Social Security recipients that is effective on December 1, 2025. The act requires the VA to publish the amounts payable, as increased, in the Federal Register. The VA is authorized to make a similar adjustment to the rates of disability compensation payable to persons who have not received compensation for service-connected disability or death.

Partner with Korea Act

This bill would likely create or expand immigration programs and partnerships between the United States and South Korea, possibly making it easier for Korean citizens to work, study, or live in America or for Americans to do the same in Korea. The specific changes would affect Korean nationals seeking to enter the U.S., American companies hiring Korean workers, and potentially students and professionals from both countries. The bill is currently under review by the House Judiciary Committee, which handles immigration policy.

FEMA Act of 2025

Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 or the FEMA Act of 2025 This bill reestablishes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (currently within the Department of Homeland Security) as an independent, cabinet-level agency. It also makes broad changes to FEMA’s disaster and hazard mitigation assistance programs. The bill generally transfers FEMA’s current functions and authorities to the independent FEMA, except for certain security-related programs. The bill makes various changes to the Public Assistance program, including by establishing new grants for expedited funding to repair or replace disaster-damaged facilities, establishing block grants that recipients may choose instead of Public Assistance for smaller disasters, expediting and expanding uses of funding for emergency response and debris removal, and allowing use of excess administrative funds for increasing recipients’ disaster management capacity. The bill makes various changes to the Individual Assistance program, including by expanding eligibility for housing assistance, expanding mitigation and direct (non-financial) assistance for residences, reducing certain restrictions on funds duplicating program benefits, and establishing a unified disaster application system. The bill makes various changes to FEMA’s mitigation programs, including by establishing mitigation plans with preapproved projects, authorizing an entire Hazard Mitigation Grant Program grant to be provided before costs are incurred, changing pre-disaster mitigation assistance to noncompetitive formula grants, and allowing recipients to combine mitigation project funds from multiple federal programs. Additionally, federal entities must publish various information relating to disaster assistance and conduct various studies on related topics (e.g., preliminary damage assessments, fast-moving disasters, and government emergency alerting systems).

To codify Executive Order 14280 relating to reinstating commonsense school discipline policies.

This bill would turn an executive order into permanent law that changes how schools handle student discipline, aiming to restore what supporters call "commonsense" approaches to school safety and behavior management. The specific changes would affect how schools discipline students and could impact school administrators, teachers, and students across the country. The bill is currently being reviewed by multiple congressional committees to determine which parts fall under their areas of responsibility.

End Polluter Welfare Act of 2025

This bill would eliminate various tax breaks and subsidies that currently benefit fossil fuel companies and other polluting industries, requiring them to pay more in taxes. The measure aims to reduce government support for activities that harm the environment while potentially freeing up federal funds for other priorities. It would affect oil, gas, coal, and related energy companies that have historically received preferential tax treatment.

Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2025

The bill likely aims to establish or coordinate a major summit or conference focused on managing and protecting America's public lands and natural resources. Based on the committee's focus, it probably addresses issues like forest management, mining on federal lands, and conservation policy, potentially bringing together government officials, environmental groups, and industry stakeholders to discuss these topics. The measure would affect federal land managers, mining companies, environmental organizations, and communities that depend on public lands for recreation or resources.

Recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen and expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in work and community life.

This resolution expresses support for expanding job opportunities and community participation for people with disabilities, building on protections established by the Americans with Disabilities Act. It calls for Congress to take additional steps to help people with disabilities achieve economic independence and live more fully in their communities. The measure has been referred to multiple committees to examine how different areas of government—including education, transportation, courts, and financial services—can better support these goals.

United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act

This bill would establish a research partnership between the United States and Israel to study and develop better treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affecting military veterans and service members. The collaboration would combine expertise from both countries' medical and military institutions to improve how PTSD is diagnosed, prevented, and treated for people who have experienced combat or military service.

Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act

The legislation reauthorizes federal funding and programs focused on preventing and treating tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease. It would support research, education, and public health efforts to help reduce the spread of these illnesses that affect millions of Americans each year. The bill impacts public health agencies, researchers, and communities dealing with tick-borne disease outbreaks.

Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill would continue federal funding and support for newborn screening programs that test babies shortly after birth for serious genetic, metabolic, and other health conditions that can be treated early to prevent disability or death. The legislation helps states maintain and improve these screening tests, which catch treatable diseases like sickle cell disease and cystic fibrosis before symptoms appear, benefiting newborns and their families across the country.

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 890 East 152nd Street in Cleveland, Ohio, as the "Technical Sergeant Alma Gladys Minter Post Office Building".

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 890 East 152nd Street in Cleveland, Ohio, as the "Technical Sergeant Alma Gladys Minter Post Office Building".

Save Our Bacon Act

The bill aims to protect the domestic pork industry, likely by supporting American bacon and pork producers through measures such as tariffs, subsidies, or trade protections. The legislation would primarily affect pork farmers, meat processors, and potentially consumers who buy pork products, as well as any foreign countries that export pork to the United States. The bill is currently under review by the House Agriculture Committee.

Baby Food Tax Relief Act

Baby Food Tax Relief Act This bill prohibits the imposition of duties (i.e., tariffs) on specified baby food items (e.g., baby bottles, breast pumps, and baby formula) pursuant to certain presidential powers. Specifically, the bill prohibits the President from exercising authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose duties on specified baby food items entering the United States. (IEEPA provides the President with broad authority to regulate various economic transactions following a declaration of a national emergency.) Further, the President must terminate the duties on these items that were imposed pursuant to IEEPA and are in effect as of the date of the bill's enactment. The bill also prohibits the President from using any other authorities to impose duties on these items that are substantially similar to the duties imposed pursuant to IEEPA.

Freedom to Move Act

Freedom to Move Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation to award competitive five-year grants (i.e., Freedom to Move Grants) to states, local governments, transit agencies, and nonprofit organizations in both rural and urban areas to cover the lost fare revenue for fare-free public transportation and improve public transportation. Grants must be used to support (1) implementing a fare-free transit program; and (2) efforts to improve public transportation, particularly in underserved communities, such as costs associated with efforts to provide more safe, frequent, and reliable bus service, including bus stop safety and accessibility improvements, and pedestrian and bike shelters.

FASTER Act

The legislation would speed up the process for removing immigrants who are in the country illegally, reducing the time it takes for deportation cases to move through the courts. It would affect undocumented immigrants facing removal proceedings and could impact immigration courts, enforcement agencies, and legal representatives who handle these cases. The bill aims to make immigration enforcement faster, though it's currently in the early stages of review by a House subcommittee.

Unlocking Housing Supply Through Streamlined and Modernized Reviews Act

This bill would speed up the process for approving new housing construction by streamlining environmental and regulatory reviews that currently slow down development projects. The changes would make it faster and easier for builders and developers to get permits and move forward with building homes, potentially increasing the supply of available housing. The bill affects housing developers, construction companies, and communities looking to address housing shortages.

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Bloomington, Illinois, as the "Andrew Jackson Smith Medal of Honor Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic".

This bill designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Bloomington, Illinois, as the Andrew Jackson Smith Medal of Honor Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic.

Supporting the goals and ideals of World Drowning Prevention Day.

This resolution supports the goals and ideals of World Drowning Prevention Day.

COOL OFF Act

Choosing Our Own Lives Over Fast Firearms Act or the COOL OFF Act This bill establishes a three-day waiting period for certain handgun transfers. Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful for a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer to sell or transfer a handgun to an unlicensed individual unless three business days have elapsed since the licensee initiated a background check. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to one year in prison, or both. Additionally, the bill makes it unlawful for an unlicensed individual to receive a handgun from another unlicensed individual unless at least three business days have elapsed since the recipient most recently offered to take possession of the handgun. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to five years in prison, or both. The three-day waiting period does not apply to certain handgun transfers, such as for a loan between spouses for a lawful purpose.

Helping Young Americans Save for Retirement Act

The proposal would make it easier for young workers to save money for retirement by allowing them to set aside pre-tax income in special savings accounts, potentially with tax breaks or matching contributions from employers. The bill aims to help people in their 20s and 30s build retirement savings early when they have more time for their money to grow. It affects young employees, employers who might offer these accounts, and the federal government's tax revenue.

National Fire Academy Reporting Act

The proposal would require the National Fire Academy to provide regular reports to Congress about its training programs, student outcomes, and how it's using federal funding. This would give lawmakers and the public better visibility into what the academy is doing to prepare firefighters and emergency responders across the country. The measure affects the Fire Academy's operations and could influence how Congress allocates resources to fire training and emergency management programs.

Fair Representation Act

Fair Representation Act This bill requires ranked-choice voting (a system in which voters rank candidates in order of preference) in certain federal elections and requires the use of multi-member districts in certain states. It also outlines criteria for congressional redistricting and generally prohibits mid-decade redistricting. Specifically, the bill requires states to use ranked-choice voting in elections for Senators and Members of the House of Representatives. The Election Assistance Commission must make payments to states to implement ranked-choice voting. The bill generally requires (1) that states entitled to six or more Representatives establish districts such that three to five Representatives are elected from each district, and (2) that states entitled to fewer than six Representatives elect all Representatives on an at-large basis. The bill also sets forth criteria for congressional redistricting, including by (1) requiring congressional districts to comply with the U.S. Constitution and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and (2) prohibiting the use of a redistricting plan that was drawn with the intent (or has the effect of) materially favoring or disfavoring any political party. The bill creates judicial remedies if a state fails to enact a final congressional redistricting plan. In particular, if a state fails to enact such a final plan by the applicable deadline, then a three-judge district court shall have the exclusive authority to develop and publish the congressional redistricting plan for the state. The bill also includes a provision to prevent states from redistricting more than once following an apportionment (i.e., mid-decade redistricting).

Baby Safety Tax Relief Act

Baby Safety Tax Relief Act This bill prohibits the imposition of duties (i.e., tariffs) on specified baby safety items (i.e., baby carriages, strollers, carriers, and car seats) pursuant to certain presidential powers. Specifically, the bill prohibits the President from exercising authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose duties on specified baby safety items entering the United States. (IEEPA provides the President with broad authority to regulate various economic transactions following a declaration of a national emergency.) Further, the President must terminate the duties on these items that were imposed pursuant to IEEPA and are in effect as of the date of the bill's enactment. The bill also prohibits the President from using any other authorities to impose duties on these items that are substantially similar to the duties imposed pursuant to IEEPA.

Ensuring Casualty Assistance for our Firefighters Act

This bill would ensure that firefighters and their families receive proper financial assistance and support services when firefighters are injured or killed in the line of duty. It likely establishes or improves programs that help cover medical expenses, lost wages, and other costs for affected families, as well as mental health and counseling services for surviving family members and fellow firefighters. The measure aims to provide a safety net for those who risk their lives protecting communities.

CARING for Our Veterans Health Act of 2025

This bill would expand and improve healthcare services available to veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs, likely addressing gaps in mental health treatment, medical facilities, or access to care for service-connected conditions. The changes would affect millions of veterans and their families who rely on VA healthcare, potentially making it easier or faster to get appointments and treatment. The bill has been approved by the Veterans' Affairs Committee and is moving forward in Congress.

To transfer administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal land in Saratoga Springs, Utah, from the Secretary of the Interior to the United States Postal Service for construction of a post office, and for other purposes.

The federal government would hand over a piece of public land in Saratoga Springs, Utah to the Postal Service so it can build a new post office there instead of the Interior Department continuing to manage it. This transfer would allow the Postal Service to construct and operate the facility on land that is currently under federal control. The change would affect how the land is used and who is responsible for overseeing it.

PRIME Act

Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption Act or the PRIME Act This bill exempts from federal inspection requirements animals and meats that are slaughtered and prepared at custom animal slaughter facilities for distribution within the state. Under current law, a custom slaughter exemption applies if the meat is slaughtered exclusively for personal, household, guest, or employee uses. Specifically, the bill expands the federal inspection exemption to include the slaughter of animals or the preparation of carcasses, meat, and meat food products that are slaughtered and prepared at a custom slaughter facility in accordance with the laws of the state where the facility is located; and prepared exclusively for distribution to household consumers in the state or restaurants, hotels, boarding houses, grocery stores, or other establishments in the state that either prepare meals served directly to consumers or offer meat and food products for sale directly to consumers in the state. The bill does not preempt any state law concerning (1) the slaughter of animals or the preparation of carcasses, meat, and meat food products at a custom slaughter facility; or (2) the sale of meat or meat food products.

Business Uninterrupted Monetary Program Act of 2025

This bill likely aims to establish or modify a funding program to support transportation and infrastructure projects, possibly by creating a more stable or continuous stream of money for highways, transit systems, and related public works. The program would help ensure that transportation projects can proceed without interruption due to funding gaps or budget uncertainties. Businesses, construction companies, and communities that depend on transportation infrastructure would benefit from more predictable investment in roads, bridges, and transit systems.

PAAW Act

The proposal would establish new protections and requirements for how pharmaceutical companies handle and report information about their drugs' safety and effectiveness. It aims to give patients and healthcare providers better access to data about medication risks and benefits so they can make more informed decisions about treatment options. The measure would affect drug manufacturers, healthcare professionals, and patients who rely on prescription and over-the-counter medications.

End the Vaccine Carveout Act

End the Vaccine Carveout Act This bill removes liability protections for manufacturers and administrators for vaccine-related injuries, and removes limitations on bringing civil actions for vaccine-related injuries or seeking compensation, under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). It also excludes COVID-19 vaccines from liability protections under the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP). Under current law, the VICP provides compensation for alleged injuries caused by certain routinely administered vaccines. Individuals generally may not file a civil action in court unless a VICP claim is filed and the resulting judgement is rejected. The VICP also limits the types of claims and amount of damages that may be sought (e.g., no liability for unavoidable side effects or failure to directly warn), and it imposes deadlines for filing claims. The bill removes the requirement to first file a claim under the VICP before pursuing a civil action, so individuals alleging vaccine-related injuries may choose to either bring a civil action or utilize the VICP. It also removes the restrictions on the types of civil actions and damages. The bill also removes the deadlines for filing claims under the VICP and applies this change retroactively. Additionally, under current law, the CICP provides compensation for alleged injuries caused by certain medical countermeasures during public health emergencies, including COVID-19 vaccines. The bill excludes COVID-19 vaccines from being considered as medical countermeasures. Therefore, under the bill, individuals may file civil actions against manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccines rather than filing claims under the CICP.

Identifying Regulatory Barriers to Housing Supply Act

The legislation would require federal agencies to identify and report on rules and regulations that make it harder or more expensive to build new housing. By examining barriers created by federal policy, the bill aims to help policymakers understand what changes might increase the housing supply and make homes more affordable for renters and homebuyers.

Medicaid Bump Act

Medicaid Bump Act This bill increases the Medicaid federal matching rate, also known as the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), for behavioral health expenses that exceed prior levels (i.e., as of March 31, 2019). The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must specify which services are eligible for the increased FMAP. States must use funds to supplement state funding for programs in effect as of April 1, 2021, and to increase the capacity, efficiency, and quality of services.

First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act of 2025

This bill would provide a tax credit to people buying their first home, reducing the amount of federal income tax they owe when they purchase a house. The credit would help make homeownership more affordable for first-time buyers by giving them money back on their taxes, though the exact amount and income limits would depend on the bill's specific details. The proposal is currently being reviewed by the Senate Finance Committee.

ABLE Employment Flexibility Act

This bill would expand tax benefits for people with disabilities who work by allowing them to earn more income before losing eligibility for federal benefits like Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid. Currently, strict income limits discourage disabled workers from taking jobs or earning more because they risk losing their benefits, so this change would make it financially possible for more disabled people to work without penalty. The bill affects disabled individuals, employers who hire them, and the federal programs that provide support to people with disabilities.

Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy climate for future generations, and thus to restoring the climate.

This resolution declares that climate restoration, along with achieving net-zero CO2 emissions, are climate policy priorities. It also urges the President, the Department of State, and the United Nations to take actions that will restore the climate and stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations at preindustrial levels.

To establish a system to track, record, and report all instances in which a United States citizen or individual lawfully admitted for permanent resident was, for the purpose of immigration enforcement, detained or removed by the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

The bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to create a comprehensive database that tracks and publicly reports every time a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident is detained or deported for immigration enforcement purposes. This system would provide transparency about who is being detained, where they're being held, and what happens to them, allowing citizens and lawmakers to see patterns in immigration enforcement actions. The goal appears to be ensuring that immigration authorities don't mistakenly detain or remove people who have the legal right to stay in the country.

Housing Supply Expansion Act of 2025

This bill aims to increase the amount of affordable housing available across the country by likely removing regulatory barriers, providing funding incentives, or streamlining the approval process for new residential construction projects. The changes would affect developers, local governments, and people struggling to find affordable places to live, particularly in high-cost urban and suburban areas.

Corporate Crime Database Act of 2025

The bill would create a public database that tracks criminal convictions and penalties for corporations and their executives, making it easier for the public, investors, and regulators to see which companies have committed crimes. This would affect large corporations and their leadership by increasing transparency around corporate wrongdoing, while potentially influencing how investors and consumers view companies with criminal histories. The database would help law enforcement and oversight agencies monitor patterns of corporate crime across industries.

Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act

Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act This bill provides for Medicare coverage of germline mutation testing for individuals with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or suspected history of hereditary cancer, as well as for associated coverage of risk-reducing surgeries and screenings.

Securing America’s Ports of Entry Act of 2025

The legislation would strengthen security measures and enforcement procedures at U.S. ports of entry, including airports, seaports, and land borders. It would affect border patrol agents, customs officials, and travelers entering the country by potentially increasing inspections, technology requirements, or staffing at these checkpoints. The bill is currently being reviewed by a congressional subcommittee focused on border security.

PRIME Act

The PRIME Act would allow small meat producers to process and sell their products directly to consumers without going through large commercial slaughterhouses, making it easier for local farms and ranches to bring meat to market. This would give farmers more control over their operations and potentially lower costs, while giving consumers access to locally-raised meat products. The bill affects small agricultural producers, consumers interested in local food sources, and the meat processing industry.

Preventing Fraudulent ICE Impersonation Act of 2025

This bill would make it illegal for someone to impersonate an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer or use fake ICE credentials to deceive people. The law would protect immigrants and other residents from scams where criminals pose as federal agents to extort money, steal personal information, or gain access to homes and businesses.

To codify Executive Order 14235 relating to restoring public service loan forgiveness.

This bill would make permanent a temporary program that forgives federal student loans for people who work in public service jobs like teaching, nursing, and government work. Currently, borrowers can have their remaining loan balance erased after making 120 qualifying monthly payments while employed full-time in eligible public service positions, but this bill would codify and protect that program in law rather than leaving it dependent on executive orders that could change with future administrations. The change would primarily benefit teachers, social workers, military members, and other public servants who are pursuing loan forgiveness.

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

This proposal would add a new amendment to the Constitution requiring the federal government to balance its budget each year, meaning it cannot spend more money than it collects in taxes and revenue unless Congress votes to override this requirement. The amendment would affect how Congress makes decisions about spending on everything from defense to Social Security to infrastructure, potentially forcing difficult choices about which programs to fund or whether to raise taxes. It would apply to all future presidents and Congresses, fundamentally changing how the federal government manages its finances.

To amend the Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation Act of 1992 to adjust the boundary of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

This bill adjusts the boundary of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park to include approximately one acre of land in Dayton, Ohio.

Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025

This bill would protect people who report violations of housing and community development laws from being fired, demoted, or punished by their employers for speaking up. It applies to workers in government agencies, nonprofits, and private companies involved in housing programs, giving them legal recourse if they face retaliation for whistleblowing. The bill aims to encourage people to report fraud, safety violations, and other wrongdoing in housing programs without fear of losing their jobs.

Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act

Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out a major medical facility project in St. Louis, Missouri, during FY2026. The bill specifies the maximum amount that may be spent on the project and details that the project consists of the construction of a new bed tower, clinical building expansion, consolidated administrative building and warehouse, utility plant, and parking garages.

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California, as the "Paul Ignatius Post Office".

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California, as the "Paul Ignatius Post Office".

No Chinese Cars Act

This bill would likely restrict or ban the import and sale of vehicles manufactured by Chinese companies in the United States, affecting both car buyers who want access to Chinese-made vehicles and American auto workers competing in the domestic market. The measure addresses concerns about foreign competition in the automotive industry and would be handled by the House committee responsible for trade and tariff policy.

Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program Establishment Act

This bill would create a federal assistance program to help low-income families pay their water and sewer bills, similar to existing programs that help with heating and electricity costs. The program would provide grants to states to distribute to households struggling to afford clean water and wastewater services. It aims to ensure that families below a certain income level can maintain access to essential water services without facing shutoffs or unaffordable bills.

A bill to subject emergency legislation enacted by the District of Columbia Council to expedited congressional disapproval procedures.

Congress would gain the power to quickly block emergency laws passed by the District of Columbia's city council, requiring lawmakers to vote on disapproving such measures within a set timeframe. This would give the federal government more oversight over D.C.'s local emergency decisions, affecting residents and city officials who currently have more independence in responding to urgent situations. The change would apply whenever D.C.'s council declares an emergency and passes legislation to address it.

Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act

This bill aims to restrict Chinese ownership and control of agricultural land and food production facilities in the United States, likely out of concern for national security and food supply independence. The legislation would affect foreign investors from China who currently own or want to purchase farmland, agricultural businesses, or food processing operations in America. The bill has been sent to the Agriculture and Foreign Affairs committees to review what restrictions should be put in place and how they would work in practice.

Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929

This bill would extend or update certain immigration rules that have been in place since 1929, though the specific provisions being renewed are not detailed in the available information. The changes would likely affect how immigrants enter the country and what requirements they must meet, impacting both foreign nationals seeking to come to the United States and the government agencies that process immigration cases. Without more details about which particular rules are being renewed, the exact effects on immigration policy remain unclear.

Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025

Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 This bill increases the number of residency positions eligible for graduate medical education payments under Medicare for qualifying hospitals, including hospitals in rural areas and health professional shortage areas. The bill provides for an additional increase of 2,000 positions per fiscal year from FY2026-FY2032; during this period, each hospital may receive up to 75 additional positions in total under the bill and current law. Additionally, one-third of the positions that are made available under the bill must be allocated to hospitals that are already operating above applicable resident limits. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to report on strategies to increase the diversity of the health professional workforce, including with respect to representation from rural, low-income, and minority communities.

Federal Working Animal Protection Act

Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act or the BOWOW Act This bill establishes that a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) convicted of, or who admits to having committed, an offense related to harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable.

Supporting the designation of the week of August 25 through August 29, 2025, as the third annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".

The proposal would officially recognize the week of August 25-29, 2025, as "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week" to highlight the work of community health workers who provide healthcare services and education in their local neighborhoods. Community health workers—people who bridge the gap between healthcare providers and underserved populations—would be celebrated for their role in improving public health outcomes and reaching people who might otherwise lack access to medical care. This is a symbolic designation meant to raise awareness about this profession rather than create new laws or funding.

Healthy H2O Act

Healthy Drinking Water Affordability Act or the Healthy H2O Act This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a program under which USDA awards grants for improving the quality of drinking water in certain rural areas. Grants may be given to individuals or entities, such as home owners, renters, and licensed child-care facilities, that have demonstrated the presence of one or more health contaminants in their drinking water. Grants may also be given to nonprofit organizations to help individuals and entities test their water, analyze the results of the tests, and reduce the contamination.

Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2026

Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2026 This bill directs the Forest Service to issue a special use permit to maintain a flagpole bearing the American flag at Kyhv Peak Lookout Point in the Uinta National Forest, which is in Utah. The Forest Service must issue the special use permit for a 10-year period and renew the permit as required by the bill. The Forest Service may impose terms and conditions on a permit holder to ensure the proper care and maintenance of the flagpole. The bill prohibits the Forest Service from charging a land use fee for the special use permit. The bill also exempts such permit from environmental review requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. As background, Scoutmaster Robert Collins and his scout troop raised the American flag at the point in 2000 and lowered it before winter. The flag was raised annually until the Forest Service cited policy that requires a permit for the construction or placement of any structure, including flagpoles, on National Forest lands. The bill directs the Forest Service to issue a special use permit so the flag may continue to be raised seasonally each year.

Immigration Enforcement Staff Body Camera Accountability Act

The legislation would require immigration enforcement officers to wear and use body cameras while conducting enforcement operations, with rules for when the cameras must be activated and how the recorded footage is stored and reviewed. This would apply to officers working for agencies like ICE and CBP who interact with immigrants during arrests, detentions, or other enforcement activities. The measure aims to create accountability and transparency in how these enforcement actions are carried out.

Access to Homeownership Act

This bill would likely make it easier for people to buy homes by changing lending rules or down payment requirements that currently prevent some buyers from qualifying for mortgages. The changes could affect banks and lenders who issue home loans, as well as potential homebuyers who struggle to save enough money upfront or have credit histories that make them seem risky to lenders. The specific details of how it would help would depend on what the House Financial Services Committee decides as it reviews the proposal.

Stop AI Price Gouging and Wage Fixing Act of 2025

This bill would make it illegal for companies using artificial intelligence to artificially inflate prices or secretly coordinate with competitors to keep wages low. It targets businesses and AI systems that manipulate markets to unfairly increase consumer costs or suppress worker pay. The legislation aims to protect both shoppers from price manipulation and workers from wage-fixing schemes enabled by AI technology.

Baby Clothing Tax Relief Act

Baby Clothing Tax Relief Act This bill prohibits the imposition of duties (i.e., tariffs) on specified baby clothing items (e.g., baby garments and clothing accessories, socks and booties, and shoes) pursuant to certain presidential powers. Specifically, the bill prohibits the President from exercising authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose duties on specified baby clothing items entering the United States. (IEEPA provides the President with broad authority to regulate various economic transactions following a declaration of a national emergency.) Further, the President must terminate the duties on these items that were imposed pursuant to IEEPA and are in effect as of the date of the bill's enactment. The bill also prohibits the President from using any other authorities to impose duties on these items that are substantially similar to the duties imposed pursuant to IEEPA.

ACHE Act of 2025

The bill aims to address environmental protection issues, likely focusing on water resources and related ecological concerns based on its referral to the water and environment subcommittee. While the specific provisions aren't detailed in the title alone, the legislation probably seeks to establish or strengthen protections for water quality, wetlands, or other environmental resources that affect communities, businesses, and ecosystems. The bill is currently in early stages of review by lawmakers who specialize in environmental policy.

First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act of 2025

This bill would create a tax credit to help first-time homebuyers reduce the federal taxes they owe, making it easier for people buying their first home to afford the purchase. The credit would apply to individuals and families meeting certain income and home price requirements, potentially saving them thousands of dollars when they file their taxes. The proposal aims to address housing affordability challenges by putting money back in the pockets of new homeowners.

Baby Hygiene Tax Relief Act

Baby Hygiene Tax Relief Act This bill prohibits the imposition of duties (i.e., tariffs) on specified baby hygiene items (e.g., diapers, baby wipes, and baby changing tables) pursuant to certain presidential powers. Specifically, the bill prohibits the President from exercising authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose duties on specified baby hygiene items entering the United States. (IEEPA provides the President with broad authority to regulate various economic transactions following a declaration of a national emergency.) Further, the President must terminate the duties on these items that were imposed pursuant to IEEPA and are in effect as of the date of the bill's enactment. The bill also prohibits the President from using any other authorities to impose duties on these items that are substantially similar to the duties imposed pursuant to IEEPA.

Baby Sleep Tax Relief Act

Baby Sleep Tax Relief Act This bill prohibits the imposition of duties (i.e., tariffs) on specified baby sleep items (e.g., cribs, toddler beds, and baby monitors) pursuant to certain presidential powers. Specifically, the bill prohibits the President from exercising authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose duties on specified baby sleep items entering the United States. (IEEPA provides the President with broad authority to regulate various economic transactions following a declaration of a national emergency.) Further, the President must terminate the duties on these items that were imposed pursuant to IEEPA and are in effect as of the date of the bill's enactment. The bill also prohibits the President from using any other authorities to impose duties on these items that are substantially similar to the duties imposed pursuant to IEEPA.

RAP Act of 2025

I don't have enough information to write an accurate summary. The title "RAP Act of 2025" is too vague without knowing what "RAP" stands for, and the subject line only says "Law" without specifying which area of law this bill addresses. To provide a meaningful summary, I would need to know the bill's actual provisions or what policy problem it's intended to solve.

Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2025

This bill would expand mental health services and support programs in local communities, likely including funding for mental health clinics, crisis hotlines, and counseling services in underserved areas. It aims to help people of all ages access affordable mental health care and build community resources that strengthen mental wellness and help people cope with stress and challenges. The bill would affect patients seeking mental health treatment, healthcare providers, and communities looking to improve their mental health infrastructure.

Fiscal Contingency Preparedness Act

The bill would require the federal government to develop and maintain plans for continuing essential operations during budget crises, such as when Congress fails to pass a spending bill on time. It would establish procedures to keep critical services running for workers, veterans, and the public during these financial emergencies, while also setting rules for how agencies should manage their resources when funding is uncertain.

To amend the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act to reauthorize certain programs, and for other purposes.

This bill would extend and update federal safety programs that protect swimmers from dangerous drain suction hazards in pools and spas, which can cause serious injuries or drowning. The legislation reauthorizes funding and oversight for these safety standards that apply to public pools, water parks, and residential spas across the country. Pool operators and facility owners would need to continue following these drain safety requirements to protect their visitors.

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Barred Owl Management Strategy".

Congress is considering blocking a Fish and Wildlife Service rule that would allow killing barred owls to protect endangered spotted owls in the Pacific Northwest. If approved, this would prevent the government from moving forward with a program that has been controversial among wildlife advocates and scientists who disagree about whether killing one owl species will actually save another. The decision affects environmental policy, wildlife management, and ongoing debates about the best way to protect endangered species.

A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 25 through August 29, 2025, as the third annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".

This resolution designates the week of August 25-29, 2025, as National Community Health Worker Awareness Week to recognize and celebrate the work of community health workers who provide healthcare services and health education in their local communities. Community health workers are frontline health professionals who often serve as bridges between healthcare systems and underserved populations, helping people access medical care and health information. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about the important role these workers play in improving health outcomes, especially in rural and low-income communities.

Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act

This bill would give tribal law enforcement officers the same pay, benefits, and job protections as federal law enforcement officers working in similar roles. The change would help Native American tribes attract and retain qualified police and security personnel by making tribal law enforcement careers more competitive with federal positions. Tribal communities and their law enforcement agencies would be the primary beneficiaries of these improved working conditions and compensation standards.

Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026

Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026 This bill authorizes the establishment of private-sector Unified Boxing Organizations (UBOs) and otherwise expands the regulatory framework for professional boxing. (See CRS Report IF12982 for an overview of the federal regulation of professional boxing in the United States.) Under the bill, UBOs may organize matches involving boxers contracted with the UBO and must comply with other regulations with respect to such matches (e.g., conduct matches under the authority of a state boxing commission). UBOs also operate alongside existing professional boxing organizations (e.g., World Boxing Council (WBC)). UBOs must meet certain additional requirements, for example the UBO must implement an anti-doping program that includes drug testing in advance of matches, boxers age 40 or older must receive supplemental physical examinations, each match must have at least two ambulances on site, and boxers must have access to equipment and facilities that are operated by the UBO for training and rehabilitation. The bill also expands the required health insurance coverage and minimum pay for all professional boxers. Further, the bill requires state boxing commissions to establish procedures to ensure that drug tests are administered for title matches and at random for all other matches.

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1019 Avenue H in Fort Madison, Iowa, as the "Martin L. Graber Post Office".

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1019 Avenue H in Fort Madison, Iowa, as the "Martin L. Graber Post Office".

Facial Recognition Act of 2025

The bill would establish rules for how law enforcement agencies can use facial recognition technology to identify suspects and solve crimes. It likely addresses concerns about accuracy, privacy, and potential misuse by setting standards for when and how police can deploy this technology, and may require oversight or warrants before using it in certain situations. The proposal affects both police departments and the public, since it determines what surveillance tools officers can use and what protections citizens have against being identified without their knowledge.

Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act

Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act This bill modifies the process by which the Department of Energy (DOE) issues or revises energy conservation standards for consumer products such as household appliances, including by requiring DOE to consider additional factors related to the cost and availability of such products. First, the bill allows DOE to amend an energy conservation standard for a consumer product when needed rather than by a deadline. The bill also allows DOE to grant a petition to revoke or amend energy conservation standards if the standards (1) result in additional costs to consumers, (2) do not result in significant conservation of energy or water, (3) are not technologically feasible, and (4) result in a product (e.g., gas stoves) not being commercially available in the United States to all consumers. Additionally, the bill modifies the criteria used to prescribe new or amended energy conservation standards, including by establishing new criteria for determining whether a standard is economically justified. The bill establishes disclosure requirements for DOE meetings with entities that have (1) ties to China or the Chinese Communist Party; (2) produced studies regarding, or advocated for, regulations or policy to limit, restrict, or ban the use of any type of energy; and (3) applied for or received federal funds. The bill also prohibits DOE from prescribing new or revised energy conservation standards for distribution transformers. Finally, the bill allows DOE to prescribe certain new or amended energy and water conservation standards for clothes washers and dishwashers.

End Solitary Confinement Act

End Solitary Confinement Act This bill restricts the use of solitary confinement and establishes minimum standards for incarceration at the federal, state, and local levels. At the federal level, the bill generally prohibits the use of solitary confinement in federal facilities with limited exceptions, such as if necessary to de-escalate an emergency situation. The bill also establishes minimum standards for incarceration, including at least 14 hours per day of out-of-cell congregate interaction in a shared space that is conducive to meaningful group interaction. The bill requires state and local governments to implement laws, policies, and programs that substantially comply with the restrictions on solitary confinement and minimum standards for incarceration in order to receive full funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program. The bill establishes an independent community monitoring body, as well as an advisory body of stakeholders, to help provide oversight. Finally, the bill allows a prisoner to file a federal civil action for mental or emotional injury suffered if there is a prior showing of placement in solitary confinement or an alternative unit.

TRUTH in Labeling Act

The proposal would require food and beverage manufacturers to clearly disclose ingredients and nutritional information on product labels in a standardized format that consumers can easily understand. This would affect food companies and potentially help shoppers make more informed decisions about what they eat by making ingredient lists and health information more transparent and consistent across products.

Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia Federal Recognition Act

Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia Federal Recognition Act This bill extends federal recognition to the Patawomeck Indian Tribe. Specifically, the bill makes the tribe and its members eligible for services and benefits provided to federally recognized tribes, without regard to the existence of a reservation for the tribe. The service area of the tribe is considered to be Stafford, Spotsylvania, and King George Counties, Virginia. Next, the bill sets forth requirements for the tribe regarding its membership roll, governing documents, and governing body. Interior, upon the request of the tribe, may take certain land into trust for the benefit of the tribe. Further, the bill prohibits the tribe from conducting gaming activities.

To codify Executive Order 14305 (relating to restoring American airspace sovereignty).

The legislation would turn an executive order into permanent law that aims to protect American airspace from unauthorized foreign aircraft and drones. It would establish rules and procedures for detecting, tracking, and responding to aircraft that enter U.S. airspace without permission, affecting both civilian aviation and national security operations. The measure would give federal agencies clearer authority to manage airspace security threats.

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Approval; West Virginia; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan for the Second Implementation Period".

Congress is considering blocking an EPA rule that approves West Virginia's plan to reduce air haze pollution over the next several years, which would overturn the environmental agency's decision if passed. The resolution allows lawmakers to reject the rule through a fast-track process without the normal lengthy debate. This affects West Virginia's air quality standards and the state's power plants and industrial facilities that must comply with pollution limits.

EACH Act of 2025

I don't have enough information to write an accurate summary. The title "EACH Act of 2025" is too vague without knowing what the acronym stands for or the bill's specific provisions. To provide a meaningful explanation of what this bill would actually do and who it affects, I would need access to the bill's text or a description of its key provisions.

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to include rioting in the definition of racketeering activity.

The bill would expand federal racketeering laws to treat rioting as a criminal enterprise activity, allowing prosecutors to bring more serious charges against people involved in riots that are part of an organized pattern. This could result in harsher penalties for rioters and make it easier for law enforcement to prosecute multiple people involved in the same riot as members of a criminal organization. The change would affect anyone charged with participating in riots, potentially including protesters and demonstrators.

CANADA Act

Creating Access to Necessary American-Canadian Duty Adjustments Act or the CANADA Act This bill exempts goods imported by or for the use of small business concerns from duties (i.e., tariffs) imposed under Executive Order 14193 . This executive order, issued by President Donald J. Trump on February 1, 2025, imposed a 25% tariff on most imports from Canada (except for Canadian energy or energy resources, which have a 10% tariff).

Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2025

This bill would likely establish or modify how the federal government pays small businesses for work they do on government contracts, possibly by tying payments to meeting specific performance goals or deadlines. The changes could affect how quickly small contractors get paid and what standards they need to meet to receive full payment. Small business owners and federal agencies that work with contractors would be the main groups impacted by these payment rules.

To extend the authority to carry out the Defense Production Act of 1950.

This bill would extend the federal government's power to use the Defense Production Act, a law that lets the president direct private companies to prioritize making goods needed for national defense or emergencies. The extension would keep this authority active beyond its current expiration date, allowing the government to require factories and businesses to produce critical supplies like military equipment, medical devices, or other essential materials during crises. This affects manufacturers and businesses that could be called upon to shift their production to meet urgent national needs.

Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act

Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act This bill authorizes deposits representing unpaid interest into the Navajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust Fund, the Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund, and the Aamodt Settlement Pueblos’ Fund. These funds were established in 2009 and 2010 under certain water rights settlement agreements that did not allow accrual of interest.

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens: Pushing, Quenching, and Battery Stacks, and Coke Oven Batteries; Residual Risk and Technology Review, and Periodic Technology Review."

Congress is voting to reject an Environmental Protection Agency rule that sets pollution limits for coke ovens, which are industrial facilities that process coal into coke for steel production. If approved, this resolution would overturn the EPA's stricter air quality standards for hazardous emissions from these facilities, potentially allowing more pollution from steel manufacturers and coke producers. The resolution is currently under review by the Senate's environmental committee.

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".

This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) relating to the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) for Alaska’s Central Yukon planning area and issued on November 12, 2024. The Central Yukon RMP modified the prior RMP for the area, including by designating 21 areas of critical environmental concern or research natural areas, encompassing approximately 3,611,000 acres.

Independent Acting IGs Act of 2025

This bill would allow inspectors general—officials who investigate fraud and misconduct within federal agencies—to continue serving in a temporary "acting" capacity without needing Senate confirmation, rather than requiring a permanent replacement to be appointed and approved. The change would affect how federal agencies maintain oversight and accountability, potentially allowing investigations to proceed more quickly but also reducing congressional input on who leads these watchdog positions. Government workers and the public would be impacted by how effectively these temporary leaders can investigate agency problems.

Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2025

Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2025 This bill removes the 190-day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services under Medicare.

Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act

Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act This bill allows funds awarded by the State Justice Institute to be used to establish, implement, and operate a judicial threat and intelligence resource center. The State Justice Institute is a private, nonprofit corporation established by federal law to support and improve the administration of justice in state courts.

Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act

This bill would strengthen protections for federal judges and their families against threats and violence by increasing security measures, penalties for those who threaten judges, and resources for law enforcement to investigate such threats. It aims to address growing concerns about judges receiving death threats and harassment that could interfere with their ability to do their jobs fairly and impartially. The legislation would affect federal judges, their families, and anyone who might threaten them.

Ally’s Act

Without access to the bill's specific text, I cannot provide an accurate summary of what this legislation would do. To write a meaningful explanation, I would need to know the bill's actual provisions—for example, whether it addresses a specific health condition, changes insurance coverage, affects healthcare workers, or modifies how medical services are delivered. If you can share the bill's text or key provisions, I can provide a clear summary for a general audience.

SAFEGUARDS Act of 2025

The bill would establish new safety requirements and oversight measures for transportation systems and infrastructure projects across the country. It likely aims to strengthen protections for travelers and the public by setting standards that transportation companies and government agencies must follow. The measure affects everyone who uses roads, railways, airports, or other transit systems, as well as the companies and agencies responsible for maintaining them.

Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2025

This bill would establish or support colleges that combine traditional academic education with paid apprenticeship programs, allowing students to earn degrees while gaining real work experience in their field. The legislation aims to give students an alternative pathway to career readiness that doesn't rely solely on classroom learning, potentially making it easier for them to transition directly into jobs after graduation. Workers and employers would benefit from a workforce that has both formal education and hands-on training.

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Integrated Iron and Steel Manufacturing Facilities Technology Review: Interim Final Rule".

Congress would reject an Environmental Protection Agency rule that sets pollution limits for iron and steel manufacturing plants, preventing the stricter air quality standards from taking effect. The rule was designed to reduce hazardous air pollutants released by these industrial facilities, but this resolution would block it from being enforced. Steel and iron manufacturers would be affected, as would communities near these plants.

Military Learning for Credit Act of 2025

This bill would allow military service members and veterans to earn college credit for training and skills they develop while serving in the armed forces, making it easier for them to complete degrees or certifications after leaving the military. The goal is to recognize that military training in areas like mechanics, electronics, or leadership often teaches the same skills as college courses, so service members wouldn't have to repeat that learning in civilian education. This could help veterans transition faster to civilian careers and reduce the time and cost of getting a college degree.

Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History Act

This bill would likely restrict how American history is taught in schools and federal institutions, particularly regarding topics related to race, religion, and cultural identity. The measure appears designed to influence curriculum standards and educational materials used in public schools and at federally-funded cultural sites. It would affect teachers, students, and cultural organizations that receive federal funding or operate on federal lands.

SEEK HELP Act

The bill aims to encourage people struggling with substance abuse or mental health crises to seek help from emergency services without fear of legal consequences for drug possession or related offenses. It would likely protect individuals who call 911 or go to emergency rooms from being arrested or prosecuted for drug-related charges they admit to during that interaction. This approach is designed to save lives by removing barriers that might otherwise prevent someone in crisis from getting medical treatment.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to include rioting in the definition of racketeering activity.

The proposal would expand federal racketeering laws to treat rioting as a criminal enterprise activity, allowing prosecutors to bring more serious charges against people involved in organized riots. This could enable the government to pursue longer sentences and additional penalties for individuals participating in riots that are part of a larger criminal pattern or organization. The change would primarily affect how federal prosecutors handle cases involving group violence and civil unrest.

340B PATIENTS Act of 2025

This bill would modify the 340B drug pricing program, which allows hospitals and other healthcare providers to purchase certain medications at discounted prices and pass those savings to uninsured and low-income patients. The changes would likely affect how hospitals use these discounts and could impact patients' access to affordable medications, as well as pharmaceutical companies' participation in the program. The specific reforms aim to address concerns about how the program currently operates and ensure the discounts reach the patients they were intended to help.

A resolution calling upon the Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

This resolution urges the Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The resolution affirms that it is in the national interest for the United States to become a formal signatory of the convention, and it recommends that this ratification remain a top federal priority.

Living Donor Protection Act of 2025

This bill would protect people who donate organs or bone marrow to help sick relatives or strangers by preventing health insurance companies from denying coverage or charging higher premiums based on their donation status. It would also ensure that living donors aren't penalized financially or professionally for taking time off work to recover from the donation procedure. The legislation aims to remove barriers that might discourage people from becoming organ donors.

Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act

Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to remove or permanently conceal the name of Francis Newlands on the grounds of the memorial fountain located at Chevy Chase Circle in the District of Columbia and take other specified actions. Specifically, Interior must remove the brass plaque bearing the name Senator Francis G. Newlands from the grounds of the memorial fountain located at Chevy Chase Circle in the District; remove from the south end of the memorial fountain's face, the stone, tablet-like projection bearing the name of Francis Griffith Newlands and a related inscription; remove or permanently conceal the name Newlands carved into the upper face of the memorial fountain's coping stones; and offer the items removed to the descendants of Francis Griffith Newlands for a 60-day period, and if not claimed within that period, direct the removed items to be maintained by the National Park Service as federal property and accessioned into the Rock Creek Park museum collection.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that there is no immunity from criminal prosecution for an act on the grounds that such act was within the constitutional authority or official duties of an individual, and providing that the President may not grant a pardon to himself or herself.

This proposed constitutional amendment would eliminate the legal protection that allows officials to avoid criminal prosecution for actions taken as part of their official duties, and would prevent the President from pardoning themselves. The change would apply to all government officials, meaning they could face criminal charges for actions performed in their official capacity just like any other citizen. This amendment would need approval from two-thirds of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the states to become law.

Protecting America’s Treasures by Raising Inflow from Overseas Tourists (PATRIOT) Parks Act

The bill would likely increase fees or create new revenue-generating programs at national parks and public lands to boost income from international visitors, with the goal of funding park maintenance and conservation efforts. This would affect both tourists visiting America's natural attractions and the park management agencies responsible for maintaining these sites. The revenue generated would presumably help address funding gaps for park infrastructure, trails, and environmental protection.

To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 5, United States Code, to clarify that organ donation surgery qualifies as a serious health condition.

Workers who donate organs would be able to take unpaid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act, the same protection currently available for other serious medical conditions. This change would apply to both private sector employees and federal government workers, ensuring they have job protection while recovering from organ donation surgery. The bill clarifies that organ donation qualifies as a legitimate reason to take protected leave without risking job loss.

SHOWER Act

Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act or the SHOWER Act This bill provides statutory authority for a revised definition of showerhead for the purpose of federal water efficiency regulations. Specifically, the bill adopts the definition of showerhead established by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). The bill also requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to revise existing regulations to reflect the new definition. Executive Order 14264 (titled Maintaining Acceptable Water Pressure in Showerheads and issued on April 9, 2025) directed DOE to rescind its regulatory definition of showerhead. This bill provides statutory authority for a new definition that replaces the rescinded regulations.

Protect Our TEETH Act

The proposal would establish new environmental protections related to dental products and their manufacturing processes, likely addressing concerns about chemical ingredients or waste disposal in the oral care industry. This would affect toothpaste makers, dental product manufacturers, and potentially consumers who use these products. The measure is currently under review by the House committee responsible for environmental and energy policy.

To designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street Northwest and Fuller Street Northwest and 16th Street Northwest and Euclid Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Oswaldo Payá Way".

This bill designates the area in front of the Cuban embassy in the District of Columbia as Oswaldo Payá Way. (Oswaldo Payá was a pro-democracy activist in Cuba.)

Washington’s Trail—1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2025

The federal government would study whether to establish a new national historic trail that follows George Washington's route from 1753, which would involve examining the historical significance of the path and determining if it meets the standards for official designation. If approved after the study, the trail could become a protected historic route that attracts visitors, supports local communities through tourism, and preserves important Revolutionary War-era history. The study would help Congress decide whether this project is worth the investment and management resources needed to maintain it as a national historic trail.

Restoring Biological Truth to the Workplace Act

This bill would likely restrict workplace protections and policies related to gender identity, potentially allowing employers to make decisions based on biological sex rather than gender identity in hiring, employment, and workplace accommodations. It would affect transgender and non-binary workers by limiting their legal protections against discrimination in the workplace. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce for consideration.

Jobs in the Woods Act

This bill would likely create or expand job training and employment programs focused on forestry, timber harvesting, and woodland management work. It would help workers gain skills in forest-related jobs while potentially supporting rural communities that depend on timber and forest industries. The bill affects workers seeking forestry careers, rural economies, and companies in the timber and forest management sectors.

Employee Paycheck and Small Business Protection Act

The legislation would protect workers' paychecks and help small businesses by establishing financial safeguards and regulations in the banking and financial sector. The bill aims to ensure that employees receive their wages reliably while reducing financial burdens on small business owners. It is currently under review by congressional committees to determine which provisions fall under their respective areas of responsibility.

AI Accountability and Personal Data Protection Act

This bill would require companies that use artificial intelligence to be transparent about how their AI systems work and to take responsibility if those systems cause harm to people. It would also give individuals stronger protections over their personal data, including the right to know what information companies collect about them and how it's being used. The law would apply to tech companies, financial institutions, and other businesses that deploy AI systems or handle personal information.

FEMA Cybersecurity Improvement Act

The proposal would require the Federal Emergency Management Agency to strengthen its computer security systems and protections against cyberattacks. This would affect FEMA's ability to respond to disasters and emergencies by ensuring that critical systems for coordinating disaster relief, managing resources, and communicating with state and local agencies remain secure and operational during crises. The measure aims to prevent hackers from disrupting emergency response efforts when communities need help most.

Judicial Reorganization Act of 2025

Judicial Reorganization Act of 2025 This bill establishes a new U.S. Court of Appeals. Specifically, the bill divides the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit into two judicial circuits: (1) the Ninth Circuit, and (2) a new Twelfth Circuit. The Ninth Circuit is composed of California, Guam, and Hawaii. The new Twelfth Circuit is composed of Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill reauthorizes the federal program that sets and enforces quality standards for grain sold in the United States, ensuring consistency and fair pricing for farmers and grain buyers. The standards help protect farmers from fraud, allow buyers to know what they're purchasing, and maintain American grain's reputation in international markets. The bill likely updates funding and rules for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's grain inspection system to keep it current with modern farming and trading practices.

Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2025

Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2025 This bill establishes the Interagency Task Force on Patents to support coordination and communication between the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on activities relating to patents for human drugs and biological products. The task force's duties shall include sharing information about (1) the processes of each agency, including how each agency evaluates applications (e.g., patent applications at the USPTO and new drug applications at the FDA); and (2) new approvals of patents, human drugs, biological products, and new technologies. The task force must also establish a process that requires (1) the USPTO to request from the FDA information relating to certain patent applications to help patent examiners carry out their duties, (2) the FDA to provide such information to the USPTO, and (3) the USPTO to assist the FDA in its ministerial role of listing patents.

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy (DOE), and several independent agencies. The bill provides appropriations for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, including for Investigations, Construction, Mississippi River and Tributaries, Operation and Maintenance, the Regulatory Program, Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies, Expenses, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Program. The bill provides appropriations to the Department of the Interior for the Central Utah Project and the Bureau of Reclamation. The bill provides appropriations to DOE for energy programs, including Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy; Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response; Electricity; Grid Deployment; Nuclear Energy; Fossil Energy; Naval Petroleum and Oil Shale Reserves; the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve; the Energy Information Administration; Non-Defense Environmental Cleanup; the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund; Science; Nuclear Waste Disposal; the Advanced Research Projects Agency—Energy; the Title 17 Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program; the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program; the Tribal Energy Loan Guarantee Program; Indian Energy Policy and Programs; Departmental Administration; and the Office of the Inspector General. The bill also provides appropriations to DOE for Atomic Energy Defense Activities of the National Nuclear Security Administration, Environmental and Other Defense Activities, and the Power Marketing Administrations. The bill provides appropriations to several independent agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act

This bill would require airlines and fuel suppliers to provide information about sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)—cleaner fuel made from renewable sources like plants and waste—including how much they use and its environmental benefits. The measure aims to give passengers, investors, and regulators better visibility into the aviation industry's efforts to reduce carbon emissions and transition away from traditional jet fuel. Airlines, fuel companies, and potentially consumers would be affected by these new reporting requirements.

BEACON Act

The BEACON Act would establish new requirements for how federal agencies operate and report their activities to Congress and the public. Based on its referral to the Oversight Committee, the bill likely aims to improve government transparency, efficiency, or accountability by creating clearer standards for federal operations. The changes would affect federal employees and agencies, as well as taxpayers and citizens seeking information about how their government works.

Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2025

This bill would protect American property and investments held in foreign countries by establishing legal mechanisms and potentially imposing penalties on countries that seize or unfairly take U.S. assets without compensation. The law would likely affect American businesses, investors, and corporations operating internationally by giving them stronger tools to recover losses if their property is taken abroad. It aims to deter foreign governments from confiscating American-owned assets and ensure U.S. citizens and companies are treated fairly in international disputes.

Small Nonprofit Retirement Security Act of 2025

This bill would make it easier and cheaper for small nonprofits to set up retirement savings plans for their employees by reducing administrative costs and regulatory requirements. The changes would help nonprofits compete with larger organizations in attracting and retaining staff by offering retirement benefits similar to what for-profit companies provide. Nonprofit employees and the organizations that employ them would be the main beneficiaries of these tax and regulatory adjustments.

Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2025

This bill would encourage developers to build more apartment buildings and housing near public transportation hubs like bus and train stations by offering federal incentives or streamlined approval processes. The goal is to make it easier and more affordable for people to live closer to transit options, reducing car dependency and traffic while giving communities more housing options. It would primarily affect housing developers, local governments, and people looking for affordable places to live in urban and suburban areas.

SAFE Cities Act

The SAFE Cities Act would likely establish new federal programs or funding to help cities reduce crime and improve public safety, possibly through grants to local police departments, community policing initiatives, or crime prevention strategies. The bill would affect city governments, law enforcement agencies, and communities dealing with crime issues. This is a crime prevention measure that has been sent to the Judiciary Committee for review.

Prompt and Fair Pay Act

The bill would require health insurance companies and healthcare providers to process and pay medical claims more quickly and fairly, likely setting deadlines for claim decisions and penalties for unreasonable delays. This would affect patients who submit insurance claims, healthcare workers who process them, and insurance companies that handle them. The goal is to ensure people get reimbursed faster when they receive medical care.

District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act

District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act This bill authorizes the District of Columbia (DC) Council to pass legislation related to the organization and jurisdiction of the DC courts. Current law prohibits such legislation from being enacted.

A resolution designating June 23, 2025, as "Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day".

This resolution designates June 23, 2025, as Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day and encourages government, industry, and community stakeholders to take action to prevent social media-related harm.

Supporting Military Voters Act

Supporting Military Voters Act This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study and report on access to voting for uniformed services voters. Specifically, the GAO must analyze the effectiveness of the federal government in carrying out the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to promote access to voting for absent uniformed services voters, and study ways to improve access to voter registration information and assistance for members of the Armed Forces and their family members.

Supporting Upgraded Property Projects and Lending for Yards (SUPPLY) Act

The bill would create new financing programs and incentives to help property owners upgrade and improve residential yards and outdoor spaces, likely through loans or grants that make these projects more affordable. It aims to support homeowners and communities in enhancing their properties while potentially stimulating local construction and landscaping work. The measure targets housing and community development by making yard improvements more accessible to a broader range of property owners.

American Access to Banking Act

American Access to Banking Act This bill requires federal financial regulators to review and streamline the application process for the formation of de novo, or new, depository institutions or credit unions. Regulators must (1) review the application process; (2) to the extent practicable, collect necessary information from other agencies in order to minimize requests for applicant information; and (3) review how de novo financial intuitions raise capital while maintaining investor protections, including the impact of restrictions on raising capital. At the request of an applicant, regulators must (1) designate an employee as a caseworker to assist in the application process, and (2) provide a list of similar institutions interested in serving as a mentor. Each regulator must also develop a state and stakeholder engagement plan to assist interested parties with understanding the relevant regulatory processes.

Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act

This bill would change how Medicare covers artificial limbs and orthotic devices (like braces) to give patients more choice in selecting their providers and equipment. It likely aims to improve the quality of care and reduce costs by allowing beneficiaries to work directly with prosthetists and orthotists rather than being limited to certain suppliers, which could help seniors and disabled people get better-fitting devices that meet their individual needs.

Strengthening Local Food Security Act of 2025

This bill aims to boost local food production and availability by supporting farmers markets, community gardens, and regional food systems rather than relying solely on large-scale national distribution. It likely provides funding or incentives to help communities grow and distribute their own food, which could benefit small farmers, low-income neighborhoods with limited grocery access, and people wanting fresher local produce. The measure is currently under review by the Senate Agriculture Committee.

A bill to designate the Federal building located at 300 West Congress Street in Tucson, Arizona, as the "Raul M. Grijalva Federal Building".

This bill would officially name the federal building at 300 West Congress Street in Tucson, Arizona after Raul M. Grijalva, honoring his public service. The building, which houses various federal offices and agencies, would carry his name going forward. This is a ceremonial designation that does not change how the building operates or who works there.

Ensuring Safe and Toxic-Free Foods Act of 2025

Ensuring Safe and Toxic-Free Foods Act of 2025 This bill limits the circumstances in which a food additive may be considered generally recognized as safe (GRAS) and requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to review the safety of all such additives. Under current law, food additives generally require pre-market FDA approval unless they are considered GRAS (generally recognized among qualified experts as safe for their intended use). When a manufacturer determines that an additive is GRAS, it may, but is not required to, notify the FDA of that determination. Under the bill, before an additive may be used in food, it must be (1) approved by the FDA, or (2) the subject of a GRAS notification submitted up to two years after the bill’s enactment to which the FDA has not objected. GRAS notifications submitted after enactment must include specified supporting information. The FDA must publish and seek public comment on such notifications. The FDA must ultimately publish a written determination stating whether it objects to the GRAS determination along with its reasoning. The FDA may also reassess GRAS notifications submitted before the bill’s enactment and require a manufacturer to submit the same supporting information required of post-enactment notifications. The FDA must annually review or reassess at least 50 GRAS notifications until all notifications have been reviewed or reassessed. Separately, the FDA must regularly reassess the safety of approved food additives and those considered GRAS. Finally, the bill makes toxic and carcinogenic substances ineligible to be considered GRAS.

Equal Health Care for All Act

Equal Health Care for All Act This bill prohibits the inequitable provision of health care (i.e., failure to meet a high-quality care standard that is discriminatory in intent or effect) based on race, religion, or other characteristics. It also revises reporting requirements, adds equity-related measures to certain Medicare programs, and makes other changes to reduce health disparities. To enforce the prohibition, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must establish an administrative process to resolve complaints about inequitable health care. HHS must investigate these complaints and mediate agreements to resolve issues. In the event of noncompliance with a mediated agreement, an aggrieved individual may bring a civil action. HHS may exclude from federal health care programs providers HHS determines engaged in the inequitable provision of health care. The Department of Justice may bring civil actions against health care providers to enforce the prohibition, including for punitive damages. Health care providers must also report data in formats that allow disaggregation by demographic factors. Within 90 days after the bill's enactment, HHS must issue proposed regulations to carry out this requirement. Additionally, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must include measures related to equitable health care in the Medicare value-based purchasing program for hospitals. This program provides incentive payments based on quality of care. The bill also establishes (1) the Federal Health Equity Commission to monitor implementation of the bill, and (2) grants for hospitals to promote equitable health care.

Military Learning for Credit Act of 2025

This bill would allow military service members and veterans to earn college credits for training and education they complete while serving in the armed forces, making it easier for them to finish college degrees after leaving the military. The change would help servicemembers transition to civilian careers more quickly and reduce the time and cost of getting a college degree by recognizing the skills and knowledge they've already gained through military training.

SBIR/STTR Application Assistance Act

The federal government would provide more help to small businesses and startups applying for research and development grants through two existing programs that fund innovative companies. These grants, which currently go to thousands of small firms each year, would become easier to access if applicants receive better guidance and support during the application process. The change would primarily benefit small business owners and entrepreneurs trying to secure federal funding for new technology and scientific research.

EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2025

This bill would renew and extend a federal health program that helps states identify and treat children with developmental delays and disabilities as early as possible. The program supports infants and toddlers with conditions like autism, cerebral palsy, and speech delays by providing therapy and support services to help them develop better before starting school. Families with young children who have disabilities would continue to benefit from these early intervention services.

NOPAIN for Veterans Act

The bill would expand pain management and opioid addiction treatment options for veterans, likely by improving access to alternative therapies, mental health services, and medication-assisted treatment through the Department of Veterans Affairs. This would help veterans dealing with chronic pain from service-related injuries find relief without relying solely on prescription opioids, which carry risks of addiction and overdose. The measure aims to give veterans more choices for managing pain while reducing the harms associated with opioid dependence.

PRICE Act

The PRICE Act would likely address housing affordability and community development issues, though the specific provisions aren't clear from the title alone. Based on its referral to the Financial Services Committee, it probably involves policies related to housing costs, lending practices, or programs that help communities develop affordable housing. The bill would affect renters, homebuyers, real estate lenders, and local communities working on housing initiatives.

Patients Deserve Price Tags Act

This bill would require hospitals and healthcare providers to publicly display the prices they charge for medical services before patients receive treatment, similar to price tags in stores. The goal is to help patients understand what they'll pay out-of-pocket and compare costs between different providers, giving them more control over their healthcare spending decisions. The bill affects hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, and patients seeking medical care.

Uncheck the Box Act

Uncheck the Box Act This bill places restrictions on recurring political contributions or donations. Specifically, the bill prohibits any person from soliciting a recurring contribution or donation for a political committee, an independent expenditure, or an electioneering communication by any method that does not require the affirmative consent of the contributor or donor. In addition, the bill prohibits a political committee, a person funding an independent expenditure, or a person funding an electioneering communication from accepting a recurring contribution or donation unless the contributor or donor gave affirmative consent. This affirmative consent cannot be a passive action by the contributor or donor, such as failing to uncheck a prechecked box. Further, any person who accepts a recurring contribution or donation must (1) provide a receipt for the initial contribution or donation and for each recurrence that clearly and conspicuously discloses all material terms, (2) provide all information needed to cancel the recurring contribution or donation in each communication with the contributor or donor, and (3) immediately cancel recurring contributions or donations upon request of the contributor or donor.

Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2025

This bill would direct the federal government to study and address how climate change affects public health, requiring agencies to develop plans for protecting Americans from heat waves, air pollution, disease-carrying insects, and other climate-related health threats. It would likely fund research, establish warning systems, and help communities prepare for health emergencies caused by changing weather patterns, affecting everyone from vulnerable populations like elderly people and outdoor workers to the general public.

Gun Safety Incentive Act

The bill would use tax incentives to encourage gun owners to safely store their firearms, likely through tax credits or deductions for purchasing gun safes, locks, or other storage devices. It aims to reduce accidental shootings and theft by making it more affordable for people to secure their weapons when not in use. The proposal affects gun owners and manufacturers of safety equipment, and would be administered through the tax code.

Space Exploration Research Act

This bill would likely increase funding and support for space exploration research programs, potentially including efforts to develop new technologies for spacecraft, communications systems, and scientific missions. The legislation would affect scientists, engineers, aerospace companies, and government space agencies by providing resources and direction for advancing America's capabilities in space. The bill has passed committee review and is now scheduled for a full Senate vote.

Payment Choice Act of 2025

The bill would likely give consumers and businesses more flexibility in how they pay for goods and services, possibly by limiting requirements to accept certain payment methods or by protecting the right to use cash. The measure would affect retailers, payment processors, banks, and anyone who buys or sells products, by changing rules around which payment options companies must accept. The specific details would depend on the bill's final language, but the general intent appears to be expanding payment choices in financial transactions.

Holy Sovereignty Protection Act

Holy Sovereignty Protection Act This bill provides that the U.S. citizenship of an individual elected as the Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church may not be revoked and exempts such individual from federal income taxes for tax years during which the individual serves in such role for any part of the tax year. (As background, the income of a U.S. citizen generally is subject to U.S. income tax regardless of where such income is earned or received or where the individual resides.)

State Accountability for Federal Deployment Costs Act of 2025

This bill would require states to pay the federal government for costs associated with deploying National Guard troops or other military forces within their borders, unless the deployment is ordered by the President for national defense purposes. The measure aims to shift financial responsibility to states for security operations they request, potentially affecting governors, state budgets, and how states handle emergencies or civil unrest. It's currently being reviewed by multiple congressional committees to determine how it would work in practice and what exceptions should apply.

Cooper Davis and Devin Norring Act

Without access to the bill's specific text, this legislation appears to address crime and law enforcement issues, likely named after individuals affected by a particular crime or law enforcement matter. The bill has been referred to both the Energy and Commerce Committee and the Judiciary Committee, suggesting it may involve regulations or policies that cross multiple areas of federal authority. To provide a concrete summary of what the bill would actually do, the specific provisions would need to be reviewed.

Price Gouging Prevention Act of 2025

The bill would establish federal rules to prevent companies from dramatically raising prices on essential goods and services during emergencies or disasters. It would give the government authority to investigate and penalize businesses that engage in price gouging, protecting consumers from unfair price spikes when they're most vulnerable. The measure affects retailers, suppliers, and other businesses that sell necessities like food, fuel, and medicine.

Climate Health Emergency Act of 2025

This bill would establish climate change as a public health emergency and likely direct federal health agencies to develop programs addressing health risks from climate impacts like extreme heat, air pollution, and disease spread. It would probably fund research, training, and community health initiatives to help doctors and public health officials prepare for and respond to climate-related health threats affecting patients across the country.

Export Controls Enforcement Act

This bill would strengthen the government's ability to enforce rules that prevent certain American products, technology, and materials from being sold to foreign countries or companies that pose national security risks. It likely gives federal agencies more tools and resources to catch violations and punish companies that illegally export controlled items. The changes would affect manufacturers, exporters, and technology companies that deal with international sales.

Microplastics Safety Act

This bill would require the federal government to study and regulate microplastics—tiny plastic particles found in food, water, and consumer products—to protect public health. It would likely direct agencies to set safety standards, require companies to test products for microplastics, and inform consumers about potential health risks from exposure to these particles. The legislation affects manufacturers, food and beverage companies, and consumers concerned about the health impacts of microplastics in everyday products.

No Cages in the Everglades Act

The legislation would prohibit the construction or operation of immigration detention facilities in the Everglades National Park and surrounding protected areas in Florida. It affects immigration enforcement agencies and would limit where the federal government can house people detained during immigration proceedings in that region. The bill has been sent to a congressional subcommittee for review.

ePermit Act

The ePermit Act would allow companies and individuals to apply for environmental permits online instead of through paper-based processes, making it faster and easier to get approval for projects like construction, mining, or industrial operations. This digital system would reduce paperwork, speed up government review times, and cut costs for businesses while helping environmental agencies process applications more efficiently. The bill affects anyone needing environmental permits—from small contractors to large corporations—and the federal agencies that oversee environmental compliance.

Restoring Equal Opportunity Act

This bill aims to address housing discrimination and ensure fair access to housing opportunities for all people regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics. It likely strengthens enforcement mechanisms or expands protections under existing fair housing laws to help renters and homebuyers challenge discriminatory practices by landlords, real estate agents, and lenders. The legislation would affect housing providers, financial institutions, and individuals seeking to buy or rent homes.

Cooper Davis and Devin Norring Act

Based on the bill's title and crime-related subjects, this legislation likely addresses a specific law enforcement issue or creates new protections related to the individuals named in the title, though the exact provisions would depend on the bill's full text. The bill has been sent to the Judiciary Committee for review and discussion before any potential vote.

HEADWAY Act

Head start Education And Development Workforce Advancement and Yield Act or the HEADWAY Act This bill allows some teachers in Early Head Start programs to teach while in the process of earning their Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and completing training. Currently, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must ensure that all teachers providing direct services to children and families in Early Head Start centers (1) have a minimum of a CDA credential and have been trained in early childhood development, and (2) have been trained in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development. The bill revises this requirement by requiring at least one teacher per classroom (instead of all teachers) to have a CDA credential and training. In particular, the bill requires HHS to ensure that (1) each additional teacher providing direct services to children and families is in the process of earning a CDA credential and completing training, and (2) the Early Head Start agency provides a mentor to oversee the progress and guide the work of a teacher who is in the process of earning a CDA credential and completing training.

Silver Shield Act of 2025

The bill likely aims to strengthen U.S. diplomatic or military partnerships and protections in response to international challenges, though the specific details are unclear from the title alone. Based on its referral to the Foreign Affairs Committee, it probably addresses how America engages with other countries, manages international agreements, or supports allies abroad. The exact impact on workers, businesses, or citizens would depend on whether it involves trade, military aid, sanctions, or other foreign policy tools.

TRUST Act of 2025

Tailored Regulatory Updates for Supervisory Testing Act of 2025 or the TRUST Act of 2025 This bill permits additional small insured depository institutions that are considered well-capitalized and well-managed (per their most recent examination) to qualify for less frequent examinations conducted by federal financial regulators. Specifically, the bill raises the maximum asset level that qualifies an institution for less frequent examinations from less than $3 billion to less than $6 billion.

Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2025

Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2025 This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to complete an audit of the Federal Reserve Board and Federal Reserve banks not later than 12 months after enactment. In addition, the bill allows the GAO to audit the Federal Reserve Board and Federal Reserve banks with respect to (1) international financial transactions; (2) deliberations, decisions, or actions on monetary policy matters; (3) transactions made under the direction of the Federal Open Market Committee; and (4) discussions or communications among Federal Reserve officers, board members, and employees regarding any of these matters.

Honoring the brave men and women who participated in the Afghanistan evacuation in 2021 following the United States withdrawal, for their extraordinary efforts and exceptional service in the safe evacuation of over 17,000 people from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, and for other purposes.

This resolution recognizes and thanks the courageous men and women who participated in the Afghanistan evacuation in 2021, rescuing over 17,000 citizens and Afghan allies.

Securing Global Telecommunications Act

Securing Global Telecommunications Act This bill requires the Department of State to develop and submit to Congress a strategy to promote the use of secure telecommunication infrastructure in countries other than the United States. The State Department must also report to Congress on (1) efforts by China and Russia to advance authoritarian interests or oppose fair, industry-led processes at the International Telecommunication Union, the U.N. agency involved with setting telecommunications standards and related regulatory activities; and (2) opportunities for greater collaboration with allies and partners to promote secure information and communications technology infrastructure in countries other than the United States.

Short on Competition Act

Short on Competition Act This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to provide temporary authorization to import certain prescription drugs facing shortages or in a marginally competitive drug market. Specifically, the FDA must authorize importation of an eligible drug that is lifesaving, life-sustaining, or intended to treat or prevent a debilitating condition. To be eligible, a drug must (1) be facing a shortage, (2) require a prescription, (3) have received market authorization in certain foreign countries, and (4) have the same active ingredient as the drug for which there is a shortage in the United States. The drug's manufacturer must also seek approval for the drug as a generic drug. The authority to import a drug terminates after three years or when the shortage no longer applies, whichever occurs first. Importation must begin within 60 days of the FDA receiving an application that meets all of the applicable requirements. The FDA may deny importation of a drug for reasons related to safety or effectiveness. Drugs in marginally competitive markets must be treated as being in shortage for the purposes of this bill and may be treated as such for the purposes of expediting inspections and reviewing applications. A drug is in a marginally competitive market if (1) there are fewer than five holders of approved applications for commercially available brand-name or generic versions of the drug, (2) the drug has been approved for at least 10 years, and (3) the patents on the drug's active ingredients have expired.

SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act

SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act This bill extends the statute of limitations to 10 years for fraud-based criminal and civil offenses with respect to the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant and the Restaurant Revitalization Fund COVID-19 relief programs.

Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2025

This bill would help police officers afford child care by providing federal funding or support for child care services specifically for law enforcement families. The goal is to make it easier for police officers to work without worrying about finding or paying for reliable child care, which could help with officer recruitment and retention in police departments across the country.

Streamlining American Manufacturing Strategy Act

Streamlining American Manufacturing Strategy Act This bill requires the strategic plan for the Manufacturing USA program to be updated every four years. Manufacturing USA is a network of public-private manufacturing innovation institutes. Current law requires the strategic plan for Manufacturing USA to be updated every three years. The bill aligns the timeline for updates to the Manufacturing USA strategic plan with the timeline for updates to the National Strategy for Advanced Manufacturing, such that both documents must be updated at four-year intervals.

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

This bill authorizes funding and sets policies for U.S. intelligence agencies like the CIA, NSA, and FBI for the 2026 fiscal year, determining how much money they can spend and what activities they can conduct. It affects intelligence workers, national security operations, and oversight of classified programs, while also establishing rules that intelligence agencies must follow. The bill has generated some disagreement, as indicated by minority views being filed alongside the committee's report.

Pensions for All Act

This bill would require employers to automatically enroll their workers in retirement savings accounts, similar to how 401(k) plans work, making it easier for employees to save for retirement without having to set up accounts on their own. The goal is to help more American workers, especially those at smaller companies that don't currently offer pension plans, build retirement savings over time. Workers would still be able to opt out if they choose not to participate.

BANNED in Latin America Act

The bill aims to address concerns about a specific issue or entity in Latin America, though the vague title suggests it may restrict certain activities, imports, or relationships involving Latin American countries or organizations. Without more detailed information about what specifically would be "banned," the legislation likely targets a particular policy, product, or practice that Congress views as problematic for U.S. interests or values in the region. The bill is currently under review by the House Foreign Affairs Committee to determine its scope and potential impact on U.S.-Latin American relations.

FIRE Act

Without access to the full bill text, the FIRE Act likely addresses crime prevention or law enforcement procedures, though the specific policy changes cannot be determined from the title alone. Based on its referral to the House Judiciary Committee, it probably affects how police operate, how crimes are prosecuted, or how the criminal justice system functions. To understand exactly what it would do—whether it expands police powers, changes sentencing rules, or modifies criminal procedures—you would need to review the actual bill language.

Right to FDA-Approved Medicines Act

This bill would allow patients to access medications that the FDA has approved in other countries but not yet approved in the United States, even if those drugs haven't completed the full U.S. approval process. The legislation aims to give terminally ill or seriously ill patients more options when standard treatments aren't working, though it would likely include some safeguards to ensure the drugs meet basic safety standards. The change would affect patients with life-threatening conditions, pharmaceutical companies, and the FDA's drug approval process.

TRANS MICE Act

The proposal would establish a federal program to fund research into genetically modified mice that can be used to study human diseases and develop new treatments. Scientists and medical researchers would gain access to these specialized laboratory animals through grants and partnerships with universities and research institutions. This funding would help accelerate the discovery of cures for conditions like cancer, Alzheimer's, and other serious illnesses that affect millions of Americans.

Healing Partnerships for Survivors Act

This bill would establish partnerships and programs to provide health services and support to survivors of trauma, abuse, or other harmful experiences. The legislation likely aims to improve access to mental health care, counseling, and recovery resources for affected individuals by coordinating between healthcare providers and community organizations. It would help survivors receive coordinated treatment and support services to aid their healing and recovery.

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice (DOJ), the science agencies, and several related agencies. The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Commerce for the International Trade Administration, the Bureau of Industry and Security, the Economic Development Administration, the Minority Business Development Agency, Economic and Statistical Analysis, the Bureau of the Census, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Departmental Management. The bill provides appropriations to DOJ for Justice Operations, Management, and Accountability; the Executive Office for Immigration Review; the Office of Inspector General; the U.S. Parole Commission; Legal Activities; the U.S. Marshals Service; the National Security Division; Interagency Law Enforcement; the Federal Bureau of Investigation; the Drug Enforcement Administration; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and the Federal Prison System. The bill also provides appropriations to DOJ for state and local law enforcement activities, including the Office on Violence Against Women, the Office of Justice Programs, and Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS). The bill provides appropriations for science agencies, including the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the National Space Council, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the National Science Foundation. The bill provides appropriations to related agencies, including the Commission on Civil Rights, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the U.S. International Trade Commission, the Legal Services Corporation, the Marine Mammal Commission, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and the State Justice Institute. The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

ADAPT Act

I don't have enough information to write an accurate summary. The title "ADAPT Act" is too vague, and the subjects listed only indicate "Health" without specifying what policy area or problem the bill addresses. To provide a meaningful plain-English explanation of what this bill would actually do and who it affects, I would need more details about its specific provisions or policy focus.

Healing Partnerships for Survivors Act

This bill would establish or expand partnerships between healthcare providers and organizations that support survivors of trauma, abuse, or other serious hardships, aiming to improve mental health and recovery services. The legislation likely directs federal health agencies to coordinate with nonprofits and community groups to make counseling, treatment, and support programs more accessible to survivors. It would affect patients seeking mental health care, healthcare providers, and community organizations working with vulnerable populations.

Young Fishermen’s Development Program Reauthorization Act

This bill extends and reauthorizes a federal program that helps young people enter the commercial fishing industry by providing training, education, and support services. The program aims to develop the next generation of fishermen and maintain fishing communities by making it easier for young adults to learn the trade and start fishing operations. The bill has been approved by a Senate committee and is ready for a full Senate vote.

HELP Act

The HELP Act addresses transportation infrastructure and public works projects, likely aiming to improve highways, transit systems, or related infrastructure. Based on its referral to the Highways and Transit Subcommittee, the bill probably affects states, cities, construction companies, and commuters who depend on road and public transportation systems. The specific details of what funding or changes it would make are not yet clear from its current status in the legislative process.

Health Records Enhancement Act

The bill would improve how the military and Veterans Affairs share medical records, making it easier for veterans to access their health information and for doctors to see their complete medical history when treating them. This could help prevent duplicate tests, reduce medical errors, and speed up care for veterans transitioning from active duty to civilian life or VA hospitals. The change would primarily affect veterans and military service members who need coordinated healthcare across different military and VA facilities.

Restore and Modernize Our National Laboratories Act of 2025

This bill would provide funding and support to upgrade and improve the nation's scientific research laboratories, which conduct work on energy, climate, and other critical technologies. The upgrades would modernize aging facilities and equipment at these labs to help them operate more efficiently and stay competitive in developing new energy solutions and scientific breakthroughs. The changes would primarily affect the Department of Energy, the scientists and engineers who work at these facilities, and the communities where the labs are located.

Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act

Based on the title and international affairs focus, this bill likely aims to reduce costs in U.S. foreign aid or international programs while maintaining or improving their effectiveness. The specific changes would depend on the bill's details, but it could involve restructuring how the government spends money on activities like humanitarian assistance, diplomatic operations, or international development projects. Taxpayers and people in countries receiving U.S. assistance would be affected by any changes to how these programs operate.

Halting the Epidemic of Addiction and Loss Act of 2025

This bill aims to address the addiction crisis by likely funding treatment programs, prevention efforts, and support services for people struggling with substance abuse. It would probably affect individuals dealing with addiction, their families, healthcare providers, and communities hit hardest by the opioid and drug epidemics. The legislation has been sent to the Senate health committee for review and debate.

Veterans Health Care Stamp Act

Veterans Health Care Stamp Act This bill requires the U.S. Postal Service to issue and sell a Veterans Health Care Stamp to help fund the medical care and treatment of veterans.

Preventive Health Savings Act

Preventive Health Savings Act This bill requires the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon receiving a request from Congress, to determine if proposed legislation would reduce spending outside of the 10-year budget window through the use of preventive health care. Under the bill, the term preventive health care generally refers to an action that focuses on the health of the public, individuals, and defined populations in order to protect, promote, and maintain health and wellness and prevent disease, disability, and premature death. If CBO determines that the proposed legislation would result in net reductions in budget outlays from the use of preventive health care, any CBO projection regarding the legislation must include (1) a description and estimate of the reductions in outlays, and (2) a description of the basis for these conclusions. Any estimate provided by CBO pursuant to this bill must be used as a supplementary estimate and may not be used to determine compliance with the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 or any other budgetary enforcement controls.

STEM RESTART Act

The STEM RESTART Act would help workers who left science, technology, engineering, and math careers return to those fields by providing training, support, and potentially job placement assistance. The bill aims to address labor shortages in STEM industries while giving people a second chance to re-enter careers they may have left due to personal circumstances, family obligations, or other reasons. This would benefit both workers seeking to restart their careers and employers struggling to find qualified staff in technical fields.

BIRD Health Act of 2025

The BIRD Health Act would establish or modify health programs and policies, though the specific details are not yet clear from the title alone. Based on its referral to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, it likely addresses healthcare delivery, insurance, or public health initiatives that could affect patients, healthcare providers, or health insurance companies. The bill is currently under review and has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House.

Advocating for Small Business Act

This bill aims to support small businesses by making changes to financial regulations and lending practices that affect entrepreneurs and small company owners. The specific provisions likely focus on reducing regulatory burdens, improving access to credit, or adjusting rules that govern how banks and financial institutions work with smaller firms. The bill has advanced through the committee process and is now scheduled for consideration by the full House.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to include Parkinson's disease in the list of illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities, and for other purposes.

Firefighters who develop Parkinson's disease would be able to claim it as a work-related illness and receive federal benefits, similar to how other job-related health conditions are already covered for federal employees in fire protection roles. The change recognizes that firefighters' exposure to hazardous materials and chemicals on the job may cause this neurological disease, making them eligible for compensation and medical coverage without having to prove the connection themselves.

PATRIOT Parks Act

This bill would likely establish new national parks or expand protections for existing public lands and natural areas across the country. The legislation would affect outdoor enthusiasts, local communities near these lands, and conservation groups by potentially restricting certain activities or uses on designated properties while preserving them for future generations. The bill is currently being reviewed by Congress's committee responsible for managing national parks and public lands.

Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act

This bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to bury deceased veterans within a specific timeframe and establish accountability measures when those deadlines are missed. It aims to prevent long delays in funeral services for veterans and their families by setting clear standards and consequences for the VA when burials are delayed. The legislation also addresses issues with death certificates to ensure accurate and timely documentation for veterans' families.

Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act

This bill would increase funding and support for training programs that teach doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers how to provide palliative care—treatment focused on relieving pain and improving quality of life for seriously ill patients—and hospice services for people nearing the end of life. The goal is to expand the number of healthcare professionals with expertise in end-of-life care so more patients and families have access to these services. The bill affects medical schools, nursing programs, healthcare workers, and patients with serious illnesses or terminal conditions.

Stop ICE from Kidnapping U.S. Citizens Act

This bill would establish legal protections and procedures to prevent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from detaining or deporting people who are U.S. citizens, including measures to verify citizenship status before detention and provide compensation to citizens who are wrongfully detained. It would affect immigrants, citizens at risk of mistaken identity, and ICE operations by requiring stricter verification standards and potentially creating liability for the agency when citizens are incorrectly held. The bill aims to address cases where ICE has detained American citizens due to documentation errors or identity mix-ups.

Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act of 2025

This bill would require employers to establish heat safety standards and protections for workers, including mandatory rest breaks, access to water and shade, and emergency response plans during hot weather conditions. The law would apply to both indoor and outdoor workers across various industries to prevent heat-related illnesses, injuries, and deaths. Employers who fail to comply could face penalties, while workers would gain new protections and the right to report unsafe heat conditions.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit voting in Federal, State, or local elections by individuals who are not citizens of the United States.

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that prohibits an individual who is not a U.S. citizen from voting in federal, state, or local elections for public office or voting on any ballot initiative or referendum held in the United States.

Expanding WKSI Eligibility Act

This bill reduces the required aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity shares for an issuer of securities to qualify as a well-known seasoned issuer. A well-known seasoned issuer is allowed to make expedited public offerings of securities through automatic shelf registrations.

Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act

Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to convey approximately 7 acres of specified land (in two parcels) within the Vicksburg National Military Park to Mississippi for an interpretive center. The conveyed land must facilitate public access to the park, may not be used in a manner that adversely impacts the park's resources or visitor experience, and remains subject to any use restriction that Interior determines is appropriate. Interior must convey the land by quitclaim deed and without consideration, such as payment. Upon the conveyance of the land, Interior must modify the park's boundary to exclude the land.

Toxic-Free Beauty Act of 2025

The proposal would ban or restrict certain chemicals commonly found in cosmetics and personal care products like makeup, shampoo, and lotions that scientists have linked to health problems. Companies selling beauty products in the U.S. would need to reformulate their products to remove these harmful substances or face penalties. This would affect cosmetics manufacturers and potentially change what products are available to consumers, though it aims to protect people—especially women and children who use these products regularly—from exposure to toxic chemicals.

Restoring Equal Opportunity Act

The bill aims to address housing and community development issues, likely by removing barriers that prevent equal access to housing opportunities for certain groups of people. Based on its referral to both the Judiciary and Education committees, it probably involves enforcing fair housing laws or expanding protections against discrimination in housing and related community programs. The specific details of what changes it would make are not yet clear from its current status in committee review.

Improving Capital Allocation for Newcomers Act of 2025

Improving Capital Allocation for Newcomers Act of 2025 This bill expands qualification requirements for venture capital funds to include investment firms with more owners and capital contributions. Venture capital funds are exempt from certain regulations applicable to other investment firms, including those related to filings, audits, and restricted communications with investors. Currently, an investment firm qualifies as a venture capital fund if, among other requirements (1) the fund's securities are owned by 250 persons or less, and (2) the fund has $10 million or less in aggregate capital contributions and uncalled committed capital. The bill increases these amounts to 2,000 persons and $150 million, respectively.

Recognizing the threat of extreme weather to children's health and well-being, and expressing the sense of Congress that solutions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities and needs of children.

This resolution expresses the sense that adaptations to and protections from extreme weather conditions must be developed and deployed rapidly and equitably, with consideration for the physical and mental health needs of current and future generations of young people.

Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2025

Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2025 This bill directs the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise venture capital investment regulations to allow additional types of investments to be considered as qualifying investments. Venture capital funds are exempt from certain regulations applicable to other investment firms, including those related to filings, audits, and restricted communications with investors. Under current regulations, non-qualifying investments—which include secondary transactions and investments in other venture capital funds—may comprise up to 20% of a venture capital fund. The bill allows investments acquired through secondary transactions or investments in other venture capital funds to be considered as qualifying investments for venture capital funds. However, for a private fund to qualify as a venture capital fund, the fund's investments must predominately (1) be acquired directly, or (2) be investments in other venture capital funds.

SAFE Guidance Act

The legislation would require federal financial regulators to provide clear written guidance to banks and financial companies before enforcing new rules, giving these institutions time to understand and prepare for compliance. This affects banks, credit unions, and other financial firms that need to know what regulators expect of them, potentially reducing confusion and unintended violations of financial regulations.

FAST VETS Act

Focused Assistance and Skills Training for Veterans' Employment and Transition Success Act or the FAST VETS Act This act establishes conditions under which a veteran's individualized vocational rehabilitation plan (under the Veteran Readiness and Employment program) must be redeveloped. The program provides job training and employment-related services to veterans with service-connected disabilities. Currently, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must formulate and annually review an individualized vocational rehabilitation plan for veterans who have a serious employment handicap and have a reasonably feasible vocational goal. The act provides that such plan must be redeveloped with the veteran if the VA determines the achievement of the long-range rehabilitation goals for the veteran are no longer feasible due to changes in the employment handicap of the veteran and are more likely under a different plan.

CIRCLE Act

The proposal would change how the federal government taxes businesses that operate across multiple states and countries, potentially allowing them to allocate income differently for tax purposes. This could affect how much tax large corporations owe to the federal government and might influence where companies choose to locate their operations. Small business owners and workers could see indirect effects depending on how companies respond to these tax changes.

Stop COYOTES Act

The legislation would create new federal criminal penalties and enforcement tools targeting human smugglers, commonly known as coyotes, who illegally transport people across borders. It would give law enforcement agencies additional resources and authority to investigate and prosecute smuggling operations that endanger migrants' lives. The bill aims to disrupt smuggling networks that exploit vulnerable people seeking to enter the country illegally.

SHARKED Act of 2025

Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue Act of 2025 or the SHARKED Act of 2025 This bill requires the Department of Commerce to establish a task force to address and report to Congress about critical needs with respect to shark depredation. (Shark depredation is the partial or complete removal of a hooked fish by a shark directly from a fishing line before the line is retrieved.) The duties of the task force are, among other responsibilities, to (1) develop ways to improve coordination and communication across the fisheries management and shark research communities; (2) identify research priorities and funding opportunities; (3) develop recommended management strategies to address shark depredation; and (4) coordinate the development and distribution of educational materials. The bill specifies that the task force must include representatives of each Regional Fishery Management Council, each Marine Fisheries Commission, the fish and wildlife agencies of coastal states, and the National Marine Fisheries Service. The task force must also include researchers and others with relevant expertise. The task force must report its findings to Congress within two years after the bill's enactment and every two years thereafter until the task force is terminated. The task force sunsets within seven years after the date of its establishment.

SMART Act of 2025

Supervisory Modifications for Appropriate Risk-based Testing Act of 2025 or the SMART Act of 2025 This bill limits the scope of certain examinations and combines oversight procedures for certain small depository institutions and credit unions. Specifically, depository institutions and credit unions that are considered well-capitalized and well-managed (per their most recent examination) with assets of $6 billion or less must receive a limited-scope examination, as determined by the appropriate federal regulator, in the year following a full-scope examination. In addition, upon request by the depository institution or credit union, the regulator must combine separate compliance examinations (e.g., safety and soundness examinations and information technology examinations) and perform them at the same time. The bill provides exceptions for recently acquired depository institutions and for depository institutions and credit unions subject to certain formal enforcement proceedings or orders.

To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993.

This bill revises tribal membership requirements for the Catawba Indian Nation (a tribe in South Carolina). The Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993 explicitly restricted the tribe’s future membership to lineal descendants of people on the final base membership roll who maintained continuous political relations with the tribe. This bill removes these membership criteria and allows the tribe to determine its membership. (The tribe uses three base membership rolls and anyone who wants to be enrolled must prove lineal descent from someone listed on one of these base membership rolls.)

Cosmetic Supply Chain Transparency Act of 2025

Cosmetic Supply Chain Transparency Act of 2025 This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to maintain a list of certain chemicals incidentally present in cosmetics, known as nonfunctional constituents , that are harmful to human health or the environment. The bill also imposes certain testing and disclosure requirements on cosmetics brand owners (i.e., entities bringing cosmetics to market) and suppliers of cosmetics, packaging, and ingredients. For each listed nonfunctional constituent, the FDA must identify the ingredient or cosmetic in which the constituent is known or reasonably expected to be present. The FDA must also (1) accept petitions to add substances to the list, (2) issue guidance for industry related to testing and detecting such nonfunctional constituents, and (3) establish a committee to provide advice on creating the list and developing the required industry guidance. Within a year of a nonfunctional constituent being added to the list, a supplier of an ingredient or cosmetic must test for that constituent and provide a brand owner the results and other information before selling the ingredient or cosmetic to the brand owner. A supplier of an ingredient or cosmetic must provide additional information about the item upon a brand owner's request. Brand owners and other entities in the supply chain of a cosmetic must maintain records with information about the suppliers of ingredients and raw materials used in their cosmetics and provide such information to the FDA upon request. The bill also imposes civil penalties for entities that violate this bill's provisions.

Syria Sanctions Accountability Act of 2025

This bill would require the federal government to maintain and enforce economic sanctions against Syria's government and provide Congress with regular reports on how those sanctions are being implemented and what their effects are. The legislation aims to hold Syria accountable for human rights violations and other actions the U.S. considers harmful, while keeping lawmakers informed about the impact of these trade restrictions on the Syrian economy and population.

Cosmetic Hazardous Ingredient Right to Know Act of 2025

Cosmetic Hazardous Ingredient Right to Know Act of 2025 This bill requires cosmetic products to be labeled with a full list of their ingredients, including fragrance and flavor ingredients, and imposes other disclosure and labeling requirements related to certain potentially harmful ingredients. A cosmetic product that fails to meet such requirements may not be sold. Under current law, a cosmetic product’s packaging must generally include a list of its ingredients, but fragrance or flavor ingredients may be listed as fragrance or flavor in lieu of listing specific ingredient names. Within two years of the bill’s enactment, a cosmetic product's labeling or packaging must include a full list of its ingredients, including fragrance and flavor ingredients. Further, if the cosmetic includes certain ingredients, its labeling or packaging must also contain a specified statement directing consumers to the brand owner's website for information on health impacts of the product’s ingredients. Ingredients that trigger this requirement include those identified on specified lists of harmful or potentially harmful chemicals, such as chemicals identified as carcinogenic by the Environmental Protection Agency. The Food and Drug Administration must maintain a public list of all such ingredients. Within one year of enactment, a brand owner must disclose certain information on its website for each of its cosmetic products, including a full list of ingredients; the functional purpose served by each fragrance or flavor ingredient; and if any ingredient is identified on the specified lists of harmful or potentially harmful chemicals, a link to the relevant list.

Cosmetic Safety for Communities of Color and Professional Salon Workers Act of 2025

Cosmetic Safety for Communities of Color and Professional Salon Workers Act of 2025 This bill establishes programs and requirements to address the effects of harmful chemicals in cosmetics on consumers and salon workers, particularly in communities of color, and subjects synthetic braids to regulation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Specifically, the FDA must establish safety standards for synthetic braids. Synthetic braids that do not meet such standards must be labeled with a specified warning. The bill also requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct (or award grants for) research on harmful chemicals most commonly found in cosmetics marketed to and used by women and girls of color and professional nail, hair, and beauty salon workers. HHS must publish reports summarizing this research, including recommendations for reducing potentially unsafe exposures. In addition, the FDA must award grants to support the development of alternative, safer chemicals that may be used in place of harmful chemicals in cosmetics. HHS must also establish, through grants to eligible entities, national resource centers on beauty justice and salon worker health and safety to educate consumers and salon workers, respectively, about harmful chemicals in cosmetics. Finally, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration must require manufacturers and importers of professional cosmetic products to make safety data sheets available in multiple languages for cosmetics that include certain hazardous chemicals. Employers, including salon operators, must make the relevant safety data sheet available to any employee exposed to a product subject to this requirement.

Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act of 2025

This legislation would require employers to establish heat safety standards and protections for workers exposed to high temperatures, including requirements for rest breaks, water access, and emergency medical response plans. The law would apply to workers in outdoor jobs and indoor settings where heat is a hazard, such as construction sites, farms, warehouses, and factories. Employers who fail to follow these heat safety requirements could face penalties and workers could seek compensation for heat-related illnesses or injuries.

Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act

This bill would likely use tax incentives or penalties related to methane emissions to encourage companies to reduce their methane output while supporting economic growth. The measure would probably affect oil, gas, and agricultural businesses that produce methane as a byproduct of their operations, as well as companies that develop methane reduction technologies. The specific tax changes would be determined by the Finance Committee as it reviews the proposal.

Healthy Moms and Babies Act

Healthy Moms and Babies Act This bill establishes programs and requirements to support maternal health services under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). For example, the bill allows state Medicaid programs to cover services that are provided by maternity health homes (designated providers or health teams that provide pregnancy and postpartum coordinated care services). It also establishes a demonstration program to expand telehealth services for pregnant and postpartum women under Medicaid. The bill also establishes an advisory group on birthing practices for health care professionals, requires a study on Medicaid coverage of doula services, and establishes other requirements relating to the maternal health care workforce. It also requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to develop guidance on ways to address social determinants of health for pregnant and postpartum women and to reduce maternal mortality for Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries.

End the Cyprus Embargo Act

This bill would lift the U.S. arms embargo on Cyprus, allowing American military equipment and weapons to be sold to the Cypriot government. The embargo has been in place for decades due to Cyprus's division and tensions with Turkey, so removing it would change U.S. foreign policy toward the Eastern Mediterranean region and affect defense contractors, Cyprus's military capabilities, and diplomatic relationships in the area.

Over-the-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Amendments

Over-the-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Amendments This bill reauthorizes the Over-the-Counter (OTC) Monograph Drug User Fee Program (OMUFA); revises procedures used by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to evaluate topical, nonprescription drugs (e.g., sunscreens); and requires the FDA to clarify the process through which a prescription drug may be switched to nonprescription status. Under current law, many OTC drugs are marketed through compliance with an OTC monograph issued by the FDA, rather than through an approved new drug application. Monographs establish the conditions under which OTC drugs are generally recognized as safe and effective. The bill reauthorizes the collection of OMUFA fees from OTC drug facilities through FY2030 and revises methods for calculating such fees. Separately, the bill requires the FDA to allow for the use of real-world evidence to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of active ingredients in topical, nonprescription drugs. The FDA must consider nonclinical tests and other alternatives to animal testing in evaluating such drugs. The FDA must also issue guidance to clarify the application process for nonprescription drugs, including applications to switch a prescription drug to nonprescription status. The FDA must plan to engage stakeholders in identifying drugs that are promising candidates for a switch. Moreover, applicants seeking a switch may request to meet with the FDA to develop a plan for the requisite application. Finally, the Government Accountability Office must report on (1) the OTC monograph drug supply chain, and (2) the FDA’s handling of applications to switch a prescription drug to nonprescription status.

Child Care for Working Families Act

This bill would help working families afford child care by providing financial assistance or tax benefits to lower and middle-income parents who need to pay for childcare while they work. The legislation aims to make child care more accessible and affordable so parents—particularly mothers—can stay in the workforce without spending a huge portion of their income on care costs. Families with young children and working parents would be the primary beneficiaries of this support.

Clear Skies Act

The Clear Skies Act would modify air pollution regulations by setting new limits on emissions from power plants and other industrial sources. The bill aims to reduce smog and acid rain while giving companies flexibility in how they meet these pollution standards, potentially through trading emission credits with other facilities. This would affect power companies, manufacturers, and communities concerned with air quality.

Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act

This bill would increase funding and support for training programs that teach doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers how to provide palliative care—medical treatment focused on relieving pain and improving quality of life for seriously ill patients—and hospice services for people nearing the end of life. By expanding educational opportunities in these specialties, the bill aims to ensure more patients have access to compassionate end-of-life care and reduce unnecessary suffering. The measure would affect healthcare providers, medical schools, and patients with serious illnesses or terminal diagnoses.

Joint Chiefs Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill would reauthorize funding and programs related to the Joint Chiefs of Staff's management of public lands and natural resources. The legislation affects how the military leadership oversees conservation efforts, land use policies, and natural resource management on federal properties. Congress is currently reviewing the bill to determine which committees should handle different sections based on their areas of responsibility.

Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment Act of 2025

This bill would increase federal funding and research efforts focused on uterine fibroids—noncancerous tumors that grow in the uterus and affect many women—and improve treatment options and patient care for this condition. The legislation aims to support medical research, education for healthcare providers, and better access to gynecological treatments for women dealing with fibroids. It would primarily benefit women's health by expanding knowledge about the condition and making care more available and effective.

Farmers First Act of 2025

Farmers First Act of 2025 This bill extends through FY2030 and revises the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN). This Department of Agriculture program provides competitive grants to states, Indian tribes, and qualified nonprofit organizations to provide stress assistance programs (i.e., professional agricultural behavioral health counseling, helplines, and resources) to individuals engaged in farming, ranching, and agriculture-related occupations. The bill specifies that the grant funding for farm telephone helplines and websites may also be used for crisis lines. Further, FRSAN grant recipients may establish referral relationships with providers, including Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, health centers, rural health clinics, and critical access hospitals.

DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025

Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and Deliver the American Dream Act of 2025 or as the DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025 This bill addresses various immigration-related issues, including by requiring higher pay for U.S. Border Patrol agents, deferring the removal of eligible individuals without lawful immigration status, and implementing a mandatory electronic employment eligibility verification system patterned off the E-Verify system. The bill establishes several programs for individuals present in the United States without lawful status, including a path to lawful permanent resident status for qualified individuals, including those with deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) status. In addition, the bill establishes the Dignity Program, which defers the removal of eligible individuals without lawful immigration status on a seven-year, renewable basis, provided individuals meet employment or education requirements, pay restitution, and satisfy other conditions. The bill also makes various changes to penalties and processes applicable to individuals entering the United States, for example by increasing the maximum criminal penalty for individuals previously removed or denied admission to the United States who attempt to reenter, authorizing the use of DNA testing to verify family relationships of immigrants, and establishing campuses at the border to process asylees. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must create, and U.S. employers must use, a nationwide electronic employment eligibility verification system. Furthermore, DHS may grant relatives of U.S. citizens relief from removal. The bill also increases the per country percentage ceiling for family-sponsored and employment-based visas.

A resolution commemorating 30 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam on July 11, 2025.

This resolution marks the 30th anniversary of restored diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam, which were formally established on July 11, 1995. The resolution honors this milestone in U.S.-Vietnam relations and recognizes the progress both countries have made in trade, cultural exchange, and cooperation over the past three decades. The Senate has already approved the resolution with amendments.

Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act

This bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to bury deceased veterans within a specific timeframe and establish accountability measures when those deadlines are missed. It aims to address delays that have left some veteran families waiting extended periods for their loved ones' final burials, while also ensuring death certificates are processed promptly. The legislation would affect veterans' families and VA burial operations across the country.

Keep Your Coins Act of 2025

Keep Your Coins Act of 2025 This bill prohibits federal agencies from restricting a person's use of convertible virtual currency for their own purposes or to conduct transactions through a self-hosted wallet.

Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management Relocation Act of 2025

This bill would move the federal Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management from its current location to a different city or location, likely to consolidate government operations or change where energy policy decisions are made. The relocation could affect the office's employees, energy companies that work with the government, and the communities where the office currently operates and would relocate to. The specific details about where it would move and why would be determined as the bill moves through Congress.

No New Burma Funds Act

This bill would prevent the U.S. government from providing new financial aid or assistance to Burma (Myanmar) until the country meets certain conditions, likely related to human rights, democracy, or governance. The measure would affect American foreign aid budgets and could put pressure on the Burmese government to change its policies. The bill is currently under review by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

State-Based Universal Health Care Act of 2025

This bill would allow individual states to create their own universal health care systems that cover all residents, rather than requiring a one-size-fits-all national approach. It would give states flexibility to design programs tailored to their needs while potentially exempting them from certain federal health care requirements. The proposal affects everyone with health insurance, state governments, employers, and federal health programs like Medicare and the military's health system.

Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2025

The legislation would increase federal funding for research into uterine fibroids, which are noncancerous tumors that affect many women, and would require the National Institutes of Health to coordinate these research efforts. It would also support educational programs to help doctors and patients better understand and manage the condition. Women with uterine fibroids and medical researchers studying the disease would be the primary beneficiaries of these expanded resources and awareness initiatives.

Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025

This proposal would officially label the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization at the federal level, which could restrict its members' ability to enter the United States, freeze any assets they hold in America, and potentially make it illegal to provide support to the group. The designation would affect immigration decisions, law enforcement actions, and foreign policy toward countries where the organization operates. The bill is currently being reviewed by committees in Congress to determine whether it should move forward for a vote.

Satellite-Based Agricultural Data Act

The proposal would allow farmers and agricultural companies to use satellite imagery and data to monitor crop health, predict yields, and manage their land more efficiently. By making this technology more accessible and affordable, the bill aims to help farmers make better decisions about planting, irrigation, and pest management while potentially reducing waste and improving productivity.

Don’t Feed the Bears Act of 2025

The bill would establish or strengthen rules preventing people from intentionally or carelessly feeding bears on public lands, which can make bears dangerous and dependent on human food sources. It likely aims to protect both wildlife and visitors to national forests, parks, and other federal lands by imposing penalties on people who leave food out or directly feed bears. The measure affects outdoor recreationists, campers, and anyone using public lands, as well as wildlife management agencies responsible for protecting both humans and bear populations.

Mobile Cancer Screening Act

This bill would establish or expand mobile cancer screening programs that bring cancer detection services directly to communities, particularly those with limited access to medical facilities. The legislation aims to help catch cancers earlier by making mammograms, colonoscopies, and other screening tests more available to underserved populations, including rural and low-income Americans. By removing barriers to screening, the bill could improve cancer survival rates and reduce health disparities across different communities.

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2026 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). It also authorizes the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board for FY2026. The bill authorizes appropriations but it does not provide budget authority, which is provided by appropriations legislation. Among other elements, the bill authorizes the procurement of various items, including aircraft, ships, and missiles; authorizes active duty and reserve component personnel strength levels; authorizes specified military construction projects and extends the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years; requires DOD to develop a strategy on the national security implications of emerging biotechnologies; requires the Navy to implement certain processes to improve the material condition and combat readiness of Navy surface ships maintained and repaired at private shipyards; extends the Pacific Deterrence Initiative (an initiative to enhance U.S. deterrence and defense posture, assure allies and partners, and increase capability and readiness in the Indo-Pacific region) through FY2026; and repeals various statutory provisions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion within DOD, including a provision establishing the position of Chief Diversity Officer of DOD. For additional information on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) see In Focus IF10516, Defense Primer: Navigating the NDAA , and In Focus IF10515, Defense Primer: The NDAA Process .

Farmers First Act of 2025

This bill would prioritize support for American farmers through changes to agricultural policies and programs, though the specific details are not yet public since it's still in early stages of review. Based on its title and focus, it likely aims to address farmer concerns such as commodity prices, trade issues, or access to federal assistance programs. The Senate Agriculture Committee will examine the proposal to determine whether it should move forward for a vote.

National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2025

The bill would establish a national center to study and address shortages of nurses across the United States, helping hospitals and healthcare systems understand workforce needs and develop training programs. It aims to improve how the country prepares, recruits, and retains nurses to meet growing demand in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings.

Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025

The legislation would officially designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization under U.S. law, which would restrict financial transactions, freeze assets, and impose criminal penalties on individuals or groups providing material support to the organization. This designation would affect U.S. foreign policy toward countries where the Muslim Brotherhood operates, potentially impact diplomatic relationships, and could influence how the U.S. government interacts with organizations or individuals connected to the group. The change would give law enforcement and intelligence agencies additional tools to investigate and prosecute activities they determine are linked to the organization.

Epstein Files Transparency Act

Epstein Files Transparency Act This act requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to publish (in a searchable and downloadable format) all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials in DOJ's possession that relate to the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein. This includes (1) materials that relate to Ghislaine Maxwell, (2) flight logs and travel records, and (3) individuals named or referenced (including government officials) in connection with the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein. DOJ is permitted to withhold certain information such as the personal information of victims and materials that would jeopardize an active federal investigation. Additionally, not later than 15 days after the required publication, DOJ must report to Congress (1) all categories of information released and withheld, (2) a summary of any redactions made, and (3) a list of all government officials and politically exposed individuals named or referenced in the published materials.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.

This resolution provides a special rule for consideration of H.R. 185 and amends that bill to direct the Department of Justice (DOJ) to make publicly available certain records related to Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell. Under H.R. 185, as amended by the resolution, DOJ must publicly disclose all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials in its possession that relate to Epstein or Maxwell. The records include unclassified records referring or relating to Epstein's detention and death; flight logs of aircraft owned or used by Epstein; individuals named in connection with Epstein’s criminal activities, civil settlements, or immunity or plea agreements; immunity deals, sealed settlements, or plea bargains of Epstein or his associates; entities with ties to Epstein’s trafficking or financial networks; and internal Department of Justice communications concerning decisions to investigate or charge Epstein or his associates. However, under the amended bill, DOJ may withhold or redact portions of records with written justification that such portions contain (1) victims' personally identifiable information; (2) child sexual abuse materials; (3) images of death, physical abuse, or injury; (4) information which would jeopardize an active federal investigation or prosecution; or (5) classified information. DOJ may not withhold or redact records on the basis of embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity. Further, within 15 days of completing the required disclosures, DOJ must provide Congress with a report listing all categories of records released and withheld, all redactions made and their legal basis, and all government officials and politically exposed persons named or referenced in the released materials.

A bill to transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain parcels of Federal land in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and for other purposes.

The federal government would transfer control of certain parcels of land in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia from one agency to another, allowing different management of these properties. This affects how the land is maintained and used going forward, potentially impacting local recreation, conservation, or historical preservation efforts in the area. The Senate has already approved the measure without any changes.

Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act of 2025

This bill would require employers to provide workers with clear, written information about their pay rates, how their wages are calculated, and any deductions before they start working. The legislation aims to protect employees from wage theft and hidden pay practices by ensuring transparency in compensation across all types of jobs.

Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2025

This bill would help Native American tribes gain better access to clean drinking water and improve water infrastructure on tribal lands. It addresses water quality and supply issues that many reservations currently face by potentially providing funding, technical support, or regulatory changes to ensure tribes can maintain safe water systems. The proposal is currently being reviewed by multiple congressional committees to determine which parts fall under their specific areas of responsibility.

Agricultural Risk Review Act of 2025

Agricultural Risk Review Act of 2025 This bill makes changes to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), including by requiring CFIUS to determine whether a national security review is necessary for reportable agricultural land transactions that are referred by the Department of Agriculture (USDA). (CFIUS oversees the national security risks of certain foreign investment in the United States. CFIUS has the authority to review covered transactions, which include mergers, acquisitions, and takeovers that could result in foreign control of a U.S. business; certain investments in businesses involved in critical technologies, critical infrastructure, or sensitive personal data; and certain real estate transactions.) Specifically, the bill directs CFIUS to, after receiving notification from USDA, determine (1) whether a reportable agricultural land transaction is a covered transaction, and (2) whether CFIUS should initiate a national security review or take another action with respect to the transaction. Reportable agricultural land transaction means a transaction (1) that USDA has reason to believe is a covered transaction, based on information from or in cooperation with the intelligence community; (2) that involves the acquisition of an interest in agricultural land by a foreign person of China, North Korea, Russia, or Iran; and (3) with respect to which a foreign person is required to submit a report to USDA regarding their agricultural land transactions. The bill also expands CFIUS to include the Secretary of Agriculture for covered transactions that involve agricultural land, agricultural biotechnology, or the agriculture industry (e.g., agricultural transportation, storage, and processing).

Advancing VA’s Emergency Response to (AVERT) Crises Act of 2025

This bill would strengthen the Department of Veterans Affairs' ability to respond quickly to emergencies and crises affecting veterans, likely by giving the VA more flexibility to deploy resources, hire staff, and make decisions without lengthy bureaucratic delays during urgent situations. The changes would help the VA better handle sudden surges in demand for services, natural disasters, or other emergencies that impact veterans' access to healthcare and benefits. Veterans and VA employees would be the primary groups affected by these emergency response improvements.

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".

This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) relating to the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) for Alaska’s Central Yukon planning area and issued on November 12, 2024. By way of background, an RMP guides the management of lands administered by the BLM. This Central Yukon RMP modified the prior RMP for the area, including by designating 21 areas of critical environmental concern or research natural areas, encompassing approximately 3,611,000 acres.

Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025

This bill would protect a section of Florida's Myakka River from development by designating it as a Wild and Scenic River, a federal status that restricts dam construction and requires careful management of the surrounding land. The designation would preserve the river's natural character and recreational value for fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing while affecting how property owners and local governments can use land along the river corridor. The change would primarily impact Florida residents, outdoor enthusiasts, and conservation groups interested in protecting the river ecosystem.

America’s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act

The government would create and sell special commemorative coins to celebrate the Olympic and Paralympic Games, with proceeds going toward supporting the games and related programs. These coins would be produced in limited quantities and sold to collectors and the public at a premium price above their face value. The coins would serve as both a fundraising tool and a way for Americans to commemorate the Olympic and Paralympic events.

Wyoming Education Trust Modernization Act

Wyoming Education Trust Modernization Act This bill provides Wyoming with more flexibility to invest the principal of its permanent school fund by allowing the state to use earnings generated from investment of the fund rather than only interest. By way of background, Congress created the fund when Wyoming became a state by granting certain federal lands to be held in a trust for the state. Proceeds from school trust land sales, exchanges, or disposals are deposited into the fund to support public schools.

Kayla Hamilton Act

Kayla Hamilton Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to consider additional information when it makes placement determinations for unaccompanied alien children in its custody. Under federal law, an unaccompanied alien child is a minor with no lawful immigration status and no parent or legal guardian in the United States to provide care and physical custody. Current law requires HHS to (1) place a child in the least restrictive setting that is in the child's best interest, and (2) assess the safety and suitability of a sponsor prior to placing a child with that sponsor. In determining the least restrictive setting, this bill requires (currently, permits) HHS to consider the child's danger to self, danger to the community, and flight risk. Additionally, the bill requires placement in a secure facility in the case of a child who is 13 years of age or older and has gang-related markings or tattoos or a history of gang-related arrests or criminal conduct. In assessing the safety and suitability of a sponsor, this bill requires HHS to collect and provide to the Department of Homeland Security information about all adult residents of the household, including name, date of birth, Social Security number, immigration status, contact information, and the results of all background and criminal records checks. The bill also prohibits HHS from placing a child with a sponsor who is unlawfully present in the United States.

America's Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act

The government would create and sell special commemorative coins to celebrate the Olympic and Paralympic Games, with proceeds going toward supporting the games or related causes. These coins would be produced in limited quantities and sold to collectors and the public at a premium price above their face value. The U.S. Mint would handle production and distribution of these special coins.

America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act

America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act This bill allows an additional motorcycle, including passengers, to accompany a motorcyclist with an America the Beautiful Annual Pass when visiting federal recreational lands and waters. In 2024, the Department of the Interior limited the pass coverage to one motorcycle per pass rather than two. The bill specifies that the pass must cover the entrance fee and standard amenity recreation fee for the passholder and any passengers on the motorcycle along with one additional motorcycle with its passengers. The bill also codifies current Interior policy that the pass covers the fees for a passholder and any accompanying passengers in a noncommercial vehicle.

A resolution designating July 2025 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".

This resolution designates July 2025 as Plastic Pollution Action Month.

AFIDA Improvements Act of 2025

The bill would make changes to the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act, which requires foreign investors to report when they buy or lease farmland in the United States. The changes likely aim to improve how the government tracks and manages foreign ownership of American agricultural land, affecting both foreign investors and U.S. farmers and landowners.

Demanding the immediate release of all Federal documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein.

This resolution calls on the federal government to publicly release all documents it holds related to Jeffrey Epstein, the financier convicted of sex trafficking. The measure aims to increase transparency around the investigation and prosecution of Epstein's crimes, potentially allowing the public and victims' families to access information about his activities and any connections to other individuals.

Save Local Business Act

Save Local Business Act This bill provides that a person may be considered a joint employer of the employees of another employer under federal labor law only if such person directly, actually, and immediately exercises significant control over the essential terms and conditions of employment. Such control may by demonstrated by hiring and discharging employees; determining individual employee rates of pay and benefits; day-to-day supervision of employees; assigning individual work schedules, positions, or tasks; or administering employee discipline.

Helping More Families Save Act

This bill would likely create or expand savings programs to help families, particularly lower-income households, build emergency funds or save for down payments on homes. The legislation probably focuses on housing affordability by making it easier for people to accumulate money for housing-related expenses through tax incentives, matched savings accounts, or similar financial tools. It would primarily benefit working families and individuals struggling to afford housing in their communities.

STOP China Act

Safeguarding Transit Operations to Prohibit China Act or the STOP China Act This bill prohibits federal transportation funds from being used to purchase rolling stock (e.g., rail cars or buses) or fueling or charging infrastructure from entities with ties to China, North Korea, Russia, or Iran (i.e., a covered nation). In general, this replaces a current prohibition on the use of Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) funds for rolling stock from manufacturers owned or controlled by corporations based in certain countries. Specifically, Department of Transportation funds, which include FTA funds, may not be used for the purchase of rolling stock or bus fueling or charging infrastructure from entities with ties to a covered nation. This prohibition also applies to vehicles that incorporate electric power trains from such entities. The prohibition broadly applies to corporations, joint ventures, individuals, and organizations with ties to covered nations. Examples of applicable entities include an individual whose activities are directed or financed by a covered nation or an entity that is owned or controlled by a covered nation or such an individual. The United States Trade Representative (USTR) must publish a list of the applicable entities and update the list annually. The bill includes an exception for motor vehicles or fueling and charging stations used for (1) inspecting or investigating vehicles or equipment; or (2) vehicle safety research, development, or testing.

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".

This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) relating to the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) Amendment for the Miles City Field Office in Montana and issued on November 20, 2024. By way of background, such an amendment revises an RMP, which guides the management of lands administered by BLM. This Miles City Field Office RMP Amendment made no acres available for coal leasing and 1,745,040 acres unavailable for further consideration for coal leasing.

Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Public Safety Improvement Act of 2025

The proposal would strengthen safety rules for commercial truck and bus drivers by improving how the federal government tracks and shares information about drivers who have failed drug and alcohol tests or violated substance-abuse rules. Currently, this information is kept in a federal database called the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, and the bill would likely enhance how states and transportation companies access and use this data to keep impaired drivers off the road. The changes would primarily affect commercial drivers, transportation companies, and state licensing agencies that oversee driver safety.

Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act

Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act This bill expands the criminal offenses that qualify as prior convictions for the purpose of enhanced sentencing under the Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA). Currently, the ACCA imposes a 15-year mandatory minimum prison term on a defendant who possesses, receives, or transports a firearm as a prohibited person (e.g., felon) and has three or more prior convictions for a serious drug offense or violent felony (or both) committed on separate occasions. The term serious drug offense means a federal or state offense with a statutory maximum prison term of 10 years or more. A state offense must involve the manufacture, distribution, or possession of a controlled substance as defined in the Controlled Substances Act. The term violent felony means any crime punishable by a prison term of more than one year that (1) has as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force; or (2) is burglary, arson, or extortion, or involves explosives. This bill replaces serious drug offense and violent felony with a new category of qualifying prior offense: serious felony convictions. The term serious felony conviction means (1) any conviction that, at the time of sentencing, was a felony offense punishable by a statutory maximum prison term of 10 years or more; or (2) any group of convictions imposed in the same proceeding or in consolidated proceedings with a total prison term of 10 years of more, regardless of how many years the defendant served.

United States-Greece Security Cooperation Reporting Act

The bill would require the U.S. government to regularly report to Congress on military and security cooperation between the United States and Greece, including details about defense agreements, military aid, and joint operations. These reports would help lawmakers stay informed about the scope and nature of the security relationship between the two countries. The measure affects defense officials, diplomats, and members of Congress who oversee foreign policy and military spending.

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2025

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2025 This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 programs and activities under: (1) title II of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA), including the State Formula Grant Program; and (2) title V of the JJDPA, including the Incentive Grants for Local Delinquency Prevention Program. The bill also makes changes to the State Formula Grant Program. Specifically, the bill allows states to use formula grant funds for programs to address racial and ethnic disparities, to collect data on the socioeconomic status of youth in the juvenile justice system, to divert youth from the justice system, and to support initiatives to comply with the core requirements. (Current law requires states to comply with four core requirements to receive a full allocation of formula grant funds.) Additionally, the bill limits an exception to the deinstitutionalization of status offenders (DSO) core requirement. The DSO core requirement prohibits the secure detention or confinement of a juvenile who commits a status offense (i.e., an offense that would not be a crime if committed by an adult) except in certain circumstances, including when a juvenile violates a court order. The bill prohibits the use of this exception beginning in FY2029 unless doing so aligns with the Interstate Compact on Juveniles, among other requirements.

Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act

Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act This bill expands the criminal offenses that qualify as prior convictions for the purpose of enhanced sentencing under the Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA). Currently, the ACCA imposes a 15-year mandatory minimum prison term on a defendant who possesses, receives, or transports a firearm as a prohibited person (e.g., felon) and has three or more prior convictions for a serious drug offense or violent felony (or both) committed on separate occasions. The term serious drug offense means a federal or state offense with a statutory maximum prison term of 10 years or more. A state offense must involve the manufacture, distribution, or possession of a controlled substance as defined in the Controlled Substances Act. The term violent felony means any crime punishable by a prison term of more than one year that (1) has as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force; or (2) is burglary, arson, or extortion, or involves explosives. This bill replaces serious drug offense and violent felony with a new category of qualifying prior offense: serious felony convictions. The term serious felony conviction means (1) any conviction that, at the time of sentencing, was a felony offense punishable by a statutory maximum prison term of 10 years or more; or (2) any group of convictions imposed in the same proceeding or in consolidated proceedings with a total prison term of 10 years of more, regardless of how many years the defendant served.

Back the Blue Act of 2025

Back the Blue Act of 2025 This bill establishes new criminal offenses for violent conduct against judicial officers and law enforcement officers and makes related changes. The bill also broadens the authority of certain law enforcement officers to carry firearms. With respect to new criminal offenses, the bill prohibits killing, attempting to kill, or conspiring to kill a federal judge, a federal law enforcement officer, or a public safety or judicial officer for a state, local, or tribal agency that receives federal funding. The bill also prohibits fleeing to avoid prosecution, custody, or confinement for such an offense. Additionally, the bill prohibits killing former federal judges, former federal law enforcement officers, or former public safety or judicial officers for a state, local, or tribal agency that receives federal funding. The bill also prohibits certain assaults on state or local law enforcement officers who work for an agency of a state or the District of Columbia that receives federal funding. The bill limits federal court review of challenges to state court convictions for killing a public safety officer or judge. The bill allows federal, state, and local law enforcement officers to carry firearms if authorized by law. The bill also allows qualified law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms and ammunition (including magazines) in school zones and in certain federal facilities that are open to the public. Finally, the bill temporarily directs the Department of Justice to make grants to improve relations between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve.

Delivering On Government Efficiency in Spending Act

This bill aims to reduce wasteful spending across federal government agencies by requiring them to find cost savings and operate more efficiently. It would likely establish new oversight mechanisms or requirements for how agencies budget and spend taxpayer money, affecting both government employees and the public services they provide. The bill has been sent to multiple committees to review different aspects of government spending and operations.

Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025

Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 a diesel emissions reduction program under which the Environmental Protection Agency provides grants, rebates, or loans for replacing diesel engines or retrofitting the engines with pollution control technologies.

A bill to amend the Digital Coast Act to improve the acquisition, integration, and accessibility of data of the Digital Coast program and to extend the program.

This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 the Digital Coast program managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and makes other changes to the program. Through the program, NOAA administers a digital platform with data, tools, training, and other information to support coastal management needs. The bill requires NOAA to ensure that data and resulting integrated products developed under the program are fully and freely available on the program website and via other sources. Further, NOAA must support existing efforts to acquire and integrate data related to underground infrastructure and subsurface utilities. Finally, NOAA must limit trainings carried out under the program to technical instruction on the use of data and tools provided by the program.

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".

This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) relating to the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the North Dakota Field Office and issued on January 8, 2025. By way of background, an RMP guides the management of lands administered by BLM. The 2025 North Dakota RMP modified the 1988 RMP, including by limiting development of oil and gas in low-potential areas and new coal leasing to areas within four miles of existing mines.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies. The bill provides appropriations to USDA for agricultural programs, including the Office of the Secretary, Executive Operations, the Economic Research Service, the National Agricultural Statistics Service, the Agricultural Research Service, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, the Agricultural Marketing Service, and the Food Safety and Inspection Service. The bill also provides appropriations to USDA for farm production and conservation programs, including the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center, the Farm Service Agency, the Risk Management Agency, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The bill provides appropriations to the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Fund and the Commodity Credit Corporation Fund. For USDA rural development programs, the bill includes appropriations for Salaries and Expenses, the Rural Housing Service, the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, and the Rural Utilities Service. The bill provides appropriations to the Food and Nutrition Service for Child Nutrition Programs; the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC); the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); the Commodity Assistance Program; and Nutrition Programs Administration. The bill provides appropriations to the Foreign Agricultural Service for (1) Food for Peace Title II Grants, and (2) McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program Grants. The bill also provides appropriations for (1) the Food and Drug Administration, and (2) the Farm Credit Administration. Additionally, the bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the execution-style murders of United States citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in the Republic of Serbia in July 1999.

This resolution expresses Congress's official position that three U.S. citizens named Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi were murdered in execution-style killings in Serbia in July 1999, and calls for acknowledgment and accountability regarding these deaths. The measure is primarily symbolic, intended to put Congress on record about these historical killings and potentially pressure the Serbian government or international bodies to address what happened to these individuals. It does not create new laws or direct government action, but rather serves as a formal statement of congressional concern about these deaths.

Anti-Rigging Act of 2025

Anti-Rigging Act of 2025 This bill prohibits a state where the congressional districts have been redistricted after a decennial census from carrying out another redistricting until after the next apportionment of Representatives following a decennial census, unless a court requires the state to conduct a subsequent redistricting to comply with the Constitution or enforce the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The bill is applicable to any congressional redistricting which occurs after the regular decennial census conducted during 2020.

PBM Reform Act of 2025

Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are companies that handle prescription drug coverage for insurance plans, and this bill would impose new regulations on how they operate—likely including requirements around pricing, formulary decisions, and transparency. The changes would affect patients paying for medications, insurance companies, pharmacies, and the PBMs themselves. The bill has been sent to multiple House committees to review different aspects of the proposal.

SCORE Act

Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements Act or the SCORE Act This bill provides a framework for the compensation of student athletes for the use of their name, image, or likeness (NIL). This includes addressing certain elements of the court approved agreement to settle the In re College Athlete NIL Litigation (i.e., House settlement ). Specifically, the bill statutorily prohibits institutions, conferences, or interstate intercollegiate athletic associations (e.g., the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)) from restricting the ability of a student athlete to enter an NIL agreement. The bill also requires institutions of higher education that generate $20 million or more in annual revenue from the institution's intercollegiate athletics activities to (1) provide counseling and medical benefits to student athletes, and (2) establish and maintain at least 16 varsity sports teams. Further, the bill authorizes interstate intercollegiate athletic associations to establish rules with respect to athletic eligibility, transfers, recruitment, and the disclosure of NIL agreements. Under the bill, student athletes may not be considered employees of an institution, conference, or interstate intercollegiate athletic association. The bill also preempts state laws with respect to compensation, payments, benefits, employment status, eligibility, and academic standards applicable to student athletes. Compliance with the provisions of this bill is considered lawful under federal and state antitrust laws.

Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.

This resolution expresses support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. (A journeyman lineworker is a person who builds and maintains electrical power systems.)

YALI Act of 2025

The YALI Act of 2025 aims to support international youth leadership and exchange programs, likely expanding opportunities for young people from the United States and other countries to participate in educational and professional development initiatives abroad. The bill would affect young people seeking international experience, educational institutions that host exchange programs, and U.S. diplomatic efforts to build relationships with emerging leaders in other nations.

Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act This bill requires the Department of Labor to provide training and education to its employees on how to effectively assist law enforcement in detecting human trafficking. The bill directs Labor to determine which employees should receive the training and education based on their official duties. Further, it requires the training and education to include information that is appropriate for the employees' location or environment; that reflects current trends and best practices for the location or environment; and that is relevant to detecting human trafficking, identifying suspected victims, and referring potential cases to the Department of Justice and other appropriate authorities.

Head Start for Our Future Act

This bill would expand and strengthen the Head Start program, which provides early childhood education and support services to low-income families with young children. The legislation likely aims to increase funding, improve teacher qualifications, or expand access to these preschool and developmental services for disadvantaged children before they enter kindergarten.

Improving Access to Prenatal Care for Military Families Act

This bill would make it easier for military families to access prenatal care by expanding coverage and services through the military health system. The changes would help pregnant service members and spouses get the medical checkups and support they need during pregnancy without facing barriers like long wait times or limited provider options. The goal is to improve health outcomes for military families and their newborns.

Timothy J. Barber Act

Timothy J. Barber Act This bill requires the Department of Labor to conduct a study on the effectiveness of spending by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for technical assistance and compliance assistance related to heat-related illness.

Excluding Illegal Aliens from Medicaid Act

This bill would prevent people who are in the country illegally from receiving Medicaid benefits, the government health insurance program for low-income Americans. The change would affect both newly arriving immigrants and those already living in the U.S. without legal status, potentially reducing their access to doctor visits, hospital care, and prescription medications.

To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to reduce the qualifying time for a spouse of an active duty member of the Armed Forces to take leave.

The bill would make it easier for spouses of active-duty military members to take unpaid time off work by reducing how long they need to have worked at their job before becoming eligible for leave under federal law. Currently, workers typically must be employed for 12 months before they can use Family and Medical Leave Act protections, but this change would lower that requirement specifically for military spouses. This would help military families manage the demands of deployment and military life without losing their jobs.

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".

This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) relating to the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) Amendment for the Miles City Field Office in Montana and issued on November 20, 2024. By way of background, such an amendment revises an RMP, which guides the management of lands administered by BLM. This Miles City Field Office RMP Amendment made no acres available for coal leasing and 1,745,040 acres unavailable for further consideration for coal leasing.

Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025

Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025 This bill modifies the appointment procedures and term of service for the Director of the Bureau of Prisons. Currently, the director is appointed by the Attorney General. This bill requires the director to be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The bill also limits the director to a single term of 10 years.

American Voices in Federal Lands Act

American Voices in Federal Lands Act This bill directs the Bureau of Land Management to modify its public comment system by (1) only considering public comments from U.S. citizens; and (2) deterring attempts at public involvement via artificial intelligence (AI), such as AI bots, by establishing and implementing a Completely Automated Public Turing Test to tell Computers and Humans Apart (CAPTCHA test).

Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act This bill requires the Department of Labor to provide training and education to its employees on how to effectively assist law enforcement in detecting human trafficking. The bill directs Labor to determine which employees should receive the training and education based on their official duties. Further, it requires the training and education to include information that is appropriate for the employees' location or environment; that reflects current trends and best practices for the location or environment; and that is relevant to detecting human trafficking, identifying suspected victims, and referring potential cases to the Department of Justice and other appropriate authorities.

Trafficking Survivors Relief Act

Trafficking Survivors Relief Act This act establishes a process to vacate convictions and expunge arrest records for certain criminal offenses committed by victims of human trafficking that directly result from or relate to having been a trafficking victim. It defines the offenses eligible to be vacated or expunged and sets forth procedures for filing a motion. The Government Accountability Office must assess the impact of this process, including the number of human trafficking survivors who file motions to vacate convictions or expunge records. Under the act, U.S. Attorneys' Offices must report to the Department of Justice (DOJ) on the number of motions to vacate convictions or expunge arrest records that are filed. Additionally, the DOJ must report to Congress on professional training received by U.S. Attorneys on indicators of human trafficking during the preceding 12-month period. The act permits certain grants for legal representation to be used to seek post-conviction relief. Finally, the act allows a defendant to establish, as a defense, that the offenses were committed under duress by demonstrating that he or she was a victim of human trafficking at the time of the offense.

Commending Petty Officer 3d Class Scott Ruskan for his heroic efforts to rescue victims during the devastating flooding in central Texas.

This resolution commends and congratulates Petty Officer Third Class Scott Ruskan for his bravery and heroic efforts to rescue 165 victims during the July 2025 catastrophic flooding in central Texas. It also extends gratitude to all members of the Coast Guard, other federal and state agencies, first responders, and volunteers who risked their lives to protect and rescue others.

Weather-Safe Energy Act of 2025

The bill would likely establish new standards or requirements for energy systems to better withstand extreme weather events like hurricanes, floods, and severe storms. It probably aims to improve how power grids and energy infrastructure are designed and maintained so they're more resilient during climate-related disasters, protecting both the reliability of electricity for homes and businesses and the workers who maintain these systems. The measure would involve coordination between energy companies, government agencies, and technology developers to implement weather-resistant upgrades.

Unsubscribe Act of 2025

The bill would require companies to make it as easy for customers to cancel subscriptions as it is to sign up for them, and would ban automatic renewal tactics that trick people into unwanted charges. This would affect anyone who subscribes to services like streaming platforms, software, or memberships, giving them clearer control over their recurring payments and reducing surprise billing.

Building Civic Bridges Act

The bill aims to strengthen connections between workers, employers, and communities through labor and employment initiatives, though the specific programs or requirements are not detailed in the available information. Based on its referral to the Education and Workforce Committee, it likely focuses on workforce development, job training, or improving communication between different groups in the labor market. The measure would probably affect workers seeking employment opportunities, employers looking to hire, and possibly educational institutions involved in job preparation.

To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes.

This bill would continue funding and support for federal programs that research tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, helping scientists better understand how these illnesses spread and develop treatments. The legislation affects public health agencies, medical researchers, and people living in areas where ticks are common and disease transmission is a concern. By reauthorizing these programs, the government would maintain its commitment to combating diseases that sicken thousands of Americans each year.

Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2025

This bill would require the government to re-examine chemicals currently used in food production and processing to determine if they are safe for consumers, potentially removing or restricting those found to pose health risks. The law would affect food manufacturers, grocery stores, and consumers by changing which additives and processing chemicals are allowed in the food supply. It aims to ensure that food safety standards reflect current scientific evidence about chemical safety rather than relying solely on older approvals.

No Tax on Home Sales Act

This bill would eliminate federal income taxes on profits people make when they sell their homes, regardless of how much money they gain from the sale. Currently, homeowners can exclude up to $250,000 (or $500,000 for married couples) in profits from taxes, but this bill would remove that cap entirely, allowing anyone to sell their home tax-free. The change would primarily benefit homeowners, particularly those in high-cost housing markets who sell for large profits.

Disaster Assistance Improvement and Decentralization Act

This bill would change how the federal government delivers disaster aid by giving more decision-making power to state and local officials rather than centralizing it at the federal level, potentially allowing communities to respond faster to emergencies like hurricanes, floods, and wildfires. The changes would affect disaster victims seeking assistance, state emergency management agencies, and federal agencies like FEMA that currently coordinate relief efforts. By decentralizing the system, the bill aims to make disaster recovery more efficient and tailored to each region's specific needs.

Abraham Accords Defense Against Terror Act

This bill would strengthen security cooperation and defense partnerships between the United States and countries that have signed the Abraham Accords (peace agreements between Israel and several Arab nations), while also coordinating efforts to counter terrorism and extremist threats in the Middle East. The legislation aims to deepen military and intelligence sharing, joint training exercises, and coordinated security operations among these allied nations to address shared security challenges in the region.

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".

This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) relating to the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the North Dakota Field Office and issued on January 8, 2025. By way of background, an RMP guides the management of lands administered by BLM. The 2025 North Dakota RMP modified the 1988 RMP, including by limiting development of oil and gas in low-potential areas and new coal leasing to areas within four miles of existing mines.

A resolution solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against the President's life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring the victims of the shooting.

This resolution commemorates the one-year anniversary of an assassination attempt on President Trump and condemns violence against political leaders and those who encourage such attacks. It also honors the victims of the shooting incident. The measure is a formal statement of the House rather than a law that would change policy or create new rules.

YALI Act of 2026

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Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025

Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025 This bill establishes a process to vacate convictions and expunge arrest records for certain criminal offenses committed by victims of human trafficking that directly result from or relate to having been a trafficking victim. It defines the offenses eligible to be vacated or expunged and sets forth procedures for filing a motion. The Government Accountability Office must assess the impact of this process, including the number of human trafficking survivors who file motions to vacate convictions or expunge records. The bill permits certain grants for legal representation to be used to seek post-conviction relief. Finally, the bill allows a defendant to establish that the offenses were committed under duress by demonstrating that he or she was a victim of human trafficking at the time of the offense.

Wyoming Education Trust Modernization Act

Wyoming Education Trust Modernization Act This bill provides Wyoming with more flexibility to invest the principal of its permanent school fund by allowing the state to use earnings generated from investment of the fund rather than only interest. By way of background, Congress created the fund when Wyoming became a state by granting certain federal lands to be held in a trust for the state. Proceeds from school trust land sales, exchanges, or disposals are deposited into the fund to support public schools.

One Subject at a Time Act

One Subject at a Time Act This bill requires each bill or joint resolution to include no more than one subject and the subject to be clearly and descriptively expressed in the measure's title. Further, an appropriations bill may not contain any general legislation or change to existing law that is not germane to the subject of such bill. The bill voids an entire law or joint resolution that has a title which addresses two or more unrelated subjects. For noncompliant provisions of a law or joint resolution, the bill voids the specific noncompliant provisions. For example, this includes appropriation provisions that are outside of the relevant subcommittee's jurisdiction. Additionally, a person (individual or entity) who is aggrieved by the enforcement, or the attempted enforcement, of a law that passed without complying with this bill's requirements may sue the United States for appropriate relief.

PEACE Act of 2025

The legislation aims to promote peaceful conflict resolution and diplomatic efforts in international disputes by establishing new frameworks for mediation and dialogue between nations. It would affect foreign policy decisions, international relations, and potentially reduce military interventions by encouraging countries to pursue negotiated settlements instead. The bill has been reviewed by relevant committees and is ready for consideration by the full House of Representatives.

Renewable Energy for U.S. Territories Act

Renewable Energy for U.S. Territories Act This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a grant program under which USDA may award grants to eligible nonprofit organizations for renewable energy systems, energy efficiency activities, energy storage, smart grids, or microgrids in U.S. territories. In addition, USDA may award grants to train residents of U.S. territories to develop, construct, maintain, or operate renewable energy systems. The Department of Energy must ensure that its national laboratories offer to provide technical assistance to grant recipients. The Government Accountability Office must study and report on renewable energy and energy efficiency in U.S. territories.

Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026

Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026 This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for the legislative branch, including the Senate and joint items such as the Joint Economic Committee, the Joint Committee on Taxation, the Office of the Attending Physician, and the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services. In addition, the bill provides FY2026 appropriations for the Capitol Police; the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights; the Congressional Budget Office; the Architect of the Capitol; the Library of Congress, including the Congressional Research Service and the Copyright Office; the Government Publishing Office; the Government Accountability Office; the Congressional Office for International Leadership Fund; and the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development. (Pursuant to the longstanding practice of each chamber of Congress determining its own requirements, funds for the House are not included in the Senate bill.) The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this bill.

Facilitating Useful Loss Limitations to Help Our Unique Service Economy (FULL HOUSE) Act

This bill would allow certain businesses in the service industry to carry forward and use tax losses more flexibly, potentially reducing their tax bills in future profitable years. The measure aims to help service-sector companies—like restaurants, hotels, and consulting firms—manage their finances more effectively by giving them greater ability to offset past losses against future earnings.

SAWMILL Act

This bill would likely make changes to how timber is harvested and managed on federal public lands, possibly by adjusting regulations around sawmill operations or wood processing. The legislation would affect timber companies, sawmill workers, and potentially local communities that depend on forestry jobs, while also influencing how the government manages forests for environmental and economic purposes.

Expanding the Surety Bond Program Act of 2025

The legislation expands the federal surety bond program, which helps small businesses and contractors get the financial guarantees they need to bid on government contracts and construction projects. By making these bonds more accessible and affordable, the law aims to help smaller companies compete for federal work that they might otherwise be unable to pursue due to bonding costs. The change benefits small business owners and contractors while potentially increasing competition for government contracts.

BEACON Act

Without access to the bill's specific text, the BEACON Act appears to address government operations and administration based on its referral to the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. The bill likely aims to improve how federal agencies operate, coordinate, or share information, though the exact changes would depend on its detailed provisions. Once the committee reviews it, they'll determine whether these proposed government reforms should move forward.

Modern Worker Empowerment Act

The legislation would give workers new rights and protections in the workplace, such as stronger abilities to organize, negotiate for better pay and benefits, and challenge unfair labor practices. It would affect both private sector employees and potentially federal workers, while imposing new requirements and standards on employers regarding how they treat and compensate their workforce. The bill is currently under review by the Senate committee responsible for labor policy.

Combat Action Recognition and Evaluation (CARE) for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Crews Act of 2025

The legislation would establish official recognition and evaluation standards for military personnel who operate remotely piloted aircraft (drones) in combat situations, ensuring their contributions are properly documented and assessed like other combat roles. This would affect drone operators and their military branches by creating consistent criteria for how their combat service is recorded and potentially how it factors into promotions, benefits, and military records. The measure aims to address concerns that remote pilots' combat experience has not been formally recognized in the same way as traditional combat roles.

Fighting for the Overlooked Recognition of Groups Operating in Toxic Test Environments in Nevada (FORGOTTEN) Veterans Act of 2025

Fighting for the Overlooked Recognition of Groups Operating in Toxic Test Environments in Nevada (FORGOTTEN) Veterans Act of 2025 This bill requires increased Department of Defense (DOD) documentation related to toxic exposures by military personnel and establishes eligibility for certain disability compensation and benefits for individuals who served at the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR). DOD must (1) expand the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record to include specified medical information and document all toxic exposures of members of the Armed Forces, and (2) document in service records whether a member of the Armed Forces served at a location with potential toxic exposure. Members of the Armed Forces and civilian DOD employees who are or have been stationed at specified nuclear facilities must be presumed to have been exposed to toxic substances. DOD must classify the NTTR as a location where contamination occurred and the Department of the Air Force must identify those who have been stationed there since January 27, 1951. The bill establishes that onsite participation on or after January 27, 1951, at NTTR locations where there was a potential of toxic exposure is a radiation-risk activity, therefore providing a presumption of service-connection for specified conditions. The bill also establishes a presumption of toxic exposure for veterans who performed active service at NTTR locations with potential toxic exposure, including airspace above such locations. Additionally, lipomas and tumor related conditions must be considered as service-connected conditions for veterans who served at the NTTR locations.

Critical Undersea Infrastructure Resilience Initiative Act

This bill aims to protect underwater cables and pipelines that carry internet, power, and other critical services between countries from damage or sabotage. It likely establishes new monitoring systems, security measures, and international coordination to prevent disruptions to these undersea networks that billions of people depend on for communications and energy. The legislation would affect telecommunications companies, energy providers, and government agencies responsible for national security and infrastructure protection.

Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2025

Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2025 This bill allows a physical therapist to receive payment under Medicare for services provided to the physical therapist's patients by another physical therapist through a qualifying temporary arrangement, regardless of the geographic area or population served. Currently, physical therapists may only receive payment with respect to such arrangements for services provided in medically underserved, rural, or health professional shortage areas.

A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 10, 2025, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.

The Senate has officially recognized July 10, 2025, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day to honor the skilled workers who install, maintain, and repair electrical power lines and telecommunications infrastructure. This symbolic recognition celebrates the training, expertise, and often dangerous work that lineworkers perform to keep electricity and communications flowing to homes and businesses across the country. The resolution has already passed the Senate unanimously.

A resolution recognizing the importance of trademarks in the economy and the role of trademarks in protecting consumer safety, by designating the month of July as "National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month".

This resolution designates July 2025 as National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month.

MAWS Act of 2026

Mitigation Action and Watermen Support Act of 2026 or the MAWS Act of 2026 This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a pilot program to facilitate the purchase of blue catfish caught within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. (Blue catfish are considered an invasive species in the Chesapeake Bay.) Under the program, NOAA must enter into cooperative agreements with manufacturers or processors of pet food, animal feed, or aquaculture feed for the purchase of blue catfish from watermen and seafood processors. NOAA must determine the minimum price per pound after considering market factors; feedback from watermen, seafood processors, and participants in the program; and differentiation of price points for fillet and byproduct. The bill also requires NOAA to enter into a memorandum of understanding with nonfederal partners to develop abundance estimates of blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. NOAA must make the first abundance estimate publicly available before beginning the pilot program.

Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act

This bill would protect patients' ability to access cancer treatments and other complex medications by limiting insurance companies' ability to deny or delay coverage for these therapies. It likely aims to reduce barriers that patients face when their doctors prescribe specialized drugs, such as requiring prior approval from insurers before treatment can begin. The measure would affect cancer patients, people with rare diseases, insurance companies, and healthcare providers.

Fair Accounting for Income Realized from Betting Earnings Taxation Act

This bill would clarify how gambling and sports betting winnings are taxed, likely establishing clearer rules for when and how people report betting earnings to the IRS. The legislation would affect casual bettors, professional gamblers, and sportsbooks by potentially simplifying tax reporting requirements or changing how winnings are classified for tax purposes. The bill is currently stalled in committee, but lawmakers are pushing to bring it to a vote.

Over-the-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Amendments

Over-the-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Amendments This bill reauthorizes the Over-the-Counter (OTC) Monograph Drug User Fee Program (OMUFA) through FY2030 and revises certain aspects of the program, including total fees to be collected and fee due dates. Under current law, many OTC drugs are marketed through compliance with an OTC monograph issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), rather than through an approved new drug application. Monographs establish the conditions under which OTC drugs are generally recognized as safe and effective, and include ingredients, dosages, and other requirements. OMUFA permits the FDA to collect fees from OTC drug facilities and entities requesting changes to a monograph. The bill makes certain changes to OMUFA, including by revising the total facility fee revenue amount to be collected for FY2026-FY2030, revising due dates for facility fees, permitting the FDA to implement a one-time adjustment to facility fees if certain conditions exist, and requiring the FDA to publish facility and order request fee amounts at least 60 days before the start of each fiscal year. Finally, the bill adds as a Tier 2 OTC monograph order request a request for the addition or modification of a testing procedure applicable to a monograph drug, provided the testing procedure reflects a voluntary consensus standard with respect to pharmaceutical quality. (Requestors seeking certain kinds of changes to a monograph are awarded a period of market exclusivity if the FDA makes the requested changes; tier 2 requests are not eligible for market exclusivity.)

Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act

This bill would update the rules for how contact lens prescriptions are verified, making the process faster and more efficient by allowing electronic verification instead of requiring paper-based methods. The change would benefit both consumers who want quicker access to their contact lenses and eye care providers and retailers who currently spend time handling manual verification requests. It's designed to modernize outdated regulations that haven't kept pace with digital technology.

To amend the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to authorize grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations, and for other purposes.

This bill authorizes grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations for activities related to recreational travel and tourism. Specifically, the bill authorizes (1) the Bureau of Indian Affairs to make these grants to and enter into agreements with Indian tribes and tribal organizations; (2) the Office of Native Hawaiian Relations to make these grants to and enter into agreements with Native Hawaiian organizations; and (3) other federal agencies to make these grants to and enter into agreements with tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations.

Sanctions Lists Harmonization Act

The federal government maintains multiple separate lists of individuals and organizations it sanctions for national security reasons, but these lists don't always match up with each other, creating confusion and enforcement problems. This legislation would require the State Department, Treasury Department, and other agencies to coordinate and align their sanctions lists so they're consistent across government. The change would make it easier for banks, businesses, and other organizations to comply with sanctions rules by having one clear, unified list to follow.

Prioritizing Rural Hospitals Act

This legislation would provide financial support and resources to help rural hospitals stay open and operate effectively, addressing the challenge that many small hospitals in farming communities struggle to remain financially viable. The bill would affect rural patients who depend on these hospitals for emergency care and other medical services, as well as hospital workers and administrators in agricultural areas. By strengthening these facilities, the measure aims to ensure that people in less populated regions have access to quality healthcare without having to travel long distances.

STARS Act

Semiquincentennial Tourism and Access to Recreation Sites Act or the STARS Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service to designate September 17, 2026, as an entrance-fee free date in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. On that date, Interior must waive (1) the entrance fees for all visitors of National Park Service sites; and (2) the standard amenity recreation fees for all visitors to each site managed by the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, or the Bureau of Reclamation. The Forest Service must waive the standard amenity recreation fees on that date for all visitors to sites it manages.

Small Cemetery Conveyance Act

Small Cemetery Conveyance Act This bill authorizes the Forest Service to convey, without a payment or exchange in land, a cemetery to a state government, local government, Indian tribe, or certain community land grant that has a bona fide interest or historic claim to the cemetery. This authorization applies to up to 40 acres of land that was used, or previously used, as a cemetery, including up to 1 acre adjacent to the land used as a cemetery. The conveyed land must continue to be used as a cemetery. If it is not used for that purpose, the Forest Service may revert the land and any improvements back to the United States. The Forest Service may waive certain conveyance costs upon the demonstrated need of a state government, local government, Indian tribe, or community land grant.

Downwinder Commemoration Act of 2025

This bill would create a way to officially recognize and commemorate people who were exposed to radiation from nuclear weapons testing conducted by the U.S. military during the Cold War era, particularly those living downwind of test sites in Nevada and other western states. The legislation aims to honor these "downwinders"—civilians and military personnel who suffered health problems from the radiation exposure—through memorials, educational efforts, or other forms of acknowledgment. The bill reflects an effort to formally recognize the government's responsibility for the harm caused to these communities during the nuclear testing program.