Legislation

This resolution supports the goals of a National Move Over Law Day by establishing November 20th as National Traffic Incident Management Responder Day. This day honors traffic incident management responders and promotes public awareness of state "move over" laws. The goal is to encourage drivers to slow down or change lanes when passing emergency scenes to protect roadside workers.

This resolution strongly condemns the Government of Iran for its ongoing, state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i religious minority. It highlights decades of systematic human rights abuses, including imprisonment, job discrimination, and violence against Baha'is. The resolution urges the Iranian government to immediately release all religious prisoners and reverse discriminatory policies. Furthermore, it calls on the U.S. President and Secretary of State to condemn these actions and utilize existing authorities to impose sanctions on responsible Iranian officials.

This resolution calls for a child-centered and compassionate overhaul of the U.S. adoption and foster care system. It emphasizes the need for stability, proper support for caregivers, and ethical oversight across all levels of child welfare. Crucially, the bill mandates sustained resources and support for young people aging out of foster care to ensure their successful transition to independent adulthood.

The Restricting Ex-Vetted Officials from Knowledge Exploitation (REVOKE) Act prohibits former Department of Defense personnel from holding security clearances if they lobby for specific Chinese military companies identified by the Department of Defense and Treasury. This measure aims to prevent the exploitation of sensitive knowledge by individuals working on behalf of foreign adversaries. The Secretary of Defense retains a limited waiver authority based on national security interests.

The DINE Act, or Disease Intervention through Nutrition Education Act, aims to integrate "food is medicine" and food-based interventions into services for older adults under the Older Americans Act. This legislation mandates screening and referrals for federal and non-federal food-based programs during routine health assessments. It also encourages states to use innovative nutrition delivery systems, such as produce prescriptions, to improve health outcomes for seniors.

This resolution officially designates October 2025 as National Principals Month. It recognizes the vital, multifaceted roles principals play in leading schools, supporting teachers, and ensuring high-quality education for every student. The designation honors the dedication and vision of principals nationwide.

The FINANCE Act establishes a new grant program to provide essential financial planning services specifically for family caregivers under the Older Americans Act. This program aims to support those who informally care for older adults or individuals with Alzheimer's or related disorders. Eligible entities will receive funding to offer comprehensive guidance on benefits, budgeting, long-term care costs, and legal planning resources. The services must be delivered in an accessible manner, accommodating diverse needs including language and technology barriers.

The Increasing Tribal Input on Nutrition Act of 2025 strengthens Tribal involvement in federal food assistance programs. It mandates consultation with Tribes when evaluating contracts for the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations. Furthermore, the bill establishes emergency procedures, including designating emergency contractors, to address supply chain disruptions affecting both the Food Distribution Program and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program.

The JAIL Act establishes a civil right of action allowing individuals harmed by repeat violent offenders released on bail to sue the judge or government entity responsible for that release. This legislation specifically removes judicial immunity as a defense in such cases. The bill targets harm caused by defendants charged with a crime of violence who have a prior conviction for a crime of violence.

The No New Burma Funds Act mandates the continuation of the pause on World Bank disbursements and new financing commitments to the Government of Burma. This action upholds the U.S. stance against the 2021 military coup. The Secretary of the Treasury must instruct the U.S. Executive Director to maintain this position unless a national interest determination is made otherwise.

The Convenient Care for Caregivers Act establishes a pilot program to support family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders. This program will provide grants to qualified entities to offer integrated health care services and support to both the caregiver and the care recipient in accessible locations. The goal is to improve health outcomes for both parties through services like screenings, education, and support groups. The bill also mandates data collection on payments and health indicators to report on the program's effectiveness to Congress.

The Improving Capital Allocation for Newcomers Act of 2025 modifies the rules for qualifying venture capital funds by increasing the maximum number of investors allowed from 250 to 500 and raising the asset value limit from $10 million to $50 million. Five years after enactment, the SEC must study the impact of these changes on capital distribution to diverse startups. Based on the study's findings regarding geographic and socio-economic diversity, the SEC may gain authority to further adjust these limits.

The Tax Court Improvement Act modernizes the U.S. Tax Court by expanding the authority of special trial judges and clarifying the court's power to issue subpoenas for pre-trial discovery. This legislation also explicitly grants the Tax Court jurisdiction to apply equitable tolling to filing deadlines in deficiency cases when fairness demands it. Furthermore, it applies standard federal rules regarding judicial disqualification to Tax Court judges and special trial judges.

The Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2025 directs the SEC to update venture capital fund regulations within 180 days. This update expands the definition of a "qualifying investment" to include secondary purchases and investments in other venture capital funds. Furthermore, the bill imposes a new limit, restricting a fund's holdings in other VC funds or secondary investments to no more than 49% of its total capital.

The McSCUSE ME Act of 2025 amends the SNAP Restaurant Meals Program to restrict participation to retail food stores that are not primarily fast-food establishments and offer specific healthy meal components. This legislation limits eligible purchases to prepared meals containing at least one fruit or vegetable and a protein, intended for immediate consumption. Furthermore, the bill excludes the spouses of eligible SNAP recipients from participating in this specific program.

This Act, the Conscience Protections for Medical Residents Act, amends Medicare rules to prohibit residency programs from requiring participation in abortion training. Programs that mandate abortion training or discriminate against residents who opt out or refuse to participate will no longer qualify as "approved" under Medicare. This ensures medical residents are not forced to perform, assist, or refer for abortions as a condition of their training.

The Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2025 aims to improve broadband access for Native American communities. This legislation mandates that the Federal Communications Commission specifically consider consumers in Indian country and areas with high populations of Indian people when setting universal service policy. This ensures these populations are explicitly included alongside existing priority groups like rural and high-cost areas.

The "No Torts for Trump Act" amends the Federal Tort Claims Act to prohibit lawsuits against the federal government brought by the sitting President or any individual who subsequently becomes President. This new exception bars such claims from being heard in federal court, regardless of when the underlying incident occurred.

This Act mandates that the Small Business Administration (SBA) implement recommendations from a GAO report concerning risks in their newly deployed IT system. The SBA Administrator must submit a detailed plan within 180 days outlining how they will establish robust policies and procedures for all future IT modernization projects, focusing heavily on comprehensive risk management. Following submission, the Administrator must brief relevant Congressional committees on this plan.

This Act amends immigration law to explicitly designate officials and members of Hamas, Palestine Islamic Jihad, Hezbollah, Al-Qaeda, and ISIS as inadmissible due to terrorist activity. It also bars individuals who endorse or espouse terrorist activities conducted by these specified groups.