Legislation

The Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025 mandates the Secretary to report on the use of authority to reduce or eliminate cost-sharing requirements. This report must be submitted to specific House and Senate committees and made public. The report is due within 120 days of enactment and quarterly thereafter.

This resolution designates March 15, 2025, as "National Osceola Turkey Day" to recognize the wild turkey's historical and economic importance. It acknowledges Florida's significant role in wild turkey hunting and conservation, particularly for the unique Osceola subspecies. The resolution encourages the public to celebrate the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

This resolution celebrates the 113th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America and its founder, Juliette Gordon Low, for their legacy of empowering girls. It recognizes the organization's focus on developing courage, confidence, and character in young women through STEM, outdoor activities, and entrepreneurship. The resolution also acknowledges the release of the Juliette Gordon Low Commemorative Quarter.

The "Caza Ranches LLC and Department of Homeland Security Land Exchange Act of 2025" authorizes a land exchange between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Caza Ranches LLC in Artesia, New Mexico, involving approximately 160 acres of Federal land and 160 acres of non-Federal land. The non-Federal land acquired by DHS will be added to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers to support its training mission, while the Federal land will be transferred to Caza Ranches LLC. The costs of the land exchange will be shared equally between the Secretary and Caza Ranches LLC.

The "No 340B Savings for Transgender Care Act" prohibits hospitals and clinics participating in the 340B drug discount program from using the savings they get on discounted drugs to fund sex reassignment surgeries or hormone therapies for transgender individuals. This bill restricts how these healthcare providers can allocate the savings they receive through the 340B program.

The "Duplicative Grant Consolidation Act" aims to prevent the waste of federal funds by prohibiting agencies from awarding grants for the same purpose to applicants already funded by another agency, or to those who submit fraudulent applications. It mandates the creation of a government-wide electronic system to track grant applications and identify potential duplication across agencies. Additionally, it requires a report on the feasibility of using artificial intelligence to detect duplicative applications and instances of fraud and abuse.

The "Protecting our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act" establishes a temporary "Ukrainian guest status" for eligible individuals paroled into the U.S. under the Uniting for Ukraine program. This status allows beneficiaries to remain and work in the U.S. until 120 days after the Secretary of State determines that hostilities in Ukraine have ended and it is safe for civilians to return, unless the Secretary of Homeland Security determines the individual poses a security risk.

The "Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2025" ensures that the Department of Veterans Affairs cannot deny a veteran's benefits claim solely for missing a medical examination. This bill requires the VA to consider other factors and evidence when a veteran misses an exam, preventing automatic claim denials.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the asset test for taxable Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) subsidiaries. It increases the allowable percentage of assets a REIT can hold in a taxable subsidiary from 20 percent to 25 percent. This change applies to taxable years starting after December 31, 2025.

The "Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act" aims to improve STEM education by directing the National Science Foundation to award grants for innovative math modeling education approaches, including statistical modeling, data science, and operations research. It also directs the NSF to arrange for a NASEM study on mathematical and statistical modeling education in grades pre-K through 12, to examine factors that enhance or impede the implementation of mathematical and statistical modeling in elementary and secondary education. The Act requires reports to Congress on evaluation results and recommendations, and authorizes funding for these initiatives through 2030.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, enabling the Secretary of the Treasury to refund taxes on certain dyed fuels, specifically diesel and kerosene, under certain conditions. These refunds apply to fuel that is tax-exempt but was previously taxed, and the fuel must be indelibly dyed. This provision is applicable to fuel removed 180 days after the bill's enactment.

The "Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2025" amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, expanding SNAP eligibility for disabled veterans. It includes veterans with a 60% or higher disability rating, those with multiple disabilities totaling 70% or higher with one at 40%, those catastrophically disabled, and those under 65 receiving certain pensions. These changes will take effect on October 1, 2030.

The "Ending Drug Trafficking in Our Communities Act" reauthorizes the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program through 2031 with $400 million in annual funding. It directs the Office of National Drug Control Policy to identify and share promising practices to improve the program's effectiveness. These practices focus on linking drug trafficking to overdoses, improving information sharing on drug-related firearm crimes, and implementing evidence-based substance use prevention strategies.

The "Protecting Americans Retirement Savings Act" (PARSA) amends ERISA to prohibit retirement plan fiduciaries from knowingly investing in or transacting with foreign adversary or sanctioned entities. It requires disclosure of existing plan investments in these entities, including their value and the rationale behind maintaining such investments. The bill defines "foreign adversary entity" and "sanctioned entity" based on existing federal regulations and lists. PARSA mandates the Secretary issue implementing regulations within 180 days of enactment, effective no later than one year after enactment.

The Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Act of 2025 aims to deter potential aggression from China by requiring the Secretary of the Treasury to report on the assets held by Chinese government officials and their families, and restricts U.S. financial institutions from engaging in significant transactions with these individuals and their immediate families. The President may waive certain requirements or prohibitions if it is deemed necessary for national security or to resolve the threat from China. The Act defines key terms such as "financial institution" and "immediate family" to ensure clarity in its implementation. The act will terminate 30 days after the president reports to Congress that the threat is no longer present, or 25 years after the final report is submitted.

The "Protecting Children Over Profits Act" amends Title 18 of the U.S. Code to prevent electronic communication and remote computing service providers from receiving compensation for providing information or assistance related to child exploitation. This bill modifies sections 2706, 2518, and 3124 to ensure that providers are not reimbursed for expenses related to child exploitation records or assistance. The aim is to remove financial incentives for service providers in handling cases of child exploitation.

This bill extends the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) financing and expiration date through December 31, 2026. It amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to ensure the program continues to provide flood insurance coverage to communities.

The "Maintaining Cooperative Permitting Act of 2025" prevents the EPA from withdrawing approval of state permit programs for discharging dredged or fill material unless specifically authorized by Congress, with specific protections for Michigan, New Jersey, and Florida. It allows a 90-day period of dual permitting in Florida and mandates EPA approval of new, comparable state programs, suspending federal permits once the state program is approved. The bill also clarifies that approving a state permit program is not considered a rule or regulation.

The "Farmland Security Act of 2025" amends the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978, increasing penalties for foreign-owned shell corporations that fail to report their agricultural land holdings, mandating annual audits of submitted reports, and requiring training for state and county personnel to identify unreported foreign-owned land. It also directs the Secretary to report to each state and submit an annual report to Congress detailing research on foreign agricultural activities and trends. Finally, it authorizes $2,000,000 to be appropriated to the Secretary for each of the fiscal years 2025 through 2030 to carry out the Act.

The "FCC Legal Enforcement Act" empowers the FCC to directly enforce penalties for violations regarding unsolicited advertisements, especially when the Attorney General does not act within 120 days. It prioritizes pursuing penalties exceeding $25,000,000. The Act also grants the FCC authority to create regulations protecting subscribers from unwanted calls.