Legislation

The Accelerate Long-term Investment Growth Now (ALIGN) Act permanently allows businesses to immediately deduct the full cost of qualifying property in the year it is placed in service. By establishing a permanent 100% bonus depreciation rate, this legislation eliminates scheduled phase-downs and simplifies tax code requirements. These changes apply retroactively to property placed in service after September 27, 2017, to encourage sustained capital investment.

The "BIG OIL from the Cabinet Act" prohibits individuals who have served as fossil fuel industry executives, lobbyists, or trade association leaders within the past 10 years from holding senior federal positions. This legislation aims to prevent conflicts of interest by barring these industry insiders from key leadership roles in departments and agencies responsible for energy, environmental, and climate policy.

The "Not One More Inch or Acre Act" prohibits citizens, entities, and agents of the People’s Republic of China from purchasing public or private real estate in the United States, with specific exceptions for refugees, asylees, and U.S. permanent residents. The bill also authorizes the President to mandate the divestment of existing holdings that pose a national security risk. Additionally, it establishes a minimum penalty of 10% of the fair market value for failing to report foreign agricultural land holdings.

The Increased TSP Access Act of 2025 aims to expand the availability of conservation technical assistance by streamlining the certification process for third-party providers. The bill authorizes non-Federal entities and State agencies to certify providers, establishes a faster track for qualified professionals, and mandates transparent reporting on program utilization. Additionally, it ensures fair compensation for providers to improve the overall delivery and effectiveness of conservation practices for agricultural producers.

The CONTAINER Act authorizes states bordering Canada or Mexico to place movable, temporary structures on federal land to assist with border security without requiring prior federal permits. States must provide 45 days' notice for initial placements, which are permitted for one year with the option for 90-day extensions if operational control of the border has not been achieved.

The "Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act" permanently authorizes financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing. By establishing ongoing annual funding, this legislation eliminates the need for future reauthorizations, ensuring consistent support for vulnerable veterans and their families.

The Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2025 mandates a comprehensive federal assessment of how transnational criminal organizations utilize social media and digital platforms to recruit individuals for illicit activities. The bill directs the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, and the Department of State to develop and implement a national strategy to counter these recruitment efforts while prioritizing civil rights and privacy protections. This initiative aims to improve interagency coordination and international collaboration without granting new regulatory authorities or requiring additional federal funding.

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. The bill mandates that states establish procedures to verify citizenship status, remove noncitizens from voter rolls, and share information with federal agencies to ensure election integrity. Additionally, it introduces criminal penalties for registering ineligible individuals and establishes a private right of action against election officials who fail to enforce these citizenship requirements.

The Fueling Alternative Transportation with a Carbon Aviation Tax Act of 2025 increases excise taxes on private jet fuel to generate revenue for the newly established Funding to Support Clean Communities Trust Fund. This fund will finance air quality monitoring, public transit improvements, and rail infrastructure, with at least 50% of the resources dedicated to disadvantaged communities disproportionately impacted by pollution.

The BEACH Act of 2025 strengthens coastal water safety by expanding monitoring requirements to include upstream waters and public beach access points. The bill provides $30 million in annual funding through 2029 to support these efforts and allows states to use grants to identify specific sources of contamination. Additionally, it mandates that the EPA incorporate the latest testing technologies into its guidance for state and local water quality programs.

The Stopping Adversarial Tariff Evasion Act prevents foreign adversaries from circumventing U.S. trade restrictions by closing loopholes related to product origin. The bill ensures that goods produced or controlled by entities linked to designated adversary nations face the same tariffs and trade enforcement actions as products manufactured within those countries. This legislation strengthens national security and trade enforcement by targeting entities that attempt to bypass U.S. trade policy through complex ownership or assembly structures.

The Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2025 streamlines the legislative process by allowing Congress to bundle multiple "midnight rules" issued during a presidential transition into a single joint resolution of disapproval. This measure simplifies the Congressional Review Act process, making it more efficient for lawmakers to overturn multiple end-of-term agency regulations simultaneously.

The Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act empowers the Secretary of the Treasury to postpone federal tax deadlines for state-declared disasters upon a governor's request. Additionally, the bill extends the mandatory tax deadline relief period for federally declared disasters from 60 days to 120 days.

The 911 SAVES Act mandates that the Office of Management and Budget reclassify public safety telecommunicators as "Protective Service Occupations" within the federal Standard Occupational Classification system. This legislation recognizes the critical, high-stress, and lifesaving nature of 911 dispatchers, correcting their current misclassification to better reflect their essential role in emergency response.

The Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act amends the Controlled Substances Act to permanently classify a broad range of fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs. By targeting specific chemical structures, this legislation aims to strengthen federal oversight and enforcement against illicit synthetic opioids.

The Amtrak Transparency Act increases accountability by requiring Amtrak to hold open Board of Directors meetings, provide advance notice of agendas, and conduct annual consultations with state transportation officials. Additionally, the bill mandates public disclosure of discretionary bonuses for officers and employees, as well as transparency regarding high-value vendor agreements for state-supported routes.

This bill mandates the immediate removal of the lesser prairie-chicken from the federal lists of threatened and endangered species. Furthermore, it amends the Endangered Species Act to permanently prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from designating the species as threatened or endangered in the future.

The Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2025 establishes a competitive grant program to expand access to quality, affordable child care in underserved "child care deserts." By providing federal matching funds, the legislation supports states and tribal entities in developing the early childhood workforce and constructing or renovating child care facilities. These grants aim to increase provider retention, improve compensation, and enhance the availability of care during nontraditional hours.

The Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2025 authorizes $100 million in competitive grants to States and Tribal entities to increase access to quality child care in underserved "child care deserts." These funds support projects aimed at expanding the child care workforce through education and credentialing, as well as the construction, renovation, or expansion of child care facilities. The initiative seeks to improve child care affordability, availability, and provider retention while supplementing existing federal and state resources.

The Chemical Tax Repeal Act eliminates existing excise taxes on specific chemicals and substances. By amending the Internal Revenue Code, this legislation removes these financial burdens effective January 1, 2024.