Legislation

The TABS Act of 2025 renames the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to the Consumer Financial Empowerment Agency and establishes it as an independent agency outside of the Federal Reserve System. Additionally, the bill mandates that the agency’s funding be brought under the regular congressional appropriations process.

The CONSTRUCTS Act of 2025 establishes a competitive grant program to help community colleges and technical schools expand education and training for careers in residential construction. By prioritizing rural and underserved communities, the bill aims to grow the skilled workforce while increasing the supply of affordable housing.

The Full Responsibility and Expedited Enforcement (FREE) Act aims to reduce federal permitting delays by transitioning agencies toward a "permit by rule" system. This approach replaces lengthy, discretionary reviews with a streamlined, self-certification process that includes strict deadlines for agency action. By shifting the focus from pre-screening every application to auditing compliance, the bill seeks to increase efficiency while maintaining regulatory oversight.

The VA CPE Modernization Act updates and standardizes the reimbursement process for continuing professional education expenses for Department of Veterans Affairs health care professionals. The bill establishes a guaranteed annual reimbursement of up to $2,000 for a wide range of medical staff, including physicians, nurses, and social workers. This measure ensures that VA health care providers can maintain their professional credentials and stay current with evolving medical standards.

The Vital Documents Access for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Act of 2025 establishes an interagency task force to help homeless youth obtain essential identification, such as birth certificates and social security cards. By coordinating federal, state, and nonprofit efforts, the task force aims to remove barriers to housing, healthcare, and social services. The initiative will develop and evaluate best practices to improve access to these vital documents, with findings and policy recommendations reported to Congress.

The Extending Limits of United States Customs Waters Act of 2025 expands the jurisdiction of U.S. Customs and Border Protection from 12 to 24 nautical miles from the coast. This extension aligns U.S. law enforcement authority with international standards, providing agents more time and reach to intercept vessels attempting to violate customs, fiscal, immigration, or sanitary laws.

The Apex Project, Nevada Land Transfer and Authorization Act Amendments Act updates the 1989 legislation to streamline land transfers to the City of North Las Vegas, Clark County, and the Apex Industrial Park Owners Association. The bill authorizes the sale of mineral materials from designated sites and establishes new environmental compliance requirements for future land conveyances.

This concurrent resolution establishes a ten-year federal budget blueprint for fiscal years 2025 through 2034, outlining spending, revenue, and deficit targets. It initiates a reconciliation process requiring congressional committees to propose legislative savings or spending adjustments while providing mechanisms to streamline the passage of future budget-related bills. While not a law itself, the resolution serves as a foundational framework that guides federal spending priorities and enforces long-term fiscal discipline.

The Coordination for Soil Carbon Research and Monitoring Act establishes an interagency committee to unify federal efforts in researching and monitoring soil carbon sequestration. This committee will develop a strategic, cross-agency plan to standardize data collection, improve measurement technologies, and ensure inclusive engagement with agricultural communities. By fostering collaboration across multiple federal departments, the bill aims to advance the science and long-term monitoring of soil carbon storage.

The WISER Act of 2025 provides long-overdue recognition and support for women veterans who were involuntarily separated from military service under Executive Order 10240 between 1951 and 1976. This legislation establishes a formal process to upgrade the discharge status of these veterans to ensure they receive full access to VA benefits. Additionally, it authorizes a one-time $25,000 compensation payment to eligible veterans or their surviving spouses.

The Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025 designates approximately 34 miles of the Myakka River in Sarasota County, Florida, as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. This legislation ensures long-term protection through cooperative management between the Secretary of the Interior and local Florida agencies, while explicitly prohibiting the use of eminent domain for land acquisition. The bill maintains existing land management practices and leverages the established Myakka River Management Coordinating Council to oversee the river's preservation.

The Standing with Moms Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish "life.gov," a federal website and interactive portal designed to connect pregnant women with a comprehensive range of local, state, and private support resources. The platform will provide tailored information on services such as prenatal care, financial assistance, and mental health support, while excluding entities that provide or promote abortion services. Additionally, the bill mandates the integration of this resource portal with the national Maternal Mental Health Hotline to ensure accessible, 24-hour support for families nationwide.

The Protecting Military Parental Leave Evaluations Act ensures service members are not penalized for taking extended parental leave by exempting them from performance evaluations during absences longer than 31 days. Additionally, the bill provides greater flexibility by allowing members to utilize parental leave at any point within two years of a child's birth or placement without requiring a waiver.

The Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit the use of tax-advantaged health accounts—including HSAs, FSAs, HRAs, and Archer MSAs—to pay for abortion expenses. The bill provides narrow exceptions for cases of rape, incest, or when the mother’s life is in danger. These changes are set to apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

The MACARTHUR Act mandates that the United States Military Academy formally incorporate the foundational principles of "Duty, Honor, Country" into its official mission statement. This legislation reinforces the importance of these core values as essential pillars of the Academy's culture and cadet education.

The MERIT Act of 2025 reforms federal personnel rules to increase accountability and streamline the disciplinary process for federal employees and senior executives. The bill simplifies procedures for performance and conduct-based adverse actions, extends probationary periods, and allows agencies to recoup bonuses from employees found guilty of serious misconduct. Additionally, it limits grievance procedures for disciplinary actions and mandates retirement annuity reductions for employees convicted of job-related felonies.

The "Prosecutors Need to Prosecute Act of 2025" mandates that large local prosecutor offices report annual data on case outcomes and declination policies to the Attorney General to maintain eligibility for federal funding. Additionally, the bill prohibits the distribution of Byrne-JAG grants to jurisdictions that implement policies banning cash bail for firearm-related offenses. This legislation aims to increase transparency in prosecution and restrict federal funding for jurisdictions that eliminate cash bail for specific crimes.

The American Seabed Protection Act prohibits the issuance of new permits for the exploration and commercial mining of hard minerals on the deep seabed and the Outer Continental Shelf, with an exception for scientific research. Additionally, the bill mandates a comprehensive study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to assess the environmental, ecological, and climate impacts of such mining activities.

The Restoring Confidence in the World Anti-Doping Agency Act of 2025 mandates that the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) ensure WADA adopts credible governance, implements robust conflict-of-interest reforms, and provides meaningful decision-making roles for independent athletes. The bill empowers the ONDCP to evaluate WADA’s compliance with these standards and authorizes the withholding of U.S. membership dues if the agency fails to meet these requirements. Through these measures, the legislation seeks to increase transparency, accountability, and fair representation within the global anti-doping system.

The Helping Small Businesses THRIVE Act establishes a pilot program within the Small Business Administration to help eligible small businesses manage the risk of volatile commodity prices. Through this program, the SBA will provide resources and facilitate agreements that allow small businesses to hedge against rising input costs, such as fuel and utilities. By offering these financial tools, the Act aims to provide greater stability and predictability for small business operating expenses.