Legislation

This bill reauthorizes key Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) programs established under the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to combat marine plastic pollution. Specifically, it extends the authorization for these infrastructure programs combating plastic waste through the year 2030.

The Community Connect Grant Program Act of 2025 updates the existing grant program to expand high-speed internet access in rural areas. This legislation increases the required minimum broadband speeds for grant recipients to 100 Mbps downstream and 20 Mbps upstream. It also raises the minimum speed threshold for an area to qualify for funding and extends the program's expiration date to 2030.

This bill extends the enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits, making health insurance more affordable for more Americans. Specifically, it extends the increased premium assistance amounts and the availability of the credit for taxpayers with incomes over 400% of the poverty line. These enhancements will now remain in effect through the year 2028.

The Social Security Guarantee Act of 2025 establishes a legally enforceable benefit guarantee certificate for all Social Security recipients. This certificate guarantees the specific monthly benefit amount an individual is entitled to receive. Furthermore, it ensures that these benefits will be accurately adjusted annually based on the true cost-of-living increase.

The RIDER Safety Act authorizes federal grants for public transit systems to hire unarmed "Transit Support Specialists." These specialists are tasked with increasing rider security through their visible presence, engaging with the public, and handling minor conflicts. Their role is to deter disruptive behavior and connect riders with necessary services, allowing law enforcement to focus on critical incidents.

The CLOSE Act aims to strengthen air quality regulations by removing the exemption that previously allowed for the aggregation of emissions from oil and gas sources under the Clean Air Act. Furthermore, this legislation mandates the EPA to formally list hydrogen sulfide as a hazardous air pollutant. This action will require the EPA to establish specific source categories for hydrogen sulfide emissions, including oil and gas wells.

The Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2025 amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to bring hydraulic fracturing fluid injection under federal regulation. This bill mandates that operators disclose the specific chemicals used before and after fracturing operations to the relevant state authority. Furthermore, it ensures immediate disclosure of proprietary chemical formulas to medical professionals during emergencies.

The End Rent Fixing Act of 2025 prohibits rental property owners from hiring coordinators or engaging in activities that involve collecting, analyzing, or recommending rental prices or terms across multiple properties. This coordinated activity is deemed an unlawful restraint of trade under existing antitrust laws. The bill grants enforcement power to the FTC, the Attorney General, and State Attorneys General, while also allowing injured persons to sue for treble damages. Furthermore, it lowers the pleading standard for civil lawsuits brought under this Act and related antitrust claims.

The CLEANER Act of 2025 mandates the Administrator to review and regulate wastes generated from oil, gas, and geothermal energy production under the Solid Waste Disposal Act. This includes determining if these wastes qualify as hazardous and establishing corresponding regulations if they do. For non-hazardous wastes from these industries, the Act requires the revision of criteria for disposal facilities to ensure protection of human health and the environment, including requirements for groundwater monitoring.

The VISIT USA Act mandates the transfer of $\$160$ million from unobligated balances in the Travel Promotion Fund to Brand USA. This funding is intended to support international tourism promotion efforts for the United States. The transfer must be completed within 30 days of the Act becoming law.

The Housing Affordability Act updates and significantly increases the dollar limits for federally insured multifamily housing loans under the National Housing Act. It establishes a new formula, based on the Price Deflator Index for Multifamily Residential Units, to automatically adjust these loan limits annually starting in 2026. This legislation aims to support the financing of more affordable multifamily housing projects by raising current statutory caps.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility at 202 South Chestnut Avenue in Marshfield, Wisconsin, as the "Army Corporal Gordon 'Gordy' Richard Schmoll Post Office Building." This action ensures the facility will be known by this name in all official records and documents.

The Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act creates a new Medicare buy-in option for qualified first responders aged 50 to 64 who retired or became disabled. This allows eligible individuals to enroll in Medicare Parts A, B, and D, or Medicare Advantage plans, before reaching age 65. The bill establishes premium calculations, coordinates coverage with the Affordable Care Act, and creates an oversight board to monitor the program.

The Patients Over Paperwork Act of 2025 aims to streamline healthcare by repealing recent changes to Medicaid eligibility redeterminations. This action effectively restores prior regulations concerning how beneficiaries' eligibility is reviewed. The bill focuses on reducing administrative burdens to prioritize patient care.

The Union Members Right to Know Act amends existing labor law to mandate greater transparency from labor organizations to their members. This bill requires unions to provide members with copies of their collective bargaining agreements and key governing documents like the constitution and bylaws. Furthermore, it establishes specific timelines and digital requirements for these disclosures to ensure members are fully informed of their rights and agreements.

This Act authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue a series of commemorative gold, silver, and clad coins in 2029 to celebrate the centennial of the United States Foreign Service. The coins will feature designs representing the importance of American diplomacy and the contributions of the Foreign Service. All surcharges collected from the sale of these coins will be paid to the Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training to support its historical preservation work. The Treasury must ensure that the minting and issuance of these coins result in no net cost to the U.S. government.

The Water Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2025 updates federal water pollution control grants to prioritize and fund "intelligent water infrastructure technology." This technology utilizes real-time monitoring, AI, and advanced sensors to improve the efficiency, reliability, and resilience of water and wastewater systems. The bill modifies grant uses to specifically cover the implementation of these smart technologies and increases the authorization of appropriations.

The Tehran Incitement to Violence Act addresses public calls for violence and assassination threats made by Iranian clerics against the US President and Israeli Prime Minister. This bill mandates the Secretary of State to determine if specific Iranian individuals and entities meet the criteria for sanctions designation based on these incitements. The goal is to hold accountable those who issue religious rulings that endanger US and Israeli leaders and national security.

The Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 authorizes funding for the nation's intelligence activities and establishes the legal framework for the Intelligence Community's operations. Key provisions include centralizing federal counterintelligence authority under a new National Counterintelligence Center and mandating new standards for technology adoption, especially concerning Artificial Intelligence. Furthermore, the bill addresses workforce matters, enhances intelligence gathering against the People's Republic of China, and modifies various reporting and oversight requirements across intelligence agencies.

The No Aid for Illegal Entry Act prohibits federal funding from being used by non-governmental organizations to provide housing, transportation, or legal services to aliens present in the U.S. without lawful status. This restriction does not apply when the funds are used specifically for minors under the age of 18. Furthermore, the Department of the Interior is barred from administering contracts related to migrant resettlement or immigration enforcement services.