Legislation

The Credit Union Board Modernization Act updates federal requirements for board of directors meetings, moving away from a mandatory monthly schedule. Under this bill, meeting frequency will be determined by a credit union’s age and its financial performance ratings, allowing high-performing institutions greater operational flexibility while maintaining oversight for newer or lower-rated credit unions.

The China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2025 directs the U.S. Treasury to leverage its influence within the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to demand greater transparency regarding China’s exchange rate policies and market interventions. The bill aims to hold China accountable for its lack of disclosure, which currently complicates international assessments of potential currency manipulation. These requirements remain in effect until China achieves substantial compliance or a period of seven years has elapsed.

This resolution authorizes the Senate Committee on the Budget to fund its operations, hire staff, and conduct investigations from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027. It establishes specific spending limits for the committee’s activities, including provisions for consultant services and staff training. Additionally, the bill outlines the administrative procedures for managing committee expenses and employee compensation through the Senate’s contingent fund.

This resolution urges all NATO member countries to meet the established commitment of spending at least 2% of their GDP on national defense. It proposes that nations failing to meet this threshold should be ineligible to hold key NATO leadership positions or host significant high-level summits. The measure aims to ensure equitable defense investment and military readiness across the alliance.

The Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act establishes a new federal criminal offense for using a motor vehicle to evade law enforcement near the U.S. border, with penalties increasing significantly if the act results in injury or death. Additionally, the bill mandates that non-citizens convicted of this offense are inadmissible to the U.S., subject to deportation, and ineligible for immigration relief such as asylum. The legislation also requires the Attorney General to submit annual reports to Congress detailing enforcement data and prosecution outcomes.

The Medicaid Third Party Liability Act streamlines how state Medicaid programs recover costs from private insurers by standardizing liability rules and removing exceptions for specific types of care. The bill mandates that states verify third-party insurance coverage during the application process to ensure Medicaid remains the payer of last resort. Additionally, it clarifies the authority of health insurers to pursue claims and requires third parties to honor Medicaid-approved authorizations.

This bill mandates that George Washington’s "Farewell Address" be read aloud in both the Senate and the House of Representatives at the start of every new Congress. By establishing this as an official rule, the resolution ensures that the address is formally presented to lawmakers at the beginning of each legislative session.

This resolution authorizes the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions to conduct its official duties, including hearings and investigations, from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027. It establishes the committee's operational authority, including staffing and resource management, and sets specific spending limits for the two-year period. Additionally, the bill outlines the procedures for funding committee expenses and covering staff-related agency contributions through the Senate’s contingent fund.

This resolution formally expresses the Senate’s gratitude to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, law enforcement, and all personnel involved in the January 20, 2025, Presidential Inauguration. It commends these groups for their professionalism, resilience, and dedication in ensuring a safe and successful event despite unexpected logistical challenges.

This resolution urges the United States and its European allies (the E3) to trigger the "snapback" mechanism under UN Security Council Resolution 2231 to reimpose international sanctions on Iran. It cites Iran’s repeated nuclear and missile program violations as a critical threat to global security. The resolution calls for this action to be taken before the legal authority for the snapback mechanism expires on October 18, 2025.

This joint resolution exercises congressional authority to disapprove and nullify the Department of Energy’s recent rule regarding energy conservation standards for consumer gas-fired instantaneous water heaters. By passing this measure, Congress prevents the rule from taking effect, effectively blocking the proposed regulatory changes.

This resolution authorizes the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship to conduct its official duties, including investigations and hearings, from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027. It establishes the committee's authority to hire staff and sets specific spending caps for operations, consulting, and training during this two-year period.

This resolution authorizes the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs to carry out its official responsibilities from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027. It establishes specific funding caps for committee operations, including staff salaries, consultant services, and professional training. Additionally, the bill outlines the administrative procedures for managing these expenditures through the Senate’s contingent fund.

This resolution authorizes the necessary funding and staffing for the Select Committee on Intelligence to carry out its oversight duties from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027. It establishes specific spending caps for committee operations and outlines the administrative procedures for managing personnel and expenses during this period.

This joint resolution exercises congressional authority to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency’s recent rule regarding the regulation of trichloroethylene (TCE) under the Toxic Substances Control Act. If passed, the resolution would nullify the rule, rendering it without legal force or effect.

The Midnight Rules Relief Act streamlines the congressional review process by allowing lawmakers to bundle multiple federal agency rules issued during a President’s final year into a single joint resolution of disapproval. This legislation simplifies the process for overturning "midnight rules," enabling Congress to vote on several regulations simultaneously rather than individually.

The Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act of 2025 provides regulatory relief by extending the filing deadline for beneficial ownership information reports. Under this legislation, companies formed before January 1, 2024, now have until January 1, 2026, to comply with Corporate Transparency Act requirements.

The Equal COLA Act amends the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) to ensure that retirees receive the full annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). This legislation eliminates current discrepancies in calculation methods, providing federal annuitants with a COLA that matches the full percentage change in the price index.

This bill updates the Federal Cyber Scholarship for Service Program to strengthen federal cybersecurity staffing and enhance student benefits. It increases the mandatory federal service commitment for scholarship recipients from three to five years and expands loan repayment provisions to cover the full amount of eligible student loans.

The FAIR Act (Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act) proposes a 2026 pay adjustment for federal civilian employees. This legislation mandates a 3.3 percent increase in basic pay for both statutory and prevailing rate employees, alongside a 1 percent increase in locality pay.