Legislation

The VetPAC Act of 2025 establishes the Veterans Health Administration Policy Advisory Commission to assess and provide recommendations to Congress regarding the Veterans Health Administration's operations. The commission, composed of experts appointed by the Comptroller General, will evaluate areas such as healthcare quality, IT, staffing, and budget management. It will then submit annual reports to Congress with its findings and proposed improvements. The Act authorizes funding for the commission's activities and mandates transparency by granting access to information to key congressional entities.

The Department of Government Efficiency Act, also known as the DOGE Act, codifies Executive Order 14210 into law. This gives the Executive Order the full force and effect of a statute passed by Congress.

The "Protect Our Probationary Employees Act" allows federal employees who were involuntarily separated from service between January 20, 2025, and January 20, 2029, to resume their probationary period if reappointed to a similar position in their former agency. The resumed probationary period will only last the duration of the original probationary period. This provision terminates on January 20, 2029.

This bill mandates that any sale, transfer, or disposal of federally owned property with historical significance, particularly sites on the National Register of Historic Places, must be approved by Congress through a joint resolution. It ensures that significant historical sites owned by the U.S. government cannot be sold or transferred without Congressional oversight. This applies to actions by the President, heads of federal agencies, and other federal officials.

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act, reauthorizing and increasing funding for a grant program aimed at addressing dental workforce shortages. The funding is increased from $13,903,000 per year (2019-2023) to $15,000,000 per year (2026-2030), and the funds will remain available until spent.

The BITCOIN Act of 2025 directs the U.S. Treasury Secretary to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve by purchasing 200,000 Bitcoins annually for five years, totaling one million Bitcoins, to be held securely for at least 20 years. The Act mandates a Proof of Reserve system for transparency, consolidates government Bitcoin holdings, and allows states to voluntarily store their Bitcoin in the Reserve. To offset costs, the Act reduces discretionary surplus funds of Federal Reserve Banks, uses a portion of their net earnings, and requires a gold certificate exchange. The Act also protects private property rights related to Bitcoin and modifies the Exchange Stabilization Fund to include Bitcoin.

The "Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act of 2025" prevents the President and the Department of Health and Human Services from using national emergencies or public health emergencies to enact gun control measures. It also amends the Stafford Act to ensure that disaster relief efforts do not infringe on Second Amendment rights related to firearms, ammunition, and accessories.

The "Identifying Potential Terrorist at the Border Act of 2025" mandates that U.S. Customs and Border Protection check the name of all foreign nationals entering the U.S. against the federal terrorist screening database. Individuals will be held in custody until the screening is complete.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to classify health care sharing ministry memberships as medical expenses, allowing them to be tax deductible. It clarifies that these ministries are not considered health plans or insurance under the tax code. These changes will apply for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

The "Defending our Dams Act" prohibits federal funds from being used to breach, alter, or study the breaching of the Lower Snake River dams. It also restricts the Army Corps of Engineers from carrying out spillage operations on these dams without approval from the Secretary and the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration.

The "Promoting Precision Agriculture Act" aims to advance precision agriculture in the United States by directing the Secretary of Agriculture to develop voluntary interconnectivity standards, guidelines, and best practices. It also requires the Comptroller General to periodically assess these standards to ensure they are voluntary, developed with industry input, and effective in promoting the adoption of precision agriculture technologies. Ultimately, the goal is to promote U.S. leadership in setting voluntary standards for precision agriculture.

The "Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act" allows military spouses to receive firearms or ammunition at a service member's duty station outside the U.S. It also establishes residency rules for military members and their spouses for federal firearms laws, recognizing their legal residence, duty station location, or place of abode as valid for purchasing firearms. These changes will take effect six months after the law is enacted.

This bill acknowledges the 250th anniversary of Morocco's recognition of the United States, the first country to do so. It celebrates the enduring friendship and multifaceted partnership between the two nations. The bill also affirms the importance of the U.S.-Morocco relationship and encourages continued cooperation in various sectors.

The "Returning SBA to Main Street Act" mandates the relocation of at least 30% of Small Business Administration (SBA) headquarters employees out of the Washington metropolitan area to field offices, and reduces the SBA headquarters office space by at least 30%. It requires the SBA Administrator to submit a detailed relocation plan to Congress and provide specific employee information in future budget requests. The Act prioritizes in-person customer service and ensures geographic diversity in staffing while protecting accommodations for employees with disabilities.

The "Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2025" mandates that the President must submit a report to Congress before taking actions to end or waive sanctions related to Iran, or before taking licensing actions that significantly alter U.S. foreign policy toward Iran. Congress then has a review period during which the President is restricted from taking the action unless Congress passes a joint resolution of approval. If Congress passes a joint resolution of disapproval, the President is prohibited from taking the proposed action. The bill also establishes procedures for the consideration of joint resolutions of approval or disapproval in both the House and Senate.

This bill expresses support for designating May 15, 2025, as "Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day" to increase awareness and promote research for this rare genetic disorder. It acknowledges the challenges faced by individuals with PWS and their families, while also recognizing the importance of early diagnosis, research, and the development of new treatments. The bill also praises advocates, organizations, parents, families, researchers, and health professionals for their dedication to finding effective treatments and a cure for PWS.

This bill prohibits "natural asset companies" – corporations managing land for conservation or sustainability – from entering agreements related to land or natural assets within Utah. This restriction aims to prevent these companies from controlling or managing Utah's natural resources.

The Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act of 2025 increases loan limits for farm ownership, operating, and microloans, and modifies the down payment loan program. It changes the calculation of the inflation percentage used to adjust loan limits and allows for refinancing certain guaranteed loans into direct loans under specific conditions. The bill expresses Congressional support for fully funding Farm Service Agency loan programs to support farmers and ranchers.

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the "Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office Building." It also mandates that all legal and official documents will refer to the facility by this new name.

The MATCH IT Act of 2025 aims to improve patient matching in healthcare by establishing a standard definition for patient match rates, developing a minimum data set for accurate patient identification, and incorporating these standards into health IT certification requirements and Medicare programs. The Act also creates incentives for healthcare providers to achieve high patient match rates through a voluntary bonus program and anonymous data submission, with the goal of reducing medical errors, protecting patient privacy, and lowering healthcare costs associated with patient misidentification.