Legislation

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 521 Thorn Street in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, as the "Mary Elizabeth Bettie Cole Post Office Building." This change ensures all future federal references use the newly established name for the building.

The Semiquincentennial Tourism and Access to Recreation Sites Act (STARS Act) waives entrance and amenity fees at most federal public recreational sites on September 17, 2026. This one-day fee waiver is established to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States. The Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture are responsible for implementing the respective fee waivers across various federal lands.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 86 Main Street in Haverstraw, New York, as the "Paul Piperato Post Office Building." This action ensures the facility will be known by this name in all official federal records and documents moving forward.

This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to remove existing deed restrictions on a 3.62-acre parcel of land located at the Paducah Memorial Army Reserve Center in Paducah, Kentucky. The removal is conditional, requiring that the land, once transferred by the City of Paducah, must first be offered to the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club. Furthermore, any future use of the property must remain compatible with public use or recreation.

This resolution congratulates the Vermont Green Football Club on winning the 2025 United Soccer League Two National Championship. It recognizes their undefeated season, the historic achievement of securing a second consecutive national title for a Vermont soccer team, and their commitment to community values. The resolution officially commends the players, coaches, and staff for their success.

This bill, the "Studying NEPA’s Impact on Projects Act," mandates that federal agencies submit annual reports detailing the impact of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) on their projects. These reports must cover lawsuits alleging NEPA violations, as well as data on the length, cost, and timelines associated with preparing Environmental Impact Statements. The Council on Environmental Quality will then publish these comprehensive reports publicly.

This bill reauthorizes and updates the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program through 2031. It directs the program to focus on integrating advanced technologies for improved snowpack measurement and modeling to enhance water supply forecasts. The legislation also emphasizes building partner capacity and coordinating with other federal agencies to better inform water management decisions.

This bill directs the Secretary of the Senate to correct the long title of S. 1071. The correction updates the title to accurately reflect that the bill authorizes appropriations for Department of Defense activities, military construction, and Department of Energy defense activities for fiscal year 2026.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 5225 Harrison Avenue in Rockford, Illinois, as the **Jay P. Larson Post Office Building**. The legislation ensures that all future official references to this specific location will use the newly established name.

This resolution officially designates December 13, 2025, as "National Wreaths Across America Day." It honors the Wreaths Across America project for its long-standing tradition of remembering and honoring veterans through wreath-laying ceremonies nationwide. The designation also recognizes the countless volunteers, donors, and escort units who support this mission.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 130 South Patterson Avenue in Santa Barbara, California, as the **Brigadier General Frederick R. Lopez Post Office Building**. This change ensures all federal records and documents will use the new name for this specific post office.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 298 Route 292 in Holmes, New York, as the "Sheriff Adrian Butch Anderson Post Office Building." This change ensures all federal records and documents will use the new official name for this location.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 80 Prospect Street in Avon, New York, as the **Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz Memorial Post Office Building**. This action ensures the facility will bear this name in all federal records and references moving forward.

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove the interim final rule from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services that removes the automatic extension for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). If enacted, this disapproval would nullify the rule, preventing the removal of the automatic extension.

This bill amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act to allow for the importation of polar bear trophies from sport hunts in Canada. It mandates the Secretary of the Interior to issue permits for trophies legally harvested before specific dates in 1997 or 2008. These provisions apply even if the polar bear was later listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.

This bill extends and significantly enhances the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) for employers hiring from targeted groups, increasing the credit amount and adjusting it for inflation through 2031. It also removes the age limit for SNAP recipients claiming the credit and adds qualified military spouses as an eligible group. Furthermore, the legislation mandates an inter-agency initiative to promote the hiring of targeted workers in key industries like manufacturing and healthcare.

This bill establishes the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The capsule, created by the Architect of the Capitol and filled with items chosen by the four congressional leadership offices, will be sealed in the Capitol Visitor Center. It is mandated to remain sealed until July 4, 2276, when it will be presented to the 244th Congress.

The Made in America Integrity Act of 2025 strengthens penalties for small businesses that falsely claim their goods or services are "Made in America" to secure federal contracts. This legislation specifically increases the debarment period for such violations from three years to five years. These enhanced penalties aim to ensure the integrity of federal procurement programs.

The Addressing Addiction After Disasters Act expands federal disaster assistance to explicitly include support for substance use and alcohol use issues resulting from major disasters. It broadens the scope of crisis counseling and training programs to address these needs alongside existing mental health services. Furthermore, the bill mandates FEMA to update its application processes and requires a GAO report on the program's effectiveness and compliance.

The Campus Free Speech Restoration Act aims to strengthen First Amendment rights for students at colleges and universities receiving federal funding. It prohibits public institutions from imposing overly restrictive speech codes, "free speech zones," or biased reporting systems that limit lawful expressive activity in generally accessible outdoor areas. The bill establishes enforcement mechanisms, including private lawsuits and federal review processes that could lead to the loss of federal funding for non-compliant public and private institutions.