Legislation

The Mid-South Oilseed Double Cropping Study Act of 2025 directs the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to study the feasibility of including specific, cold-weather oilseed crops in existing double and rotational cropping insurance policies. This research must analyze the impact on insurance availability and costs while considering benefits like soil health and farm profitability. The findings and recommendations are due to Congress within 13 months of enactment.

The 287(g) Program Protection Act mandates that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must approve nearly all requests from state and local law enforcement agencies seeking agreements to assist with federal immigration enforcement. This legislation significantly restricts DHS's ability to deny or terminate these agreements, requiring extensive justification and advance notice for any denial or cancellation. Furthermore, the bill transfers authority over the Breached Bond Detention Fund to DHS and requires annual reporting on program performance and recruitment efforts.

The Foster Youth Mentoring Act of 2025 establishes a new federal grant program to fund community-based organizations that provide structured, long-term mentoring for children and young adults who are currently or formerly in foster care. These grants aim to expand high-quality mentoring relationships, requiring rigorous mentor training, thorough background screening, and significant input from youth with lived experience. The goal is to improve outcomes for foster youth in areas like education, mental health, and successful transition to adulthood.

The SAFE Sunscreen Standards Act modernizes how the FDA reviews the safety and effectiveness of topical drug ingredients, including those in sunscreen, by allowing the use of real-world evidence and promoting non-animal testing alternatives. The bill mandates that the FDA's final administrative order on sunscreen ingredients must consider historical data and the role of broad-spectrum SPF 15+ sunscreens in preventing skin cancer. Furthermore, it establishes annual reporting requirements to Congress detailing progress on these new evidence standards and the adoption of alternative testing methods.

This resolution formally commemorates the 69th anniversary of the continuous operations of the Mauna Loa Observatory (MLO). It recognizes the MLO's critical, world-leading role in monitoring atmospheric composition, particularly tracking global carbon dioxide levels. The bill reaffirms Congressional support for the observatory's vital scientific work and honors its cultural significance to Hawaii.

The BUILD Housing Act streamlines environmental reviews for certain HUD housing assistance programs by allowing the Secretary to designate them as "special projects." This change simplifies the process under the National Environmental Policy Act, unless another law already specifies the review procedure. Additionally, the bill explicitly allows federally recognized Tribes to assume environmental review responsibilities previously available only to state or local governments.

This resolution officially recognizes the historical significance of Reverend Nat Turner and the Southampton Insurrection he led in his fight against slavery. It honors his courageous, though controversial, actions as a pivotal moment pushing the nation toward abolition. Furthermore, the bill encourages continued dialogue about racial justice and reaffirms the fundamental American ideal that all people are created equal with unalienable rights.

The College Athlete Right to Organize Act seeks to classify certain student athletes at public colleges as employees under federal labor law. This grants them the right to organize and collectively bargain with their schools over terms and conditions of their participation. The bill ensures that this new employment status does not automatically alter the tax treatment of their compensation or affect their eligibility for federal financial aid. Ultimately, it establishes the National Labor Relations Board as the authority to oversee these new labor relations.

The GUARD Act aims to combat financial fraud, particularly scams targeting the elderly and sophisticated "pig butchering" schemes, by allowing law enforcement to use federal grant funds for specialized training, technology, and staffing to investigate these crimes. The bill also mandates comprehensive reports from the Treasury Department and FinCEN to Congress detailing the scope of fraud, enforcement actions, and consumer losses. Furthermore, it authorizes federal agencies to assist local law enforcement with tracing tools related to blockchain technology in fraud investigations.

The O DAIRY Act of 2025 aims to support organic dairy farmers by expanding emergency assistance for losses due to high feed costs and establishing new programs for better cost data collection. The bill also mandates the creation of a specific safety net program for organic dairy operations, prioritizing smaller farms. Finally, it invests in local processing infrastructure and creates new market specialist positions to research and improve the organic dairy sector.

The LEAD Act of 2025 reclassifies the export control of specific advanced, reusable unmanned aircraft systems. This legislation mandates that these covered drones be treated the same as manned aircraft systems for the purpose of implementing Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) guidelines. The goal is to separate these advanced drone technologies from stricter export controls typically applied to missile technology and launch vehicles. The President is required to update relevant export regulations within 180 days to reflect this new policy.

This resolution expresses support for designating the week beginning August 3, 2025, as "National Health Center Week." It celebrates the vital role community health centers play in providing affordable, comprehensive primary care to millions of Americans, especially in underserved areas. The bill encourages the public to visit their local health center to recognize this essential partnership.

The Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act mandates that the Department of Defense (DOD) seek modifications to its stormwater discharge permits to include quarterly testing for PFAS chemicals. Facilities must also implement management practices to reduce these discharges unless current permits already require both actions. Furthermore, at least one percent of the DOD's annual PFAS cleanup funding must be dedicated to these monitoring and reduction efforts.

The Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act expands Medicare Part B coverage to include services provided by pharmacists starting in 2026. This legislation covers pharmacist services that align with state law and are provided in collaboration with a physician or approved practitioner. The bill specifies payment rates for these covered services, particularly enhancing reimbursement for services related to public health emergencies like COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Furthermore, it prohibits pharmacists from balance billing Medicare patients for these covered services.

The College Athlete Economic Freedom Act grants college athletes the right to profit from their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) without interference from their schools or athletic associations. This legislation ensures NIL compensation does not jeopardize an athlete's academic eligibility or financial aid. Furthermore, it establishes reporting requirements for institutional NIL collectives and creates a pathway for international student-athletes to engage in NIL activities while maintaining their student visa status. Violations of these new NIL protections will be enforced by the FTC and allow individuals to sue for damages.

This bill, the STUDENT Act, seeks to fundamentally restructure the National Education Association (NEA) due to Congress's findings that it has become a partisan political entity rather than an educational organization. It imposes strict new requirements on membership dues collection from government employees, bans the organization from engaging in political activities, and prohibits it from promoting certain ideological beliefs in schools. Furthermore, the Act repeals a specific federal property tax exemption currently enjoyed by the organization in the District of Columbia.

The 21st Century Mortgage Act of 2025 directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to allow borrowers to count qualifying digital assets as part of their financial reserves when assessing single-family mortgage loan risk. These assets must be held under a qualified custodial arrangement to be considered. The agencies must apply risk adjustments based on the volatility and liquidity of the digital assets included in the reserve calculation.

This resolution formally requests the Secretary of State to provide Congress with a detailed report on the human rights practices of the United Mexican States within 30 days. The report must specifically detail abuses committed by the Mexican government against individuals, particularly non-citizens removed by the U.S. government. Furthermore, the Secretary must outline the steps the U.S. is taking to encourage human rights compliance and assess the risk of U.S. security aid supporting abuses.

This resolution solemnly marks the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump. It condemns the multiple attempts against his life and other political officials, while honoring the victims and first responders involved in the July 2024 shooting. The measure further calls for an end to the incitement of political violence that threatens the democratic process.

This Act establishes a "zero-based" review process for energy and land management regulations issued by key federal agencies like the DOE and Interior. Under this system, most existing regulations will automatically expire within one year unless actively extended by the agency. New rules will sunset after five years, requiring agencies to justify the continuation of all regulations based on public input and demonstrated necessity. This process aims to systematically reduce regulatory burdens across the energy sector.