Legislation

This resolution designates February 5, 2025, as "Scouting America Day" to celebrate the organization’s 115th anniversary. It honors Scouting America’s long-standing commitment to fostering character, leadership, and service among American youth. The bill also recognizes the significant contributions of the millions of youth participants and adult volunteers who support the organization’s mission nationwide.

This joint resolution seeks to invoke the Congressional Review Act to disapprove and nullify the Environmental Protection Agency’s recent rule regarding the phasedown and management of hydrofluorocarbons. If enacted, the rule would have no force or effect, effectively blocking the EPA's regulatory framework for these substances.

The "No Taxpayer Funding for the World Health Organization Act" prohibits the United States government from providing any assessed or voluntary financial contributions to the World Health Organization. This legislation effectively ends all U.S. taxpayer funding for the organization upon the bill's enactment.

The Student Visa Security Improvement Act strengthens national security by mandating enhanced background checks for F, J, and M visa applicants. The bill also increases oversight of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) by requiring more frequent monitoring of international students and stricter reporting standards for participating institutions. Additionally, it grants the Department of Homeland Security authority to immediately decertify institutions that pose a security risk.

The Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act of 2025 expands the existing visa waiver program currently available in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands to include the U.S. Virgin Islands. This legislation allows the Secretary of Homeland Security to waive visa requirements for short-term business or pleasure visitors from specific countries, provided that strict security and administrative controls are met. The program aims to boost tourism and economic activity while maintaining rigorous oversight and safety standards for the territory.

The Territorial Economic Recovery Act aims to boost economic growth in U.S. territories by providing targeted tax relief. It amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude income earned by qualified corporations in U.S. possessions from the global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) tax. This change incentivizes active business operations within Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other U.S. territories.

The Supporting Transit Commutes Act allows employers to claim tax deductions for providing qualified transportation fringe benefits, such as transit passes, to their employees. This legislation aims to incentivize the use of public transit by making it more cost-effective for businesses to offer commuting support.

The Justice for Rape Survivors Act establishes a federal mandatory minimum sentence of 30 years for individuals convicted of aggravated sexual abuse or sexual abuse. This legislation ensures a stricter baseline for sentencing while maintaining the possibility of life imprisonment for these offenses.

This bill nullifies two January 2025 Presidential memoranda that restricted oil and natural gas leasing in specific areas of the outer Continental Shelf. By removing these restrictions, the legislation clears the path for potential future energy development in those regions.

The PROTECT Jewish Student and Faculty Act requires higher education institutions to formally define antisemitism and explicitly prohibit antisemitic conduct in their official campus policies. Under this legislation, colleges and universities must clearly state that such conduct may result in disciplinary action, including student expulsion or employee termination.

The Healthcare Freedom Act of 2025 replaces traditional health savings accounts with expanded "health freedom accounts" (HFAs), allowing anyone to make tax-deductible contributions for a wider range of medical expenses. The bill increases annual contribution limits and provides greater flexibility for managing healthcare costs. Additionally, it establishes a long-term transition to shift employer-provided health benefits toward these HFA-based models for future hires.

The Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025 mandates a collaborative federal and state effort to combat the fungal disease threatening Hawaii’s native ohia forests. The bill authorizes ongoing research into disease transmission, the management of ungulates in affected areas, and sustained financial and infrastructure support for forest restoration.

The DEBT Act requires the Secretary of the Treasury to testify before Congress regarding planned "extraordinary measures" whenever the federal debt limit is approaching. This legislation mandates that the Secretary provide a detailed explanation of these measures, their administrative costs, and the financial implications of any subsequent debt limit adjustments.

The Territorial Tax Equity and Economic Growth Act of 2025 updates federal tax laws regarding residency and income sourcing for U.S. territories, including Puerto Rico, Guam, and American Samoa. The bill establishes a stricter "substantial presence" test for bona fide residency and clarifies how income earned outside of these territories is classified for tax purposes. These changes aim to modernize tax administration for individuals and businesses operating within U.S. possessions starting in the 2025 tax year.

This bill makes the American Samoa economic development tax credit permanent by removing all existing expiration dates and time-based restrictions. By eliminating these deadlines, the legislation ensures ongoing tax support for qualifying corporations operating within the territory.

The "No Taxpayer Funding for United Nations Human Rights Council Act" prohibits the use of U.S. funds to support the UN Human Rights Council. It mandates that the Secretary of State withhold the portion of U.S. contributions allocated to the Council and permanently rescinds those funds. This ensures that no American taxpayer dollars are directed toward the Council's operations.

The Keep Every Extra Penny Act of 2025 proposes a federal income tax exemption for all overtime compensation. By excluding these earnings from gross income, the bill aims to allow workers to keep the full value of their overtime pay.

This bill authorizes the Bay Mills Indian Community of Michigan to independently transfer, lease, or encumber real property that is not held in trust by the United States. By granting this authority, the legislation allows the Tribe to manage its non-trust lands without requiring further federal approval. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the United States assumes no liability for these private transactions.

The Combating Global Corruption Act of 2025 mandates an annual State Department report that ranks foreign countries based on their efforts to combat corruption. The bill establishes clear minimum standards for anti-corruption measures and requires the designation of diplomatic points of contact to promote good governance. Additionally, it encourages the use of targeted sanctions against corrupt actors in countries that fail to meet these international standards.

The Prevent Tariff Abuse Act amends the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to restrict the President's authority to impose import duties or quotas. This bill clarifies that emergency economic powers do not include the ability to levy trade restrictions on goods entering the United States.