Legislation

This resolution authorizes the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs to conduct its operations, hire staff, and manage expenditures from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027. It establishes specific funding caps for the committee’s activities and outlines the administrative procedures for managing its budget and personnel.

This resolution formally appoints Mr. Guest to the House Committee on Ethics. Additionally, it designates him to serve as the committee's Chair.

This bill directs the United States Postal Service to establish a unique ZIP Code for the unincorporated community of Fairlawn, Virginia. This change aims to resolve ongoing issues with misallocated tax revenue caused by Fairlawn currently sharing ZIP Codes with the independent city of Radford.

The Censorship Accountability Act establishes a legal right for individuals to sue federal employees who violate their First Amendment rights. This legislation allows injured parties to seek damages or other legal relief against executive branch employees acting under the color of law. It further provides for the recovery of attorney’s fees for prevailing plaintiffs while clarifying that employees cannot sue their own federal agencies for these actions.

This bill directs the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for permanent display within the United States Capitol. The legislation mandates that the statue be acquired by the end of 2025 and installed in a public-accessible location by December 31, 2026.

The Build the Wall Act of 2025 establishes a dedicated Treasury fund specifically for the construction and maintenance of physical barriers along the U.S. southern border. This legislation mandates the immediate reallocation of all unobligated Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to finance these border security efforts.

The Southern Border Farmers and Ranchers Protection Act establishes a federal initiative to provide financial assistance to agricultural producers in specific Texas border counties. This program funds the implementation of conservation practices designed to repair damage to land and farming infrastructure caused by border-related activity.

The TRUST in Congress Act requires Members of Congress, their spouses, and their dependent children to place covered financial investments into qualified blind trusts to prevent conflicts of interest. The bill establishes strict deadlines for asset transfers and mandates public certification of compliance. These measures ensure that lawmakers cannot influence or benefit from their personal investments while serving in office.

The ERASER Act aims to reduce the federal regulatory burden by requiring agencies to repeal three existing regulations for every new rule they issue. For major rules with significant economic impact, agencies must also ensure that the cost of the new regulation does not exceed the combined cost of the rules being removed. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Government Accountability Office periodically report on the total number and economic impact of federal regulations.

The Nutria Eradication and Control Reauthorization Act of 2025 extends the federal authorization for nutria management and eradication programs through 2030. This legislation ensures continued support for efforts to control the invasive species and mitigate its environmental impact.

This resolution authorizes the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works to fund its operations, hire staff, and utilize agency resources from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027. It establishes specific spending caps for committee expenses, including limits on consultant fees and staff training, to support the committee's ongoing legislative and investigative responsibilities.

The Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 expands access to premium tax credits by removing the current income eligibility cap, allowing more households to qualify for financial assistance. The bill also introduces a new sliding scale for premium contributions to ensure health insurance costs remain more manageable for families. These changes are set to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

The Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program Enhancement Act directs the Secretary of Agriculture to commission an independent review of the current program aimed at preventing tick-borne illnesses in cattle. This review will evaluate the program's effectiveness, funding, and impact on producers to identify potential improvements. The findings and recommendations will be submitted to Congress to help streamline operations and reduce the compliance burden on the cattle industry.

The Defense of Conscience in Health Care Act mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services reinstate federal conscience and anti-discrimination protections for health care providers. This legislation requires the issuance of a final rule mirroring the protections that were in effect as of July 22, 2019. These reinstated regulations will take precedence over any conflicting federal rules currently in place.

The Texas Agricultural Producers Assistance Act directs the Secretary of Agriculture to identify and report on federal programs available to support Texas farmers who have suffered economic losses due to Mexico’s failure to meet water delivery obligations under the 1944 U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty. This report must be submitted to Congress within 180 days of the bill's enactment.

The COLLUDE Act amends Section 230 of the Communications Act to hold interactive computer services accountable for censoring political speech at the behest of government entities. It shifts the burden of proof to service providers in liability lawsuits and removes legal protections for platforms that suppress political viewpoints in response to non-law enforcement government requests.

This resolution authorizes the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry to conduct its official operations and investigations from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027. It establishes specific funding caps for committee expenses, including personnel, consulting, and staff training, to be paid from the Senate’s contingent fund.

The Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2025 strengthens federal law to combat "swatting" by expanding criminal penalties and civil liability for individuals who intentionally report false emergencies. This legislation ensures that those who trigger dangerous, unnecessary emergency responses can be held both criminally accountable and financially responsible for the resulting costs.

The **Skinny Labels, Big Savings Act** protects generic drug and biosimilar manufacturers from patent infringement lawsuits when they "carve out" specific patented uses from their product labeling. By establishing a legal safe harbor for these "skinny labels," the bill aims to accelerate the market entry of lower-cost alternatives without infringing on method-of-use patents.

The Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2025 mandates the creation of Joint Operations Centers along the southern border to unify security efforts between federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement. These hubs will centralize communication, resource deployment, and multi-agency operations to better deter transnational criminal activity. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to provide annual reports to Congress to ensure ongoing transparency and operational improvement.