Legislation

This Act establishes a clear U.S. policy to hold Chinese officials accountable for gross human rights violations against religious groups by making them subject to sanctions. It mandates that the Department of State actively promote and monitor religious freedom within the People's Republic of China. Furthermore, Congress urges the designation of China as a "country of particular concern" and calls for robust diplomatic action to secure the release of unjustly detained religious prisoners.

The Tribal Warrant Fairness Act expands the authority of the U.S. Marshals Service to include handling Tribal fugitive matters and coordinating law enforcement activities with Indian Tribes. This legislation also amends existing law to ensure that Indian Tribes are included in protections and provisions related to Federal, State, or Tribal law enforcement coordination.

The TREATS Act modifies existing law to expand access to medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders. Specifically, it allows a single telehealth evaluation to satisfy the prior in-person evaluation requirement for prescribing certain Schedule III, IV, or V controlled substances approved for addiction treatment. This change aims to improve the delivery of necessary therapy services via remote care.

The Corporate Governance Fairness Act amends the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to establish specific regulations for proxy advisory firms. This legislation defines these firms and subjects them to registration requirements with the SEC. The Act mandates that the Commission conduct periodic examinations of these firms' records, focusing on conflicts of interest and the accuracy of their statements. Finally, it requires the SEC to report periodically to Congress on the adequacy of investor protections related to proxy advisory services.

The Gang Activity Reporting Act of 2025 mandates the Attorney General, in collaboration with DHS and the FBI, to submit comprehensive annual reports on gang activity to Congress. These detailed reports must cover trends in gang membership, criminal enterprises, and enforcement efforts over the preceding decade. The goal is to provide accurate, consistent data to inform effective, evidence-based policymaking against rising violent crime.

The COAL Act of 2025 mandates the swift processing and approval of all pending, qualified coal lease applications that were already undergoing environmental review upon enactment. It requires the Secretary to finalize necessary valuations and grant these leases as soon as possible. Furthermore, this Act explicitly repeals Secretarial Order 3338, removing previous restrictions on future coal leasing.

The No AliPay Act of 2025 prohibits any United States person from conducting financial transactions with AliPay (China) Internet Technology Company Limited. This ban specifically includes the use of any application or payment processing service operated by AliPay. The legislation aims to restrict U.S. persons from engaging with the specified Chinese technology company's financial services.

The Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial Act authorizes the relocation of a memorial honoring nine Air Force crew members lost in a 1982 crash to the Stratton Ridge rest area in North Carolina. This relocation requires agreement from the current private landowner and approval from the Secretary of Agriculture. All costs associated with the relocation, installation, and maintenance must be covered by the requesting party, not the federal government.

This bill mandates that secondary schools provide military recruiters with the same access to students and campus facilities as any other prospective employer or institution of higher education. It requires schools to facilitate a minimum of four in-person recruitment events annually. Furthermore, the legislation compels local educational agencies to disclose specific student contact and academic information to military recruiters upon request.

This bill mandates the creation of a real-time data dashboard to track graduate medical education residency positions, applications, and match rates. The dashboard will provide crucial data to help federal agencies assess and address physician shortages, particularly in rural and underserved areas. The Secretary of Health and Human Services must collaborate across agencies to ensure comprehensive data collection while maintaining strict privacy standards. Annual reports detailing findings and program effectiveness will be submitted to Congress.

The Shawnee National Forest Conservation Act of 2025 designates approximately 750 acres as the Camp Hutchins Wilderness and establishes three Special Management Areas—Camp Hutchins, Ripple Hollow, and Burke Branch—to protect ecological and scenic resources. The Act mandates specific management plans for these areas, prohibiting commercial timber harvesting while allowing necessary activities like prescribed fire and invasive species control. Furthermore, it withdraws the designated lands from mineral entry and disposal to ensure long-term conservation.

The Restoring Rural Health Act aims to support critical access hospitals facing compliance issues. This legislation specifically addresses facilities that were designated as critical access hospitals as of January 1, 2024, but subsequently receive notice of noncompliance with the distance requirement. It amends the Social Security Act to ensure these specific rural hospitals maintain their status despite the notification.

The Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act seeks to update how Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are calculated. It mandates using the index that results in a higher adjustment: either the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers or a newly established Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers. This change aims to provide a more accurate reflection of seniors' actual cost of living in benefit calculations starting after September 2026.

The No Big Blockbuster Bailouts Act amends the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program to adjust the treatment of certain orphan drugs. Specifically, it raises the negotiation threshold for drugs exclusively treating rare diseases from \$200 million to \$400 million. These changes will apply to initial price applicability years beginning on or after January 1, 2028.

The Natural Gas Export Expansion Act aims to boost domestic natural gas development, job creation, and economic growth by streamlining the approval process for natural gas exports. This bill modifies existing law to generally allow exports to any nation not already excluded. Expedited approval is provided unless a nation is subject to U.S. sanctions or specifically excluded by the President or Congress for national security reasons.

This resolution officially designates the week of October 19 through 25, 2025, as "National Chemistry Week." The measure recognizes the vital role of chemistry in daily life and supports efforts to promote science education. It specifically aims to encourage young people, including underrepresented groups, to pursue STEM careers.

This bill authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to release the United States' reversionary interest in specific state forest land in Millston, Wisconsin. This release is conditional upon the State of Wisconsin exchanging this federal-interest land for privately-owned land from Deli, Inc. The private land will then be added to the Black River State Forest.

This resolution designates October 30, 2025, as a national day of remembrance to honor the hundreds of thousands of individuals who contributed to the United States nuclear weapons program since World War II. It specifically recognizes the service and sacrifices of workers like uranium miners, plutonium processors, and atmospheric test participants. The day serves to acknowledge those who developed serious illnesses as a result of their patriotic service to the nation's defense.

This Senate Resolution officially designates October 26, 2025, as the "Day of the Deployed." The resolution honors the service and sacrifice of all deployed members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families, particularly those serving since September 11, 2001. It calls upon the nation to observe this day with appropriate reflection and ceremonies.

This bill amends the Act of June 22, 1948, specifically concerning property appraisals. It mandates that the Secretary of Agriculture determine property value based on the **highest fair appraised value**, incorporating historical appraisal data. This change updates the previous standard for property valuation.