Legislation

The Fighting Fibers Act of 2025 mandates that all new washing machines sold in the U.S. starting in 2030 must include a microfiber filtration system with a mesh size no larger than 100 micrometers. The bill also directs the EPA Administrator to conduct a comprehensive national study on the sources, health impacts, and environmental justice implications of microfiber pollution. This legislation establishes civil penalties for manufacturers who fail to comply with the new filtration and labeling requirements.

The Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2025 establishes two grant programs totaling \$10 million annually to boost construction and manufacturing apprenticeships. The first program funds community outreach to recruit students and connect programs with local employers, particularly in rural areas. The second program provides funds for expanded academic advising and student support services to improve program retention and completion rates. The Act also formally defines specialized apprenticeship colleges and sets reporting requirements for grant recipients.

This bill establishes the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program to provide grants to states and tribes. These funds will help public water systems cover the water and sewer bills for eligible low-income households. The program aims to supplement existing aid by assisting families whose income is at or below 150% of the poverty level or 60% of the state median income. Funding is authorized at $500 million annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

The Agricultural and Rural Road Improvement Program Act establishes a new federal program dedicated to repairing and improving critical local and rural roads essential for agriculture. This program aims to enhance access to farms and agricultural facilities, reduce weight-restricted bridges, and increase the safety and resilience of rural transportation networks. Federal funding for these projects will cover up to 90 percent of the total cost.

The Baby Safety Tax Relief Act prohibits the President from imposing or continuing any special import duties on essential baby safety items, including strollers, car seats, and baby carriers. This law specifically blocks the use of emergency powers, like the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), to tax these necessary goods. The goal is to ensure these critical items remain affordable by preventing new or existing emergency-related tariffs.

This resolution officially designates July 2025 as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month." It encourages consumers to support domestic agriculture by purchasing flowers and foliage grown in the United States. The designation aims to highlight the economic and community benefits provided by American flower growers.

This bill seeks to formally establish the directives outlined in Executive Order 14292 into federal law. By codifying the order, it ensures the established standards for improving the safety and security of biological research have the full force and effect of statute. This action makes the existing executive guidelines legally binding requirements.

The Restoring Biological Truth to the Workplace Act amends employment law to prohibit employers from taking adverse action against employees for expressing views on the binary nature of biological sex or for using sex-segregated facilities. This Act also explicitly protects employees from retaliation for opposing these newly defined unlawful employment practices. Employers cannot use standard defenses like "business necessity" when facing claims related to these specific protections.

The Neonatal Care Transparency Act of 2025 mandates that hospitals and obstetric providers publicly disclose their specific policies regarding life-saving care for extremely premature infants, including any minimum gestational age limits. This information must also be provided to expectant parents by their doctors at their first prenatal appointment. Hospitals and providers failing to comply with these new transparency requirements risk losing federal Medicaid and CHIP funding 180 days after the Act is enacted.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California, to the "Paul Ignatius Post Office." The legislation ensures that all official records reflect this new designation for the post office.

This resolution directs the Secretary of State to provide Congress with a detailed report on the human rights practices of the Republic of Rwanda within 30 days. The report must specifically detail credible allegations of abuses, focusing on the treatment of non-citizens removed to Rwanda by the U.S. government. Furthermore, the Secretary must assess the risk that U.S. security assistance could support Rwandan officials involved in these abuses.

The Debt Ceiling Reform Act establishes a new, expedited process for Congress to review and potentially reject the Treasury Secretary's request to extend a suspension of the national debt limit. If Congress fails to pass a specific disapproval resolution within 45 days, the suspension automatically continues until the date specified by the Secretary. This legislation also imposes strict, fast-track procedures for floor debate and voting on any disapproval measure. Additionally, the Treasury is required to provide new reports detailing the national debt as a percentage of GDP.

The Constitutional Citizenship Clarification Act of 2025 seeks to amend birthright citizenship rules by clarifying that automatic citizenship at birth does not apply to children born to parents who are unlawfully present in the U.S. This legislation also codifies existing exceptions for children of diplomats and expands exclusions for the children of individuals engaged in hostile operations on U.S. soil. The Act aims to legally define limitations on *jus soli* based on parental status and allegiance.

This bill amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to reclassify certain activities combating HIV/AIDS. Specifically, it mandates that providing HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and related prevention services be formally recognized as "core life-saving humanitarian assistance." This change ensures these critical risk-reduction efforts are categorized as essential aid within U.S. foreign assistance programs.

Dillon's Law amends federal guidelines to grant preference points to states that allow trained, non-school personnel to administer epinephrine in schools. This change broadens the definition of who can provide life-saving medication beyond just school employees. The law also updates terminology to cover a wider range of epinephrine delivery systems.

The No Radioactive Roads Act of 2025 clarifies and strengthens regulations regarding the use of phosphogypsum, a radioactive material, in construction. This Act mandates that any proposed new use of phosphogypsum must meet strict cancer risk standards previously established for waste piles. Furthermore, applicants seeking approval for unlisted uses must provide extensive safety and environmental monitoring plans to the EPA. All approvals and associated risk assessments for these special uses will be made publicly available online.

The Quad Economic Security Act directs the U.S. to strengthen economic security cooperation with Australia, India, and Japan through the Quad partnership. It mandates the establishment of a new Economic Security Working Group to coordinate efforts on supply chains, critical infrastructure, and countering economic coercion. The bill requires the Secretary of State to report to Congress on negotiations, identified supply chains, and regional partners involved in these security efforts. Finally, the Act specifies that it does not authorize any new funding for its implementation.

The Employee Paycheck and Small Business Protection Act significantly increases federal deposit insurance coverage for business operating accounts, establishing a special, high limit of up to $100 million per institution. This measure aims to protect the liquidity of businesses, non-profits, and municipalities by ensuring their essential transaction funds are fully insured. Additionally, the bill creates a temporary government guarantee program for these accounts, which can be activated during times of economic instability to maintain financial confidence. The relevant agencies are tasked with developing and implementing these new permanent and temporary insurance frameworks within strict deadlines.

This bill seeks to formally codify Executive Order 14305 into permanent federal law. By doing so, the provisions established in the order regarding the restoration of American airspace sovereignty will become legally binding statutes. This action elevates a presidential directive to the status of established law.

The Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2025 establishes penalties against foreign governments that nationalize or expropriate U.S.-owned port infrastructure in trade partner nations. It mandates the identification of such "prohibited property" seized by foreign governments after January 1, 2024. Once identified, vessels that use these prohibited ports will face strict bans on docking, unloading, or receiving services in the United States. Furthermore, the Act expands the definition of unfair trade practices to include the arbitrary seizure or discriminatory treatment of U.S. assets abroad.