Legislation

The Livestock Indemnity Program Improvement Act of 2025 mandates changes to how the Secretary of Agriculture calculates the market value for livestock when issuing indemnity payments. This update requires closer collaboration with the Agricultural Marketing Service and establishes a new requirement for quarterly market value determinations. The goal is to ensure a more accurate and current valuation for livestock loss claims.

This measure formally confirms the recent committee assignments for members of the House of Representatives. Specifically, it announces that Mr. Fine will serve on the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Mr. Garbarino has been elected as the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security.

The Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Public Safety Improvement Act of 2025 mandates the inclusion of positive hair drug test results for certain commercial drivers into the federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. This requires motor carriers to report these results from FDA-cleared testing devices, provided the testing laboratory meets specific accreditation and guideline standards. The Secretary of Transportation has one year to implement the necessary regulations to enforce this update.

The One Subject at a Time Act mandates that all introduced legislation must focus on a single, clearly described subject. This law ensures bills have accurate titles and prevents unrelated provisions from being attached to spending measures. Violations of these focus and title requirements can lead to parts, or even the entirety, of a law being voided upon legal challenge.

The Cosmetic Safety for Communities of Color and Professional Salon Workers Act of 2025 aims to enhance cosmetic safety through targeted research into health disparities affecting communities of color and salon workers. The bill mandates improved access to safety data sheets in multiple languages for professional products and establishes two new National Resource Centers to empower these communities and workers. Finally, it brings synthetic hair braids under FDA cosmetic regulation, requiring new safety standards and labeling.

This resolution calls upon the Senate to provide its advice and consent for the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). It argues that joining this widely accepted international treaty is crucial for securing U.S. economic and security interests globally. Ratification would grant the U.S. a stronger voice in resolving maritime disputes and governing critical seabed resources. Ultimately, the resolution urges the Senate to make ratifying UNCLOS a top priority.

This resolution officially designates June 12, 2025, as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day." It serves to recognize the vital and growing contributions of women who have served in the U.S. military throughout history. The day encourages the nation to honor the sacrifices and service of the approximately 2.1 million women veterans.

The United States Research Protection Act of 2025 aims to strengthen national security by clarifying restrictions on malign foreign talent recruitment. This bill updates the definition of a "foreign country of concern" within existing research and innovation laws. It also broadens the scope of prohibited involvement in restricted programs to include both direct and indirect participation.

The Rural Recovery Act of 2025 establishes a new program within the Department of Agriculture to provide essential technical assistance for disaster recovery in eligible rural communities. This assistance will help affected areas navigate federal and state aid applications, appeal denials, and manage recovery funds for critical infrastructure. The program is authorized to spend up to $50 million annually and offers support to communities for up to three years following a Presidential disaster declaration.

The Farmers First Act of 2025 aims to enhance mental health support for agricultural producers. This legislation increases funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network and mandates the inclusion of dedicated crisis lines within its services. Furthermore, it formalizes partnerships between network recipients and various certified healthcare providers to improve access to mental health and substance use treatment.

This bill facilitates an administrative land swap in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, between the National Park Service and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Specifically, it transfers approximately 25 acres of federal land to CBP for use as part of its Advanced Training Center, while CBP returns about 71.51 acres to the Secretary of the Interior for inclusion in the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. No monetary exchange is involved in these jurisdiction transfers.

The Graham Hoffman Act establishes a new federal crime for knowingly assaulting a first responder while they are performing their duties, especially if serious bodily injury results. Federal prosecution is limited to cases involving interstate activity and requires written approval from the Attorney General under specific circumstances. This law broadly defines first responders to include firefighters, law enforcement, and emergency medical personnel.

The Protect Medicaid and Rural Hospitals Act repeals previous changes to state authority regarding Medicaid provider taxes and directed payments. The bill also significantly increases funding for the Rural Health Transformation Program by dedicating $\$10$ billion annually for five fiscal years. This legislation aims to restore prior Medicaid rules while bolstering financial support for rural healthcare initiatives.

The GPS Resiliency Report Act mandates the Secretary of Defense to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within one year detailing the risks to the Global Positioning System (GPS) and associated navigation services. This report must assess adversary capabilities, review current Department of Defense redundancy efforts, and evaluate the Space Force's plan to harden GPS satellites. Furthermore, the Act requires the development of a framework for a fully operational, ground-based backup system within 15 years.

The Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025 establishes a new federal process for trafficking survivors to seek the expungement of arrest records or the vacation of certain criminal convictions resulting from their victimization. It also creates a specific "duress" defense for defendants charged with serious federal crimes if they committed the offense while being trafficked. Furthermore, the bill mandates reporting on the use of these new relief mechanisms and clarifies that federal grants for legal aid can be used for post-conviction representation.

The Click to Cancel Consumer Protection Act of 2025 codifies the Federal Trade Commission's existing "negative option" rule into permanent federal law. This action locks in current regulations governing automatic subscription renewals and recurring charges. The bill ensures that consumers have legally established protections against unwanted automatic billing practices.

The Say No to Indoctrination Act prohibits the teaching or promotion of concepts related to "gender ideology" in elementary and secondary schools. This amendment directly restricts curriculum content under existing federal education law. The goal is to prevent instruction on specific concepts defined elsewhere as "gender ideology."

The Expanding Defense Community Partnerships Act enhances the Department of Defense's ability to collaborate with state, local, and tribal governments through Intergovernmental Support Agreements (IGSAs). This legislation allows the DOD to involve other federal agencies in these partnerships and expands the funding sources available for support services. Furthermore, it extends the authorization for these agreements and establishes a pilot program allowing for longer-term, 20-year partnerships with the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

This bill, the Excluding Illegal Aliens from Medicaid Act, accelerates the effective date for restricting Medicaid eligibility for certain non-citizens to July 4, 2025. It also adjusts federal funding formulas (FMAP) to provide increased federal support to states that cover healthcare costs for specific groups of non-qualified aliens. The legislation clarifies definitions and timing related to these Medicaid provisions.

This Act establishes a five-year pilot program treating pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select. This allows eligible military family members to sign up for expanded coverage upon becoming pregnant. The Department of Defense is required to submit annual reports to Congress detailing enrollment changes under this new provision.