Legislation

The Strengthening Prosecution Integrity for Espionage Statutes (SPIES) Act eliminates the statute of limitations for prosecuting serious offenses related to espionage and acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government. This change allows the government to charge individuals at any time for these specific national security crimes. The bill also removes the statute of limitations for related immigration fraud committed to aid in espionage activities.

The Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2025 ensures continuity of care by allowing physical therapists to utilize locum tenens arrangements under Medicare. This legislation updates existing rules to ensure that temporary coverage for outpatient physical therapy services is treated the same way as coverage for physicians' services. The goal is to prevent disruptions in patient access to necessary physical therapy.

The PART Act aims to combat catalytic converter theft by mandating new federal standards for permanently marking these devices on all new vehicles. It establishes a grant program to fund the visible stamping of identification numbers onto existing converters to deter theft. Furthermore, the bill strengthens tracking requirements for sellers of used converters and introduces new federal criminal penalties for theft and trafficking of these components.

The Independent Retirement Fairness Act aims to expand retirement savings options for independent workers by allowing them to participate in pooled employer plans and Simplified Employee Pensions (SEPs) as if they were traditional employees. The bill also establishes pilot programs to facilitate automatic retirement savings through methods like rounding up paychecks. Furthermore, it simplifies certain auditing requirements for grouped retirement plans.

The Necessary Environmental Exemptions for Defense Act exempts the Department of Defense (DOD) from key environmental laws, including NEPA and the Endangered Species Act, for activities specifically certified as necessary to counter threats from China. This exemption applies retroactively and prevents judicial review of the DOD's designation or related actions. While exempt from mandated reviews, the Secretary of Defense must periodically review and update internal policies on environmental mitigation.

The Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers Act ensures that offering portable or standard employee benefits will not, by itself, cause a worker to be classified as an employee under federal law. This change allows companies to offer valuable benefits to independent workers without automatically triggering employee status for tax or labor purposes. The legislation aims to encourage the provision of portable benefits to the independent workforce.

The Future of Defense Manufacturing Act of 2025 aims to strengthen U.S. defense readiness by heavily restricting the Department of Defense's use of additive manufacturing (3D printing) machines linked to adversarial foreign nations. The bill simultaneously mandates significant investments in domestic advanced manufacturing capabilities, including establishing dual-use innovation hubs and setting aggressive goals for qualifying one million domestically manufactured parts by 2027. Furthermore, it creates several new programs to rapidly certify 3D-printed replacement parts for aging military systems and improve international coordination with allies on these critical technologies.

The Nikolas Hughey SAFE Homes for Kids Act aims to better support military families navigating the foster care system. It mandates specialized training for military counselors to become "foster care liaisons" knowledgeable about local foster care rules. Additionally, the bill requires Military OneSource to provide easily accessible, state-specific foster care information for service members.

The Warrior Right to Repair Act of 2025 mandates that defense contractors provide the Department of Defense (DoD) with fair and reasonable access to necessary repair parts, specialized tools, and technical information. This ensures the DoD can maintain and fix the equipment it purchases without being unduly reliant on the original manufacturer. The Act also requires the DoD to review existing contracts to remove intellectual property constraints hindering their self-repair capabilities. Finally, the Comptroller General must report to Congress on the implementation of these new repair access requirements.

The Resilient Transit Act of 2025 establishes a new grant program to help public transportation agencies harden their systems against climate change impacts like flooding and extreme weather. These grants will fund specific resilience improvements, such as installing flood barriers and upgrading heat-vulnerable equipment. The bill also defines key vulnerable communities for priority consideration and mandates annual reporting on how the funds are used. Finally, it increases funding authorizations for related transportation programs.

This resolution formally congratulates the Louisiana State University (LSU) Fighting Tigers baseball team for winning the 2025 NCAA Division I College World Series. It recognizes their undefeated performance in Omaha and celebrates the achievements of the players and coaching staff. The Senate is also honoring the dedication of LSU fans and the entire state in supporting the championship team.

The SAMS Act of 2025 codifies several previous Executive Orders into permanent law, specifically focusing on policies related to critical minerals. This action elevates existing presidential directives concerning these vital resources to the full force and effect of statutory law. The bill ensures the long-term legal standing of established critical mineral supply chain strategies.

This resolution officially designates June 23, 2025, as "Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day." The day is established to honor victims, survivors, and their families affected by the dangers of social media, including cyberbullying and exploitation. It encourages public awareness, education, and collaborative efforts to improve online safety and digital well-being.

The Strengthening Science Through Diplomacy Act of 2025 grants the President the authority to extend special legal privileges and immunities to CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research). This action would align CERN's legal status in the U.S. with that of other international organizations with which the United States cooperates. The President will determine the specific terms and conditions of this extension.

The Small Entity Update Act mandates that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) periodically study and update its definition of "small entity" for regulatory purposes. This process requires the SEC to report findings and recommendations to Congress to ensure the definition aligns with market growth and covers a meaningful number of businesses. Following these studies, the SEC must revise its rules and periodically adjust any associated dollar thresholds for inflation.

The Fight for the American Dream Act amends eligibility requirements to allow individuals with DACA status and an employment authorization document to enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces. The bill also modernizes and streamlines the naturalization process for non-citizens serving in the military by updating relevant sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act. These changes simplify service requirements and update terminology for military naturalization benefits.

This bill directs the United States Postal Service (USPS) to assign a single, unique ZIP Code to 66 specific communities across numerous states. The USPS is required to complete this designation process within 270 days of the law's enactment. This measure aims to ensure these designated towns and areas each have their own distinct postal code.

This resolution congratulates the Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSU Shreveport) baseball team for achieving the first undefeated season in collegiate baseball history. It specifically recognizes their perfect 59-0 record and their victory in the 2025 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) World Series. The measure also honors the team's top performers and Head Coach Brad Neffendorf for bringing significant pride to the university and the State of Louisiana.

The Middle Market IPO Cost Act mandates a comprehensive study, led by the Comptroller General in coordination with the SEC and FINRA, to analyze the direct and indirect costs associated with Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) for small and medium-sized companies. This analysis will compare IPO expenses against alternative financing methods and assess the impact of these costs on capital formation and retail investors. The final report, due within 360 days, must include findings and recommendations for legislative or administrative changes.

The Improving Access to Small Business Information Act exempts actions taken by the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation from most requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act. This change allows the Advocate to operate more efficiently by streamlining the process for gathering necessary information. While most paperwork reviews are waived, certain procedural oversight responsibilities remain with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).