Legislation

The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2025 is a comprehensive bill designed to increase police accountability and transparency nationwide through federal mandates and funding incentives. It reforms standards for prosecuting civil rights violations, eliminates qualified immunity, and establishes national registries for police misconduct and use-of-force data. Furthermore, the Act bans specific dangerous police tactics like chokeholds and restricts the transfer of military equipment to local departments.

The Strengthening Capacity for Disaster Resilient Territories Act establishes a new FEMA program specifically designed to address the unique challenges U.S. territories face in accessing and utilizing federal disaster recovery funds. This program will continuously identify capability gaps, provide tailored technical assistance, and develop specialized training for territorial entities recovering from major disasters. The goal is to ensure that recovery efforts are not stalled by logistical, financial, or cultural hurdles unique to these remote locations. Congress has authorized $50 million annually for this program through Fiscal Year 2030.

The Housing PLUS Act of 2025 amends how Continuum of Care (CoC) funds are distributed to ensure grantees have flexibility in requiring supportive services or preconditions for housing assistance. This legislation mandates that at least 50% of CoC funds must go to organizations offering these wraparound services. The bill also establishes annual reporting requirements to certify compliance with these new funding provisions.

The AirFAIR Act prohibits airlines and ticket sellers from excessively increasing airfare prices during officially declared disasters or emergencies. This legislation mandates that the Secretary of Transportation define "excessive" pricing, treating any increase of 30% or more as automatically illegal price gouging. Furthermore, the FAA is required to study past instances of potential unfair pricing practices related to previous emergencies.

The USA Workforce Investment Act establishes a new federal tax credit for individuals who donate cash to approved workforce development or apprenticeship training programs. This credit is capped at \$1,700 annually and cannot be claimed alongside a standard charitable deduction for the same contribution. Any unused credit can be carried forward for up to five years.

The Protect Adoptees and American Families Act (PAAF Act) aims to ensure that certain internationally adopted individuals automatically become U.S. citizens. This bill clarifies the requirements for automatic citizenship, particularly for adoptees who were physically present in the U.S. before turning 18. It also provides a pathway to citizenship for eligible adoptees residing abroad upon their legal entry into the United States.

The Brownfield Revitalization and Remediation Act restores and expands the immediate tax deduction for qualified environmental remediation expenditures. This legislation brings back the ability for businesses to immediately expense cleanup costs incurred between 2025 and 2029. Furthermore, it broadens the scope of deductible expenses to include certain assessment and monitoring costs for contaminated sites. The Act also updates definitions to ensure more environmental cleanup activities qualify for this accelerated tax benefit.

The Fed Integrity and Independence Act of 2025 reinforces the Federal Reserve's separation from political influence by prohibiting members of the Board of Governors and regional Federal Reserve Bank leaders from holding any other position requiring a Presidential appointment. This measure aims to ensure monetary policy decisions remain focused on long-term stability rather than short-term political pressures. Any current officeholder who violates this new dual-appointment restriction will have their Fed service terminated immediately upon the Act's enactment.

The SEVER Act, or Strengthening Entry Visa Enforcement and Restrictions Act, updates the rules for issuing visas to foreign representatives attending the United Nations. This legislation grants the U.S. government the authority to deny entry visas to UN representatives who are subject to specific sanctions, including those imposed by Executive Order 13876 as of September 16, 2025.

This Act officially renames the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore to the Apostle Islands National Park and Preserve, establishing distinct management rules for the new Park and Preserve areas. The bill maintains existing fishing regulations across the entire area while generally prohibiting hunting and trapping within the National Park, with exceptions for tribal treaty rights. All references to the former Lakeshore designation must now be updated to reflect the new Park and Preserve title.

The Dismantle Foreign Scam Syndicates Act establishes a high-level Task Force, chaired by the Secretary of State, to develop and execute a comprehensive U.S. strategy against transnational criminal organizations running massive online scams, often utilizing victims of human trafficking in Southeast Asia. This strategy must focus on disrupting these operations, sanctioning responsible parties, and providing support for rescued victims. The bill authorizes $30 million over two years to fund these efforts and requires annual reporting to Congress on progress and impact.

The It’s About Time Act changes the federal government's fiscal year to align with the calendar year, running from January 1st to December 31st, effective January 1, 2027. This legislation mandates the President to submit a budget for the transition period of October 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. It also directs the OMB to establish rules for agency transitions and updates existing appropriation laws to reflect the new year-end date.

This bill officially establishes the FireGuard Program as a mandatory "program of record" within the National Guard. It requires the Secretary of Defense to provide annual briefings to Congress for five years detailing the program's impact, including response times and technology integration. The program is authorized to operate through December 31, 2031.

The "If You See It, Squish It Act of 2025" mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to launch a national awareness campaign about the invasive spotted lanternfly. This campaign must include public service announcements encouraging the public to kill any lanternflies they encounter. The goal is to educate citizens on the threat this pest poses to local agriculture.

The Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act of 2025 mandates that certain new medical devices must be designed to be fully usable by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This ensures that users can access information and operate life-saving equipment independently and privately, similar to sighted users. The FDA is tasked with establishing specific nonvisual accessibility standards for these covered devices within a set timeline. Devices failing to meet these standards after the effective date will be deemed adulterated.

The National Guard Proper Use Act prohibits active duty military personnel and National Guard members serving under Title 32 orders from enforcing or assisting in the enforcement of immigration laws. This measure restricts the use of the Armed Forces for domestic immigration enforcement, aligning with existing statutes that govern such deployments.

The No Funding for Lawless Jurisdictions Act restricts federal crime-fighting grants to state and local governments that limit cash bail for serious offenses or release convicted felons on personal recognizance. Furthermore, jurisdictions that cut their police budgets in the preceding year are ineligible for these funds, unless the cut was part of a fair, government-wide budget reduction. This legislation aims to ensure federal support only goes to jurisdictions maintaining traditional public safety and law enforcement funding standards.

The Tropical Plant Health Initiative Act establishes a dedicated federal initiative to protect vital tropical crops like coffee, bananas, and mangoes from devastating pests and diseases. This law authorizes new research and extension grants focused on developing science-based solutions for these specific agricultural threats. Furthermore, it extends the program's funding authorization through the year 2030.

The Advancing Quality U.S. Aquaculture Act updates the National Aquaculture Act of 1980 by mandating more frequent industry reviews and requiring assessments to detail capital needs and regulatory barriers. It establishes a new, non-federal Aquaculture Advisory Committee to guide best practices and technical assistance for the industry. Furthermore, the bill requires annual comprehensive reports to Congress on the state of U.S. aquaculture, including federal spending evaluations.

The PILOT Act mandates that the Department of Defense conduct a comprehensive study on whether active-duty military pilots are sustaining traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) due to the physical stresses of flying. The resulting report must detail the study's findings, review current TBI identification and treatment procedures, and propose a strategy for improvement. Furthermore, the Secretary of Defense must offer legislative recommendations to better address TBI in this population.