Legislation

This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that extreme weather poses unique and severe threats to the health and well-being of children. It urges that solutions to address these escalating dangers must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed with children's specific vulnerabilities in mind. The bill calls for prioritizing the physical and mental health needs of children in all future climate adaptation and air quality planning efforts.

The Appropriations Compliance and Training Act mandates annual training on federal appropriations law for certain high-level government employees in covered positions. This ensures employees handling federal funds understand key spending rules, such as the bona fide needs rule and relevant statutes. Agencies must track completion, and non-compliant employees face escalating penalties, including loss of spending authority and IT access.

This Act officially codifies the renaming of the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas to the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge. The change honors the memory of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, who tragically lost her life near Houston. This legislation ensures all federal records and documents reflect the new name.

The Safeguarding Americans From Extremist Risk (SAFER) at the Border Act aims to enhance national security by establishing clear definitions for "known terrorist," "special interest alien," and "suspected terrorist." This legislation significantly restricts the Secretary of Homeland Security's authority to use parole for individuals arriving at the border. Specifically, it prohibits parole for anyone identified as a terrorist, a national security risk, or inadmissible due to terrorism-related activities.

The End Domestic Terrorism Act establishes a new federal crime with severe penalties for mass killings committed using specific semiautomatic weapons in sensitive locations. It also mandates annual reporting by the Attorney General on terrorism-related charges, including detailed demographic data for those charged. Furthermore, the bill requires the DOJ to publicly report on the financial impact and government response following charges filed under the new weapons of mass destruction statute.

The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2025 aims to combat the growing obesity epidemic, particularly among older adults, by expanding access to intensive behavioral therapy under Medicare. This bill mandates that Medicare Part D plans begin covering FDA-approved medications for obesity and weight management in individuals with related health conditions. Finally, it requires the Secretary of HHS to report regularly to Congress on the implementation and coordination of these new obesity treatment strategies.

The Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025 is a comprehensive bill designed to significantly enhance U.S. weather forecasting, research, and public safety capabilities. It mandates that public safety be the absolute top priority for NOAA, authorizes funding for modernization across computing and radar systems, and establishes new programs to improve forecasts for severe weather like tornadoes and hurricanes. Furthermore, the legislation focuses on integrating commercial data, improving risk communication through social science, and enhancing predictions crucial for agriculture and water management.

This Act modernizes the existing international au pair program, recognizing its vital role in affordable childcare and cultural diplomacy. It clarifies that federal law exclusively governs the program, preventing conflicting state or local regulations. Furthermore, the bill mandates the State Department to update au pair stipends and educational allowances while ensuring the program remains affordable and flexible for families with non-traditional schedules.

The Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025 officially delists the Mexican wolf from the list of threatened and endangered species. This legislation voids previous management rules and mandates that future recovery plans for the species in the U.S. must exclude consideration of the wolf population in Mexico. The bill also addresses concerns regarding compensation standards for ranchers suffering livestock losses due to wolf predation.

This bill, officially titled the "No Tax Dollars for Riots," establishes penalties for nonprofit organizations whose leaders are convicted of specific federal crimes like bribery or illegal drug trafficking committed while in office. If an officer or board member is convicted of these offenses, the organization will immediately lose its federal funding eligibility. Furthermore, the nonprofit will also lose its tax-exempt status following the conviction.

The Save our Lone Emergency Services (SOLES) Act ensures that sole community hospitals in Alaska and Hawaii receive adequate Medicare reimbursement for outpatient services. If standard payments fall below 94% of the hospital's actual costs, Medicare must increase the payment to cover the difference. This targeted financial support is exempt from budget neutrality requirements to stabilize essential remote healthcare access.

The Open RAN Outreach Act directs the Department of Commerce to educate small communications providers about the benefits and challenges of Open RAN and other open network architectures. This outreach will specifically assist smaller companies in understanding and participating in existing grant programs designed to foster wireless supply chain innovation. The goal is to ensure smaller providers can adopt modern, interoperable network technologies.

This bill authorizes the creation and presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to honor the extraordinary service and sacrifice of Army and Navy nurses who served during World War II. The medal recognizes their bravery in combat zones, dedication despite facing discrimination, and critical role in saving countless lives. The Secretary of the Treasury will strike the medal, which will ultimately be housed at the Smithsonian Institution. The Act also permits the sale of bronze duplicates to cover production costs.

The Investing in Main Street Act of 2025 aims to boost support for small businesses by increasing the Small Business Administration's (SBA) investment limits in certain Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs). This legislation raises the maximum percentage the SBA can invest in these vehicles from 5 percent to 15 percent. The goal is to channel more capital toward small businesses through these established investment programs.

This resolution commemorates 30 years of normalized diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam, celebrating the significant progress made since the end of the war. It reviews the key milestones that built the current Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including trade normalization and mutual cooperation. The resolution also honors the contributions of Vietnamese Americans and reaffirms commitment to ongoing reconciliation efforts and regional stability.

The NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act establishes a new Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). This office will be responsible for developing national policy analysis and guidance across communications and technology markets. Key tasks include promoting competition, enhancing cybersecurity and privacy policies, and fostering innovation across digital networks. The existing role for policy analysis is being renamed to head this new cybersecurity-focused office.

This Act establishes the **Consumer Safety Technology Act** to explore the use of emerging technologies in consumer protection. It mandates the CPSC to launch a pilot program using **Artificial Intelligence (AI)** to enhance product safety monitoring. Furthermore, the law directs studies on the potential of **Blockchain Technology** for fraud prevention and requires the FTC to report on unfair practices involving **digital tokens**.

The Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to review existing satellite service rules to determine how they can be updated to better support precision agriculture. The FCC must develop recommendations for any necessary rule changes that would enhance farmers' use of satellite technology. Finally, the agency is required to report its findings and recommendations to Congress within 15 months of enactment.

This bill aims to reform the U.S. tax treatment of digital assets by establishing clear definitions for assets like cryptocurrency. It introduces a *de minimis* exception to prevent taxpayers from reporting small gains or losses from everyday digital asset purchases. Furthermore, the legislation updates rules for asset lending, wash sales, dealer accounting (mark-to-market), income from mining/staking, and charitable contributions involving digital assets.

The Bolts Ditch Act amends existing law to expand the list of authorized entities responsible for maintaining the Bolts Ditch and its Headgate. This update specifically adds the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District and the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority to those permitted to perform maintenance on these water structures.