Legislation

The Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2025 renames and significantly updates the existing Community Wood Facilities Grant Program, increasing the applicant matching requirement to 50% and setting a maximum grant award of $5 million. The bill also modifies eligible activities to focus on forest products manufacturing and increases the total funding authorization for the program through 2030. Additionally, it makes corresponding adjustments to the Wood Innovations Grant Program to broaden its scope toward expanding forest products manufacturing.

The Clean Hands Firearm Procurement Act requires the Attorney General to publicly list licensed firearms dealers whose sales are frequently traced in connection with crime guns. Federal agencies are prohibited from awarding contracts to these "covered dealers" within two years of their listing, unless a national security waiver is granted. This aims to restrict federal business with dealers whose firearms are quickly recovered after sale in criminal investigations.

Canyon's Law prohibits the use of M44 cyanide predator control devices on all public lands due to their extreme toxicity and documented risk to humans and non-target wildlife. The bill mandates the immediate removal of any existing M44 devices within 30 days of enactment. This action is deemed necessary because these devices frequently injure people and kill protected species, despite their low success rate against target animals.

The Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2025 establishes a federal program to increase access to community solar, particularly for low-income individuals and underserved communities. It mandates that most utilities offer community solar programs, allowing customers to receive credit for solar energy without owning panels. Furthermore, the bill directs the Secretary of Energy to support these efforts and allows the federal government to enter into longer-term contracts for utility services.

The Preventing Pretrial Gun Purchases Act amends federal law to prohibit individuals subject to a court order restricting firearm possession while awaiting trial from purchasing or possessing guns. This legislation establishes a federal definition for "pretrial release order" and requires licensed dealers to check for these new prohibitions during sales. Furthermore, the bill creates a grant program to incentivize states and tribes to report these restrictive court orders to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).

The Pay Down the Debt Act mandates that any federal grant funds voluntarily declined by states or local governments must be rescinded. All rescinded funds will be directly deposited into the Treasury's general fund. This dedicated revenue stream is exclusively earmarked for reducing the national deficit.

The Equal Access to Reproductive Care Act amends tax law to explicitly define expenses related to assisted reproduction as deductible medical expenses. This change allows taxpayers to potentially deduct costs associated with treatments like IVF, IUI, and surrogacy for themselves, their spouse, or a dependent. These provisions apply to tax years beginning after the Act's enactment.

The Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence and Stalking Survivors Act of 2025 updates definitions to expand protections for victims of intimate partner violence, including broadening who qualifies as an intimate partner. This legislation clarifies what constitutes a "dating relationship" and extends misdemeanor domestic violence protections to children harmed by a parent's dating partner. Crucially, the Act also creates a new federal prohibition preventing individuals convicted of misdemeanor stalking from owning or possessing firearms.

The ATF Data and Anti-Trafficking Accountability (ATF DATA) Act mandates the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to annually publish detailed firearm trace data for Congress and the public. This comprehensive report must break down tracing statistics by seller type, highlight the top 200 sellers, and analyze recovery data in high-homicide areas. The bill also requires specific reporting on "ghost guns," firearms recovered from multiple sales, and overall firearm trafficking patterns.

This resolution officially designates July 2025 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month" to raise national awareness about the growing crisis of plastic pollution. It acknowledges the severe environmental and health risks posed by plastic waste, including its impact on wildlife and human bodies. The measure encourages individuals and communities across the United States to actively participate in efforts to reduce, reuse, and clean up plastic pollution during this designated month.

The AMMO Act modernizes federal ammunition regulations by requiring federal licenses for ammunition dealing and mandating recordkeeping for licensed sellers. It also prohibits straw purchases of ammunition and establishes new restrictions and background check requirements for bulk ammunition sales by Federal Firearms Licensees. Finally, the bill mandates annual public reporting from the ATF regarding violations of these new rules.

The Securing Our Propane Supply Act directs the Department of Energy to conduct a comprehensive study on the feasibility and impact of establishing a national strategic propane reserve. This study must analyze supply chain risks, storage logistics, market effects, and consumer impact within 180 days. Following the study, the DOE must develop and submit a formal implementation plan to Congress regarding the creation of this reserve or alternative solutions.

The Refund Equality Act of 2025 extends the deadline for certain legally married couples to amend past tax returns filed separately before September 16, 2013, based on Revenue Ruling 2013-17. This allows these couples to now file jointly for those years, extending the statute of limitations for filing the joint return and claiming related refunds or credits. These extensions are strictly limited to changes resulting from recognizing their marital status for federal tax purposes.

The Military in Law Enforcement Accountability Act aims to strictly limit the Department of Defense's support for civilian law enforcement to only overwhelming crises, requiring explicit Congressional approval for extensions beyond 14 days. It also prohibits active military or DoD civilian personnel from simultaneously holding positions in civilian law enforcement agencies, with exceptions for reservists in non-active duty status. Furthermore, the Act establishes a private right of action, allowing individuals and governments to sue federal entities for violations of these new accountability standards.

This Act officially designates July 11th as the National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Srebrenica Genocide. It serves to honor the over 8,000 Bosniak victims of the 1995 massacre and condemn the genocide committed during the Bosnian War. The legislation further encourages efforts to fight genocide denial and support the territorial integrity and multi-ethnic future of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Intelligence Community Technology Bridge Act of 2025 establishes a dedicated fund to accelerate the transition of promising technologies from research into operational use within the Intelligence Community (IC). This fund allows the IC to provide financial assistance, including grants or equity investments, to businesses and nonprofits developing mission-critical solutions. Priority for this funding will be given to small businesses and nontraditional defense contractors to broaden the supplier base.

The Intelligence Community Efficiency and Effectiveness Act of 2025 enacts sweeping reforms across the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC). This legislation modifies the authorities of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), restructures key centers by transferring the National Counterintelligence and Security Center to the FBI, and renames the National Counterterrorism Center. Furthermore, the bill terminates the National Intelligence University, eliminates several offices and programs, restricts the use of National Intelligence Program funds for certain entities, and bans specific Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices within the IC.

The Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2025 prohibits courts from using a plaintiff's race, ethnicity, or sex when calculating future lost earnings in civil lawsuits. It mandates the Secretary of Labor to create guidelines for developing bias-free future earnings tables that ignore these protected characteristics. Furthermore, the Act requires federal studies on damages awards and new training for federal judges on implementing these fairer calculation standards.

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that all public renditions of "The Star-Spangled Banner" should be performed exactly as written by Francis Scott Key in English. The resolution emphasizes preserving the original lyrics to honor the anthem's historical integrity and patriotic significance. It serves as a formal encouragement for traditional and accurate performance of the national anthem.

The Expanding Access to Military Child Care Act of 2025 establishes a pilot program to address childcare shortages for military families. This initiative directs the Department of Defense to partner with existing civilian childcare providers near military installations to increase capacity and improve staff retention. The program will run until 2030, requiring regular reporting to Congress on its effectiveness in meeting the childcare needs of service members.