Legislation

The "Respect Parents’ Childcare Choices Act" increases funding for the Child Care and Development Block Grant program, emphasizing parental choice by ensuring states provide child care certificates for services, including those offered by relative caregivers and religious organizations. It also removes barriers for relative caregivers, adjusts income eligibility criteria, and includes measures to prevent fraud. To offset the cost of these changes, the bill repeals the existing tax credit for household and dependent care service expenses, updating relevant sections of the tax code accordingly.

The "Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act" amends existing law to require updated threat analysis reports on the northern border every three years, starting in 2025, and updates to the Department of Homeland Security’s Northern Border Strategy every five years, starting in 2026. It also mandates classified briefings to Congress after each threat analysis and directs the development of performance measures for Air and Marine Operations. The bill stipulates that no additional funds will be allocated for its implementation.

The Government Spectrum Valuation Act requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to estimate the value of the electromagnetic spectrum assigned to each Federal entity. These estimates, conducted with the FCC and OMB, must be based on the spectrum's potential value if reallocated for commercial wireless services, considering both commercial needs and the operational requirements of Federal entities. The NTIA will publicly disclose how each value estimate was determined, and Federal entities must report the spectrum's estimated value in their budget and annual financial statements.

The "Shadow Wolves Improvement Act" enhances the Shadow Wolves Program by clarifying its mission, ensuring adequate staffing and resources, and improving recruitment and retention strategies. It directs the Director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement to coordinate with Tribal governments to define the program's goals, determine staffing needs, and update the program's strategy. The Act also requires a report to Congress on the implementation of these enhancements and allows experienced Shadow Wolves to transition to permanent positions.

The "Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2025" aims to bolster the cybersecurity of federal contractors by mandating the implementation of vulnerability disclosure programs. It directs updates to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFARS) to ensure contractors can receive and address information about potential security vulnerabilities, aligning with NIST guidelines and industry best practices. Waivers are permitted for national security or research purposes, with congressional notification. The Act defines key terms to clarify its scope and application.

The REPORT Act mandates that federal agencies, including Homeland Security and the FBI, submit public reports to Congress on terrorist acts in the U.S. within one year of completing the primary investigation. These reports must detail the facts of the act, identify security gaps, and recommend preventative measures, while allowing for the withholding of information that could jeopardize ongoing investigations with notification to Congress. This act is set to expire five years after enactment and does not grant additional powers to the National Counterterrorism Center.

The "Astronaut Ground Travel Support Act" allows NASA to use government vehicles to transport astronauts and space flight participants between their residences and other locations for official purposes. International partner astronauts and space flight participants must reimburse the Treasury for these transportation services. The NASA Administrator will create regulations to implement the Act and can use available funds for these transportation activities.

The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025 amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to address vote dilution, denial, and abridgment claims, and to update which states and political subdivisions are subject to federal oversight based on a history of voting rights violations. It broadens the types of violations that allow a court to retain jurisdiction over a case, clarifies the Attorney General's authority to assign observers, and ensures transparency in voting-related changes. The Act also authorizes the Attorney General to demand documents and information to enforce voting rights and provides grants to small jurisdictions to assist with notification requirements.

This resolution calls for the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of Russian forces from all territories within Ukraine's internationally recognized borders. It condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine, citing violations of international law and human rights, and emphasizing the need to end attacks against Ukraine.

This bill censures Representative Al Green of Texas for disrupting the President's address to Congress on March 4, 2025. It condemns his actions and orders him to appear before the House of Representatives to receive a formal reprimand. During this time the Speaker of the House will publicly read the resolution of censure.

The "Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act" expands the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area by approximately 9,290 acres. It grants the Southern Nevada Water Authority a right-of-way to construct and operate a water pipeline within the Conservation Area. The expansion will not affect existing utility corridors or rights-of-way, and the existing management of the Conservation Area will remain the same, except for the water pipeline right-of-way.

This resolution formally recognizes that the Russian Federation initiated the war against Ukraine through an unprovoked, full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, following previous escalations in 2014.

The Scientific Integrity Act mandates that federal agencies that fund, conduct, or oversee scientific research establish and enforce scientific integrity policies. These policies aim to protect scientists from political interference, ensure the open communication of scientific findings, and establish clear processes for reporting and addressing scientific misconduct. The Act requires agencies to appoint Scientific Integrity Officers, provide regular training, and report on misconduct complaints, with oversight from the Office of Science and Technology Policy and Congress. It also protects the rights of federal employees and contractors to share their findings and prevents the suppression or distortion of scientific data.

The National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act, or NO BAN Act, amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit discrimination based on religion and national origin in nonimmigrant visas and immigration benefits. It limits the President's authority to suspend or restrict the entry of aliens, requiring specific justification, narrow tailoring, and congressional consultation. The Act also mandates reports on visa applicants and the impact of any suspensions or restrictions. Finally, it allows affected parties to sue the government if these regulations are not followed.

The "Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025" establishes a grant program, managed by the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, for sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation, and response. It also creates the Sea Turtle Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Rapid Response Fund within the Treasury. The bill authorizes specific appropriations for both the grant program and the fund for fiscal years 2025 through 2030.

The SBA Disaster Transparency Act mandates the Small Business Administration (SBA) to publicly disclose disaster assistance reports on its website. This ensures transparency by making information accessible to the public after it has been submitted to Congress.

The "Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2025" mandates the Postmaster General to establish regulations for collecting, tracking, and publicly reporting deaths and injuries from traffic crashes involving vehicles transporting mail. Postal Service employees and contractors must report any traffic crash resulting in injury or death within three days, with detailed information about the incident. The Postal Service will maintain an internal database and issue an annual public report summarizing statistics and trends, while protecting personal privacy. Contractors failing to report crashes within the deadline will face penalties.

The "Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act" mandates a review by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget of federal procurement practices, specifically assessing the impact of the "lowest price technically acceptable" selection process on national security. A report on the review's findings must be submitted to the House and Senate committees within 180 days.

This joint resolution nullifies the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's rule on the Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources. By disapproving the rule, Congress prevents its enforcement or implementation.

This joint resolution disapproves of and nullifies the National Park Service rule concerning motor vehicle usage within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.