Legislation

The Snowmobiles Arent Weapons (SAW) Act establishes a federal prohibition against using a motor vehicle to intentionally harm or capture mammalian predators on most federal lands. This act sets significant penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for violations. An exception is made for actions taken in self-defense against immediate harm.

This bill, the CFTC Advisory Committee Improvement Act of 2025, updates the rules governing the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) advisory committees. It mandates the establishment of new committees to advise the CFTC on its regulatory activities and subjects them to the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Existing advisory committees may continue operating under their current structure until September 30, 2026, or until their charter is renewed.

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for military force in or against Venezuela through the end of 2026. This restriction remains in place unless Congress formally declares war or passes a new, specific authorization for military action that complies with the War Powers Resolution. An exception is made for necessary defensive actions, such as repelling a sudden attack.

The Trusted Importer and Competitive Manufacturing Act of 2025 establishes a program allowing certified importers to receive reduced or waived tariffs on approved articles. This certification requires meeting strict criteria related to compliance, supply chain security, and promoting U.S. manufacturing competitiveness. The President will use this authority to strengthen the U.S. economy, though certain existing tariffs remain unaffected.

This act establishes the **Atomic Civilians Recognition and Compensation Act** to honor and provide financial support to certain civilian workers involved in U.S. atomic and nuclear weapons programs. It creates the **Atomic Civilians Commemorative Service Medal** for eligible individuals who participated in atomic testing, cleanup, or WWII radiation exposure. Furthermore, it establishes a **$75,000 compensation program** for eligible cleanup workers who subsequently develop specific listed cancers.

The Blue Envelope Awareness Act amends federal law to allow states and local governments to use Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds for "blue envelope programs." These programs assist individuals with speech, hearing, or developmental disabilities by providing them with a blue envelope to present disability documentation during traffic stops. The funding also supports necessary training for law enforcement officers on interacting effectively with these individuals.

The China AI Threat Assessment Act mandates the Director of National Intelligence to produce a comprehensive National Intelligence Estimate on artificial intelligence systems developed by China. This report must analyze the risks these systems pose to U.S. national security and democratic institutions, including potential biases and uses for surveillance or foreign influence. The resulting assessment will inform U.S. strategy for monitoring and countering harmful Chinese AI technology.

This act expands the tax exclusion for military combat zone compensation to include earnings for personnel operating remotely piloted aircraft within a combat zone. It also covers compensation for intelligence, targeting, or command and control support directly related to those operations. This aims to provide tax relief for these specific military support roles.

The Home Lead Safety Tax Credit Act of 2025 establishes a federal income tax credit for homeowners and landlords who undertake qualified lead hazard reduction activities in pre-1978 housing. This credit covers 50% of eligible costs, up to specified annual and lifetime limits, to encourage the safe removal of lead hazards. The goal is to significantly decrease childhood lead poisoning by incentivizing necessary abatement and control measures. This tax incentive is effective for costs paid after 2024 and is set to expire after 2028.

This act mandates that recipients of certain federal housing and community development funds must create and maintain a publicly accessible, searchable online database of all undeveloped land they own. This requirement takes effect starting October 1, 2026.

The San Gabriel Mountains, Foothills, and Rivers Protection Act of 2025 designates new wilderness areas and protects segments of local rivers within the Angeles National Forest. This legislation formally adds over 28,000 acres to the National Wilderness Preservation System and designates specific sections of Little Rock Creek and Cooper Canyon Creek as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The Act also mandates studies for potential future protection of segments of the San Gabriel River. Finally, it includes provisions ensuring tribal access for cultural purposes and allowing for the continued use of certain pre-existing water facilities.

The Trump Tariff Rebate Act temporarily increases the standard tax deduction for the 2026 and 2027 tax years. This increase is intended to provide a rebate to taxpayers based on the impact of tariffs. The specific increase varies depending on the filer's status, such as joint filers or heads of households.

The PLAY Act establishes the Prioritizing Lifestyle and Activity for Youth Act to recognize playgrounds and green spaces as vital public health infrastructure for children's development and well-being. The bill creates an Interagency Task Force on Child Wellness and Physical Activity Infrastructure to improve coordination across federal agencies. This Task Force will identify barriers to access and develop recommendations for building evidence-based play environments that promote health and community resilience.

The USDA Loan Modernization Act updates eligibility requirements for various USDA farm loans, including real estate, operating, and emergency loans. The bill standardizes ownership requirements across these programs, generally replacing "a majority" interest with a clear "at least a 50 percent" ownership threshold. It also introduces new provisions to accommodate complex business structures and recognizes "qualified operators" as automatically meeting certain criteria.

This bill establishes a pilot program for the Secretary of Defense to test providing monthly food coupons to junior enlisted service members for use at commissaries. The program aims to assess the effectiveness of this benefit in improving access to affordable, healthy food, especially for those in unaccompanied housing. The results will be reported to Congress after the program concludes within one year.

The AI for ALL Act establishes the Artificial Intelligence Literacy and Education Commission to streamline and improve AI literacy across the United States. This Commission is tasked with developing and disseminating multilingual educational materials to the public. Furthermore, the Act mandates the creation of a comprehensive national strategy to guide federal efforts in ensuring Americans understand how to use artificial intelligence safely and effectively.

The Affordable Housing Through Common-Sense Standards Act mandates a study by the Comptroller General on the effects of establishing a Federal uniform residential building code. This study will analyze the potential for such a code to lower construction costs, speed up local approval times, and improve the quality and affordability of housing nationwide. A report detailing these findings must be submitted to Congress within one year.

This bill aims to bolster the U.S. bioeconomy and food system resilience by promoting innovation in edible protein production, particularly through biomanufacturing and utilizing under-utilized biomass. It establishes new research centers, prioritizes funding for alternative protein research through existing programs, and creates grant opportunities for commercial-scale production and workforce development. Ultimately, the Act seeks to secure the nation's protein supply, create economic opportunities, and maintain U.S. leadership in food technology.

The Housing Our Communities Act establishes a competitive grant program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This program provides funding to states, cities, and regional agencies specifically for planning and implementing strategies to increase affordable housing supply and access. Grant funds must be used for activities like updating zoning codes, developing housing plans, and implementing strategies that coordinate housing with transportation access.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to terminate the tax-exempt status of organizations designated as "terrorist supporting organizations." The Secretary of the Treasury can designate any organization that provides material support to a terrorist group, following a specific notice and opportunity to cure process. Tax-exempt status is suspended upon designation and reinstated only if the designation is rescinded or certain conditions are met.