Legislation

The Asylum Reform and Loophole Closure Act aims to significantly tighten asylum eligibility requirements in the United States. This bill makes asylum generally unavailable for individuals who transited through a safe third country without seeking protection there, and permanently bars those with prior illegal entry or visa fraud. Furthermore, it raises the standard for credible fear interviews and sets a 180-day limit for family detention during certain removal proceedings.

This bill authorizes and confirms the settlement agreement resolving the Akwesasne Mohawk land claim in New York State. It validates the terms of the compromise reached between the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and various state and local entities. Furthermore, the legislation designates specific lands owned by the Tribe within the settlement areas as Indian Country under federal law.

The VA TRUST Act aims to increase transparency regarding compensation for senior executives at the Department of Veterans Affairs. It mandates that reports on performance awards and bonuses must detail the funding source and the recipient's base pay. Furthermore, the bill establishes standardized pay rules for these senior executive positions, aligning them with the government-wide Senior Executive Service structure.

The Gang Activity Reporting Act of 2025 mandates the Attorney General, in coordination with federal agencies and local law enforcement, to submit an annual, detailed report on gang activity to Congress. This report must track gang growth, criminal methods, resource allocation, and enforcement statistics, including drug and firearm seizures. The goal is to provide accurate, up-to-date data to inform effective, evidence-based policy against rising violent crime.

The TRANSFER Act allows National Guard officers in the Army and Air Force to move between active and inactive service status when filling specific unit vacancies. This flexibility aims to enhance readiness by ensuring units can quickly fill necessary officer positions. Officers transferred out of active status may also be transferred back to fill similar roles.

The Eliminating Information Silos Act of 2025 codifies Executive Order 14243, granting it the full force and effect of law. This legislation aims to break down barriers to information sharing across government agencies.

The Military Air Traffic Control Transition Act aims to streamline the process for Department of Defense (DoD) civilian air traffic controllers to transition into the Department of Transportation. It expands the duties of the Joint Aviation Employment Training Working Group to develop specific recommendations for this transfer. The bill also mandates the identification of barriers related to training, credentials, and technology that hinder the hiring of experienced DoD and military air traffic control specialists by the FAA.

This act establishes federal standards of identity and quality for various grades of olive oil and olive-pomace oil sold in the United States. It mandates the creation of specific quality parameters, testing methods, and clear labeling requirements for producers and marketers. The goal is to ensure consumers receive accurate information regarding the grade and purity of the olive oil they purchase.

The Bridges not Bumpers Act of 2025 aims to reduce commercial truck bridge strikes by establishing a DOT working group to improve data sharing on bridge heights and truck routes, especially for GPS systems. The bill also mandates a national education campaign, creates a central clearinghouse for strike data, and establishes a grant program for research on infrastructure improvements. Furthermore, it addresses liability protections for GPS providers and sets new requirements for rental vehicle companies regarding height disclosure.

This bill, the Improving the Federal Response to Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025, mandates that key federal agencies develop a joint strategy to enhance coordination in investigating organized retail crime networks. The strategy must focus on improving information sharing between agencies and increasing cooperation with state, local, and private sector partners. The legislation also requires joint agency and Comptroller General reports on these coordination efforts.

The Safer Schools Act of 2025 establishes a five-year pilot program managed by the Attorney General to award grants to public schools for security enhancements. These grants fund independent facility security risk assessments and "hard security improvements," such as physical infrastructure upgrades. Priority is given to schools that have experienced past incidents of deadly harm, and recipients must report on the effectiveness of the improvements.

This bill establishes the **National Strategy for Combating Scams Act of 2025** to address the massive financial and personal toll of scams, which are increasingly utilizing advanced technology like AI. It mandates the FBI to form a working group with numerous federal agencies to develop a comprehensive, coordinated national strategy. This strategy will define "scam," evaluate risks, improve federal coordination, and outline plans for prevention, victim recovery, and international cooperation.

This comprehensive bill advances several bipartisan priorities across climate, health, fiscal responsibility, and government integrity. Key provisions include establishing a national carbon tax to fund infrastructure, significantly increasing cancer research funding, and creating a commission to address the national debt. The legislation also seeks to enhance school safety, improve veteran small business access to infrastructure contracts, and reform ethics rules for House members.

The Bring Our Heroes Home Act establishes the Missing Armed Forces and Civilian Personnel Records Collection at the National Archives to preserve and publicly disclose records concerning missing U.S. military and civilian personnel. It creates an independent Review Board to oversee the process, requiring government offices to swiftly transmit relevant records for public access, with only narrow, justifiable exceptions. This law prioritizes the fullest possible accounting of missing personnel for their families, researchers, and history.

The PELL Act eliminates federal grant programs that provide funding to institutions based on the racial or ethnic demographics of their student bodies. It replaces this funding structure by significantly increasing the maximum award amount for the need-based Federal Pell Grant program. Furthermore, the bill prohibits federal agencies from considering the racial composition of institutions when awarding grants.

The First Step Implementation Act of 2025 aims to expand sentencing relief under the First Step Act, introduce new "safety valve" options for certain drug offenses, and enact significant corrections reforms. Key provisions include establishing pathways for sentence reduction for those convicted as juveniles and creating procedures for sealing and expunging nonviolent juvenile records. The Act also mandates new federal procedures to ensure the accuracy and completeness of criminal records shared for employment and housing purposes.

The Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act establishes a comprehensive federal framework for regulating cannabinoid products under the FDA, setting national standards for safety, manufacturing, and labeling. It also allocates significant funding for public health initiatives focused on preventing underage cannabis use and launches a major research and grant program to address cannabis-impaired driving. This bill aims to ensure consumer safety while supporting data collection and prevention efforts across the country.

The Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act establishes strict rules requiring affirmative consent before collecting, using, or sharing data generated by covered vehicles. It grants vehicle owners comprehensive rights to access, correct, and delete their data, and prohibits conditioning vehicle sales or operation on data sharing. The Federal Trade Commission is empowered to enforce these provisions as an unfair or deceptive practice.

The VISN Reform Act of 2025 restructures the Veterans Health Administration into eight new, geographically defined Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs). This act mandates significant operational changes, including limiting VISN headquarters staff to 50 employees and requiring Presidential appointment of VISN Directors. The legislation aims to streamline operations, reduce duplication, and ensure efficient, high-quality healthcare delivery tailored to local veteran needs.

The Restore Trust in Government Act establishes strict new federal restrictions on senior government officials and their immediate families regarding the ownership and trading of specific financial investments. Covered individuals must divest existing investments that fall under the law's definition within a set timeframe, with limited exceptions. Violators face significant financial penalties, including a 10% fee on the investment value and disgorgement of any profits earned from prohibited transactions.