Legislation

This bill enables the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to pursue a specific land claim in Illinois, related to an 1805 treaty, in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, waiving standard time limitations. Filing must occur within one year of the bill's enactment. In exchange for this opportunity, the bill eliminates all other present and future land claims by the Tribe or its members within Illinois.

The "Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act of 2025" mandates that pasteurized orange juice must have a minimum of 10.0% orange juice soluble solids by weight, excluding added sweeteners. This act revises existing standards for pasteurized orange juice, but allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to modify these standards in the future.

This bill settles water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe in New Mexico's Zuni River Stream System and safeguards the Zuni Salt Lake by establishing trust funds, clarifying water rights, and withdrawing federal lands from certain uses. It aims to resolve disputes, improve water infrastructure for the Tribe, and protect culturally significant areas, ensuring the Zuni Tribe has control over key lands and resources. The bill also defines land management practices and protects existing water rights of individual Native American landholders.

This bill authorizes the mining of federal coal reserves on 800 acres in Musselshell County, Montana, under Federal Coal Lease MTM 97988, as outlined in the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification. It mandates the Secretary of the Interior to approve this modification within 30 days of the bill's enactment, without alterations or delays, to facilitate mining on the specified federal land.

The "Leech Lake Reservation Restoration Amendments Act of 2025" amends the original act to transfer additional federal land in Cass County, Minnesota, to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. This includes land within the Chippewa National Forest that was previously sold without proper consent. The Act allows for land substitutions and ensures continued hunting, fishing, and recreation rights for non-Tribal members, while also mandating public engagement during implementation.

The "Protecting VA Employees Act" repeals and modifies sections of Title 38 and Title 5 of the U.S. Code related to employee removal, demotion, and suspension processes within the Department of Veterans Affairs. It restores specific disciplinary and grievance procedures for Veterans Health Administration personnel to their pre-2017 status. The act also renames and redesignates section 714 to "Protections for whistleblowers from removal, demotion, and suspension" and moves it within Chapter 7 of Title 38.

The "RECOGNIZING Judea and Samaria Act" seeks to officially recognize areas annexed by Israel from Jordan during the Six-Day War as Judea and Samaria. It prohibits the use of federal funds for documents referring to this region as the "West Bank," and amends existing laws to reflect this change, with a waiver option for the Secretary of State under certain conditions. This bill aims to change how the U.S. government refers to these territories in all official documents and communications.

The "Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act" expands the Miccosukee Reserved Area to include the area known as Osceola Camp. It requires the Secretary to protect structures within the Osceola Camp from flooding within two years, in consultation with the Miccosukee Tribe. A map detailing the expansion will be available for public viewing at National Park Service offices and filed with local officials.

The "Territorial Tax Equity and Economic Growth Act of 2025" modifies residency and income sourcing rules for Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. It sets a minimum physical presence requirement of 122 days to qualify as a "bona fide resident" and clarifies how income outside these possessions is treated in relation to business activities within them. This act also ensures that income from preparatory activities in the U.S. is not considered U.S. source income.

The Foreign Anti-Digital Piracy Act (FADPA) allows copyright holders to seek court orders to block access to foreign websites or online services that are found to be infringing on their copyrights. To obtain a blocking order, copyright owners must demonstrate that the foreign website is primarily designed for copyright infringement and that blocking access will not interfere with non-infringing material, burden service providers, or harm public interest. Service providers who comply with the court orders are protected from liability. The blocking order must be followed within 15-20 days and expires after 12 months, unless extended.

The Stop Funding Global Terrorists Act of 2025 restricts U.S. funding to the United Nations for Afghanistan assistance unless the Secretary of State certifies that no U.S. funds are used for cash shipments by the United Nations into Afghanistan, and that no specially designated global terrorist organizations or foreign terrorist organizations receive funds from these shipments. The Secretary can revoke this certification if found inaccurate, with notification to relevant congressional committees. The bill defines key terms like "foreign terrorist organization" and "specially designated global terrorist organization" to ensure clarity in its application.

The Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act of 2025 allows individuals to exclude from their gross income any payments or benefits they receive from state-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs. These programs are designed to reduce property damage from natural disasters like windstorms, earthquakes, floods, or wildfires. This exclusion applies retroactively to taxable years starting after December 31, 2021, allowing individuals to claim refunds on previous tax returns.

The "African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2025" directs the President to annually proclaim a month as African Diaspora Heritage Month, recognizing the significant contributions and heritage of the approximately 50 million people in the U.S. who are part of the African diaspora. It encourages state and local governments, as well as the people of the United States, to observe the month with relevant programs and activities. The act highlights the economic, cultural, and social impact of the African diaspora, emphasizing their role in shaping government policy and fostering cross-cultural engagement. It also recognizes their commitment to family, community, and work ethic, as well as their right to access Federal resources and participate in civil life.

The "No Tax on Social Security Act" repeals the inclusion of social security benefits in adjusted gross income, ensuring these benefits are no longer subject to federal income tax. It amends Section 86 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude social security benefits from taxable income, starting after the enactment date. The act also allocates funds to offset any reduction in social security and railroad retirement funds resulting from this change.

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule regarding national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants in rubber tire manufacturing. By disapproving the rule, the resolution prevents the EPA from enforcing stricter emission standards in the rubber tire manufacturing industry.

The "Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act" directs the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to study Holocaust education efforts in schools across the country. The study will determine the status of Holocaust education implementation, teaching methods, instructional materials used, and assessment methods used to evaluate students' knowledge, and the director will submit a report to Congress on the study's findings. This act aims to improve understanding of the Holocaust, educate on preventing genocide and hate, and study the history of antisemitism.

The "Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act of 2025" authorizes the EPA Administrator to award grants to air pollution control agencies for programs that help communities prepare for and lessen the impacts of wildfire smoke and extreme heat. It establishes Centers of Excellence for research on the public health effects of these events and directs the Administrator to conduct further research and develop interventions. The Act also creates a grant program for states, local governments, Indian Tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations to develop and implement community plans to reduce the effects of wildfire smoke and extreme heat.

The "Ohkay Owingeh Rio Chama Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025" aims to settle all water rights claims of the Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo within the Rio Chama Stream System in New Mexico. This will be achieved through the ratification and implementation of a settlement agreement between the Pueblo, the State of New Mexico, and other parties, with the Secretary of the Interior authorized to execute the agreement and manage a trust fund of over $745 million for water infrastructure, restoration, and economic development. In exchange for these benefits, the Pueblo will waive certain past and present water rights claims. The Act outlines specific conditions for the agreement's enforceability, waivers, and the management of water rights and project funding.

This bill settles water rights claims for the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, Jemez, and Zia in New Mexico, ratifying agreements between the Pueblos, the state, and other parties. It authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to execute these agreements, establishes trust funds for water infrastructure and related projects, and defines the scope and protection of Pueblo water rights. The bill also outlines funding contributions from the federal government and the State of New Mexico, while requiring the Pueblos to waive certain claims in exchange for the settlement benefits. Ultimately, the goal is to resolve long-standing water disputes and promote economic development within the Pueblo communities.

This joint resolution seeks to block the proposed foreign military sale to Israel, specifically targeting the transfer of 10,000 M107 and M795 155mm High Explosive projectiles, along with related technical and logistical support. The resolution expresses congressional disapproval of this particular arms sale.