Legislation

This bill reaffirms that the Lytton Rancheria of California is subject to the Indian Reorganization Act. This allows the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land and hold it in trust for the tribe. Any land acquired will become part of the Lytton Rancheria's reservation and be managed according to federal laws and regulations for trust land.

The "Hindering Oppressive Nations from Obtaining Revenue Act" or "HONOR Act" denies foreign tax credits for taxes paid to the Russian Federation, starting 30 days after enactment, and disallows deductions for these taxes, effective 90 days after enactment. These measures will end when normal trade relations with Russia are restored. This act overrides any existing treaty obligations of the United States.

The "Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025" aims to streamline the Bureau of Indian Affairs' (BIA) process for reviewing and approving mortgages and right-of-way documents on Indian land by setting strict deadlines for document processing, mandating notifications regarding delays, and ensuring direct delivery of title status reports. This act also establishes a Realty Ombudsman position to ensure compliance and address inquiries or complaints from tribes, members, and lenders. Additionally, it requires annual reports on mortgage processing performance and a GAO study on digitizing land documents to further improve the mortgage process.

The Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2025 instructs the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a final rule delisting the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife, as previously published in the Federal Register. This reissuance must occur within 180 days of the Act's enactment and bypasses standard regulatory considerations and judicial review.

The "Keeping Drugs Out of Schools Act of 2025" establishes a grant program, managed by the Office of National Drug Control Policy, to support local schools in partnering with community coalitions for effective drug prevention programs. Grants, up to $75,000 per year, will fund the implementation of detailed drug prevention plans developed by the schools and coalitions. The Act allocates $7 million annually from 2026-2031 for these grants, emphasizing the importance of supplementing existing drug prevention funding and utilizing evidence-based evaluation criteria.

This bill revokes the federal corporate charter of the Lower Sioux Indian Community of Minnesota, effectively dissolving the tribe's status as a federally recognized corporation. This action is taken at the request of the Lower Sioux Indian Community.

This bill aims to improve public health in Tribal communities by providing veterinary services to prevent and control zoonotic diseases, which are diseases transmissible between animals and humans. It authorizes the Indian Health Service to fund these services, assign veterinary officers, and coordinate with other agencies. Additionally, the bill directs a feasibility study on using oral rabies vaccines in Arctic regions to protect Tribal members from wildlife-transmitted rabies. It also includes the Director of the Indian Health Service in the One Health Framework.

This joint resolution seeks to block the proposed sale of specific military defense articles and services to Israel. The resolution specifically disapproves the sale of thousands of bombs, fuses, and guidance kits. It also covers support equipment, spare parts, and engineering services related to these items. If passed, this resolution would prevent the United States from providing this military equipment to Israel.

The "Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act" aims to enhance the safety and supply of infant formula by requiring manufacturers to quickly report contamination issues and implement corrective actions. It mandates the FDA to provide progress reports on strategies to improve the infant formula market and requires ongoing reporting on supply chain data to Congress. The act also directs the FDA to collaborate with other agencies and stakeholders to establish best practices for ensuring a stable and safe infant formula supply.

The American Music Fairness Act updates copyright law to require terrestrial radio broadcasts to pay royalties to music creators, similar to internet radio services. It establishes royalty rates for eligible small broadcasters and ensures that songwriters' royalties are not negatively impacted. The bill also directs Copyright Royalty Judges to consider the promotional value of radio airplay when determining royalty rates.

The "Navajo Nation Rio San Jos Stream System Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025" settles water rights claims of the Navajo Nation in New Mexico's Rio San Jose Stream System. It ratifies an agreement between the Navajo Nation, the State of New Mexico, and other parties, establishing a trust fund for water projects and infrastructure. The Act defines water rights, waivers, and releases of claims, and it addresses the rights of individual land allottees. It also authorizes the expansion of the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project to include communities within the Rio San Jos Basin.

The "Making National Parks Safer Act" requires the Secretary of the Interior to assess and report on the status of Next Generation 911 systems in National Park System units' emergency communication centers. It directs the Secretary to develop a plan, in consultation with state, local, and federal stakeholders, to install and maintain Next Generation 911 systems in these units to improve emergency response capabilities, ensuring interoperability with other systems. A plan is not required for units where the superintendent determines sufficient Next Generation 911 systems have already been installed or are being installed.

The "Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project Amendments Act of 2025" amends the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act to improve the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project. These improvements include expanding the project's service area, modifying land acquisition processes, directing the Secretary to take land into trust for the Navajo Nation, and increasing authorized appropriations for the project. The act also modifies terms for water delivery and use, establishes and modifies several trust funds related to water rights and project maintenance for the Navajo Nation and the Jicarilla Apache Nation, and allows the Navajo Nation to supply non-Project water to its communities in Utah under specific conditions.

The Stop Illegal Reentry Act amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the criminal penalties for previously removed aliens who reenter or attempt to reenter the United States. The bill increases the prison time for those with previous convictions and sets mandatory minimum sentences for those with aggravated felonies in their past. It also updates references to reflect current agency responsibilities and correct cross-references within the existing law.

This joint resolution aims to block the proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to Israel. Specifically, it disapproves of selling 10,000 M107 and/or M795 155mm High Explosive projectiles, along with associated technical documents and support, as outlined in Transmittal No. 240U. The resolution expresses Congressional disapproval of this particular arms sale.

The "Personalized Care Act of 2025" expands health savings account (HSA) eligibility, increases contribution limits, and allows HSAs to be used for a broader range of healthcare expenses, including health plan premiums and health care sharing ministry fees. It also reduces the penalty for non-qualified HSA distributions and clarifies the treatment of medical care service arrangements and periodic provider fees under tax law. These changes aim to increase individual control and flexibility in healthcare spending.

The "Refugees Using Legal Entry Safely Act" or "RULES Act" modifies asylum eligibility by requiring aliens to apply for asylum only at a port of entry, regardless of status. It prohibits the parole or release of any alien applying for asylum at a port of entry and removes considerations for safe third countries. This act does not apply to aliens apprehended in the U.S. after entering without inspection or overstaying their visa.

The Northern Montana Water Security Act of 2025 resolves water rights claims for the Fort Belknap Indian Community by ratifying a water rights agreement with the State of Montana, authorizing funding for its implementation, and allowing land exchanges. Additionally, it allocates funding for water and wastewater facilities for the Blackfeet Tribe.

The "Beat Bad Bureaucrats Act" shields Social Security benefits from garnishment when an individual's identity is stolen and used to obtain certain Small Business Administration (SBA) loans. This protection applies to loans obtained under specific sections of the Small Business Act, particularly those related to COVID-19 relief, ensuring that identity theft victims are not penalized by having their Social Security benefits reduced to repay fraudulently obtained loans. The SBA Administrator is required to update regulations within 30 days to include instructions on reporting identity theft. This protection is contingent upon the individual reporting the identity theft to the Administrator through the procedure on the Small Business Administration's website.

The "Working Families Housing Tax Credit Act" introduces a new tax credit to encourage the development of affordable housing for working families, offering tax incentives to developers based on the number of units occupied by eligible residents. It also authorizes grants and loans for infrastructure projects that support these housing developments in rural and exurban areas. The credit aims to support essential workers by incentivizing affordable housing options. The bill outlines specific requirements for project eligibility, credit calculation, and state allocation, with the goal of increasing the availability of affordable housing nationwide.