Legislation

The Workforce Mobility Act of 2025 generally bans the use of noncompete agreements for most employees and contractors, finding that they suppress wages and hinder economic productivity. This prohibition includes exceptions for specific business sale scenarios and senior executives with severance packages. The Act empowers the FTC and Department of Labor to enforce these new rules, while also preserving an employer's right to protect genuine trade secrets through confidentiality agreements.

The Putting American Students First Act amends eligibility requirements for federally funded TRIO programs, such as Upward Bound. This legislation strictly limits participation to U.S. nationals and specific categories of legal residents. Furthermore, the bill explicitly prohibits any waivers of these new citizenship and residency standards.

This bill proposes to prohibit federal Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) from being awarded to any state or local jurisdiction officially designated as a "sanctuary jurisdiction." A jurisdiction is defined as one that restricts its employees from sharing immigration status information or complying with lawful requests from the Department of Homeland Security. To receive CDBG funding, applicants must certify they are not a sanctuary jurisdiction and agree to remain compliant throughout the grant period.

The CMV-22 Readiness Enhancement and Industrial Sustainment Act authorizes the Navy to integrate proven engine nacelle improvements into the CMV-22 aircraft fleet to boost readiness and reliability. This effort leverages successful upgrades from the CV-22 program while supporting the specialized industrial base. The Secretary of the Navy must also report to Congress on the installation timeline and performance impact of these upgrades.

This resolution officially designates June 10, 2025, as "DACOR Bacon House Bicentennial Day" to honor the historic Washington, D.C. residence. It recognizes the building's deep connection to significant figures in American history, including Supreme Court Justices and diplomatic officials. The bill further applauds the ongoing preservation efforts by the DACOR Bacon House Foundation.

The Defending International Security by Restricting Unacceptable Partnerships and Tactics (DISRUPT) Act aims to counter the growing security threat posed by the deepening cooperation between China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. The bill mandates the creation of interagency task forces and detailed intelligence reports to analyze and disrupt this adversarial alignment across military, economic, and technological fronts. Ultimately, the policy seeks to constrain the global reach of these nations and enhance U.S. deterrence capabilities against simultaneous challenges.

The FAIR Act, or Free Americans from Ideological Reporting Act, prohibits the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) from providing any direct or indirect federal funding to National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). This legislation also mandates that all federal agencies cease current and future funding to these specified organizations. Furthermore, the bill includes technical amendments to existing communications law and a severability clause to ensure the rest of the law remains valid if one part is struck down.

The COUNTER Act of 2025 addresses the People's Republic of China's (PRC) growing global military logistics network, which Congress views as a threat to U.S. interests. The bill mandates that the Executive Branch develop and implement a comprehensive, whole-of-government strategy to counter the PRC's efforts to establish overseas military bases. This includes an intelligence assessment, identifying key risk locations, and establishing an interagency task force to coordinate proactive diplomatic and strategic responses with allies.

The Veterans Claims Quality Improvement Act of 2025 aims to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the VA benefits claims process. It mandates internal feedback for employees causing unnecessary claim delays and requires a study of past legal opinions to ensure consistent decision-making. Furthermore, the bill establishes new quality assurance programs and mandatory training at the Board of Veterans Appeals to reduce errors and improve the quality of decisions sent back for rework.

The Public Inspectors for Safe Infrastructure Act mandates that state and local agencies generally use their own public employees to perform construction inspection services for federally funded highway projects. Agencies may only use outside consultants for these critical inspection duties for a maximum of 12 months if they face documented staff shortages. Any use of this exception requires annual public reporting detailing the necessity for hiring external inspectors.

This bill amends tax code rules to provide special treatment for certain financial guaranty insurance companies under the Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC) regulations. It allows these companies to avoid PFIC classification by counting unearned premium reserves as insurance liabilities, provided they meet strict financial and operational conditions. The legislation clarifies definitions and sets effective dates for these changes, generally applying to tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.

The Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2025 establishes two new grant programs aimed at boosting construction and manufacturing apprenticeships. The first program funds community outreach to recruit students and connect programs with local employers, especially in non-urban areas. The second program provides funds for expanded academic advising and student support services to improve apprenticeship program enrollment and completion rates. The Act authorizes $5 million annually for each program from 2026 through 2030.

The Protect Black Women and Girls Act establishes a new federal Interagency Task Force, led by the Attorney General, to examine and recommend policy improvements across education, economic development, healthcare, justice, and housing for Black women and girls. Additionally, the bill mandates the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights to conduct annual studies on critical issues impacting this demographic, including violence, incarceration rates, and health disparities. The legislation aims to coordinate federal efforts and gather data to address systemic challenges and improve outcomes for Black women and girls nationwide.

This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize Indian Tribal Governments to directly request federal fire management assistance. It ensures Tribes can seek aid similar to how States do, while maintaining the option to receive assistance through a State request if their direct application is not approved. The President is required to update regulations to implement these direct eligibility provisions after consulting with Tribal Governments.

The My Body, My Data Act of 2025 establishes strict rules for how businesses (regulated entities) can collect, use, and share sensitive reproductive and sexual health information. This Act grants individuals the rights to access, correct, and delete their personal health data held by these entities. Furthermore, it mandates transparent privacy policies and explicitly prohibits entities from retaliating against individuals who exercise their new privacy rights.

The Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2025 aims to accelerate post-disaster recovery by streamlining infrastructure rebuilding. This act exempts covered communications projects—those replacing or improving damaged facilities within five years of a major disaster declaration—from lengthy environmental reviews under NEPA and historic preservation reviews under NHPA. The goal is to quickly restore essential communication services to affected communities.

This bill directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Director of the Census Bureau to conduct a comprehensive study on how federal agencies currently identify and record various forms of housing loss in the United States. The resulting report must define different types of housing loss, identify current data collection methods, and recommend improvements for federal tracking. The goal is to enhance the government's ability to accurately count and understand involuntary displacement since 2022.

The Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act mandates a recurring, comprehensive review of the national wildfire environment every four years. This review requires federal agencies to analyze changes in landscapes and public health impacts related to wildfires. The resulting report must project future challenges and recommend necessary legislative or administrative actions to improve long-term wildfire management strategies.

This resolution formally honors the memory of the 49 victims of the tragic 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida. It recognizes the attack as an assault on the entire nation and expresses deep sympathy for the victims' families and survivors. The Senate reaffirms its commitment to fighting terrorism and hate while thanking the first responders.

The S Corporation Modernization Act of 2025 significantly updates S corporation tax rules by introducing a deduction for built-in gains upon a shareholder's death and allowing Nonresident Aliens and IRAs to become shareholders. The bill also substantially raises the passive investment income threshold from 25% to 60% and removes the termination rule for exceeding that limit. Finally, it treats all employees as a single shareholder for ownership counting purposes and repeals the complex Section 409A rules regarding deferred compensation.