Legislation

This bill reauthorizes the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness (SOAR) Training Program through fiscal year 2029. It allocates funding for the program while rescinding $20 million from the Department of Health and Human Services' Nonrecurring Expenses Fund.

The "Defund the CFPB Act" amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to eliminate the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection's ability to request funds for the Bureau's activities, effectively setting the funding limit to $0.

The "Dignity for Aborted Children Act" requires abortion providers to offer patients the option to take possession of fetal remains for interment or cremation, or to release the remains to the provider for proper disposal. Abortion providers must obtain consent, maintain records, and submit annual reports on abortion procedures and fetal tissue disposal. Non-compliance can result in fines and imprisonment, but patients are exempt from prosecution. The act does not override state laws regarding the interment or cremation of human remains.

The "Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act" directs the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to conduct a study on Holocaust education efforts in schools across the country. The study will assess curriculum requirements, teaching methods, materials used, and how students' knowledge and recognition of antisemitism are evaluated. A report on the study's findings must be submitted to Congress.

The "End Unaccountable Amnesty Act" seeks to amend immigration laws by reforming temporary protected status, modifying rules for unaccompanied alien children, repealing cancellation of removal, restricting the use of certain identification documents for air travel, and limiting the use of immigration parole. It aims to tighten eligibility for protected status and parole, expedite repatriation processes for unaccompanied minors, and ensure stricter enforcement of immigration laws. The bill also seeks to provide legal recourse for those financially harmed by the federal government's failure to properly implement these provisions.

The "Global Health, Empowerment, and Rights Act" aims to ensure that foreign nongovernmental organizations are eligible for assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, part I, regardless of the health or medical services they provide with non-U.S. government funds if such services are legal in their country. It also prevents these organizations from facing stricter requirements than U.S. organizations regarding the use of non-U.S. government funds for advocacy and lobbying.

The "Restoring the First Amendment and Right to Peaceful Civil Disobedience Act of 2025" repeals federal prohibitions on obstructing access to clinic entrances. This repeal would apply retroactively, affecting ongoing or future prosecutions that began after the enactment of this act.

The "Federal Firefighters Families First Act" aims to improve pay equality for Federal firefighters, enhance recruitment and retention, and ensure comprehensive calculation of retirement benefits. It updates the computation of pay and annuity calculations to include additional compensation for overtime hours in regular tours of duty. The Act also directs the Office of Personnel Management to establish a maximum regular workweek for Federal firefighters, not exceeding an average of 60 hours per week. These changes will impact annuity payments for individuals who separate from service 60 days after the law's enactment.

The "Unborn Child Support Act" amends the Social Security Act to include unborn children in child support enforcement, allowing mothers to seek child support from the biological father starting from the first month of conception. It ensures states establish and enforce these obligations while protecting the interests and safety of both the mother and the unborn child, with collections potentially dating back to conception, and prevents the modification of these requirements through experimental projects. These changes take effect two years after enactment.

The "Promoting Domestic Energy Production Act" amends the Internal Revenue Code to change how intangible drilling and development costs are calculated for adjusted financial statement income, specifically regarding depreciation and depletion expenses. It allows companies to deduct these costs, aligning financial statement income calculations more closely with taxable income calculations. These changes apply to taxable years starting after December 31, 2025.

The "Stop Wasteful Advertising by the Government Act" or the "SWAG Act" aims to prevent federal agencies from using taxpayer dollars for wasteful advertising practices. It prohibits the use of federal funds for swag and mascots, with limited exceptions for recruitment, census purposes, and existing military mascots. The Act also mandates agencies to report on their public relations and advertising spending, including return on investment, to Congress annually.

The "MAILS Act" aims to improve communication between the Postal Service and local communities regarding the relocation or establishment of post offices. It mandates a formal process for local officials to request new post offices and requires the Postal Service to gather community input, provide detailed notifications to local officials, and offer public presentations before any temporary relocation lasting more than two days. Additionally, for extended relocations, the Postal Service must report to Congress on communication compliance and reasons for extending the relocation period.

The MEDAL Act of 2025 seeks to honor Medal of Honor recipients by increasing their special monthly pension from the Department of Veterans Affairs from $1,406.73 to $8,333.33, recognizing their extraordinary heroism and inspiration to the Armed Forces. The bill maintains the surviving spouse's special monthly pension at $1,406.73, subject to periodic adjustments.

The MAIN Event Ticketing Act aims to combat unfair practices in online event ticketing by strengthening the BOTS Act. It bans the use of automated systems to bypass ticket purchasing rules and requires ticket sellers to implement security measures protecting their websites. The act also mandates reporting of circumvention incidents to the FTC, establishes significant penalties for violations, and encourages collaboration between law enforcement agencies to address cyberattacks on ticketing platforms.

The "SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2025" prohibits the approval of new abortion drugs and restricts the use of previously approved abortion drugs by limiting label changes, mandating in-person dispensing by certified healthcare practitioners, and requiring comprehensive reporting of adverse events. It defines key terms such as "abortion drug," "adverse event," and "unborn child," and it rescinds conflicting investigational use exemptions three years after enactment. This bill aims to ensure patient safety and regulatory oversight in the use of abortion drugs.

The "Abundant American Resources Act of 2025" mandates studies to assess the dollar value of onshore and offshore mineral resources on federal lands. These studies will be conducted by the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, and will help determine the economic potential of resources like oil, gas, and other minerals in specific areas, excluding national parks and certain older national monuments. The goal is to evaluate mineral values in national monuments, critical environmental concern areas, and areas withdrawn from mineral development.

The "LICENSE Act of 2025" modifies CDL regulations to expand who can administer CDL knowledge tests and driving skills tests. It allows certified state or third-party examiners to administer knowledge tests after completing specific training. The Act also permits states to administer driving skills tests to any CDL applicant, regardless of their residence or training location. These revisions aim to streamline the CDL testing process and must be implemented within 90 days.

The "Boosting Long-term US Engagement in the Pacific Act" or "BLUE Pacific Act" aims to establish a comprehensive U.S. strategy for the Pacific Islands, focusing on strengthening partnerships, promoting regional stability, and supporting sustainable development. It directs the President to develop a detailed partnership strategy, encourages increased staffing and strategic communication, and enhances coordination with allies. The Act authorizes various programs to improve public health, education, media freedom, and workforce development, while also addressing peace and security through institutional strengthening and transnational crime prevention. Additionally, it focuses on resource and economic development, environmental and disaster resilience, ocean and environmental sustainability, and enhanced technology and connectivity, with significant funding allocated to support these initiatives.

This bill exempts federal actions concerning energy and mineral activities on federal lands from the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This includes leases, easements, or rights-of-way for oil, gas, or coal under the Mineral Leasing Act, and permits/authorizations for critical mineral exploration/extraction under the Mining Law of 1872. Effectively, these activities would not require environmental impact assessments typically mandated by NEPA.

This bill, the "Halt All United States Investments in Venezuela's Energy Sector Act of 2025," prohibits U.S. investment in Venezuela's energy sector until the U.S. President certifies that the Maduro regime recognizes the legitimate results of the July 28, 2024, election and has transferred power to a democratically elected government. The President can waive the prohibition if it is vital to U.S. national security. The Secretary of the Treasury will implement the measures and can impose penalties for violations.