Legislation

The "End Unaccountable Amnesty Act" seeks to reform immigration laws by requiring congressional approval for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations and terminations, changing procedures for unaccompanied alien children, repealing cancellation of removal, restricting acceptable identification documents for air travel, and limiting the use of immigration parole. The bill also places restrictions on who can be granted special immigrant juvenile status. Furthermore, it sets a limit on the number of people who can be granted parole and requires a report to Congress on those granted parole.

The "Green Tape Elimination Act of 2025" exempts hazardous fuel reduction activities on federal lands from certain environmental regulations, including the National Environmental Policy Act and the Endangered Species Act, for a 10-year period. This exemption aims to expedite efforts to reduce hazardous fuels and mitigate wildfire risks by streamlining environmental reviews and compliance processes. The bill also excludes air quality data from these activities when determining violations of air quality standards. "Hazardous fuel reduction activity" includes prescribed fires, wildland fire use, and mechanical methods.

The "Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act" affirms that parents have a fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education, and healthcare of their children. It restricts government interference in these rights, requiring a compelling governmental interest and the least restrictive means when such interference occurs, while also ensuring parents can seek legal remedies if their rights are violated. The Act also ensures attorney's fees can be awarded in cases under this act, similar to other civil rights cases. This law applies to all federal laws, both past and future, unless explicitly excluded.

The "Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act" aims to increase fruit and vegetable consumption among students by expanding access to salad bars in schools participating in the National School Lunch Program. The Act directs the Secretary to create a marketing plan, offer training and grants to schools for salad bar implementation, prioritizing those with high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunches or located in food deserts. The Act requires the Secretary to submit reports and revise existing policies to promote and support salad bars in schools, utilizing existing funds.

The "Northeast Fisheries Heritage Protection Act of 2025" prohibits commercial offshore wind energy development in Lobster Management Area 1 in the Gulf of Maine. Additionally, the bill requires the Comptroller General to conduct a study assessing the environmental review processes of federal agencies regarding offshore wind projects in the Gulf of Maine, considering impacts on marine life, fishing industries, air quality, and cultural resources. The study will also evaluate stakeholder consultation processes.

This resolution congratulates the Jackson State University Tigers for their victory in the 2024 Celebration Bowl, recognizing their outstanding season and the honor they brought to the university and the State of Mississippi. It acknowledges individual player awards and the Coach of the Year award for T. C. Taylor. The resolution also directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies to the university's President, Athletic Director, and Head Football Coach.

The "Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Amendment Act" clarifies the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to ensure that Alaska Native handicrafts containing nonedible migratory bird parts can be possessed, sold, traded, or shipped without violating the Act, provided the bird parts were not obtained wastefully or illegally. It defines "Alaska Native" and "authentic Alaska Native article of handicraft" and directs the Secretaries of State and Interior to establish bilateral procedures with relevant countries to clarify the treatment of these handicrafts. The Act also mandates updates to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act's regulations to align with these amendments.

The CONSTRUCTS Act of 2025 aims to expand training and education for residential construction careers by establishing a grant program through the Department of Labor. These grants will be awarded to junior and community colleges, area career and technical education schools, and training service providers, with a priority for those serving rural areas and underserved populations. The funds will support the creation and expansion of training programs, partnerships with local businesses, and outreach to students about careers in residential construction. The act authorizes \$20 million to be appropriated annually from 2025 through 2029 to fund this initiative.

This bill reaffirms the strong economic and security partnership between the United States and Canada, highlighting their significant trade relationship that supports millions of American jobs. It emphasizes the importance of strengthening this alliance through collaboration in areas like defense, border security, energy, and supply chains. The bill also supports joint efforts to address shared threats, promote democracy, and enhance economic competitiveness.

The "Main Street Tax Certainty Act" amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the deduction for qualified business income permanent. This is achieved by eliminating the expiration date for this deduction. This change provides long-term tax certainty for small businesses.

This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, mandating a minimum 60-day public comment period for significant changes to quality control review guidance issued by the Secretary of Agriculture. This requirement applies when the guidance necessitates alterations to state agencies' systems, procedures, staffing, or impacts SNAP recipient verification. An exception is provided for urgent situations, allowing interim guidance alongside the public comment period.

The "Build Housing with Care Act of 2025" establishes a grant program to encourage the co-location of affordable housing and child care services. The program, managed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, will award competitive grants to eligible entities for projects that design, plan, construct, or renovate co-location facilities. The bill prioritizes entities operating in childcare deserts or serving low-income families and requires a report to Congress on the program's implementation. Additionally, the bill directs the Comptroller General to study child care access for public housing residents and provide recommendations for improvement.

This resolution supports designating February 15-22, 2025, as National FFA Week, celebrating the National FFA Organization's role in developing future leaders through agricultural education. It also recognizes the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Future Farmers of America federal charter.

The WEATHER Act of 2025 directs the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to research and develop a single index insurance policy that protects farmers against income losses resulting from extreme weather events. This policy must be available nationwide and offer flexible coverage options, with priority given to small-scale and underserved producers. The goal is to provide timely financial assistance to farmers affected by severe weather, supporting the resilience of the agricultural sector. A report to Congress is required within one year detailing the research, development, and recommendations for the policy.

The Dalles Watershed Development Act directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey approximately 150 acres of National Forest System land to The Dalles, Oregon, for watershed development purposes. The conveyance will be subject to valid existing rights and the City will be responsible for all costs associated with the transfer. A map of the parcel will be available for public inspection at Forest Service offices.

This resolution impeaches Judge Paul Adam Engelmayer for high crimes and misdemeanors, accusing him of abusing his power and violating his oath of office. The impeachment is based on allegations that Judge Engelmayer improperly blocked access to Treasury Department records, thereby using his position for personal and political gain. The resolution calls for his removal from his position as a United States District Court Judge.

The "Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025" elevates the Director of the Indian Health Service to Assistant Secretary for Indian Health within the Department of Health and Human Services. This change aims to enhance the leadership and focus on Native American healthcare needs. The Act also allows the Assistant Secretary to appoint a Deputy Assistant Secretary and necessary staff to manage the Service's activities effectively. Finally, the bill updates relevant sections of the U.S. Code to reflect this change in title and reporting structure.

The "Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors Act" directs the VA and HHS to establish a pilot program to better coordinate healthcare for veterans enrolled in both VA healthcare and Medicare. This program aims to improve healthcare access, quality of care, and care coordination while lowering costs and eliminating gaps in care. The pilot program will assign case managers to participating veterans to help them navigate both the VA and Medicare systems. The VA will submit regular reports to Congress on the program's progress and outcomes.

The "Strengthening our Servicemembers with Milk Act" mandates that the Department of Defense provide diverse milk options, including flavored, organic, and lactose-free varieties, in military dining facilities. It also prohibits the purchase of milk from entities owned or controlled by foreign adversaries.

The "Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act" requires the FCC to publish and maintain a list of entities with FCC licenses or authorizations that have significant foreign ownership or control by entities from countries of concern. The initial list focuses on specific licenses, with subsequent rule-making to expand the list to include other FCC authorizations. The FCC must update this list annually to ensure accuracy.