Legislation

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 50 East 100 North in Moab, Utah. The facility will henceforth be known as the "2nd Lieutenant Mitch Williams Post Office." This designation will apply to all current and future federal references to the building.

The SUCCESS for BEAD Act mandates that states and territories use any remaining BEAD program funds for competitive subgrants focused on critical infrastructure and workforce development. These subgrants prioritize projects like building fiber, internet exchange points, and Next Generation 911 systems to enhance national security and AI readiness. The bill also establishes specific requirements for workforce training and ensures coordination for modernizing 911 emergency services.

This bill modifies the procedures for investigating claims that antidumping and countervailing duty orders are being evaded. It grants the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection the authority to self-initiate evasion investigations based on reasonable suspicion. Furthermore, it requires parties found to have evaded duties to pay all associated duties before seeking judicial review of that determination.

The Workforce of the Future Act of 2025 directs federal departments to study AI's impact on jobs and recommend policies to help workers adapt. It also establishes new grant programs to expand education and workforce retraining in high-tech fields like AI and quantum computing. The goal is to prepare the American workforce for a technology-driven economy while ensuring equitable access to new opportunities.

This bill reestablishes the National Coal Council as a federal advisory committee under the Department of Energy. The Council will provide recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on matters related to coal. Its operations will adhere to the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

The Junk Fee Prevention Act aims to protect consumers by establishing federal rules against excessive and hidden fees across several industries. It mandates clear, upfront disclosure of total prices for event tickets and short-term lodging, while also prohibiting deceptive mandatory fees. Furthermore, the bill ends early termination fees for communications services and requires airlines to publicly report detailed data on ancillary fees.

The Reliable Artificial Intelligence Research Act of 2025 establishes a program within the Department of Homeland Security to fund research focused on improving AI security and reliability. This initiative will specifically support advancements in adversarial robustness, interpretability, and red-teaming through dedicated prize competitions. The Act authorizes significant funding to drive innovation in making critical AI systems more trustworthy and understandable.

The ACCESS Act establishes the Affordable Care Economic Stability and Small Business Act, aiming to provide more efficient and affordable healthcare options. This bill specifically focuses on regulating and enhancing short-term limited duration health insurance plans. It defines these plans, extends guaranteed renewability protections to them, and allows individuals to opt out of guaranteed renewability at the time of application.

The Fast Track Healthcare Apprenticeships Act aims to streamline the creation of healthcare apprenticeship programs by establishing a national registration system with strict 45-day processing deadlines. This legislation mandates the digitization of all apprenticeship agreement forms to modernize the administrative process. The goal is to accelerate the development of the healthcare workforce.

This Act establishes the Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Task Force will improve healthcare, align research, and establish baselines for service members and veterans affected by blast overpressure exposure. It is charged with prioritizing research on related conditions and submitting annual reports with recommendations for evaluating service-connected neurological injuries.

This bill officially recognizes the service of individuals who served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps between 1943 and 1948. It directs the Secretary of Defense to issue an honorable discharge to eligible former nurses, honoring them as veterans for specific benefit purposes. The legislation also authorizes the creation of commemorative items to acknowledge their service.

This act requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to apply new environmental and equity standards when approving natural gas pipeline projects. FERC must evaluate a project's greenhouse gas emissions and its impact on environmental justice communities when determining "public convenience and necessity." The bill mandates that applicants propose mitigation for adverse effects, and FERC must weigh these environmental impacts against the project's benefits.

This bill establishes a new tax-exempt status for organizations focused on making essential drugs and medical devices affordable. To qualify, these "public interest" organizations must meet strict criteria regarding their purpose and leadership ties to for-profit companies. The legislation also defines which drugs or devices qualify for this status based on factors like shortage risk or cost reduction potential. Finally, it sets rules to prevent excess benefit transactions involving these newly designated entities.

The Affordable Clean Water Infrastructure Act amends federal law to allow states to provide greater financial assistance, such as principal forgiveness, for wastewater projects that address affordability concerns. This legislation specifically targets helping communities afford wastewater services by expanding the use of water pollution control revolving loan funds. It also sets minimum requirements and provides extra support for rural, small, and tribal water systems.

The ADA 30 Days to Comply Act establishes a mandatory notice and cure period before a lawsuit can be filed regarding architectural barrier violations in existing public accommodations. This requires an individual to first provide the owner with detailed written notice of the specific barrier. The owner then has 30 days to respond with a plan for removal, and a lawsuit can only proceed if the owner fails to respond or fails to make substantial progress on the removal plan.

This Act terminates the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program, immediately closing it to all new and pending applications. It mandates a comprehensive security reassessment for all current Afghan SIV holders admitted to the U.S. Furthermore, the bill requires an individualized review of each current beneficiary to determine their continued eligibility and potential removability based on security concerns or fraud.

The Family Vaccine Protection Act formally establishes the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) in law, requiring its vaccine recommendations to be based strictly on the preponderance of the best available, peer-reviewed scientific evidence. It mandates that the CDC Director adopt these recommendations unless they can scientifically justify a deviation, with any contrary action requiring public justification and notification to Congress. Furthermore, the bill institutes a new scientific evidence standard for any changes made to the list of covered injuries within the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

This resolution expresses the urgent need for the United States to reaffirm its global leadership role in protecting religious freedom. It highlights rising religious intolerance worldwide and calls on the Secretary of State to use all available tools to discourage foreign governments engaged in violations. The resolution commits the U.S. to supporting those seeking freedom from authoritarian repression.

The Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act of 2025 establishes comprehensive rules to prevent discrimination by automated decision-making systems in critical areas like hiring, housing, and credit. It mandates that companies rigorously test, audit, and report on their algorithms for fairness and safety before and after deployment. The bill empowers the FTC, state attorneys general, and private citizens to enforce these standards, while also creating a dedicated federal workforce to oversee AI compliance. Ultimately, this legislation aims to increase accountability and ensure fairness when algorithms make consequential decisions about people's lives.

The Digital Skills for Today’s Workforce Act amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish a new grant program focused on building digital skills for workers in high-demand industries and fostering digital resilience. This program will award formula grants to states and competitive grants to eligible entities to expand digital workplace skills training, prioritizing individuals facing employment barriers. The legislation aims to close the significant digital skills gap affecting the current workforce and promote digital equity across communities.