Legislation

The Kerrie Orozco First Responders Family Support Act expedites the U.S. citizenship process for immediate relatives of public safety officers who died in the line of duty. This legislation allows surviving spouses, children, or parents to skip standard residency requirements when applying for naturalization. The goal is to provide a pathway to citizenship for the families of fallen heroes.

The Judicial Review Timeline Clarity Act establishes strict new rules for challenging water pollution permits issued under Section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. This legislation mandates that lawsuits challenging permits must be filed within 60 days of issuance and limits standing to those who raised specific objections during the public comment period. If a court finds an error, it will generally remand the issue for agency correction, only halting the permit if the activity poses an immediate and serious danger to health or the environment.

The Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act aims to streamline and accelerate the issuance of nationwide general permits for certain activities involving the discharge of material into U.S. waters under Section 404(e). This bill extends the term of these general permits to ten years and narrows the scope of environmental review, particularly for discharges affecting less than three acres. It also establishes specific streamlined processes for reissuing permits and mandates regulatory updates to improve efficiency.

The Combating Deceptive Immigration Enforcement Practices Act of 2025 prohibits immigration officers from the Department of Homeland Security, including ICE and CBP, from wearing any item bearing the word "police" while performing their duties. This measure aims to prevent confusion and deceptive practices related to immigration enforcement.

The EMS Counts Act addresses the critical undercounting of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This bill mandates that the Secretary of Labor update occupational classifications to explicitly recognize dual-role firefighter-EMTs and firefighter-paramedics. By accurately counting all EMS practitioners, this legislation aims to improve federal planning for emergency response and disaster preparedness.

The District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2025 seeks to assert local control over non-discrimination policies within the District. This is primarily achieved by removing the applicability of the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) to the District of Columbia. This action ensures that D.C. laws and regulations are not automatically superseded by the federal RFRA standard.

The Freedom to Frack Act ties federal grant eligibility to a state's stance on hydraulic fracturing. This legislation stipulates that any state enacting or maintaining a ban on fracking will lose its eligibility to receive funding from a specific federal grant program. Essentially, the bill uses federal funding as an incentive to prevent states from banning hydraulic fracturing.

The Flexible Acquisition of Software Technology (FAST) Act grants the Secretary of Defense new authority to streamline how the Department of Defense (DoD) purchases and modifies software and data to support its artificial intelligence (AI) systems. This allows the DoD to acquire necessary technology through flexible methods, such as Software as a Service (SaaS) and Data as a Service. The Secretary must establish new regulations to govern these modernized procurement practices for AI technology.

The EO 14285 Act of 2025 officially codifies Executive Order 14285 into federal law. This action elevates the directives and requirements of the Executive Order to the full standing of a statute. Consequently, the provisions of EO 14285 must now be followed as binding federal law.

The Building Unity through Dual Sponsors (BUDS) Resolution amends House rules to allow public bills and resolutions to have two primary sponsors, provided one is from the majority party and the other from the minority party. This formalizes bipartisan introduction of legislation from the outset. The resolution also adjusts related rules concerning cosponsorship and required submission statements for these jointly sponsored measures.

The Reducing Permitting Uncertainty Act establishes a clear time limit on the EPA Administrator's authority to restrict or set aside specific areas for waste disposal under the Clean Water Act's Section 404 permit program. This restriction period begins only after an applicant submits a complete permit application and automatically ends once the Secretary issues the final permit. The goal is to streamline the permitting process by tying EPA restrictions directly to the active application timeline.

The Support for Quantum Supply Chains Act directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to enhance its role in strengthening the domestic quantum technology supply chain. This legislation mandates NIST to accelerate the development of critical quantum technologies within the U.S. through new public-private partnerships. The goal is to boost domestic production capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign sources for essential quantum components.

The Executive Order 14233 Act of 2025 codifies the directives of Executive Order 14233 into permanent federal law. This legislation officially establishes the creation and maintenance of a strategic Bitcoin reserve and a broader United States digital asset stockpile. By enacting this bill, the framework for managing national digital assets gains the full authority of statute.

The Keeping Homeownership Costs Down Act prohibits the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from delaying the issuance of official map revision letters solely because fill material has been placed on a property. This ensures timely updates to flood maps, which can impact property owners' insurance requirements and costs. This provision remains in effect until FEMA fully complies with relevant biological opinions from federal wildlife agencies.

The Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act aims to improve mental health care access for seniors under Medicare. This bill separates clinical social worker services from standard skilled nursing facility payments, ensuring they are billed distinctly. Furthermore, it expands Medicare coverage for clinical social workers to include health and behavior assessment and intervention services, effective January 1, 2026.

The No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act immediately repeals specific Executive Orders that reportedly targeted or limited the rights of LGBTQI individuals across federal areas like employment and healthcare. This legislation also prohibits the use of any federal funds to enforce or carry out these canceled orders. The bill includes a savings provision to ensure it does not infringe upon the President's existing constitutional authority.

This resolution formally requests the President and key Cabinet Secretaries to provide the House of Representatives with all documents related to the development of a centralized federal database compiled by the government and Palantir Technologies Inc. The inquiry specifically seeks records concerning the consolidation of sensitive personal data—including tax, health, and financial information—across multiple federal agencies. Congress is demanding transparency regarding the scope, purpose, and contractual basis for this data aggregation effort.

The EO 14278 Act of 2025 officially codifies Executive Order 14278 into federal law. This action transforms the directives and requirements of the Executive Order into binding statutes. Consequently, the provisions of EO 14278 now carry the full force and effect of law.

This Act aims to streamline the process for states to assume control over their own Section 404 clean water permitting programs from the EPA. It mandates the EPA to review and revise regulations to expedite state assumption of these programs. Furthermore, the bill establishes a strict 60-day deadline for judicial review of the EPA's approval of any state program.

The Protecting Community Television Act revises the definition of "franchise fee" under the Communications Act of 1934. This change aims to provide a more precise and restrictive definition of what monetary assessments can be charged as a franchise fee by franchising authorities.