Legislation

The Keep Mobile Homes Affordable Act directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to investigate potential price gouging and market manipulation in manufactured home community lot rentals. HUD must report its findings and propose a long-term strategy to address unfair pricing, paying special attention to the impact on seniors and underserved communities. Furthermore, the bill mandates monitoring large institutional purchases of manufactured homes and pad sites to trigger investigations into excessive buying and related price increases since 2015.

The CLEAN Pacific Act of 2025 establishes the Pacific Counternarcotics Initiative to help partner nations in the Pacific combat illegal drug production chemicals. This program focuses on improving the seizure, destruction, and safe disposal of seized chemicals while boosting international law enforcement cooperation. The Secretary of State must submit a detailed five-year implementation plan to Congress outlining strategy, benchmarks, and funding, followed by annual progress reports. Funding for the initiative will be redirected from existing authorizations under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

The Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 aims to incentivize keeping customer service jobs in the U.S. by penalizing companies that move call centers overseas with loss of federal grants and contracts. The bill also mandates transparency, requiring businesses to disclose an agent's physical location or the use of AI during customer service communications. Furthermore, it ensures that all call center work performed under a federal contract must be completed within the United States.

The No Discrimination in Farm Programs Act prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from using race or sex as criteria when administering key USDA programs. This ensures that major financial support, conservation, and loan programs are managed based on fairness, equal opportunity, and merit. The bill specifically applies to pandemic assistance, crop insurance, conservation efforts, and various farm loan programs.

The Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 aims to modernize and stabilize rural housing programs across the nation. It streamlines administrative processes, establishes permanent protections for existing affordable rental housing, and improves access to repair loans for low-income homeowners. Furthermore, the bill creates new grant opportunities for local development and mandates greater transparency and efficiency in the application review process.

The Apprenticeships for Small Businesses Act of 2025 establishes a new Career and Technical Education Credit to support small businesses. This credit allows eligible employers to claim up to $10,000 annually based on 50% of qualified wages and workers' compensation costs for employees under 21 or those in approved training programs. The goal is to incentivize small businesses to invest in the training and development of young or newly skilled workers.

The Stop Price Gouging in Grocery Stores Act of 2025 aims to protect consumers by prohibiting grocery stores from charging "grossly excessive" prices for food items. The bill also bans stores from adjusting prices based on personal tracking data, such as facial recognition, and requires clear signage if facial recognition technology is used. Furthermore, it mandates that large physical grocery stores must use printed signs instead of electronic shelf labels for displaying prices.

The Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act establishes federal crimes for knowingly transporting a minor across state lines to circumvent her home state's parental involvement laws for an abortion. It also mandates that physicians performing out-of-state abortions on minors must provide at least 24 hours of actual or constructive notice to a parent, unless specific exceptions apply. The law protects the minor and her parents from prosecution under the transportation provision and includes civil remedies for parents harmed by violations.

The Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification 2.0 Act (BENES 2.0 Act) mandates that the Social Security Administration proactively inform individuals approaching retirement age about their Medicare eligibility. This is achieved by including a standardized, comprehensive notice about Medicare basics, penalties, and coordination with other insurance within their Social Security statements starting at age 60. The goal is to ensure beneficiaries receive critical enrollment information early enough to avoid late enrollment penalties. The required notice content will be developed in consultation with various stakeholder groups and reviewed regularly for updates.

The Counseling for Career Choice Act updates federal education funding to strengthen career guidance and counseling programs in schools. This legislation mandates that these programs align student options with current local workforce needs and requires counselors to provide personalized planning, financial literacy awareness, and exposure to real-world experiences like apprenticeships. Furthermore, the Act encourages strong partnerships between schools and local workforce development boards to ensure students have access to up-to-date career information and support.

The Land of the Free Act of 2025 repeals a section of the Immigration and Nationality Act that previously made certain protected speech activities grounds for making an alien deportable. This legislation removes a specific restriction, ensuring that engaging in protected speech will no longer be a basis for removal from the United States under that provision.

The Epstein Crime Victims Act amends federal law to strengthen crime victims' rights during pre-trial proceedings. It requires prosecutors to notify victims of nonprosecution agreements, in addition to existing requirements for plea bargains and deferred prosecution agreements. Crucially, the Act grants victims the right to sue the government in federal court if they are not timely notified about these specific types of agreements.

The Ending Qualified Immunity for ICE Agents Act removes the special legal protection known as qualified immunity for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in civil rights lawsuits. This change means ICE agents can be held personally liable when sued for allegedly violating an individual's constitutional rights. Consequently, agents will no longer be able to use "good faith" belief or unclear legal precedent as defenses against such claims.

The Growing Opportunities in Agriculture Act (GO Ag Act) establishes a new competitive grant program to fund the creation of innovative, high-quality agricultural education programs in high schools. These grants, limited to $100,000 per entity, are intended to develop new curricula, support work-based learning, and fund leadership training. Recipients must report annually on program performance, with a total authorization of $5 million through FY 2028.

The Safeguarding Trust in Our Politics Act prohibits tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations from providing any direct or indirect funding for the administration of public office elections. This measure aims to prevent these organizations from financially supporting the mechanics of running elections at the state or local level. The restrictions take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.

This resolution expresses strong support for recognizing August 17 through August 23, 2025, as "Warehouse Worker Recognition Week." It honors the critical role over 1.8 million warehouse workers play in the national supply chain and economy. Furthermore, the resolution acknowledges the demanding and often hazardous working conditions these essential employees face.

This resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's iconic album, *Born to Run*, recognizing his profound impact on American music and New Jersey culture. It highlights his extensive career achievements, numerous awards, and national honors. The bill serves as a formal commendation of Springsteen and the E Street Band without enacting any new laws. It also encourages continued federal support for the arts.

This resolution formally condemns Representative Delia Ramirez of Illinois for remarks suggesting allegiance to the Republic of Guatemala over the United States. Congress expresses concern that such statements conflict with a representative's oath to prioritize the interests and well-being of their American constituents. The action serves as a formal disapproval, affirming that the loyalty of elected officials must remain solely with the United States.

The Limiting Extremist Travel to the United Nations Act imposes strict travel conditions on certain foreign officials attending UN meetings in New York City. These restrictions specifically target officials from Iran, those linked to Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs), and representatives from non-member UN organizations. The bill severely limits the movement of Iranian and FTO-linked officials to direct routes between airports, the UN, and their lodging, while others are restricted to a 25-mile radius and banned from educational institutions.

The Quantum Encryption Readiness and Resilience Act mandates a comprehensive review of the cybersecurity and national security risks posed by advanced quantum computers. It requires the establishment of a detailed risk mitigation plan focusing on the adoption of post-quantum cryptography across federal agencies and critical economic sectors. The bill also directs regular follow-up reports to Congress tracking the progress of these essential security upgrades.