Legislation

The All Aboard Act of 2025 is a comprehensive bill designed to significantly modernize and expand American passenger and freight rail networks. It establishes major funding streams to incentivize the transition to zero-emission locomotives, electrify infrastructure, and improve high-performance rail service nationwide. The Act also mandates strong labor protections, workforce development programs, and prioritizes investments in environmental justice communities.

This bill mandates the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a comprehensive system for tracking and reporting all instances where U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents are detained or removed during immigration enforcement actions. The system requires quarterly reports to Congress detailing these incidents, including those involving individuals transferred from other law enforcement agencies. Furthermore, the bill requires DHS to create a formal process allowing detained or removed individuals to submit proof of their citizenship or permanent resident status.

The LIFT Act of 2025 aims to accelerate the integration of advanced drone technology into U.S. airspace. It mandates rapid rulemaking for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations and requires the use of Artificial Intelligence to streamline waiver determinations. Furthermore, the Act establishes a pilot program to support local governments in launching electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) operations and prioritizes the integration of domestically manufactured drones.

The Ethanol for America Act of 2025 mandates that the EPA finalize rules within 90 days regarding E15 fuel labeling and underground storage tank compatibility. This bill ensures current storage tanks are automatically deemed compatible with E15 and prevents forcing partial upgrades on station owners. Additionally, it requires all new or replacement storage system components to be compatible with up to 100% ethanol for future flexibility.

The Fair Billing Act mandates that off-campus hospital outpatient departments must obtain a unique identification number to receive Medicare payment starting in 2026. Providers must also attest to the Secretary that these off-campus departments comply with all relevant regulations. This ensures proper identification and compliance verification for services provided away from the main hospital campus.

The Research for Healthy Soils Act aims to address environmental concerns related to agriculture. This bill specifically allocates funding for research into microplastics found in biosolids applied to farmland. Additionally, it extends the authorization for several high-priority agricultural research and extension initiatives through 2031.

The Senior Savings Protection Act extends and secures dedicated federal funding through 2030 for vital outreach and assistance programs serving low-income seniors. This funding directly supports State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs), Area Agencies on Aging, and Aging and Disability Resource Centers. The goal is to ensure older Americans continue to receive necessary help navigating and accessing their available Medicare and other benefits.

This bill prohibits camping on any public property within the District of Columbia, defining "camping" as establishing a temporary living space using items like tents or sleeping bags. Violators of this new ban face criminal penalties, including fines up to $500, up to 30 days in jail, or both.

The CLEAR ID Act aims to combat crimes committed by individuals impersonating immigration enforcement officers by establishing strict identification requirements for federal immigration enforcement actions. This bill mandates that officers clearly display identification, wear visible agency insignia, and refrain from facial coverings during operations funded by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). These rules are designed to protect the public and maintain trust in legitimate law enforcement.

The Primacy Certainty Act of 2025 aims to streamline and accelerate the process for states to gain primary enforcement responsibility for regulating Class VI carbon sequestration wells under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The bill imposes strict, short deadlines on the EPA for reviewing state applications, including an automatic approval provision if the agency fails to act within 210 days under certain conditions. It also mandates EPA support for states preparing their applications and requires the agency to report on the resources needed to implement these changes.

The Advancing Research on Agricultural Soil Health Act of 2025 aims to standardize how soil carbon is measured for research and conservation purposes. The bill establishes a national Soil Carbon Inventory and Analysis Network to track carbon stocks across U.S. lands every five years using the new standard methodology. Furthermore, it mandates the development of a predictive modeling tool to estimate the environmental impacts of various land management practices. This legislation supports producers by offering technical assistance for voluntary soil carbon reporting.

The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025 significantly strengthens the Voting Rights Act by establishing new standards to challenge discriminatory voting practices and updating federal oversight criteria for states. It mandates greater transparency for all changes to voting rules and implements "practice-based preclearance" for certain jurisdictions. Additionally, the bill creates new federal criminal penalties for using force or threats to intimidate voters or election workers.

The FAIR Act, or Fiscal Accountability for Interest on Reserves Act, amends the Federal Reserve Act to remove a specific restriction concerning earnings on balances held by financial institutions. This change will take effect 180 days after the Act is signed into law.

The SBIR Commercialization Improvement Act aims to boost the transition of technologies developed under the SBIR/STTR programs into full government use. It mandates new federal training for acquisition staff on utilizing Phase III awards and streamlines the process for securing these final contracts. Furthermore, the bill requires government representatives to actively advocate for small businesses to receive Phase III awards based on their prior research.

The Ban Corporate PACs Act restricts the ability of corporations to establish separate segregated funds for political purposes, limiting this authority exclusively to nonprofit corporations. This legislation further tightens solicitation rules, allowing only executive or administrative personnel to be asked for contributions. Any existing, non-nonprofit corporate political funds must be completely dissolved within one year of the Act's enactment.

The CREATE Act, or Creative Relief and Expensing for Artistic Entertainment Act, modifies tax rules for qualified productions by significantly increasing the allowable spending limits for certain tax benefits. This legislation also introduces automatic inflation adjustments for these dollar amounts starting in 2027. Furthermore, the bill extends the expiration date for these beneficial tax provisions from the end of 2025 to the end of 2030.

The Immigrant Witness and Victim Protection Act of 2025 aims to remove barriers preventing immigrant survivors of serious crimes from accessing existing legal protections like VAWA and TVPA. This bill eliminates annual numerical caps on U visas and Special Immigrant Juvenile visas, and mandates expedited work authorization for various victim and humanitarian applicants. Furthermore, it establishes strong protections against the detention and deportation of these vulnerable individuals while their status applications are pending.

The TEACH Act, or Terminating Education Association Congressional Handouts Act, prohibits the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) from engaging in any lobbying activities. The NEA must annually certify compliance with this ban to the Secretary of Education and maintain corresponding records for potential audits. Violation of this prohibition results in the revocation of the NEA's status as a federally chartered corporation.

This Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices for Servicemembers Act, enhances protections for servicemembers and recent veterans against abusive debt collection tactics. It specifically prohibits debt collectors from threatening adverse military actions, such as rank reduction or security clearance revocation, to coerce payment. Furthermore, the bill mandates a GAO study to assess the law's impact on military readiness and national security.

The Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025 immediately enacts the final rule from PHMSA regarding gas pipeline leak detection and repair standards upon the bill's signing. This ensures stricter safety measures for finding and fixing leaks take effect without delay. Furthermore, the Act preserves the Secretary of Transportation's authority to issue stronger, more protective regulations in the future.