Legislation

The Guidance Clarity Act of 2025 requires federal agencies to include a "guidance clarity statement" on all guidance documents, clarifying that these documents do not have the force of law and are only intended to clarify existing legal or agency policy requirements. This statement must be prominently displayed on the first page of the guidance document. The Office of Management and Budget is responsible for issuing guidance to implement this act.

The Anti-Congestion Tax Act mandates toll exemptions for vehicles entering New York City's congestion zone via specific crossings like the Holland and Lincoln Tunnels and the George Washington Bridge, ensuring they are credited the toll amount against the congestion fee. It also introduces a federal tax credit for these congestion tolls, aiming to offset the costs for commuters. This applies to capital investment grants awarded on or after the date the congestion toll is first charged and taxable years beginning after the enactment of this Act.

The "REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2025" mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to reinstate and enforce the Migrant Protection Protocols, as previously outlined in the 2019 Policy Guidance. This requires migrants and asylum seekers to remain in Mexico while awaiting U.S. immigration proceedings.

The Insure Cybersecurity Act of 2025 establishes a working group, led by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, to analyze and clarify cyber insurance policies for consumers and insurers. This group will develop guidance and resources to improve understanding of policy terms, coverage, and risk management related to cyber incidents. The Act requires the dissemination of informative resources based on the working group's findings to a wide array of cyber insurance stakeholders, including case studies and specific examples, to be published on the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's public website. Ultimately, the working group will submit a report to Congress with recommendations, but the act does not mandate the adoption of the working groups recommendations, nor does it grant any new regulatory authority over the insurance business.

The "Strategic Withdrawal of Agencies for Meaningful Placement Act" or "SWAMP Act" aims to relocate Executive agency headquarters outside of the Washington metropolitan area through a competitive bidding process that considers economic, workforce, and national security impacts. It prohibits new construction or lease renewals for headquarters remaining in the Washington metropolitan area and allows the use of proceeds from the sale of federal properties to offset relocation costs. The Act stipulates that no additional funds will be allocated for these activities.

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Department of Energy's rule regarding energy conservation standards for commercial water heating equipment.

This resolution informs the House of Representatives that the Senate has enough members present to conduct business. It directs the Secretary to notify the House that a quorum of the Senate has been assembled and is ready to proceed.

The POLICE Act of 2025 mandates the deportation of any immigrant convicted of, admitting to, or admitting to actions constituting the assault of a law enforcement officer. It broadly defines "assault" and "law enforcement officer" and requires the Department of Homeland Security to publish an annual report on the number of deportations carried out under this provision.

The "Department of Education Protection Act" prevents the Department of Education from using already allocated funds to reorganize in ways that would decentralize, reduce staff, or alter the Department's responsibilities, structure, authority, or functions as they existed on January 1, 2025. This act ensures that the Department of Education continues to focus on boosting student success and equal access through its established offices and institutes.

This bill amends the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from establishing or maintaining value pricing programs that include congestion or cordon pricing.

The "Lower Your Taxes Act" aims to modify several aspects of the tax code, including expanding the earned income tax credit, treating state non-refundable earned income tax credits as refundable, and establishing a refundable child tax credit with monthly advance payments. Additionally, the bill adjusts capital gains rates for high-income taxpayers and increases certain corporate tax rates. The bill states that any extra money made from this law should first go towards lowering the national deficit and then towards lowering the national debt. These changes are primarily effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

The "Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2024" mandates the Department of Homeland Security to publish a monthly report detailing the number and nationalities of "special interest aliens" encountered attempting to unlawfully enter the United States. This report, due by the seventh day of each month, must include breakdowns by geographic region, entry point, and nationalities from "covered nations". The goal of this act is to increase transparency regarding potential national security risks.

The HUD Transparency Act of 2025 mandates the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to testify annually before Congress. This testimony will focus on preventing fraud, waste, and abuse within HUD, as well as ways to improve the efficiency and accountability of HUD programs. The goal of this act is to increase transparency and oversight of HUD's operations.

The "Ending Common Core and Expanding School Choice Act" redirects federal education funds to states, allocating money based on the number of eligible low-income students. States can distribute these funds directly to parents for qualified education expenses, including public, charter, and private school tuition. The bill prohibits federal mandates on curriculum, standards, and assessments, effectively ending Common Core. It also repeals the state assessment grant program.

The Healthcare Freedom and Choice Act nullifies a final interagency rule concerning Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance and Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage, effectively invalidating the rule.

The Helping Owners with Unaffordable Shoddy Edicts (HOUSE) Act of 2025 aims to reduce housing costs by reverting energy efficiency standards for housing to previous levels. It prohibits federal agencies like HUD, USDA, and VA from enforcing stricter energy efficiency standards for new construction and financing. The bill also prevents the Federal Housing Finance Agency from implementing new energy efficiency rules for single and multifamily housing. It requires consideration of state standards, ensuring that at least 26 states have adopted energy efficiency codes or standards meeting or exceeding the revised code or standard requirements.

The "Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025" ensures that hunters and anglers can continue to use lead ammunition and tackle on federal lands and waters managed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture. It restricts these departments from prohibiting or regulating lead in ammunition and tackle, unless the Secretary of Interior or Agriculture determines that lead ammunition is the primary cause of a wildlife population decline in a specific area. Any ban implemented must align with state laws or be approved by the state's fish and wildlife department.

This resolution authorizes the Select Committee on Intelligence to spend money from the Senate's contingent fund, hire staff, and utilize personnel from other government departments or agencies to support its functions, including holding hearings and conducting investigations, from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027. It sets specific expense limits for multiple periods and outlines how the committee will handle its expenses and agency contributions, ensuring financial oversight and accountability.

The Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2025 mandates a comprehensive audit of the Federal Reserve System by the Comptroller General within one year. Following the audit, a detailed report must be submitted to Congress, including findings and recommendations. This act aims to increase transparency and accountability within the Federal Reserve System by repealing audit limitations.

The Community Reclamation Partnerships Act of 2025 encourages states to create agreements with federal or state agencies and "Community Reclaimers" to remediate mine drainage on abandoned mine lands and water impacted by abandoned mines. It outlines specific requirements for these agreements and projects, including public input, project submissions, and the role of Community Reclaimers. The Act clarifies state liability for mine drainage projects and includes a sunset provision, terminating the Act on September 30, 2032.