Legislation

The No New Burma Funds Act mandates the continuation of the pause on World Bank disbursements and new financing commitments to the Government of Burma. This action upholds the U.S. stance against the 2021 military coup. The Secretary of the Treasury must instruct the U.S. Executive Director to maintain this position unless a national interest determination is made otherwise.

The Convenient Care for Caregivers Act establishes a pilot program to support family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders. This program will provide grants to qualified entities to offer integrated health care services and support to both the caregiver and the care recipient in accessible locations. The goal is to improve health outcomes for both parties through services like screenings, education, and support groups. The bill also mandates data collection on payments and health indicators to report on the program's effectiveness to Congress.

The Improving Capital Allocation for Newcomers Act of 2025 modifies the rules for qualifying venture capital funds by increasing the maximum number of investors allowed from 250 to 500 and raising the asset value limit from $10 million to $50 million. Five years after enactment, the SEC must study the impact of these changes on capital distribution to diverse startups. Based on the study's findings regarding geographic and socio-economic diversity, the SEC may gain authority to further adjust these limits.

The Tax Court Improvement Act modernizes the U.S. Tax Court by expanding the authority of special trial judges and clarifying the court's power to issue subpoenas for pre-trial discovery. This legislation also explicitly grants the Tax Court jurisdiction to apply equitable tolling to filing deadlines in deficiency cases when fairness demands it. Furthermore, it applies standard federal rules regarding judicial disqualification to Tax Court judges and special trial judges.

The Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2025 directs the SEC to update venture capital fund regulations within 180 days. This update expands the definition of a "qualifying investment" to include secondary purchases and investments in other venture capital funds. Furthermore, the bill imposes a new limit, restricting a fund's holdings in other VC funds or secondary investments to no more than 49% of its total capital.

The McSCUSE ME Act of 2025 amends the SNAP Restaurant Meals Program to restrict participation to retail food stores that are not primarily fast-food establishments and offer specific healthy meal components. This legislation limits eligible purchases to prepared meals containing at least one fruit or vegetable and a protein, intended for immediate consumption. Furthermore, the bill excludes the spouses of eligible SNAP recipients from participating in this specific program.

This Act, the Conscience Protections for Medical Residents Act, amends Medicare rules to prohibit residency programs from requiring participation in abortion training. Programs that mandate abortion training or discriminate against residents who opt out or refuse to participate will no longer qualify as "approved" under Medicare. This ensures medical residents are not forced to perform, assist, or refer for abortions as a condition of their training.

The Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2025 aims to improve broadband access for Native American communities. This legislation mandates that the Federal Communications Commission specifically consider consumers in Indian country and areas with high populations of Indian people when setting universal service policy. This ensures these populations are explicitly included alongside existing priority groups like rural and high-cost areas.

The "No Torts for Trump Act" amends the Federal Tort Claims Act to prohibit lawsuits against the federal government brought by the sitting President or any individual who subsequently becomes President. This new exception bars such claims from being heard in federal court, regardless of when the underlying incident occurred.

This Act mandates that the Small Business Administration (SBA) implement recommendations from a GAO report concerning risks in their newly deployed IT system. The SBA Administrator must submit a detailed plan within 180 days outlining how they will establish robust policies and procedures for all future IT modernization projects, focusing heavily on comprehensive risk management. Following submission, the Administrator must brief relevant Congressional committees on this plan.

This Act amends immigration law to explicitly designate officials and members of Hamas, Palestine Islamic Jihad, Hezbollah, Al-Qaeda, and ISIS as inadmissible due to terrorist activity. It also bars individuals who endorse or espouse terrorist activities conducted by these specified groups.

The NOPAIN for Veterans Act mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must include specific, FDA-approved non-opioid pain management drugs in its national formulary. This ensures veterans have access to alternatives that do not act on opioid receptors for pain relief. The bill sets clear deadlines for the inclusion of these non-opioid products.

This bill formally codifies the "Six Assurances" made by the Reagan Administration regarding U.S. policy toward Taiwan, emphasizing commitments on arms sales and non-mediation. It declares that maintaining peace in the Taiwan Strait and determining Taiwan's future peacefully are vital U.S. interests. Furthermore, the Act establishes a mandatory congressional review process that the President must follow before taking specific actions that would alter these long-standing assurances.

The Healthy Lungs for Heroes Act of 2025 mandates the establishment of new safety standards to protect wildland firefighters from dangerous smoke exposure. This legislation requires federal agencies to develop and implement strategies to ensure appropriate respiratory protective equipment is available and used when smoke levels exceed established limits. Furthermore, the bill calls for ongoing reviews of these safety standards to best protect the health of wildland firefighting personnel.

This bill, the American Samoa Statutory Nationality and Citizenship Act, establishes a new process for U.S. nationals who are not citizens to apply for a U.S. passport. The Secretary of State will issue a passport identifying the holder as a national, or as both a national and a citizen if the applicant resides in a U.S. state or territory and requests it. The Act also repeals prior related law.

This Act amends the Federal Employees Compensation Act to expand the list of authorized healthcare providers for federal employees' work-related injury claims. Specifically, it includes physician assistants and nurse practitioners as eligible providers under the law. This change aims to improve access to care for injured federal workers by broadening their choice of medical professionals.

The Rx ACCESS Act aims to improve prescription access, fairness, and transparency within the TRICARE pharmacy benefits program. It extends beneficiary choice for receiving non-generic maintenance medications and establishes minimum reimbursement standards for TRICARE retail pharmacies. Furthermore, the bill mandates annual independent audits by the Comptroller General to review reimbursement rates and network adequacy.

This resolution commemorates the 90th anniversary of the Alabama Highway Patrol, recognizing its establishment in 1935 as the state's first statewide law enforcement agency. It honors the agency's history, evolution, and dedication to public safety under the motto "Country, Service, Protection." The resolution extends gratitude to all past and present State troopers for their tireless service to Alabama.

This resolution officially recognizes December 2025 as "Impaired Driving Prevention Month" to raise public awareness about the dangers of driving while impaired. It supports the efforts of various transportation and law enforcement agencies dedicated to preventing these tragic crashes. Furthermore, the resolution urges all Americans to commit to driving sober and planning safe transportation alternatives.

This resolution strongly condemns the Iranian government for its ongoing, state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i religious minority, which violates international human rights laws. It documents systematic abuses, including economic restrictions, denial of education, and arbitrary arrests, noting that these actions may constitute a crime against humanity. The resolution calls on Iran to immediately release all imprisoned Bahais and urges the U.S. President and Secretary of State to condemn these violations and impose sanctions on responsible officials.