Legislation

The MAPWaters Act of 2025 aims to improve public access to federal waterways by standardizing and digitizing data related to waterway restrictions, access points, and fishing regulations. It directs federal agencies to create consistent data standards, publish geographic data online, and collaborate with external partners to enhance data collection and dissemination. The Act requires annual reports on progress and clarifies that it does not alter existing authorities related to water regulation, fisheries management, or recreational access.

This bill expresses the House of Representatives' support for naming new or unnamed Department of Veterans Affairs facilities after women and minority veterans. This is intended to recognize their historical and ongoing contributions, honor their service and sacrifices, and better reflect the diversity of the U.S. Armed Forces.

This bill repeals the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, eliminating the federal mandate for states to offer voter registration opportunities through motor vehicle agencies and other public assistance offices.

This resolution authorizes the Senate Armed Services Committee to spend funds from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027, for expenses like staff, consultants, and training, setting specific limits for different periods. It also outlines procedures for covering committee expenses and agency contributions related to employee compensation.

This bill officially designates the mountain at Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming as "Devils Tower." It also ensures that all U.S. laws, maps, and official documents will recognize the mountain and surrounding area by this name.

This bill disapproves and nullifies a rule issued by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation concerning quality control standards for automated valuation models. The effect of the bill is to prevent the FDIC from enforcing the specified rule.

The "Border Security Investment Act" introduces a 37% fee on certain international money transfers to fund border security measures. Half of the revenue generated will reimburse border states for security-related expenses. The other half will fund technology, physical barriers, and personnel along the U.S.-Mexico border. Any funds exceeding $50 billion in either trust will be used to reduce the federal deficit.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the number of terms a member of Congress can serve. Representatives would be limited to 3 terms and Senators to 2 terms, with specific rules for partial terms. Terms served before the amendment's ratification would not be counted. The amendment must be ratified by three-fourths of the states within seven years to be valid.

This bill authorizes the President to appoint an additional district judge for the district of Idaho, with the advice and consent of the Senate. It also updates the U.S. Code to reflect this change in the number of judges for the district.

The Healthy SNAP Act of 2025 amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to revise the definition of "food" under SNAP. It excludes items like alcohol, tobacco, soft drinks, candy, ice cream, and prepared desserts from SNAP eligibility. The Act directs the Secretary to designate eligible foods based on nutritional value, public health, and cultural eating patterns, with regular reviews to update the list. It also allows for culturally relevant food substitutions with state approval, ensuring nutritional equivalence.

This bill mandates the United States Postal Service to assign a unique ZIP Code to Fairlawn, Virginia, within 180 days. The change seeks to rectify the current misallocation of sales tax revenue from electronic commerce, which is incorrectly directed to Radford, Virginia, due to the shared ZIP Code.

This resolution authorizes the Committee on Environment and Public Works to spend money, hire staff, and utilize personnel from other government entities to support its mandated duties. It sets specific expense limits for the committee from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027, and outlines the procedures for handling these expenses, including exceptions for certain payments that do not require vouchers. Additionally, it authorizes payments from the Senate's Inquiries and Investigations expense account for agency contributions related to committee employee compensation during the specified periods.

This bill expresses support for the people of Puerto Rico and urges the federal government to expedite the rebuilding of its electrical grid. It highlights the frequent power outages, unreliable service, and high energy costs impacting over 3 million American citizens. The bill calls for swift action from the President and federal agencies to address the electric grid crisis and build a stronger, more resilient system. It also acknowledges the slow progress of recovery efforts despite billions of dollars allocated by Congress.

The "Skills Investment Act of 2025" renames and expands Coverdell education savings accounts into "Coverdell lifelong learning accounts" to cover a broader range of skill development and educational expenses. It modifies age restrictions and contribution rules, introduces a new tax credit for employers contributing to employee accounts, and allows beneficiaries to deduct contributions made to their accounts. These changes aim to promote lifelong learning and workforce development.

The "Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act" aims to ensure more veterans can access housing assistance by excluding certain disability benefits from income calculations for specific housing programs. This exclusion applies to the supported housing program under section 8(o)(19) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 and when determining eligibility to rent residential housing on Department of Veteran Affairs property constructed after the enactment of this act. This exclusion does not apply to the definition of adjusted income. By excluding these benefits, the bill seeks to make housing more affordable and accessible for disabled veterans.

The Justice for Jocelyn Act aims to limit participation in Alternatives to Detention programs, mandating GPS tracking and curfew requirements for aliens in the program. It requires that all detention beds are full and no other detention options are available before an alien can participate in alternative programs. The Act also mandates the removal of aliens who fail to comply with release orders and ensures that if any part of the Act is found unconstitutional, the remaining parts will still be valid.

The "Complete COVID Collections Act" aims to enhance oversight and recovery of funds allocated for COVID-19 relief programs. It expands the authority and extends the term of the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery, harmonizes fraud enforcement timelines, and mandates the Department of Justice and Pandemic Response Accountability Committee to increase transparency in reporting fraud and recovered funds. The Act also prohibits the Small Business Administration from suspending collection efforts on COVID-19 related loans and requires regular reporting to Congress on collection progress and improper payments.

This bill requires the Department of Defense to share best practices and offer training to state and local first responders. The training would focus on effectively aiding victims of trauma-related injuries.

The "Return to Work Act" mandates that all Executive agencies must reinstate their telework policies as they existed on December 31, 2019, within 60 days of the Act's enactment. These reinstated policies will supersede any conflicting telework provisions currently in place.

This concurrent resolution outlines the procedures for the Joint Session of Congress on January 6, 2025, to count the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States. It specifies the time, location, presiding officer, and roles of tellers from both the House and Senate. The resolution also describes the process of reading, tallying, and officially declaring the electoral votes, ensuring the results are recorded in the journals of both houses.