Legislation

The Bivens Act of 2025 amends existing federal law to clarify the scope of civil actions that can be brought against individuals acting under federal authority. This legislation specifically modifies Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes to ensure its application extends to actions taken by federal agents.

The Anti-Cash Grab Act repeals a specific provision (Section 213 of division C of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026). This repeal effectively restores a previous law, Section 10 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2005. The legislation is designed to take effect retroactively as if the repealed section had never been enacted.

This act directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study assessing the suitability and feasibility of designating areas within Monterey, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo counties as the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area. The study must be completed in consultation with state, local, and tribal entities. This legislation initiates the process for potential federal recognition of the region's unique heritage.

The Biomanufacturing Excellence Act of 2025 aims to bolster U.S. biotechnology capabilities by establishing a National Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Center of Excellence. This center will advance domestic manufacturing science, support quality standards, and develop the necessary skilled workforce. The legislation authorizes funding to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains and accelerate the transition of innovations from the lab to commercial production.

The REDUCE Act mandates that regional transmission organizations must allow retail customer aggregators to bid into wholesale electricity markets, overriding any conflicting state laws. This ensures that demand flexibility from large utility customer bases can participate directly in organized power markets. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is tasked with creating rules to implement this requirement within one year.

The Constitutional Accountability Act aims to strengthen the enforcement of constitutional and civil rights by reforming liability under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. This bill expands who can be sued, making government entities, including states and the federal government, directly liable for constitutional violations committed by their law enforcement officers. It explicitly waives sovereign immunity for these claims, ensuring victims have a clear path to remedy constitutional wrongs.

The ANCHOR for Military Families Act aims to significantly improve relocation support for service members and their families. It mandates that the Department of Defense provide comprehensive, standardized information on all available assistance programs, including education and housing resources, at least 45 days before a permanent change of station. This ensures military families are better informed and supported during transitions.

The Algorithm Accountability Act amends Section 230 to impose a new duty of care on social media platforms regarding their recommendation algorithms. This duty requires platforms to use reasonable care to prevent foreseeable bodily injury or death resulting from the algorithm's operation. A violation of this duty strips the platform of its standard liability protection, allowing victims to sue for damages in federal court. The law specifically exempts content displayed chronologically or in direct response to a user's initial search query.

This bill reauthorizes key Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) programs established under the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to combat marine plastic pollution. Specifically, it extends the authorization for these infrastructure programs combating plastic waste through the year 2030.

The Community Connect Grant Program Act of 2025 updates the existing grant program to expand high-speed internet access in rural areas. This legislation increases the required minimum broadband speeds for grant recipients to 100 Mbps downstream and 20 Mbps upstream. It also raises the minimum speed threshold for an area to qualify for funding and extends the program's expiration date to 2030.

This bill extends the enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits, making health insurance more affordable for more Americans. Specifically, it extends the increased premium assistance amounts and the availability of the credit for taxpayers with incomes over 400% of the poverty line. These enhancements will now remain in effect through the year 2028.

The Social Security Guarantee Act of 2025 establishes a legally enforceable benefit guarantee certificate for all Social Security recipients. This certificate guarantees the specific monthly benefit amount an individual is entitled to receive. Furthermore, it ensures that these benefits will be accurately adjusted annually based on the true cost-of-living increase.

The RIDER Safety Act authorizes federal grants for public transit systems to hire unarmed "Transit Support Specialists." These specialists are tasked with increasing rider security through their visible presence, engaging with the public, and handling minor conflicts. Their role is to deter disruptive behavior and connect riders with necessary services, allowing law enforcement to focus on critical incidents.

The CLOSE Act aims to strengthen air quality regulations by removing the exemption that previously allowed for the aggregation of emissions from oil and gas sources under the Clean Air Act. Furthermore, this legislation mandates the EPA to formally list hydrogen sulfide as a hazardous air pollutant. This action will require the EPA to establish specific source categories for hydrogen sulfide emissions, including oil and gas wells.

The Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2025 amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to bring hydraulic fracturing fluid injection under federal regulation. This bill mandates that operators disclose the specific chemicals used before and after fracturing operations to the relevant state authority. Furthermore, it ensures immediate disclosure of proprietary chemical formulas to medical professionals during emergencies.

The End Rent Fixing Act of 2025 prohibits rental property owners from hiring coordinators or engaging in activities that involve collecting, analyzing, or recommending rental prices or terms across multiple properties. This coordinated activity is deemed an unlawful restraint of trade under existing antitrust laws. The bill grants enforcement power to the FTC, the Attorney General, and State Attorneys General, while also allowing injured persons to sue for treble damages. Furthermore, it lowers the pleading standard for civil lawsuits brought under this Act and related antitrust claims.

The CLEANER Act of 2025 mandates the Administrator to review and regulate wastes generated from oil, gas, and geothermal energy production under the Solid Waste Disposal Act. This includes determining if these wastes qualify as hazardous and establishing corresponding regulations if they do. For non-hazardous wastes from these industries, the Act requires the revision of criteria for disposal facilities to ensure protection of human health and the environment, including requirements for groundwater monitoring.

The VISIT USA Act mandates the transfer of $\$160$ million from unobligated balances in the Travel Promotion Fund to Brand USA. This funding is intended to support international tourism promotion efforts for the United States. The transfer must be completed within 30 days of the Act becoming law.

The Housing Affordability Act updates and significantly increases the dollar limits for federally insured multifamily housing loans under the National Housing Act. It establishes a new formula, based on the Price Deflator Index for Multifamily Residential Units, to automatically adjust these loan limits annually starting in 2026. This legislation aims to support the financing of more affordable multifamily housing projects by raising current statutory caps.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility at 202 South Chestnut Avenue in Marshfield, Wisconsin, as the "Army Corporal Gordon 'Gordy' Richard Schmoll Post Office Building." This action ensures the facility will be known by this name in all official records and documents.