Legislation

The Election Day Act amends Title 5 of the United States Code to recognize "Election Day" as a federal holiday. This would add Election Day to the list of recognized holidays alongside Columbus Day.

The "No Child Tax Credit for Illegals Act of 2025" amends the tax code to require both the taxpayer and qualifying child to have a social security number to claim the child tax credit. The social security number must be issued by the Social Security Administration to a U.S. citizen or someone authorized to work in the United States. Failure to include a valid social security number will be treated as a mathematical error. This requirement applies to tax years beginning after the enactment of this law.

This resolution designates January 26 through February 1, 2025, as "National School Choice Week," recognizing the importance of diverse educational options (public, charter, magnet, private, online, and homeschooling). It emphasizes the role of parents in choosing the best educational environment for their children and encourages awareness of the benefits of school choice. The resolution supports celebrating educational choice and acknowledges the contributions of students, parents, teachers, and school leaders.

The WHO Withdrawal Act withdraws the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) upon enactment. It also prohibits any federal funds from being used to support the WHO or any successor organization. Finally, the act repeals the Act of June 14, 1948, which previously authorized U.S. participation and funding of the WHO.

The Telework Reform Act of 2025 updates federal telework policies by clarifying definitions, requiring annual reviews of telework agreements, and mandating training and monitoring protocols. It also directs agencies to conduct surveys, update telework policies, and report on telework usage and outcomes. Additionally, the Act allows for non-competitive appointments of qualified veterans and military spouses to remote work positions and establishes a pilot program for spouses of law enforcement officers.

The "No Retaining Every Gun In a System That Restricts Your Rights Act" mandates the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to destroy firearm transaction records of discontinued firearms businesses within 90 days of enactment. It also eliminates the requirement for submission of these records in the future. The ATF Director must then submit a report to Congress detailing the number of records destroyed.

The "No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025" seeks to prohibit the use of federal funds for abortions and for health plans that cover abortions, while allowing individuals and entities to purchase separate abortion coverage with non-federal funds. It clarifies that premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) cannot be used for health plans that include abortion coverage. The Act also revises notice requirements for health plans, mandating clear disclosure of abortion coverage and any associated premium surcharges to enrollees. Exceptions to the funding restrictions are included for cases of rape, incest, or when the mother's life is in danger.

This resolution formally elects Jennifer A. Hemingway of Georgia as the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. This position is responsible for maintaining order and security within the Senate chamber.

The FAIR PREP Act of 2025 prohibits the IRS from preparing tax returns or offering free direct e-file tax return systems, with exceptions for existing programs like the IRS Free File Program. It restricts the Treasury Secretary from funding or developing electronic tax preparation services without explicit congressional authorization. This act aims to limit the IRS's role in tax preparation, ensuring reliance on existing programs and preventing unauthorized expansion into new services. The changes apply to returns filed more than 30 days after the law is enacted.

This bill amends Public Law 99-338, modifying the Kaweah Project permits. The amendment increases the number of allowable renewals for the Kaweah Project permits from 3 to 7. Additionally, the amendment removes a reference to the Southern California Edison Company from the original law.

The "No Corruption in Government Act" aims to prevent insider trading by members of Congress and their spouses by prohibiting them from holding or trading certain financial instruments, increases the post-employment lobbying ban for former members of Congress, and eliminates automatic pay adjustments for members of Congress.

The DEBT Act mandates the Secretary of the Treasury to testify before Congress, specifically the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee, between 21 and 60 days before the debt limit is reached or before employing "extraordinary measures" to prevent a default. During this appearance, the Secretary must detail the extraordinary measures to be taken, their estimated costs, and any subsequent changes in funding obligations resulting from raising the debt limit. This aims to increase transparency and congressional oversight regarding actions taken to manage the debt limit.

The "Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act" authorizes the creation of three Congressional Gold Medals to honor the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team and their historic "Miracle on Ice" victory. These medals will be given to the Lake Placid Olympic Center, the United States Hockey Hall of Fame Museum, and the United States Olympic Paralympic Museum for public display. The Act also allows for the creation and sale of bronze duplicates to fund the medal production.

The "Fentanyl is a WMD Act" mandates the Department of Homeland Security to classify illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction. This directs the Assistant Secretary for the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office to treat illicit fentanyl as such, as defined in the Homeland Security Act of 2002.

The "Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2025" incentivizes federal employees to identify wasteful government spending by increasing the maximum reward for cost-saving disclosures from $10,000 to $20,000. It mandates agencies to report publicly on wasteful expense disclosures and requires oversight from the Office of Personnel Management and regular reports to Congress on the program's effectiveness. This act aims to enhance government efficiency and transparency by encouraging employees to find and report unnecessary expenditures.

This resolution addresses concerns over Iran's nuclear program, support for terrorist groups, and threats to the United States, Israel, and their allies. It highlights Iran's non-compliance with international agreements, advancements in uranium enrichment, and destabilizing actions in the Middle East. The resolution affirms that all options should be considered to address Iran's nuclear threat, while clarifying that it does not authorize military force. It demands Iran cease all activities that threaten the United States, Israel and its allies.

The Original Living American Wage (LAW) Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to incrementally raise the federal minimum wage to \$26.59 an hour by 2030. Starting in 2030, the minimum wage will be reassessed every 7 years by the Secretary, using a formula to ensure a wage earner's income is at least 40% above the poverty threshold for a renting family of four. This adjustment aims to address poverty and ensure that minimum wage workers can afford basic needs like housing. The act also states that the federal minimum wage should be adjusted when inflation rises to 5% or more over 2 years.

The "District of Columbia Federal Judicial Officials Residency Equality Act of 2025" modifies residency requirements for federal judicial officials in the District of Columbia. It mandates that circuit and district judges reside in the state or district they serve, and U.S. Attorneys and Marshals reside in their appointed district, with exceptions for those in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. These changes apply to individuals appointed after the Act's enactment.

The "Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025" regulates foreign manufacturers of cylinders used to transport hazardous materials in the U.S. It mandates yearly approval for these manufacturers, with a possible 5-year extension for those in good standing, and allows the Secretary of Transportation to deny or revoke approvals based on compliance and transparency concerns. The Act also requires increased transparency and allows for reevaluation of approvals based on public input and expands the reasons for which the Secretary of Transportation may deny approval. Finally, it mandates more thorough inspections and cost recovery for these inspections.

The Armed Forces Endangered Species Exemption Act excludes military lands from critical habitat designation under the Endangered Species Act, allowing the Secretary of Defense to determine land use without consulting the Interior Secretary. It also exempts the Department of Defense from restrictions regarding harm to endangered species during national defense-related operations, broadly defined to include training, testing, and any actions deemed necessary for the Department's mission. These exemptions apply to military personnel, including civilian employees and contractors supporting the Department of Defense.