Legislation

The Northwest Wetlands Voluntary Incentives Program Act establishes a five-year, voluntary pilot grant program managed by the Secretary of the Interior to restore migratory bird habitats in the Columbia River Basin and the Oregon/Washington Coastal Zone. This program provides competitive funding for projects that improve wetland infrastructure and vegetation management for migratory birds. Grantees must secure a 25% non-Federal match, and the Act authorizes $10 million annually from FY 2026 through 2030 to supplement existing conservation efforts. The Secretary is required to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the funded restoration projects.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 12208 North 19th Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona. The facility will henceforth be known as the "Officer Zane T. Coolidge Post Office." This designation ensures all official records and references use the new name.

The Alzheimer’s Law Enforcement Education Act of 2025 mandates the creation of a free, online training course for law enforcement and corrections personnel regarding Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. This course will teach officers how to recognize symptoms, communicate effectively, use alternatives to physical restraints, and identify potential abuse of affected individuals. The bill encourages states to accept completion of this specialized training toward required professional development hours.

This bill amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to impose new annual disclosure requirements on institutional investment managers who use proxy advisory firms for voting decisions. Managers must report how often they followed advisory firm recommendations and detail their process for ensuring votes align with shareholder economic interests. Very large managers face additional requirements, including performing and reporting their own economic analysis before casting a vote.

The GHOST Act of 2025 establishes a new Federal Interstate Firearm Parts Reporting System to track the shipment of specific gun components, including barrels, slides, and bolts, across state or international lines. Shippers must pre-register these covered components with the Attorney General, detailing sender, recipient, and shipping method, and later confirm delivery. The system allows for retroactive registration but imposes significant penalties for knowingly circumventing these tracking requirements.

The Medicaid VBPs for Patients Act updates federal rules to better integrate value-based purchasing (VBP) arrangements into Medicaid and Medicare drug pricing calculations. This legislation allows for more flexible "best price" reporting for performance-based drug deals and clarifies how refunds or rebates tied to patient outcomes affect average price calculations. Furthermore, the Act mandates new guidance for states on using VBPAs for inpatient Medicaid drugs and creates an exception to the federal anti-kickback statute for certain manufacturer payments related to these arrangements. Finally, it directs the GAO to study the effectiveness and impact of VBPAs across federal healthcare programs.

This bill officially renames Gravelly Point Park, located along the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington County, Virginia, to the Nancy Reagan Memorial Park. The legislation ensures that all future federal documents, maps, and records will use the new designation.

The American Innovation and Jobs Act aims to boost U.S. competitiveness by restoring immediate expensing for most business research and development (R&D) investments. It also significantly expands the refundable R&D tax credit for new and small businesses, increasing the maximum refund amount and raising eligibility thresholds. Furthermore, the bill makes technical adjustments to the R&D credit calculation to make it more accessible for startups. These provisions are designed to incentivize domestic innovation and job creation starting in tax years after 2021 and 2024, respectively.

This resolution supports designating May 29, 2025, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day." It aims to raise awareness about the significant mental health challenges faced by farmers and farmworkers, who experience disproportionately high rates of suicide. The day seeks to reduce the stigma associated with seeking mental health support within the agricultural industry.

This bill mandates comprehensive federal reporting to better understand and address violence, aggression, and wellness challenges facing law enforcement officers. It requires the Attorney General to produce detailed reports analyzing attacks on officers, potential new data collection methods for non-criminal aggressive incidents, and the state of officer mental health resources. The goal is to use this improved data to recommend better federal, state, and local responses and support systems for officers.

The Veterans’ Security and Pay Transparency Act mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary submit an annual, detailed report on the compensation of its police officers. This report must break down salaries, availability pay, and bonuses by specific VA facility and job role. The goal is to increase transparency regarding how VA law enforcement and security staff are paid.

The Retreaded Tire Jobs, Supply Chain Security and Sustainability Act of 2025 establishes a new federal tax credit for businesses purchasing qualified, domestically retreaded tires through 2028. The bill also mandates that federal executive agencies prioritize purchasing retreaded tires when available through the GSA schedule, rather than buying new ones. These provisions aim to boost domestic jobs, enhance supply chain security, and promote sustainability in the tire industry.

The Pathways to Policing Act establishes the Law Enforcement Hiring Support Grant program to help agencies recruit new officers. This grant money can be used for recruitment campaigns and developing programs that support candidates facing barriers to entering law enforcement. The Act prioritizes funding for agencies seeking to increase diversity and hire candidates connected to the communities they will serve. Additionally, it mandates a national marketing effort to encourage diverse individuals to pursue careers in policing.

The Helping Young Americans Save for Retirement Act lowers the minimum age requirement for younger employees to begin participating in certain employer-sponsored retirement plans, such as 401(k)s. This change allows employees to count service time toward eligibility starting at age 18 instead of age 21 under both ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code. The legislation provides alternative eligibility paths while making technical updates to ensure consistency across retirement plan rules. These provisions will take effect for plan years beginning one year or more after the Act is enacted.

The Tax Relief for New Businesses Act simplifies tax treatment for new businesses by combining start-up and organizational expenditures under a single set of rules. This legislation significantly increases the immediate deduction limit for these initial costs from $\$5,000$ to $\$50,000$, with the phase-out threshold raised to $\$150,000$. It also introduces special rules for how these new deductions affect Net Operating Loss (NOL) calculations for partnerships and S corporations. These changes are effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.

The Supporting NEW BUSINESSES Act establishes an annual awards program to recognize state and local governments that successfully streamline the process for starting a new small business. These awards will be given to governments that reduce paperwork, consolidate resources, and simplify confusing requirements for new entrepreneurs. The awards are tiered based on the population size of the community served.

The Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act ensures that service-connected disability compensation from the VA is excluded when determining a veteran's income eligibility for housing assistance programs. This change aims to prevent veterans from being disqualified from aid due to their disability payments. Additionally, the bill mandates a report from the Comptroller General to review how all HUD programs currently count this compensation and recommend necessary legislative changes.

The VA Employee Fairness Act of 2025 modifies the rules governing collective bargaining for employees of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This legislation repeals outdated subsections detailing specific collective bargaining procedures for VHA staff. Crucially, this change preserves the Secretary of Veterans Affairs' existing authority regarding incentive pay and expedited hiring processes.

The Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025 establishes a program allowing retiring federal law enforcement officers to purchase their service weapons upon retirement. This program, administered by the GSA, permits eligible officers in good standing to buy the firearm during a six-month window after it is officially retired. The purchase price will be based on the weapon's determined salvage value.

This bill mandates the Secretary of State to immediately provide Congress with all documents and a detailed report concerning the proposed transfer of an aircraft from Qatar to an entity controlled by former President Trump. Furthermore, it prohibits the use of any federal funding for aircraft transfers involving foreign governments to the U.S. Government, the President, or the Trump Presidential Library. The Act aims to ensure transparency and halt federal financial support for these specific property transfers.