Legislation

The Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act modifies payroll taxes by increasing the Social Security wage cap to $400,000 and introducing a new 1.2% Medicare tax on high earners. It also significantly raises the Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) rate for top earners and directs all NIIT revenue to the Social Security Trust Funds starting in 2026. These changes apply to both wage earners and the self-employed.

The FLIGHT Act mandates that major air carriers must notify passengers via text or email if a domestic or international flight is delayed on the ground for 15 minutes or more. Airlines are required to provide updates at least every 15 minutes until the delay ends, including new estimated departure and arrival times when available. Passengers will also have the option to opt-out of receiving further delay notifications for that specific flight.

The ACCESS Act of 2025 mandates that large communications platforms must enable users to easily transfer their data to competing services and ensure their platforms are interoperable with rivals. This legislation aims to increase competition by breaking down "walled gardens" for major digital services. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is tasked with enforcing these new portability and interoperability requirements. Furthermore, the Act establishes rules allowing trusted third parties to manage user accounts on the user's behalf.

The Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act mandates that health plans cover medically necessary diagnosis and treatment for congenital anomalies or birth defects affecting the eyes, ears, teeth, mouth, or jaw. This coverage must apply to outpatient and inpatient care, including necessary dental and orthodontic support, unless the procedure is purely cosmetic. These new requirements take effect for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.

The Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act supports key Eastern Mediterranean nations—Egypt, Greece, Cyprus, and Israel—as strategic partners for the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). The bill directs the U.S. to prioritize diplomatic engagement, energy security, and defense cooperation in the region. It also mandates several reports to Congress detailing implementation, multilateral initiatives, and potential expansions of successful U.S.-Israel partnership models to other regional allies.

This resolution officially recognizes the goals of "National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day" on May 16, 2025. It highlights the unique challenges and significant contributions of older LGBTQI adults, who often face disproportionate health and economic difficulties. The bill encourages public education, culturally sensitive healthcare for this population, and prioritizing their rights in federal and international aid efforts.

This bill aims to safeguard the financial stability of land-grant colleges and universities. It explicitly prohibits any federal official, including the Secretary of Agriculture, from reducing, eliminating, or suspending their established funding. Funding for these institutions can only be altered through a new act of Congress.

The Preventing Antisemitic Harassment on Campus Act of 2025 amends Title VI of the Civil Rights Act to explicitly prohibit religious discrimination, including antisemitism, in federally funded educational programs. It clarifies that deliberate indifference to severe antisemitic harassment constitutes discrimination by schools. Furthermore, the bill establishes escalating financial penalties for institutions that repeatedly fail to address antisemitic discrimination.

The Certainty for Our Energy Future Act modifies existing clean energy tax credits by terminating eligibility for new wind and solar facilities beginning construction after December 31, 2030. Furthermore, the bill denies various clean energy tax benefits to companies controlled by or established in designated "countries of concern." These changes aim to provide certainty regarding future tax incentives while restricting benefits for entities linked to specific foreign governments.

The Federal Animal Research Accountability Act of 2025 mandates that entities using animals in NIH-funded research must annually report detailed data on animal use, broken down by the level of pain or distress experienced. This comprehensive information, including the number of animals bred or housed but not yet used, will be made publicly available in a searchable database by the NIH. These new transparency requirements are set to begin two years after the bill's enactment.

The Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders Act establishes stricter penalties for certain non-citizens who commit murder in the United States. If an inadmissible or deportable alien is convicted of first-degree murder, they will face the death penalty or life imprisonment. Similar enhanced sentencing, including life imprisonment, applies to those convicted of second-degree murder under these specific immigration grounds.

The Solid American Hardwood Tax Credit Act amends the existing energy-efficient home improvement credit to include a new category for "natural carbon sink expenditures." This allows homeowners to claim a tax credit for installing qualifying items like flooring, windows, and millwork made from domestically grown and processed deciduous hardwood. The bill also extends the deadline for claiming this energy credit through the end of 2035.

This Act officially designates the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle, Washington, as the National Museum of Pop Culture. This designation is purely honorary and does not change the museum's operational status or obligate the federal government to provide funding.

The Local Communities Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2025 establishes the voluntary Urban Bird Treaty Program to protect and improve bird habitats in city areas. This program directs the Secretary of the Interior to partner with local entities to restore habitats, reduce urban dangers to birds, and engage communities in conservation efforts. It also creates a competitive grant system, administered through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, to fund these local stewardship projects.

The REPORT Act mandates increased transparency when the President uses emergency powers to change import duties. It requires the administration to publish a detailed justification in the Federal Register at least 48 hours before the change takes effect. Additionally, Congress must be briefed on the decision and its rationale within seven days.

The FARMER Act adjusts federal premium support for certain whole-farm and enterprise-unit crop insurance plans, setting specific subsidy percentages for those options. It also increases the government's premium subsidy rate for the supplemental coverage option from 65% to 80%. Finally, the bill mandates a study on expanding the geographic scope of this supplemental coverage option.

The Support Water-Efficient Strategies and Technologies Act of 2025 aims to bolster agricultural water conservation efforts. It allows the Secretary of Agriculture to significantly increase cost-share payments for farmers adopting drought-resilient or water-saving practices. The bill also updates conservation stewardship payments to better account for economic risk and expands eligible practices to include perennial production systems. Finally, it sets a $200,000 cap on payments per entity (excluding tribes) while prioritizing soil health improvements and offering payments for soil testing.

The RETAIN Act establishes a new, refundable federal tax credit designed to reward and retain educators and school support staff working in high-need schools and early childhood programs. This credit increases based on an employee's years of continuous service, peaking at ten years of dedication. Furthermore, the bill mandates the creation of new, detailed annual salary data series to better track compensation trends for educators across different regions and funding levels.

The No Hezbollah In Our Hemisphere Act directs the Secretary of State to pressure Western Hemisphere nations to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and crack down on its criminal and financial networks. The bill mandates an assessment to identify any region operating as a "terrorist sanctuary" for such groups. If a sanctuary is designated, the President can revoke the visas of foreign officials connected to that area, subject to national security waivers.

The Truth in Tariffs Act mandates that businesses clearly display the portion of a product's price attributable to "covered tariffs" imposed on or after January 20, 2025. This transparency requirement applies to sales made 30 days after enactment, excluding small business concerns. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is tasked with enforcement, treating non-compliance as an unfair or deceptive business practice.