Legislation

The MIL FMLA Act significantly expands existing family and medical leave protections under the FMLA for military families and veterans. It broadens the definition of covered family relationships to include domestic partners and other close relations when caring for a service member. The bill establishes a new entitlement of up to 26 workweeks of leave for caring for a covered service member or for a service member's own serious service-related injury or illness. These changes also apply to federal civilian employees, updating definitions and leave entitlements within Title 5 of the U.S. Code.

The LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2025 addresses compensation issues for federal law enforcement officers (LEOs) by allowing them to receive full retirement credit for previously capped overtime premium pay, provided they make a required lump-sum payment. The Act also expands eligibility for "availability pay" to several new categories of federal law enforcement personnel. Finally, it provides a non-refundable federal tax credit for officers receiving certain lump-sum payments related to their retirement annuity calculations.

The Women’s and Family Protection Act of 2025 amends federal definitions related to homelessness to explicitly include residents of indigenous, rural, or marginalized communities and clarifies protections for survivors of gender-based violence. The bill also establishes a dedicated set-aside within the Emergency Solutions Grants Program, prioritizing funding for nonprofit organizations that serve high-needs populations like homeless women, children, and victims of trauma. These grants will support operating costs, outpatient services, and housing relocation assistance for vulnerable individuals. Finally, the Act mandates specific reporting requirements and technical assistance focused on trauma-informed care for service providers receiving these funds.

The Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2025 exempts discharges resulting from the use of Forest Service-approved products for fire control and suppression from certain federal water pollution permit requirements. This change streamlines firefighting operations by removing unnecessary permitting hurdles for using approved suppression agents. The Act also includes technical updates to related environmental statutes.

The Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act significantly increases the death gratuity and funeral expense benefits for federal employees who die in the line of duty. This legislation establishes a new, indexed $\$100,000$ death gratuity payment and raises the maximum funeral expense reimbursement to $\$8,800$. The bill also updates payment rules for federal employees serving overseas and makes corresponding adjustments to death gratuities for certain military-related federal service deaths. Finally, it authorizes emergency supplemental appropriations to ensure agencies can cover these increased benefit costs following major disasters or attacks.

The Restroom Access Act of 2025 mandates that certain retail establishments must allow customers with certified medical conditions to use non-public restrooms under specific circumstances. To qualify, the customer must present an official ID card confirming their eligible medical need, and no public restroom must be available. This law aims to provide necessary accommodations for individuals with conditions like Crohn's disease or those requiring ostomy devices.

This bill directs the U.S. Trade Representative to swiftly investigate and report on any South Korean digital trade policies that unfairly target or restrict U.S. businesses. If such discriminatory actions are found, the U.S. is authorized to initiate trade enforcement actions, including WTO complaints or investigations under Section 301. The Act emphasizes the need to enforce fair digital trade practices to strengthen the U.S.-Korea economic partnership.

The Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2025 strictly defines the official government reports that must be used when calculating the monetary costs of greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, the Act prohibits federal agencies from using these social cost estimates in their required cost-benefit analyses for new rules or actions. It also mandates that agencies limit environmental considerations in permitting and rulemaking only to factors explicitly required by existing Acts of Congress. Finally, the bill requires agencies to report to Congress on their past use of these climate cost estimates since 2009.

This resolution officially commends and congratulates the University of Florida men's basketball team for winning the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men's Basketball Championship. It highlights the team's victory over the University of Houston and recognizes the achievements of Coach Todd Golden and standout players like Walter Clayton, Jr. The resolution also celebrates the University of Florida's unique status as the only Division I school to win national titles in both men's basketball and football in the same year. Official copies will be sent to university leadership and the head coach.

This bill officially renames two key locations within the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park to honor Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. Specifically, the Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge and Overlook Park will now bear his name. This change ensures all official records and signage reflect the new designations.

This joint resolution addresses two separate actions regarding foreign military sales. First, it formally blocks a proposed defense article and services sale to the United Arab Emirates. Second, it approves a different, specific sale of non-Major Defense Equipment, spare parts, and support services to the UAE, as detailed in Transmittal No. 2525.

This resolution officially designates May 2025 as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month to honor those affected by brain tumors. It highlights the serious impact of these tumors, which are the leading cause of cancer death in children. The designation aims to increase public awareness, support ongoing research efforts, and encourage collaboration to find better treatments and improve survival rates.

This joint resolution seeks to formally disapprove and prohibit a specific proposed foreign military sale to the United Arab Emirates. The bill directly blocks the transfer of defense articles, including Chinook helicopters, specialized navigation systems, and communications equipment. Essentially, Congress is using its authority to stop this particular arms deal from moving forward.

The South Pacific Tuna Treaty Act of 2025 significantly updates the existing 1988 Tuna Act by revising key definitions, clarifying prohibited fishing acts, and adjusting enforcement and penalty structures. This legislation streamlines licensing procedures, tightens rules regarding confidential data disclosure, and modifies the process for international dispute resolution through arbitration. Overall, the Act modernizes the legal framework governing U.S. tuna fishing activities in the South Pacific.

This joint resolution disapproves of a proposed foreign military sale of defense articles and services to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It specifically blocks the transfer of certain defense equipment, including Chinook helicopters and related support systems, that was previously planned for the UAE government. Congress is using its authority to halt this specific arms deal.

The Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2025 authorizes the transfer of specific parcels of federal land within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests to Navajo County and Apache County, Arizona. These conveyances are contingent upon the respective counties requesting the land and agreeing to use the property exclusively as a cemetery. If the land is ever used for any other purpose, ownership automatically reverts to the United States.

This bill mandates that the President must nominate and the Senate must confirm the Inspectors General for both the Federal Reserve Board of Governors and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB). This change brings the appointment process for these key oversight roles in line with other major federal agencies. The legislation also clarifies the authority of these Inspectors General over their respective organizations.

The Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2025 streamlines the process for electrical utilities to clear vegetation near power lines on National Forest and BLM lands. This allows utilities to remove trees under existing permits without requiring a separate timber sale permit for the cleared wood. Any revenue generated from selling the cleared material must be returned to the managing federal agency, minus transportation costs.

The LEOSA Reform Act updates federal laws to better align concealed carry rights for qualified active and retired law enforcement officers with existing school zone restrictions. This legislation modernizes the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA) by expanding qualification standards for retired officers and clarifying where they may carry firearms, including in certain lower-security federal facilities. The bill ensures that LEOSA-authorized carriers are not inadvertently violating federal school zone prohibitions.

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove and halt a specific proposed foreign military sale of F-16 aircraft components, spare parts, and related support services to the Government of the United Arab Emirates. Congress is exercising its authority under the Arms Export Control Act to block this transaction. If passed, the defense articles and services outlined in Transmittal No. 2525 will not be sold to the UAE.