Legislation

The Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act aims to streamline ecosystem restoration projects by waiving fees for related Flood Insurance Rate Map changes. It provides communities with specific flexibility for projects within regulatory floodways, provided strict elevation and impact criteria are met. Furthermore, the bill mandates FEMA to issue new guidance on implementing these changes within 180 days.

The Made in America Motors Act introduces a new, above-the-line tax deduction for individuals paying interest on loans used to purchase qualifying motor vehicles. This deduction is capped at \$2,500 annually and only applies to interest paid on loans taken out after January 1, 2025, for vehicles assembled in the United States. The provisions governing this new deduction take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.

The Tribal Forest Protection Act Amendments Act of 2025 updates existing law to strengthen protections for tribal forest and rangelands. This legislation revises the definition of protected lands to include more types of tribal holdings, including certain lands in Alaska. It also expands federal agency authority to actively restore these lands and authorizes specific funding through fiscal year 2031.

This resolution expresses support for designating the week of May 12-16, 2025, as "Veterans Affairs Research Week." It celebrates the Department of Veterans Affairs' 100 years of groundbreaking research and innovation that has significantly improved healthcare for veterans and the public worldwide. The bill applauds VA researchers for their vital contributions, including major medical breakthroughs, and supports continued funding for their essential work.

The Medicare for All Act establishes a comprehensive, universal national health insurance program to cover all U.S. residents, eliminating most private insurance duplication and nearly all out-of-pocket costs for covered services. The bill mandates extensive benefits, including long-term care, and institutes a strict National Health Budget to control overall spending through global payments for facilities and negotiated drug prices. It also includes a transition period that immediately enhances current Medicare by eliminating deductibles and adding dental, vision, and hearing benefits.

This Act prohibits the use of federal funds for gender transition procedures across several major programs. It specifically denies federal Medicaid, CHIP for minors, and Medicare funding for these procedures. Furthermore, the bill prevents individuals from claiming medical expense tax deductions for gender transition procedures.

The Police Officers Protecting Children Act amends federal law to allow qualified active and retired law enforcement officers to carry and discharge concealed firearms within a school zone, provided they meet existing authorization requirements. This legislation clarifies exceptions to the general prohibition on firearms in school zones for these specific personnel.

The PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2025 extends critical federal research funding for preterm labor and the care of low birthweight infants through fiscal year 2029. It mandates the establishment of an interagency working group to coordinate efforts related to prematurity. Furthermore, the bill requires a comprehensive study by the National Academies on the financial costs, causes, prevention, and support opportunities related to preterm births.

The Preventing Environmental Hazards Act of 2025 modifies the National Flood Insurance Program to provide coverage for the demolition or relocation of structures facing imminent collapse due to shoreline erosion or subsidence. This new benefit offers homeowners a payout based on the structure's value, contingent upon timely action following official condemnation. The Act establishes specific payment schedules for demolition and relocation, while also setting limits on total payouts and excluding coverage for contents.

The Make Sense Not Cents Act asserts Congress's exclusive authority over U.S. currency and immediately halts the production of the one-cent coin. While eliminating the penny from future minting, the bill ensures that all existing pennies remain valid legal tender for all debts. The legislation also updates various federal codes to remove obsolete references to the discontinued coin.

The Secure U.S. Leadership in Space Act of 2025 amends tax law to treat spaceports similarly to airports for the purpose of issuing tax-exempt facility bonds, easing financing for critical infrastructure. This legislation specifically defines what qualifies as a spaceport, ensuring that private and specialized facilities can access this funding mechanism. Furthermore, it clarifies that government payments for spaceport use will not jeopardize the tax-exempt status of the bonds.

The LAST ACRE Act of 2025 establishes a new federal program to deliver high-speed, precision agriculture connectivity to the most remote and underserved farmland. This program will provide competitive grants and loans to broadband providers to ensure eligible agricultural land receives at least 100/20 Mbps service. Additionally, the bill mandates updates to key agricultural surveys to accurately track broadband adoption and speed on farms nationwide.

The Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act of 2025 seeks to permanently safeguard vast public lands across five Western states by designating new wilderness areas, establishing critical wildlife corridors, and protecting numerous rivers as Wild and Scenic. The bill also mandates extensive ecological restoration in designated recovery zones and establishes rigorous scientific monitoring for the entire region. Furthermore, it explicitly protects existing Tribal rights and ensures that federal water claims remain unaffected by these new conservation mandates.

The BRAVE Burma Act extends existing accountability measures and strengthens U.S. efforts against the Burmese military regime. It mandates annual reviews of sanctions targeting Burmese state-owned businesses and the jet fuel industry. Crucially, the bill establishes a Senate-confirmed U.S. Special Envoy for Burma to coordinate policy, push for international sanctions, and advocate for a return to civilian-led democracy. The Act also directs the Treasury to oppose increases in Burma's shareholding at the IMF while the military junta is in power.

The Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2025 establishes a new process allowing the President to propose cancellations of specific spending or targeted tax provisions after a bill is signed into law. These proposed cancellations only take effect if Congress swiftly approves them through a fast-track "approval bill" with limited debate. The authority granted to the President under this Act is temporary and is set to expire on October 1, 2031.

The Preventing Power Outages Act revises federal funding criteria to enhance the resilience of the electric grid and prevent outages. It mandates the use of specific reliability metrics (SAIDI, SAIFI, CAIDI) that count all outages over five minutes, prioritizing areas with the worst historical performance for federal grants. Furthermore, the Act prohibits bundling requirements for grant applications and extends the program's funding timeline through 2031.

The Know Before You Owe Federal Student Loan Act of 2025 aims to increase transparency for student borrowers. It mandates clearer pre-loan counseling that compares expected monthly payments to estimated post-tax income and requires students to manually confirm their exact loan amount. Furthermore, the bill requires lenders to send quarterly statements during non-payment periods detailing accrued interest and warning borrowers about the impact of interest capitalization.

The Living Donor Protection Act of 2025 prohibits life, disability, and long-term care insurers from denying coverage or increasing premiums solely because an individual is a living organ donor. The bill also clarifies that organ donation surgery qualifies as a serious health condition under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for both private and federal employees. Finally, it mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to update educational materials regarding the risks, benefits, and insurance implications of living donation.

The Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025 significantly strengthens enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act by clarifying definitions and expanding the scope of investigations. It grants the Attorney General explicit authority to file civil actions seeking penalties up to $10,000 per day, and mandates that collected fines help cover temporary animal care costs. The bill also requires the Secretary of Agriculture and the Attorney General to establish a formal agreement for coordinated enforcement.

The America the Beautiful Act reauthorizes and extends the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund through fiscal year 2033, increasing its total authorized funding. This legislation adjusts funding priorities to favor projects receiving private contributions and streamlines the process for accepting and allocating public donations. Additionally, it mandates reporting on efforts to reduce the existing deferred maintenance backlog and improve future preventative maintenance across public lands.