Legislation

The PASS Act of 2025 expands the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) review of transactions involving U.S. agriculture and related biotechnology. This legislation mandates the President to prohibit investments or purchases of U.S. agricultural land by "covered foreign persons" from prohibited countries like China and Russia. The bill also adds the Secretary of Agriculture to the CFIUS review process and requires regular reporting on the risks posed by foreign purchases of U.S. agricultural businesses.

The Halting International Relocation of Employment Act (HIRE Act) imposes a steep 25% excise tax on U.S. companies making payments for services directed toward U.S. consumers that are performed overseas. Furthermore, the bill prohibits businesses from deducting these "outsourcing payments" from their taxable income. Revenue generated from this tax and related penalties will fund a new Domestic Workforce Fund dedicated to American job training and development programs. These provisions are set to take effect for payments made after December 31, 2025.

The Restrict Ugly Money Portraits of 2025 (TRUMP Act of 2025) prohibits placing the portrait of any living President on U.S. coins or currency. Furthermore, the bill generally bans the depiction of any living person on the design of U.S. paper currency. This legislation amends existing federal code regarding the design of U.S. money.

The Italian Heroes and Heritage Act seeks to reaffirm the celebration of Christopher Columbus Day on October 13th, honoring both Columbus's voyage and Italian-American heritage, including victims of the 1891 New Orleans lynching. Furthermore, the bill prohibits the distribution of federal funds to any local government that chooses to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day *instead of* Columbus Day. This restriction applies for one year following October 13, 2025, and on every subsequent Columbus Day.

The Coastal Infrastructure Improvement Act establishes a new research and development program focused on finding innovative, nature-inspired technologies to combat shoreline erosion and coastal flooding. This initiative directs the Secretary of the Army to explore sustainable alternatives to traditional hard structures like seawalls. The program will run for six years, culminating in a report to Congress with recommendations for future action.

The Retirement Investment Choice Act aims to permanently establish the rules set forth in Executive Order 14330 into federal law. This action codifies the executive order, which focuses on democratizing access to alternative assets within 401(k) retirement plans. By enacting this into statute, the bill ensures these investment options remain available to plan participants regardless of future executive actions.

The Upper Price River Watershed Project Act of 2025 authorizes the transfer of approximately 124.23 acres of specified Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land in Utah to the City of Price, Utah, upon request. This conveyance is made for the City's use for public purposes, overriding standard federal land disposal restrictions. The transfer must respect any existing legal rights on the property, and the official map detailing the land is to be kept on file for public review.

The WIC Benefits Protection Act mandates that all states must operate the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). This legislation also guarantees permanent, mandatory funding for WIC starting in fiscal year 2026, ensuring the program has the necessary resources annually. Furthermore, it clarifies eligibility language within the program's governing statute.

This bill, the Government Accountability Office District of Columbia Home Rule Act, repeals the authority of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct mandatory audits and reviews of the District of Columbia government's operations. It removes the District from the scope of federal auditing functions performed by the GAO. The legislation also makes conforming amendments to the D.C. Home Rule Act to eliminate references to the Comptroller General and related reporting requirements.

The Radiology Outpatient Ordering Transmission (ROOT) Act updates Medicare requirements for ordering advanced diagnostic imaging services. It mandates changes to how clinical decision support (CDS) systems report data directly to the government, starting in 2026. The bill also establishes new tracking mechanisms for identifying and reviewing "low compliant" ordering professionals. Finally, it provides specific exemptions to the consultation requirement for certain preventive scans and rural providers.

This Act allows state and local election offices the option to prioritize hiring veterans and individuals with disabilities for election work. It also permits election offices to hire nonresident spouses or dependents of active-duty military members serving away from home, without requiring local residency.

The Curb Private Utilities Corruption Act (CPUC Act) mandates that state utility regulatory boards publicly disclose meetings held with lobbyists or representatives from electric companies. This aims to increase transparency regarding who is influencing utility regulation decisions. States must review and make a final decision on adopting this public disclosure standard within one year of the Act's enactment.

The No Budget, No Pay Act mandates that Congress must pass the concurrent budget resolution and all necessary appropriations bills by October 1st each year. If Congress fails to meet this deadline, Members of Congress will have their pay suspended for the period of non-compliance. This suspension includes a prohibition on receiving any retroactive back pay for the time they were out of compliance. These provisions are set to take effect starting September 29, 2027.

The Enhancing Faith-Based Support for Veterans Act of 2025 allows VA chaplains, following a voluntary spiritual assessment, to share a veteran's contact information with a faith-based organization *only* if the veteran explicitly consents. This measure aims to enhance spiritual support options available to eligible veterans receiving VA medical care.

The Keep Air Travel Safe Act ensures the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) can continue all essential operations during a Congressional funding lapse. It allows the TSA Administrator to use unobligated prior-year funds to maintain activities at the previous year's spending rate. This temporary funding remains active until a new budget is passed or for a maximum of 180 days.

The One Citizen, One Seat Act mandates a revision of the 2020 census to count only U.S. citizens for state population totals. This new citizen-only count must then be used by states for all official purposes, including the distribution of federal grants. States must adopt this revised count within 60 days of receiving it to continue receiving federal funding.

The Break Free From Domestic Violence Act prohibits landlords from charging early lease termination fees for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking who are living in housing receiving federal assistance covered under VAWA. This allows survivors to voluntarily and immediately end their lease without financial penalty if they need to flee a dangerous situation.

The Better Care For Domestic Violence Survivors Act establishes a demonstration program to award competitive grants for specialized, trauma-informed training for healthcare providers who serve survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. These grants require collaboration between healthcare entities and victim service organizations to implement evidence-based practices. The program aims to improve victim identification, response, and coordination across community services, with mandatory evaluation and reporting to Congress.

This bill ensures the continued operation of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the event that Congress fails to pass necessary funding. It automatically appropriates funds to keep the FAA running for up to 30 days during a lapse in appropriations. This measure prevents an immediate shutdown of critical FAA functions while budget negotiations continue.

The TRUMP Act prohibits the President from using federal funds to create or issue new Executive Orders or Presidential Memoranda during any lapse in discretionary appropriations (a government shutdown). This measure aims to restrict executive action when Congress has failed to fund government operations.