Legislation

The Energy Transitions Initiative Authorization Act of 2025 establishes a new grant program to help remote, island, and Tribal communities build more resilient and reliable local energy systems. This initiative will provide federal funding, up to 90% of project costs, for eligible entities to deploy renewable energy infrastructure like solar, wind, and microgrids. The program emphasizes local partnership and will undergo annual oversight and auditing by the Government Accountability Office (GAO).

The No Shorting America Act prohibits Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependents from engaging in short sales of publicly traded securities. This legislation aims to prevent insider trading risks by banning these "covered individuals" from betting against the stock market. Violators face the inability to deduct resulting losses for tax purposes and potential civil penalties up to $50,000. Compliance requires public certification through congressional ethics offices.

The Stop Funding Rioters Act prohibits individuals convicted of assaulting a law enforcement officer or committing a felony during a riot that resulted in the destruction of a small business from receiving assistance from the Small Business Administration (SBA). This legislation specifically bars those with such convictions from accessing SBA loans, grants, or other program benefits.

The Line 5 Act officially codifies and protects the 1977 U.S.-Canada Agreement Concerning Transit Pipelines. This legislation explicitly prevents the President or any executive branch official from unilaterally breaking or undermining this existing international treaty regarding cross-border pipelines. It ensures the long-standing pipeline agreement remains legally binding and enforceable.

The Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act aims to clarify and ensure proper coverage of occupational therapy services under Medicare for treating mental health and substance use disorders. It mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to educate stakeholders on billing and payment rules within the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual. This ensures providers are correctly reimbursed when using occupational therapy for mental health treatment.

The CNMI Ferry Act updates federal law to ensure the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) is eligible for infrastructure funding dedicated to ferry services. This legislation broadens the definition of "ferry service" and explicitly designates all areas within the CNMI as "rural areas" for funding purposes. The Act mandates that funding rules must now include provisions for establishing and operating eligible ferry services within the CNMI.

This proposed constitutional amendment would add twelve Senators to the U.S. Senate, elected nationally by popular vote to increase representation. It also creates twelve at-large Electoral College votes awarded to the winner of the national popular vote for President and Vice President. The amendment grants Congress the authority to establish the procedures for these national elections.

This resolution formally recognizes the constitutional right to peaceful protest while strongly condemning violence and illegal acts committed during demonstrations. It criticizes the federal government's deployment of military forces during recent events, arguing the actions were an overreach that bypassed proper legal and state authority. Ultimately, the bill asserts the importance of transparency in law enforcement and denounces rhetoric that escalates community tensions.

This resolution encourages Members of Congress to conduct unannounced visits to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities within their states. Congress feels this direct oversight is necessary due to perceived failures in internal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) monitoring. The goal is for members to gain firsthand knowledge of detention conditions to inform necessary reforms.

This resolution officially supports the designation of Guam War Survivors Remembrance Day to honor the CHamoru people who survived the harsh Japanese occupation during World War II. It recognizes their incredible loyalty and sacrifice while under duress, including aiding American service members. The bill calls for the entire nation to observe this day to ensure their stories of courage are never forgotten.

This resolution supports the designation of June 2025 as "National Men's Health Month" to raise awareness about significant health disparities affecting American men. It highlights lower life expectancy, higher rates of certain chronic diseases, and barriers to seeking preventive care. The goal is to encourage early detection and treatment for male-specific health issues through public education.

The Protect the Permian Act of 2025 establishes an FBI-led Permian Basin Oil Theft Task Force to combat rising oil theft in the region. The bill also significantly increases criminal penalties for tampering with pipelines, transporting stolen oil across state lines, and related fraud. Finally, it authorizes states to use existing Byrne JAG grant funds specifically for oil theft investigation and reduction programs.

The Employment Abundance Act mandates a review of job requirements for federal contractors and executive agencies to ensure bachelor's degrees are only required when truly necessary for essential job functions. Agencies and contractors must analyze current degree requirements and develop plans to substitute them with relevant experience or skills where appropriate. This aims to broaden the pool of qualified candidates for federal work by focusing on actual job competency over unnecessary educational credentials.

This bill aims to unleash America's access to critical minerals on the seabed by accelerating domestic exploration and recovery efforts. It mandates federal agencies to establish expedited processes, within 60 days, for issuing licenses and permits for mineral recovery on the Outer Continental Shelf and in international waters. The legislation seeks to secure vital supply chains for national security and energy while establishing U.S. leadership in responsible seabed resource development.

The Halting Uncertain Methods and Practices in Supervision Act of 2025 (HUMPS Act) aims to increase objectivity and consistency in how banks are rated by regulators. This bill mandates the update of the CAMELS rating system to establish clear, measurable standards for each component. The goal is to ensure that bank supervision focuses strictly on core financial health rather than subjective examiner judgment.

The Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act of 2025 provides an exemption from certain Endangered Species Act protections for legally held captive sturgeon and their offspring. This exemption remains in effect unless the fish are intentionally released into the wild. Holders of these captive sturgeon must maintain and provide documentation proving their legal status upon request.

The Increasing Behavioral Health Treatment Act removes the long-standing Medicaid exclusion for services provided in Institutions for Mental Diseases (IMDs). To qualify for this coverage, states must submit a comprehensive plan detailing how they will increase access to community-based outpatient care and improve crisis response services for these patients. This legislation aims to ensure better coordination of physical and behavioral health care while requiring states to demonstrate policies that support the least restrictive, most clinically appropriate level of treatment.

This Act addresses U.S. concerns over the Republic of South Africa's diplomatic and legal actions perceived as hostile and antisemitic toward Israel and Jewish communities. It suspends direct U.S. financial assistance to the South African government until specific conditions regarding international conduct and internal reform are met. Furthermore, the bill mandates targeted sanctions against South African officials who promote antisemitic policies or misuse international institutions for political targeting.

The American Royalties Too Act of 2025 establishes a federal resale royalty right for visual artists, granting them a 5% royalty (capped annually) on commercial resales of their artwork valued at \$5,000 or more. This new right will be managed by designated Visual Artists Collecting Societies, which will collect and distribute the funds to the artist or their successor. Furthermore, the Act exempts visual art from standard copyright notice requirements and mandates a study on the law's implementation five years after enactment.

This bill authorizes the Secretary of Defense to establish dual or concurrent enrollment programs between Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) schools and institutions of higher education. This allows DODEA students to earn college credit while still in high school. Furthermore, the Secretary is authorized to provide financial assistance to students to cover the costs of these postsecondary courses.