Legislation

The Content Origin Protection and Integrity from Edited and Deepfaked Media Act of 2025 aims to combat the challenges posed by AI-generated and altered content. It establishes requirements for attaching and protecting digital labels (content provenance information) that identify the origin of media. The bill directs federal agencies to develop standards for content detection and mandates that sellers of AI creation tools facilitate this labeling. Enforcement will be handled by the FTC, state attorneys general, and private citizens.

The Expanding Access to Family Planning Act establishes a dedicated Title X Clinic Fund to provide consistent, long-term financial support for family planning clinics. This funding, set for ten years, includes annual allocations for services and facility improvements. The bill also mandates that clinics receiving these funds offer comprehensive, non-directive counseling options to patients with positive pregnancy tests.

The Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2025 amends existing federal law to strengthen research and monitoring efforts related to ocean acidification. This bill significantly enhances collaboration by mandating increased input from Indigenous communities, industry, and local stakeholders in federal planning and advisory roles. It also requires the Secretary of Commerce to prioritize working with State, local, and Tribal governments already engaged in vulnerability assessments. Finally, the Act includes technical corrections to ensure clarity and accuracy within the existing legislation.

The Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2025 establishes "Ocean Innovation Clusters" across the nation to boost sustainable economic activity in the "Blue Economy." The Secretary of Commerce will designate at least seven geographically diverse clusters composed of businesses, academia, and government partners. These clusters will receive federal grants and support to foster innovation, workforce development, and cross-sector collaboration in ocean-related industries. The Act also mandates the creation of physical collaboration hubs to support these regional efforts.

The NO TIME TO Waste Act establishes a new Office of Food Loss and Waste within the USDA to coordinate efforts toward a national goal of cutting food waste by 50% by 2030. The bill creates new grant programs to improve food recovery infrastructure and fund public-private partnerships for waste reduction at the local level. It also mandates new federal contractor requirements for food donation and launches a national education campaign focused on consumer behavior and food labeling.

The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Improvement Act of 2025 updates the rules for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) to offer greater flexibility in annual payment calculations. This bill establishes new payment formulas for agreements involving the retirement of water rights or the use of dryland farming practices. Furthermore, it exempts rental payments received under these specific CREP agreements from standard federal payment limitations.

The Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act revises federal physician self-referral rules to create specific exemptions for certain physician-owned hospitals located in rural areas. This legislation allows these designated "covered rural hospitals" to be exempt from general referral prohibitions. Furthermore, the bill eliminates the existing ban that prevented these physician-owned hospitals from expanding their operations.

The PROTECT Act of 2025 mandates that the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) rigorously review certain greenfield and brownfield real estate investments made by foreign countries of concern. This legislation broadens the definition of a "covered transaction" to include specific U.S. property deals involving the establishment of new facilities by these foreign entities. Crucially, the bill requires mandatory filing and reporting to CFIUS for any such transaction where a country of concern holds even a 5% stake or influence over the resulting business.

The National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025 establishes a comprehensive, whole-of-government effort to advance U.S. biotechnology for national security and economic competitiveness. This law mandates the creation of a National Biotechnology Coordination Office and an Interagency Committee to oversee a national strategy focused on research, data management, workforce development, and regulatory streamlining. Participating agencies must align their efforts to accelerate commercialization, manage biosecurity risks, and enhance public understanding of biotechnology.

The Organic Science and Research Investment Act of 2025 aims to significantly boost federal support for organic agriculture. It establishes a new initiative to coordinate and strategically plan USDA organic research efforts across multiple agencies. The bill also increases funding and updates focus areas for the existing Organic Research and Extension Initiative, including climate change mitigation and traditional ecological knowledge. Finally, it mandates new research programs focused on the transition to organic farming and comprehensive economic studies of the organic sector.

The Small Business Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2025 aims to strengthen protections and rights for small businesses dealing with the IRS. This legislation modifies standards for awarding legal costs, significantly increases civil damages for reckless IRS misconduct, and establishes new procedural safeguards during appeals. Furthermore, it enhances taxpayer access to alternative dispute resolution and limits the IRS's ability to place liens on principal residences.

The REPAIR Act aims to ensure consumers and independent mechanics have fair access to the necessary vehicle data, tools, and parts required to service modern vehicles. This legislation prevents manufacturers from creating technological or contractual barriers that restrict competition in the automotive repair market. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is tasked with enforcing these new standards and creating rules to protect consumer data rights. Ultimately, the bill promotes consumer choice and fosters a competitive environment for vehicle maintenance and repair services.

The NO FAKES Act of 2025 establishes exclusive property rights for individuals over the creation and use of their digital voice and visual likenesses (Digital Replicas). This federal law grants the right holder the authority to license or control the use of these replicas, both during the individual's life and for a set period after death. The Act outlines specific licensing rules, liability for unauthorized use in commerce, and safe harbor provisions for online services that comply with takedown notices based on digital fingerprinting.

The Abortion Funding Awareness Act of 2025 requires states to report detailed information annually regarding any federal Medicaid payments made to abortion providers. These state reports must specify payment amounts, the number of abortions performed by the provider, and the gestational age and method used for each procedure. The Secretary of HHS will then compile these state submissions into a summary report for Congress and the public.

The Supporting American Allies Act exempts goods imported from Israel and Ukraine from specific reciprocal tariffs previously imposed by Executive Order. This legislation ensures that trade with these key allies is not subject to duties intended to address broader U.S. trade deficits.

The Foreign Pollution Fee Act of 2025 establishes a new fee on imported goods based on the pollution intensity of their overseas production compared to U.S. standards, aiming to level the playing field for American manufacturers. This fee scales significantly based on how much dirtier foreign production is, with potential multipliers applied to goods from nonmarket economies. The bill also authorizes the U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate international agreements to harmonize pollution measurement and reduce fees for compliant trade partners. Finally, it mandates annual reporting by the Treasury Secretary to Congress on the law's economic and competitive impacts.

The SAFE Supply Chains Act mandates that the Department of Defense (DoD) must purchase covered technology products only from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or an authorized reseller one year after enactment. This restriction aims to secure the DoD's technology supply chain against untrusted sources. The Secretary of Defense may grant exceptions only for critical mission functions or specific research, provided Congress is notified and the product is not sourced from a foreign adversary. The DoD must also report annually on waiver usage and develop guidelines to help new vendors become authorized resellers.

The Resilient Coasts and Estuaries Act of 2025 overhauls federal coastal protection by establishing a new Coastal and Estuarine Resilience and Restoration Program focused on protecting high-value lands and restoring damaged areas, with priority given to vulnerable low-income communities. The bill also significantly expands the National Estuarine Research Reserve System, mandating the designation of at least five new sites and bolstering research efforts focused on climate change adaptation. Furthermore, it establishes new requirements for non-governmental partners and updates funding authorizations through fiscal year 2029.

The Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025 updates federal efforts to combat human trafficking by enhancing grant programs for schools to educate students and staff on prevention. It establishes a new program to provide comprehensive employment, education, and life skills support for survivors aged 18 and older. Furthermore, the bill extends and increases funding authorizations through Fiscal Year 2029 for critical anti-trafficking operations and housing assistance grants.

The National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025 establishes a comprehensive, whole-of-government effort to advance U.S. leadership in biotechnology for national security and economic competitiveness. This Act creates the National Biotechnology Initiative, overseen by a new National Biotechnology Coordination Office within the Executive Office of the President. Participating federal agencies are mandated to coordinate strategies across research, data management, biomanufacturing, regulatory streamlining, and workforce development. The law also establishes mechanisms for interagency coordination, public reporting, and the development of a national biotechnology strategy.