Legislation

The Ending PUSHOUT Act of 2025 aims to eliminate unfair, trauma-unresponsive disciplinary practices in schools by strengthening civil rights data collection on exclusionary discipline. The bill establishes competitive grants for districts to implement alternatives to harsh discipline, such as banning suspensions for minor infractions and prohibiting the use of seclusion or corporal punishment. Furthermore, it creates a joint task force to specifically study and recommend solutions for the disproportionate school pushout of girls of color.

This bill officially designates approximately 6,817 acres of land within the Routt National Forest as an addition to the Sarvis Creek Wilderness. The legislation ensures that existing tribal treaty rights are protected while allowing for traditional tribal use within the newly added area. Furthermore, it grants the Secretary of Agriculture the authority to manage threats such as wildfires, insects, and disease within this protected land.

The Nuclear Family Priority Act significantly restructures U.S. family-based immigration by removing parents from the "immediate relative" category and establishing a new annual cap for family-sponsored visas. It also introduces a new, non-work, five-year renewable temporary status for parents of adult U.S. citizens, contingent on the citizen child providing health insurance. Furthermore, the bill makes numerous technical amendments, including prioritizing 75% of family visas to be exempt from per-country limits and locking in an applicant's age for status determination at the time of petition filing.

The Stop CCP Money Laundering Act of 2025 requires federal agencies to assess Hong Kong's role in illicit finance and trade violations. Specifically, the Treasury Secretary must determine if Hong Kong should be designated a "jurisdiction of primary money laundering concern." Furthermore, the State Department must report to Congress on how effectively Hong Kong financial institutions are preventing transactions that violate U.S. sanctions and export controls against adversaries like Russia and Iran.

The Food Security and Farm Protection Act prohibits state and local governments from imposing new regulations on how agricultural products are grown in other states for interstate commerce. It establishes a federal right for affected parties to sue governments over such regulations that interfere with the flow of agricultural goods across state lines. Successful plaintiffs can seek to overturn the regulation and recover economic damages.

The Moab UMTRA Project Transition Act of 2025 establishes the process for transferring ownership of the completed cleanup site in Moab, Utah, from the U.S. government to Grand County, Utah, at no cost. This transfer is contingent upon the Secretary of Energy determining cleanup is complete and is subject to necessary health and safety restrictions. Crucially, the U.S. government retains necessary water rights for any ongoing environmental responsibilities, and Grand County is permanently restricted from selling the land to private entities.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the maximum percentage of assets a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) can hold in taxable REIT subsidiaries. Specifically, it raises the asset limitation from 20 percent to 25 percent. This change will take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.

The Pecos Watershed Protection Act withdraws specific federal lands in New Mexico from development, mining, and mineral leasing to protect the watershed. The bill also officially designates approximately 11,599 acres of Forest Service land as the Thompson Peak Wilderness Area. This new wilderness area will be managed under the Wilderness Act, while preserving existing rights for wildlife management and authorized livestock grazing.

This resolution recognizes the significant harm caused by the drug diethylstilbestrol (DES) to those exposed in utero. It officially designates a week in April 2025 as DES Awareness Week to bring attention to the ongoing health consequences. Furthermore, the bill supports restoring funding for the DES Follow-Up Study and urges the FDA to issue a formal apology to affected families.

This resolution officially designates April 2025 as "Community College Month" to celebrate the vital role of over 1,000 community colleges nationwide. It recognizes these institutions for providing accessible, affordable higher education and critical workforce training. The bill highlights their significant economic contributions and commitment to local community needs.

The Family Notification of Death, Injury, or Illness in Custody Act of 2025 establishes mandatory national standards for promptly and compassionately notifying emergency contacts when an individual dies, is seriously injured, or becomes seriously ill while in government custody. The Act requires federal, state, and local detention agencies to create and implement specific notification policies, including strict timelines for reporting deaths. These rules aim to uphold human dignity by ensuring families receive timely and detailed information following a critical incident involving a detained loved one.

The Advancing GETs Act of 2025 aims to modernize the electric grid by incentivizing the adoption of Grid-Enhancing Technologies (GETs) through a shared savings program managed by FERC. The bill also mandates comprehensive annual reporting on transmission congestion costs to improve transparency and decision-making. Furthermore, it directs the Department of Energy to create a public guide and technical assistance hub to support the deployment of these new technologies.

The Ensuring Safer Schools Act of 2025 aims to enhance school safety by allowing federal grant money to specifically hire and train military veterans and retired law enforcement officers as School Resource Officers (SROs). The bill prioritizes grant applications that utilize these experienced personnel and mandates technical assistance for annual SRO mental health screenings and tactical training. Furthermore, it requires new SROs who are veterans or retired officers to engage with students at least once annually.

The Fix Moldy Housing Act mandates a study by the EPA and the National Academies to determine conditions and best practices for mold assessment and remediation. Based on these findings, the EPA will develop national guidelines for mold standards within two years. The Act also establishes grant programs to help State and Tribal governments license professionals and fund the assessment and cleanup of mold in public buildings and severely impacted homes. Funding is authorized from fiscal year 2026 through 2030 to support these efforts.

The Bridging the Broadband Gap Act of 2025 amends the BEAD Program to allow grant recipients to establish household voucher programs. These vouchers prioritize low-income households in areas deemed to have inadequate internet service. The funds can cover up to 50% of equipment costs or the full monthly service charge for satellite or fixed wireless broadband for a period of 12 consecutive months.

The Healthy Affordable Housing Act establishes a new HUD grant and loan program to fund the creation or preservation of affordable housing units. These units must be located in areas identified as needing affordable housing and near essential community resources like health centers, grocery stores, or public transit. The program prioritizes projects near multiple amenities and includes requirements for reporting on resident benefits and amenity access over a ten-year period.

This resolution expresses strong support for honoring Earth Day and recognizes its historical importance in launching the modern environmental movement. It highlights ongoing challenges like climate change while celebrating recent landmark investments in clean energy and infrastructure. Ultimately, the bill urges the President to issue a proclamation recognizing Earth Day and encourages all Americans to take sustained action to protect the environment for future generations.

The Ending PUSHOUT Act of 2025 aims to reform school discipline by strengthening data collection to expose discriminatory practices, particularly against students of color and girls of color. It establishes grants to help districts reduce exclusionary discipline, such as suspensions and expulsions, while prohibiting harsh measures like corporal punishment and seclusion in recipient schools. Furthermore, the Act creates a Joint Task Force to specifically study and recommend solutions for ending the school pushout of girls of color.

The Test Strip Access Act of 2025 amends existing grant programs to explicitly allow states and tribes to use federal funds to purchase fentanyl and xylazine test strips. This change expands the allowable uses of opioid use disorder response grants established under the 21st Century Cures Act. The goal is to ensure these crucial harm-reduction tools are readily accessible for combating the opioid crisis.

The Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act aims to shift federal funding away from placing police officers in schools toward hiring mental health professionals and implementing evidence-based support services. This legislation prohibits the use of federal funds for school law enforcement personnel and establishes a major grant program to support local districts transitioning away from police contracts. The goal is to replace policing with systems of care to create safer, more equitable school environments, especially for marginalized students.