Legislation

This Act mandates the Secretary of Labor to establish an interim and then a final standard requiring comprehensive workplace violence prevention plans for employers in the healthcare and social service sectors. These plans must be developed with employee input and detail risk assessments, hazard controls, reporting procedures, and annual training. Furthermore, the bill amends the Social Security Act to require Medicare-funded hospitals and skilled nursing facilities not covered by OSHA to comply with these new federal workplace violence prevention standards. The legislation also establishes clear definitions for workplace violence and includes strong anti-retaliation protections for employees who exercise their rights under the Act.

The United States Leadership in Immersive Technology Act of 2025 aims to secure American leadership in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality technologies, recognizing them as critical to future economic competitiveness and national security. The bill establishes a Principal Advisor and an Immersive Technology Advisory Panel to guide federal strategy, set standards, and promote ethical development. This panel is tasked with studying the technology's economic impact and recommending policies to foster innovation while protecting privacy and security.

The Special Government Employees Transparency Act of 2025 establishes a strict 130-day service limit for individuals serving as special Government employees within the executive branch, requiring their reclassification afterward. The bill mandates the creation of a public, searchable database detailing key employment information for these employees, managed by the Office of Personnel Management. Furthermore, it requires the public release of financial disclosure reports filed by these designated employees, with limited exceptions for national defense information.

The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 mandates that new passenger vehicles sold in the U.S. must include standard equipment capable of receiving AM broadcast signals within a few years of the law's enactment. This requirement aims to ensure drivers retain access to crucial emergency alerts, overriding conflicting state or local laws. The bill also directs the GAO to study the reliability of AM radio versus other emergency alert technologies in vehicles.

This resolution officially designates April 2025 as "National Native Plant Month." It recognizes the critical ecological and economic importance of native plants for supporting local wildlife, maintaining healthy ecosystems, and conserving natural heritage. The designation aims to raise awareness about the vital role these indigenous species play across the United States.

This Senate resolution formally expresses the view that Donald Trump is constitutionally ineligible to be elected or serve as President or Vice-President in any future election. The resolution cites the Twelfth and Twenty-Second Amendments, noting that Trump has already been elected to the presidency twice. Therefore, the Senate declares its sense that he cannot hold those offices again.

This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA). It celebrates the success of this landmark legislation, which allows Tribal Nations to contract and manage federal programs like health and education for their communities. The resolution reaffirms the U.S. commitment to Tribal sovereignty and self-governance.

This joint resolution expresses Congress's formal disapproval of a recent rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning California's pollution control standards for heavy-duty vehicles and engines. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, this measure nullifies the EPA's proposed regulations regarding emission standards, warranty provisions, and zero-emission vehicle requirements. Consequently, the specific EPA rule published on April 11, 2023, will not take legal effect.

The Making Access To Cleanup Happen (MATCH) Act of 2025 aims to streamline the Emergency Watershed Program by allowing eligible sponsors, like state or local governments and Tribes, to begin critical cleanup work before a formal agreement is signed. This legislation clarifies which pre-agreement costs will count toward a sponsor's required share if an agreement is later finalized. However, sponsors who start work early assume the financial risk if the project does not ultimately move forward.

The Tax Cuts for Veterans Act of 2025 aims to significantly reduce the federal income tax burden on military personnel and retirees. This act makes all military retirement pay and specific disability or combat-related benefits entirely tax-free for current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces. It also introduces specific tax exclusions for members of other uniformed services regarding their retirement pay. These provisions apply to all tax years beginning after the date of enactment.

The SHARE Act of 2025 establishes new rules for how states can share and use criminal history records when processing professional licenses across state lines through interstate compacts. It mandates that the FBI must provide relevant criminal history information to state licensing authorities for these multi-state checks. Crucially, the receiving state authority is strictly limited to using this data solely for the licensing decision and cannot share the detailed records with any other entity, though they may confirm the check's completion.

The Nutrition CARE Act of 2025 addresses the critical need for comprehensive eating disorder treatment under Medicare. This bill expands Medicare coverage to include essential medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries diagnosed with an eating disorder, starting January 1, 2026. It establishes initial and ongoing annual coverage limits for these crucial dietitian-led services, requiring a referral from a physician or psychologist. By covering this vital component of care, the Act aims to improve health outcomes and reduce the significant economic burden associated with these serious mental illnesses.

This Act aims to prevent the proliferation of Iranian-made drones, which are being supplied to U.S. adversaries, by targeting the flow of Western technology used in their production. It mandates the Departments of Commerce and State to develop comprehensive strategies to stop the export of critical dual-use components, such as microelectronics, to Iran. Furthermore, the Department of Defense must identify military options to block Iran's access to these drone-related technologies and software.

The Combating Racist Teaching in Schools Act (CRT Act) prohibits federal funding for educational institutions that promote specific race-based theories in their curriculum or training. These prohibited theories generally assert that one race is inherently superior or inferior, or that the U.S. foundational documents are fundamentally racist. The Act includes exceptions for academic study, research, and teaching about these concepts without official school endorsement.

This bill aims to create national uniformity for preterm infant formula by temporarily freezing state regulations that differ from federal standards for two years. It mandates a study by the FDA to review the availability and rules surrounding this specialized formula, including whether premarket approval should be required. The temporary freeze on state rules does not prevent lawsuits or criminal charges against manufacturers for willful misconduct that causes serious harm or death.

This bill aims to significantly accelerate renewable energy development on public lands by raising the national production goal to 60% by 2030 and streamlining planning and permitting processes. It establishes designated "priority areas" for solar, wind, and geothermal projects while updating environmental reviews to expedite approvals. Furthermore, the legislation modifies revenue sharing for states and counties and creates a new fund dedicated to conserving and restoring natural resources impacted by these energy developments.

The America's Red Rock Wilderness Act focuses on designating numerous specific tracts of land across Utah as official Wilderness Areas, granting them the highest level of federal protection. This legislation aims to preserve the unique ecological, geological, and cultural values of these diverse landscapes from development. It also establishes administrative provisions for managing these new areas, including boundary definitions, water rights, and the continuation of existing uses like livestock grazing. Ultimately, the bill significantly expands protected wilderness in Utah while safeguarding critical natural and historical resources.

The SAFE Bet Act of 2025 establishes a federal framework for sports betting, generally prohibiting it unless a state opts into a federally regulated program that meets strict standards for consumer protection and game integrity. The bill mandates federal oversight, restricts aggressive marketing tactics like VIP programs, and requires operators to fund gambling disorder treatment. Furthermore, it creates mechanisms for national self-exclusion and clarifies the physical location rules for determining where an online bet legally occurs.

The Economic Opportunity for Distressed Communities Act establishes special tax rules to encourage investment in designated distressed opportunity zones. This legislation allows taxpayers to defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting those gains into qualified distressed opportunity funds. If held long-term, these investments can also provide significant basis step-ups, potentially eliminating tax on future appreciation. The Act specifically targets investments in brownfield sites and CERCLA National Priorities List facilities.

The New Collar Jobs Act of 2025 aims to strengthen the nation's cybersecurity workforce by addressing the growing skills gap in high-tech manufacturing. This bill establishes a tax credit for employers providing qualified cybersecurity education and creates a student loan repayment benefit for workers in distressed areas. Furthermore, it increases funding for technology education programs and incentivizes government contractors to invest in employee cybersecurity training.