Legislation

The Urban Waters Federal Partnership Act of 2025 establishes a new federal program to help urban and suburban communities reconnect with and revitalize their local waterways. Led by the EPA Administrator and a multi-agency Steering Committee, the program will designate official partnership locations supported by local "Urban Waters Ambassadors." This initiative authorizes funding to support eligible entities in carrying out projects that improve water quality, recreation, and community resilience in these areas.

The Corrections Officer Blake Schwarz Suicide Prevention Act of 2025 establishes federal grant programs to help states and local governments implement mandatory, confidential mental health screenings for corrections officers. The bill also directs the Bureau of Prisons to create a similar internal mental health survey and outreach program for federal staff. An Advisory Board will be created to oversee the implementation of these programs and ensure officers identified as needing care are connected with local mental health providers. Funding is authorized through Fiscal Year 2030 to support these critical suicide prevention and support initiatives.

The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025 extends the current Medicare payment structure for ground ambulance services. This change ensures continuity in how these vital services are reimbursed under existing rules. Specifically, the temporary payment pilot program is extended through 2028, preventing an immediate change in payment policy.

The Patient Fairness Act of 2025 significantly enhances Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) by removing eligibility restrictions for tax deductions, substantially increasing annual contribution limits, and allowing tax-free rollovers to relatives upon death. Furthermore, this Act codifies existing federal regulations, officially establishing mandatory price transparency requirements for hospitals into law.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish a refund mechanism for certain individuals who remove indelibly dyed diesel fuel or kerosene from a terminal. The provision allows for the repayment of previously paid fuel taxes on fuel that is already exempt from taxation due to its dyeing for off-road or non-taxable use. This new refund process will take effect 180 days after the law's enactment.

The Unity through Service Act of 2025 establishes an Interagency Council on Service to unify and expand opportunities across military, national, and public service sectors. The bill promotes joint research and coordinated recruitment strategies between these service branches to strengthen civic duty nationwide. It also enhances transition assistance for service members entering civilian life and requires several reports to Congress on integration efforts and recruitment lessons learned.

The NFIP Extension Act of 2025 is a short-term measure designed to continue the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). This bill specifically extends the program's authorization and financing deadlines from September 30, 2023, to September 30, 2025. It ensures the NFIP remains operational without interruption during this period.

The Providing a Quality Defense Act of 2025 aims to strengthen constitutional rights by improving public defense services across the nation. It establishes a grant program for states and localities to collect better workload data and hire more staff, while also mandating studies on fair caseload limits and attorney compensation. Furthermore, the Act supports educational programs to enhance the skills and client-centered advocacy of public defenders and assigned counsel.

This Act imposes immediate sanctions, including asset freezes and visa bans, on the Popular Resistance Committees (PRC) for their involvement in terrorism, particularly the October 7th attacks. It also mandates a report from the Secretary of State on designating the Lions Den and the PRC as Specially Designated Global Terrorists. Furthermore, the bill requires ongoing reviews to identify and potentially sanction successor or affiliated terrorist groups.

The **No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act** aims to increase accountability for foreign entities and individuals who wrongfully detain Americans, particularly in response to Iran's history of hostage-taking. The bill mandates increased reporting on restricted Iranian funds, requires a review of sanctions against those involved in detentions, and tightens restrictions on Iranian diplomats in the U.S. Furthermore, it directs the President to develop a strategy to deter future hostage-taking incidents.

The Rosa Parks Day Act officially establishes Rosa Parks Day as a legal public holiday in the United States. This amendment updates federal law to include Rosa Parks Day alongside existing holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Consequently, federal employees and operations will observe this new national holiday.

The Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act of 2025 aims to restrict the power of U.S. District Courts to issue broad nationwide injunctions. This legislation mandates that any order for injunctive relief must be narrowly tailored, applying only to the specific parties involved in the lawsuit or limited to the geographic boundaries of the judicial district where the court sits. The goal is to prevent federal courts from issuing sweeping orders that affect the entire nation.

The Parental Rights Over The Education and Care of Their Kids Act (PROTECT Kids Act) requires public schools receiving federal funding to obtain explicit parental consent before altering a minor student's gender marker, pronouns, or preferred name on school records. This consent is also required before making changes regarding sex-based facility accommodations for these students. The bill aims to ensure parents maintain primary authority over key aspects of their children's education and care.

The Nutritious SNAP Act of 2025 updates the definition of "food" in federal nutrition programs by explicitly excluding certain snack and dessert items. Furthermore, this Act allows state agencies to request a waiver to prohibit the purchase of items they deem "unhealthy food" using nutrition benefits for home consumption.

The Federal Reserve Regulatory Oversight Act places the administrative costs associated with the Federal Reserve's non-monetary policy functions, such as bank supervision and regulation, under the annual Congressional appropriations process. This requires the Fed to seek explicit Congressional approval for funding these specific operational expenses starting in fiscal year 2026. The bill does not affect the funding for the Fed's core monetary policy activities.

The UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025 aims to immediately restart U.S. funding for the UN agency assisting Palestinian refugees, which was previously frozen. This bill mandates the cancellation of existing restrictions and requires the Secretary of State to resume aid payments while ensuring accountability based on an independent review. Furthermore, it urges Israel to cooperate with UNRWA investigations to maintain agency neutrality.

This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to submit a comprehensive report to Congress detailing the National Park Service's application of preservation standards for the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program over the last decade. The report must analyze processing times, outcomes, and user feedback related to historic preservation certification applications. Finally, the Secretary must provide recommendations for updating the standards to better facilitate affordable housing development and address modern challenges.

This Act mandates an annual review of the Code of Federal Regulations using artificial intelligence systems developed in partnership with NIST to identify redundant or outdated rules. If an agency confirms an AI-flagged regulation is unnecessary, it must be removed or updated within 30 days using an expedited process. This legislation aims to rapidly streamline federal regulations by leveraging technology to eliminate obsolete requirements.

The Abolish Super PACs Act seeks to curb the influence of large, unlimited political donations by imposing new contribution limits on independent expenditure committees (Super PACs). Congress finds that uncapped spending has led to the appearance of corruption and damaged public trust in elections. This legislation aims to reduce the potential for corrupt deals and restore faith in the fairness of federal campaigns.

The State-Managed Disaster Relief Act establishes an optional, expedited process for states and tribes to receive upfront funding for "covered small disasters." Governors or tribal leaders can elect to receive a lump-sum payment equal to 80% of the estimated disaster costs instead of using the standard Public Assistance Program. Accepting this final payment grants recipients maximum flexibility in how they manage and distribute recovery funds, provided they adhere to existing compliance laws. This new procedure must be chosen annually and agreed upon with FEMA within 90 days of the incident.