Legislation

The Oath of Exit Act establishes a new, voluntary "separation oath" for members of the Armed Forces upon leaving service. This oath encourages departing service members to commit to supporting fellow veterans, seeking and offering help, and maintaining their well-being. By taking this oath, veterans reaffirm their commitment to the values learned in service as they transition to civilian life.

The Improving Veterans’ Experience Act of 2025 establishes a new Veterans Experience Office within the Department of Veterans Affairs, led by a Chief Officer reporting directly to the Secretary. This office is tasked with creating a unified strategy to improve veteran satisfaction by collecting feedback, assessing service quality, and advising other VA departments. The Secretary must submit an annual report to Congress detailing customer feedback and proposed solutions for barriers preventing veterans from accessing benefits.

The Wounded Warrior Bill of Rights Act of 2025 clarifies that the service member's military department, not the Defense Health Agency (DHA), retains ultimate authority over fitness-for-duty decisions during the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES). This ensures service members maintain full due process rights throughout the medical separation process. Furthermore, the bill establishes a new, mandatory appeal right within the military chain of command for those disagreeing with a fitness determination.

The VA Data Transparency and Trust Act mandates significant, detailed annual reporting from both the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) for five years. This new law requires comprehensive data on veteran care, demographics, benefit recipients, and claims processing times to be made public. Furthermore, it establishes secure, anonymized data-sharing systems to allow approved researchers access to detailed VHA and VBA information.

The International Nuclear Energy Act of 2025 aims to significantly boost the global competitiveness and export of U.S. civil nuclear technology, particularly advanced reactors. It establishes new White House coordination roles and working groups to develop a comprehensive 10-year trade strategy for nuclear exports. The bill also authorizes initiatives to provide financial and technical assistance to developing nations starting nuclear programs, while promoting cooperation with allied nations on next-generation reactor development. Finally, it mandates regular high-level conferences to advance international standards for nuclear safety, security, and sustainability.

The TERRA Act establishes a framework allowing federally recognized Indian Tribes to consolidate funding from multiple eligible federal programs into a single, flexible plan for environmental resiliency and community needs. This grants Tribes significant self-determination by streamlining bureaucratic requirements, simplifying reporting, and providing strong authority to waive federal regulations that impede their plans. The legislation mandates federal agencies to coordinate their reviews and accelerate the transfer of funds to participating Tribes. Ultimately, the Act aims to increase efficiency and local control over federal resources while protecting sensitive Traditional Ecological Knowledge.

This bill, the Joan Trumpauer Mulholland Congressional Gold Medal Act, authorizes the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Joan Trumpauer Mulholland in recognition of her lifelong, courageous commitment to nonviolent civil rights activism. The legislation details her significant contributions, including participation in the Freedom Rides and sit-ins, which led to numerous arrests and personal danger. The Act also permits the creation and sale of duplicate bronze medals to cover production costs.

The National Police Misuse of Force Investigation Board Act of 2025 establishes an independent federal board tasked with investigating deaths, shootings, and severe injuries resulting from police use of force. This Board will conduct thorough inquiries, issue public reports with findings and recommendations, and establish special boards of inquiry for high-profile cases. Furthermore, the Act imposes requirements on state and local governments receiving federal funds to ensure the Board's findings can be used in subsequent legal proceedings.

The Real Estate Reciprocity Act tightens reporting requirements for foreign owners of U.S. real estate by eliminating previous dollar thresholds for filing. It also mandates the State Department to report on countries restricting American property ownership. Crucially, the Act imposes a new 50% federal tax on U.S. real estate acquisitions by "disqualified persons" from targeted foreign nations.

The Transit Captions Innovations Act authorizes the Department of Transportation to support the use of real-time transcription and translation technology in public transit systems. This initiative aims to improve accessibility for riders who are deaf, hard of hearing, or limited English proficient. The bill also sets specific funding authorizations through fiscal year 2031 to support these innovative language access projects.

The Foreign Adversary Investment Prohibition Act bans Members of Congress from engaging in any financial transaction that benefits a designated foreign adversary or their associated entities while in office. This prohibition covers investments, gifts, loans, and other transfers of value to or from these adversaries. The law specifically names countries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea as foreign adversaries. Violators face escalating civil penalties enforced by the Attorney General.

This bill amends federal law to improve how the Department of Defense verifies the professional licenses of its military healthcare providers. It mandates the creation of a centralized system to allow military facility commanders to quickly confirm a provider's current licensure status. The goal is to ensure that at least 90% of standard license verification requests are completed within seven days.

The ON TIME Act mandates that airlines must immediately notify passengers of flight delays caused by maintenance or crew rest issues when backup resources are unavailable. This notification must include an estimated delay time or an acknowledgment that an estimate is pending. Airlines are required to deliver this crucial information through multiple channels, including gate announcements, display boards, and direct digital alerts.

The VET PFAS Act expands healthcare and disability benefits for veterans and their families exposed to toxic PFAS chemicals, like PFOA, at contaminated military installations. It establishes a presumption of service connection for specific related illnesses, making it easier for veterans to receive disability compensation. Furthermore, the bill grants eligible family members access to VA medical care, contingent upon future appropriations. The VA is also required to report annually on the implementation and utilization of these new provisions for three years.

The Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act of 2025 mandates the Department of Transportation to establish performance standards for automatic emergency braking systems in new passenger vehicles. These standards must ensure the systems can detect vulnerable road users, including cyclists, in various lighting conditions. The final rule must be issued within three years, with compliance required within two model years following the rule's issuance.

The Federal Gift Shop Tax Act authorizes states to impose their regular sales tax on purchases made at gift shops located on federal property, including museums like the Smithsonian. This applies to both in-person purchases and online sales directly through the gift shop's website. This legislation modifies existing limitations on state taxation of sales occurring on federal land.

The Protecting Our Protesters Act of 2025 clarifies that the use of force against protesters by government officials constitutes a deprivation of rights under color of law. This update strengthens existing federal law regarding civil rights violations by law enforcement. Additionally, the bill revises sentencing provisions by removing the possibility of the death penalty in these specific cases.

The Strength in Diversity Act of 2025 establishes a competitive grant program to help states and districts address racial isolation and concentrated poverty in public schools. Funds will support the creation and implementation of plans designed to increase racial and economic diversity within covered schools. The law emphasizes performance measurement focused on both student outcomes and diversity metrics, while explicitly prohibiting federal control over local educational decisions.

The Veterans’ Life Insurance Expansion and Integrity Act of 2025 significantly broadens eligibility for a key VA life insurance program, removing the service-connected disability requirement so that most veterans under 81 can enroll. This bill also establishes new integrity measures, preventing the VA from easily voiding policies due to administrative errors made more than one year after issuance, provided the veteran is given due process. Furthermore, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs must submit a comprehensive report to Congress on the program's enrollment, claims, and financial stability within two years of enactment.

The Public Safety and Mental Health Reporting Act mandates the Attorney General to annually collect detailed, anonymized data on all law enforcement interactions with individuals experiencing mental illness. This data will be used exclusively for research and statistical analysis, with annual summaries reported to Congress and made publicly available. The goal is to better understand these encounters to improve public safety and mental health responses.