Legislation

The "Thriving Communities Act of 2025" establishes a grant program to support rapidly growing communities with significant infrastructure projects. The program, managed by the Secretaries of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, promotes transit-oriented development. It requires the Secretary of Transportation to report to the House Committee on Appropriations on the program's methods, coordination level, and funding distribution metrics. The act authorizes appropriations of $100,000,000 annually for the Department of Transportation and $5,500,000 annually for HUD.

The Department of Homeland Security Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Act codifies the role of the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties within the Department of Homeland Security, ensuring they report directly to the Secretary. It also mandates that the Secretary provide adequate staff and resources to support the Officer's work.

The "Ending Intermittent Energy Subsidies Act of 2025" eliminates the transferability of clean energy tax credits, except for those related to wind or solar energy. It also phases out the clean electricity production credit for solar and wind energy over four years. Additionally, the bill phases out the clean electricity investment credit for facilities generating electricity from wind or solar energy, also over a four-year period. These changes aim to reduce subsidies for intermittent energy sources.

This resolution impeaches Donald John Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors, alleging he abused his presidential powers, obstructed justice, defied the Constitution, and undermined democratic processes. The accusations include directing illegal actions within the Department of Justice, defying court orders, violating laws, abusing trade powers, threatening foreign nations, and retaliating against critics. Trump is also accused of creating an unlawful office, accepting bribes, engaging in corruption for personal profit, and attempting to establish himself as a tyrant by overstepping the powers of Congress, the courts, and the states. The resolution asserts that Trump's actions demonstrate his unfitness to govern and pose a continued threat to the Constitution.

The "Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025" directs the Secretary of Commerce to be the lead advisor to the President on blockchain technology and to support the technology's advancement and security in the United States. This includes establishing an advisory committee to examine blockchain-related issues, develop best practices, and promote U.S. leadership in the field. The Secretary is also required to develop guidelines for blockchain deployment, focusing on technological advancements, interoperability, cybersecurity risk reduction, and potential cost savings, as well as submit regular reports to Congress on these activities.

This resolution supports the designation of "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week" to recognize the vital contributions of specialized instructional support personnel (SISP) in schools. SISP, including counselors, social workers, and therapists, provide crucial services that support students' academic, social, emotional, and physical well-being. The resolution encourages increased awareness and support for SISP at all levels, highlighting their role in improving student outcomes, mental health, and school safety. It also promotes the sharing of best practices related to specialized instructional support.

The "Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025" allows federal law enforcement officers to purchase their service weapons when they are retired by the agency. The General Services Administration will establish a program within one year to facilitate these purchases, which must occur within six months of the firearm's retirement. Firearms will be sold at their salvage value, considering their age and condition, to officers in good standing.

The New England Coastal Protection Act of 2025 prohibits the Department of Interior from issuing leases for oil and gas exploration, development, or production in any area of the outer Continental Shelf off the coasts of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, or Connecticut. This amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act.

The "Defend our Coast Act" prohibits the Secretary from issuing leases for oil or gas exploration, development, or production in the Mid-Atlantic Planning Area on the outer Continental Shelf. This act amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, specifically targeting areas defined in the 2024-2029 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Proposed Final Program.

The TAKE IT DOWN Act aims to combat the spread of nonconsensual intimate visual depictions, including deepfakes, online. It establishes criminal penalties for intentionally sharing such images without consent, with increased penalties for depictions involving minors. The Act also requires online platforms to create a process for users to report and request the removal of nonconsensual intimate visual depictions within 48 hours, enforced by the Federal Trade Commission. It defines key terms related to consent, digital forgeries, and covered platforms, while also ensuring that the rest of the law remains valid if any part is deemed unenforceable.

The "Stop Disaster Price Gouging Act" prohibits price gouging of essential goods, services, and housing following a major disaster declaration. It limits price increases to 10% for 30-180 days, or caps prices at 50% above cost if previously uncharged, with exceptions for increased supplier costs. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will enforce the rules, and states and individuals can also bring civil actions against those who violate the act. Penalties collected will support disaster relief efforts.

The LEOSA Reform Act amends title 18 of the US Code to modify the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990, and to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act regarding where qualified law enforcement officers can carry firearms, what constitutes ammunition, and who can provide firearms training and certification. It allows qualified current and retired law enforcement officers to carry firearms in certain federal facilities and updates firearm training standards.

The "RESILIENCE Act of 2025" amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow utility companies to reduce their adjusted financial statement income by the amount of depreciation and repair/maintenance deductions taken on public utility property. This applies to property that the utility company owns and is treating as depreciation on their financial statements. This change is applicable for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

The Veterans for Mustangs Act amends the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act, prioritizing humane fertility control methods for managing wild horse and burro populations. It requires the Secretary to immediately take steps to manage population levels when necessary. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is directed to prioritize training and hiring military veterans to administer these fertility controls, offering them compensation and contracting opportunities. Contracted veterans will not be considered federal employees.

The "Stopping a Rogue President on Trade Act" terminates specific executive orders that imposed tariffs and mandates congressional approval for the President to impose new duties, quotas, or tariff-rate quotas on imports, or to suspend or withdraw trade agreement concessions, with certain exceptions for antidumping and countervailing duties and other specified duties. It also establishes expedited procedures for Congress to consider resolutions of approval regarding such trade actions.

The "Safeguarding U.S. Supply Chains Act" restricts the advanced manufacturing production credit for eligible components produced by foreign entities of concern. It amends the Internal Revenue Code to disallow the credit for components produced by these entities and specifies that qualifying battery components cannot use technology from such entities. These changes aim to bolster national security by reducing reliance on foreign entities of concern in critical supply chains. The restrictions are effective for components produced and sold after the enactment of this Act.

The "Saving Our Veterans Lives Act of 2025" directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish a program providing veterans and certain former service members with secure firearm storage items or vouchers to obtain them, along with information on secure firearm storage options. The program aims to promote firearm safety and suicide prevention among veterans, while ensuring that participation does not infringe upon lawful firearm ownership rights. The Act allocates $5,000,000 annually from 2026 to 2036 for program implementation and requires annual reports to Congress on the program's progress and impact.

The "No Visas for Anti-Semitic Students Act" mandates the denial or revocation of student visas for foreign individuals who engage in antisemitic conduct, as defined by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, if such actions could seriously harm U.S. foreign policy. Prohibited conduct includes acts of violence, vandalism, or harassment targeting Jewish individuals or property, as well as providing material support for such acts. This amendment to the Immigration and Nationality Act aims to prevent individuals who promote antisemitism from receiving or maintaining nonimmigrant student status in the United States.

The Winter Canola Study Act of 2025 aims to support the growth of sustainable feedstocks by studying the inclusion of winter canola in double-cropping and rotational cropping policies under the Federal Crop Insurance Act. It directs research into the risk management benefits of incorporating these oilseed crops, such as improved soil health and farm profitability. The Act also allocates funding for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to research the potential benefits of supplemental and alternative crops, and requires a report to Congress on the research findings and recommendations.

The Central Coast of California Conservation Act of 2025 prohibits the Department of Interior from issuing any new leases for oil or gas exploration, development, or production in the Central California Planning Area. This is achieved through amending the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act.