Legislation

The DOE and NSF Interagency Research Act mandates formal collaboration between the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation on critical research and development projects. This partnership requires joint activities in key scientific areas, including quantum information, advanced computing, and materials science, utilizing competitive, merit-reviewed processes. The Act also directs the agencies to support workforce development and report back to Congress on their coordination efforts and achievements.

The Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2025 primarily updates reporting requirements for commercial space activities under U.S. Code Title 51. This bill shortens report filing deadlines from 120 to 60 days and mandates that annual reports detail all specific conditions placed on licensees. Furthermore, it requires reports to categorize granted licenses by tier level, including the justification for that classification. Finally, the Act extends the sunset date for these reporting requirements until September 30, 2030.

The Education, Achievement, and Opportunity Act establishes a new federal tax credit to help families cover qualified elementary and secondary education expenses for their children. This credit is capped at $\$10,000$ per child for tuition and certain necessary educational costs at any public or private school. The benefit begins to phase out for married couples with a modified adjusted gross income over $\$150,000$ and for all others over $\$75,000$.

The **Saving Privacy Act** is a comprehensive bill designed to significantly reform financial privacy protections and limit government data collection across several fronts. It restricts government access to bank records, dismantles the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) system, and prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing a retail Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Furthermore, the Act strengthens penalties for privacy violations, rolls back IRS reporting thresholds for payment processors, and prevents federal agencies from restricting the personal use of privately held virtual currencies.

This bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to revise the permitting terms under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). It allows permits issued to states or municipalities to last up to 10 years, while limiting permits for all other entities to a maximum of 5 years. The legislation also includes minor technical corrections to existing statutory language.

The SPEAK Act of 2025 directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to issue updated guidance on ensuring meaningful language access during telehealth services. This guidance must establish best practices for incorporating interpreters, improving access to technology, and providing multilingual patient materials for individuals with limited English proficiency. The goal is to ensure equitable care delivery across virtual health platforms.

The Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act aims to modernize K-12 math and statistics education by funding research grants through the NSF to develop innovative teaching methods focused on modeling and data science. The bill directs the NSF to support teacher training and curriculum development that connects classroom learning to real-world STEM careers. Additionally, it mandates a comprehensive study by the National Academies on improving modeling education across all grade levels and communicating its importance to the public. All activities authorized under this Act must use existing NSF funds and conclude by September 30, 2029.

The Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025 mandates that the Department of Energy must regularly report on instances where it waives cost-sharing requirements for specific projects. These detailed reports must be submitted quarterly to relevant Congressional committees and simultaneously made available to the public. This ensures transparency regarding the use of the Secretary of Energy's waiver authority.

This bill extends the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through December 31, 2026. It specifically pushes back both the program's funding authority and its overall expiration date. This action ensures the continued operation and financing of the NFIP for an additional three years.

The CAPE Canaveral Act mandates the relocation of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) headquarters to Brevard County, Florida. This transfer of the agency's central office must be completed within one year of the Act's enactment.

This Act officially modifies the boundaries of the Vicksburg National Military Park by transferring two specific parcels of federal land to the State of Mississippi. The state intends to use these areas for public facilities, such as a welcome or interpretive center. Upon conveyance, the official park boundaries will be immediately adjusted to reflect the change in ownership.

The Safe and Secure Transportation of American Energy Act broadens criminal penalties for actions that threaten energy transportation infrastructure. This legislation expands prohibited activities beyond simple destruction to include vandalism, tampering, and disrupting the operation or construction of pipelines and related facilities. These enhanced penalties are enforced under existing federal law.

This resolution is an official request from the House of Representatives demanding the President and the Secretary of Defense provide specific information regarding recent military activities against the Houthis. The request also seeks documents detailing Department of Defense policies on controlling and transmitting classified or sensitive information since January 20, 2025. All requested materials must be delivered to the House within 14 days of the resolution's adoption.

The Maintaining Cooperative Permitting Act of 2025 secures the existing state-run dredge and fill permitting programs for Michigan, New Jersey, and Florida, preventing the EPA from revoking their approval without an act of Congress. It also establishes a clear process for approving future comparable state programs, ensuring a smooth transition of permitting authority from the federal government to the state. This legislation clarifies the status of these state program approvals under federal administrative law.

The Strengthening Communities of Recovery Act updates federal support for recovery efforts by renaming the relevant program section to reflect a focus on "Strengthening" communities of recovery. This legislation expands the allowable use of grant funds to include strengthening existing recovery support systems, not just building new infrastructure. Furthermore, the bill significantly increases the authorized annual funding for these programs from $\$5$ million to $\$16$ million for fiscal years 2025 through 2029.

This Act authorizes the transfer of specified federal land in La Paz County, Arizona, to the County for fair market value to support solar energy development. The transfer requires the protection of cultural and historical resources, including consultation with the Colorado River Indian Tribes. Furthermore, the designated land is immediately withdrawn from all mining and mineral leasing activities.

The Social Security Overpayment Relief Act limits the government's ability to recover Social Security and SSI overpayments. Specifically, the government cannot seek repayment or reduce future benefits for overpayments discovered ten or more years after the overpayment occurred. This provides relief by preventing the collection of very old benefit overpayments.

The Allegiance Act of 2025 prohibits the display of any foreign national flags on United States Capitol Grounds. Furthermore, the bill restricts the use of official congressional office allowances to purchase flags from any country other than the United States. This legislation aims to ensure that only the American flag is displayed on Capitol grounds and purchased with taxpayer funds for official use.

The American Housing and Economic Mobility Act of 2025 is a comprehensive bill designed to aggressively tackle the national housing crisis through multiple avenues. It seeks to make housing more affordable by injecting massive funding into federal programs and incentivizing local regulatory reform to boost construction. Furthermore, the Act aims to reverse historical inequities by establishing new assistance for first-generation homebuyers and overhauling community reinvestment rules for banks. Finally, it strengthens anti-discrimination protections and enacts significant reforms to the federal estate and gift tax structure.

The Tar Sands Tax Loophole Elimination Act amends the tax code to explicitly classify tar sands products as "crude oil" for excise tax purposes. This ensures that various oil sands derivatives are subject to existing petroleum excise taxes. The bill also grants the Secretary authority to include other fuel products under these tax rules if they pose a significant environmental hazard when spilled.