Legislation

The TEST AI Act of 2025 establishes a pilot program, managed by NIST, to develop reliable measurement standards for evaluating federal Artificial Intelligence systems. This effort requires collaboration between the Departments of Commerce and Energy to create necessary testing facilities, known as "testbeds." A newly formed Working Group will advise on developing standards covering AI reliability, security, and bias, with a final report submitted to Congress detailing findings and future needs.

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 340 East 1st Street in Tustin, California, as the "Ursula Ellen Kennedy Post Office Building." The legislation ensures that all official government records and documents will use this new name for the specified location.

The Right-size the Federal Reserve Act aims to limit the Federal Reserve's overall size by capping its total assets at 10% of U.S. GDP after a ten-year transition period. This legislation also adjusts reserve requirements, preventing them from falling below levels set on March 25, 2020. Furthermore, the bill mandates the elimination of the Overnight Reserve Repurchase Facility and requires annual reporting to Congress on compliance and foreign bank interest payments.

This resolution officially designates May 2, 2025, as "United States Foreign Service Day." It serves to recognize the vital work of current and former Foreign Service personnel who protect American interests abroad. The day also honors members of the Foreign Service who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

This bill establishes a Special Review Board to audit the Department of Defense's handling of religious accommodation requests related to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The Board is tasked with identifying service members whose careers were negatively impacted and ordering corrective actions, such as promotions, back pay, and the removal of adverse records. Furthermore, the legislation mandates strict reporting to Congress and an independent audit to ensure accountability and fair restoration for all affected personnel.

The RAISE Act of 2025 aims to significantly support educators through several key provisions. It establishes a new, refundable tax credit for teachers and early childhood educators, with larger bonuses available for those working in high-poverty schools. Additionally, the bill doubles the existing tax deduction for classroom expenses and expands eligibility to include early childhood educators. Finally, it mandates substantial federal funding to incentivize local school districts to maintain or increase teacher salaries.

The Criminal History Access Act of 2025 amends federal law to explicitly grant access to criminal history records for state Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Agencies. This ensures that agencies responsible for certifying and training law enforcement officers have the necessary information. The Attorney General is required to update federal regulations within 180 days to reflect these changes.

The Defense Workforce Integration Act of 2025 establishes new pathways for service members medically disqualified from service to transition directly into civilian roles within the Department of Defense. The bill also mandates the creation of a program to connect individuals ineligible for military service with opportunities in the defense industrial base. Finally, it requires the Navy to inform separating personnel about career opportunities specifically within the Military Sealift Command.

The CRAWDAD Act expands emergency assistance programs to better support agricultural producers facing disaster-related losses. It specifically updates the Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program to include drought as an eligible trigger and explicitly covers losses to crawfish harvest due to adverse weather or drought. Additionally, the bill broadens the definition of "livestock" under the Livestock Forage Disaster Program to ensure coverage for unweaned animals.

The Northwest Wetlands Voluntary Incentives Program Act establishes a five-year, voluntary pilot grant program managed by the Secretary of the Interior to restore migratory bird habitats in the Columbia River Basin and the Oregon/Washington Coastal Zone. This program provides competitive funding for projects that improve wetland infrastructure and vegetation management for migratory birds. Grantees must secure a 25% non-Federal match, and the Act authorizes $10 million annually from FY 2026 through 2030 to supplement existing conservation efforts. The Secretary is required to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the funded restoration projects.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 12208 North 19th Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona. The facility will henceforth be known as the "Officer Zane T. Coolidge Post Office." This designation ensures all official records and references use the new name.

The Alzheimer’s Law Enforcement Education Act of 2025 mandates the creation of a free, online training course for law enforcement and corrections personnel regarding Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. This course will teach officers how to recognize symptoms, communicate effectively, use alternatives to physical restraints, and identify potential abuse of affected individuals. The bill encourages states to accept completion of this specialized training toward required professional development hours.

This bill amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to impose new annual disclosure requirements on institutional investment managers who use proxy advisory firms for voting decisions. Managers must report how often they followed advisory firm recommendations and detail their process for ensuring votes align with shareholder economic interests. Very large managers face additional requirements, including performing and reporting their own economic analysis before casting a vote.

The GHOST Act of 2025 establishes a new Federal Interstate Firearm Parts Reporting System to track the shipment of specific gun components, including barrels, slides, and bolts, across state or international lines. Shippers must pre-register these covered components with the Attorney General, detailing sender, recipient, and shipping method, and later confirm delivery. The system allows for retroactive registration but imposes significant penalties for knowingly circumventing these tracking requirements.

The Medicaid VBPs for Patients Act updates federal rules to better integrate value-based purchasing (VBP) arrangements into Medicaid and Medicare drug pricing calculations. This legislation allows for more flexible "best price" reporting for performance-based drug deals and clarifies how refunds or rebates tied to patient outcomes affect average price calculations. Furthermore, the Act mandates new guidance for states on using VBPAs for inpatient Medicaid drugs and creates an exception to the federal anti-kickback statute for certain manufacturer payments related to these arrangements. Finally, it directs the GAO to study the effectiveness and impact of VBPAs across federal healthcare programs.

This bill officially renames Gravelly Point Park, located along the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington County, Virginia, to the Nancy Reagan Memorial Park. The legislation ensures that all future federal documents, maps, and records will use the new designation.

The American Innovation and Jobs Act aims to boost U.S. competitiveness by restoring immediate expensing for most business research and development (R&D) investments. It also significantly expands the refundable R&D tax credit for new and small businesses, increasing the maximum refund amount and raising eligibility thresholds. Furthermore, the bill makes technical adjustments to the R&D credit calculation to make it more accessible for startups. These provisions are designed to incentivize domestic innovation and job creation starting in tax years after 2021 and 2024, respectively.

This resolution supports designating May 29, 2025, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day." It aims to raise awareness about the significant mental health challenges faced by farmers and farmworkers, who experience disproportionately high rates of suicide. The day seeks to reduce the stigma associated with seeking mental health support within the agricultural industry.

This bill mandates comprehensive federal reporting to better understand and address violence, aggression, and wellness challenges facing law enforcement officers. It requires the Attorney General to produce detailed reports analyzing attacks on officers, potential new data collection methods for non-criminal aggressive incidents, and the state of officer mental health resources. The goal is to use this improved data to recommend better federal, state, and local responses and support systems for officers.

The Veterans’ Security and Pay Transparency Act mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary submit an annual, detailed report on the compensation of its police officers. This report must break down salaries, availability pay, and bonuses by specific VA facility and job role. The goal is to increase transparency regarding how VA law enforcement and security staff are paid.