Legislation

The Extending Anti-Terrorism Protections Act of 2025 extends the temporary liability protection system for certain qualified anti-terrorism technologies through fiscal year 2029. This allows the Secretary of Homeland Security to keep protections active while a company's full renewal application is under review. This extension does not guarantee final approval of the long-term renewal.

The ENFORCE Act strengthens federal laws against child exploitation by clarifying the crime of producing child pornography intended for interstate commerce. It also significantly enhances enforcement for crimes involving obscene visual representations of child sexual abuse. These enhancements include removing the statute of limitations for prosecution, mandating sex offender registration, and establishing a presumption of pretrial detention for those charged.

The National Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act grants the Secretary of the Interior the authority to extend certain existing National Park System leases without adhering to standard regulatory procedures. This exception applies only if the original lease is at least five years old, the lessee is in compliance, and the extension is deemed beneficial for park management. The Secretary must update the relevant regulations within 90 days to reflect this new authority.

The Charting My Path for Future Success Act mandates the immediate restart and re-award of a contract for the "Charting My Path for Future Success Project." This project focuses on training high school teachers to help students with disabilities develop clear post-secondary goals and create actionable success plans. The legislation ensures the project maintains its established scope of supporting 1,600 students across numerous schools and protects the newly awarded contract from cancellation without Congressional approval.

The Restoring Artistic Protection Act of 2025 (RAP Act) seeks to limit the admissibility of a defendant's creative or artistic expression in court proceedings. This bill adds a new rule to the Federal Rules of Evidence, generally banning the use of a defendant's art as evidence against them. The government can only introduce such evidence if it meets strict exceptions requiring clear and convincing proof that the art directly relates to the facts of the case and possesses unique evidentiary value. If admitted, the court must provide specific instructions to the jury regarding its consideration.

The Stop AI Price Gouging and Wage Fixing Act of 2025 prohibits businesses from using automated systems that analyze personal data to set individualized prices or determine employee wages. This legislation establishes strict transparency requirements for any permitted pricing exceptions and grants enforcement power to the FTC, EEOC, State Attorneys General, and private citizens. Furthermore, the Act ensures that existing state laws providing greater protections and collective bargaining rights remain fully in effect.

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 505 East 9th Avenue in Amarillo, Texas. The building will now be known as the "Mayor Jerry H. Hodge Post Office Building." This designation requires all official records and documents to use the new name for this specific location.

The Access to Homeownership Act aims to help renters build credit by requiring landlords with federally backed loans to report tenants' positive rent payment history to credit bureaus upon the tenant's consent. This new system will allow up to 24 months of prior on-time rent payments to be factored into future mortgage applications. The enterprises (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) will cover all administrative costs for implementing this reporting requirement.

The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 establishes a structured process for distributing up to 2,000 additional, federally funded residency positions annually between fiscal years 2026 and 2032. This distribution prioritizes hospitals serving in underserved areas, those already training above their limit, and those committed to primary care and general surgery training. The bill also mandates a study and report by the Comptroller General on effective strategies to increase diversity within the health professional workforce.

The Modern Firearm Safety Act preempts state and local governments from imposing handgun design or feature requirements beyond existing federal law. This bill prevents jurisdictions from mandating specific features, such as loaded chamber indicators or magazine insertion sensors, on handguns sold or shipped across state lines. The goal is to standardize federal requirements and limit local restrictions on firearm manufacturing and commerce.

The Columbia River Clean-Up Act extends the funding authorization for the Columbia River Basin Restoration Program. This legislation updates the program's authorization period from 2020-2021 to cover the years 2026 through 2030. This ensures continued federal support for vital restoration efforts in the Columbia River Basin.

The Save Our Bacon Act establishes a federal right for producers to move and sell products derived from covered livestock across state lines, ensuring a single national market. This legislation prevents individual states from imposing unique production standards on livestock or products raised outside their borders. Essentially, it standardizes regulations to ensure free interstate commerce for meat and dairy products, excluding those primarily derived from egg-laying animals.

The FASTER Act mandates a biennial survey of all tactical infrastructure and technology along the southern border to assess its condition and operational status. The Secretary of Homeland Security must report these findings to Congress and take immediate action to fix any identified deficiencies. This process includes the authority to waive normal legal requirements to expedite necessary repairs and maintenance.

The Baby Hygiene Tax Relief Act prohibits the President from imposing new or continuing existing import duties on essential baby hygiene items, such as diapers and wipes, under the authority of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). This legislation ensures that these necessary products are not subject to emergency-related tariffs. Furthermore, it nullifies any similar taxes imposed using alternative legal authorities.

The Charting My Path for Future Success Act reestablishes a crucial project managed by a nonprofit organization to support students with disabilities. This project focuses on training high school educators to help students set goals, create action plans, and monitor progress for success both during and after graduation. The awarded contract for this initiative is secured and cannot be terminated without Congressional approval.

The Baby Clothing Tax Relief Act prohibits the President from imposing new or continuing existing duties on specific baby clothing items using the authority granted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). This legislation specifically protects a defined list of essential baby apparel, such as onesies, socks, and hats, from these types of emergency economic taxes. The goal is to prevent tariffs on these necessary goods.

The Loggers Economic Assistance and Relief Act establishes a federal payment program to provide financial relief to timber harvesting and hauling businesses that have experienced significant revenue loss due to federally declared major disasters, including specific insect infestations. Eligible entities must demonstrate at least a 10% drop in gross revenue during a comparable period to qualify for a payment equal to 10% of that lower revenue. Funds must be used exclusively for operating expenses, and the program is authorized with $50 million annually through fiscal year 2029.

The Veterans’ Surviving Spouse Equity Act of 2025 expands eligibility for certain VA benefits for the surviving spouses of veterans who died while rated totally disabled. This update lowers the marriage duration requirement for survivors to qualify for benefits. Spouses may now qualify if they were married for at least one year or cohabited and publicly presented as married for one year prior to the veteran's death.

The Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2025 establishes federal grant programs to fund community-based networks focused on mental health prevention using a public health approach. These grants will support organizations in planning and implementing programs that strengthen local protective factors and address risk factors for mental health challenges. A minimum of twenty percent of the funding is specifically set aside for programs operating in rural areas. The goal is to build comprehensive, culturally appropriate resilience strategies across diverse community sectors.

This bill establishes expedited procedures for Congress to disapprove of emergency legislation enacted by the District of Columbia Council. Under the new rules, emergency D.C. acts will automatically expire after ninety days unless Congress takes no action to disapprove them. Furthermore, the Chairman of the D.C. Council must promptly notify Congressional leadership when any emergency legislation takes immediate effect.