Legislation

The Justice for Angel Families Act establishes new federal grants to compensate families of homicide victims killed by certain unlawfully present aliens or drug traffickers, covering medical, funeral, and emotional distress-related wage costs. Additionally, the bill creates a new Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office within DHS to provide proactive support, resources, and updates to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens. This office will operate a dedicated hotline and report annually to Congress on its impact and victim demographics.

The FAIR Leave Act eliminates specific time limitations on the combined family and medical leave that spouses working for the same employer can take under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This change removes restrictions on how much leave married couples can jointly use for purposes like caring for a new child or a seriously ill family member.

The Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act focuses on strengthening penalties for introducing prohibited items, specifically phones, into prisons. It mandates the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to review and update policies concerning prohibited objects to enhance the safety of inmates and staff. This legislation aims to curb contraband flow within correctional facilities.

The Fence Line Fairness Act of 2025 establishes state-level oversight mediation committees composed of local farmers and ranchers to resolve boundary disputes between private landowners and the U.S. Forest Service. If a boundary dispute arises, the Secretary of Agriculture must offer the private landowner the option to use this new mediation process. These committees will hold hearings, issue factual findings, and provide recommendations to both parties and relevant congressional committees to facilitate resolution.

The SEMI Investment Act clarifies and expands the definition of an "advanced manufacturing facility" eligible for the existing investment tax credit. This change specifically targets property used to manufacture semiconductors, semiconductor equipment, or essential semiconductor materials. The legislation provides detailed definitions for both direct and indirect production materials that qualify for this credit. Furthermore, it mandates the Treasury and Commerce Departments to publish and annually update a definitive list of qualifying materials.

The Energy Freedom Act is a comprehensive bill focused almost entirely on repealing numerous existing tax credits and deductions related to energy efficiency, clean energy production, and alternative fuels. This legislation systematically eliminates incentives such as those for residential solar, clean vehicle purchases, advanced manufacturing, and carbon sequestration. With only one minor exception, the bill's primary effect is to remove these specific energy-related tax breaks from the Internal Revenue Code, generally taking effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.

This resolution formally impeaches Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. It initiates the process to hold the President accountable for alleged misconduct.

This resolution expresses support for designating May 2025 as "Moving Month" to recognize the vital role of the moving and storage industry in the U.S. economy and daily life. It highlights the industry's significant employment, investment in logistics, and essential services, including supporting over 15 million household moves annually. The designation aims to promote public awareness and respect for the professionals who safely transport and store personal and military property.

This resolution officially recognizes the week of May 18 through May 24, 2025, as the 65th annual National Public Works Week. It serves to thank and honor the dedicated public works professionals and first responders who ensure the safety and functionality of essential community services like roads and water systems. The bill encourages all Americans to acknowledge the vital role these individuals play in daily life and during times of crisis.

This resolution expresses strong support for designating May 17, 2025, as "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day." It highlights that NEC is a devastating condition and the leading cause of death for many premature infants. The bill emphasizes the need to raise public awareness about prevention methods, such as the use of human milk, and address disparities in care.

This bill establishes a new, Senate-confirmed position within the State Department: the Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs. This Ambassador will be responsible for coordinating all U.S. foreign policy efforts related to the Arctic region. Their duties include leading international cooperation, overseeing resource management, and ensuring the protection of the Arctic environment.

The PSLF Payment Completion Fairness Act simplifies the requirements for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. This bill removes the confusing dual requirement that previously mandated simultaneous qualifying employment and payment status for service time to count. Moving forward, the focus is simply on having been employed in a qualifying job while making the required payments.

The Eliminating Thickets to Increase Competition Act (ETHIC Act) aims to curb anti-competitive practices by limiting the number of patents a company can assert in a single patent infringement lawsuit against drug or biological product competitors. This prevents brand-name manufacturers from overwhelming generic challengers with numerous, related patents, often referred to as "patent thickets." Specifically, it restricts plaintiffs to asserting only one patent per defined "Patent Group" in these actions.

The Public Safety Retirees Healthcare Protection Act of 2025 aims to increase the amount of tax-free income public safety officers can receive from their government retirement plans to cover healthcare costs. Specifically, this bill doubles the current annual exclusion limit from $\$3,000$ to $\$6,000$. This increased tax benefit will apply to distributions taken in tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.

The Pacific Partnership Act formally establishes the U.S. commitment to strengthening its comprehensive policy toward the Pacific Islands region, emphasizing peace, security, and prosperity. It mandates the President to develop and submit a detailed "Strategy for Pacific Partnership" to Congress by 2026 and 2030, outlining diplomatic, economic, and security goals. Furthermore, the bill enhances coordination with allies on aid delivery and grants the Pacific Islands Forum diplomatic immunities. Finally, it requires enhanced reporting from the State Department on transnational issues affecting the region.

The Driver Technology and Pedestrian Safety Act of 2025 mandates a comprehensive study by the National Academies on how driver-controlled technology, especially touch screens, impacts serious crashes involving pedestrians and cyclists. Following the study, the Secretary of Transportation must report findings to Congress and provide actionable recommendations for reducing traffic fatalities. These recommendations must be categorized based on whether they require new legislation or can be implemented immediately by existing agencies.

The Persian Gulf Act prohibits the use of any federal funds to rename the body of water officially known as the Persian Gulf. This legislation mandates that all official U.S. documents, maps, and records must continue to use the name "Persian Gulf." The bill effectively locks in the current name for federal purposes unless Congress specifically passes new authorizing legislation.

The Safer Shrimp Imports Act establishes new requirements for foreign facilities that process or pack shrimp destined for the U.S. market. It mandates that foreign governments must agree to U.S. safety standards or demonstrate that their inspection systems are equivalent to the FDA's. Shrimp from countries refusing cooperation or lacking adequate oversight will be blocked from entering the United States.

The BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act grants the Director of the Bureau of Prisons the authority to directly hire qualified individuals into competitive service jobs, bypassing standard federal hiring procedures. This expedited hiring power is intended to speed up staffing efforts across all BOP facilities. This special authority will automatically expire once 96% of all competitive service positions within the Bureau of Prisons are filled.

The CHEERS Act amends tax law to allow businesses like restaurants and bars to claim tax deductions for installing specific energy-efficient draft beer equipment. This provision expands eligibility under Section 179D for stainless steel or aluminum kegs and associated dispensing systems. The goal is to incentivize the adoption of energy-saving technology in the hospitality industry starting in 2025.