Legislation

The Solid American Hardwood Tax Credit Act amends the existing energy-efficient home improvement credit to include a new category for "natural carbon sink expenditures." This allows homeowners to claim a tax credit for installing qualifying items like flooring, windows, and millwork made from domestically grown and processed deciduous hardwood. The bill also extends the deadline for claiming this energy credit through the end of 2035.

This Act officially designates the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle, Washington, as the National Museum of Pop Culture. This designation is purely honorary and does not change the museum's operational status or obligate the federal government to provide funding.

The Local Communities Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2025 establishes the voluntary Urban Bird Treaty Program to protect and improve bird habitats in city areas. This program directs the Secretary of the Interior to partner with local entities to restore habitats, reduce urban dangers to birds, and engage communities in conservation efforts. It also creates a competitive grant system, administered through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, to fund these local stewardship projects.

The REPORT Act mandates increased transparency when the President uses emergency powers to change import duties. It requires the administration to publish a detailed justification in the Federal Register at least 48 hours before the change takes effect. Additionally, Congress must be briefed on the decision and its rationale within seven days.

The FARMER Act adjusts federal premium support for certain whole-farm and enterprise-unit crop insurance plans, setting specific subsidy percentages for those options. It also increases the government's premium subsidy rate for the supplemental coverage option from 65% to 80%. Finally, the bill mandates a study on expanding the geographic scope of this supplemental coverage option.

The Support Water-Efficient Strategies and Technologies Act of 2025 aims to bolster agricultural water conservation efforts. It allows the Secretary of Agriculture to significantly increase cost-share payments for farmers adopting drought-resilient or water-saving practices. The bill also updates conservation stewardship payments to better account for economic risk and expands eligible practices to include perennial production systems. Finally, it sets a $200,000 cap on payments per entity (excluding tribes) while prioritizing soil health improvements and offering payments for soil testing.

The RETAIN Act establishes a new, refundable federal tax credit designed to reward and retain educators and school support staff working in high-need schools and early childhood programs. This credit increases based on an employee's years of continuous service, peaking at ten years of dedication. Furthermore, the bill mandates the creation of new, detailed annual salary data series to better track compensation trends for educators across different regions and funding levels.

The No Hezbollah In Our Hemisphere Act directs the Secretary of State to pressure Western Hemisphere nations to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and crack down on its criminal and financial networks. The bill mandates an assessment to identify any region operating as a "terrorist sanctuary" for such groups. If a sanctuary is designated, the President can revoke the visas of foreign officials connected to that area, subject to national security waivers.

The Truth in Tariffs Act mandates that businesses clearly display the portion of a product's price attributable to "covered tariffs" imposed on or after January 20, 2025. This transparency requirement applies to sales made 30 days after enactment, excluding small business concerns. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is tasked with enforcement, treating non-compliance as an unfair or deceptive business practice.

This resolution expresses support for designating May 16, 2025, as the "National Day of Light." It aims to recognize the critical role of light-based technologies, such as lasers and fiber optics, in modern innovation, medicine, and communication. The designation also encourages educational institutions to hold events celebrating these vital scientific advancements.

The Strengthening Medicaid for Serious Mental Illness Act aims to increase federal funding for states that expand intensive, community-based services for adults with serious mental illness. This encourages states to provide robust support services, such as Assertive Community Treatment, to prevent unnecessary institutionalization. The bill also establishes increased federal matching rates based on the number of defined service categories a state offers. Finally, it ensures continuity of care for young adults aging out of certain Medicaid benefits.

The SEC Modernization Act enacts significant internal restructuring within the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by realigning several key offices, including moving them under the General Counsel and into the Division of Corporate Finance. This legislation streamlines reporting structures by consolidating the offices of Public Affairs and Legislative Affairs, and merging investor education functions under the Investor Advocate. While mandating these initial organizational changes, the Act retains the Commission's future flexibility to reorganize offices if deemed necessary for investor protection.

The SERVICE Act of 2025 establishes a five-year pilot program to create specialized Veterans Response Teams within local law enforcement agencies through federal grants. These teams will focus on improving interactions between law enforcement and veterans in crisis by fostering collaboration with the VA and providing specialized training. The teams will also establish 24/7 volunteer response networks and track outcomes to better serve the veteran community.

The America-Israel AI Cooperation Act directs the Department of Commerce to update export control regulations concerning advanced integrated circuits for Artificial Intelligence. Specifically, this legislation mandates the inclusion of Israel on a list of countries receiving favorable treatment for the export of these critical AI computer chips. This ensures that exports of advanced chips to Israel are subject to the same rules and exceptions as those sent to other designated nations.

The Autonomy for All Disabled Veterans Act significantly increases the maximum financial assistance available to disabled veterans for necessary home improvements and structural alterations provided through home health services, raising certain limits to \$10,000. Furthermore, this legislation mandates that these housing-related benefit amounts be automatically adjusted each year to keep pace with the rate of inflation based on the residential home construction cost index. These new, higher spending limits apply only to veterans who apply for these specific benefits after the Act is enacted.

The Protecting American Farmland Act prohibits federal agencies from funding solar energy projects that convert prime farmland. Furthermore, the bill eliminates several key federal tax credits—including the residential clean energy credit and various production/investment credits—for solar energy facilities constructed on land defined as prime farmland. These restrictions apply to projects placed into service after the law's enactment date.

The Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act significantly increases penalties for fraud targeting essential systems like power grids and communication networks, mandating decades-long prison sentences. Furthermore, it requires the President to impose strict sanctions, including asset freezes and entry bans, on foreign persons who knowingly access U.S. critical infrastructure to harm national security. The bill grants the President authority under IEEPA to enforce these measures, with specific reporting requirements to Congress.

The REG Budgeting Act of 2025 establishes a system requiring the OMB Director to set annual caps on the total new, unfunded regulatory costs agencies can impose on the public. Any proposed limit that results in a net increase in these costs requires Congressional approval to take effect. The Act mandates strict reporting and review processes, allowing affected parties to challenge agency rules that violate these new cost control provisions.

The Child Care Infrastructure Act establishes federal grants to help states upgrade and improve child care facilities nationwide, focusing on safety and capacity. This funding aims to support the building, renovation, and expansion of centers, prioritizing those serving low-income families and infants. The bill also authorizes grants to intermediary organizations to provide technical assistance and financing tools to providers. Overall, $10 billion is authorized to improve the physical infrastructure supporting early childhood education.

The Small Business Tax Relief Act introduces several changes aimed at modifying corporate and partnership taxation. Key provisions include establishing a lower graduated tax rate for small corporations, altering the tax treatment of partnership interests received for services, and reclassifying certain investment gains for investment management partners as ordinary income. Additionally, the Act enhances the self-employment tax deduction for lower-income individuals and increases the excise tax on corporate stock repurchases.