Legislation

The Protecting Americans Retirement Savings Act (PARSA) prohibits retirement plan fiduciaries from investing in or transacting with entities identified as "foreign adversary entities" or "sanctioned entities." The bill mandates significant new disclosure requirements for employee retirement funds regarding their existing or potential holdings connected to these restricted foreign entities. Existing investments may be grandfathered in, provided specific reporting requirements are met.

This bill amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to establish a clear, tiered definition for what qualifies as "evidence-based" programming. It specifies the required rigor of research—ranging from strong experimental studies to promising correlational studies—needed to demonstrate a positive impact on outcomes. Furthermore, the legislation requires states to report on the extent to which their workforce development activities meet these new evidence standards.

The Global Criminal Justice Act establishes a new Office of Global Criminal Justice within the Department of State, led by a Senate-confirmed Ambassador-at-Large. This office will advise the Secretary of State on atrocities like war crimes and genocide, shape U.S. policy to promote accountability, and coordinate efforts with international courts and investigative bodies. Its primary goal is to leverage U.S. resources to investigate, prosecute, and deter major global crimes.

This bill prohibits the issuance of licenses for the exportation of specified defense articles to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The ban remains in effect until the President certifies to Congress that the UAE has ceased providing material support to the Rapid Support Forces operating in Sudan. This effectively halts the sale or transfer of a wide range of major U.S. military equipment to the UAE.

The Protect Our Probationary Employees Act resets the probationary period for certain federal employees who were involuntarily separated between January 20, 2025, and January 20, 2029. If these employees are rehired into a similar role at the same agency, their new probationary period will be reduced by the time they already served previously. This provision is temporary and will expire on January 20, 2029.

The MATCH IT Act of 2025 aims to significantly improve patient safety and reduce healthcare costs by establishing national standards for accurate patient identification across health systems. This bill mandates the creation of clear definitions and minimum data sets necessary to achieve a near-perfect patient match rate. Furthermore, it introduces voluntary incentives through Medicare to encourage providers to adopt these new, higher standards for linking patient records.

The Stop Giving Big Oil Free Money Act aims to eliminate special royalty breaks for certain deepwater oil and gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico. It requires companies holding these leases to renegotiate their terms to ensure royalties are paid once market prices hit specified thresholds. This action is a prerequisite for obtaining any new offshore drilling leases.

The Promoting Precision Agriculture Act aims to boost the adoption of high-tech farming methods across the U.S. It directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish voluntary standards for interconnectivity among precision agriculture equipment, developed in consultation with industry and focused on efficiency and cybersecurity. The bill also mandates periodic reviews by the GAO to assess the effectiveness and voluntary nature of these developing standards.

The Department of Government Efficiency Act, or DOGE Act, codifies Executive Order 14210 into permanent law. This action elevates the directives and rules established in the Executive Order to the full authority of a statute passed by Congress. Essentially, the provisions of the order are now legally binding requirements.

The Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act aims to improve support for individuals diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. This bill eliminates the standard waiting period for receiving Social Security disability insurance benefits and waives the 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage. These changes ensure immediate access to crucial financial and healthcare support upon diagnosis.

The Smoke Exposure Research Act of 2025 mandates new federal research to understand and mitigate the impact of wildfire smoke on wine grapes and resulting wine. This research will focus on identifying harmful chemical compounds, developing reliable testing methods, and creating practical solutions for growers. The Secretary of Agriculture will coordinate this effort with universities in key wine-producing states using dedicated funding through 2030.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to officially treat payments made to a qualified health care sharing ministry as a deductible medical expense for tax purposes. Furthermore, the legislation clarifies that, for federal tax purposes, these ministries will no longer be considered health insurance plans. These changes are set to take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.

The Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act of 2025 restricts the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from using emergency declarations to enact gun control measures. This bill specifically prevents the use of the National Emergencies Act and the Public Health Service Act for imposing new firearm restrictions. Furthermore, it amends disaster relief law to prohibit federal disaster declarations from banning the possession, sale, or transfer of firearms, ammunition, or related accessories.

The American Teacher Act aims to address critical teacher shortages by establishing federal grants to help states raise the minimum annual salary for full-time teachers to \$60,000, adjusted for inflation. States must submit sustainability plans to ensure these minimums continue after the initial four-year grant period ends. The bill also provides funds for cost-of-living adjustments and a national campaign to enhance the value and diversity of the teaching profession.

Lulu's Law mandates that the FCC update wireless emergency alert guidelines to include shark attacks as a qualifying event for official alerts. This means alerts regarding shark attacks can be disseminated to the public via wireless devices, similar to existing severe weather or Amber Alerts. The FCC has 180 days after enactment to issue the necessary order.

The Suicide Prevention Assistance Act establishes a new, limited grant program through the Department of Health and Human Services to fund primary care offices in providing crucial self-harm and suicide prevention services. Grantees must hire a clinical social worker to screen patients, offer short-term intervention, and refer high-risk individuals for long-term care. This pilot program will award a maximum of ten grants nationwide, each capped at $500,000 over two years, to evaluate effective prevention models in outpatient settings.

The Infant Formula Made in America Act of 2025 establishes significant tax incentives to boost domestic infant formula production. It creates an investment credit for taxpayers building or expanding U.S. manufacturing facilities, alongside a per-pound production credit for formula sold domestically. These incentives are subject to caps and require certification to ensure a substantial portion of the formula is sold within the United States.

The Pay Our Military Act of 2025 ensures that active duty service members, essential civilian staff, and critical defense contractors continue to receive pay during any lapse in regular appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025. This automatic funding remains in effect until Congress passes a full budget or until January 1, 2026, whichever comes first. The legislation is designed to prevent disruptions to military compensation during government funding gaps.

This bill mandates the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to conduct a comprehensive audit of all radio frequencies currently assigned to every Federal entity. The resulting report must detail the specific usage, geographic allocation, and sharing status of these spectrum bands, including any unused frequencies. This audit aims to provide Congress with a clear, detailed accounting of the government's current spectrum holdings.

The Insurance Fraud Accountability Act aims to significantly curb fraudulent enrollment in qualified health plans by imposing severe civil and criminal penalties on negligent or knowingly dishonest agents and brokers. It mandates new federal verification systems to confirm consumer consent and track commissions for enrollments assisted by agents. Furthermore, the bill establishes comprehensive regulations for the entire enrollment chain, requiring agents to act in consumers' best interests and mandating regular audits to ensure compliance.