Legislation

This bill, the Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act, amends the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to strengthen transparency in lobbying. It requires lobbyists to disclose the identity and address of any foreign government or political party that directs, plans, supervises, or controls their lobbying activities, regardless of whether that foreign entity is the direct client. This change ensures greater visibility into foreign influence in U.S. lobbying efforts.

The LABEL Act mandates clear and conspicuous labeling for consumers regarding the country of origin and whether fish products are farm-raised or wild-caught. This information must be displayed prominently using a font size no smaller than the description of the fish itself. The requirements will take effect 180 days after the bill is enacted.

The Nitazene Sanctions Act aims to combat the production and flow of dangerous 2-benzylbenzimidazole opioids, which are potent synthetic substances. The bill mandates a report detailing China's role in precursor production and outlines strategies for international cooperation to curb this flow. Furthermore, it amends the Fentanyl Sanctions Act to specifically target Chinese entities and officials involved in opioid trafficking and expands the authority to impose sanctions on foreign governments materially contributing to this crisis.

The Stress Testing Accountability and Transparency Act mandates that the Federal Reserve establish clear, public rules for the models and assumptions used in financial stress tests. It requires the public disclosure of stress test scenarios at least 60 days in advance. Furthermore, the bill explicitly prohibits the Federal Reserve from conducting climate-related stress tests on bank holding companies or nonbank financial companies.

The Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act updates the schedule for the Northern Border threat analysis, requiring new submissions by September 2, 2025, and every three years thereafter. It mandates that the Department of Homeland Security update its Northern Border strategy every five years, incorporating the latest threat analysis findings. The bill also requires classified briefings on the analysis and directs the development of performance measures for Air and Marine Operations along the northern border, all without authorizing new appropriations.

The Safer Supervision Act of 2025 aims to reform federal supervised release by requiring individualized assessments before imposing supervision and establishing a presumption for early termination based on compliance. The bill also mandates a report on providing law enforcement availability pay to probation officers and allows certain prisoners without supervision terms to apply earned time credits for early release. Finally, it directs the GAO to study federal post-release supervision practices and workforce needs.

The Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act of 2025 revises the authority of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) regarding nonbank financial companies. It requires the FSOC to first determine that other actions are impractical or insufficient, in consultation with the company and its primary regulator, before voting to designate a nonbank firm as systemically important. This aims to ensure that designation is a measure of last resort for addressing significant financial threats.

The Community Bank Deposit Access Act of 2025 creates a limited exception to deposit broker rules for certain custodial deposits held by eligible community banks. This provision allows these smaller, well-capitalized institutions to accept these specialized deposits without them counting against liability limits, provided they meet specific asset and rating criteria. Additionally, the bill imposes interest rate restrictions on covered institutions that accept these deposits while not being well capitalized.

The Pay Our Capitol Police Act ensures the United States Capitol Police receives necessary funding for salaries and benefits for Fiscal Year 2026, even if full appropriations are delayed. This continuing appropriation covers essential personnel, including officers, civilian staff, and contractors supporting security operations. The authority automatically terminates upon the enactment of a full-year appropriation or on September 30, 2026.

The Keeping Deposits Local Act modifies how reciprocal deposits held by agent institutions are calculated to ensure they are not classified as funds obtained through a deposit broker. It establishes specific tiered percentages based on an institution's total liabilities for this calculation and requires agent institutions to maintain strong CAMELS ratings. Furthermore, the bill mandates the FDIC and the Federal Reserve to conduct a comprehensive study on the performance, usage, and risks associated with reciprocal deposits, reporting their findings to Congress within six months.

The Merchant Banking Modernization Act amends the Bank Holding Company Act to significantly increase the minimum holding period for merchant banking investments. This legislation mandates that covered investments must be held for a minimum of 15 years. This new minimum applies to both future and existing merchant banking investments.

The Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025 mandates that federal agencies report annually on major projects significantly behind schedule or over budget by at least \$1 billion. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will collect this detailed information on project scope, costs, and delays. Finally, the OMB Director must submit a comprehensive annual report to Congress and post it publicly online.

The Bank Competition Modernization Act modifies the competitive review process for certain bank merger and holding company transactions. Specifically, it limits the antitrust considerations for transactions resulting in an entity with less than a specified asset threshold, currently set at $\$10$ billion. This asset threshold will be automatically adjusted annually based on changes in the U.S. nominal Gross Domestic Product.

The HUD Transparency Act of 2025 mandates that the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provide annual testimony to Congress. This testimony must detail the office's efforts to combat fraud, waste, and abuse, assess HUD program effectiveness, and evaluate the agency's resource needs. The goal is to enhance public accountability and oversight of HUD operations.

The Business Owners Protection Act of 2025 aims to streamline regulations affecting businesses by repealing certain unused authorities related to mandatory predispute arbitration and fiduciary duties. This bill modifies the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) authority under existing securities laws. Ultimately, the Act removes specific regulatory mandates concerning arbitration and standards of conduct.

This bill, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act, makes technical adjustments to ensure certain early CBP officers receive appropriate retirement benefits. Specifically, it treats individuals who received a job offer before July 6, 2008, as if they were already serving on that date for annuity and mandatory retirement purposes. The Secretary of Homeland Security must implement these annuity corrections, including retroactive adjustments for retirees, within 120 days. The bill also mandates a Government Accountability Office review of CBP's hiring and benefit eligibility processes.

The HELP Response and Recovery Act streamlines emergency management by repealing an obsolete contracting requirement within the Department of Homeland Security. It mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security submit annual reports for five years detailing the impact of this repeal on preventing waste and promoting taxpayer savings. These reports must also include specific data on FEMA contracts awarded without competitive bidding during urgent circumstances.

This resolution expresses support for National Adoption Day and Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting permanent families. It highlights the significant number of children in foster care waiting for adoption and encourages all Americans to consider providing a safe, permanent, and well-being-focused home for these children. The resolution supports various avenues for achieving permanency, including reunification, kinship care, and adoption.

The Stop Pills That Kill Act aims to combat the distribution of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl or methamphetamine by expanding prohibited acts related to these substances. The bill mandates the DEA to develop a comprehensive operational plan focusing on investigation, seizure, and youth education efforts. Furthermore, it requires the Attorney General to submit an annual report to Congress detailing seizures, prosecutions, and prevention strategies targeting these dangerous counterfeit substances.

The Non-Essential Workers Transparency Act mandates that Executive agencies report detailed information regarding furloughed employees, known as "covered employees," following a lapse in appropriations. These reports must be submitted to relevant congressional committees and subsequently published online. Additionally, the Congressional Budget Office is required to produce and release a public report detailing the economic effects of the funding lapse.