Legislation

The Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act requires the SEC to mandate clearer disclosures from companies utilizing multi-class share structures. These companies must specify the voting power held by directors, nominees, executives, and major owners in key shareholder materials. This ensures investors can easily see the actual voting control held by insiders, separate from the total number of shares they own.

The China Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2025 mandates a comprehensive study by the Treasury Department and other key agencies to assess U.S. exposure to risks within China's financial sector. This report must analyze potential global financial instability stemming from China and detail current U.S. mitigation efforts. Furthermore, the study will evaluate the trustworthiness of Chinese economic data and recommend further actions to protect American interests. The findings will be delivered to Congress and made publicly available within one year of enactment.

This bill appropriates funding for Fiscal Year 2026 across the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and related agencies like the U.S. Forest Service and the Indian Health Service (IHS). It directs significant resources toward land management, conservation, environmental cleanup, and tribal health services while setting specific policy conditions and administrative restrictions. Key provisions include funding for infrastructure grants, halting certain endangered species listings, and mandating detailed financial reporting to Congress.

This resolution celebrates the 100th anniversary of Pratt & Whitney, recognizing its century of leadership in designing and servicing aircraft engines. It specifically commends the dedication of Connecticut's workforce, whose contributions have been central to the company's global success. The Senate encourages public recognition of Pratt & Whitney's significant contributions to aviation innovation and the economy.

This resolution calls on Federal and State courts to immediately unseal all non-protected court materials related to the criminal investigations and prosecutions involving Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. It asserts that the public interest in transparency outweighs any claims to privacy regarding these sealed documents. The goal is to make the records public, allowing redactions only to protect victims or ongoing prosecutions.

This bill provides the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations and detailed spending directives for the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development (HUD), along with several related agencies. It allocates substantial funding for infrastructure, public transit, rental assistance, and homelessness programs while imposing strict administrative controls and reporting requirements on agency leadership. The legislation also includes numerous specific provisions governing program management, oversight, and restrictions on how federal funds can be utilized.

The Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act of 2025 establishes a voluntary Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program, allowing employers to self-audit and quickly resolve unintentional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) violations regarding minimum wage and overtime. This program aims to efficiently recover back wages for employees while providing employers with a structured path to compliance and protection from future litigation over settled claims. Approval is contingent upon accurate self-audits, good faith compliance, and the employer correcting all identified wage violations before settlement. The Act also explicitly prohibits employers from retaliating against workers for participating in the settlement process.

This bill grants Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez the authority to immediately apply for lawful permanent resident status in the United States, bypassing standard visa waiting periods. This special provision requires her to file the necessary application within two years of the Act becoming law. The law makes a technical adjustment to the annual visa count for her country of birth, but the benefit does not extend to her immediate family members.

This resolution honors the life and legacy of Dr. Edwin J. Feulner, recognizing his lifelong commitment to the conservative movement. It specifically commends his foundational work in establishing the Heritage Foundation and his significant influence on national policy. The House of Representatives expresses its condolences to his family and respectfully suggests he be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously.

The Fair Audits and Inspections for Regulators’ Exams (FAIR Exams) Act establishes strict deadlines for federal regulators to complete financial examinations and issue reports. It also creates a new, independent Board to review complaints about examination practices and allows financial institutions to appeal "material supervisory determinations" *de novo*. Furthermore, the bill mandates faster regulatory responses to requests for permission or guidance and strengthens anti-retaliation protections for institutions using appeal rights.

The Medicare Breast Reconstruction Access and Information Act mandates that suppliers performing medically necessary mastectomies must inform patients about their Medicare coverage for post-mastectomy breast reconstruction. This information must be provided and documented in the patient's medical file before the surgery takes place. Failure to comply will result in Medicare withholding payment for the mastectomy procedure.

The Protecting Endowments from Our Adversaries Act imposes severe excise taxes on large private colleges and universities that invest in companies listed on specific U.S. government watchlists. These taxes include an immediate 50% levy upon acquiring a restricted investment and a 100% tax on short-term net income derived from such holdings. The legislation aims to penalize institutions holding assets tied to entities deemed adversarial by federal agencies.

The Preventive Health Savings Act requires the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to score the long-term budget savings resulting from preventive healthcare measures when requested by key congressional leaders. If savings are found, the CBO must include an estimate of these future reductions in its budget projections for the legislation. However, these supplementary savings estimates cannot be used to satisfy standard budget enforcement rules.

This bill amends federal law to establish strict limits and reporting requirements for donations made to Presidential Libraries and Centers. It prohibits certain restricted entities, such as lobbyists and federal contractors, from donating while a President is in office or for two years after they leave. The legislation also imposes an aggregate $10,000 lifetime donation cap per person and mandates public disclosure of all significant contributions.

The CIRCLE Act aims to boost domestic recycling capacity by introducing a new, temporary federal tax credit for investments in recycling infrastructure. This credit, set at 30% of qualified investment, incentivizes modernizing facilities and increasing the supply of domestically recycled materials. The bill also enhances the definition of recyclable materials to support U.S. markets against foreign competition.

This bill, the Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act, establishes a new mandatory rebate system for manufacturers of certain drugs selected for Maximum Fair Price (MFP) negotiation under Medicare. Manufacturers must pay quarterly rebates based on the difference between the standard Medicare payment and the lower negotiated MFP for units sold under Part B. These changes also adjust beneficiary coinsurance calculations to reflect the lower MFP, ensuring patient out-of-pocket costs are based on the negotiated price.

The MINT Act of 2025 modernizes U.S. coinage by eliminating the production of the one-cent coin (penny) for general circulation. This legislation also updates specifications for the five-cent coin (nickel), allowing for potential changes in composition and weight under the direction of the Treasury Secretary. Existing pennies will remain legal tender.

The Timothy J. Barber Act mandates that the Secretary of Labor report to Congress on the effectiveness of OSHA's spending for technical and compliance assistance related to heat-related illness. This report must analyze current results and recommend future actions to improve how funds are used for heat safety. The goal is to ensure federal resources are effectively addressing workplace heat hazards, particularly in cooler states.

The Saving Our Invaluable Land Act of 2025 (SOIL Act) prohibits specified foreign adversaries, including China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia, from purchasing or leasing land within a 10-mile radius of sensitive U.S. national security sites. This measure amends the Defense Production Act to safeguard military bases, ports, and other critical government facilities from foreign acquisition or control. The goal is to prevent foreign surveillance and protect national security operations near vital infrastructure.

This bill amends the Social Security Act to expand the definition of a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) under Medicare to include certain hospitals located on Indian reservations. This change allows reservation-based facilities to qualify for CAH status even if they do not meet standard geographic distance requirements. Furthermore, qualifying hospitals on reservations can establish specialized psychiatric or rehabilitation units without being subject to typical bed count limitations.