Legislation

The American Entrepreneurs First Act mandates that the Small Business Administration (SBA) require citizenship status documentation for loan applications under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act or title V of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958. It also prohibits loans to applicants who are not U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or lawful permanent residents, and to businesses with owners who are asylees, refugees, or aliens without lawful status. This act aims to prioritize American citizens and legal residents in accessing SBA loan programs.

The "Business Over Ballots Act" aims to prevent the Small Business Administration (SBA) from engaging in voter registration activities. It restricts the SBA Administrator from taking actions to facilitate voter registration unless explicitly authorized by federal law, and prohibits recipients of SBA assistance from using funds for voter registration purposes. The bill asserts that supporting voter registration is outside the SBA's mission and legal authority.

The SAFE Supply Chains Act prohibits the Department of Defense from procuring certain IT products from unauthorized sources, with waiver options for research or mission-critical needs. It mandates transparency through annual reports and aims to guide ineligible entities toward becoming authorized resellers, ensuring a more secure federal equipment supply chain. The law goes into effect one year after enactment.

The DRIVE Act prohibits the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from requiring commercial vehicles over 26,000 pounds to use speed limiting devices. This prevents the agency from mandating a maximum speed setting for these vehicles.

The Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2025 amends the Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act of 2009 to improve collaboration on ocean acidification research and monitoring. It includes adding definitions for "Indian Tribe" and "Native Hawaiian organization," and it mandates engagement with affected industry members, coastal stakeholders, community acidification networks, and Indigenous knowledge groups. The act also requires the inclusion of representatives from Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations in advisory boards and emphasizes collaboration with these groups in vulnerability assessments and research planning. Additionally, the bill prioritizes the use of NOAA resources for underserved populations and makes several technical corrections to the original act.

This bill aims to boost American auto manufacturing through tax deductions for companies meeting specific domestic production, labor, and benefit standards. It also seeks to repeal recent vehicle emission and fuel efficiency regulations, including those allowing states to set stricter standards. The bill further directs the EPA and Department of Transportation to establish new greenhouse gas emission and fuel economy standards for both passenger and heavy-duty vehicles, balancing environmental goals with economic and technological feasibility.

The ASCEND Act directs NASA to establish a "Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition Program" to acquire and share commercial Earth remote sensing data, prioritizing U.S. vendors when possible. This program aims to broaden data use for scientific research and applications without restricting the publication of findings. NASA is required to report annually to Congress on its agreements, license terms, and how these agreements advance scientific research.

The "Supporting American Allies Act" exempts goods imported from Israel and Ukraine from tariffs imposed by a specific Executive Order focused on rectifying trade imbalances. This bill aims to support these allies by ensuring their goods are not subject to additional import taxes.

The "Content Origin Protection and Integrity from Edited and Deepfaked Media Act of 2025" aims to combat the spread of deepfakes and misinformation by establishing standards for content provenance, requiring tools to enable users to include provenance information, and prohibiting the removal or alteration of this information. It establishes a public-private partnership to develop standards for watermarking and detecting synthetic content, and directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to conduct research and public education on these technologies. The bill also prohibits using content with provenance information to train AI systems without consent and provides enforcement mechanisms through the FTC and state attorneys general, as well as a private right of action for content owners.

The Organic Science and Research Investment Act of 2025 aims to bolster organic agriculture by expanding research initiatives, providing grants for transitioning to organic practices, and enhancing data collection on organic production and markets. It establishes a coordinated research initiative across agricultural agencies, extends funding for organic research and extension programs, and promotes research into the economic and environmental impacts of organic farming. The act also supports partnerships with various educational institutions and prioritizes projects involving on-farm research and traditional ecological knowledge.

The "NO TIME TO Waste Act" aims to significantly reduce food loss and waste through various initiatives. It establishes an Office of Food Loss and Waste, promotes public-private partnerships, strengthens the government approach to food waste, and launches a national education campaign. The act also supports composting programs and provides grants for food recovery infrastructure. Ultimately, this bill seeks to reduce food loss and waste by 50% by 2030, addressing environmental, economic, and social impacts.

The "Middle Class Mortgage Insurance Premium Act of 2025" permanently increases the income cap for deducting mortgage insurance premiums. It raises the income limit to $200,000 (or $100,000 for those married filing separately), allowing more middle-class homeowners to benefit from this deduction. This change is effective for taxable years starting after December 31, 2025.

The "Expanding Access to Family Planning Act" aims to increase investment in family planning clinics by establishing the Title X Clinic Fund, managed by the Department of Health and Human Services. The fund will provide significant annual appropriations for grants, contracts, and infrastructure improvements for Title X clinics from 2026 through 2035. The act ensures that all pregnancy counseling is nondirective, offering patients comprehensive information on all options, including prenatal care, adoption, and pregnancy termination.

The Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act amends the Social Security Act to revise physician self-referral exemptions, particularly for physician-owned hospitals. It defines and exempts "covered rural hospitals" from certain restrictions, focusing on hospitals located in rural areas and meeting specific criteria. The act also lifts the prohibition on the expansion of existing physician-owned hospitals, effective from the date of enactment.

The NO FAKES Act of 2025 establishes a digital replication right, granting individuals and their rights holders the right to authorize the use of their voice and visual likeness in digital replicas. It defines the scope of this right, sets requirements for licenses, and addresses liability for unauthorized use, including safe harbors for online service providers. The act also outlines civil action remedies and preempts state laws, with specific exceptions, while clarifying that online service providers are not required to monitor their services for digital replicas.

The Organic Imports Verification Act of 2025 requires the Secretary of Agriculture to submit an annual report to Congress regarding residue testing on imported organic feedstuffs. This act also directs the Secretary to develop risk-based protocols to determine which imported organic feedstuffs will be tested annually for prohibited substances and to create a confidential list of those feedstuffs. The Secretary must then conduct annual residue testing on each feedstuff on the list, and if prohibited substances are found above permitted levels, the shipment cannot be sold or labeled as organic.

The Adult Education Workforce Opportunity and Reskilling for Knowledge and Success Act modernizes workforce development and adult education programs by integrating digital literacy, expanding access to career services through public libraries, and increasing funding for adult education. It broadens the goals of adult education to include full participation in community life, enhances performance accountability, and emphasizes preparing adult English learners for active civic engagement. This act aims to better align education with workforce needs, improve access to resources, and equip individuals with the skills necessary for economic self-sufficiency and career advancement.

The "Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Improvement Act of 2025" amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to improve the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). It allows landowners more flexibility in allocating annual payments, sets specific payment rates for water rights retirement and dryland agricultural use agreements, and mandates agreements to protect water resources on agricultural land. Additionally, the bill exempts CREP rental payments from payment limitations.

The "PLAN for Broadband Act" aims to bridge the digital divide by requiring the development of a national strategy for affordable, high-speed internet access for all Americans. This strategy mandates improved coordination among federal agencies, reduced barriers for state and local governments, and efficient distribution of broadband funding. The Act also requires an implementation plan, regular congressional briefings, and a Government Accountability Office study to ensure effective execution and identify areas for improvement. Ultimately, the bill seeks to streamline federal broadband programs, promote accountability, and foster collaboration to expand broadband access and adoption nationwide.

The "Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act of 2025" aims to reduce the financial burden of federal regulations on small businesses. Starting in 2026, the Small Business Administration's regulatory budget for small businesses must not exceed zero, meaning new regulations should not increase costs for these businesses. The Chief Counsel for the Office of Advocacy of the SBA will report annually to Congress on the impact of federal rules on small businesses. No additional funds will be allocated to implement this act.