Legislation

The Native American Seeds Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of the Interior to collaborate with Indian Tribes to identify and protect seeds of traditional or cultural significance. This includes supporting Tribal efforts in seed banking and traditional agriculture systems. The Act also establishes strict confidentiality protections for sensitive information shared by Tribes regarding these seeds.

The Atlantic Coast Shipping Safety Act mandates the establishment of federal shipping safety fairways along the Atlantic Coast. This legislation requires the Coast Guard to issue final regulations, based on their 2024 proposal, establishing minimum fairway widths by December 31, 2026. These safety measures aim to enhance maritime safety in nearshore and offshore areas.

The Emergency Savings Enhancement Act of 2025 aims to improve retirement savings flexibility by increasing the mandatory cash-out limit for retirement plans from \$2,500 to \$5,000. It also raises the annual contribution limit for Roth contributions to employer plans from \$2,500 to \$5,000. These changes are designed to enhance participant options regarding smaller vested balances and Roth savings.

The Transportation Megaprojects Accountability and Oversight Act establishes new requirements for federally funded transportation projects costing \$2.5 billion or more, defined as "megaprojects." This legislation mandates comprehensive risk management plans, the establishment of independent peer review groups, and increased public transparency for these major infrastructure initiatives. The bill also directs the creation of a committee to study best practices and recommend improvements to federal oversight of megaprojects.

The ROTOR Act aims to enhance aviation safety and transparency, primarily by narrowing exceptions for disabling ADS-B tracking on government aircraft and mandating that aircraft equipped with ADS-B Out must also install ADS-B In technology. The bill further requires the FAA to conduct comprehensive safety reviews of military and civilian operations in complex airspace, such as around Reagan National Airport. Finally, it mandates formal agreements for the FAA and the Department of the Army to share critical aviation safety data.

The MACA Act mandates the addition of a new question to the decennial census starting in 2030. This question will require respondents to disclose whether they or any household member hold dual citizenship with the United States and another country, and to specify that country. This aims to collect specific data on dual citizenship status during the population count.

This resolution designates December 8, 2025, as "Jimmy Lai Day" to honor his advocacy for press freedom, religious freedom, and democracy in Hong Kong. It condemns the actions of the People's Republic of China and Hong Kong authorities for suppressing fundamental freedoms and calls for the immediate release of Jimmy Lai and all unjustly imprisoned pro-democracy advocates.

The Veteran Education Empowerment Act establishes a grant program to help colleges and universities create and operate dedicated Student Veteran Centers. These centers will serve as centralized hubs to coordinate academic support, transition services, and community building for student veterans. The bill authorizes funding for these grants, which can be used for establishing and operating the centers, with specific reporting requirements to track effectiveness.

The Trafficking Survivors Relief Act establishes a process for victims of human trafficking to seek the expungement of federal arrests and the vacatur of certain federal criminal convictions resulting from their victimization. It also creates a new duress defense in federal criminal trials for individuals who committed offenses while being trafficked. Furthermore, the bill allows courts to reduce the sentences of current prisoners who committed offenses as a direct result of trafficking.

The Reliable Power Act mandates annual long-term reliability assessments by the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) to proactively identify risks of power shortages. If a "generation inadequacy" is found, it triggers a review process for certain federal agency regulations that affect power generation resources. This ensures federal agencies must address and respond to FERC's recommendations on how their proposed rules might impact the reliability of the bulk-power system before finalizing those actions.

The Protect Children’s Innocence Act establishes federal criminal penalties for performing genital or bodily mutilation or chemical castration on individuals under 18 years old. This law applies when the act involves interstate commerce or occurs in U.S. territories. It explicitly prohibits procedures intended to change a minor's body to correspond with a different sex, with narrow exceptions for specific medical necessities.

This bill directs the United States Postal Service (USPS) to assign a single, unique ZIP Code specifically for Highland City, Utah. The USPS is required to establish this new code within 270 days of the law's enactment. This designation will apply exclusively to the area covered by Highland City.

The Midwives for MOMS Act of 2025 establishes new grant programs to strengthen the maternity care workforce by supporting the education and training of midwives and nurse-midwives. These grants will fund student support, the expansion of accredited educational programs, and the recruitment of clinical preceptors. Priority will be given to institutions that commit to training providers who will practice in designated health professional shortage areas, particularly in rural and economically disadvantaged communities.

The TASA Act of 2025 amends federal law to increase the U.S. government's share of airport development project costs to 95% under specific conditions. This higher federal funding applies to airports receiving essential air service or those located in U.S. territories that were eligible points in 1978. This legislation aims to provide enhanced financial support for critical airport infrastructure in these areas.

The Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2025 significantly amends the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to broaden the definition of homelessness, particularly for children and youth. It mandates increased public reporting of homelessness data through required HMIS disclosures by HUD. Furthermore, the bill modifies grant scoring criteria and planning requirements to better ensure services reach vulnerable populations and align with local needs.

The Arms Sale Oversight Act modifies the expedited procedures in the House of Representatives for reviewing joint resolutions of disapproval concerning proposed arms sales. This bill streamlines the process by setting strict deadlines for committee action and limiting debate on motions to discharge a committee or consider a disapproval resolution. Ultimately, it aims to increase congressional scrutiny over executive branch decisions on arms exports.

The SPEED Act aims to streamline and expedite federal project reviews by reforming the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). It clarifies NEPA as a procedural statute, narrows the scope of environmental effects agencies must consider, and establishes strict timelines for agency decisions. Furthermore, the bill imposes significant limitations on judicial review, requiring courts to defer to agency judgment and limiting remedies to remanding the action for correction rather than vacating permits.

The American Citizens First Act aims to restrict federal public benefits exclusively to U.S. citizens and nationals. It also establishes grounds for denaturalization of naturalized citizens involved in acts undermining domestic tranquility. Furthermore, the bill expands the use of expedited removal procedures and mandates comprehensive security reviews for certain Afghan nationals admitted since January 2021. Finally, it automatically terminates Temporary Protected Status (TPS) if country conditions no longer support the designation or if the crime rate among TPS nationals exceeds the national average by 20 percent.

The Parental Workforce Training Act establishes a $10 million childcare grant program to support parents participating in job training. Local workforce development boards will receive competitive grants to help eligible individuals cover childcare costs while they engage in employment and training activities. This initiative aims to remove childcare barriers for parents seeking to enhance their job skills.

The Hire Student Veterans Act expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit to incentivize employers for hiring veterans currently using educational assistance benefits. This legislation creates a new category of eligible veterans and modifies the minimum employment period required to claim the tax credit for hiring these individuals.