Legislation

The "Union Station Redevelopment Corporation Funding Eligibility Act" makes the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation eligible for various federal grants related to infrastructure and rail improvements. These include BUILD grants, national infrastructure project assistance grants, consolidated rail infrastructure and safety improvement grants, and federal-state partnership for intercity passenger rail grants. The federal share for projects involving the Corporation is set at 100 percent.

The Postal Service Transparency and Review Act increases oversight of the Postal Service by requiring them to submit proposals to the Postal Regulatory Commission for advisory opinions before implementing significant service changes. The Postal Service is prohibited from acting on the proposed change before the Commission issues its advisory opinion. The Commission can suspend implementation if the Postal Service fails to seek a required advisory opinion, and mandates that mail service levels return to pre-change levels until an advisory opinion is sought. Congress can disapprove the Postal Service's proposal via joint resolution.

The "Imported Seafood Quality Enforcement Act" aims to ensure the safety of seafood imported into the United States by requiring it to meet U.S. standards through regular inspections of foreign facilities and seafood shipments. It mandates inspection and testing of a significant percentage of imports, especially from new exporters, and imposes penalties for failed inspections, including potential import bans. The Act also enables cooperation with states to conduct inspections and testing, enhancing the oversight of imported seafood safety.

This bill allows the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to bring a land claim case against the U.S. government in the United States Court of Federal Claims regarding an 1805 treaty. This ability to bring the case will expire one year after the bill is enacted. The bill also extinguishes all other land claims by the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma in Illinois, except for the claim authorized under this bill.

The "Honor and Hire Veterans Act of 2025" amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the work opportunity credit for employers who hire qualified veterans. The bill raises the credit to 50% of first-year wages and increases the wage limitations for calculating the credit. It also adjusts the credit percentages if minimum employment periods are not met. These changes aim to incentivize the employment of veterans.

The "Tax Cut for Workers Act of 2025" expands the Earned Income Credit (EIC) by lowering the minimum age, eliminating the maximum age, and increasing the credit amount for individuals without qualifying children. It also makes permanent certain EIC rules for Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and possessions with mirror code tax systems and allows taxpayers to elect to use prior year earned income for EIC calculation if it results in a larger credit. These changes will be effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

The Family First Act expands the child tax credit, offering up to \$4,200 per child under age 6 and \$3,000 for older children, and introduces a tax credit for pregnant mothers with qualifying unborn children. It also simplifies the Earned Income Credit, setting new maximum credit amounts and income thresholds, while eliminating the additional exemption for dependents and the head of household filing status. Additionally, the act modifies the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and disallows deductions for state and local taxes for individuals.

The "Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act" requires the Secretary of the Interior to maintain a genetically diverse herd of at least 150 horses in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. It directs the Secretary to develop a management plan within 120 days, ensuring cost-effective management without adverse impact on the park's resources. The Act restricts the removal of horses from the park, except for maintaining genetic diversity, emergencies, or protecting public health and safety, and mandates annual public reporting on the horse population's health and structure.

The "National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025" directs the President to establish a coordinated, multi-agency initiative to advance national security, economic productivity, and competitiveness in biotechnology. This initiative will streamline federal activities, support research and development, promote commercialization, and address biosafety, biosecurity, workforce development, and international partnerships. The Act establishes a National Biotechnology Coordination Office and an Interagency Committee to oversee the initiative, requiring them to develop a national strategy, create a public website, and submit annual reports to Congress. The Act also authorizes funding for the National Science Foundation to support the coordination office.

The "Small Business Energy Loan Enhancement Act" increases the maximum loan amounts for certain energy-related projects from $5.5 million to $10 million. It requires the Small Business Administration to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the industries and geographic areas receiving these loans. This act aims to provide greater financial support for small businesses investing in energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.

The Gas-Operated Semi-Automatic Firearms Exclusion (GOSAFE) Act restricts the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, and possession of certain gas-operated semi-automatic firearms and large capacity ammunition feeding devices, while providing exceptions for governmental use, certain pre-existing firearms, and transfers to immediate family members. The bill also allows Byrne grants to be used for buy-back programs for these firearms and devices, and establishes penalties for violations, as well as a process for determining which firearms are prohibited, including manufacturer applications and judicial review. Finally, the bill establishes a "Firearm Safety Trust Fund" in the Treasury, using taxes collected by the ATF to fund the requirements of this act.

The Small Business Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2025 aims to protect small businesses and individual taxpayers by modifying standards for awarding costs and fees, increasing civil damage amounts for certain IRS misconduct, and enhancing taxpayer rights during IRS proceedings. The bill includes provisions such as banning ex parte discussions between the IRS and appeals officers, ensuring the right to an independent conference, promoting alternative dispute resolution, and limiting enforcement of liens on primary residences. Additionally, the legislation addresses misconduct within the IRS, mandates reviews by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, allows deductions for certain audit expenses, sets a term limit for the National Taxpayer Advocate, and repeals the partial payment requirement for offers-in-compromise. This act seeks to create a fairer and more transparent process for taxpayers interacting with the IRS.

The WISE Act aims to strengthen protections and expand immigration benefits for non-citizen survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other crimes. It reforms the U visa program, broadens protections for battered spouses and children, limits the detention and removal of survivors, and enhances access to information and services. The bill also addresses issues related to waivers, step-children, visa caps, and naturalization requirements for survivors of abuse. Overall, the Act seeks to remove obstacles and provide timely access to immigration relief for vulnerable immigrants.

The TAME Extreme Weather and Wildfires Act aims to improve weather forecasting and wildfire risk analysis by utilizing artificial intelligence (AI). It directs the Under Secretary to develop weather forecasting training datasets, create AI-driven weather models, and enhance information dissemination, while also supporting traditional weather observation methods. The Act promotes public-private partnerships, requires making AI weather models publicly available, and addresses potential risks to U.S. security from foreign access to weather data. It allocates specific appropriations for these activities through 2030.

The Infrastructure Project Acceleration Act aims to expedite the approval process for large-scale manufacturing projects in the U.S. by exempting "priority manufacturing projects" from certain environmental regulations and limiting judicial review. It prioritizes state and tribal environmental reviews, and designates the D.C. Circuit Court as the sole venue for legal challenges to the Act. This bill intends to streamline the development of significant manufacturing facilities while reducing potential delays from environmental concerns and lawsuits.

The "End Judge Shopping Act" amends title 28 of the U.S. Code to limit the issuance of nationwide injunctions by single-judge divisions of U.S. District Courts. It requires that civil actions seeking orders with nationwide enforcement be filed in districts with at least two active judges. This aims to prevent plaintiffs from strategically filing lawsuits in divisions where a single judge could issue an injunction affecting the entire country.

This bill increases the maximum amount of housing loan guaranty entitlement available to certain veterans. Specifically, it raises the limit to 25% of 1.5 times the Freddie Mac conforming loan limit. This adjustment aims to provide greater home buying power for eligible veterans.

The Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act requires the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to update regulations to increase the consolidated asset threshold to $25 billion for bank holding companies or savings and loan holding companies.

This bill aims to increase access to high-quality, affordable infant and toddler child care, particularly for student parents at community colleges and minority-serving institutions, by establishing federal grants to support child care services on campuses and in communities. It expands eligibility for childcare assistance, increases federal matching payments to states, and requires colleges to inform students with dependents about dependent care allowances for federal student aid. These measures collectively support parents in completing their education, strengthen the early childhood education workforce, and improve the quality of care for young children.

The "Retirement Freedom Act" enables individuals eligible for Medicare Part A to opt out of coverage without penalty, and allows them to re-enroll in the future without penalty. Opting out of Medicare Part A will not impact eligibility for Social Security benefits. Individuals will not be required to repay any amount for Part A services received before opting out.