Legislation

The Selena Commemorative Coin Act directs the Treasury to mint gold, silver, and half-dollar coins in 2029, bearing designs emblematic of Selena Quintanilla. Surcharges from the coin sales will benefit the Friends of the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History, supporting museum operations and a Selena exhibit. Minting and issuing the coins must not create any net cost to the Federal Government.

The Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to limit consumer reporting agencies from sharing credit report information when a person requests a credit report for a residential mortgage loan. Consumer reporting agencies can only furnish this information if the entity has a firm offer of credit or insurance, has the consumer's authorization, or has an existing relationship with the consumer as a mortgage lender, servicer, or financial institution. This act aims to protect consumers' privacy during the home buying process by limiting the amount of entities that get access to their credit information. The changes will take effect 180 days after the Act is enacted.

The REPAIR Act of 2025 aims to streamline the judicial review process for project authorizations, setting time limits for legal claims and prioritizing agency correction over halting projects. It requires mediation for stalled projects, overseen by the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council, to expedite reauthorization. The act also limits who can bring lawsuits and ensures cases are randomly assigned to judges and makes information on judicial review timelines publicly available. Finally, the act modifies the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to prevent lawsuits regarding project approvals or authorizations.

The "Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act of 2025" makes the adoption tax credit refundable, allowing more families to benefit from it. It redesignates the adoption tax credit from section 23 to 36C within the Internal Revenue Code. The bill also allows excess credit from the previous tax year under the old section to be added to the credit allowed under the new section for the first applicable tax year. These changes will apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

The Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act of 2025 expands the authority of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to review real estate transactions near military installations, training routes, special use airspace, controlled firing areas, and military operation areas involving foreign entities tied to Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. It also stipulates that the Secretary of Defense must wait for CFIUS to conclude its review of energy projects before completing their own review, and it restricts the Secretary of Transportation from making determinations on proposed structures until CFIUS concludes its review. Additionally, it mandates that Congress be notified of covered transactions, specifically informing Senators from the state and the House Representative from the district where the military installation, route, airspace, or area is located.

The Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025 establishes a Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access within the Department of Veterans Affairs to advise on accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The committee will assess disability access needs, evaluate accessibility and compliance, and advise on improvements to communications, services, benefits, and facilities. The committee will submit reports to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs every two years, who will then submit these reports to Congress and make them public. This act also requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to abolish or consolidate certain inactive advisory committees.

The FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act allows FEMA to provide financial aid to local governments or electric cooperatives to reimburse interest paid on loans used for disaster relief activities. The amount reimbursed will be the lesser of the actual interest paid or the interest calculated using the prime rate. This applies to interest incurred up to 9 years before the Act's enactment, using only funds appropriated after the enactment date. The Act also establishes procedures for states to be reimbursed for qualifying loan interest for projects awaiting obligation.

The Defense Quantum Acceleration Act of 2025 aims to accelerate the adoption of quantum information science technologies within the Department of Defense by establishing joint activities, designating a Principal Quantum Advisor, and creating a national defense quantum information science joint center of excellence. It requires the development of a five-year strategic plan, promotes workforce development in quantum information science, and ensures budgetary oversight of quantum-related activities. The act also emphasizes collaboration with allies, particularly the Five Eyes countries, and encourages engagement with industry and academia to advance quantum technology for national security purposes.

The American Family Act establishes a new, fully refundable monthly child tax credit, providing monthly allowances to eligible families with children. It creates a system for monthly advance payments of the child tax credit, administered by the Secretary, and includes income limitations and eligibility criteria. The Act also provides a credit for certain other dependents and terminates the existing annual child tax credit after 2024. This aims to provide regular financial support to families with children, reducing child poverty and enhancing economic stability.

The Retirement Savings for Americans Act of 2025 establishes the American Worker Retirement Plan, a retirement fund within the U.S. Treasury, to help workers save for retirement through automatic enrollment, diverse investment options, and government matching contributions. It creates the American Worker Retirement Investment Board to oversee the fund's management and sets guidelines for investment policies and fiduciary responsibilities. Additionally, the act introduces a Government Match Tax Credit to incentivize contributions to the fund, particularly for lower to moderate-income individuals, by matching a percentage of their contributions.

The TAME Extreme Weather and Wildfires Act aims to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to improve weather and wildfire forecasting, enhance data delivery, and provide better support for communities and emergency responders. This includes creating comprehensive weather forecasting training datasets, developing AI weather models, and establishing a fire environment modeling program. The Act also promotes partnerships between the government, private sector, and universities to foster innovation and ensure a skilled workforce in AI weather forecasting. Finally, the Act focuses on open data access while protecting national security and intellectual property.

The "Tax Relief from Tariffs and High Costs Act" introduces a one-time tax credit for individuals in 2025, amounting to 10% of their federal income tax liability. This credit is designed to provide financial relief, but it is not available to individuals with a modified adjusted gross income exceeding $100,000. The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to include this new credit, ensuring its implementation and integration with existing tax regulations.

The Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025 reauthorizes and amends the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000. It prioritizes grants for human trafficking prevention education in high-risk areas, particularly those partnering with nonprofits and law enforcement. The bill also establishes the Frederick Douglass Human Trafficking Survivors Employment and Education Program to provide comprehensive services to trafficking victims, including education, job training, and legal assistance. Finally, it extends funding authorizations for key programs aimed at combating human trafficking and preventing child exploitation.

The Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act of 2025 aims to improve financial recoveries for employees and retirees during company bankruptcy proceedings by prioritizing wage claims and protecting retirement savings. The bill modifies bankruptcy code to require good-faith negotiation between the trustee and labor organization, prioritize job preservation, and safeguard earned benefits during corporate restructurings. It also restricts excessive executive compensation and benefits, especially in cases where companies are facing bankruptcy. Additionally, the bill protects the rights of labor organizations and collective bargaining agreements during bankruptcy proceedings.

The "Fair College Admissions for Students Act" prohibits colleges and universities from giving preferential treatment in admissions to applicants based on connections to donors or alumni. This amendment to the Higher Education Act of 1965 aims to eliminate legacy and donor preferences in college admissions. The change will take effect at the start of the second academic year after the enactment of this law.

The "Warrant for Metadata Act" amends Title 18 of the U.S. Code to require law enforcement to obtain a warrant before compelling electronic communication or remote computing services to disclose customer records or metadata. This eliminates previous exceptions that allowed access to older electronic communications without a warrant. It ensures that obtaining subscriber information and metadata necessitates a warrant under established legal procedures.

The "Protecting Election Administration from Interference Act of 2025" aims to safeguard the integrity of federal elections by enhancing protections for election records, papers, and equipment, mandating that paper records of cast ballots remain the official record. It sets standards for retaining and preserving election materials, allows for the reuse of election equipment, and introduces penalties for reckless disregard that results in the theft, destruction, or alteration of election materials. The Act also enables judicial review for election records and prohibits intimidation of those involved in processing, scanning, tabulating, canvassing, or certifying voting results.

The "Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2025" requires the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a feasibility study on designating the Benton MacKaye Trail as a national scenic trail. This 287-mile trail spans Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina, offering diverse scenic views and traversing biodiverse wilderness. The study, to be completed within one year, will assess the trail's suitability for national scenic trail status.

The VA DATA Act of 2025 restricts the Department of Veterans Affairs from sharing veterans' data with the United States DOGE Service and prohibits special government employees from using veterans' data for commercial gain. It mandates that these employees return all data upon service termination, ensuring no copies are retained. The bill defines "veterans' data" as encompassing personal health, personal identifying, and financial information of veterans. This act aims to enhance the transparency and accountability of veteran data access within the VA.

The Family Cord Blood Banking Act allows taxpayers to use Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to pay for private umbilical cord blood or tissue banking services. To qualify, the bank must be accredited and compliant with Section 361 of the Public Health Service Act. This provision applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.