Legislation

The Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2025 (PHIT Act) aims to promote public health by incentivizing healthier lifestyles. This bill allows taxpayers to treat certain qualified expenses for physical activity, fitness instruction, and exercise equipment as deductible medical expenses, up to annual limits of \$1,000 or \$2,000 depending on filing status. These provisions are designed to make fitness more financially accessible for individuals and families.

The Stop CCP VISAs Act of 2025 prohibits the issuance of F, J, or M nonimmigrant visas to nationals of the People's Republic of China. This measure specifically targets temporary student and research visas. The goal is to prevent individuals from entering the U.S. under these categories for study or research purposes.

The Coast Guard Improvement Act of 2025 establishes the new, high-level position of Secretary of the Coast Guard, who will serve as the civilian head of the service. This Secretary will report directly to the Secretary of Homeland Security and oversee all administrative and operational affairs of the Coast Guard. The bill also mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security submit a reorganization plan to Congress detailing the transition of responsibilities to this new office.

This bill officially renames the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to the **Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic**. The Act ensures that all official records and documents will use this new designation moving forward.

The COST of Relocations Act establishes strict new requirements for federal agencies planning significant job or function relocations. Before proceeding, agencies must conduct a detailed, publicly available benefit-cost analysis reviewed by their Inspector General. This process ensures Congress receives an independent assessment of the move's justification, adherence to economic guidelines, and potential mission impacts.

This bill addresses the congressional budget process by setting expedited rules for the House to consider the Senate's fiscal year 2025 budget resolution. It limits debate to one hour before an immediate vote on the Senate's proposed spending levels for 2025 through 2034. Additionally, the measure temporarily pauses the calculation of calendar days for terminating a specific national emergency declared in April 2025.

The Restoring Fort Leonard Wood Act of 2025 authorizes $700 million for the replacement of 1,142 existing military family housing units at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. This legislation directs the Secretary of the Army to execute necessary construction projects to upgrade family accommodations at the installation.

The Repealing Illegal Freedom and Liberty Excises (RIFLE) Act eliminates the federal transfer tax previously imposed on certain firearms. This legislation repeals Section 5811 of the Internal Revenue Code and updates related tax provisions accordingly. The Act explicitly clarifies that it does not grant the Consumer Product Safety Commission any new oversight authority over firearms.

The LOCAL Foods Act of 2025 expands exemptions under the Federal Meat Inspection Act for small-scale, personal meat processing. This allows individuals who partially own livestock to process the resulting meat for their household, guests, or employees without federal inspection. The bill requires owners to maintain strict control and identification of the meat, even when using agents for slaughtering or transport, to prevent it from entering commercial channels.

The Financial Freedom Act of 2025 revises fiduciary duties for retirement plan managers, particularly those offering participant-directed investment options like 401(k)s. This bill clarifies that fiduciaries are not required to select specific investment types for the menu, provided a broad range of suitable options is offered. Furthermore, it prevents the Secretary of Labor from limiting investment choices within self-directed brokerage windows.

The SNAP Reform and Upward Mobility Act of 2025 aims to overhaul how the U.S. measures poverty by incorporating the value of non-cash federal benefits into a new, more comprehensive calculation. Additionally, the bill significantly tightens work requirements for SNAP recipients, increases the financial responsibility of states for program administration, and imposes stricter penalties for retailer fraud. These combined measures seek to promote self-sufficiency while providing a clearer picture of economic need across the country.

The Lower Drug Costs for Families Act updates how prescription drug inflation rebates are calculated to ensure they apply more broadly to drugs on the commercial market. This bill modifies the rules for both Medicare Part B and Part D to adjust the unit counting methods used in rebate calculations. Key changes include excluding certain units, such as those covered by Medicaid, and shifting the base reference years for these calculations.

The Hot Foods Act of 2025 amends the rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to generally allow beneficiaries to purchase hot, ready-to-eat foods. This legislation removes the previous general ban on buying such items with SNAP benefits. However, retailers participating in SNAP will now face a limit, as hot, ready-to-eat food sales cannot exceed 50% of their total gross sales.

The Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act addresses three main areas: resolving complex federal/private land checkerboard patterns in Pershing County to potentially increase local tax revenue, designating over 130,000 acres of BLM land as protected wilderness areas, and transferring 10 acres of federal land into trust status for the Lovelock Paiute Tribe while prohibiting gaming on that parcel. Overall, the bill seeks to streamline land management, expand conservation, and support tribal interests in the region.

The American Prairie Conservation Act establishes new certification requirements for producers who convert native sod (untouched grassland) into cropland to receive federal crop insurance or disaster assistance. Farmers must now formally certify any newly tilled native sod acreage to the Secretary of Agriculture using specific forms and maps. Furthermore, the Secretary is required to report annually on the total amount of certified tilled native sod acreage by county and state through 2030.

The Savings Opportunity and Affordable Repayment Act establishes a new income-contingent student loan repayment plan designed to lower monthly payments based on family size and income relative to the poverty line. This plan offers loan forgiveness after 10 years for undergraduate-only debt or 15 years for debt including graduate loans. Furthermore, the bill eliminates interest accrual that exceeds the borrower's calculated monthly payment.

The Transportation Asset Management Simplification Act revises federal requirements for how states manage their transportation assets, such as roads and bridges. This legislation changes the mandatory compliance review schedule from annual to once every four years, aligning it with existing recertification processes. Furthermore, the bill establishes a clear process allowing states a minimum of 90 days to correct any identified compliance issues before penalties are enforced.

The Volunteer Driver Tax Appreciation Act of 2025 updates the tax deduction available for volunteer driving. This bill requires the charitable mileage rate to be set at a minimum equal to the standard business mileage rate, ensuring volunteer drivers receive fair compensation for vehicle use. This change applies to tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.

The Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act of 2025 establishes a federal grant program to combat dangerous urban heat islands, which disproportionately affect low-income communities. This program will fund eligible entities for projects such as planting trees, installing cool roofs, and creating cooling centers. A minimum of 75% of the funds must be directed toward designated high-need census tracts, emphasizing community engagement and environmental justice in project selection.

This Act establishes an integrated, joint aerial law enforcement program between the U.S. and Canada to operate within 50 miles of the northern border. The program requires strict protection of U.S. civil rights and privacy, with participating officers from both nations receiving specialized training. Additionally, the bill mandates a comprehensive report on the current and potential use of unmanned aircraft systems (drones) along the border. This legislation is designed to be enacted without authorizing any new appropriations of funds.