Legislation

The Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act of 2025 aims to restrict the power of U.S. District Courts to issue broad nationwide injunctions. This legislation mandates that any order for injunctive relief must be narrowly tailored, applying only to the specific parties involved in the lawsuit or limited to the geographic boundaries of the judicial district where the court sits. The goal is to prevent federal courts from issuing sweeping orders that affect the entire nation.

The Nutritious SNAP Act of 2025 updates the definition of "food" in federal nutrition programs by explicitly excluding certain snack and dessert items. Furthermore, this Act allows state agencies to request a waiver to prohibit the purchase of items they deem "unhealthy food" using nutrition benefits for home consumption.

The Federal Reserve Regulatory Oversight Act places the administrative costs associated with the Federal Reserve's non-monetary policy functions, such as bank supervision and regulation, under the annual Congressional appropriations process. This requires the Fed to seek explicit Congressional approval for funding these specific operational expenses starting in fiscal year 2026. The bill does not affect the funding for the Fed's core monetary policy activities.

The UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025 aims to immediately restart U.S. funding for the UN agency assisting Palestinian refugees, which was previously frozen. This bill mandates the cancellation of existing restrictions and requires the Secretary of State to resume aid payments while ensuring accountability based on an independent review. Furthermore, it urges Israel to cooperate with UNRWA investigations to maintain agency neutrality.

This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to submit a comprehensive report to Congress detailing the National Park Service's application of preservation standards for the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program over the last decade. The report must analyze processing times, outcomes, and user feedback related to historic preservation certification applications. Finally, the Secretary must provide recommendations for updating the standards to better facilitate affordable housing development and address modern challenges.

This Act mandates an annual review of the Code of Federal Regulations using artificial intelligence systems developed in partnership with NIST to identify redundant or outdated rules. If an agency confirms an AI-flagged regulation is unnecessary, it must be removed or updated within 30 days using an expedited process. This legislation aims to rapidly streamline federal regulations by leveraging technology to eliminate obsolete requirements.

The Abolish Super PACs Act seeks to curb the influence of large, unlimited political donations by imposing new contribution limits on independent expenditure committees (Super PACs). Congress finds that uncapped spending has led to the appearance of corruption and damaged public trust in elections. This legislation aims to reduce the potential for corrupt deals and restore faith in the fairness of federal campaigns.

The State-Managed Disaster Relief Act establishes an optional, expedited process for states and tribes to receive upfront funding for "covered small disasters." Governors or tribal leaders can elect to receive a lump-sum payment equal to 80% of the estimated disaster costs instead of using the standard Public Assistance Program. Accepting this final payment grants recipients maximum flexibility in how they manage and distribute recovery funds, provided they adhere to existing compliance laws. This new procedure must be chosen annually and agreed upon with FEMA within 90 days of the incident.

The WATCH Act establishes new federal oversight for foreign laboratories receiving U.S. funding for animal research, primarily from the NIH. These labs must now undergo mandatory quarterly inspections to ensure compliance with established animal welfare standards. Failure to pass these inspections and correct deficiencies can result in the suspension or revocation of federal funding.

The No Tax Subsidies for Stadiums Act of 2025 prohibits the issuance of federal tax-exempt bonds for financing or refinancing professional sports stadiums. This legislation immediately ends the federal tax break previously available to investors purchasing bonds used for stadium construction or renovation. Consequently, any bonds issued for these facilities will now be subject to federal taxation.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow distributions from a Health Savings Account (HSA) for the funeral expenses of the account beneficiary to be treated as qualified, tax-free distributions. These expenses, which include burial, cremation, and related services, are capped at a total of \$5,000 per beneficiary. The legislation also clarifies that funeral expenses incurred within 90 days after the account holder's death can be treated as if they occurred before death for tax purposes.

The PARA-EMT Act of 2025 addresses the critical national shortage of EMTs and paramedics by establishing a pilot grant program to help agencies hire, train, and support their emergency medical workforce. It also creates a federal grant program to assist states in streamlining the transition of veterans with military medical training into civilian EMS roles. Finally, the bill mandates a comprehensive study to quantify the current and projected workforce shortage and recommend solutions, including potential visa considerations.

The Delinking Revenue from Unfair Gouging Act (DRUG Act) fundamentally reforms how Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) are paid for administering prescription drug benefits, effective January 1, 2027. This legislation prohibits PBMs from receiving most revenue tied to drug prices, rebates, or discounts from third parties. Instead, PBMs may only charge a strictly defined, flat-rate "bona fide service fee" for itemized services rendered. The bill mandates that all negotiated rebates and discounts must be fully passed through to the health plan or issuer to lower prescription costs for members.

The Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025 amends the Veterans Community Care Program to officially recognize providers working through state-compliant nurse registries. This ensures that services delivered by registered nurses, CNAs, and home health aides contracted via these registries are eligible for VA community care payments. The bill updates existing law to broaden the pool of recognized homecare providers available to veterans.

This Joint Resolution seeks to disapprove a recent rule issued by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) concerning the listing of derivative contracts based on voluntary carbon credits. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, Congress is effectively nullifying the CFTC's guidance published in October 2024. This action prevents the agency's specific interpretation regarding carbon credit derivatives from taking legal effect.

The Uzbekistan Normalized Trade Act grants the President the authority to extend nondiscriminatory trade treatment to products from Uzbekistan. This action will terminate the application of Title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to Uzbekistan. This change is contingent upon the President certifying that Uzbekistan has officially acceded to the World Trade Organization (WTO).

The Wildfire Homeowner Relief Act directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a comprehensive study on the feasibility of establishing a federal program to voluntarily buy out homes in high-risk wildfire areas. This study must analyze existing federal buyout programs and recommend how a new wildfire buyout initiative should be structured, managed, and funded. The GAO is required to submit a full report with its findings and recommendations to Congress within one year.

The Children’s Health Protection Act of 2025 establishes a dedicated Office of Children's Health Protection within the EPA to specifically address environmental and safety hazards disproportionately affecting children. This Act also mandates the continuation of a permanent Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee to advise the EPA Administrator on related programs and rules. The goal is to ensure federal actions actively protect infants, children, and adolescents from environmental dangers.

The Taxpayer-Funded Union Time Transparency Act requires federal agencies to annually report detailed information regarding the time and money spent on labor organization activities and official union business. This comprehensive report must be made public and submitted to Congress, detailing costs associated with employee salaries on official time, bargaining, grievances, and the use of government property by unions. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) will periodically audit agency accounting practices to ensure accurate reporting of these taxpayer-funded expenditures.

The FRIDGE Act of 2025 aims to boost U.S. agricultural exports by addressing critical infrastructure weaknesses in foreign markets. This legislation authorizes funding to provide technical assistance and training specifically focused on improving foreign cold chain capacity and storage. By strengthening these global supply chains, the bill seeks to reduce spoilage of American food products and expand market access for U.S. commodities.