Legislation

The Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025 aims to strengthen existing federal background check systems to prevent prohibited persons from acquiring firearms. This bill primarily mandates that most private firearm transfers must be facilitated through a licensed dealer who will conduct a background check. The legislation includes specific exceptions for family gifts, law enforcement, and temporary transfers under emergency circumstances.

This Act authorizes a land exchange between the federal government and the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation. The exchange involves the Nation conveying approximately 1,460 acres of its non-federal land to the United States in return for about 1,475 acres of National Forest System land. As a condition, the Nation must agree to protect the historical integrity of the Arrowhead landmark site.

The Bicycle Commuter Act of 2025 reinstates and expands tax benefits for employers who support employees using bicycles or scooters for commuting. This legislation broadens the definition of qualified commuting property to include electric bikes and scooters, covering expenses for purchase, repair, and storage. The bill sets a new monthly limit on the tax-free exclusion for these benefits, effective for tax years beginning after 2024.

The Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act establishes a mandatory, quadrennial review process to assess national wildfire challenges and strategic progress. This review requires federal agencies to collaborate across jurisdictional lines to address evolving risks to communities and natural resources over the next 20 years. The resulting report will inform Congress on necessary legislative or administrative changes to improve wildfire management.

The FORCE Act establishes the National Defense Executive Reserve, a new program allowing private sector experts to temporarily fill federal roles during national emergencies. This legislation mandates the creation of reserve units within key agencies like Commerce, Defense, and Homeland Security. Additionally, the bill modernizes how the government uses voluntary agreements under the Defense Production Act, shifting authority away from the FTC and requiring the development of a critical national defense action plan utilizing the new Reserve.

The Advanced AI Security Readiness Act mandates the creation of an "AI Security Playbook" to defend cutting-edge artificial intelligence from theft by sophisticated actors. Developed by the NSA Director through the AI Security Center, this playbook will detail vulnerabilities, identify critical components of advanced AI, and outline strategies for defense and response. The goal is to establish robust security measures for technologies deemed high-risk to national security.

The Streamlined FEMA Cost Exemption Act shortens the government's timeline to recoup mistaken disaster assistance payments and grants the President new authority to waive duplication rules upon a Governor's request. Additionally, the bill allows the FEMA Administrator to waive the requirement for recipients to repay small overages (up to 5%) on covered disaster projects. Finally, it directs the FEMA Administrator to establish an acceptable error ratio for determining disaster assistance eligibility.

The Toxic Health Threat Warning Act of 2025 mandates that the Secretary of the Army test water for harmful cyanotoxins before releasing it from government flood control structures. If contamination exceeds 8 parts-per-billion, the Secretary must notify the public and all affected state, local, and Tribal governments about the health risks. This ensures communities are warned about potential toxic water releases.

The Kelsey Smith Act mandates that providers of certain phone and internet services must immediately disclose a device's location information to law enforcement or emergency dispatchers under specific emergency circumstances. This disclosure is required if there is a reasonable belief the device was recently used for a 911 call or if there is a risk of death or serious physical harm to the user. The Act provides legal protection for providers who comply with these emergency requests while preserving the authority of stricter state laws.

This Act mandates that the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) formally coordinate to ensure small businesses understand and comply with beneficial ownership reporting requirements. The agencies must establish a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) detailing joint outreach, educational efforts, and public dissemination of rules. Furthermore, they are required to submit regular joint reports to Congress detailing outreach progress and compliance rates among reporting companies.

The Mitigating Extreme Lawlessness and Threats Act updates federal penalties for participating in riots under U.S. Code. This legislation clarifies sentencing guidelines based on the severity of the actions committed, including specific enhancements for violence or the assault of a federal officer. The bill aims to establish a clearer and more structured system for punishing riot-related offenses.

The Fit to Serve Act prohibits the Department of Defense from discriminating against service members or recruits based on their gender identity. This means military standards, involuntary separation, and access to medically necessary healthcare cannot be based on an individual's gender identity. The bill ensures that a service member's gender identity cannot be used to deny entry, continued service, or force them to serve under the sex assigned at birth.

This resolution commemorates the 90th birthday of the Dalai Lama by designating July 6, 2025, as a "Day of Compassion." It strongly reaffirms U.S. support for the human rights, religious freedom, and cultural preservation of the Tibetan people. Furthermore, the resolution asserts that the selection of the next Dalai Lama is solely the right of the Tibetan Buddhist community, rejecting any interference by the People's Republic of China.

The My Body, My Data Act of 2025 establishes strict federal protections for personal reproductive and sexual health information held by regulated entities. This law limits data collection and sharing to only what is strictly necessary for providing requested services. It grants individuals the rights to access, correct, and delete this sensitive data, and requires clear public privacy policies detailing data handling practices. Finally, the Act prohibits retaliation against individuals who exercise these new privacy rights and grants enforcement authority to the FTC while allowing individuals to sue violators.

The CLASS Act of 2025 aims to protect students' rights in legal disputes with institutions of higher education. It prohibits mandatory arbitration clauses in student enrollment agreements and forbids colleges receiving federal aid from requiring students to waive their right to sue the institution. These provisions will take effect one year after the Act is officially enacted.

The Delivering On Government Efficiency in Spending Act mandates increased transparency by requiring federal agencies to report detailed information on all Treasury payments for public posting. It also enhances government integrity by granting the Treasury access to sensitive data, like new hire and tax records, to verify recipients and prevent improper payments. Furthermore, the bill requires agencies to verify bank account information before disbursing funds to ensure accuracy. These measures aim to improve oversight, reduce fraud, and increase accountability in federal spending.

The No Visas for Violent Criminals Act establishes new grounds for the deportation of non-citizens convicted of certain crimes committed during protests, specifically those involving property destruction or blocking critical infrastructure. Conviction under these provisions results in the immediate cancellation of any existing visa. Furthermore, the bill mandates the swift removal of the individual from the United States within 60 days of the conviction.

The IDeA Reauthorization Act of 2025 officially names and updates the Institutional Development Award (IDeA) program to support biomedical and behavioral research institutions in states lagging in NIH funding. This legislation mandates increased transparency by requiring the NIH to publicly report annually on the program's strategy, awards, and impact on research quality and workforce development. The bill also clarifies eligibility criteria based on state-level NIH funding levels.

This proposed constitutional amendment seeks to grant Congress the explicit power to prohibit the physical desecration of the United States flag. If ratified by three-fourths of the states within seven years, this would allow Congress to enact federal laws protecting the flag from physical damage or destruction.

The GAMBLER Act establishes the Border Enforcement Trust Fund to finance immigration enforcement operations. This fund will be financed by redirecting specific existing excise tax revenues, such as those on firearms and ammunition, to cover the costs of apprehending, detaining, and removing undocumented immigrants. The money can only be spent on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations if Congress passes an appropriations bill.