Legislation

The Saving for the Future Act addresses widespread retirement savings deficiencies by establishing a new Universal Personal Savings program requiring applicable employers to make minimum hourly contributions for employees. This legislation also creates new tax credits for employers making these contributions and for individuals who save outside of an employer plan. Finally, the Act increases both the highest individual income tax rate and the corporate income tax rate.

The RESTRAIN Act prohibits the United States from conducting any explosive testing of nuclear weapons or any other nuclear explosion, effective in fiscal year 2026 and beyond. This legislation specifically bans the use of authorized funds for such testing. However, the Act explicitly allows for the continuation of subcritical nuclear tests.

The Connecting Veterans to Care Act of 2025 aims to improve veteran access to healthcare by providing federal operating assistance for public transportation that services Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities. This assistance is available to public transit systems meeting specific population or service criteria. Recipients must certify that funds are used for VA facility service, with penalties for non-compliance.

The Foreign Remittance Accountability and Transparency Act mandates a study by the Comptroller General and the Treasury Department to investigate foreign government programs that may facilitate U.S. tax evasion through remittances. This study will identify such programs, assess their impact on U.S. tax and reporting laws, and determine the scale of the activity. The resulting report must include policy recommendations for Congress within 180 days of the Act's enactment.

This bill addresses the status of individuals born and residing in American Samoa, who are currently United States nationals but not citizens. It amends passport procedures to allow these nationals to receive a U.S. passport identifying them as either a non-citizen national or, upon request while residing in a U.S. state or covered territory, as both a national and a citizen of the United States. The legislation aims to protect collective self-determination while enabling elective U.S. citizenship for certain residents.

The Integrated Resource Planning Modernization Act directs the Secretary of Energy to develop updated guidelines and best practices for electric utility planning, focusing on modern resource adequacy analysis and diverse energy solutions. The bill also establishes a grant program to help states align their planning requirements with these new federal standards. This effort aims to ensure the reliability and cost-effectiveness of the future electricity system through comprehensive, forward-looking planning.

The Immigration Document Delivery Accountability Act of 2025 mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security establish regulations requiring trackable accountability measures for all immigration status documents sent via the U.S. Postal Service. These measures must include a Postal Service barcode for tracking, such as a tracking number or a signature requirement upon delivery. This ensures greater accountability for the delivery of critical immigration documents, excluding those handed directly to the recipient.

This Act requires the Secretary of State to develop and submit a comprehensive strategy detailing how U.S. security assistance to Mexico will be used to combat transnational criminal networks. The strategy must focus on dismantling drug and human trafficking operations, building institutional capacity, and strengthening the rule of law in Mexico. The report must also include performance metrics and an assessment of past aid effectiveness.

The Common Repository for Small Businesses Act mandates the Department of Defense (DoD) to establish a central repository for essential supplier information needed for vetting contractors. This repository aims to streamline the process for small businesses seeking to supply the DoD by reducing redundant information requests. The development will coordinate with existing small business support efforts and may involve public-private partnerships to increase efficiency.

This bill ensures that all Bureau of Prisons personnel continue to receive their salaries even during periods when discretionary appropriations have lapsed. It mandates that the Treasury provide the necessary funds to cover these payments for both correctional and non-correctional staff at BOP facilities.

This resolution officially designates October 2025 as School Bus Safety Month. The designation aims to utilize media platforms to share public service announcements promoting child safety around buses, recognizing the efforts of school bus operators, and encouraging safe driving practices near school buses.

The National Cemetery Access Act mandates that all national cemeteries managed by the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or the National Park Service must remain open to the public on all federal legal public holidays. This ensures continuous access for visitors to honor veterans and their families throughout the year.

The Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025 ensures that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) continue to operate without interruption in fiscal year 2026 if standard appropriations are delayed. If funding lapses, the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to use funds from the Treasury to provide benefits and reimburse state agencies. This special funding remains in effect until full appropriations are enacted or until September 30, 2026.

The Protect Patients from Healthcare Abuse Act establishes new Medicare conditions of participation for healthcare providers regarding informed consent and the use of chaperones. This bill mandates that providers must have written policies informing patients of their rights, including the right to request a chaperone during sensitive procedures. Furthermore, it requires staff training on chaperone duties, defining sensitive procedures, and ensuring patients provide informed consent.

The HSAs For Heroes Act expands Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility to include veterans regardless of disability status and allows tax-free HSA distributions for expenses incurred during periods of qualified caregiving. Furthermore, the bill removes the requirement to be enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan to contribute to an HSA and increases the annual contribution limit to a fixed amount of $9,000. The legislation also mandates regulatory guidance and reporting to Congress regarding veteran participation and HSA usage.

This bill authorizes the presentation of a single Congressional Gold Medal to honor the Medevac Marines and Navy Corpsmen who served in helicopter support roles during the Vietnam War. The legislation recognizes their heroic service, which included critical troop transport, supply delivery, and life-saving medical evacuations under dangerous conditions. The gold medal will be struck by the Secretary of the Treasury and ultimately displayed at the National Museum of the United States Navy. The Secretary is also authorized to sell bronze duplicates of the medal to the public.

The North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2025 seeks to continue and strengthen U.S. efforts to promote human rights and democracy in North Korea. The bill reauthorizes key programs and emphasizes the need to increase the flow of outside information into the isolated nation. It also urges China to cease forcibly repatriating North Korean refugees and calls for prioritizing family reunions for divided Korean Americans. Finally, the Act establishes new reporting requirements concerning U.S. human rights activities related to North Korea.

This bill authorizes the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Major Thomas D. Howie for his extraordinary bravery and leadership during the Battle of Normandy. The medal will be presented to his next of kin before being permanently displayed at The Citadel Museum. The Treasury Secretary is also authorized to strike and sell bronze duplicates of the medal.

The BIS License Fee Prohibition Act prohibits the Federal Government from collecting any fees for licenses or authorizations required under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. This legislation mandates that any such fees previously collected must be returned to the license holders within 30 days of enactment. The Act affirms that imposing export fees violates constitutional prohibitions against export taxes.

This bill, the Abducted Ukrainian Children Recovery and Accountability Act, authorizes the Departments of Justice and State to provide technical assistance and training to Ukraine. This support aims to help Ukraine secure the exchange of prisoners of war, release civilian detainees, and facilitate the return of forcibly transferred Ukrainian children. The legislation also mandates support for the rehabilitation of returned children and the investigation and prosecution of those responsible for the abductions.