Legislation

The Claiming Age Clarity Act mandates that the Social Security Administration (SSA) update all official terminology related to retirement ages. This change replaces existing terms like "early eligibility age" and "full retirement age" with standardized language such as "minimum monthly benefit age" and "standard monthly benefit age." The goal is to create clearer, more consistent communication regarding when individuals can claim Social Security benefits.

The Career and Technical Education Access Act establishes a federal grant program to help states build, expand, or upgrade high-quality Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs aligned with local workforce needs. This legislation also creates a new CTE Pell Grant to provide financial assistance to public high school students pursuing necessary job training and industry certifications. The goal is to increase student access to hands-on learning, connect education directly to high-demand careers, and facilitate credit transfer to postsecondary institutions.

The Stop DC CAMERA Act aims to eliminate automated traffic enforcement systems, such as speed cameras, within the District of Columbia. Furthermore, this bill repeals the authority allowing D.C. to post signs prohibiting right turns on red lights near traffic signals. In essence, it removes two specific traffic enforcement mechanisms currently used by the city.

The Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025 mandates that the Social Security Administration (SSA) must reissue a new Social Security Number (SSN) for any child under 14 whose physical card was lost or stolen in the mail. This action is required if a parent or guardian provides proof of the mailing loss or theft under penalty of perjury. These new protections aim to safeguard the identity of young children whose SSNs have been compromised through mail theft.

The Protect Older Job Applicants Act of 2025 (POJA Act) explicitly extends the protections of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) to job applicants, prohibiting employers from limiting or classifying applicants based on age during the hiring process. Additionally, the bill mandates that the EEOC conduct a study on age discrimination claims filed under the ADEA since 2015. The EEOC must then report these findings, along with recommendations for combating hiring bias, to Congress and the public.

The Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act mandates updated threat analyses of the northern border every two years, with the first due by September 2, 2026. Following each analysis, the Department of Homeland Security must update its border strategy or formally explain why an update is unnecessary. The bill also requires classified briefings for Congress and the development of performance measures for Air and Marine Operations along the northern border.

This bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to expand eligibility for additional federal subsidies for water infrastructure projects. It specifically allows these funds to support investments in new technologies and processes that promote water efficiency, energy efficiency, and stormwater runoff reduction. The goal is to encourage the development of cost-effective and sustainable water infrastructure.

The America’s CHILDREN Act of 2025 establishes a new pathway to permanent residency for certain individuals who entered the U.S. as children, lived here legally for at least eight years as dependents of work visa holders, and subsequently earned a U.S. college degree. The bill also introduces significant "age-out" protections, allowing long-term dependents to retain their original priority dates for visa processing. Furthermore, it clarifies rules for derivative beneficiaries, potentially granting them work authorization in certain dependent statuses.

The Protecting Americans from Doxing and Political Violence Act establishes new privacy protections for Members of Congress, former Members, and their families by restricting the public disclosure of sensitive personal information by government agencies and data brokers. The bill mandates the removal of "covered information," such as home addresses and personal phone numbers, from public records within 72 hours upon request. It also makes it illegal for data brokers to sell this protected information and requires other online entities to cease posting it after receiving notice.

The Stop Censoring Military Families Act mandates the immediate restoration of previously available learning materials in Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools and prevents new restrictions until after the 2026–2027 academic year. It establishes strict notification and review processes before the Secretary of Defense can issue major directives affecting multiple DoDEA schools. Furthermore, the Act nullifies several specific Executive Orders within the Department of Defense and requires a study on establishing an independent body to manage DoDEA curricula.

The No Shari’a Act ensures that U.S. courts rely exclusively on Federal and State laws when making decisions. This legislation prohibits courts and arbitrators from enforcing any foreign law, including Sharia law, if doing so would violate fundamental constitutional rights. The Act is designed to prevent foreign legal codes from undermining the established constitutional protections guaranteed to all Americans.

The MAP Roads Act establishes a pilot program to help states digitally map their unmapped county roads, aiming to improve rural business, safety, and navigation. The Secretary of Transportation will award grants to states that commit to creating a centralized, public repository for this standardized road data. Participating states must ensure the collected data is publicly accessible and updated annually. This grant authority is set to expire in 2031.

The VA Extenders Act of 2025 is a comprehensive bill focused on extending numerous existing Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs and authorities for one additional year, primarily through September 30, 2026. These extensions cover critical areas including healthcare services, mental health support, educational benefits protections, and housing assistance for homeless and disabled veterans. Additionally, the bill modifies the VA's Partial Claim Program to increase borrower accountability while mandating greater transparency through required GAO reporting.

This Act officially establishes the Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site by transferring approximately 40 acres of land to the Oglala Sioux Tribe and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. The land will be held in a "restricted fee status," ensuring it remains under Tribal ownership and jurisdiction while prohibiting sale or taxation without Congressional approval. This transfer formalizes the site's protection and mandates its use according to the specific covenant signed by the two Tribes in 2022.

This Act aims to secure U.S. dominance in offshore critical minerals by accelerating the responsible exploration and development of seabed resources. It mandates rapid government action to streamline licensing, map key areas, and identify essential minerals found on the ocean floor. The goal is to build secure domestic supply chains and counter foreign influence by prioritizing U.S. commercial activity both on the Outer Continental Shelf and through international partnerships.

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure Members of Congress do not receive compensation for any period during which a government shutdown is in effect due to a failure to pass a budget. If ratified by the states, this amendment would constitutionally mandate that lawmakers forfeit their pay during lapses in federal funding caused by Congressional inaction. Congress would later establish the laws necessary to enforce this new rule.

The No Coffee Tax Act aims to prevent any increase in import tariffs on specified coffee products originating from countries with normal trade relations with the U.S. This legislation effectively freezes the import tax rate for items like roasted coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and coffee substitutes at the level set on January 19, 2025. In short, it locks in current tariffs to ensure coffee imports remain tax-stable.

The Mortgage Insurance Freedom Act aims to eliminate the collection of annual mortgage insurance premiums once a homeowner's loan balance drops to 78% or less of the original value. This change applies only to newly insured mortgages, though the government can resume collecting premiums if the insurance fund's capital ratio falls below 2%. The Secretary of HUD must establish rules and inform homeowners on how to verify their eligibility to stop paying.

The Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act allows federal disaster aid recipients to retain and use unspent management funds for future preparedness, recovery, or mitigation activities. This change applies to grants awarded for disasters declared after the Act's enactment. Furthermore, the GAO is required to study current and historical disaster management costs to assess the appropriateness of current cost allocations.

Katie Meyer's Law mandates that colleges and universities receiving federal funding must provide students accused of code of conduct violations the option to have a trained adviser assist them through the disciplinary process. Students can choose their own adviser or request an independent one provided by the institution. Additionally, the bill updates campus security reporting requirements to include incidents of suicide.