Legislation

The Flood Protection and Infrastructure Resilience Act of 2025 aims to enhance national resilience against flooding and environmental challenges. It grants the Secretary authority to implement higher-level watershed restoration measures when in the long-term interest of the area. The bill also revises federal funding structures for rehabilitating aging infrastructure, increasing support for limited resource areas. Finally, it updates the purposes of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program to prioritize regional-scale natural resource concerns, including flood and drought mitigation.

The PROTECT Act of 2025 mandates that the Director of the United States Secret Service must be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. This legislation also establishes a single, non-renewable ten-year term limit for the Director position. These changes aim to increase oversight and transparency within the Secret Service leadership.

The Heroes Business Opportunity Act of 2025 aims to support veteran entrepreneurs by waiving the Small Business Administration (SBA) guarantee fee for certain small business loans made to veterans or their spouses. This waiver applies to loans up to $1,000,000. The Act also clarifies the definition of who qualifies as a veteran or spouse of a veteran for the purpose of these loan benefits.

The Worker Privacy Act mandates that employers provide a limited list of employee contact information to labor organizations within two days of an election directive. This information must be voluntarily provided by the employee and is restricted for use only during the representation proceeding. The bill also establishes unfair labor practices for both employers who fail to provide the list and labor organizations that misuse the shared personal data.

This Act establishes a new supply fee, paid by Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans to long-term care pharmacies for specified prescriptions dispensed in 2026 and 2027. The legislation mandates that the Secretary subsidize the plans for these fees and requires a GAO study on the economic sustainability of these pharmacies. The goal is to ensure continued patient access to essential long-term care pharmacy services.

This Act strengthens prohibitions against foreign nationals donating to specific voter activities, including registration and get-out-the-vote efforts. It also clarifies that state and local ballot initiatives are included in the definition of an election for these purposes. Furthermore, the bill restricts the federal government from collecting or publicly releasing the identity of donors to most tax-exempt organizations, with strict penalties for unlawful disclosure.

The Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2025 establishes a pathway to permanent residency and citizenship for noncitizen veterans and service members removed or facing removal from the U.S. It protects eligible veterans and service members from deportation unless convicted of a crime of violence. Furthermore, the Act ensures that eligible veterans who adjust their status gain full access to military and veterans benefits.

The Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act amends current law regarding the service academies. This bill modifies the required years for a specific provision at the United States Military Academy and significantly increases the maximum number of midshipmen allowed at the Naval Academy and cadets at the Air Force Academy. Overall, the legislation adjusts enrollment capacities and requirements across the three major service academies.

The Veterans TBI Adaptive Care Opportunities Nationwide Act of 2025 establishes a new Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) grant program to fund supplemental neurorehabilitation approaches for veterans suffering from chronic mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI). This program will award grants to eligible entities to develop and test patient-centered, non-medication therapies aimed at improving mental health outcomes and reducing suicidality. The goal is to advance innovative, integrated treatments for mTBI and associated conditions outside of traditional VA pathways.

The Returning Unspent COVID Funds Act rescinds unobligated balances from several previous COVID-19 relief laws upon enactment. These returned funds are directed to the Treasury's general fund exclusively for reducing the national deficit. The President retains the authority to waive this rescission for specific accounts with prior notification to Congress.

This resolution condemns the Chinese Communist Party's severe persecution of religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists. It specifically denounces the detention of Pastor "Ezra" Jin Mingri and Zion Church leaders amid a broader campaign to "sinicize" religion. The measure reaffirms the United States' global commitment to promoting religious freedom and calls for the immediate release of all wrongfully detained religious practitioners in China.

The Veterans’ Cremation Certainty Act of 2025 establishes a new option for eligible veterans to receive direct payment for the cost of direct cremation services. This benefit allows veterans to elect direct payment to a named provider instead of receiving existing burial or funeral allowances. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to implement regulations for this new direct payment process within 120 days of enactment.

The MAMDANI Act, or Moving American Money Distant from Anti-National Interests Act, would immediately rescind all unobligated federal funds currently available to New York City. Furthermore, the bill prohibits the obligation or spending of any new federal funds for the city as long as Zohran Mamdani serves as mayor.

The No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act prohibits the United States from conducting any explosive nuclear testing unless a foreign state tests first or a technical need is certified. If testing is proposed, the President must submit a detailed notification to Congress at least 180 days in advance. Ultimately, Congress must enact a joint resolution of approval into law, which requires a two-thirds affirmative vote in the Senate.

The Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act establishes a five-year pilot program to expand eligibility for the VA work-study allowance to veterans pursuing certain educational or training programs at a half-time enrollment level. This allows more student veterans to benefit from work-study opportunities without meeting the current three-quarter-time enrollment requirement. Additionally, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to submit annual reports detailing participation and outcomes for veterans in the work-study program.

The Restoring Access for Detainees Act aims to reinstate and expand free communication services for individuals in civil immigration detention. It mandates the provision of free phone calls, including 200 free outgoing minutes monthly, specifically for contacting family and legal counsel. Furthermore, the bill ensures private, unmonitored communication opportunities with attorneys and certain government officials upon arrival in custody.

The Violent Juvenile Offender Accountability Act of 2025 amends federal law to allow for the direct criminal prosecution of juveniles aged 16 and older in district court. This direct prosecution applies specifically when the juvenile is alleged to have committed serious violent offenses, such as homicide, aggravated assault, or aggravated sexual abuse. The bill removes the requirement for an Attorney General motion to initiate these criminal proceedings for these specific, severe crimes.

The USS Frank E. Evans Act mandates the Secretary of Defense to add the names of the 74 crew members lost when the USS Frank E. Evans sank on June 3, 1969, to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. This action must be completed within one year of the Act becoming law. The Secretary is required to consult with relevant authorities regarding space on the Memorial Wall for these additions.

The Beef Origin Labeling Accountability Act mandates the reinstatement of mandatory country of origin labeling (COOL) for beef. It requires the U.S. Trade Representative and the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a WTO-compliant method for bringing back these labels. Furthermore, the Act requires regular progress reports to Congress and directs consultations to resolve existing World Trade Organization disputes related to previous labeling requirements.

The Restoring Inpatient Mental Health Access Act of 2025 aims to temporarily expand Medicaid coverage for services provided in Institutions for Mental Diseases (IMDs). This legislation modifies existing law to allow for federal financial participation in these services until January 1, 2027. The changes are designed to restore or increase access to inpatient mental health care for eligible individuals during this period.