Legislation

The Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025 mandates U.S. sanctions against Nigerian officials who enforce blasphemy laws or tolerate religiously motivated violence. It requires the Secretary of State to annually report on these officials and designate Nigeria as a "Country of Particular Concern" for serious religious freedom violations. The bill also specifically designates Boko Haram and ISIS-West Africa as "Entities of Particular Concern."

The TAME Extreme Weather and Wildfires Act aims to revolutionize weather, water, and space weather forecasting by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into federal agencies. This legislation mandates the development of AI weather models, comprehensive training datasets, and improved risk communication to enhance forecast accuracy and timeliness. It also emphasizes maintaining traditional forecasting capabilities while fostering public-private partnerships to accelerate the adoption of these advanced tools for hazard mitigation.

The Diesel Truck Liberation Act of 2025 prohibits the federal government from mandating, certifying, or enforcing any requirement for emissions control devices or onboard diagnostic systems on vehicles and engines. This legislation voids existing EPA regulations and eliminates all civil or criminal penalties related to the manufacture, sale, or use of vehicles without these emission control systems. It also mandates the immediate release of individuals currently imprisoned for violations concerning these devices.

The Hiring Preference for Veterans and Americans With Disabilities Act grants state and local election offices the option to prioritize hiring veterans and individuals with disabilities as election workers. Furthermore, it allows these offices to give preference to the spouses or dependents of service members stationed away from home. This legislation also waives residency requirements for these non-resident military family applicants.

The Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025 establishes the Department of Commerce as the lead federal agency for developing a national strategy for blockchain technology. This Act mandates the creation of the National Blockchain Deployment Advisory Committee to examine risks, promote security, and develop best practices for federal adoption. The Secretary of Commerce will advise the President and report annually to Congress on U.S. competitiveness and emerging trends in the blockchain space.

This bill officially designates the section of H Street Northwest between Connecticut Avenue Northwest and Vermont Avenue Northwest in Washington, D.C., as "Charlie Kirk Patriot Way." The legislation mandates that all official references to this area be updated to the new name. Furthermore, the District of Columbia is required to install four new street signs reflecting this designation.

This Act establishes a project to significantly improve forecasts for coastal marine fog, focusing on areas where fog poses major safety and economic risks. The initiative will enhance data collection using federal and commercial sources, develop advanced tracking algorithms, and improve the accuracy and communication of fog advisories. The ultimate goal is to increase maritime safety and reduce economic losses caused by fog-related delays.

The Pre-Apprenticeship Wrap-around Support Services Fund Act of 2025 establishes a fund to provide grants to organizations running pre-apprenticeship programs. These grants will specifically fund stipends to help participants overcome barriers to employment, such as covering transportation or lost wages. Grantees must track and report on participant success, including enrollment rates into registered apprenticeships. The goal is to better prepare individuals for formal apprenticeships through essential financial support.

The Fair Sentencing Act prohibits federal judges from considering a defendant's perceived gender identity as a mitigating factor when determining a sentence. This legislation amends federal sentencing statutes to ensure gender identity is not used to lessen a sentence or influence rehabilitation considerations. The U.S. Sentencing Commission is required to update the Sentencing Guidelines Manual to reflect this new restriction within 30 days of enactment.

The Advancing Water Research and Collaboration Act of 2025 updates existing water research law to explicitly include the artificial intelligence industry in federal water research initiatives. The bill authorizes $16 million annually through 2029 for Water Resources Research Institutes. Furthermore, it mandates that 20% of these funds must be dedicated to research addressing water problems that cross state boundaries.

The No Shari’a Act is designed to ensure that U.S. courts and arbitrators exclusively apply federal and state laws, explicitly prohibiting the enforcement of Sharia law or any other foreign legal code. This legislation aims to safeguard fundamental constitutional rights—such as due process and equal protection—from being undermined by foreign legal principles in areas like contracts and family law. The Attorney General is tasked with creating regulations and training to ensure consistent application of this standard across all U.S. judicial proceedings.

The American Medicine Safety and Security Act establishes strict employment conditions for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concerning individuals with ties to designated foreign countries of concern (China, Russia, or Iran). This bill prohibits nationals of these countries from working at the FDA and mandates that current employees report immediate family ties to these nations or face termination. Furthermore, it imposes a 10-year ban on former FDA employees working for entities based in these countries and restricts access to sensitive drug and device data for employees with such foreign ties.

The Improving Flood and Agricultural Forecasts Act of 2025 establishes the National Mesonet Program to significantly enhance environmental data collection from diverse sources. This program aims to improve the accuracy and density of weather forecasts, particularly for severe storms, droughts, and local conditions like soil moisture. It authorizes financial assistance to partners for building and maintaining monitoring stations to close critical data gaps nationwide.

The Water Research Optimization Act of 2025 reorganizes the National Water Center by placing it within the Office of Water Prediction at the National Weather Service. This Act establishes the Center as the central coordinator for all federal water research and development activities across relevant agencies. A primary goal is to ensure that new water research and advanced computer models are directly integrated into daily operational forecasting systems.

This bill mandates the Secretary of State to designate the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism if Russia fails to ensure the safe return and reintegration of Ukrainian children abducted since the 2022 invasion. The designation triggers existing sanctions unless the Secretary can certify that all forcibly deported children are safely reunited with their families. Removal of this designation requires Russia to cease terrorism support and meet strict criteria regarding the return of all displaced children.

This resolution extends the enforcement of specific budgetary points of order within the Senate. It ensures that key enforcement mechanisms under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 remain fully active through September 30, 2027. Essentially, this keeps certain Senate budget rules in place for a longer period.

The Gas Can Freedom Act of 2025 repeals existing federal laws concerning portable fuel containers, including the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2020. This legislation voids all current regulations issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) based on those repealed acts. Furthermore, the bill explicitly prohibits the CPSC from issuing any future rules mandating flame mitigation devices or child-resistant features on gasoline containers.

The Advancing Research in Nuclear Fuel Recycling Act of 2025 mandates the Secretary of Energy to conduct a comprehensive study on the feasibility, costs, and risks of recycling spent nuclear fuel. This study must compare recycling methods against current practices and analyze the potential for creating new fuels for various domestic and international applications. The final report, due within one year, will detail findings and recommend necessary policy changes to advance recycling technologies.

This Act denies U.S. immigration benefits and entry to any non-citizen who advocates for implementing Sharia law in a way that violates constitutional or federal rights. Individuals already in the U.S. who violate this provision face visa revocation and mandatory removal. Decisions made regarding removal under this Act are explicitly barred from judicial review.

The Voter Purge Protection Act aims to safeguard voter registration by preventing states from removing individuals from voter rolls solely because they moved within the state. This legislation establishes strict standards for voter list maintenance, requiring objective proof before removal and allowing registered voters to update their address up to Election Day. Furthermore, it ensures that voters who move within a state can easily cast their ballot by updating their address at the polls.