Legislation

This resolution expresses the formal support of Congress for designating May 2025 as "Fallen Heroes Memorial Month." It acknowledges the profound sacrifice of over 1,300,000 service members who have died defending American liberty since the nation's founding. The bill urges the President to issue a proclamation and calls upon all Americans to reflect on this ultimate sacrifice and support veterans' causes.

The Housing Affordability Act significantly raises the maximum loan limits for various types of multifamily housing projects under the National Housing Act. It replaces outdated dollar figures with substantially higher baseline amounts across several key sections. Furthermore, starting in mid-2025, annual loan limit adjustments will be tied to the percentage change in the Bureau of the Census's Price Deflator Index for Multifamily Residential Units Under Construction.

The Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025 authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to directly approve multi-state apprenticeship programs for veterans seeking to use their educational benefits in the trucking industry. This streamlines the approval process for interstate commerce carrier programs. Essentially, the VA can now act as the approving agency for these specific, multi-state training opportunities.

This Act restricts federal funding from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for U.S. colleges and universities that maintain relationships with Confucius Institutes or designated "Chinese Entities of Concern." These entities are broadly defined to include Chinese schools involved in military fusion, intelligence support, or human rights abuses. Institutions must sever ties with these groups to remain eligible for DHS funding, though limited, case-by-case national security waivers may be granted. The DHS is also required to report annually to Congress on the implementation of these restrictions.

This resolution affirms the official U.S. position that the only acceptable outcome of any nuclear deal with Iran is the complete dismantlement and destruction of its entire nuclear program. It mandates that any future peaceful nuclear cooperation must require Iran to cease all domestic uranium enrichment and submit to stringent, unconditional international verification protocols. Ultimately, the bill asserts that the U.S. must never permit Iran to gain the capability to produce a nuclear weapon.

This resolution officially honors and commends the Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) for its 80th anniversary and its long history of advocacy. It recognizes the BVA's crucial role in securing better healthcare, rehabilitation, and benefits for blind and low-vision veterans. The measure also urges the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure safe access for service dogs and to appoint specialized staff at all medical centers. Ultimately, this resolution celebrates the BVA's dedication to helping blinded veterans live full and independent lives.

The Depot Investment Reform Act modifies how the Department of Defense calculates the minimum capital investment required for certain depots. This change updates the review timeframe from looking back three fiscal years to considering only the preceding one fiscal year, alongside the current and following fiscal years' estimates. This streamlines the process for determining necessary depot investments.

The Noncontiguous Energy Relief and Access Act of 2025 creates a specific exemption for shipping essential energy products and equipment between the mainland United States and noncontiguous areas like Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. This change waives certain existing maritime restrictions for the transport of fuel, generators, and related materials necessary for energy infrastructure in these regions. The goal is to streamline the movement of vital energy supplies to these territories.

The FACTS Act establishes grant programs for schools to partner with health experts to combat synthetic opioid misuse among secondary students through prevention and recovery efforts. It also creates a federal Interagency Task Force to coordinate the national response and amends education laws to mandate specific opioid-related planning and staff training at the state and local levels. Finally, the bill enhances federal data collection on synthetic opioid presence and use in K-12 environments.

The Help Hoover Dam Act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to expend non-reimbursable funds from the Boulder Canyon Project account for any authorized activity related to the Hoover Dam's operation, maintenance, and capital improvements. This authority includes funds already recovered or to be recovered in the future. The Secretary must consult with specific contractors involved in the project before making expenditure decisions.

The Secure U.S. Leadership in Space Act of 2025 aims to bolster the commercial space industry by treating spaceports similarly to airports under tax-exempt bond rules. This allows qualifying spaceport facilities to access crucial financing benefits typically reserved for public infrastructure. The Act specifically defines what constitutes a spaceport for these purposes, including manufacturing and operational facilities, regardless of public access. This measure is designed to encourage investment in the infrastructure necessary for U.S. leadership in space activities.

The Keep Finfish Free Act of 2025 prohibits all federal agencies from issuing permits for commercial finfish aquaculture operations within the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). This ban specifically targets the farming of finned fish for commercial sale in federal waters. Any future authorization for this activity would require a new act of Congress.

The Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2025 establishes a comprehensive U.S. policy to combat international forced organ harvesting and trafficking, prioritizing the promotion of safe, voluntary donation systems globally. The bill mandates regular reporting on these abuses in foreign countries and authorizes the Secretary of State to deny or revoke passports for individuals convicted of related crimes involving international travel. Furthermore, it requires the President to impose sanctions, including asset freezes and travel bans, on any person found to be funding or supporting forced organ harvesting operations.

The SERVE Act addresses the military's recruitment challenges by mandating improved, consistent access for recruiters in high schools and colleges, including access to student academic data. It also formalizes "cross-town" affiliations for JROTC programs to expand student access to leadership training. Furthermore, the bill establishes a pilot program to recognize "military-friendly" high schools and grants priority consideration in service academy admissions to applicants from high schools with above-average enlistment rates.

This resolution supports designating May 10, 2025, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day." It highlights the urgent mental health crisis facing AANHPI communities, noting significant barriers to care and high rates of untreated mental health needs. The bill calls for better data collection, increased access to culturally competent providers, and efforts to combat stigma. Ultimately, it encourages federal, state, and local agencies to improve mental health services for these vital communities.

The Fairness for Victims of SNAP Skimming Act of 2025 ensures that states must fully replace Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) benefits stolen from SNAP recipients due to skimming or hacking. This legislation mandates that the replacement amount must exactly equal the total value of the stolen benefits. The goal is to guarantee that victims of EBT theft are made whole regarding their lost food assistance.

This Act, the District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act, prohibits the District of Columbia from enacting laws or policies that prevent its agencies from sharing information regarding an individual's immigration status with federal or state authorities. Furthermore, it forbids D.C. from refusing to comply with lawful requests from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). An exception exists for individuals cooperating with law enforcement as victims or witnesses to a crime.

The Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act of 2025 amends federal law to classify the distribution of fentanyl that results in death as first-degree murder. This severe charge applies when an individual distributes at least two grams of a fentanyl mixture (or half a gram of an analogue) and that distribution is the cause of death. Convictions under this provision carry a penalty of either the death penalty or life imprisonment without parole.

This bill extends key federal tax credits for biodiesel and renewable diesel production and mixtures through 2026. It ensures that these older credits will not be claimed concurrently with the newer clean fuel production credit (Section 45Z(a)). The legislation also extends the tax credit for second-generation alcohol fuels, coordinating its expiration with the new clean fuel rules.

The Local Food Recycling and Regenerative Opportunities Act establishes a new federal tax credit for individuals who divert residential food waste from landfills. This credit covers 30% of the costs for purchasing qualifying food recycling appliances and subscribing to organic waste collection services. The measure aims to incentivize household-level food waste management through financial benefits, which expire after 2031.