Legislation

The "One Bill, One Subject Transparency Act" aims to ensure legislative clarity and focus by requiring each bill to address only one subject, clearly stated in its title. It restricts appropriation bills from including unrelated general legislation or changes to existing laws, allowing only provisions that specify the use of funds. The Act allows legal challenges against the government by parties harmed by non-compliant laws and ensures judicial review.

The Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2025 divides the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, establishing a new Twelfth Circuit composed of Alaska, Arizona, and the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington. It reassigns judges based on their duty station, allows senior judges to elect their assignment, and authorizes temporary judgeships for the new circuit. The Act also addresses the handling of pending cases and provides for administrative actions and funding to implement these changes, which take effect one year after enactment.

The "Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act" increases penalties for obstructing immigration, border, and customs controls. It establishes new federal crimes for sharing information about law enforcement activities with the intent to further a federal crime, and for damaging or evading border control devices. The act also enhances penalties for alien smuggling when a firearm is involved and extends the statute of limitations for related offenses.

This bill allows the State Department to waive fees for U.S. citizens evacuated from dangerous situations abroad, such as war or terrorist attacks. This waiver applies to the repayment of repatriation loans, easing the financial burden on those fleeing life-threatening circumstances.

The Keep Your Coins Act of 2025 prevents federal agencies from restricting individuals using convertible virtual currency (digital currency) for personal transactions. It ensures individuals can use self-hosted wallets or other methods to maintain control over their digital assets for any lawful transaction. This protects the right of individuals to use digital currencies to purchase goods and services for personal use.

The "High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2025" incentivizes the installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems in high-rise residential buildings by classifying these retrofits as 15-year property for depreciation purposes under the Internal Revenue Code. This classification allows for an accelerated depreciation method, providing a tax benefit for property owners who invest in these life-saving systems. The bill defines specific criteria for qualifying sprinkler systems, ensuring they meet established safety standards and are installed in buildings that pose unique challenges for fire safety. These buildings must have been in service before the installation date and have an occupiable floor more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.

The "Agricultural Environmental Stewardship Act of 2025" extends the energy credit for qualified biogas property through December 31, 2025, for construction beginning after December 31, 2024.

The SAVE Act prohibits the Secretary of Energy from selling petroleum from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to any entity headquartered in countries subject to certain export restrictions or in Russia. It amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to include this prohibition.

This bill recognizes the 125th anniversary of Okinawan immigration to the United States and the significant contributions of Okinawan Americans to various sectors of American society. It reaffirms the cultural ties between the United States and Okinawa. The bill also encourages the people of the United States to commemorate this anniversary with appropriate programs and activities.

The "No Repeat Child Sex Offenders Act" amends Title 18 of the U.S. Code to increase penalties for sex trafficking and related offenses involving minors, including transportation, exploitation, and sexual abuse. It raises the punishment for these crimes to include the possibility of the death penalty or life imprisonment, eliminating previous maximum or minimum terms of imprisonment. The bill also targets individuals who facilitate travel for illicit sexual conduct involving a minor for commercial gain, subjecting them to similar penalties. Finally, it increases the punishment for selling children to include the possibility of the death penalty.