Legislation

The Sovereign Wealth Fund Transparency Act aims to strengthen enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) by closing loopholes for agents promoting foreign government interests. It grants the Attorney General temporary authority to issue Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) to gather evidence related to potential FARA violations. Furthermore, the bill establishes significant new civil monetary penalties for failing to register, filing incomplete information, or knowingly ignoring deficiency notices under FARA.

The FORECAST Act of 2025 aims to significantly enhance the nation's ability to produce accurate, longer-range weather predictions, specifically focusing on subseasonal-to-seasonal (S2S) forecasting weeks or months in advance. This bill mandates improvements in research, advanced multi-model forecasting systems, and the integration of emerging technologies like AI. Furthermore, it establishes a new workforce program to recruit and train experts in next-generation weather modeling and data assimilation to support these critical forecasting efforts.

The North American Energy Act establishes a new federal certification process for building or modifying energy infrastructure that crosses the U.S. border, such as pipelines and electric transmission lines. It streamlines approvals for trade with Canada and Mexico by eliminating the need for Presidential permits for border facilities. The Act sets specific timelines for agencies like FERC and the Secretary of Energy to issue these new certificates, provided the projects are deemed in the U.S. public interest. These new rules will take effect one year after the law's enactment.

The National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2025 establishes a new framework to strengthen the nursing workforce by creating a two-year pilot program for State and regional nursing workforce centers. These centers will receive federal grants to analyze workforce data, study education capacity, and develop strategies to recruit and retain nurses. The bill also enhances federal support for health workforce analysis centers to provide technical assistance and research specifically focused on nursing needs and shortages.

The Clean Cloud Act of 2025 addresses the rapidly increasing energy consumption and carbon emissions from large data centers and cryptocurrency mining operations. This bill mandates annual public reporting on the energy sources used by these facilities and establishes escalating emissions intensity baselines by region. Facilities exceeding these regional baselines will be subject to annual fees, with collected funds dedicated to program administration, residential energy cost relief, and grants for reliable, zero-carbon energy infrastructure.

The TSA Commuting Fairness Act mandates a study to determine the feasibility of compensating Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees for the time spent walking between their work areas and airport parking lots or transit stops. This review must analyze the time differences across various airport sizes, potential benefits, tracking methods, and associated costs. The TSA Administrator has 270 days to complete the study and report findings to relevant Congressional committees.

This Joint Resolution expresses the disapproval of Congress regarding a recent rule issued by the Department of Energy concerning energy conservation programs. Specifically, it rejects the DOE's proposed requirements for certification, labeling, and enforcement for certain consumer products and commercial equipment. If enacted, this resolution will prevent the specified DOE rule from taking effect.

The Hudson River Protection Act amends federal regulations concerning anchoring on the Hudson River. This legislation removes previous anchoring restrictions and grants the Coast Guard Commandant the authority to prohibit anchoring in specific river sections. Vessels are now barred from anchoring in designated areas unless that spot was an officially established anchorage ground prior to January 1, 2021.

The Dismantle DEI Act of 2025 aims to immediately rescind diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) mandates across the federal government, including shutting down related offices and banning specific ideological training for federal personnel and contractors. The bill prohibits the use of federal funds for DEI activities by grant recipients and mandates that federal advisory committees cease all such practices or face termination. Furthermore, it establishes strong enforcement mechanisms, allowing individuals to sue violators and seek financial penalties for non-compliance.

This resolution authorizes the use of the Capitol Grounds for two specific events sponsored by the National Fraternal Order of Police in May 2025. These events include the National Peace Officers Memorial Service to honor fallen officers and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. The resolution outlines necessary logistical agreements and confirms that the sponsors are responsible for all associated costs and adherence to security regulations.

The English Language Unity Act of 2025 officially declares English as the official language of the United States, requiring federal government business to be conducted in English, with specific exceptions. It also mandates that states encourage English as the official language for state government functions and updates naturalization requirements to ensure new citizens can read key U.S. documents in English. Furthermore, the Act establishes a National English Language Day and sets rules for interpreting federal laws written in English.

The STRONG Support for Children Act of 2025 establishes two new federal grant programs aimed at preventing and mitigating childhood trauma. The first program funds data-driven strategies to identify high-risk neighborhoods and implement community-based interventions for children aged 0-17. The second program provides Care Coordination Grants specifically for young children (0-5) and their caregivers to connect them with trauma-informed support services. Both initiatives emphasize using culturally responsive, strength-based approaches while strictly prohibiting the use of funds for individual case decisions or increased law enforcement surveillance.

The Maximum Pressure Act dramatically tightens and expands U.S. sanctions against Iran across its military, missile, and economic sectors, codifying existing restrictions and severely limiting the President's authority to grant sanctions relief. It mandates immediate sanctions on top Iranian officials and increases penalties for international parties aiding Iran's weapons programs. Furthermore, the bill enhances oversight by requiring numerous detailed reports to Congress regarding Iran's terrorism financing, nuclear timeline, and economic influence, while also redirecting certain frozen Iranian funds to victims of state-sponsored terrorism.

The Matthew Lawrence Perna Act of 2025 aims to protect individuals charged with nonviolent political protest activities by prohibiting pretrial detention for such offenses and ensuring speedy trials. The bill also establishes new legal avenues for citizens to sue the government for malicious overprosecution and unnecessary detention following dropped charges. Furthermore, it restricts the government's use of national security authorities against U.S. citizens and mandates greater disclosure regarding personal surveillance records.

This bill reauthorizes the program that provides payments to children's hospitals operating graduate medical education programs. Specifically, it extends the program's authorization deadline from 2023 to 2030. This ensures continued federal support for these teaching hospitals training future pediatric specialists.

The REAL AMERICA Act introduces several significant tax changes, primarily effective starting in 2026. Key provisions include creating a new deduction for reported cash tips for lower- and middle-income earners and repealing the taxation of Social Security benefits. The bill also establishes new deductions for qualified overtime compensation and modifies the tax treatment of partnership interests received for services, particularly for investment management partners.

The American Family Act fundamentally overhauls the Child Tax Credit by replacing the annual lump sum with a system of advance, refundable monthly payments delivered directly to families. These monthly allowances vary based on the child's age, with higher amounts provided for younger children. The bill also establishes a separate, smaller credit for other dependents and outlines procedures for annual renewal and reconciliation of advance payments when filing taxes.

The Radar Gap Elimination Act establishes the Radar Next Program to modernize the nation's weather radar system. This initiative directs the National Weather Service to develop a comprehensive plan for replacing the existing NEXRAD system to improve performance and coverage across the U.S. and its territories. The program also allows for immediate partnerships to fill current radar coverage gaps while planning for the full system overhaul, which must be executed by September 30, 2040.

The SEER Act of 2025 aims to strengthen ethics enforcement by tightening conflict-of-interest rules for "special Government employees"—part-time or temporary federal workers. The bill mandates increased public transparency regarding these employees' financial disclosures and creates a public database tracking their service days. Furthermore, it restricts communications between certain high-impact special employees and agencies dealing with large companies in which they hold financial interests.

The SNAP Staffing Flexibility Act of 2025 grants states the authority to hire external contractors to assist with processing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applications during periods of high demand or staffing shortages. This flexibility allows states to manage application backlogs while adhering to strict rules against conflicts of interest and ensuring contractors do not incentivize benefit denials. States must notify the Secretary of Agriculture before using this authority, which is intended to supplement, not replace, existing merit-based state staff.