Legislation

The Easter Monday Act of 2025 officially establishes Easter Monday as a new legal public holiday in the United States. This legislation amends federal law to insert Easter Monday into the official list of recognized federal holidays. Consequently, Easter Monday will be observed by federal employees and agencies with the same status as existing holidays.

The Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2025 withdraws specific federal lands in New Mexico surrounding the Chaco Culture National Historical Park from mineral leasing, oil and gas development, and new mining claims. This action aims to protect the region's significant cultural resources, ancestral sites, and dark skies from modern industrial pressures. The bill also mandates the termination of non-producing oil and gas leases on these protected lands. All actions must be taken in consultation with local Indian Tribes.

The Climate Change Financial Risk Act of 2025 mandates that the Federal Reserve develop tools to assess and manage the growing physical and transition risks that climate change poses to the stability of the U.S. financial system. The bill establishes a technical advisory group to help create distinct climate risk scenarios (e.g., 1.5°C and 2°C warming) for use in mandatory biennial stress tests for large financial institutions. Following these tests, major firms must submit detailed climate risk resolution plans, which regulators can reject, potentially restricting capital distributions if the plans are inadequate.

The Safeguarding Charity Act clarifies that an organization's federal income tax exemption will not automatically be considered "Federal financial assistance" under federal law. This change applies to tax-exempt organizations and retirement plans unless another specific law explicitly states otherwise. The Act ensures that tax benefits are not automatically counted as federal aid moving forward.

The Housing for All Act of 2025 is a comprehensive bill designed to aggressively combat the national housing shortage and homelessness crisis through massive federal investment. It establishes long-term funding for housing development, dramatically expands rental assistance programs like Section 8 vouchers, and creates new grants for supportive services and community-driven solutions. Ultimately, the Act aims to increase the supply of affordable and supportive housing while providing legal and crisis intervention resources for vulnerable populations.

The SOAR Act of 2025 aims to significantly reform Medicare coverage for supplemental oxygen therapy by ending competitive bidding and establishing new payment rates for suppliers. The bill also protects access to respiratory therapist services by ensuring Medicare reimbursement for their work. Furthermore, it strengthens fraud prevention through mandated electronic documentation while simultaneously restoring clinical judgment in claim reviews. Finally, the Act establishes a comprehensive set of new rights and protections for beneficiaries receiving oxygen equipment and services.

The Red Tape Reduction Act of 2025 rolls back reporting requirements for third-party payment processors, returning the threshold for issuing Form 1099-K to over $10,000 in payments or over 50 transactions. This change also applies the existing de minimis rule to determine when backup withholding is required for payments from these networks. These provisions apply to transactions settled after December 31, 2024.

The Clean Energy Victory Bond Act of 2025 establishes voluntary, government-backed bonds to fund domestic clean energy projects and energy efficiency upgrades. Proceeds from these bonds will flow into a dedicated Trust Fund to finance initiatives like grid modernization, building retrofits, and clean technology research. A key goal is to boost U.S. energy security, create green jobs, and ensure at least 40% of funding benefits disadvantaged communities.

The Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act of 2025 mandates the inclusion of comprehensive food allergy training—covering prevention, recognition, and response—into existing training modules for local food service personnel. This legislation amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to ensure staff are properly educated on managing food allergies. The bill also updates the certification requirements for these training programs.

The Gabriel Rosenberg Dyspraxia/DCD Coverage Act mandates a comprehensive study on how current health insurance plans cover treatments for Dyspraxia/DCD. The Comptroller General must report to Congress within one year, detailing coverage gaps across Medicare, Medicaid, federal programs, and private insurance. This study will specifically examine what treatments are covered, any age restrictions, and barriers to access. Ultimately, the Act seeks recommendations for improving coverage under all major insurance sectors.

The BOOST for Engines Act directs the NASA Administrator to maintain and modernize rocket engine testing infrastructure across NASA sites. This modernization aims to enhance capability, safety, and support for both government and commercial space transportation development. Funding prioritizes upgrades for testing large engines and multi-engine systems, while ensuring existing government programs are not delayed. The Act also mandates that underutilized facilities remain available for commercial rental on a fair, cost-reflective basis.

The Buffalo Tract Protection Act withdraws approximately 4,288 acres of federal land managed by the BLM near Placitas, New Mexico, from new mining claims and mineral or geothermal leasing. This action protects the subsurface mineral estate, even if the surface land is sold to private entities. The bill ensures that the mineral rights remain under federal ownership.

The STATES 2.0 Act aims to respect state and tribal authority by exempting marijuana activities compliant with local law from federal drug prohibitions. It mandates federal regulation of interstate cannabis commerce while establishing a new federal excise tax to cover oversight costs. Furthermore, the bill directs the FDA to respect tribal self-governance in marijuana regulation and requires a study on the effects of legalization on traffic safety.

The Maritime Fuel Tax Parity Act extends the existing excise tax exemption for alternative motorboat fuels to include certain vessels operating exclusively between ports on either the Atlantic or Pacific coast. This change ensures that qualifying vessels, such as specific fishing or maritime activity vessels, benefit from the fuel tax break when trading only along a single U.S. coast. The provision applies to fuel sales occurring after December 31, 2023.

This bill nullifies the recent interagency guidance issued by the Federal Reserve, OCC, and FDIC concerning climate-related financial risk management for large financial institutions. By voiding this specific guidance, the legislation prevents these agencies from enforcing those climate risk management principles. Furthermore, the bill prohibits the agencies from issuing any future guidance that is substantially similar to the canceled rules.

This resolution expresses strong Congressional support and appreciation for the Republic of Romania and the Republic of Moldova as they defend their democracies against malign Russian interference. It highlights their crucial roles as NATO and EU partners, respectively, and condemns ongoing Russian efforts to destabilize their upcoming elections. The bill urges the U.S. government and international partners to increase support for the sovereignty and election integrity of both nations.

The Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act modifies the clean fuel production tax credit by requiring that qualifying fuel be made from feedstocks grown in the United States starting in 2025. The bill also extends the availability of this credit until 2034 and adjusts how emissions rates are calculated by excluding indirect land use changes for future tax years. These changes aim to incentivize domestic production and alter the environmental metrics used for the tax incentive.

The Helene Small Business Recovery Act grants the President the authority to waive federal rules that prevent the duplication of disaster assistance benefits following a major disaster or emergency declared in 2023 or 2024. This waiver can be requested by a Governor if it is in the public interest and avoids waste, fraud, or abuse. The Act ensures that federal loans are not automatically disqualified as duplication and sets a 45-day deadline for the President's decision.

The Drone Espionage Act updates federal law to specifically prohibit the unauthorized taking or transmission of **video** of national defense information. This amendment modernizes existing statutes, ensuring that capturing sensitive material via video is treated the same as capturing it via photographs or negatives. The bill aims to strengthen protections against the illicit sharing of defense secrets using modern recording technology.

This bill significantly increases the authorized funding levels for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act. It raises the general implementation funding cap from $\$250$ million to $\$750$ million. Additionally, the bill boosts funding specifically allocated for upgrades to the Friant Division.