Legislation

The "Prove It Act of 2025" amends Title 5 of the United States Code to require agencies to consider potential indirect costs a proposed rule may impose on small businesses, and allows small businesses to petition the Small Business Administration's Chief Counsel for Advocacy to review an agency's certification that a proposed rule won't significantly impact a substantial number of small entities. Additionally, agency heads must publish guidance and relevant documents on regulations.gov or a similar website for any rule likely to significantly impact a substantial number of small entities, including updated guidance that interprets the rule and agencies must consider indirect costs during the 10-year review period. No additional funds will be allocated to implement this Act or its changes.

The "Fair SHARE Act of 2025" introduces a tax on electric vehicles and heavy battery modules to support the Highway Trust Fund. Effective January 1, 2026, the act levies a $1,000 tax on each electric vehicle and a $550 tax on battery modules exceeding 1,000 pounds. Revenue generated will be allocated to the Highway Trust Fund. The bill aims to ensure that electric vehicle users contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the nation's road infrastructure.

The "Air Guard STATUS Act of 2025" mandates the Secretary of the Air Force to establish a permanent tuition assistance program for Air National Guard members. This program will utilize existing federal law to cover tuition and expenses for eligible members who meet specific training requirements. This standardization aims to unify tuition assistance benefits across all military services.

The "Protecting Americans Privacy Act of 2025" aims to safeguard financial and tax information by restricting unauthorized access to the Treasury Department's payment systems and preventing the unlawful disclosure of tax returns. It prohibits specific individuals, including certain federal employees and contractors, from accessing these systems or disclosing tax information. Individuals harmed by violations can pursue legal action, with a minimum damage award of $250,000 for unauthorized access or disclosure. The act clarifies that it does not retroactively determine the legality of actions taken before its enactment.

The "National Plan for Epilepsy Act" aims to improve the lives of individuals affected by epilepsy by establishing a comprehensive national plan. This plan will focus on preventing, diagnosing, treating, and curing epilepsy through coordinated federal efforts and increased collaboration. An Advisory Council on Epilepsy Research, Care, and Services will be created to advise the Secretary of Health and Human Services and Congress on epilepsy-related issues and to provide recommendations for improving federal programs and supporting people with epilepsy. The Act requires regular assessments and reports to track progress and ensure accountability in addressing epilepsy.

The "Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act" updates terminology in the D.C. Official Code, replacing outdated terms like "substantially retarded persons" and "at least moderately mentally retarded" with the more respectful and accurate phrase "persons with moderate intellectual disabilities" when referring to court jurisdictions. This change applies to the U.S. District Court, the Superior Court, and the Family Court within the District of Columbia.

The CHOICE Act aims to improve educational opportunities for students through three main titles: enhancing opportunity scholarships for low-income students in D.C., increasing educational options for students with disabilities by allowing states to use federal funds for parent option programs, and establishing a pilot program for military scholarships to enable children of military personnel to attend the school of their choice.

The "Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act" ensures that amateur radio operators can install and use effective outdoor antennas on their property by preempting private land use restrictions that unreasonably hinder amateur service communications. It sets reasonable limitations and exceptions for antenna regulations, streamlines the approval process, and protects amateur operators from undue restrictions, while still allowing for community associations to ensure safety and aesthetic standards. The bill also allows individuals harmed by violations of this act to bring action in U.S. district court. The FCC is required to issue implementing regulations within 180 days.

The "Love Lives On Act of 2025" modifies eligibility rules for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) and Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) payments for surviving spouses who remarry. It allows remarried surviving spouses to receive certain educational benefits and DIC, and it continues annuity payments to surviving spouses who remarry, particularly those whose spouses died on active duty. Additionally, the Act expands the definition of "dependent" under the TRICARE program to include remarried widows or widowers whose subsequent marriage has ended.

The "Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act of 2025" amends the filing deadline for pre-existing reporting companies. Companies in existence before January 1, 2024, now have until January 1, 2026, to file their reports.

The "Investing in Our Communities Act" modifies the rules for advance refunding bonds, placing limitations on the number of advance refundings, redemption timelines, and investments in higher-yielding securities. It also introduces measures to prevent abusive transactions designed to gain financial advantages beyond interest rate savings. These changes aim to refine the use of advance refunding bonds while ensuring responsible financial practices.

The "Rural Health Focus Act" establishes an Office of Rural Health within the CDC to address the unique healthcare challenges faced by rural communities. This office will conduct research, develop programs, and provide grants to improve health outcomes and access to care in rural areas. The office will also work with other federal agencies to coordinate rural health initiatives and avoid duplication of effort.

The "Protecting Taxpayers Wallets Act of 2025" mandates that federal agencies charge labor organizations representing their employees quarterly fees for the use of agency resources and union time. These fees are calculated based on the value of the resources used and the hourly rate of labor representatives, with strict penalties for non-payment, including the potential loss of union certification. Agencies are required to track union time accurately and agency Inspectors General must evaluate compliance with these requirements every two years. The payments collected will be deposited into the Treasury's general fund.

The "Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors Act" establishes a three-year pilot program to improve healthcare coordination between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Medicare for veterans enrolled in both systems. The program assigns case managers to participating veterans to create care coordination plans, aiming to improve healthcare access, outcomes, and quality while reducing costs and eliminating service duplication. The VA Secretary will oversee the program in selected Veterans Integrated Service Networks, tracking key metrics and reporting to Congress on its progress and potential for continuation.

The "No Tax Breaks for Radical Corporate Activism Act" prohibits employers from deducting expenses related to reimbursing employees for abortion-related travel or gender transition procedures for their minor children. Gender transition procedures are defined as medical or surgical services that alter or remove physical traits of one's biological sex, with exceptions for treatments of verifiable disorders of sex development or treatments for conditions caused by gender transition procedures. This applies to taxable years beginning after the law is enacted.

The Long-Term Care Transparency Act mandates the Assistant Secretary to produce an annual report for the Senate and House committees. This report will summarize findings from submitted reports under section 712(h). The goal of this act is to increase transparency in long-term care facilities.

This resolution recognizes and honors teachers who have achieved or maintained National Board Certification as of March 2025, acknowledging their positive impact on student learning and potential lifetime earnings. It encourages the growth of new National Board Certified Teachers by urging educators, administrators, school districts, and States to provide candidates with incentives and support.

The "Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025" aims to protect postal workers by allocating funds for high-security collection boxes and electronic mailbox keys. It mandates the appointment of dedicated attorneys to prosecute crimes against postal employees and directs the Sentencing Commission to update guidelines to ensure that assaulting or robbing a postal worker is treated as severely as assaulting a law enforcement officer.

This bill transfers the responsibilities of the Food for Peace Act from the United States Agency for International Development to the Department of Agriculture. It ensures program continuity by allowing the Secretary of Agriculture to implement immediate regulation amendments and utilize existing statutory authorities. The Department of Agriculture will also continue the Famine Early Warning Systems Network to monitor and mitigate food insecurity. The Secretary of Agriculture is required to consult regularly with the Secretary of State when implementing title II of the Food for Peace Act.

The "Fair SHARE Act of 2025" introduces a tax on the sale of electric vehicles and heavy battery modules to support the Highway Trust Fund. It taxes $1,000 on each electric vehicle and $550 on heavy battery modules (over 1,000 pounds). This act defines electric vehicles and light-duty vehicles, ensuring hybrid vehicles are excluded. The tax revenue will be dedicated to the Highway Trust Fund, with changes effective for sales after December 31, 2025.