Legislation

The Prison Staffing Reform Act of 2025 mandates a comprehensive, external review of staffing shortages across the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to address risks to inmates and staff. Following this review, the BOP Director must submit a detailed plan to Congress and the union outlining strategies for recruitment, reducing overtime, and establishing specific staffing ratios for all roles. The goal is to implement these new staffing standards within three years to improve safety, inmate care, and overall prison security.

The Repair Expenditures Support Infrastructure, Labor Investment, Energy Needs, and Creates Equity Act of 2025, or the RESILIENCE Act of 2025, modifies tax rules for public utility companies. This legislation allows utility companies to reduce their adjusted financial statement income by deductions taken for repairing and maintaining their property. The goal is to align these specific repair deductions with existing depreciation rules for tax purposes, effective for tax years beginning after 2024.

The Protecting Options for Seniors Act of 2025 addresses significant under-projection of Medicare Advantage (MA) local area growth caused by recent wage index reclassifications. This bill mandates a specific adjustment to MA payment rates starting in 2026 for areas experiencing rapid wage index increases exceeding 20 percent. While providing targeted financial boosts to these areas, the Act ensures the overall national benchmark average remains neutral. Furthermore, it requires increased transparency by mandating the separate reporting of Part A and Part B payments to area hospitals in annual public notices.

The Employee Limits ON Profiteering Act prohibits the federal government from awarding contracts or grants to "special Government employees" or closely associated third parties. This restriction aims to prevent conflicts of interest arising from federal funding. An exception is made for special Government employees who serve solely on advisory committees. The Federal Acquisition Regulation must be updated to reflect these new limitations.

The Clean Ocean And Safe Tourism Anti-Drilling Act of 2025 (COAST Anti-Drilling Act) permanently prohibits new oil and gas leasing activities on the Outer Continental Shelf in the North Atlantic, Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, and Straits of Florida planning areas. This legislation ensures these specific ocean regions are protected from future exploration and development.

The Civilians Resisting Unlawful Strikes Against Divine Establishments Act (CRUSADE Act) prohibits the use of any United States weapon, weapon system, or military implement against Christian civilians or Christian property in foreign countries. This measure ensures that American-supplied military equipment cannot be utilized in actions targeting these groups abroad.

The New England Coastal Protection Act of 2025 permanently prohibits all oil and gas leasing, exploration, and development on the outer Continental Shelf off the coasts of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. This legislation ensures the long-term protection of New England's offshore environment from fossil fuel extraction.

The Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2025 establishes a new National Center on Antiracism and Health within the CDC to declare racism a public health crisis and develop policies to dismantle structural inequities. It also creates a dedicated program within the CDC to research the health consequences of police violence and develop public health strategies to prevent related injuries and deaths. Both initiatives mandate extensive data collection, research funding, and public education to promote racial equity in health outcomes.

The Defense of Conscience in Health Care Act mandates the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reinstate federal regulations protecting statutory conscience rights in healthcare. Specifically, it requires HHS to issue a final rule mirroring the version of 45 CFR Part 88 that was in effect on July 22, 2019. This new rule will immediately supersede any conflicting existing regulations to ensure these conscience protections are upheld.

The Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2025 withdraws specific federal lands near Chaco Culture National Historical Park from oil, gas, and mineral leasing to protect significant cultural sites and ancestral resources. This action aims to halt new development pressures impacting the region's historical importance and local tribal communities. The bill also mandates the termination of non-producing oil and gas leases on these affected federal lands.

The AG2PI Act of 2025 reauthorizes the critical Genome to Phenome Initiative through 2030. This legislation aims to bridge the gap between genetic knowledge and practical agricultural traits in crops and livestock. By extending this research program, the bill supports interdisciplinary efforts to develop more resilient, productive, and sustainable farming systems.

The Protecting Outdoor Concerts Act of 2025 directs the FAA to establish new rules for temporarily restricting aircraft and drone access over large outdoor concerts or music festivals expecting 30,000 or more attendees daily. These restrictions can be implemented if deemed necessary for public safety, air traffic management, or preventing dangerous overcrowding. The FAA must align these new concert restrictions with existing regulations for major air shows and sporting events.

The Southern California Coast and Ocean Protection Act permanently prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from issuing any new oil or gas leases within the Southern California Planning Area. This measure specifically bans all exploration, development, and production authorizations in the region defined by the September 2023 leasing program. The Act ensures long-term protection for the Southern California coast against new offshore drilling activities.

The Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2025 permanently prohibits the issuance of new oil and gas leases, or the extension of existing ones, for mineral exploration and production in designated Arctic areas of the outer Continental Shelf. This measure establishes an ironclad ban on offshore drilling in these specific Arctic waters.

The Putting Trust in Transparency Act mandates that any tax-exempt organization receiving federal funding must publicly disclose the names, zip codes, and donation amounts of its major contributors listed on IRS Form 990 Schedule B. This is intended to increase oversight of organizations acting as government agents using taxpayer money. Failure to comply with this new public disclosure requirement can result in the revocation of the organization's tax-exempt status.

The Drain the Swamp Act officially codifies Executive Order 13989 into federal statute. This action elevates the directives and requirements of the Executive Order to the full force and effect of law passed by Congress. The bill essentially locks in the established rules, making them permanent federal law.

The Stop Raising Prices on Food Act restricts the President's authority to impose new or increased tariffs on agricultural goods imported from the United States' top five agricultural trading partners. Under this bill, the President must receive explicit Congressional approval before implementing such duties. To gain approval, the President must submit a request detailing the goal, justification over other methods, and the impact on the U.S. agricultural economy.

This Act, the Great Lakes and National Weather Service Funding Protection Act, prohibits the deferral, transfer, or reprogramming of federal funds specifically allocated to the National Weather Service (NWS) and the Great Lakes region. These dedicated funds cannot be moved for other uses unless a subsequent law explicitly overrides this protection. The NOAA Administrator must annually certify compliance with this funding restriction to key Congressional committees.

The Reconciliation in Place Names Act establishes a new Advisory Committee to systematically review and recommend replacements for offensive geographic names on federal lands. This committee, composed of diverse experts and tribal representatives, will advise the Board on Geographic Names regarding proposed changes. The Board must then approve or reject these renaming proposals within three years, prioritizing changes unless a compelling public interest dictates otherwise. This process aims to foster reconciliation by removing derogatory and prejudiced place names across the United States.

The West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2025 permanently prohibits all new oil and gas exploration, development, and production on the Outer Continental Shelf off the coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington. This legislation specifically bans the Secretary of the Interior from issuing any new leases or permissions for drilling activities in designated planning areas. The goal is to secure long-term protection for these vital West Coast marine environments.