Legislation

This bill amends Title 54 of the U.S. Code to prohibit the use of Land and Water Conservation Fund money to acquire land or water from private landowners. It restricts the use of these funds, ensuring they cannot be used for purchasing land or water from private entities.

The Disaster Assistance Fairness Act amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to improve disaster relief for homeowners in common interest communities. It mandates the President to issue rules for debris removal from residential common interest communities after a major disaster if it poses a threat to life, public health, safety, or economic recovery. The Act also covers the repair of essential common elements in condominiums, manufactured housing communities, and housing cooperatives, provided an individual's share of the repair costs are documented. These changes apply to any major disaster or emergency declared on or after the enactment of this law.

The "Expanded Food Safety Investigation Act of 2025" allows the Secretary to request access to concentrated animal feeding operations for microbial sampling when investigating foodborne illness outbreaks or addressing public health needs. These operations must provide reasonable access for sampling of plants, animals, water, and the environment. The collected data will be shared with relevant agencies to help prevent foodborne illnesses. Refusal to provide reasonable access for microbial sampling is now a prohibited act under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

The "REVIVE VI Act" amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude certain income from services performed in the Virgin Islands from the calculation of global intangible low-taxed income. This applies to income earned by corporations formed under Virgin Islands law for services performed within the Virgin Islands, benefiting specific U.S. shareholders. The goal is to encourage economic activity and investment in the Virgin Islands by modifying tax calculations for businesses operating there. The Secretary is directed to issue regulations to prevent abuse of these provisions.

The "Encouraging the EU to DESIGNATE Resolution" urges the European Union to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, citing its history of violence, human rights abuses, and support for terrorist groups. It highlights the IRGC's destabilizing actions globally, including supporting the Assad regime, assisting Russia in the Ukraine war, and plotting against U.S. officials. The resolution encourages the prioritization of this designation in discussions with the European Union.

The "Housing Innovation Act" establishes an Office of Housing Innovation within HUD to promote innovative housing practices and coordinate federal resources. It authorizes grant programs for local governments to plan and reform regulations to increase housing supply and affordability, especially near transit and job centers. Additional grants will support research, pilot projects, educational activities, and community outreach programs related to housing and community development. The Act allocates \$100 million annually from 2026-2032 for these initiatives.

This bill impeaches Judge Amir Hatem Mahdy Ali of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia for high crimes and misdemeanors. The impeachment is based on Judge Ali's actions regarding a temporary restraining order against the pausing of funds from Executive Order 14169. The bill claims Judge Ali marginalized the President's authority and fiduciary duty, ordering immediate fund disbursement without considering the history of foreign assistance issues through USAID. It concludes that Judge Ali's actions lack intellectual honesty and integrity, deeming him unfit for office and recommending removal.

This bill nullifies the Internal Revenue Service's rule concerning supervisory approval processes for penalties. By disapproving the rule as published in the Federal Register, the bill prevents the implementation of the IRS's updated penalty approval procedures.

The Service-Disabled Veteran Opportunities in Small Business Act requires the Small Business Administration to train federal employees on increasing contract awards to small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans, particularly at agencies that have not met their contracting goals. It directs the SBA Administrator to issue guidance on best practices for increasing contract awards to these businesses. The Act also mandates an annual report to Congress, including a list of agencies failing to meet contracting goals, the number of training sessions provided, and an overview of the training content.

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 4400 East Paisano Drive in El Paso, Texas, as the "Enedina Sanchez Cordero Post Office Building." Any reference to this facility in any document will now refer to it as the Enedina Sanchez Cordero Post Office Building.

This bill aims to raise awareness and support for chordoma, a rare and aggressive bone cancer affecting thousands worldwide. It recognizes the challenges in treating chordoma and the lack of effective drug options for advanced cases. The bill encourages increased funding and support for early diagnosis, development of new treatments, and patient-centric approaches to drug discovery. Ultimately, the goal is to improve outcomes and quality of life for chordoma patients and their families.

This bill directs Congress to convene a joint session in Philadelphia on July 2, 2026, to honor the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The session will take place at Independence National Historical Park, recognizing Philadelphia's pivotal role in the nation's founding.

The DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act establishes a National Roadway Safety Advocate within the Department of Transportation to serve as a point of contact and resource for victims, survivors, and their families, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in roadway safety programs and policies. The Advocate will communicate stakeholder recommendations, explain Department processes in plain language, and provide feedback on the Department's regulatory agenda, while also being required to submit an annual report to the Secretary of Transportation, highlighting systemic roadway safety issues and providing recommendations. This position is designed to improve communication and collaboration between the Department of Transportation and those affected by road crashes, without granting the Advocate authority to make legal determinations, set agency deadlines, or create policies.

The BLOCK Act repeals several Elementary and Secondary Education Act grant programs, replacing them with block grants to states starting in fiscal year 2026. The amount of the block grants will match the amount the state received in fiscal year 2025 under the repealed programs. This change aims to provide states with more flexibility in using federal education funds. "State" is defined as the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

The "Voluntary Food Climate Labeling Act" establishes a voluntary program, managed by the EPA, for food producers to display a label detailing the greenhouse gas emissions associated with a product's lifecycle. This label will include numerical summaries of emissions from production to disposal, verified by EPA standards, and accessible via a QR code. The act also creates a public database, encourages voluntary emission reduction commitments from manufacturers, and includes consumer education and penalties for misuse of the label.

The DERAIL Act aims to improve railroad safety by updating the definition of "high-hazard flammable train" to include trains carrying flammable liquids or gases. It also mandates that railroad carriers report derailments involving toxic inhalation materials to relevant authorities within 24 hours.

The "Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025" establishes federal tax credits for individuals and corporations who contribute to scholarship granting organizations that provide scholarships for eligible students to attend elementary and secondary schools. It sets a volume cap on the total amount of credits that can be claimed and prioritizes allocation on a first-come, first-served basis. The act also exempts these scholarships from gross income and protects the autonomy of scholarship organizations and non-public schools from government control.

The American Music Fairness Act of 2025 updates copyright law to include terrestrial broadcasts and internet services for audio transmissions, ensuring that artists are compensated for their work when played on these platforms. It establishes specific royalty fees for small broadcasters and ensures that the promotional value that broadcasters provide to artists is considered when setting royalty rates. The Act also protects songwriters and music copyright owners by ensuring the law does not negatively impact their public performance rights or royalties. A portion of royalties from direct licenses will be paid to a collective for distribution to artists, copyright owners, and record labels.

The A PLUS Act allows states to consolidate federal education funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (excluding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) to improve educational policies. States must submit a declaration of intent outlining how funds will be used, ensuring accountability, and complying with civil rights laws. This act aims to provide states with greater flexibility, reduce administrative burdens, and ensure transparency in educational spending and student progress. States are limited to spending no more than 1-3% of the funds on administrative costs.

The "Prompt Approval of Safe Generic Drugs Act" aims to expedite the approval of generic drugs by allowing applications to proceed even if certain safety information on the label is protected by exclusivity or patent. It mandates the inclusion of necessary safety information on drug labels to ensure safe usage, irrespective of exclusivity clauses. This ensures timely access to safe generic drug alternatives without affecting existing exclusivity rights.