Legislation

This comprehensive bill addresses several national priorities, including establishing a national carbon tax to fund infrastructure and transition programs, increasing cancer research funding, and creating a commission to address the national debt. It also includes measures to restrict stock trading for House members, sanction Russia, enhance school safety, standardize primary election rules, review intelligence sharing with Ukraine, support veteran small businesses, and increase benefits for ALS veteran survivors. Overall, the legislation seeks to tackle climate change, improve health and infrastructure funding, reform governance, and support veterans.

The SPELL Act expands existing federal student loan forgiveness and cancellation programs to include teachers of English learners and bilingual or dual language immersion teachers. This aims to support educators working with these specialized student populations. The changes apply to individuals who become eligible for these programs on or after the date the Act becomes law.

The Presidential Fitness Test Act of 2025 establishes the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition to advise the President on national fitness goals. This Council is tasked with reestablishing the Presidential Fitness Test as the primary means for earning a Presidential Fitness Award. It will also develop strategies to expand sports participation and address national security threats posed by declining youth fitness. The Council will operate for two years unless extended by the President.

The REPAIR Infrastructure Act establishes and funds the Restoring Essential Public Access and Improving Resilient Infrastructure program through 2031, dedicating $3 billion annually for planning and capital construction grants. This legislation significantly updates selection criteria to prioritize projects that redress historic barriers, promote equitable access, and involve robust community participation. Crucially, the Act prohibits the use of these funds for expanding the number of travel lanes on existing highways. Furthermore, it expands eligibility for REPAIR projects across numerous existing federal transportation grant programs.

The Main Street Lending Improvement Act of 2025 mandates a comprehensive study by the Comptroller General on the timeline and distribution of specific small business loans within the Appalachian region. This study will analyze key metrics like application-to-disbursement times and loan volume for the years 2021 through 2024. The final report must include recommendations aimed at increasing loan accessibility, speeding up processing times, and improving applicant communication.

This bill aims to modernize federal hiring by establishing dedicated technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) talent teams within agencies and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). These teams will improve competitive service hiring practices for critical tech roles by developing better examinations and facilitating expert-driven assessments. The legislation also creates a platform for sharing and customizing these technical assessments across the government to streamline recruitment.

This Act formally establishes permanent federal responsibility for the operation, maintenance, and funding of the Lower Yellowstone Fish Bypass Channel. It explicitly prohibits transferring any financial or operational duties for the channel, which aids native fish like the pallid sturgeon, to the local Lower Yellowstone Irrigation District. The legislation also authorizes dedicated federal funding for the channel's upkeep and ensures local irrigation operations remain unaffected.

The Justice for Breonna Taylor Act prohibits federal law enforcement officers from executing "no-knock" warrants, which allow entry without announcing authority or purpose. Furthermore, it conditions Department of Justice funding for state and local agencies on their compliance with the same prohibition against executing such warrants.

The Small Business Innovation Voucher Act of 2025 establishes a grant program within the SBA to fund vouchers for small businesses to purchase research and development services from universities or non-profit labs. This program aims to foster collaboration and accelerate innovation by helping small businesses access technical expertise for developing new products. The bill authorizes $10 million annually for direct grants to small businesses, supplementing a separate state-level voucher program funded by federal grants requiring state matching funds.

The Commitment to Aid Workers Act establishes a Special Envoy for Humanitarian Aid Workers within the State Department to advocate for aid worker security and investigate incidents involving aid workers on U.S.-supported missions. The bill also amends existing law to prohibit certain U.S. security assistance to countries that unlawfully kill or fatally injure humanitarian aid workers. Furthermore, it mandates the creation of an independent inquiry group to assess the death or detention of aid workers and requires regular reporting to Congress on security challenges and coordination efforts.

The Office of Fusion Act of 2025 reestablishes the Office of Fusion within the Department of Energy to accelerate the development and deployment of fusion energy. This office will enhance U.S. energy security by managing public-private partnerships aimed at starting construction on commercial fusion power plants by the end of 2028. It is tasked with coordinating federal efforts, ensuring a strong supply chain, and developing a commercial deployment roadmap for Congress.

The Federal Food Administration Act of 2025 establishes a new, independent agency within the Department of Health and Human Services dedicated solely to ensuring the safety and security of the U.S. food supply. This Act transfers all food-related regulatory authority, functions, and personnel from the FDA to the new Federal Food Administration, headed by a Senate-confirmed Commissioner of Foods. The new Administration is mandated to implement a risk-based inspection schedule for food facilities and enhance collaboration across federal agencies on food safety science.

The Domestic Organic Investment Act of 2025 establishes a new program within the USDA to strengthen the domestic supply chain for certified organic products. This program will provide grants to eligible U.S. entities for projects that expand storage, processing, and distribution capacity. The goal is to modernize infrastructure and improve the ability of domestic producers to compete in the organic market.

The Lowering Egg Prices Act of 2025 aims to reduce consumer egg costs by streamlining regulations for surplus broiler hatching eggs. This legislation immediately removes current storage restrictions on these specific eggs when sold to egg breakers for processing into liquid egg products. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is required to issue a new rule within 180 days to formalize these revised storage and sale allowances.

The AI Workforce PREPARE Act is comprehensive legislation designed to help the U.S. government understand, forecast, and respond to the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the American workforce. It establishes new data collection methods, creates specialized research hubs, and mandates public forecasting competitions to track AI adoption and job displacement. Ultimately, the bill aims to ensure that federal job training, unemployment, and workforce policies are informed by the best available data on AI's evolving role in the economy.

The Safeguarding U.S. Rulemaking Act amends the Administrative Procedure Act to restrict participation in federal agency public comment periods. This legislation specifically prohibits foreign adversaries, their nationals, and related entities from submitting comments on proposed rules. The goal is to ensure that the rulemaking process is exclusively open to U.S. citizens and domestic entities.

The NOTICE Act establishes new notification requirements for Congress before the President calls the National Guard into federal service for domestic emergencies. This legislation mandates at least 24 hours' notice detailing the justification, scope, and training of the deployed Guard units. Furthermore, the bill requires ongoing written updates every 72 hours for deployments lasting longer than 48 hours.

The Working Families Disaster Tax Relief Act allows taxpayers affected by a major disaster to elect to use their preceding year's earned income when calculating eligibility for the Child Tax Credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit. This provision is designed to provide relief to those whose current year income may have been significantly reduced due to a qualified disaster. Taxpayers must have had their home or workplace in a declared disaster zone to qualify for this election.

The COMPETE Act establishes a federal definition for short-term limited duration health insurance plans, setting a maximum initial duration of 12 months. Crucially, it mandates that these plans must offer a renewal guarantee, allowing policyholders to repurchase coverage without facing premium increases based on new health underwriting. This aims to promote transparency and affordability in this segment of the insurance market.

This Act establishes the **Accountability for Federal Law Enforcement Act** to create direct employer liability for federal law enforcement agencies when their officers violate an individual's constitutional or legal rights. It allows civil actions against the United States for officer misconduct, regardless of whether an official policy caused the violation or if the officer has individual immunity. This measure waives sovereign immunity for claims against federal agencies under these circumstances.