Legislation

The Housing BOOM Act is a comprehensive bill designed to significantly increase the supply of affordable housing through new funding, expanded assistance programs, and gap financing for construction. It also aims to combat homelessness by boosting support services and establishing new federal coordination efforts. Furthermore, the legislation strengthens tenant protections by authorizing new rental vouchers and creating an Office of Eviction Prevention. Finally, it seeks to improve federal housing policy coordination and ensure fair access for all populations, including those with limited English proficiency.

The Western Refined Fuel Reserve Act of 2025 establishes a dedicated storage reserve for refined petroleum products like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel within the Western United States. This reserve will be managed by the Secretary of Energy and must be maintained at a minimum capacity to address supply disruptions in the region. The Act mandates the selection of a storage location within a Western State and sets specific requirements for filling and maintaining the reserve for the first five years.

The Support Small Business Growth Act of 2025 establishes a temporary payroll tax deduction for qualified small businesses with 15 or fewer employees. This deduction allows businesses to claim 12% of wages paid to a limited number of their lowest-paid employees, subject to specific annual caps. The program is designed to incentivize hiring and support smaller payrolls, running from 2026 through 2033.

This Act establishes an advisory committee to study and report on the economic and market vulnerabilities facing the United States due to potential military escalation by the People's Republic of China toward Taiwan. Chaired by the Secretary of the Treasury, the committee will include regulators and private sector experts to foster communication and preparation. It is required to conduct comprehensive studies every three years, assessing potential costs and market impacts, and submit recommendations to the Financial Stability Oversight Council.

The Biological Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2025 aims to safeguard U.S. biotechnology by controlling the export of sensitive synthetic DNA and RNA sequences to foreign adversaries, particularly those identified as national security threats. The bill establishes a mandatory licensing requirement managed by the Secretary of Commerce for transferring digital sequences of synthetic biology data to designated "foreign entities of concern." This action is taken in response to concerns that foreign laws compel cooperation with state intelligence, risking the theft of U.S. intellectual property for military modernization.

The EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act directs the USDA to prioritize purchasing food that supports regional economies, worker well-being, environmental health, and equity for specific producers. The bill mandates detailed reporting on current spending and sets future targets to increase procurement in these four key areas. It also establishes pilot programs and grants to help smaller and underserved producers meet USDA standards and participate in federal food contracts.

This bill mandates the Secretary of Defense to provide alternative drinking water to households whose private wells are contaminated with PFOS and PFOA originating solely from Department of Defense activities. Eligibility is restricted to homes downgradient from a military installation where contamination previously exceeded EPA levels and where other nearby households already receive similar relief. The provision of water—such as bottled water or connection to a municipal system—must be coordinated with existing environmental cleanup efforts.

The Drunk Driving Prevention and Enforcement Act of 2025 establishes a major prize competition to accelerate the development of passive, in-vehicle technology to prevent drunk driving. The bill also creates a national data collection system for drug-involved crashes and establishes a Traffic Safety Enforcement Center of Excellence to assist law enforcement nationwide. These measures aim to reduce alcohol and drug-impaired driving fatalities through innovation, data analysis, and enforcement support.

The PATHS to Tutor Act of 2025 establishes a $500 million competitive grant program to fund high-quality tutoring partnerships between schools and educator preparation programs. These partnerships will place trained tutors in small groups within high-need or hard-to-staff schools. The goal is to accelerate student learning while providing aspiring teachers with valuable, compensated experience. The bill also coordinates these tutoring positions with national service programs to offer educational awards to tutors upon completion of service.

The EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act directs the USDA to reform its food purchasing practices to support a more just, healthy, and sustainable food system. This is achieved by mandating the purchase of foods that prioritize equity, resilient supply chains, worker well-being, and climate mitigation. The bill also establishes reporting requirements, a set-aside for specific producers, and pilot programs to help smaller and targeted producers participate in USDA contracts.

The Moving Transit Forward Act of 2025 establishes a new federal grant program to improve public transportation in urbanized areas. These grants can fund operating costs and planning to enhance service quality, frequency, and geographic availability. Additionally, funds are available for capital projects and operating expenses dedicated to increasing system safety and security. Funding is distributed to urban areas based on a ratio of their reported operating expenses.

The Helping Improve Recruitment and Retention Efforts for Prosecutors Act of 2025 establishes a federal grant program administered by the Department of Justice. This program aims to help state, local, territorial, and tribal governments hire, retain, and train prosecutors and support staff. Grants will be awarded competitively, with preference given to proposals focusing on new hiring or serving tribal, remote, or rural areas. The federal government will cover up to 75% of project costs, requiring a non-federal match.

The Scam Defense Strategy Act addresses the significant national security threat posed by transnational organized crime networks, often linked to the Chinese Communist Party, that conduct massive digital scams targeting Americans. This legislation establishes Congressional findings detailing the billions lost annually and the humanitarian crisis associated with these operations. Furthermore, it mandates that the U.S. Cyber Commander submit a report outlining necessary cyber defense actions to counter these foreign-backed criminal networks.

This act establishes the Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act, providing eligible law enforcement officers and firefighters with a free annual National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. The bill defines eligible individuals as those employed by federal, state, local, or tribal governments whose duties involve fire suppression or criminal law enforcement/supervision. The Secretary of the Interior is tasked with making these passes available upon proof of eligibility.

The FAAN Act establishes a new grant program to support nursing schools in addressing critical workforce shortages and modernizing education. These funds aim to increase faculty and student capacity, enhance preparedness for public health emergencies, and improve educational infrastructure. Priority is given to schools serving medically underserved, rural, or minority-serving areas.

The Temporary Family Visitation Act establishes a new nonimmigrant visa category specifically for relatives of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to visit the U.S. for social or occasional family purposes. This visa allows for a maximum stay of 90 days per year, provided the visitor secures financial support, obtains required medical insurance, and intends to depart. Crucially, holders of this new visa are prohibited from changing their status to another nonimmigrant category while in the U.S.

This act, the "Stopping Bonuses for Unsafe and Unsound Banking Act," freezes discretionary bonus payments to senior executives at large banking institutions (over \$50 billion in assets) when they receive a formal regulatory warning for unsafe or unsound practices. The freeze remains in place until the regulator confirms the issue has been resolved. Exceptions exist if the bank submits and adheres to an acceptable remediation plan.

The Micromobility Oversight and Vulnerability Evaluation (MOVE) Act directs the Secretary of Transportation to study the safety impact of micromobility devices like e-scooters and e-bikes on vulnerable road users. Based on these findings, the bill mandates the development of best practices and a public education program for safe navigation. Finally, it formally incorporates nonmotorized road user safety regarding emerging micromobility technology into national safety priorities.

This act establishes a national Working Group within the Department of Health and Human Services to standardize the measurement and definition of loneliness and social isolation. The group will foster collaboration across federal agencies and public/private sectors to create unified metrics. The final recommendations will be compiled in a public report submitted one year after enactment.

The Resilience Investment, Support, and Expansion from Trauma Act establishes new federal grant programs to coordinate local efforts in preventing trauma and building community resilience. It also expands support and training for professionals working with children and youth affected by trauma, violence, or addiction. Key provisions include funding for hospital interventions to reduce repeat injuries and strengthening the national network for child traumatic stress. Overall, the bill aims to improve outcomes for trauma survivors through coordinated community programming and a better-prepared workforce.