Legislation

The SAFE Bet Act establishes minimum federal standards for state-regulated sports betting, focusing on consumer protection, data integrity, and preventing criminal involvement. It requires states to gain federal approval for their regulatory programs and mandates strict rules on wagers, advertising, and affordability checks. Furthermore, the bill creates national mechanisms for addressing public health concerns, including a national self-exclusion list and mandated data collection on gambling-related harm. Finally, it clarifies the legal jurisdiction for digital bets and requires licensed operators to help combat illegal offshore gambling sites.

The Honey Integrity Act establishes a formal standard of identity for honey based on recognized quality benchmarks. It mandates a new Honey Integrity Program requiring commercial packers to conduct rigorous DNA and forensic testing to detect fraud. Furthermore, the bill requires the government to report on enforcement actions taken against misbranded or adulterated honey.

The Stop Giving Big Oil Free Money Act aims to eliminate unwarranted financial benefits for certain oil and gas companies operating in the Gulf of Mexico. It prevents companies holding specific older leases that lack price caps from obtaining new leases unless they renegotiate those existing leases to include mandatory royalty payments above certain price thresholds. Furthermore, the bill adjusts the terms for royalty suspension on some existing leases, setting new price triggers that will take effect in late 2026.

The CAMPUS Act aims to counter adversarial partnerships by requiring the DNI to identify Chinese universities aiding the People's Liberation Army's Military-Civil Fusion strategy. This identification triggers restrictions on Department of Defense funding, facility clearances for classified information, and visa eligibility for associated individuals. Additionally, the bill lowers the threshold for universities reporting foreign gifts and promotes Mandarin language education partnerships with Taiwan.

The Security and Oversight for International Landholdings Act of 2025 (SOIL Act) expands the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) review authority over foreign acquisitions of U.S. agricultural land and real estate near military bases, particularly involving entities from designated national security risk countries. The bill also prohibits federal agricultural assistance for landholdings tied to these flagged nations and strengthens disclosure requirements for foreign-held agricultural leases. Finally, it mandates an annual public report detailing foreign ownership of U.S. farmland broken down by country, state, and county.

The Federal Workforce Freedom Act prohibits federal employees from organizing or participating in labor unions for collective bargaining purposes. This legislation immediately terminates all existing collective bargaining agreements between federal agencies and unions. Furthermore, the Act repeals Chapter 71 of title 5 of the U.S. Code, which previously governed federal labor-management relations.

This bill reauthorizes and updates funding for a critical program supporting treatment for pregnant and postpartum women through fiscal year 2029. It increases the annual funding level to $\$38,931,000$ for the reauthorization period. The legislation also clarifies program language and encourages applicants to detail outreach plans targeting women disproportionately affected by substance use disorders.

This resolution officially designates March 27, 2025, as "National Women in Agriculture Day." It recognizes the vital and substantial contributions of the over 1.2 million female agricultural producers to the U.S. economy and global food supply. The measure encourages citizens to acknowledge the leadership, mentorship, and economic impact women have across the entire agricultural sector.

The Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025 repeals the EPA's recent multi-pollutant emissions standards for light-duty and medium-duty vehicles. Furthermore, this Act prohibits the EPA from issuing future tailpipe emission regulations that mandate specific technologies or limit the availability of new motor vehicles based on engine type. The EPA must update existing rules within 24 months to comply with these new restrictions.

The No Tax Dollars for College Encampments Act of 2025 amends the Higher Education Act to require colleges to specifically detail their law enforcement coordination plans for handling campus civil disturbances in annual security reports. Furthermore, the bill mandates that accrediting agencies must monitor whether institutions are complying with these updated campus security reporting requirements.

The Salary History Question Prohibition Act makes it illegal for employers to consider an applicant's past salary or benefits history when making hiring or pay decisions. Employers are generally prohibited from asking about or using previous wages to set compensation limits for a new job. This law establishes civil penalties for violations and allows affected individuals to sue for damages if their wage history is unlawfully used.

The Alleviating Spaceport Traffic by Rewarding Operators Act of 2025 establishes a pilot program to improve transportation infrastructure at space launch and reentry sites. This program allows the Secretary of Transportation to award grants to operators based on their previous year's launch and reentry activity. These funds must be used for on-site transportation improvements, with opportunities for supplemental grants based on matching funds from other entities. The pilot program is authorized to run until October 1, 2030, with an annual funding cap of $20 million.

This concurrent resolution formally supports the goals and ideals of the International Transgender Day of Visibility. It recognizes the achievements of the transgender community while acknowledging the ongoing discrimination and violence they face. The resolution encourages public observance of the day and celebrates the progress and leadership within the transgender community.

This joint resolution officially terminates the national emergency declared by the President on February 1, 2025, regarding duties on articles imported from Canada. By doing so, it ends the special powers and rules activated under that specific declaration. This action effectively cancels the emergency order.

This resolution supports the goals of "Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month" by recognizing the severe harm caused by parents taking children out of the country without permission. It urges Congress to raise public awareness regarding the devastating impact of international parental child abduction on children and families. The Senate expresses its sense that continued government leadership is vital to combat this serious issue.

The Medical Supply Chain Resiliency Act aims to strengthen the U.S. supply of critical medical goods by diversifying sourcing away from risky foreign reliance. It authorizes the President to enter into "trusted trade partner agreements" with reliable allies to reduce trade barriers on medical items. These agreements prioritize national security and public health by ensuring a steady flow of supplies, while Congress maintains strict oversight over the negotiation and implementation process.

This Senate resolution urges the United States government to officially recognize the 1994 mass killings in Rwanda specifically as "the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda." It calls for the Secretary of State to consistently use this precise terminology to align with international consensus. The resolution also ensures that the historical record acknowledges the violence committed against Hutus and the Twa community during that period.

The Land And National Defense Act (LAND Act) imposes strict reciprocal restrictions on foreign entities purchasing U.S. agricultural land, mirroring the limitations a U.S. citizen would face when buying land in the purchaser's home country. It establishes a new Task Force, chaired by the Secretary of Agriculture, to monitor and report on foreign ownership compliance. Furthermore, sellers are required to report all agricultural land sales to foreign purchasers to the Secretary of Agriculture.

The No Tax On Overtime Act of 2025 aims to boost worker take-home pay by making certain overtime compensation tax-free. This legislation amends federal tax law to exclude overtime wages earned from mandatory extra hours under the Fair Labor Standards Act from an individual's gross income. These changes will take effect immediately upon the Act's enactment.

The Insurance Fraud Accountability Act aims to significantly reduce fraudulent enrollment in health plans under the Affordable Care Act. This bill establishes much stiffer financial and criminal penalties for agents and brokers who knowingly provide false enrollment information. Furthermore, it mandates a new verification process on federal Exchanges to ensure consumer consent and proper data accuracy before commissions are paid. The legislation also tightens oversight on the entire enrollment chain involving agents, brokers, and marketing organizations.