Legislation

The Stop CARB Act of 2025 centralizes federal control over emission standards for nonroad engines and vehicles, immediately revoking any state authority or existing waivers to set stricter rules. This bill specifically prohibits states from creating or enforcing their own emission standards for equipment like construction and farm machinery. Furthermore, it repeals the provision of the Clean Air Act that allowed other states to adopt California's stricter new motor vehicle emission standards.

This bill directs the Librarian of Congress to transition the production of the *Constitution Annotated* and its supplements from physical, hardbound books to entirely digital formats. The goal is to promote more cost-effective, efficient, and expanded public availability of this important legal resource. Consequently, the requirement to print decennial editions and annual pocket supplements will be repealed after specific dates, moving all updates to a publicly accessible website.

The Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2025 mandates the creation of a federal strategy to intercept and seize illegal machinegun conversion devices entering or moving within the U.S. It also enhances penalties by allowing the forfeiture of proceeds derived from illegal machine gun trafficking. Furthermore, the Attorney General must now specifically report on crimes involving these conversion devices in the annual firearms trafficking report.

The Survivor Benefits Delivery Improvement Act of 2025 aims to ensure equitable access to VA survivor benefits by requiring the VA to collect demographic data to identify and address underserved survivor populations. The bill mandates proactive outreach to eligible survivors following a veteran's death, ensuring they receive information on available benefits and assistance resources. Furthermore, it requires an assessment of the Office of Survivors Assistance and the hiring of dedicated staff to manage these new outreach responsibilities.

The Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act of 2025 aims to align the practice standards for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) with those of the Defense Health Agency, recognizing them as licensed independent practitioners. The bill also establishes new certification and minimum direct patient care requirements for all anesthesia providers in the VA system. Finally, it mandates an annual public report from the GAO comparing the cost-effectiveness of different anesthesia delivery models within the VHA.

The No Fuel Credits for Batteries Act of 2025 explicitly prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from authorizing the creation of renewable fuel credits based on electricity generated from renewable sources. This legislation ensures that renewable electricity cannot be used to meet the volume requirements for renewable fuel standards in gasoline and diesel. Furthermore, the Act mandates the cessation of the use or transfer of any such credits created prior to its enactment.

The Independent Programmers Tax Incentive Act establishes a new tax credit for distributors who carry programming from qualifying independent content creators. This legislation aims to encourage broader carriage of smaller programmers by offering financial incentives to distributors like cable and streaming services. Additionally, the bill mandates the FCC to submit biennial reports to Congress regarding the distribution landscape for these independent programmers.

The No Veteran Falls Through the Cracks Act aims to improve mental health care access for enrolled veterans within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This legislation mandates that if a veteran cancels a mental health appointment, the VA must actively attempt to reschedule it. Specifically, the VA is required to call the veteran at least twice to secure a new appointment slot.

The National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act of 2025 updates federal landslide preparedness by refining key definitions, including those for atmospheric rivers and extreme precipitation events. It reauthorizes and strengthens the National Landslide Hazards Reduction Program, requiring specific risk assessments and improvements to the national hazard database. The bill also expands stakeholder inclusion, enhances interagency coordination, and reauthorizes funding for USGS landslide activities and the 3D Elevation Program through fiscal year 2030.

The Lakes Before Turbines Act amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit certain offshore wind facilities located in the inland navigable waters of the United States from qualifying for the Investment Tax Credit (ITC). This restriction applies to tax years beginning after December 31, 2022. The bill aims to clarify the location requirements for claiming this specific energy tax credit.

The Correcting Guam's History in the PACT Act expands eligibility for veterans who served in Guam to receive a presumption of service connection for diseases linked to herbicide exposure. This change specifically covers service in Guam between August 15, 1958, and July 31, 1980. Coverage for veterans who served in American Samoa remains unchanged.

The Fair Access In Residency (FAIR) Act of 2025 aims to ensure equitable treatment of osteopathic (D.O.) and allopathic (M.D.) medical school graduates in residency applications. It requires hospitals receiving Medicare funds to report detailed data on D.O. and M.D. applicants and acceptances for each residency program. Hospitals failing to submit this required data will face a 2% reduction in their Medicare payments. This collected data will also be made publicly available to promote transparency in the residency recruitment process.

This Act ensures that the federal observances for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Inauguration Day do not fall on the same day. If the official observance of Inauguration Day coincides with the third Monday in January, the celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day will be moved to the following Tuesday. This guarantees separate recognition for both important federal holidays.

The PARENT Act of 2025 seeks to amend the definition of birthright citizenship under U.S. law. This legislation specifies that a child born in the U.S. is only automatically granted citizenship if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident at the time of birth. These changes would only apply to individuals born after the Act is officially enacted.

The Stop CCP VISAs Act of 2025 prohibits the issuance of F, J, and M nonimmigrant visas to nationals of the People's Republic of China if their primary purpose for entering the U.S. is to conduct research or study. This legislation aims to safeguard American intellectual property by restricting academic and student exchange visas for Chinese nationals.

The TRACE Act mandates updates to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NMUPS) to specifically track cases involving federal land. This includes adding data fields to record when a missing person's last known location or the discovery of unidentified remains occurred on federal property. Furthermore, the Attorney General must submit an annual report detailing these cases, categorized by the managing federal agency.

This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that a "National Garifuna Immigrant Heritage Month" should be established in April. This commemoration aims to celebrate the significant contributions of Americans of Garifuna immigrant heritage to the nation's history and culture. Establishing this month would recognize the unique background of these Black Indigenous immigrants from Central America.

This resolution formally condemns the recent wave of violent domestic terrorism attacks targeting Tesla vehicles and dealerships across the nation. It highlights numerous incidents, including arson, gunfire, and vandalism, that have occurred in multiple states. In response to this escalation, the bill notes that the FBI and ATF have established a joint task force to investigate these serious, politically motivated attacks.

This resolution expresses strong support for designating April 2025 as "Second Chance Month." It aims to raise public awareness about the significant legal and social barriers, known as collateral consequences, that prevent individuals with past criminal records from successfully reentering society. The bill encourages communities and employers nationwide to actively work toward removing these obstacles and offering meaningful second chances to those who have paid their debt to society.

The Keep the Watchdogs Running Act ensures that Inspectors General (IGs) can continue essential oversight functions even during a lapse in government appropriations. This legislation allows IGs to use existing funding levels to maintain operations and monitor any government activities that remain active despite a budget shortfall. Essentially, it prevents critical watchdog functions from being halted when Congress fails to pass a new budget.