Legislation

The "Keep Every Extra Penny Act of 2025" amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude overtime compensation, as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, from an individual's gross income, effectively making overtime pay tax-free. This exclusion aims to provide financial relief to workers who earn overtime pay.

The "Permanent Tax Cuts for American Families Act of 2025" makes permanent the increased standard deductions, raising them to $18,000 for single filers and $12,000 for married filers. These amounts will be adjusted for inflation using the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This change applies to taxable years starting after the law is enacted.

The "No Mandates Act" prevents federal agencies from mandating COVID-19 vaccinations and prohibits requiring proof of vaccination for accessing federal properties or services. Entities receiving federal funds, including COVID-19 relief, are barred from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for services, or they must repay all federal funds received.

This bill expresses support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration, which promotes women's health, strengthens the family, and upholds national sovereignty in healthcare. It affirms the principles of the declaration, including the value of life and the family's role in society and seeks to ensure that U.S. policy aligns with these values by not funding abortions or coercive family planning in foreign countries. The bill also encourages other countries to uphold these principles.

The Lumbee Fairness Act grants federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, making them eligible for federal services and benefits. It designates specific counties in North Carolina as the Tribe's service area and requires a needs assessment report to Congress. The Act also authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for the Tribe and addresses jurisdictional matters, while clarifying the application of the Indian Child Welfare Act.

This bill expresses the House of Representatives' commitment to secure elections, emphasizing that presenting valid photo identification is a fundamental aspect of ensuring election integrity. It argues that photo ID verification is crucial for maintaining trust in the electoral process.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment mandating that total federal spending cannot exceed total revenue in any fiscal year, unless a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate vote for a specific excess. It requires the President to propose a balanced budget annually and empowers Congress to enforce the amendment through legislation. The amendment defines total receipts and outlays, and will take effect five years after ratification.

The Sunset Chevron Act mandates the Comptroller General to list all rules upheld by Chevron deference, and sets sunset dates for those rules, repealing them over time. It requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to create a list of rules that were upheld due to Chevron deference. The Act sets a timeline for the rules to expire and waives a Congressional Review Act period for expedited resolutions related to the identified rules.

The Veterans True Choice Act of 2025 expands TRICARE eligibility to veterans with service-connected disabilities who are eligible for VA healthcare enrollment, allowing them to enroll in TRICARE Select. Veterans enrolled in TRICARE through this provision cannot be concurrently enrolled in the VA patient enrollment system or receive VA medical care. The VA and Department of Defense will create an agreement for the VA to reimburse the Department of Defense for the costs of enrolling these veterans in TRICARE. Implementation will be phased in, with ongoing reports to Congress on enrollment and costs.

The "Equal Representation Act" mandates the inclusion of a citizenship status question on the 2030 census and all future censuses. It requires the Secretary to report the number of citizens and non-citizens in each state. It also changes the way congressional districts are calculated by excluding non-citizens from the population count used for apportionment.

The "Expel Illegal Chinese Police Act of 2025" requires the President to impose sanctions on individuals and entities tied to law enforcement in the People's Republic of China, especially those involved with Chinese police operations in the U.S. These sanctions include blocking property transactions and imposing visa restrictions. The President can waive these sanctions temporarily for national security reasons. The act also restricts federal agencies from participating in investigations into these individuals/entities unless initiated by the U.S. government or necessary for the safety of U.S. citizens.

The "Every Drop Counts Act" amends the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to expand the eligibility criteria for water storage projects to include those with smaller storage capacities and those focused on groundwater recharge. It increases the number of eligible projects from 5 to 10. The act ensures compliance with existing water laws and does not infringe on established water rights.

This bill expresses concerns about using the Comstock Act to ban abortion nationwide, potentially restricting access to medication abortion and reproductive healthcare. It affirms the current legal authority to distribute medication abortion based on a Justice Department opinion. The bill also condemns restrictions on reproductive health care access, including medication abortion.

This resolution commemorates the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and International Holocaust Remembrance Day, acknowledging the atrocities of the Holocaust and the rise in antisemitism. It calls on the people of the United States to remember the victims of the Holocaust and to recommit to combating all forms of antisemitism, tolerance, peace, and justice, and to work to end all genocide and persecution. The resolution also honors the legacy of Holocaust survivors.

The "Federal Subaward Reporting System Modernization and Expansion Act" aims to improve the accuracy, standardization, and accessibility of federal subaward data. It mandates a report identifying problems with the current system, requires a plan for updating the FFATA subaward reporting system, and directs federal agencies to collect information on the first two tiers of subawards. The act also seeks to reduce the reporting burden on federal award recipients while enhancing data transparency and ensuring compliance through robust enforcement mechanisms.

This resolution formally notifies the President of the United States that the Senate has elected Jackie Barber as the new Secretary of the Senate.

This bill recognizes the significant contributions of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to the U.S. healthcare system, particularly in providing anesthesia and pain management for over 150 years. It acknowledges their crucial role in rural healthcare and the military, and supports the recognition of CRNAs during National CRNA Week. The bill encourages the full utilization of CRNAs in healthcare settings.

The "New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act" amends the Clean Air Act to revise the definition of "modification" that triggers stricter pollution control requirements. It specifies that changes only increase pollution if the maximum hourly emission rate increases and excludes changes designed to improve efficiency, reliability, or safety. The Act also clarifies the definition of "construction" and "modifications" for areas not meeting air quality standards, focusing on changes that significantly increase annual emissions. Finally, it ensures that changes not previously considered modifications will not be under the new law.

This resolution authorizes the Senate Judiciary Committee to spend money from the Senate's contingent fund to support its operations, including hiring staff, holding hearings, and conducting investigations from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027. It sets specific expense limits for different periods, including caps for consultants and staff training. Additionally, it outlines how the Select Committee on Intelligence will handle its expenses and agency contributions, specifying which costs will be covered by the Senate's contingent fund and authorizing payments for agency contributions related to committee employee compensation.

The "No Funding for Illegal Migrant Billboards Act" prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from using funds to advertise the Immigration Detention Ombudsman's office to the general public, including through billboards. This bill stops the use of taxpayer money for advertising related to the Ombudsman's services.