Legislation

The Paycheck Protection Act prohibits federal agencies and the U.S. Postal Service from deducting labor organization dues, fees, or political contributions from an employee's paycheck. This act amends existing sections of Title 5 and Title 39 of the United States Code to reflect these changes.

The Defense Against Drones Act of 2025 permits individuals to shoot down drones flying under 200 feet over their property using a legally obtained shotgun, as long as it complies with state firearm laws. Individuals are not required to return the drone, but must report the incident to the FAA within 60 days, including the location and drone registration number if available. The FAA will issue regulations to implement this law. This act does not override state laws regarding liability for actions taken under it.

The Stop the Cartels Act aims to combat drug and human trafficking by prioritizing intelligence gathering, blocking funds to Mexico until cooperation barriers are removed, and designating drug cartels as Special Transnational Criminal Organizations. It also stops federal grant money from going to state or local governments that don't follow federal immigration laws and modifies current immigration laws, particularly concerning the treatment of alien minors and asylum eligibility. Additionally, the act reauthorizes and modifies federal programs aimed at preventing and treating substance abuse, increasing funding for certain block grants while eliminating or phasing out several other related programs.

The "Affordable College Textbook Act" aims to lower the cost of college textbooks for students by expanding the use of open educational resources. It authorizes the Secretary of Education to award grants to higher education institutions to create and expand the use of open textbooks. The act also amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions to disclose textbook price information, including whether the material is an open educational resource, on online course schedules. Finally, it directs the Comptroller General to prepare a report on the cost of textbooks and the implementation of these provisions.

The "Telehealth Expansion Act of 2025" amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow more flexibility for health plans covering telehealth services. This act ensures that offering telehealth services without a deductible does not disqualify a health plan as a high-deductible health plan. These provisions aim to expand access to remote healthcare services by reducing financial barriers. The changes will take effect for plan years beginning after December 31, 2024.

The Conservation for Agricultural Leased Land Act, or CALL Act, directs the Secretary of Agriculture to study conservation practices on leased agricultural land, including barriers to adopting such practices, especially for farmers and ranchers who are people of color, and beginning farmers and ranchers. The study will review existing research, Cooperative Extension System initiatives, and various factors affecting leasing relationships and land ownership trends. A report with findings and recommendations for addressing barriers and improving outreach must be submitted to Congress by December 31, 2026. The Secretary may partner with a non-Federal entity to conduct the study.

This bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey approximately 232.9 acres of National Forest System land in Arizona to Gila County, Arizona, without payment. Gila County must use the land to serve and support veterans, or it reverts back to the United States. Gila County will be responsible for all costs related to the conveyance.

The Strategic Ports Reporting Act requires the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense to map and study strategic ports, assessing China's efforts to control these ports and the potential risks to U.S. interests. The Act mandates a report to Congress outlining strategies to secure trusted investment, protect strategic ports from Chinese control, and ensure open access. This report will include assessments of national security threats, vulnerabilities, and funding sources to enhance transparency and mitigate negative impacts of China's influence over strategic maritime infrastructure.

The "No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act" amends immigration laws to prevent individuals involved in the Hamas attacks against Israel from entering or receiving immigration benefits in the United States. It applies to those who participated in, planned, financed, supported, or otherwise facilitated the attacks. The Act also mandates an annual report to Congress detailing the number of individuals found inadmissible or removable due to their connection to the attacks.

The "Pay Our Troops Act of 2025" ensures that members of the Armed Forces, essential Department of Defense civilians, and contractors continue to receive pay and allowances during periods when regular funding is disrupted. This act provides necessary appropriations to cover these costs for fiscal year 2025. The Act's provisions will terminate upon the enactment of regular appropriations, a continuing resolution that provides funding for the same purpose, or on January 1, 2026.

The "Capital Gains Inflation Relief Act of 2025" amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow taxpayers to adjust the basis of certain assets, like common stock and tangible property, for inflation when calculating capital gains or losses, using the GDP deflator to determine the inflation adjustment. This adjustment applies to indexed assets held for more than 3 years and acquired after December 31, 2025, requiring taxpayers to maintain written records of the original purchase price. The bill includes specific rules for pass-through entities, regulated investment companies, and real estate investment trusts, and disallows adjustments for sales between related persons or when the primary purpose is to increase the indexing adjustment. It also authorizes the Secretary to prescribe regulations to carry out the purposes of this section.

The Default Proceed Sale Transparency Act aims to improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) procedures by requiring firearm dealers to report firearm transfers to the FBI within 24 hours if a background check is not immediately completed. It mandates the creation of an online portal and hotline for reporting information to help the FBI prioritize background checks and prohibits destroying firearm transfer records until the background check is complete. Additionally, the Act requires the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to publish annual reports on firearm transfers that occur after a background check is not completed within the required timeframe.

The Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act aims to increase hospital price transparency by requiring hospitals to publish standard charges annually and prohibits hiding this information online. It establishes financial penalties for non-compliance, varying with hospital size, and mandates the public listing of hospitals failing to meet these transparency requirements. This act ensures that hospitals provide clear pricing information to patients, promoting informed healthcare decisions.

This bill codifies Executive Order 14158, officially establishing the President's Department of Government Efficiency into law.

The "Frank Connor and Trooper Werner Foerster Justice Act" seeks the extradition or return of U.S. fugitives, including Joanne Chesimard and William Guillermo Morales, who are believed to be living in Cuba to avoid prosecution. It mandates an annual report from the Secretary of State on efforts to extradite these fugitives and determine Cuba's compliance with U.S.-Cuba extradition treaties. Additionally, the Act prohibits the use of International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement funds for programs in Cuba until Cuba meets specific conditions related to extradition and resuming economic activity with the U.S..

The "Grown in America Act of 2025" introduces a tax credit for businesses that use domestic agricultural commodities in their products for human consumption. This credit, capped at $100,000,000, aims to incentivize the use of U.S.-produced agricultural inputs by offering a tax benefit based on the percentage of domestic agricultural commodities used. The percentage of domestic inputs required to receive the full credit increases over time, with the Secretary of Agriculture maintaining a list of agricultural commodities that cannot be produced domestically. These provisions will be effective for taxable years starting after December 31, 2025.

The Care Across Generations Act aims to improve care for both children and older adults by establishing a competitive grant program. These grants will be awarded to long-term care facilities to operate or contract with qualified child care facilities and coordinate activities between the two. Grant recipients must evaluate the effectiveness of their programs and report their findings, which will then be used to inform policy recommendations to Congress. This act seeks to foster multigenerational connections and provide comprehensive care solutions.

The Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act of 2025 allows individuals to exclude from their gross income any payments or benefits they receive from state-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs designed to help homeowners protect their properties from disasters such as windstorms, earthquakes, or wildfires. These payments will not affect the property's basis, and the exclusion is applicable retroactively for taxable years starting after December 31, 2020, allowing individuals to claim the exclusion retroactively.

The Tribal Adoption Parity Act amends the Internal Revenue Code to recognize Indian tribal governments when determining if a child has special needs for the adoption credit. This change ensures that adoptions facilitated through tribal governments receive the same federal tax benefits as other adoptions involving children with special needs. The act applies to taxable years beginning after the law is enacted.

The SAVE Act aims to improve the accuracy and accessibility of information regarding individuals recognized to assist veterans with benefit claims. It mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include detailed information in an annual report to Congress, create a certification mark for recognized individuals, and conduct biannual updates to the VA Accreditation Search Database. The Act also establishes penalties for fraudulent use of the certification mark and allocates funds for enforcement.