Legislation

The Allied Burden Sharing Report Act requires the Secretary of Defense to submit an annual, unclassified report to Congress detailing allied defense spending and contributions. This report must specify each covered nation's defense budget as both a dollar amount and a percentage of its GDP. The goal is to ensure transparency regarding allied commitments to shared global defense efforts against major competitors.

The PARTNERSHIPS Act significantly overhauls partnership taxation by mandating specific allocation methods for certain complex ownership structures and requiring the use of the remedial method for built-in gains on contributed property. It also eliminates time limits on recognizing precontribution gains and repeals rules governing liquidating distributions to retiring partners. Furthermore, the bill tightens rules around property revaluations, basis adjustments, and clarifies the application of the Net Investment Income Tax to high-income individuals' business earnings.

The United Nations Voting Accountability Act of 2025 prohibits U.S. foreign assistance to countries that vote against the U.S. position at the United Nations more than 50% of the time. The Secretary of State can grant exceptions for countries demonstrating fundamental policy changes, subject to Congressional notification. This restriction specifically targets various forms of U.S. aid, including military financing and funds routed through international organizations.

The Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2025 prohibits abortion providers from disposing of fetal remains in any publicly owned water system. Violators of this federal standard face significant criminal penalties, though the patient who received the abortion is explicitly protected from liability. This act does not supersede any stricter state or local regulations already in place.

The Collegiate Sports Integrity Act grants an antitrust exemption to intercollegiate athletic conferences and associations. This legislation shields these organizations from federal antitrust lawsuits concerning their rules and regulations for organizing and governing college sports. Essentially, it provides legal protection for how these groups manage competition, eligibility, and scheduling.

The Veterans Full-Service Care and Access Act of 2025 mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must ensure at least one full-service VA hospital is located within the borders of each of the 48 contiguous states. If a physical hospital is not feasible, the VA must provide comparable services through contracts with other local health care providers. The Secretary must report to Congress within one year on compliance with these new access requirements.

The Haskell Indian Nations University Improvement Act restructures Haskell Indian Nations University into a federally chartered corporation, granting it independence from the Bureau of Indian Education. This change establishes an independent Board of Trustees to govern the university, which will continue to provide tuition-free higher education to Native American students. The Act also creates an endowment program, sets specific hiring preferences for Tribal members, and outlines new reporting and facility planning requirements.

The Curbing Officials' Income and Nondisclosure (COIN) Act aims to prevent public officials from financially exploiting their positions through digital assets. The bill prohibits covered individuals and their immediate families from engaging in specific digital asset transactions during and shortly after their service. Furthermore, it imposes new criminal penalties for violations and mandates increased financial disclosure requirements for federal employees regarding their cryptocurrency holdings.

The Prototype to Production Act modifies Department of Defense (DOD) procedures for managing large-scale technology projects involving prototypes and subsequent production contracts. It establishes specific high-level approval requirements for major prototype projects exceeding \$100 million, ensuring these decisions cannot be delegated. Furthermore, the Act creates a new authority allowing the DOD to rapidly field proven technologies under exceptional circumstances without competitive procedures to meet urgent warfighter needs.

The LGBTQ+ Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2025 bans the use of a victim's sexual orientation or gender identity as a justification or mitigation for committing a violent crime in federal court. This legislation aims to eliminate "panic defenses" that wrongly suggest a person's identity can excuse criminal behavior. The bill also mandates an annual report from the Attorney General detailing federal prosecutions of bias-motivated crimes against LGBTQ+ individuals.

The PICTURES Act mandates the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to investigate and publicly report on the hidden wealth and assets of top Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leaders and their families. This report must detail their domestic and foreign holdings, including real estate and luxury assets, within 180 days of enactment. The goal is to enhance U.S. foreign policy and national security decisions by exposing the alleged corruption of the CCP elite.

The Election Worker Protection Act of 2025 establishes federal grants to states for recruiting, training, and securing election workers, while also enhancing the Department of Justice's resources to address threats. The bill creates new federal crimes prohibiting the harassment, doxxing, and intimidation of election workers involved in federal elections. Furthermore, it empowers election officials to remove disruptive poll observers and strengthens protections for election worker personal information.

The Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act mandates that all commercial motor vehicle operators must demonstrate proficiency in basic English to obtain or maintain their commercial driver's license (CDL). This ensures drivers can read traffic signs and effectively communicate with law enforcement and safety officials. Furthermore, the CDL knowledge test will only be administered in English two years after the law's enactment.

This bill mandates that the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) annually review and update a specific list of U.S. Government facilities and property deemed sensitive for national security. CFIUS must also report on any real estate transaction reviews involving these sensitive sites. This ensures the list remains current based on agency-specific annual reviews.

The Preventing Deep Fake Scams Act establishes a Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in the Financial Services Sector to study the growing use of AI in banking. This group will analyze current security measures and potential risks, particularly those posed by deep fakes used for fraud. The Task Force is required to deliver a comprehensive report to Congress with recommendations for new laws and regulations to protect consumers.

The Safe and Open Streets Act establishes a new federal crime for intentionally blocking public roads or highways in a manner that interferes with commerce. This legislation amends existing federal law to include this specific offense, punishable by fines or up to five years in prison. The Act also updates the title of the relevant statute to broadly cover "Interference with commerce."

The End the Fed’s Big Bank Bailout Act prohibits the Federal Reserve from paying any interest or earnings on the reserve balances that commercial banks hold on deposit. This measure aims to eliminate a potential subsidy for large banks by ensuring that money parked at the Fed earns nothing.

The HEMP Act of 2025 redefines legal hemp by increasing the maximum allowable delta-9 THC concentration from 0.3% to 1%. This legislation also updates transportation requirements, mandating specific licensing or lab documentation for all hemp shipments. The Secretary of Agriculture is required to swiftly update federal regulations to reflect these changes within 90 days.

The VARIANCE Act adjusts federal weight limits specifically for commercial trucks transporting unpackaged, homogeneous dry bulk goods. This allows vehicles carrying these materials to temporarily exceed standard single or tandem axle weight limits by up to 110 percent, while still adhering to the overall maximum vehicle weight.

The POST Act of 2025 updates the "85/15 rule" for private, for-profit higher education institutions receiving federal student aid. This new requirement mandates that these schools must derive at least 15 percent of their total revenue from non-federal sources to maintain eligibility. Failure to meet this threshold results in an immediate two-year suspension from federal student aid programs. The Act also establishes strict guidelines for calculating qualifying revenue and requires annual reporting to Congress on institutional funding sources.