Legislation

This bill amends the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993, modifying the cost-sharing requirements for conservation projects. The federal government's share of the cost increases from 75% to 90%, while the qualified youth or conservation corps' share decreases from 25% to 10%.

The SHIELD U Act authorizes counter-drone measures at commercial airports and by state and local law enforcement to detect, identify, and mitigate drone threats, requiring consultation with federal agencies and adherence to the Fourth Amendment. It enables research, testing, and training on counter-drone equipment, including electronic equipment, and mandates the creation of emergency action plans and tactical response plans for drone threats. The Act also allows specific federal departments to enter into contracts for protecting facilities from unmanned aircraft and develops training curricula for law enforcement on counter-drone activities.

The "Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025" mandates a wide range of sanctions on Russia, its government, affiliated individuals and entities, and sectors of its economy in response to actions against Ukraine. It requires the President to make regular determinations regarding Russia's behavior and imposes escalating penalties, including financial restrictions, import bans, and increased duties, if Russia refuses to negotiate peace, violates agreements, or takes further aggressive actions against Ukraine. The Act also targets international entities that support Russia's sanctioned activities and sets conditions for the termination and reimposition of sanctions based on Russia's adherence to peace agreements.

This bill expresses support for open water lifeguards, urging Congress and the President to officially recognize them as first responders and emergency response providers. This recognition would make them eligible for federal programs that support first responders.

This bill makes technical corrections to the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000. Specifically, it updates references to certain paragraphs within Section 103 of the Act to ensure accuracy. These changes do not alter the substance or scope of the original provisions but rather correct internal citations.

The "Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic Act" renames the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to the Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic. This ensures all references to the clinic will reflect the new name.

This resolution recognizes Clela Rorex for her historic issuance of the first same-sex marriage license in the U.S. in 1975 and her subsequent LGBTQ advocacy. It acknowledges her role as a civil rights leader who paved the way for the legalization of same-sex marriage nationwide. The resolution also designates March 26, 2025, as Clela Rorex Day.

The "Rebuild America's Health Care Schools Act of 2025" amends the Social Security Act to adjust allowable direct and indirect costs for nursing and allied health education programs. It ensures that hospitals participating in these programs can claim all reasonable costs, including those incurred directly, allocated by related entities, or associated with training, faculty contracts, and shared services. The Act also requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue rules to implement these changes and prohibits recouping or reducing Medicare payments for allowable costs, and mandates refunds for past recoupments.

The "Deliver for Veterans Act of 2025" allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to cover the costs of shipping vehicles to eligible veterans. This is in addition to the existing benefit that provides for the purchase of a vehicle. This will reduce the financial burden on disabled veterans.

The "Paying a Fair Share Act of 2025" introduces a new tax on high-income taxpayers with an adjusted gross income exceeding $1,000,000, referred to as the "fair share tax". This tax aims to ensure wealthy individuals pay a minimum level of tax and contribute to deficit reduction. The tax is calculated based on a percentage of the taxpayer's adjusted gross income above a certain threshold, taking into account charitable contributions and other tax liabilities. The Act expresses the Senate's intention for broader tax system reforms, including eliminating loopholes and simplifying the tax code.

The "Prohibiting Foreign Adversary Interference in Cryptocurrency Markets Act" prevents the CFTC from registering digital commodity platforms (entities that broker, trade, or custody digital commodities) owned or controlled by entities based in or organized under the laws of a foreign adversary. This includes countries such as China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela (under the Maduro regime). The CFTC must also revoke registration if a foreign adversary-affiliated entity acquires ownership of a registered platform.

The "Strengthen American Competitiveness Against Harmful Subsidies Act of 2025" directs the United States Trade Representative to monitor and report on industrial subsidies provided by the People's Republic of China that threaten U.S. employment and manufacturing in strategically critical industries. The report will recommend actions to reduce these risks and will be submitted annually to the Senate Committee on Finance and the House Committee on Ways and Means.

This resolution celebrates Volkert, Inc.'s 100th anniversary, acknowledging its significant contributions to engineering and infrastructure projects in Alabama and across the United States. It recognizes the company's historical impact, including involvement in key transportation and development projects. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to send copies to Volkert, Inc.'s CEO and President.

The "Telehealth Access for Tribal Communities Act of 2025" permanently expands Medicare telehealth access for Indian health programs and urban Indian organizations. It broadens the definition of originating sites to include any location in the United States where an eligible individual is located, including their home. The Act also ensures coverage and payment for specific audio-only telehealth services provided by these programs. These changes aim to improve healthcare access for tribal communities by making telehealth more readily available.

This resolution congratulates The Ohio State University Buckeyes for their victory in the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship. It recognizes the achievements of key players, coaches, and university leaders. The resolution also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare official copies for presentation to the university president, athletic director, and head coach.

This bill allows the House to quickly consider and vote on the Senate's version of the budget resolution for fiscal year 2025, which includes budget guidelines for fiscal years 2026-2034. It also pauses the timeline for a resolution to end the national emergency declared on April 2, 2025.

The Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act modifies and clarifies the Marine Debris Act and the Marine Debris Foundation, including renaming and moving sections, updating definitions, and modifying the appointment process for the Foundation's directors. It directs the Foundation to develop best practices for outreach to Indian Tribes and Tribal Governments, ensuring that the Act does not affect government-to-government consultation requirements or modify any treaty rights. The Act also updates references to the "Administrator" to "Under Secretary" and includes conforming amendments to ensure consistency throughout the legislation. Finally, it extends the authorization for carrying out the Act through fiscal year 2029 and authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2025.

The "Cross Border Aerial Law Enforcement Operations Act" allows the Department of Homeland Security to establish a joint aerial law enforcement program with Canada within 50 miles of the border, mirroring an existing maritime agreement, to enhance cross-border security. It requires protections for civil rights and liberties, congressional notification, and specific training for participating officers. The Act also mandates a report on the use of unmanned aircraft systems along the northern border and prohibits additional funding for implementation.

The Transportation Asset Management Simplification Act amends Title 23 of the U.S. Code, updating the review process for state transportation asset management plans to occur every four years during recertification. It requires states to provide supporting information for compliance and allows a 90-day correction period for non-compliance, with potential extensions. This act aims to streamline the asset management plan review process and provide states more flexibility in addressing compliance issues.

The Cameras in the Courtroom Act mandates television coverage of open Supreme Court sessions, promoting transparency in the judicial process. This coverage is required unless a majority of justices find it would violate due process rights in a specific case. The bill aims to increase public access to and understanding of the Supreme Court's proceedings.