Legislation

The No Presidential Payouts Act prohibits the use of federal funds, including the Claims and Judgment Fund, to cover legal costs for the President, their relatives, or associated organizations in any criminal or civil case. This legislation ensures that taxpayer money is not used to pay for the personal legal expenses of the President or their inner circle.

The Harm Reduction Through Community Engagement Act of 2025 updates requirements for opioid treatment providers to ensure better local integration and accountability. This bill mandates that practitioners must justify patient need within the community, actively promote telehealth use, and establish strong relationships with local officials and organizations. Furthermore, providers must create detailed neighborhood engagement plans and community advisory boards to address local concerns and minimize negative impacts.

The Restoring Electoral Stability to Enhance Trust (RESET) Act of 2025 asserts Congress's authority to set federal standards for congressional redistricting following a census. This bill primarily restricts states from conducting more than one round of congressional redistricting after each decennial apportionment. Exceptions are made only if a court orders a redraw to comply with the Constitution or Voting Rights Act, or if a statewide referendum mandates a compliant redraw.

The Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act provides relief for federal employees and certain contractors during government shutdowns lasting at least 14 days. During these periods, the bill suspends all federal student loan payments and stops interest accrual for affected individuals. Furthermore, these suspended months count toward loan forgiveness eligibility, and payments must be reported positively to credit agencies.

This comprehensive bill advances bipartisan solutions across twelve distinct titles, addressing major national issues from climate change and infrastructure funding to cancer research and election integrity. Key provisions include establishing a carbon tax to fund infrastructure (Title I), boosting cancer research funding (Title II), and creating a commission to address the national debt (Title IV). The legislation also focuses on improving school safety, supporting veteran small businesses, and enhancing anti-trafficking efforts in finance.

This bill mandates the Administrator for Nuclear Security to develop and present a comprehensive plan to modernize and accelerate the Material Staging Capabilities within the nuclear security enterprise. The plan must outline modernization phases, estimate total costs, and aim to speed up key milestones for fiscal year 2026. The modernization effort must proceed concurrently with infrastructure upgrades for high explosives capabilities.

The Improving Police CARE Act establishes new federal standards for trauma kits purchased with grant funds, ensuring they contain essential life-saving components for controlling severe bleeding. The Bureau of Justice Assistance must develop these performance standards in consultation with medical and law enforcement experts. Additionally, the Act encourages best practices for training officers on the use, deployment, and maintenance of these critical first aid kits.

The Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025 extends the period during which interest earned on obligations within the Federal aid to wildlife restoration fund can be used. Specifically, this amendment moves the availability deadline for these funds from 2026 to 2033. This change aims to provide continued financial resources for wildlife restoration efforts.

The Fair Air Enforcement Act of 2025 focuses on making extensive technical changes to the Clean Air Act. This bill primarily achieves this by completely repealing Section 304 of the Act. It also includes numerous conforming amendments across various sections of the Clean Air Act and the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 to remove all references to the repealed section.

The GRAD Act ensures that students maintain their current enrollment status during a government shutdown, even if federal student aid is temporarily disrupted. This legislation prevents educational institutions from penalizing students by changing their enrollment status due to funding lapses. Essentially, it protects students from negative academic consequences caused by federal funding interruptions.

The Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act mandates that the IRS provide taxpayers with significantly more detailed and comprehensive notices when mathematical or clerical errors are found on their tax returns. These new notices must clearly explain the error, cite the relevant tax code, and include an itemized calculation of all resulting adjustments. The bill also requires the establishment of procedures for taxpayers to request abatement of these assessments and initiates a pilot program using certified mail for error notices.

The Justice for America’s Veterans and Survivors Act of 2025 mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs submit an annual report detailing the causes and manner of death for deceased veterans for five years. This report must include specific data points, such as service-connected disability ratings and primary/secondary causes of death. The goal is to provide Congress with comprehensive data on veteran mortality trends.

This bill, the NFIP Retroactive Renewal and Reauthorization Act, extends the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) until December 31, 2026. It retroactively applies these extensions to September 30, 2025, if enacted after that date. The legislation ensures the continued financing and operation of the NFIP.

The No DEI in DC Act prohibits the District of Columbia government from engaging in or funding diversity, equity, or inclusion (DEI) practices, including mandatory training based on certain ideologies. The bill also mandates the abolition of numerous existing offices and commissions focused on specific demographic groups or equity initiatives. Furthermore, it establishes a private right of action allowing individuals to sue for violations of the Act, with mandatory minimum damages awarded upon a successful claim.

This Act ensures that the salaries and expenses for the United States Capitol Police (USCP) are fully funded during any government shutdown. It appropriates the necessary funds from the Treasury to guarantee uninterrupted pay for USCP employees when discretionary appropriations lapse.

The Airline Travelers Right to Know Act mandates that airlines disclose the potential for toxic fume exposure to passengers and crew both before and during ticketing. This legislation requires the FAA to establish a "right to know" policy detailing potential health risks and available safety measures. Furthermore, the bill enforces immediate notification of confirmed fume events and requires the installation of onboard toxic fume detection sensors.

This bill initiates impeachment proceedings against United States District Judge Deborah Boardman for high crimes and misdemeanors. The grounds for impeachment center on her sentencing decision in the attempted assassination case of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. The resolution alleges that Judge Boardman imposed an inappropriately lenient sentence based on ideological considerations, violating the constitutional standard of good behavior required for judicial office.

The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act of 2025 modifies existing provisions for the STEM Scholarship program. This bill adjusts eligibility criteria and recalculates certain numerical values related to the scholarship. Furthermore, it establishes new priority guidelines for recipients and mandates that the scholarship benefit can only be used after exhausting other educational assistance entitlements.

This resolution formally commends and congratulates the Summerlin South Little League baseball team for their outstanding achievement in winning the 2025 Little League World Series United States Championship. The bill recognizes the team's historic victories and acknowledges the dedication of the players, coaches, and support staff. It officially celebrates their success as the first team from Summerlin South to reach the Little League World Series Tournament.

The True Shutdown Fairness Act ensures that federal employees, contractors, and service members affected by a government funding lapse starting October 1, 2025, receive retroactive back pay for the period they worked without funding. Additionally, the bill prohibits agencies from initiating permanent staffing reductions or furloughs during such a lapse. These provisions are designed to provide financial security and stability to essential government personnel during periods of lapsed appropriations.